Christmas Eve: Last News

We all know how popular Aldi's Kevin the Carrot has become, but there's a new Christmas character on the supermarket scene and customers can't enough of him.

If you've not yet bagged an advent calendar, don't fret because there's still time to nab one of my top picks before December 1. I've had a sneak peek at the Estella Bartlett 2024 Jewellery Advent Calendar (and by sneak peek, I mean I've opened every single drawer) and it's one of the best I've seen this year. Valued at £375, it was originally priced at £195 which already saved you £180.

EXCLUSIVE: Filming has wrapped in western Massachusetts on indie thriller After, starring Dónall Ó Héalai (Monster), Tracy Spiridakos (Chicago P.D.), Andy Richter (Conan), Kevin Pollak (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel), Karren Karagulian (Anora), Melia Kreiling (Emily In Paris), Ben Shenkman (Billions), Micheál Neeson (Somewhere Quiet) and Gabriella Piazza (Mission: Impossible – The Final Reckoning).

Meghan Markle has hinted at her family's festive plans, revealing the 'magical' Christmas traditions she and Prince Harry have with their children, Archie and Lilibet.

Bestselling novelist Barbara Taylor Bradford, best known for penning A Woman Of Substance, has died at the age of 91, it has been announced.

The festive season often sees the nation's gaze fixed on the Royal Family, especially for the monarch's heartfelt Christmas message.The Windsors maintain their tradition of attending church together on Christmas Day, greeting well-wishers during their walk to and from St. Mary Magdalene Church in Sandringham, and this year promises to continue that cherished routine.

K.J. Yossman Mark Gatiss is adapting E. Nesbit’s “Man-Size in Marble” for the BBC as part of its annual “’A Ghost Story for Christmas” anthology series.

Alissa Simon Film Critic Offering an unusual take on the Holocaust, “Nathan-ism” is a low-budget portrait of garrulous, elderly New York outsider artist Nathan Hilu, a proud but impoverished Jewish veteran who compulsively, maniacally documents his WWII military experience in naïve drawings with a black Sharpie and colored crayons. Unfortunately, his self-proclaimed autobiographical art does not always match up with his lived history. After a festival run in 2023, this not particularly satisfying documentary from debuting director Elan Golod is receiving a limited theatrical release through Outsider Pictures and Chapter Two Films.

Volunteers are hoping to still distribute free food on Christmas Eve, despite news last week that a local hub is to close.

according to The Numbers.Johnson, who plays the head of North Pole security trying to locate a kidnapped Santa Claus on Christmas Eve, is hoping the movie, which was at first only intended for streaming, will be released in Imax theaters.“With ‘Red One,’ our intention was to make a movie that you can enjoy on the biggest screen possible,” Johnson told Imax. “Legitimately, the biggest screens possible are Imax.”Some failed to find any holiday magic in the flick, which was released in 4,032 theaters.“For the most wonderful time of the year comes the worst movie of the year,” The Post said in its review of the film, which cost a staggering $250 million to make and is projected to have a measly $30 million-dollar opening.

Chris Evans has made a few references to becoming a dad this week!

Dwayne Johnson has claimed that his new Christmas film Red One was inspired by an Imax viewing of Oppenheimer.The festive action-adventure stars Johnson as the head of North Pole security, who teams up with Chris Evans’ bounty hunter to find a kidnapped Santa Claus (J.K. Simmons) on Christmas Eve.The film, which currently sits on a 35% score on Rotten Tomatoes, was apparently influenced by an unlikely source, however, in the form of Christohper Nolan’s Oscar-winning, billion-pound blockbuster Oppenheimer.As Johnson recently explained to Imax, it was a viewing of the Cillian Murphy film that inspired him to make sure Red One would live up to the largest screen format anywhere in the world.It's gonna… rock! See what we did there, @TheRock? #RedOneMovie pic.twitter.com/H0pvoZSaG3— IMAX (@IMAX) November 11, 2024“With Red One, our intention was to make a movie that you can enjoy on the biggest screen possible,” Johnson said. “Legitimately the biggest screens possible are Imax.

Princess Kate (AKA Kate Middleton) is ready for the holidays!

