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Rochelle and Marvin Humes lead celebs celebrating Easter Sunday in style

Rochelle and Marvin swooped their family off to the Maldives to celebrate Easter while Perrie Edwards and Ferne McCann enjoy quality time in the British sunshine

Celebrities enjoy Easter Sunday

Easter celebrations was in full force this year as celebrities gave fans an insight into how they enjoyed Easter Sunday with their family. Leading the way was This Morning presenter Rochelle Humes, 36, who posted enviable pictures of her trip to the Maldives with her husband, JLS star Marvin and their three children.

Rochelle jumped at the opportunity to head off to sunnier climes and enjoy the Indian Ocean island as Marvin had been playing a gig there. In one picture Rochelle, who first found fame as part of the girl band The Saturdays, was seen showing off her incredible figure in a fitted bikini, while posing with her sister Lili Piper.

In the snap, Rochelle accessorised her holiday attire with a pair of bunny ears. Rochelle and Marvin treated their children Alaia-Mai, 11, Valentina, eight, and Blake, four to perhaps one of the most luxurious school holidays.

The couple filled Easter bags full of goodies and also enjoyed Easter bunny themed water sports. Fans also saw that she maintained tradition by delving into hot cross buns for breakfast.

She captioned her post: “Easter break 2025. A wholesome week with our favourite people in our favourite place. @intercontinental_maldives Thanks for looking after us SO well. “

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Rochelle Humes and her sister take time out of their Maldives trip to work out
Rochelle Humes and her sister take time out of their Maldives trip to work out(Image: rochellehumes/Instagram)

She added: “(Not an ad, Marv was playing here over Easter so we tagged along and had THE best time). “

Meanwhile, Little Mix star turned solo artist Perrie Edwards decided to remain in the UK and soak up he surprisingly sunny British weather. Perrie posted a picture of herself in a buttercup field surrounded by a sea of yellow. She captioned the post saying: “Happy Easter everyone.”

Perrie Edwards posted a picture of herself in a buttercup field to celebrate Easter Sunday
Perrie Edwards posted a picture of herself in a buttercup field to celebrate Easter Sunday(Image: @perrieedwards/instagram)

Former TOWIE star and Dancing on Ice contestant, Ferne McCann whisked her family off to Mauritius. In a series of snaps, Ferne was seen posing for selfies, showing off her wash board stomach and long slender legs in a flattering bikini.

Surrounded by her fiancé Lorri Haines and their two children, Ferne looked the picture of happiness as she enjoyed family time.

Sharing a clip of her Easter Egg hunt, Ferne captioned the video saying: “Easter Egg Hunt – Clue trail edition. I think I got into this way more than I kids. Happy Easter everyone. “

Ferne McCann spent time writing her Easter Egg hunt clues
Ferne McCann spent time writing her Easter Egg hunt clues(Image: @fernemccann/instagram)

Ferne was joined by her mum Gilly and sister Sophie who helped her organise the egg hunt. The first clue read: “Clue 1: I make food hot quick flash. ” All the kids then had to find the eggs tucked away in the microwave. The second clue was a dinosaur themed hunt as the children had to find the pre-historic creatures that were guarding even more eggs.

In the video, Ferne is seen hurriedly writing out the clues before putting one of the prizes in their outdoor sauna. The final clue read: “I twirl and I whirl and I make things clean. Where socks go missing I’ve been seen. Your golden prize is tucked away, look inside without delay. “

Opting for a more healthier version of Easter was Made In Chelsea star Louise Thompson who posted a message saying: “Cousin egg hunts were elite when I was growing up. Such a sweet tradition to pass down through the generations. “

She added: “We were sensible and limited the load to five small edible eggs each. I’m living in an era of my life where I’m keen to cut back on unnecessary consumption… and that includes chocolate too. “

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Inside the hunt for new Michael Jackson music as ‘huge’ goal for biopic revealed

Producers are trying to unearth new music to be used as part of the Michael Jackson biopic which is currently in production – and have one focus in particular

Prospect of new Michael Jackon music in new biopic(Image: AFP/Getty Images)

Singer Michael Jackson could return to the charts with new music – as part of the upcoming biopic of his life. Executors at his estate have been exploring songs in his archives, which could feature in the blockbuster.

