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Coronation Street star Alexandra Mardell has revealed she's already got a new job after quitting the ITV soap – and it's not in front of the camera. The fan-favourite, who plays loveable Emma Brooker, is set to film her exit scenes this month with them airing in April.And her new role won't see her back on screens, as the 28-year-old has revealed she will be teaching acting in workshops for kids in Leeds.Alexandra will be working with LB Act in Leeds and Halifax.The soap star landed her role in Coronation Street in 2018 and since then has been involved in some major storylines, including discovering Steve McDonald was Emma's real dad and going through partner Curtis's medical fraud.The actress won Best Newcomer at the British Soap Awards and was also nominated in the same category at the National Television Awards.But she announced she would be leaving Coronation Street earlier in February, saying "it's the right time".Alexandra told the Sun: "Playing Emma, on the most iconic street there is, has been the best experience of my life."Four years have gone so fast.“Compared to other cast members I still feel like a newbie, which makes my decision to leave all the more difficult."But I feel it’s the right time for me."She thanked everyone at Corrie for welcoming her onto the soap and trusting her to play the role of Emma – and for the friendships she made there.It seems her current storyline will result in her exit, after Corrie boss Iain MacLeod teased some major drama.Faye Windass knocked down a pensioner during a driving lesson with Emma, but Emma was tipsy at the time.Iain teased: "Emma has found herself in a massive pickle — one which will cause her to wave goodbye to the cobbles.

64-year-old make-up guru Bobbi Brown admitted just that - so there must be some merit to the make-up product.Almost everyone who wears make-up uses mascara. It’s such an easy way to transform your eyes.

Ranvir Singh and Eddie the Eagle massively clashed when it came to talks about Winter Olympics funds on Monday's (February 14) episode of Good Morning Britain.The TV host, 44, held a quite a strong opinion on the matter and argued that "tax payers money" could be better spent after Great Britain had so far failed to achieve any medals.Eddie the Eagle, whose real name is David Edwards, hit back as he explained that he had been the underdog during his competition days and if funds were tightened, he might not have had a shot to take part.The pair clearly didn't see eye-to-eye on the matter as talk turned to shouting over one another.It appeared that ITV fans were also divided over the row, with many agreeing with both parties.One tweet read: "Agree with Eddie 100%. Watched the film about his life which was so inspiring.

Naman Ramachandran U.K. broadcaster ITV has recommissioned Argonon Group company Bandicoot Scotland to produce two more seasons of hit music reality show “The Masked Singer U.K.” Both seasons will have eight 90-minute episodes each.The third series concluded on Saturday with a season high of 7.8 million viewers, accounting for a 45% share of total viewing, with younger viewers — 46.6% of the available 16-34 demographic — also tuning into ITV for the show.

Epik High have unveiled a nostalgic music video for their new single ‘Gray So Gray’ featuring soloist Younha.Today (February 14), the trio – which comprises Tablo, Mithra Jin and DJ Tukutz – returned with their long-awaited record ‘Epik High Is Here 下, Part 2’, the follow-up to last year’s ‘Epik High Is Here 上, Part One’. The album dropped alongside a music video for lead single ‘Gray So Gray’, which features singer Younha, who had previously worked with the trio on their 2014 song ‘Umbrella’.Filmed in the style of a home video, the new visual follows a young woman as she experiences moments of happiness in her life.

Nine Inch Nails have announced details of a pair of UK gigs for this summer – get all the details below.Trent Reznor and co. will play two nights at the Eden Project in Cornwall this June, with the gigs taking place a week before Glastonbury 2022.The gigs, which take place on June 17 and 18, come sandwiched in between a recently-announced 2022 US tour which begins in April and runs through to September.Last year, the band cancelled their planned live shows as uncertainties around the COVID pandemic remained.

