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Holly Willoughby left her fans in awe as she took to her Instagram to showcase her latest gown ahead of the latest instalment of ITV's Dancing On Ice.The 41-year-old, who is often known to put on a regal display for her legions of followers online and on-screen, did not disappoint with her alluring gown that she wore on Sunday (February, 27).Giving fans a sneak peek of her gorgeous dress before she stepped out for the live ITV show, Holly left fans online captivated with her enticing frock.Wearing a floor-length pink dress that sported a plunging neckline, the star showcased her curves in the tightly-fitted number.Wearing her hair slightly up, Holly also allowed strands of her blonde locks to cascade over her face.Captioning the photo she penned: "It’s props week tonight on @dancingonice … always a tricky one for our skaters… also our very own @otimabuse dances for us and from watching rehearsals you are in for something special! "See you on @itv at 6:30… Dress by @sassiholford jewellery by @hancocks_london."Seeing her grace their screens in her pretty in pink outfit, fans quickly shared their appreciation for her ravishing number in the comment section.One social media user penned: "Stunning hair and makeup."Another wrote: "Love you babe."A third happy follower commented: "You look amazing."Meanwhile a fourth added: "Looking beautiful."Last week, Holly left her fans awestruck once again when she wore a figure-hugging white gown by fashion designer Emilia Wickstead.Keeping her look simple yet effective for Dancing on Ice's musical week, the mother-of-three radiated through the screen with her naturally glowing makeup look.She also added a light pink lipgloss to her pout and wore her hair down but slightly turned up at

Tipping Point host Ben Shephard left fans floored during a highlights episode of the ITV gameshow, as they branded him "fit". The presenter compiled a best bits for the Best Ever Finals episode, which saw one regular contestant and one celebrity go head-to-head with the machine for two incredible jackpot drops.Second up was I'm a Celebrity...

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterSony’s video game adaptation “Uncharted,” starring Tom Holland as street-smart treasure hunter Nathan Drake, had another solid showing at the international box office.Over the weekend, the PG-13 video game adaptation collected $35 million from 64 overseas territories, pushing its international tally to $143 million. With $83 million in North American ticket sales, “Uncharted” has generated $226.4 million globally so far. That haul is impressive because “Uncharted” has yet to open in China (March 14), which currently stands as the world’s biggest theatrical market.“Uncharted” continues to pull in crowds in the United Kingdom, Holland’s birthplace.

Strathmore Golf Centre is again teeing-up the chance for more local kids to pick up a club and ignite a love for the sport.

A movie newcomer! After appearing in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story, Ariana DeBose has quickly become a rising star in Hollywood, racking up impressive nominations that prove she’s here to stay.

Refresh for latest…: Sony’s Uncharted handily crossed the $200M mark globally this weekend, after adding $35M from 64 overseas markets and $23.3M domestically. The international box office cume is now $143M. Worldwide, the Tom Holland/Mark Wahlberg-starrer counts $226.4M.

Kate Middleton has “flipped the switch” with outfit choices that signal a “much more ambitious new chapter” in her life, according to royal experts.She donned Roland Mouret trousers during a visit to Denmark this week - a stark difference to her normal choice of a dress or frock.The Duchess of Cambridge’s decision to rock the bottoms, which cost almost £1,000, has been hailed as “ground-breaking” because it shows a switch to professional chic.Daniela Elser wrote in news.au: “Kate is getting down to business and her wardrobe clearly is too.“This is about signalling a much more interesting shift and the advent of the much more ambitious new chapter in her royal good works.”The comments come after royal officials announced Kate and Prince William will jet off on a royal tour next month.They will travel to Belize, Jamaica, and The Bahamas to explore the country’s biodiversity – and Buckingham Palace says the royal pair wants to meet as many people as possible.Elser pointed out that Kate’s decision to opt for more professional outfit choices could be to do with her legacy.She added: “Through 10 years of learning and mastering the royal ropes, through 25 international trips, three pregnancies and two house moves, she has relied pretty much exclusively on dresses.Stay up to date with all the latest Royal news from the Daily Star by signing up for one of our free newsletters here.“While occasionally in the past she would pepper skinny jeans or a fetching pair of culottes into her fashion mix, they were very much the exception to the rule.

Respect but was awarded the night's top honor of Entertainer of the Year. and were also in attendance to accept the President's Award, which has previously been presented to influential figures like Condoleezza Rice, LeBron James, and Rihanna."It's inspiring to think about the legacy of the Image Awards, which began shortly after the Civil Rights Act of 1964 and the Voting Rights Act of 1965 were passed into law," the Duchess Sussex said.

