Selena Gomez dons bridal looks on lavish Mexico hen do – but Taylor Swift skips it

Selena Gomez has jetted off to Mexico to celebrate her hen do, just hours after she celebrated bestie Taylor Swift’s engagement announcement on social media

Bride-to-be Selena Gomez has shared a slew of photos from her hen do, just hours after reacting to bestie Taylor Swift’s engagement announcement.

The Only Murders In the Building actress, 32, and music producer Benny Blanco took the next step in their relationship in December, with Selena sharing snaps of her future husband’s proposal on Instagram.

Alongside pictures of her sparkling ring, and her with Benny, she wrote: “Forever begins now.” Quick to comment was Taylor Swift, who told her newly engaged pal: “Yes I will be the flower girl.”

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While Taylor may have been keen to be involved when her friend walks down the aisle last year, but eight months on, the Shake It Off hitmaker, 35, was nowhere to be seen as Selena celebrated her recent bachelorette party.

The Emilia Perez star gave fans a sneak peek of her goodbye to singledom festivities on Instagram today, with a whole host of female friends joining her in Cabo San Luca, Mexico.

Selena certainly embraced her new bridal era as she stunned in various white outfits, including a cute white bikini, a pearl-studded halter-neck dress, and a veil with “bride to be” embroidered across it.

Taylor’s absence at Selena’s milestone party comes in the wake of Come And Get It singer sharing a unique reaction to her pal’s engagement to Travis Kelce. After sharing Travis and Taylor’s announcement post on her Instagram Stories, adding “When bestie gets engaged”, Selena reposted a fan post that placed Taylor’s engagement snaps next to one of Selena and Benny’s proposal scene.

Joey Essex unrecognisable as he unveils jaw-dropping transformation before boxing debut

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Joey Essex, a former TOWIE star, is getting ready to make his long-awaited boxing debut against influencer NUMEIRO at Misfits 22. He has revealed a dramatic body transformation.

Before his first major boxing match, Joey Essex has a dramatic new appearance.

Prior to making his official boxing debut this weekend, the 35-year-old former TOWIE star and Love Island contestant has undergone a significant body transformation.

Joey has surprised viewers by revealing a much more physical side than his popular on-screen persona and fame. With his clearly bulging muscles and a toned body, he will now face Portuguese influencer NUMEIRO at Misfits 22 on August 30 at Manchester’s AO Arena.

Joey’s original plan to appear on a Misfits card in Qatar last year before the plans were abandoned has changed significantly. He is not new to boxing, despite having a celebrity background, because his uncle is well-known boxing coach Tony Simms, who co-founded the British boxing team Conor Benn.

Around 7 p.m. in the UK time for the fight, but the full event will start at 5 p.m.

Joey remarked before his debut that he was looking forward to it. I’m so anxious right now. On August 30th, I can’t even express how excited I am to enter that ring. I’ll be in my element. There have been negotiations that were difficult to reach and times that have been in the past.

Boots’ star gifts are back to save you 50% on beauty Christmas gifting – what to buy now

You can currently save 50% on makeup, skincare, and even Yankee Candle gift sets with Boots’ newly released first batch of beauty Star Gifts, which are ready for early Christmas shopping.

Boots has launched its 2025 Star Gifts for Christmas(Image: Getty Images)

August might seem far too early to be starting to think about Christmas, but with just four more paydays to go until December, now is actually the perfect time to start gathering your Christmas shopping. Spreading out the costs of your presents means you’ll be under less financial pressure by the time December rolls around, so you can focus more on the fun and family time of the season.

And Boots just announced its first roll of Star Gifts, which is all 50% off, to ease even more of your money worries. You can save up to £66 on beauty gift sets while also getting a head start on your holiday giving this year.

Read more: According to experts, these will be the top 4 children’s toys for Christmas.

READ MORE: Lush’s Halloween advent calendar features seven distinct, spooky bath favorites.

With gift ideas for everyone in your life, the Boots Star Gifts cover everything from makeup and skincare, to wellness items like diffusers and candles, not to mention beauty sets tailored for both men and women. From big name brands like Yankee Candle, Champneys, Mylee and Ted Baker, the sets are already a great way to save money on multiple beauty items, with the 50% off making it an even better deal.