Beyoncé and Jay-Z made it a family affair on Sunday as they stepped out to attend the star-studded Super Bowl game with their oldest daughter, ten-year-old Blue Ivy.MORE: Beyoncé's mum shares rare video during outing with Blue Ivy and twins Rumi and SirThe pre-teen was pictured throwing around a ball on the pitch with dad Jay-Z, dressed in a baseball cap, patterned T-shirt and leggings.It looked like a great time was had by all, and in another image, Blue gave the thumbs up sign to her dad as he showed her his phone.VIDEO: Beyoncé's daughters Blue Ivy and Rumi appear in star-studded videoBlue is the oldest of three children, and a big sister to four-year-old twins Rumi and Sir, who were absent from the event.MORE: Beyoncé's mom pays touching tribute to grandbaby in adorable new messageMORE: Kelly Rowland wows in sparkly catsuit during New York outingHowever, other famous offspring were at the game, including North West and her younger brother Saint, who were pictured alongside their dad Kanye West. Kate Hudson's son Ryder also enjoyed a day out with his mom.Blue, Rumi and Sir are rarely pictured in public although their grandmother Tina Lawson did share a recent photo of herself with Blue on her birthday at the beginning of January.

LA Rams conjured a stunning late fightback to beat the Cincinnati Bengals in Super Bowl LVI - not that Manchester United legend Wayne Rooney probably cared much.Rooney, 36, might be one of the greatest footballers England have ever produced, but the Derby boss isn't so fond of the version of the game across the pond. And as Rams quarterback Matthew Stafford was leading a game-winning drive for the Stan Kroenke-owned team last night, Rooney probably didn't have a care in the world.

Valentine’s Day every year, admitting that there are always plenty of “lonely” people enquiring about her services. With the most romantic day of the year upon us, the annual celebration of love can often be a way for couples to share their feelings for each other.But for the singletons out there, the day can also be an opportunity to try something new, as a distraction from love-sick Instagram feeds.

14 Feb 2022 Like most gemstones used as birthstones, amethyst is believed to possess a variety of beneficial and healing powers - the most notable of which is that it protects the wearer from intoxication. Its name comes from the Greek word "amethystos", meaning "not drunken", and the ancient Greeks even carved their drinking vessels from the stone for this reason.Nowadays, amethyst is believed to help clear the mind and enhance creativity.

Amber Luke has covered 98% of herself in ink – but her transformation isn't quite complete yet.The tattoo model, from Brisbane, Australia, revealed her latest tattoo on Instagram over the weekend.And she asked her 17,000 followers to guess where she'd placed the new design.The 26-year-old posted a close up selfie of her face and neck, challenging fans: "New addition. Can you spot where? Comment below."Dozens of people responded to the post, with some struggling to locate which extreme inking has been added to Amber's collection.One responder confessed: "It's so hard to spot with so many tatts".Despite this, some eagle-eyed fans were able to locate the new inking.It's a dainty moon design that runs from in between her eyebrows and down the bridge of her nose.One commenter pointed out: "The tattoo between your eyes – it looks so good Ambs".Another gushed: "Between the eyes.

Dancing On Ice has been blasted by fans as they complained over the 'wrong' bottom two.

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Robin Roberts was soaking up the sun on a boat in Florida just days ago, but her surroundings couldn't be any more different now.MORE: Robin Roberts inundated with prayers as she shares health newsFollowing a vacation with her partner Amber Laign, the Good Morning America returned home to Connecticut, where the climate is a little colder!Taking to Instagram on Sunday, the TV personality shared footage from outside in her garden, which was covered in snow.VIDEO: Robin Roberts shares rare glimpse inside Connecticut homeAlongside the clip, she wrote: "Not in Key Largo anymore! Woke up to a Winter Wonderland in CT."MORE: Robin Roberts and co-stars engage in debate that divides fansMORE: Robin Roberts convinced that she will get into trouble with partner Amber for this reasonWhile many fans were quick to comment on how beautiful it looked, others urged Robin to stay safe."Stay warm and safe," one wrote, while another commented: "Beautiful but stay warm!" A third added: "It's beautiful Robin, but I'm in Ca and I’m unhappy about the cold here. Can you imagine how cold I'd be there!"A post shared by Robin Roberts (@robinrobertsgma)Robin Roberts has returned from Florida to a very different climate! Robin returned home just in time for the Super Bowl game, which saw the Los Angeles Rams triumph over the Cincinnati Bengals.MORE: When will Robin Roberts return to GMA? Worried fans saying the same thingMORE: Robin Roberts and Amber Laign's 'Lil Man' adoption story is so sweetShe is also now back home for Valentine's Day, which she will no doubt mark with Amber.