Producers have been reviewing music, short licks and compositions left over from the singer’s sessions on the Thriller, Bad and Dangerous albums. Their task is to assess whether new music can be created for the soundtrack.

Insiders claim that the ultimate goal would be for a composition to stand a chance of the late King Of Pop to get an Oscar nomination. Currently English super producer Graham King – who won an Oscar for We Will Rock You – is overseeing a reworking of the biopic, called Michael.

The goal remains to have the project in cinemas for early 2026. An Academy Award is the one major honour to elude the singer, even though he missed out with Ben in 1972.

The plan has been set in motion by the estate executors, who have kept their “cards close to their chest” about what potential materials remains in their archives. The biopic Michael features the late star’s nephew Jaafar Jackson, son of Jermaine in the lead role.

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Could we hear new Michael Jackson music?(Image: Getty Images)

A Los Angeles music industry source revealed: “There are enormous hopes for the movie to reignite the world’s love of Michael’s music and certainly many of his lesser known tunes. As part of this, it’s expected there will be a greatest hits package. But there are also some other plans being put together, most excitingly for fans, which is the prospect of new music.

“Michael recorded a variety of unfinished ideas and short licks which have remained in the archives. They were either not developed or just left over from sessions to be reviewed another day. Lots of those digitized files have been reviewed and examined by the estate. And the ones, which best represent the magic of Michael, have been looked at by producers to create new tunes.

“The aim of that work is to deliver music that is on a par with Michael’s levels of excellence and artistry. That is a tough challenge, but it has been laid down to certain producers. The hope is that they can reach those heights.

“Of course the creation of any new music will make Michael eligible for an Oscar Best Song nomination. That would be huge for him and his family.”

The Jackson film, directed by Antoine Fuqua, has been hurriedly doing reshoots after encountering legal issues over the script. They have had to cut out plot lines concerning Jordan Chandler after breaching a 1993 legal deal. The film has been hit by accusations that it is sympathetic to Jackson in the wake of child abuse allegations.

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England’s ‘selection headaches’ for Grand Slam decider

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England’s 59-7 thrashing of Scotland in Leicester set up a Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam-decider with France at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday.

The Red Roses are chasing a fourth successive Grand Slam and a seventh Six Nations title in a row.

Head coach John Mitchell has used 34 players this campaign as he seeks to build “two teams” before a home Rugby World Cup that starts in August.

Competition for places is now as competitive as ever, with Mitchell saying he has some “selection headaches” to make.

Fly-half – Aitchison or Harrison?

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Usually a head coach sticks with his main starting fly-half and builds the rest of the team accordingly.

But that has not been the case with Mitchell this Six Nations – the New Zealander has used three different fly-halves across four games.

Utility back Helena Rowland started the opening-round win over Italy, with Saracens’ Zoe Harrison starting the back-to-back victories over Wales and Ireland.

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Harrison’s tactical kicking has been praised by Mitchell, who previously favoured Aitchison’s running game.

But Aitchison showed improvement in her kicking game on Saturday, summed up by a well-weighted nudge in-behind Scotland’s defence during the first half, to show the England coaches that she can also control a game like Harrison.

Seven out of nine conversions also indicated improvement from the kicking tee – an area the Bristol Bears fly-half struggled with last Six Nations.

“Holly has put that [goal-kicking issue] to bed and ticked the box that says ‘you can’t pick me because I can’t do that’, which is all you can do as a player,” former England fly-half Katy Daley-McLean told BBC’S Rugby Union Weekly.

Scrum-half – Hunt to hold off Lucy Packer?

Natasha Hunt and Lucy Packer Getty Images

The contest over who will partner the chosen fly-half is also heating up.

Natasha Hunt has been Mitchell’s go-to starting scrum-half during his tenure, but after a slow start against Ireland, when England led only 7-5 at half-time in Cork, replacement scrum-half Lucy Packer helped speed up the game in a much-improved second-half performance that ended 49-5 in England’s favour.

Packer was rewarded with a start against Scotland and again showed her fast service as England scored 42 first-half points.

