Ranvir Singh from Good Morning Britain is stepping up the traditional occasionwear look with a blue velvet suit that is available for purchase in all sizes.
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GMB’s Ranvir Singh switches traditional officewear for ‘gorgeous’ velvet co-ord (Image: ITV)
Say goodbye to your dull, uninspired pan suit, as Ranvir Singh from Good Morning Britain showed this week. Ranvir chose a lavish blue velvet co-ord set to spice up her work-ready ensemble in time for the holidays, adding just enough fun and flair.
This Joe Browns Loretta Crushed Velvet Blazer and Trousers, which Ranvir chose, would normally cost $85 and $55, respectively, but are now available for purchase for less than that, which costs between £55 and $35 per piece.
The pink Traitors blouse by Claudia Winkleman is Princess Kate’s go-to high street label.
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This set, which is made of fabric that looks spectacular in any light, is said to have a dreamy feel. The jacket, which is hailed as a real show-stopper, is fully lined and covered in crushed velour material for maximum comfort and warmth.
This jacket has a regular fit and a single-button fastening, and it has bold peacock-blue colorways and handy pockets to keep everything organized.
The matching pair of pants have the same vibrant and matieral color and are a straight-leg fit that will be ideal for any formal occasion and flatter anyone.
Like Ranvir, both items can be easily styled together or worn separately to create an eye-catching focal point.
At the time of writing, the pants are currently out in sizes 12 and 18, while the jacket is available in sizes 8 to 18.
For an alternative style, Phase Eight offers the Bridie Jacket, currently on sale for £67.15, down from £169, in a slightly less bold shade of blue.
Or, if you want to spend some extra money, check out this Hobbs Luna Velvet Jacket in Riverside Blue for £189, down from £239.
Fans of the outfit took to Instagram to share their thoughts, with Joe Browns’ own page commenting: “Ranvir looks incredible in the Loretta Crushed Velvet Suit!”
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One fan gushes, “So gorgeous and stunning lovely suit it suits you with lovely smile lovely picture lovely.”
Donald Trump was criticized by the US president for allowing the Hollywood star to permanently reside in France. George Clooney responded by saying, “George Clooney, you can’t leave.
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George Clooney has hit back at Donald Trump who blasted him for becoming a French citizen(Image: Getty Images)
George Clooney has hit back at US President Donald Trump after he mocked the Hollywood actor for becoming a French citizen.
The 64-year-old movie star, his wife Amal, 47, and their two children, Ella and Alexander, twins, who are eight years old, have already moved to France.
The Ocean’s Eleven star explained why he had moved his family from America and that he was worried about raising his children in Hollywood’s capital. Despite the fact that a number of famous people have recently left the country as a result of what is happening in politics, Trump has won the presidency for the second time.
In a New Year’s Eve post, Trump slammed George and Amal and ranted: “Good News! George and Amal Clooney, two of the worst political prognosticators of all time, have officially become citizens of France which is, sadly, in the midst of a major crime problem because of their absolutely horrendous handling of immigration, much like we had under Sleepy Joe Biden.”
He continued: “Remember when Clooney, after the now infamous debate, dumped Joe during a fundraiser, only to go onto the side of another stellar candidate, Jamala (K!), who is now fighting it out with the worst governor in the Country, including Tim Waltz, Gavin Newscum, for who is going to lead the Democrats to their future defeat.”
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Trump continued to refer to George as an “average” actor who produces “totally mediocre” movies, saying that “Clooney received more publicity for his very few, and utterly subpar, movies.” He was just an ordinary man who consistently complained about common sense in politics. He wasn’t even a movie star.
In a New Year’s Day statement to The Hollywood Reporter, George responded to Trump’s outburst and said: “I totally agree with the current president. We have to make America great again.” He then added, in reference to the next US elections to be held in November 2026: “We’ll start in November.”
Sharing his reasons for relocating to France, George told Esquire magazine in October it was mainly down to the quality of life he wanted for his children and said: “I felt like they were never going to get a fair shake at life. France – they kind of don’t give a sh*t about fame. I don’t want them to be walking around worried about paparazzi. I don’t want them being compared to somebody else’s famous kids.”
He explained in detail what their current state of life is. “We’re very lucky. In France, we grew up on a farm. Growing up on a farm, a significant portion of my life, and as a child I detested the idea. But now, they are, you know, not on their iPads? They must bring their dishes in after having dinner with grownups. They live much more peacefully.