Back in December, Paul Rudd was set to host “Saturday Night Live” for the fifth time. However, what was supposed to be his triumphant induction into the show’s coveted five-timers club was somewhat spoiled by the COVID-19 surge in New York.

Tom Brady and Gisele Bündchen marked a romantic occasion!On Saturday, the former NFL star and the model celebrated their 13th wedding anniversary. Brady marked their special day with a black and white photo from their wedding.  “13 years ago, we both said “I do”….and you have been the best thing that ever happened to my life,” the 44-year-old wrote next to the picture of him kissing his wife while they dance. “I love you more now than I ever could have imagined.

Sharon Stone's mom is doing better everyday. Fans of Sharon flooded her comment section with support after she gave followers an update regarding her health.MORE: Sharon Stone shares stunning photos of wedding – see her leading roleDorothy Stone, 89, suffered from an acute stroke at the end of 2021, and the Basic Instinct star has taken fans along through her mother's recovery.The actress has revealed her mom has majorly improved since the stroke that had left her "unresponsive" and that Dorothy is in good spirits.WATCH: Sharon shares her beloved mom's reaction to her book dedication - and it's adorableMORE: Sharon Stone shares new devastating photo following the loss of her beloved pet dogSharon took to Instagram to share a beautiful picture of her mom along with friends out for a nice lunch.

A second Memphis rapper has died in a four-month span from injuries sustained from gunshot wounds. Snootie Wild was shot in Houston on Friday, his death confirmed on his Instagram page on Saturday evening.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have just been honoured with the prestigious President’s Award at the 53rd NAACP Image Awards.

John Mulaney and Olivia Munn stepped out for the customary Saturday Night Live after-party following his hosting gig at 30 Rockefeller Plaza.The 39-year-old comedian stayed close to his girlfriend as they strolled hand in hand to the BLACKBARN in Manhattan after taking the stage for his fifth time hosting the popular sketch show where he previously served as a writer for nearly a decade.Mulaney left nothing off the table as he made a triumphant return to the stage with an opening monologue which covered everything from his intervention, rehab stay, sobriety journey, new relationship and status as a first time father to his 12-week-old son, Malcolm. It's a celebration: John Mulaney and Olivia Munn stepped out for the customary Saturday Night Live after-party following his hosting gig at 30 Rockefeller Plaza John appeared to be in great spirits post gig as he signed autographs while wearing a tan coat with blue slacks and a grey sweater.He sported a red-and-blue plaid scarf around his neck to match blue suede kicks, and wore a black face mask amid COVID-19.

Ukrainian-born Dancing With the Starspro Maksim Chmerkovskiy shared terrifying footage of explosions in Ukraine on Friday while sheltering in the conflict-hit country.Chmerkovskiy, 42, said the people Ukraine are 'being called to go to war' and was not planning to leave the capital Kyiv followingRussia's invasion.The professional dancer told concerned fans that he was on his way to a bomb shelter, and later shared a video of explosions ravaging parts of the country.Despite the disturbing video, he had said he was 'safe' but gave a warning of the increasingly 'aggressive' and 'dire' situation in the country.He also clarified in the second video that he is 'not currently trying to leave' Ukraine, explaining: 'I'm not moving towards the border... it's, I heard, not safe.' Update:Maksim Chmerkovskiy says he is 'safe' in Ukraine but warns 'the situation is pretty dire' as he remains in Kyiv following Russian invasionHis comments come as it was reported Friday that men of 'fighting age' were told to remain in the country as Russian missiles pounded Kyiv, according to Reuters.

Strictly pro Dianne Buswell is enjoying a trip to Australia at the moment, where she has shared her delight at reuniting with her family – one youngster in particular.The glamorous dancer took to her Instagram Stories at the weekend to share a new photo with her baby niece Zofia, who her brother Andrew shares with his partner Mel, and it was utterly adorable.SEE: Dianne Buswell melts hearts with wedding photoWearing a summery yellow dress with a white straw hat, Dianne beamed as she held up the tiny tot, who wore mint green trousers, a purple-and-white floral top and matching purple turban.The 32-year-old added a gif to the snapshot which read: "Literally obbbsessed."WATCH: Strictly's Dianne Buswell comments about having children with boyfriend Joe SuggLittle Zofia was born last August and because Dianne lives in London, where she shares a home with her boyfriend, Joe Sugg, she hasn't been able to see her niece until now.MORE: Dianne Buswell pens beautiful message to boyfriend Joe SuggSEE: Inside the Strictly Come Dancing stars' homes: Kai Widdrington, Nadiya Bychkova and moreThe multi-talented star has been able to spend time doting on another new addition to her family, though, as Joe's sister Zoe's daughter Ottilie was also born in August 2021.

