Mariah Carey declares start of festive period in iconic clip – ‘It’s time’

Mariah Carey, 56, the Queen of Christmas, made it a tradition to release a new video to celebrate the beginning of the holiday season.

Mariah Carey has officially declared the start of the festive period in an iconic clip that saw her transform into Mrs Claus. The pop star is known as the Queen of Christmas due to the immense success of her holiday music.

She gained notoriety for her 1994 albums Merry Christmas and All I Want for Christmas Is You. In the clip, she yells, “It’s time! ” while wearing an all-white angel-like outfit with wings and feathers in her new post.

The singer, who was spotted by an unhappy elf who declares that Christmas is “cancelled” because he and his coworkers are unhappy, is captured in the video, which was produced in partnership with Sephora.

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He claims that Mariah Carey and the elves are striking this year. Elf retaliation for putting us through holiday abyss. The helper for Santa left. To make money off of elf therapy, I’m pawning all of this.

However, Mariah responds, “Elf boy, that’s my blush.” He replies, “Your lipstick, please? I’ll accept it. Christmas has been canceled. No cheer, glam, or bells. Bye, sweetheart”!

However, the angelic performer says to the elf, “You can’t cancel Christmas!” Billy Eichner plays the elf as he departs and asks Mariah if she has any last words, which she responds with “Yeah.” As Mariah sings, “It’s time, elf!” the elf then begins to become encased in ice.

As All I Want for Christmas Is You plays, she can be seen flying over a sleety New York City and delivering presents while driving the sleigh. The release of Mariah’s “It’s time” videos on November 1st, the day after Halloween, is a tradition.

In September, she announced she was working on the clip with director Joseph Kahn. After she shared the video on Instagram, comedian and actor Billy, 47, commented: “Always an honor to be your elf, @mariahcarey!”

Frank Grimsley, a creator of content, called it “quite iconic.” It’s timeeeeeeeeeeee, a fan said. The queen has officially stated that IT’s been a “long time coming” to this, according to one more comment.

“OMG! One person reportedly wrote, “Merry Christmaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa Others speculated that Mariah might be developing a new makeup line as a result of the partnership with Sephora.

Mariah acknowledged that she has never grown tired of Christmas in 2023. The singer remarked to The Mirror, “I really love Christmas and the holidays. The song is a part of the magic that I still believe to be still exists. Every time, I sing it from the heart.

The singer explained that the festive season was “a mess” during her childhood after growing up in a “dysfunctional family,” so she was so determined to change that. However, Christmas hasn’t always been a happy time for her. Mariah enjoys all the traditional customs, from decorating her numerous trees to eating festive food.

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And she has also started a new tradition with her own family, taking her twins Moroccan and Monroe to Aspen, Colorado, every year to experience a white Christmas. “To see snow at Christmas is the greatest joy,” she explained. “It costs money to get to places with snow if you don’t live in one, and we never take that for granted.”

Film about Ibiza legend has ‘green-light’ and set to shoot next year

In 2026, insiders claim the script is “brilliant,” and the film is being wildly popular.

The production of a Tony Pike-inspired film is set to start the following year. The script, which is described as “captivating,” was written by Irvine Welsh, who is currently casting Tamer Hassan as Pike.

Last week, producers received the order to begin scouting locations. Welsh once claimed that the Spanish party island was his “second home” and was a regular visitor to Pike’s Hotel. His script is brilliant, according to a source, and it really illuminates the island’s extraordinary cultural legacy. . It will be epic in length. “

The infamous hotel was run by the late Pike – once dubbed Ibiza’s version of playboy Hugh Hefner – and who claimed to have slept with more than 3,000 men and women. He is also said to have taken drugs with Freddie Mercury at the hotel, which was famously the setting for Wham’s Club Tropicana video. Celebrity guests at the hotel over the years included Robert Plant of Led Zeppelin, Grace Jones, Boy George, Nirvana singer-songwriter Kurt Cobain, and Kate Moss. Pike died of cancer aged 85.

Hassan stated earlier this year when he played Pike that he wanted me to play him in the movie of his life. Find your inner Pike, he said when I said I didn’t think I could. You are capable of doing this. In 2023, “Welsh” once praised Pike. Tony was a great raconteur, he said. He had a truly greater power than life.

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Sir Anthony Hopkins forced to sell home at a massive loss after devastating LA wildfires

After the devastating fire that swept through the area in January, Anthony Hopkins is selling the remains of his Pacific Palisades estate for half the amount he paid for it.

Legendary actor Sir Anthony Hopkins is quietly putting what remains of his fire-ravaged Pacific Palisades estate on the market — and make no mistake, it’s a raw deal.

The Hannibal Lecter star is selling the two now-empty plots he once combined into one grand vision, asking a total of $6.4 million — about £5.1 million — while he paid nearly $12.6 million (roughly £10 million) for them in 2018 and 2019.