Back row – experience or in-form youth

Alex Matthews, Maddie Feaunati, Marlie Packer and Sadia Kabeya.Getty Images

Captain Zoe Aldcroft has moved from lock to blind-side flanker this campaign and is the only Red Roses player to start every game.

Regular number eight and 2014 World Cup-winner Alex Matthews was suspended for the opening two games, which opened the door for Maddie Feaunati to pick up the player of the match in the opening round, before scoring two tries in Cardiff.

Another powerful display against Scotland by the 22-year-old Exeter Chief means Mitchell now has to decide between form and experience.

Matthews, 31, picked up player of the match in last year’s Grand Slam decider in Bordeaux, and has been Mitchell’s reliable big-game player, drawing on her 74 caps of experience.

Former England captain Marlie Packer grabbed her 50th England try on Saturday in her 110th cap in a gentle reminder of her importance at open-side flanker.

Despite losing the captaincy to Aldcroft in January, the 35-year-old featured against Italy and Scotland this campaign and will hope the experience of captaining England to their past two Grand Slams will go in her favour.

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Wing – Breach or MacDonald?

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When England won their third Grand Slam in a row last year, their settled back three of Jess Breach, Abby Dow and Ellie Kildunne scored a combined 18 tries.

Wing Breach suffered a long-term hip injury in November, ruling the 27-year-old out until February.

While Dow and Kildunne have continued their scintillating form of last year, with a combined eight tries this championship, Breach, who has looked dangerous on her return, has yet to score this campaign.

Exeter Chiefs’ Claudia MacDonald returned to the Red Roses after missing last year’s Six Nations following a second neck injury, and backed up her try-scoring return against Italy in round one with two tries and a player-of-the-match performance against Scotland.

The 29-year-old, who played in the World Cup final defeat by New Zealand in 2022, has impressed with her high work-rate, sharp footwork and balanced running style.

Gloucester-Hartpury wing Mia Venner saw her fine Premiership Women’s Rugby form rewarded in round one, but despite scoring and looking dangerous on the ball, the 22-year-old has not been seen since.

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Daley-McLean’s picks from 7-10

Asked for her England starters in the jerseys seven to 10 for the game against France, Daley-McLean told Rugby Union Weekly: “John Mitchell will look at it as a tactical game and not just pick on just form alone. It will be what he wants this England team to play like to beat France.

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England’s ‘selection headaches’ for Grand Slam decider

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England’s 59-7 thrashing of Scotland in Leicester set up a Women’s Six Nations Grand Slam-decider with France at Allianz Stadium, Twickenham on Saturday.

The Red Roses are chasing a fourth successive Grand Slam and a seventh Six Nations title in a row.

Head coach John Mitchell has used 34 players this campaign as he seeks to build “two teams” before a home Rugby World Cup that starts in August.

Competition for places is now as competitive as ever, with Mitchell saying he has some “selection headaches” to make.

Fly-half – Aitchison or Harrison?

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Usually a head coach sticks with his main starting fly-half and builds the rest of the team accordingly.

But that has not been the case with Mitchell this Six Nations – the New Zealander has used three different fly-halves across four games.

Utility back Helena Rowland started the opening-round win over Italy, with Saracens’ Zoe Harrison starting the back-to-back victories over Wales and Ireland.

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Harrison’s tactical kicking has been praised by Mitchell, who previously favoured Aitchison’s running game.

But Aitchison showed improvement in her kicking game on Saturday, summed up by a well-weighted nudge in-behind Scotland’s defence during the first half, to show the England coaches that she can also control a game like Harrison.

Seven out of nine conversions also indicated improvement from the kicking tee – an area the Bristol Bears fly-half struggled with last Six Nations.

“Holly has put that [goal-kicking issue] to bed and ticked the box that says ‘you can’t pick me because I can’t do that’, which is all you can do as a player,” former England fly-half Katy Daley-McLean told BBC’S Rugby Union Weekly.

Scrum-half – Hunt to hold off Lucy Packer?

Natasha Hunt and Lucy Packer Getty Images

The contest over who will partner the chosen fly-half is also heating up.