Leo Barraclough International Features EditorMirsad Purivatra has stepped down as Sarajevo Film Festival director after a 27-year run, and has been replaced by Jovan Marjanović, who was previously in charge of the festival’s industry department and the festival co-director.Purivatra, the founder of the festival, will assume the role of president of the Obala Art Centar Association, the umbrella organization behind the festival.“I am proud of everything we have accomplished over the last 27 years. We started from nothing, when our city was under siege, and today we are a globally renowned institution attended by filmmakers and film industry professionals from the region and the whole world,” Purivatra said.“We have faced many challenges on this journey.

T-Mobile brought in country music legend Dolly Parton and pop music sensation Miley Cyrus for their new Super Bowl ads during the big game on Sunday.The 76-year-old Parton teamed up with the 29-year-old Cyrus to help Verizon and AT&T customers to use the 5G phones on T-Mobile's network.The second ad even features a mock music video of sorts, featuring Cyrus singing a 'We Are the World' type song to help save the 5G phones everywhere. Big game:T-Mobile brought in country music legend Dolly Parton and pop music sensation Miley Cyrus for their new Super Bowl ads during the big game on Sunday Song:The second ad even features a mock music video of sorts, featuring Cyrus singing a 'We Are the World' type song to help save the 5G phones everywhereThe first ad featured Parton, walking away from a vanity mirror in a silver sequined top as she begins to speak about her tendency to solve problems.'When I see a problem, I am going to fix it,' Parton begins before adding, 'America has got a serious problem.' She adds, 'So I'm gonna get it off my chest,' as she reaches into her blouse and pulls out a phone, adding the problem is, '5G phones.' Problems:The first ad featured Parton, walking away from a vanity mirror in a silver sequined top as she begins to speak about her tendency to solve problems 5G:She adds, 'So I'm gonna get it off my chest,' as she reaches into her blouse and pulls out a phone, adding the problem is, '5G phones'The problems aren't the phones themselves, but that they're, 'trapped on limited 5G networks,' while a graphic reads, 'Your Verizon phone deserves more 5G bars in more places.'She continues that, 'You can make a difference.

Rachel Brosnahan brought the Hollywood glamour on Sunday to the Sergio Hudson runway show as part of New York Fashion Week.The 31-year-old actress looked runway ready herself in a loose, light blue pantsuit with a plunging neckline.The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel star wore a dark blue belt with an azure buckle and completed her stylish outfit with baby blue heels.

Michael Jackson.The 24-year-old paid a virtual visit to Fox Soul’s The Mix on Wednesday and opened up about the life lessons he got from his father before the music icon died in 2009.Prince explained: ‘You know, there are so many nuggets there that are just so close to my heart that I feel like they’re applicable at all times. But the one that is my guiding principle is that “You never stop learning”.’The Loyola Marymount University graduate continued: ‘I graduated L.M.U.

The good old Hipgnosis Songs Fund has acquired the catalogue of songwriter Carole Bayer Sager because, well, why the hell not? After all, the deal covers classic songs like ‘A Groovy Kind Of Love’, ‘Nobody Does It Better’ and ‘That’s What Friends Are For’.“This is one of the most important deals we have ever made”, says Hipgnosis founder Merck Mercuriadis. “Carole’s iconic songs have been making the world go around for more than 55 years.

Bob Dylan’s catalog deal with Universal Music Publishing Group fetched between $300 million and $400 million, 33,000 songs from Kobalt Music to Hipgnosis Songs Fund got around $323 million and the masters from Taylor Swift’s first six albums cost Shamrock Capital around $300 million. In 2020 and into 2021, music IP is sizzling, with no sign of demand waning.Most of the action has been in the song rights and publishing space, stirred by London-based Hipgnosis founder Merck Mercuriadis’ aggressive pursuit of songwriters’ shares.That hunt began when Hipgnosis plunked down $23 million for the catalog of rapper, writer and producer The-Dream in 2018.

Bruno Mars has once again been forced to defend himself against the accusations of cultural appropriation but admits the criticism ‘comes with the gig’ of being a pop superstar. The Finesse singer notably fell under scrutiny surrounding the release of his hit 2016 album 24K Magic, which was heavily influenced by new jack swing and R&B from the sound right through to Bruno’s music video themes. While promoting his new collaborative project with Anderson .Paak titled Silk Sonic, Bruno confronted the claims that he’s a ‘culture vulture’ of Black artistry. Speaking to the Power 105.1’s The Breakfast Club, Bruno cited the likes of Michael Jackson and James Brown and said: ‘I would say you can’t look at an interview, you can’t find an interview