A tractor Clooney uses to transport the kids around the farm is said to have 100 acres of grapes and 1,200 olive trees. Although George and Amal’s net worth is thought to be in the region of $ 400 million, it appears that the couple are determined to get their children to work for what they can.
Instead of paying someone to do the painting, George got his twins to help him with it in the spring. He continued, “At first they’re taking these tiny, tiny brushstrokes, boop, boop, boop. Nooo, paint the goddamn fence, I say. The fence is then covered in paint, oil, and other materials before they go crazy painting it. The purpose was to do the job.
Although he may be wealthy now, George was a struggling actor before landing the role of Dr. Doug Ross on the ER medical drama in his mid-30s. Before that, as a teenager, he had sold insurance door to door and even slept on a closet floor while attending auditions. He had also cut tobacco for three dollars per hour.
George shared a story about how he and Amal got into a 1962 Chrysler: “I said to Amal, Give me your stockings. And we returned home with a fan belt made of her stockings after she removed them. And she asks, “How did you do that?” And I said, “I’ve been living in poverty for 15 years!” I haven’t had health insurance in ten years.
Amal and the children’s transition to French life appears to be a little easier than her husband, who admits he is still “horrible” at French despite using an app to learn the language. He told French radio Canal+, “They speak]perfect French in front of me so they can insult me with insults, and I don’t know why.”
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A martial arts performer who appeared in the comedy action film Kung Fu Hustle has passed away at the age of 69.
The Matrix and Charlie’s Angels movie fight scenes were choreographed by Yuen Cheung-yan. Before moving to Hollywood, he worked as a stuntman and director in the 1960s and was a stuntman before beginning his career in the 1960s.
Michelle Yeoh’s 1993 film Tai Chi Master is one of his biggest film credits to date. He appeared in both the 2003 sequel Charlie’s Angels: Full Throttle and the 2000 remake of the Charlie’s Angels movie starring Cameron Diaz, Drew Barrymore, and Lucy Liu. Additionally, he performed stunts in The Matrix Reloaded.
However, his most well-known role is the beggar in Stephen Chow’s 2004 film Kung Fu Hustle, where he attempted to sell Chow the “Buddha’s Palm” martial arts manual.
The Matrix and Charlie’s Angels’ star Yuen Cheung-yan was well-known (Jam Press).
He worked as a stuntman, actor, director, and choreographer (Jam Press).
His father Yuen Siu-tien, a member of Hong Kong’s renowned Yuen family, was a martial artist and actor who co-starred with Jackie Chan during his heyday.
Yuen Woo-ping, his older brother, has performed martial arts both in Hong Kong and Hollywood. While brother Yuen Shun-yi is a stuntman, actor, and martial artist. Their father, who passed away in 1979 at the age of 66, taught them all martial arts at a young age. On January 1st, Cheung-yan reportedly passed away in Hong Kong’s Queen Elizabeth Hospital at noon.
Lee Lik-chi, a fellow film director and actor, stated in a statement on the Chinese social media platform Weibo, “May Master Yuen rest in eternal peace.” He stated that a funeral would be held on February 1, but he provided no further information regarding Yuen’s cause of death.
On social media, tributes poured in as the martial arts star’s death became known. Yuen Cheung-yan passed away too soon, according to a fan. Another person expressed sadness that Yuen Cheung-Yan had passed.
He was present in all of Hong Kong’s action movies, including the famous Yuen family. He eventually became a comedic actor, director, and stuntman, and even managed to get his acting career in Hollywood (Daredevil, Charlie’s Angels)”(9).
A third person cited one of their favorite Yuen Cheung-Yan choreographed scenes as “one of my favorite tidbits from his work on Charlie’s Angels where he hid some fun Iron Monkey Easter eggs in Drew Barrymore’s fight scene.”
The legendary Hong Kong supporting actor who played the mysterious beggar in the movie “Kung Fu Hustle” and was sadly passed away on January 1, 2026, according to a fourth post.
While a fifth person stated: “Corey Yuen was lost just yesterday.” One of the greats, Yuen Cheung-yan, please RIP.
After her separation from David Harbour, Lily Allen has revealed how her daughters are having trouble adjusting to life after the family moved from New York to the UK.