There are also numerous other retailers who are lowering the costs of their beauty gift sets, which is a great way to save some extra money. While Space NK has reduced some of its top sellers like Sol de Janeiro, Augustinus Bader, and Phlur, LookFantastic offers discounts on sets from companies like L’Occitane, Kiehls, and Lancôme.

The Blushing Icon Gift Set from ICONIC London costs £130, up to £64.01.

Boots Iconic London Star Gift beauty gift set
The ICONIC London beauty gift set contains a full face of makeup(Image: Boots)

The ICONIC London set has now been reduced from £65.99 to £65.99, which is currently a better than half price discount. For the ultimate soft glam makeup look, the set includes six of ICONIC’s favorite beauty products.

You’ll receive a face palette, liquid highlighter, mascara, kohl eyeliner, and lip-plumping gloss, all from the company’s bestseller Prep-Set-Glow mist. It’s the ideal makeup collection for those who love to travel and have everything, complete with a handy gold travel case.

Mylee Gel It Done Kit – was £100, now £49.50

Boots Star Gift Mylee home gel manicure gift set
Do your own gel manicures at home with the Mylee Star Gift(Image: Boots)

This Mylee at-home kit would be a great gift if one of your loved ones enjoys getting their nails done or trying out new manicure designs. The kit now has £50.50 slashed off it, plus a better offer than the half-price introductory offer.

Four nail colors, a base coat, a no-wipe top coat, a 2-in-1 nail prep & wipe, an LED lamp, and more are included in the set. It’s the gift that keeps on giving, making it the ideal way for people to start doing their own nails at home.

Champneys Weekend Bag & Toiletries Set cost £50, but is now £24.50.

Boots Champneys Star Gift set
The Champneys Star Gift set is packed with masculine scented toiletries(Image: Boots)

The Champneys gift set, which includes a generous weekend bag and toiletries, is the ideal present for the men in your life. The set also includes Active Anti-Perspirant Deodorant and Active Hair and Body Wash, as well as Energise Anti-Perspirant Deodorant and Energise Hair and Body Wash.

With ingredients that nourish your mind, body, and soul, each individual set is inspired by Champneys’ renowned spa scents and senses. Ideal for frequent travelers or those who never seem to have their toiletries ready for the holidays.

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Boots Star Gifts are available online and in-store only, though it’s worth noting that the savings are currently limited to online purchases. There are also plenty more stocks that are about to be released (yeah, Yankee Candle sets) or that are already available.

Boots’ star gifts are back to save you 50% on beauty Christmas gifting – what to buy now

You can currently save 50% on makeup, skincare, and even Yankee Candle gift sets with Boots’ newly released first batch of beauty Star Gifts, which are ready for early Christmas shopping.

Boots has launched its 2025 Star Gifts for Christmas(Image: Getty Images)

August might seem far too early to be starting to think about Christmas, but with just four more paydays to go until December, now is actually the perfect time to start gathering your Christmas shopping. Spreading out the costs of your presents means you’ll be under less financial pressure by the time December rolls around, so you can focus more on the fun and family time of the season.

And Boots just announced its first roll of Star Gifts, which is all 50% off, to ease even more of your money worries. You can save up to £66 on beauty gift sets while also getting a head start on your holiday giving this year.

Read more: According to experts, these will be the top 4 children’s toys for Christmas.

READ MORE: Lush’s Halloween advent calendar features seven distinct, spooky bath favorites.

With gift ideas for everyone in your life, the Boots Star Gifts cover everything from makeup and skincare, to wellness items like diffusers and candles, not to mention beauty sets tailored for both men and women. From big name brands like Yankee Candle, Champneys, Mylee and Ted Baker, the sets are already a great way to save money on multiple beauty items, with the 50% off making it an even better deal.

There are also numerous other retailers who are lowering the costs of their beauty gift sets, which is a great way to save some extra money. While Space NK has reduced some of its top sellers like Sol de Janeiro, Augustinus Bader, and Phlur, LookFantastic offers discounts on sets from companies like L’Occitane, Kiehls, and Lancôme.

The Blushing Icon Gift Set from ICONIC London costs £130, up to £64.01.