: will be hosting her fourth “Together at Christmas” carol concert from Westminster Abbey on Friday, December 6. The festive tradition will mark a significant milestone in the Princess of Wales’s return to public duties after in September.If previous carol services are anything to go by, it’s likely that Kate will be joined by her family: , , and have been regulars at the annual Christmas concert in Westminster Abbey, and last year made his “Together at Christmas” debut.Prince William, Prince George, Princess Charlotte, Prince Louis, and Princess Catherine at the “Together at Christmas” service in 2023This year’s concert, which will be broadcast as part of a special Christmas Eve program in the UK, is set to be especially personal for the Princess of Wales.

a difficult year for her and the royals, the palace has confirmed.With a new theme each year, December’s service will focus on the importance of love and empathy, and will reflect on “how much we need each other, especially in the most difficult times of our lives.”Indeed, the beloved royal was dealt a tough start to the year that saw her undergo abdominal surgery in January, which was closely followed by a cancer diagnosis in March.Her father-in-law, King Charles III, was also diagnosed with cancer earlier this year.Middleton, who recently announced she was cancer free after completing chemotherapy, will lead the televised festive event at Westminster Abbey on December 6.Her involvement in this year’s event was previously thrust into doubt given her health woes.Taking to X Wednesday, the princess shared a video teasing the upcoming concert.“Something exciting is coming…” she wrote on her and Prince William’s joint social media account.“The invitations are fresh off the press for this year’s Together At Christmas Carol Service, which will be returning to Westminster Abbey on Friday 6 December.”“We can’t wait for you to join us too! Tune in on @ITV and @ITVX on Christmas Eve,” she added.The 20-seconds-long clip ended with the Kensington Palace logo, followed by snowflakes to welcome the start of the festive season.While the celebrities involved in this year’s Christmas extravaganza are yet to be revealed, it’s understood that Princess Catherine will invite people who have made a difference in other people’s lives.On the day of the service, London’s Westminster Abbey will be filled with 1,600 people who have provided support to their communities.“This year’s service provides a moment to reflect upon the importance of love

The Princess of Wales' Christmas carol concert will return for the fourth year running and will be hosted at Westminster Abbey on Friday, 6 December.The 'Together at Christmas' service has quickly become a much-loved royal tradition as it sees several members of the family join celebrities and those who have done good in their community to bid farewell to the year.There is a different theme each year, with this year's being the importance of love and empathy and how much we need each other, especially in the most difficult times of our lives.The service - which is supported by The Royal Foundation - will take place on the first Friday in December and will air as part of a special programme on ITV1 and ITVX on Christmas Eve. On the return of the service, Kensington Palace notes: "This year, Her Royal Highness wanted to celebrate the many people supporting those in need – individuals who have inspired, counselled, comforted, and above all else shown that love is the greatest gift we can receive.This theme takes inspiration from the Christmas story which encourages us to consider the experiences of others and the important human need of giving and receiving empathy." While the famous faces who will perform and give readings during the service are yet to be confirmed, it is understood that they will be people who, in their own ways, have shown how love can help others thrive.

As soon as the calendar flips to December, there's nothing I love more than a pair of Christmas pyjamas. Whether you're lounging in them throughout the festive season while watching a film under a cosy blanket, saving them for Christmas Eve and Christmas morning, or gifting them to a loved one, festive PJs are an absolute must-have.

The royals have enjoyed spending Christmas at Sandringham for decades, and after creating so many special memories there with the late Queen, the King seems keen for them to keep making more. “Christmas at Sandringham has been absolutely central to the family for years, and that legacy looks certain to continue with Charles,” says royal expert Duncan Larcombe.

Christmas dinner is a highlight of the year for many in the UK, but it doesn't come without its stresses.

Dozens of turkeys, hams, cakes, cheeses, mince pies, vintage champagne and fine wines – no corners are cut when the shopping list for the royal Christmas get-together is compiled. Queen Elizabeth II’s former chef Darren McGrady catered for Christmas at Sandringham frequently in the 80s and 90s. Speaking to OK! about his time running the kitchen, he reveals.

The Cult‘s Billy Duffy and Def Leppard’s Joe Elliott.The new track follows the announcement of Warwick’s upcoming solo album Blood Ties, which will be out on March 14 via Earache Records.“Christmas always seemed magical to me when I was young. We didn’t have a lot of money, but we had a lot of family,” the Black Star Riders and Thin Lizzy frontman said in a press release.