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Patrick Frater Asia Bureau ChiefAustralian production and distribution firm Arcadia has begun development of non-fiction best-selling book “Stephanie Alexander and Maggie Beer’s Tuscan Cookbook” as a feature film.Envisaged in the style of “The Best Exotic Marigold Hotel” or “Under the Tuscan Sun,” the feature film is currently in development and is being written by Australian film and television writer Katherine Thomson (Amazon TV series “A Place to Call Home,” feature documentary “Women He’s Undressed,” StudioCanal’s upcoming film “Helena!”).Written by two of Australia’s most celebrated cooks and food writers, and published by Penguin, “Tuscan Cookbook,” took readers on a journey, beginning in 1977 when the pair left Australia to open a cooking school in a villa outside of Siena. It records their time in Italy, the dishes cooked, the places visited, people who made it happen and the guests who joined for the ride.

Helen Flanagan has shared a string of sweet family snaps after she and fiancé Scott Sinclair jetted off on holiday with their three young children. The former Coronation Street actress, 31, and footballer Scott, 33, have been soaking up the sun with their daughters Matilda, six, and Delilah, three, and their one-year-old son Charlie.

Gemma Atkinson, 37, has shared an insight into the backstage atmosphere at the Strictly Come Dancing tour.The Hollyoaks actress took to her Instagram last night to show her 1.7 million followers what pro dancer Neil Jones was getting up to.In a candid snap shared on her Story, Neil could be seen reclining on the sofa wearing nothing but his underwear.The dancer could be seen covering his modesty with a pillow while concentrating on the TV.Gemma captioned the snap: “@mr_njonesofficial casually watching the match backstage (as you do),” alongside a face palm and laughing emojis.In later posts, Gemma gave Strictly fans an insight into the show with a spectacular mise-en-scène, which included her partner Gorka Marquez.Due to Gorka’s busy schedule with the Strictly tours, the couple have been forced to postpone their wedding plans.Gemma explained that their work commitments mean the pair only have four days off together this year.The actress explained: “Gorka is literally on tour all of this year.

Former X Factor winner and mother-to-be Alexandra Burke was glowing as she stepped out in London with her babydaddy Darren Randolph. The 33 year old Hallelujah singer looked amazing as she rocked a semi-sheer white lace dress as her West Ham footballer boyfriend helped her navigate the pavements. She wore her long dark hair in loose curls and sported winged eyeliner, fluttery black lashes and a slick of nude gloss for the outing to celebrate her boyfriend’s 35th birthday.The couple visited upmarket restaurant, Roka, which serves contemporary Japanese robatayaki cuisine, and sushi, for the special occasion.

A new play area made from recycled McDonald’s Happy Meal toys has been unveiled outside the Royal Manchester Children's Hospital.

Former X factor winner and mother-to-be, Alexandra Burke, has gushed over her boyfriend, Darren Rudolph, in a sweet Instagram post, declaring: “You are my world”. The 33 year old beauty posted a number of loved-up snaps of the couple, who are expecting their first child later on this year. She penned a lengthy caption to her beau, who she called her ‘King’, to celebrate his 35th birthday.

A photo of Britain's Got Talent judge Simon Cowell has risen from the depths after 25 years, and he looks almost unrecognisable. The snap highlights just how much his face has changed following years of Botox - which the man himself admits 'went too far'.

X Factor winner Alexandra Burke and Paralympian Aled Jones. Ore Oduba remained the only celeb to be eliminated from the 2021 series with the rest all being medically withdrawn.

Although former Hollyoaks actress Gemma Atkinson failed to bag the iconic Glitterball trophy during her 2017 stint on Strictly, she did manage to land herself a new love in the form of professional dancer Gorka Márquez. Although Gemma, 37, and Gorka, 31, weren't paired together for the series - with Gemma reaching the final alongside Alijaz Škorjanec and Gorka with Alexandra Burke - sparks certainly flew behind-the-scenes. After three years of romance, the happy couple - who also share their two-year-old daughter Mia - became engaged in February 2021, with Gorka popping the question on Valentine's Day.

garden. There's no time to build an outdoor pool like some of the A-list, but many of them do opt for hot tubs or paddling pools.