Natasha Hunt has been Mitchell’s go-to starting scrum-half during his tenure, but after a slow start against Ireland, when England led only 7-5 at half-time in Cork, replacement scrum-half Lucy Packer helped speed up the game in a much-improved second-half performance that ended 49-5 in England’s favour.

Packer was rewarded with a start against Scotland and again showed her fast service as England scored 42 first-half points.

Back row – experience or in-form youth

Alex Matthews, Maddie Feaunati, Marlie Packer and Sadia Kabeya.Getty Images

Captain Zoe Aldcroft has moved from lock to blind-side flanker this campaign and is the only Red Roses player to start every game.

Regular number eight and 2014 World Cup-winner Alex Matthews was suspended for the opening two games, which opened the door for Maddie Feaunati to pick up the player of the match in the opening round, before scoring two tries in Cardiff.

Another powerful display against Scotland by the 22-year-old Exeter Chief means Mitchell now has to decide between form and experience.

Matthews, 31, picked up player of the match in last year’s Grand Slam decider in Bordeaux, and has been Mitchell’s reliable big-game player, drawing on her 74 caps of experience.

Former England captain Marlie Packer grabbed her 50th England try on Saturday in her 110th cap in a gentle reminder of her importance at open-side flanker.

Despite losing the captaincy to Aldcroft in January, the 35-year-old featured against Italy and Scotland this campaign and will hope the experience of captaining England to their past two Grand Slams will go in her favour.

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Wing – Breach or MacDonald?

Jess Breach (left) and Claudia MacDonald (right)Getty Images

When England won their third Grand Slam in a row last year, their settled back three of Jess Breach, Abby Dow and Ellie Kildunne scored a combined 18 tries.

Wing Breach suffered a long-term hip injury in November, ruling the 27-year-old out until February.

While Dow and Kildunne have continued their scintillating form of last year, with a combined eight tries this championship, Breach, who has looked dangerous on her return, has yet to score this campaign.

Exeter Chiefs’ Claudia MacDonald returned to the Red Roses after missing last year’s Six Nations following a second neck injury, and backed up her try-scoring return against Italy in round one with two tries and a player-of-the-match performance against Scotland.

The 29-year-old, who played in the World Cup final defeat by New Zealand in 2022, has impressed with her high work-rate, sharp footwork and balanced running style.

Gloucester-Hartpury wing Mia Venner saw her fine Premiership Women’s Rugby form rewarded in round one, but despite scoring and looking dangerous on the ball, the 22-year-old has not been seen since.

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Daley-McLean’s picks from 7-10

Asked for her England starters in the jerseys seven to 10 for the game against France, Daley-McLean told Rugby Union Weekly: “John Mitchell will look at it as a tactical game and not just pick on just form alone. It will be what he wants this England team to play like to beat France.

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Man Utd Suffer 15th EPL Loss Of The Season With Defeat To Wolves

Manchester United made an unwanted record on Sunday after suffering its 15th defeat in the Premier League this season after a 0-1 loss to Wolverhampton Wanderers.

Despite a spirited victory over Olympique Lyonnaise in the UEFA Europa League on Thursday, Ruben Amorim’s charges were dealt a rude awakening with a sublime free kick from Pablo Sarabia, who was barely three minutes on the pitch.

Manchester United had the lion’s share of possession in the first half, but Emmanuel Agbadou got across to deny Alejandro Garnacho when he got a sight of goal.

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Manchester United’s Portuguese head coach Ruben Amorim reacts after the English Premier League football match between Manchester United and Wolverhampton Wanderers at Old Trafford in Manchester, north west England, on April 20, 2025. Wolves won the match 1-0. (Photo by Paul ELLIS / AFP)

Manchester United began the second period brightly, with Rasmus Hojlund denied by an inch-perfect tackle after he’d initially used superb strength and skill to break into space.

There was also a huge moment of worry for Wolves when Nelson Semedo’s strongly hit back-pass briefly looked like it might evade Bentley and nestle in the goal, but instead landed in a safe position.

Amorim turned to the bench for a triple substitution as the hour mark approached, with Mason Mount entering the game alongside Dalot and Fernandes.

But it was Alejandro Garnacho who created the next chance, delivering a teasing low cross to the far post that Hojlund was just unable to reach.