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After splitting from David, Lily has revealed that her daughters aren’t doing well.
Lily Allen has candidly shared the impact of a challenging year on her daughters, admitting they’re finding it hard to adapt after the family’s move back to the UK.
The 40 year old singer, mum to Ethel, 14, and Marnie, 13, whom she co-parents with ex-husband Sam Cooper, revealed the girls are grappling with the transition after leaving their home in New York City.
Lily, who recently dropped her critically acclaimed album West End Girl, which delves into alleged infidelity by ex David Harbour during their relationship, returned to London following the end of her marriage to the 50 year old actor.
Lily remarked in an open letter to her hosts on her podcast Miss Me?, “I’ve done a lot this year.” I’ve finished an album, I’ve been working, I’ve been in a hospital for a while, I’ve been podcasting, and then I killed myself [as Hedda Gabler] every night for seven weeks.
She continued, “My kids are f***ing mental at this moment… They are actually transforming into personalities. Just a lot, really. There are many inquiries. Our lives are currently under significant change. It’s a lot because we’ve all changed homes, countries, schools, and countries.
Lily also acknowledged that her youngest daughter’s accent has significantly changed since they returned to the UK, making it almost unrecognizable. They have returned, but their accents have changed. Marnie now sounds like Princess Margaret, for example. I’m like, “Who are you, exactly?” the creator of Smile, revealed.
She was like, “[puts on a New York accent][/what] Literally six months ago? No, “And it’s like I’m a completely different person now.”
They are still discovering who they are, she continued. They are considering some fresh concepts regarding who I am.
“Over the past five years, I’ve been a stay-at-home mom.” And now that I’m a single mother and have to work, I’ve got a lot of work to do, and I’m having to travel a lot.
They also enjoy wearing nice clothing, having a nice roof over their heads, and access to nice restaurants and other things. They are aware of it. However, there is only a lot of change. There are many changes, as well as new acquaintances, new friendship groups, and the concept of “like boyfriends.”
Following four years of marriage, Lily’s chaotic previous year began with rumors that she had broken up with David.
Lily sought medical attention at a mental health facility after her relationship ended. She stated in a statement on her podcast at the time that her main concern was being the best possible mother.
She said at the time, “I’m in a situation where I really have to be my strongest self for them.” “It seemed to me as though it was getting more and more difficult for me to show up for them when they needed me to.”
Lily claims she distances herself from those connections, but David has kept in touch with his ex-stepchildren. She recently told The Observer, “I stay out of it. They both have phones, they say. They “text each other out” every time.
When David and Lily tied the knot in September 2020, he revealed the positive influence his stepchildren had had on his life.
He told People, “I’m in a relationship with three women who all have very different opinions of me at various times. Making that kind of commitment, which I haven’t done most of my life, was very important to me.
Madeline, Lily’s romantic partner, was identified by this newspaper as Nadine Tippett, who admitted to having “intense anxiety” and going through the “lowest lows” as she rang in 2025.
After a year filled with drama and upheaval, the mother-of-one expressed her “irregular gratitude for therapy.” While Natalie acknowledges that David and Lily had slept together before getting married, Natalie claims that it wasn’t an “affliction” and wasn’t an “affair.”
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Natalie wrote: “2025… highest highs, lowest lows, abundance of joy coupled with intense anxiety” as a reflection on her turbulent year. I’m forever grateful for my friends’ friendship, family therapy, and a beautiful, healthy baby girl.
Kate’s true feelings toward the Duke of Edinburgh have been shared by a close family friend, who has never spoken out about their broken relationship with Prince Harry.
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A friend of Kate’s has shared the Princess’s true feelings towards her brother-in-law(Image: Getty Images)
It’s been a turbulent few years for the Royal Family, with bitter fall outs, public scandals, and brave cancer battles, and now the current state of Princess Kate’s relationship with her brother-in-law Prince Harry has been revealed.
Putting a difficult few years behind them, the Prince and Princess of Wales made a fresh start in November by moving into their “forever home” of Forest Lodge, the £16 million mansion located in the sprawling grounds of Great Windsor Park.
Their new home is right next door to the former home of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex, who vacated Frogmore Cottage nearly six years ago. It is also where Royal Lodge is located – former home to Willam’s uncle Andrew Mountbatten-Windsor.
With tensions still high between Prince William and Harry, who are still in no contact, Kate has maintained her focus solely on raising her family, a friend has revealed.