Doting mum Gemma Atkinson has shared an adorable clip of her daughter Mia being 'so Manc' as she chatted on the phone. The Hits Radio host posted a video of her two-year-old seemingly having a conversation on a mobile and using the phrase 'Do you know what I mean?'

Alexandra Burke ,singer,song-writer and British X-Factor winner ,has signed on to play the villainess in this year’s London Palladium pantomime Jack and the Beanstalk.

Gemma Atkinson has revealed what her future plans are with Gorka Marquez, over a year after the pair got engaged. The Strictly Come Dancing star got down on one knee on Valentine's Day last year.

You could forgive Gorka Marquez for pining for his Spanish hometown but actually, Manchester has become just as much as a home to him and he reckons the two places are not too dissimilar.

Simon Cowell is reportedly planning to bring back the X Factor after the network confirmed there were ‘no current plans’ to revive it. The annual talent series – which saw a number of rotating stars on the judging panel including Robbie Williams, Cheryl, Gary Barlow, Nicole Scherzinger, Sharon Osbourne, and Louis Walsh – was scrapped by ITV in July 2021. Although the popular programme suffered dwindling viewership, the music mogul is supposedly planning to modernise the music competition across the pond.

Gorka Marquez has shown that he is ever the doting fiancé and dad as he posted a poignant photo to show how much life has changed for him and Gemma Atkinson in just a few short years. The Strictly Come Dancing star and former soap actress met on the BBC One show in 2017.

This Morning star Alison Hammond, 47, has been honoured with an Easter egg dedicated to her.The presenter took to Twitter to join in the giggles as fans receive their funny Easter treats.Alison took to Twitter last night to laugh with one social media user who shared a video as he opened his Alison egg.The fan looked ecstatic as he opened his egg with an Alison cut out in the background.Responding in view of her 415,900 followers she shared three laughing face emojis.This is not the first time Alison has taken to the social media site to share her excitement over her own Easter egg.Twitter page London on the Inside shared a promotional image of the egg with the caption: "We all know what we really want for Easter is a hot pink, raspberry flavoured @AlisonHammond head."Alison replied: "The moment you become an Easter egg."Further, social media users Ed James tweeted: "@AlisonHammond have you seen this? Nice ears!! @AcornsHospice."Alison then joked: "Yes, can you believe it! They have made me into an Easter egg!"I'm an Easter hunny!"The Instagram page Love of Huns ran a poll asking their followers to vote for their favourite hun.In the running was chef Nigella Lawson, Alexandra Burke, Kate Slater and many more.Alison came out victorious and the Instagram page partnered with Deliveroo to offer the Easter Hunny treat.A benefit of the incredible Easter Hunny egg is all proceeds are going to Acorns Children's Hospice.The charity provides a network of care and support to life-limited and life-threatened children and their families across the UK.Deliveroo spokesperson Aisha Jefferson said: "It’s no surprise to us that Alison Hammond was crowned the nation’s number one ‘hun’, she’s an icon!"We have loved having her as the

Former X Factor star Alexandra Burke, who is expecting her first baby in June, opted for comfy gym wear on a trip out for coffee.The singer, 33, wore a white long sleeved hoodie with the hood up covering her long hair which could just be seen peeping around her face. She teamed the hoodie with a pair of bright pink gym leggings. Fashion forward Alexandra chose a pair of Birkenstock-style black sandals, which she wore over black sports socks.

AJ Crimson, who was a beauty influencer and celebrity make up artist, has died at the age 27. His family shared a statement to People magazine on his death as they said: "AJ Crimson was a makeup industry leader that set a standard of beauty that was elevated, beautiful, and accessible to people of all color. "We as a family are heartbroken and devastated by his passing, but thankful for the lessons that he laid on each of us with his truth, directness, and leadership." "We thank you all for your kind words, tweets, and posts, as AJ was an inspiration to us as much as he was a bright light to the rest of the world.They added: "There are no words that can sum up his whole.

AJ Crimson has sadly died at the age of 27.

Pregnant Alexandra Burke glowed in her latest snap as she cradled her blossoming baby bump. Sharing the picture with her followers on Instagram, the singer joked that she was “bumping” her way into her third trimester as her due date creeps closer. Alexandra wrote: “Bumping my way on tour into my third trimester….