NAACP Image Awards commenced last night at the legendary Apollo Theater in Harlem, New York. Many of Hollywood’s brightest stars were in attendance, and as usual, the red carpet became one of the highlights of an evening dedicated to celebrating the outstanding achievements of people of color in the entertainment industry.Presented by BET and hosted by Anthony Anderson, the winners at this year’s NAACP Image Awards included Jennifer Hudson, Will Smith, Daniel Kaluuya and Regina King, while other big names such as Meagan Good, Mary J.

Jamie Carragher has slammed Chelsea for Roman Abramovich’s statement in which the Russian announced he was handing stewardship of the club to its trustees.The Liverpool legend fumed on Sky Sports ahead of the Reds’ Carabao Cup final clash with Chelsea, where he claimed the Blues “embarrassed themselves”.Abramovich announced on Saturday he would be passing on control of the west London club in a heavily criticised initial statement where he failed to mention Russia’s illegal invasion of Ukraine.And despite Chelsea issuing a short statement on Sunday morning to limit the damage, Carragher believes the club still dealt with the situation embarrassingly.Carragher blasted: "I don't think they've handled it really well. I think that the couple of statements they've put out - I think it's been really poor."I think they've let themselves down badly."I think the club came out today and put out a statement as well, but I think that was trying to rectify what Roman Abramovich put out the night before."And I don't think they did that well either, really.

Connor Ball has been impressing viewers across the country with his amazing skating capability on ITV's Dancing On Ice.Wowing the judges week on week with his courageous dance moves and his willingness to push himself further, the 25-year-old musician has certainly earned his place in this year's competition.But although he has gained legions of fans from his singing career, and his presence on Dancing on Ice, Connor - who makes up one-fourth of The Vamps- has previously battled with panic attacks, depression and generalised anxiety order.Daily Star has taken a deeper look inside the star's health battle and how he has learnt to overcome it.In 2018, Connor appeared on ITV's This Morning and spoke to therapists Nik and Eva Speakman regarding his crippling fear of touring.Speaking openly to presenters Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield, Connor revealed: "I suffer with generalised anxiety order, panic attacks and depression as well."In the band, it has affected me because I don’t go to as many things as I would like to or should do. I would like to be going out and seeing more people."When the TV therapists dug a bit deeper, it became evident that the musician felt uneasy when he had to travel to different countries to tour and the problems derived from when he was a lot younger.Talking about a terrifying incident that happened to him in Greece, he recalled: "I remember when we were on holiday and I had to swim under a big rock to get to a beach and I got stuck and I was like ‘I am not going to be able to breathe'."He also spoke candidly about an experience that left him shaken when he was six years old.The star continued: "When I was six I was in Thailand and there were a load of monkey nuts on the table.

Amanda Holden looked stunning as she donned a nude jumper and skintight leather pants for a Sunday out on the town with her celebrity pals - including Simon Cowell.The Britain’s Got Talent judge, 51, left fans floored as she soaked up the sun outside a restaurant while enjoying a Sunday roast with her pals and co-stars.Opting for a pair of black skintight leather pants which were just about visible under a huge multi-coloured scarf, Amanda was embracing the oncoming spring season and taking in what she could of the elusive British sunshine.The star, who has recently celebrated her 51st birthday, looked gorgeous in a nude-hued jumper and camel coat, matching her look with a pair of knee-high brown boots.A pair of dark shades completed her outfit, while Amanda wore her trademark blonde tresses loose and sleek down past her shoulders.She opted for a natural makeup look for the day out, with a pale pink lip and just a hint of bronzer.And accompanying the stunning TV personality on her meal were Dragons’ Den star Kelly Hoppen, her co-star Simon Cowell and his fiancée Lauren Silverman.Kelly matched Amanda in a pair of dark rounded shades, fending off the chill in a black puffa coat and loose leather-look trousers, while Lauren rocked a grey jumper and similar black rubber pants and an over-the-shoulder black handbag.For Simon’s part, he could be seen in a pair of jeans and a dark jumper, with the blue cast from his most recent e-bike accident visible on his left arm.

animal cruelty after he reportedly murdered her sister's dog and used its skull as a puppet.Harvey Willis Smith Jr. allegedly filmed himself playing with the severed head of his sister's pet after reportedly butchering the animal in the back seat of his car on February 6.Police in Griffin, Georgia told FOX 5 that their investigation began when a woman told them that she had left her dog with her brother when she went up to New York in 2019, but when she returned in March of 2021, the dog was gone, and she couldn't figure out what happened to it.When her brother gave her his old mobile phone she discovered multiple photos and a video of her brother killing the dog.One of the videos showed the rear seat of a car covered with blood and her brother holding the dog's skull and moving it around like it was a puppet talking, police say.