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Harry may have started to ease the tensions with his father King Charles, but when it comes to the Princess of Wales, relations still appear frosty. A source close to William and Kate has now revealed how the difficult relationship has made her focus on her children.
It’s not surprising that William and Kate would rather concentrate on raising their own family, according to The, after repeatedly criticizing his brother and sister-in-law.
When Harry made the decision to make a trip to Canada for “remembrancetide” at the start of his brother’s official visit to Brazil, there was a sense of weary inevitability in William’s camp. However, Kate will soon realize that life is too short for Harry if she has learned anything from her ordeal with cancer and Robert Waldinger’s advice.
There are no signs of a reconciliation between Harry and his brother or sister-in-law – and royal expert Duncan Larcombe believes their lack of public acknowledgement of the Duke’s 41tst birthday in September was a sure sign they’re still smarting from his past wrongdoings. “Kate’s silence spoke a thousand words,” Duncan exclusively told OK!. “They didn’t post anything on his birthday, which the royals normally would do. So Kate’s message was loud and clear: the ball’s not in our court, Harry – it’s in yours.”
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The couple can only express their emotions through subtle signals, according to Duncan, who claims that due to strict royal protocol. Their silence appears to have done the talking in this situation. William and Kate are unable to discuss Harry and Meghan in public. They are forced into subtle, secret messaging, which they appear to be, because they have remained silent throughout all of this and pulled it off. They stay silent and avoid him at all costs because they aren’t ready to call Harry’s bluff by sending him happy birthday wishes.
Kate has made sure Prince George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis have been steadily included in official events, as she prepares them for their own future on the world stage. Royal expert and author Katie Nicholl told OK!: “I think for Kate and William, the greatest challenge is going to be navigating their role as hands-on parents, and making sure they set the tone for the future of the monarchy.
The “sparkly” evening bag has impressed shoppers, thanks to the high-street retailer.
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Primark customers praised the ‘special occasion’ bag(Image: Getty)
Fashion fans are loving a Primark bag that’s ‘perfect for evenings out or special occasions.’ The high street giant has impressed shoppers with the dazzling pink style. Priced at £16, the Beaded Mini Shoulder Bag is designed in a baby pink shade, with white bow accents, and it has caught attention on social media.
One impressed shopper said the retailer staff have ‘outdone themselves’ after seeing the bag, with its glitzy design. According to Primark, shoppers can ‘add a little sparkle’ to outfits with the pink accessory.
With this beaded mini shoulder bag, add a little sparkle to your look,” the product description reads. It is covered in intricate beadwork that beautifully captures the light, and is designed in a compact, structured form.
The single, slim strap comfortably fits on your shoulder, and the top closure secures your belongings, according to the description. This modest but elegant piece adds instant polish to any look, whether you’re attending dinner, a party, or just want to stand out after dark.
The bag delighted TikTok user @graciewhut when she spotted the bag during a shopping trip. Praising the style in a video, the shopper wrote: “You’ve outdone yourselves, Primark.” Viewers were just as impressed.
One user who liked the look responded, “OMG this is so cute”! Another enthralling viewer remarked, “OMG LOVE IT!” A different fan responded, “OMG, this is so cute,” and someone said, “How cute.”
There was more praise for the bag on TikTok when social media user @livinglifewithbeckie showcased the same bag in a video. In her caption, the shopper wrote: “Primark have literally climbed inside my brain and MADE THIS BAG.
A pink beaded bag covered in bows Need it, please? Is it my favorite? (Absolutely yes.) A fashionista responded, “I need it in burgundy too,” and Beckie said, “Ohhh, burgundy would be gorgeous as well!”
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While the bag isn’t offered in burgundy, there is a black beaded handbag, decorated with a martini, on Primark’s website. Alternatively, shoppers looking for red accessories might like the £9 Encrusted Top Handle Patent Bag. It’s described as a ‘flap closure patent handbag with a diamanté encrusted, twisted top handle.’
There’s also a £16 Faux Leather Oil Slick Shopper Bag, offered in burgundy. The product description states: “Shine a little brighter with this faux leather oil slick shopper bag. Crafted from a material with a high-shine finish, it catches the light with every move. The deep burgundy tone adds a rich, elegant touch, while the slouchy hobo-style silhouette keeps it effortlessly modern.”