Hopkins splashed out $6.6 million (around £5.2 million) for the first parcel, which included a swimming pool, then bought the neighbouring plot — with what’s left of a chimney stack — for $6 million (about £4.8 million). Now, in what amounts to a bitter £6.2 million loss, he’s selling them separately: the pool lot goes for $2.55 million (£2m), while the smokestack plot is priced at $3.85 million (£3.1m).

The reason for the fire-ravaged shell? The devastating Pacific Palisades blaze, part of the broader Los Angeles wildfires tied to the deadly Woolsey Fire, which tore through the region in January this year. The fire was the largest raging within the LA area burning thousands of structures.

Thousands of firefighters attempted to contain the wind-driven fires in California which killed 10 people, ravaged communities, and sent thousands of people frantically fleeing their properties.

Hopkins, now in his late 80s, has spoken rarely about the loss, but when he did, he was characteristically reflective. “As we all struggle to heal from the devastation of these fires, it’s important we remember that the only thing we take with us is the love we give,” he said, according to reports.

His neighbor’s property was largely destroyed by the Woolsey fire in November 2018, which had nearly escaped his home. Hopkins lost his London home to a fire in 2000, but luckily he was safe in Los Angeles at the time.

He is not at ease with his heartache. Another A-lister, Billy Crystal, whose home was destroyed by the same fire, said: “Every inch of our house was filled with love. Beautiful memories that cannot be lost. We are obviously devastated, but friends and our children’s love will help us get through this.

Paris Hilton, Billy Crystal, the Oscar-winning singer, Cary Elwes, Ricki Lake, Heidi Montag, and Spencer Pratt, the Hills’ Spencer, and other celebrities who lost their homes in the fires are just a few examples.

Actor Cary Elwes also shared his grief, writing on Instagram : “Sadly we did lose our home … but we are grateful to have survived this truly devastating fire,” while Eugene Levy, known for Schitt’s Creek, described the terror of fleeing: “The smoke looked pretty black and intense … I couldn’t see any flames but the smoke was very dark.”

Back in January, Anthony made a surprise appearance at a Welsh fish and chip shop after losing his home to the devastating Los Angeles wildfires. Hopkins returned to his hometown of Port Talbot and decided to treat himself to a chippy. The star stunned locals as he rocked up for a portion of fish and chips. Anthony could be seen wearing a black flatcap and black coat as he ordered from the counter.

Anthony has visited the chippy before, and the owner shared a photo and said, “He’s back again for his fish and chips, can’t ask for a better advertisement.”

A local said, “In his hometown of Port Talbot this week, at Steve’s Chippy, the street I was born in, for his fish and chips supper. We love him, he loves us, and he never gets upset when he comes home.

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Strictly’s Amy Dowden admits she ‘cried so much’ after asking heartbreaking question

Amy Dowden, a professional dancer for Strictly Come Dancing, has revealed the emotional impact of her breast cancer diagnosis and earlier this year.

Amy Dowden, a Strictly Come Dancing professional, has opened up about the devastating emotional impact of her breast cancer diagnosis, revealing how being diagnosed with two different cancers left her “broken” and wrestling with difficult future questions.

The 35-year-old dancer, who has been a mainstay on the popular BBC programme for years, first discovered a lump in her breast earlier in 2023, the day before jetting off to the Maldives on her honeymoon with fellow professional dancer Ben Jones.

Following scans, further scans revealed that Amy had breast cancer, which was confirmed by medical tests, and additional tumors were discovered as well.

She underwent surgery and discovered that she had ductal and lobular breast cancer, which made her treatment significantly more difficult than she had anticipated. She was diagnosed with both breast cancer and had devastating news.

Following the diagnosis, Amy had a mastectomy, followed by chemotherapy, which led to a medically-induced menopause. She also experienced concerns about her fertility throughout the chaos of her recovery and treatment, according to Wales Online.

Speaking about this challenging time, Amy told The Dr Hilary Show podcast: “You’re in that world where you’ve just got married, you know, you’re being asked about your fertility plans. I would love the honour of being a mum, so that was a real, you know…

“Devastating news of a cancer diagnosis” You suddenly consider, “What do you mean fertility?” What do you mean by that? That truly broke my heart. She continued, “I cried so much and couldn’t stop myself.”

Amy explains how her cancer didn’t fully manifest itself in her initial MRI scan. I had my MRI, and it revealed a lump that was larger than the doctors had anticipated, along with a few other tumors. Then a mastectomy was decided.

“After the surgery, they discovered that I had breast cancer of two different kinds. Before, they knew I had ductal cancer, but I now have both. My breast tissue was lobular, according to the surgeon who sent it to pathology.