Arsenal Stroll Past Ipswich, Make Liverpool Wait For Title Party

Arsenal made Liverpool wait to be crowned Premier League champions as Leandro Trossard inspired a 4-0 win that pushed Ipswich to the brink of relegation on Sunday.

Mikel Arteta’s side cruised to their first victory in three league games thanks to Trossard’s double and goals from Gabriel Martinelli and Ethan Nwaneri at Portman Road.

Ipswich played more than half the match with 10 men after Leif Davis was sent off for a crude lunge on Bukayo Saka.

Second-placed Arsenal are 10 points behind leaders Liverpool, who need six points from their remaining six games to be crowned English champions for a record-equalling 20th time.

Liverpool could have won the title at Leicester on Sunday if Arsenal had lost to Ipswich, but while it is only a matter of time before Arne Slot’s men lift the trophy, the Gunners have their own holy grail to chase.

Arsenal’s players celebrate victory at the end of the UEFA Champions League quarter final second leg football match between Real Madrid CF and Arsenal at Santiago Bernabeu Stadium in Madrid on April 16, 2025. (Photo by Pierre-Philippe MARCOU / AFP)

Arsenal have reached the Champions League semi-finals for the first time since 2009, booking a clash with Paris Saint-Germain after eliminating holders Real Madrid in the Bernabeu on Wednesday.

Their 5-1 aggregate triumph against the most successful club in Champions League history was a significant statement as they look to win the tournament for the first time.

The north Londoners, whose only Champions League final appearance ended in defeat against Barcelona in 2006, are bidding to win their first trophy since the 2020 FA Cup.

After finishing as runners-up to Manchester City for the last two seasons, Arteta’s team are likely to end in second place once again.

They effectively gifted the title to Liverpool with a dismal run of two wins from their previous seven league games before arriving at Portman Road.

Ipswich boss Kieran McKenna had acknowledged that relegation was already inevitable, just 12 months after their unexpected promotion to the top-flight for the first time in 22 years.

Third-bottom Ipswich are now all but down, sitting 15 points from safety with only five games left and a vastly inferior goal difference to fourth-bottom West Ham.

  Trossard makes his point

Arsenal’s Belgian midfielder #19 Leandro Trossard (C) celebrates with teammates after scoring their third goal during the English Premier League football match between Ipswich Town and Arsenal at Portman Road in Ipswich, eastern England on April 20, 2025. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)

Ipswich had lost all six of their home league games in 2025 and Arsenal preyed on their myriad weaknesses by monopolising 89 percent of the early possession.

It was no surprise when the Gunners took the lead with an immaculately crafted move in the 14th minute.

Martin Odegaard injected urgency into the attack with a burst from midfield, passing to Saka, whose low cross reached Trossard as the Belgian forward prodded a low finish into the far corner from 10 yards.

Arsenal’s English midfielder #53 Ethan Nwaneri (L) celebrates with teammates after scoring their fourth goal during the English Premier League football match between Ipswich Town and Arsenal at Portman Road in Ipswich, eastern England on April 20, 2025. (Photo by Ben STANSALL / AFP)

Arsenal didn’t have to wait long for a second goal as Martinelli struck in the 28th minute.

Underlining how much Arsenal missed him during his long injury absence this season, Saka was the catalyst with a typically incisive surge past Jacob Greaves.

Saka’s pass was deftly back-heeled by Mikel Merino into Martinelli’s path and the Brazilian drilled emphatically past Alex Palmer.

Saka was proving unplayable and Davis responded with an ugly foul that left the England winger writhing in pain and triggered the defender’s 32nd minute dismissal.

Saka eased Arsenal’s fears as he hopped to his feet and resumed with a curler that whistled just wide.

With Arsenal in total control, Arteta replaced Saka in the second half to keep him fresh for bigger challenges ahead.

Arsenal barely needed to get out of first gear such was their superiority, but Trossard is playing for a place against PSG and he made his point to Arteta in the 69th minute.

Declan Rice found Trossard in the area and he shifted into space before guiding a clinical finish into the far corner.

Nwaneri capped Arsenal’s commanding performance in 88th minute, the young striker punishing Ipswich’s woeful marking with a shot that deflected past Palmer from inside the area.