Amy took the challenging but optimistic decision to freeze her eggs before starting chemotherapy. I now have future fertility options because I managed to get five embryos. I’m 35 now. I would have loved to be a mother right away, probably one day, if I had been diagnosed.

According to Amy, doctors would only consider stopping her hormone treatment after a predetermined amount of time. It’s about how long ago it’s been treating patients, not how many years. In January 2027, my consultant has agreed to follow up on our conversation. The fact that I still have my embryos makes me feel comforting.

She also found comfort in the timing of her egg-freezing process. The good news is that my eggs were produced when I was younger than I am now. Therefore, the quality is from when I was 32, which is comforting even if I use them at 38, 39, or 40. I still have no idea how my body will react, which is obvious.

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Amy was teamed up with reality TV sensation Thomas Skinner in this year’s Strictly Come Dancing series.

Sarah Ferguson’s subtle swipe at Meghan Markle after staggering Eugenie decision

On Princess Eugenie’s wedding day, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle made a big announcement, and it’s thought Sarah Ferguson was unfazed.

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry reportedly made a surprise announcement about Princess Eugenie’s wedding day in Sarah Ferguson.

While still serving as royal couple in 2018, the Duke and Duchess of Sussex learned that Prince Archie was their child. Just a few months after their fairytale wedding in Windsor, they were happy.

Their controversial announcement reportedly irked some people, and Princess Eugenie’s wedding was the subject of Harry’s cousin’s feud.

While Harry and Meghan initially only confided in a select few guests at the celebration, Kensington Palace publicly confirmed the baby news shortly afterwards. Royal biographers Omid Scobie and Carolyn Durand claim the timing “did not go down particularly well” with Eugenie.

The wonderful news, reportedly infuriating her mother Sarah, appeared to overshadow Eugenie’s marriage to Jack Brooksbank.

While Sarah, 65, never explicitly commented on the clash, she published multiple tweets celebrating Eugenie and Jack’s wedding, strategically timed with Kensington Palace’s official confirmation of Harry and Meghan’s pregnancy, The Express reports.

According to sources, Fergie attempted to reroute viewers’ attention to the wedding by taking photos during this deliberate dig at the Sussexes. According to Palace insiders, Fergie alleged that the couple had raised her daughter.

Harry explained in his explosive autobiography Spare why he made the decision to tell his family” target=”_blank” aria-label=”royalLink opens in a new tab.” tabindex=”0″>royal family members during his cousin’s wedding day despite Sarah’s alleged frustrations.

He stated in his 2023 memoir that, “We were deliriously happy for them and for ourselves, selfishly, because Jack was one of our favorite people, and that we were getting married to him.

He continued, “Meg and I were scheduled to depart for our first official foreign tour as a married couple, but we put off the trip by several days so we could attend the wedding.”

Additionally, the various wedding-related gatherings would allow us to approach family members one by one and share our good news.

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Just three days after Princess Eugenie’s wedding ceremony, the couple made a public announcement about their pregnancy on October 15.

The awkward swipe has resurfaced as Sarah and her ex husband Andrew find themselves engulfed in a reignited scandal over their links to Jeffrey Epstein.

Olivia Attwood shares her ‘current chokehold lip combo’ featuring plumping gloss

The Loose Women panelist has shared her current go-to lip combination, which includes a popular TikTok-approved lip gloss and a plump Charlotte Tilbury gloss.

You’ve come to the right place if you’ve ever wondered what caused her perfectly plumped pout, as the TV host has shared her favorite products.

Olivia took to her Instagram story to share her ‘current chokehold lip combo’, featuring a viral TikTok-loved lip stain and a plumping Charlotte Tilbury gloss.

Her go-to combo begins with the WONDERSKIN BLADING Peel &amp, Reveal Lip Stain Kit (£28), a popular social media item, that provides the long-lasting base necessary for a lip that stays on all day.

She then applies the peachy, neutral color Sweet Tea ($8), which adds both shape and depth, to define her lips. Using a lip blush to blend out the liner, Olivia also shares the secret to a defined but blurred lip.

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Olivia then adds another stain to give the lips a subtle color wash. She uses the $22.50 Benefit Chacha Tin Cheek andamp Lip Stain.

She applies Charlotte Tilbury Unreal Lips Nectar Oil, a rich, high-shine gloss that volumizes and gives a full pout appearance, to finish. We’re going to be taking some advice from Olivia, and the end result is dewy, full, and lasting lips that last all day.

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If you’re after more celebrity make-up inspo, Emily Atack has found the perfect blush for sensitive skin. Emily’s makeup artist Lydia Barnes recently shared that the Merit blusher is her current go-to for using on the Rivals star, saying: “This is our favourite blush now we’re into autumn. Perfect if you like the ‘French girl aesthetic’ bringing a fresh natural warmth to the skin.”