Boots Iconic London Star Gift beauty gift set
The ICONIC London beauty gift set contains a full face of makeup(Image: Boots)

The ICONIC London set has now been reduced from £65.99 to £65.99, which is currently a better than half price discount. For the ultimate soft glam makeup look, the set includes six of ICONIC’s favorite beauty products.

You’ll receive a face palette, liquid highlighter, mascara, kohl eyeliner, and lip-plumping gloss, all from the company’s bestseller Prep-Set-Glow mist. It’s the ideal makeup collection for those who love to travel and have everything, complete with a handy gold travel case.

Mylee Gel It Done Kit – was £100, now £49.50

Boots Star Gift Mylee home gel manicure gift set
Do your own gel manicures at home with the Mylee Star Gift(Image: Boots)

This Mylee at-home kit would be a great gift if one of your loved ones enjoys getting their nails done or trying out new manicure designs. The kit now has £50.50 slashed off it, plus a better offer than the half-price introductory offer.

Four nail colors, a base coat, a no-wipe top coat, a 2-in-1 nail prep & wipe, an LED lamp, and more are included in the set. It’s the gift that keeps on giving, making it the ideal way for people to start doing their own nails at home.

Champneys Weekend Bag & Toiletries Set cost £50, but is now £24.50.

Boots Champneys Star Gift set
The Champneys Star Gift set is packed with masculine scented toiletries(Image: Boots)

The Champneys gift set, which includes a generous weekend bag and toiletries, is the ideal present for the men in your life. The set also includes Active Anti-Perspirant Deodorant and Active Hair and Body Wash, as well as Energise Anti-Perspirant Deodorant and Energise Hair and Body Wash.

With ingredients that nourish your mind, body, and soul, each individual set is inspired by Champneys’ renowned spa scents and senses. Ideal for frequent travelers or those who never seem to have their toiletries ready for the holidays.

Continue reading the article.

Boots Star Gifts are available online and in-store only, though it’s worth noting that the savings are currently limited to online purchases. There are also plenty more stocks that are about to be released (yeah, Yankee Candle sets) or that are already available.

Actor ‘chosen’ to play next James Bond as odds predict clear favourite

It’s been four years since Daniel Craig officially announced his departure from the James Bond franchise

It’s four years since Daniel Craig played Bond(Image: Getty Images)

It’s been four years since we last saw Daniel Craig don the iconic tuxedo as James Bond, and ever since he hung up his Walther PPK, fans have been left wondering – who will be the next 007?

The final film, No Time To Die, marked the 27th instalment in the legendary franchise, but so far, there’s been no word on the title of the next film or who will step into Bond’s stylish shoes. The character, created by Ian Fleming for his series of spy novels in 1953, was catapulted to global fame in the 1960s when it hit the silver screen.

Over the past six decades, a host of Hollywood heavyweights have portrayed the suave secret agent, including original Bond Sean Connery, David Niven, George Lazenby, Roger Moore, Timothy Dalton, Pierce Brosnan, and of course, Daniel Craig. Now, with Amazon reportedly snapping up the rights to the franchise in a staggering $1 billion deal, anticipation is mounting over who will usher in this new era of Bond.

Bookmaker Betway has thrown its hat into the ring, releasing odds that blend established stars with up-and-coming talent, giving us a glimpse at who might be chosen to fill those legendary loafers – and tux. According to Betway, pop sensation Harry Styles is currently an outside bet to play the next James Bond, with odds of 200/1.

Harry Styles holding up some BRIT Awards.
Harry Styles is currently an outside bet(Image: Getty Images)

Will Poulter and Jonathan Bailey are in the running with odds of 66/1 and 50/1 respectively, but all eyes are on the top half of the list. The all-male lineup includes some of the biggest British actors currently in the industry, as well as some emerging faces, reports the Express.

However, leading the pack with the best odds is Aaron Taylor-Johnson, at 11/10.

Taylor-Johnson, who entered the industry as a child actor, has had an impressive career trajectory. From starring in the teen rom-com Angus, Thongs and Perfect Snogging in 2008 to featuring in Danny Boyle’s latest thriller, 28 Years Later.

At 35, he seems to be a fan favourite for stepping into Bond’s shoes, potentially bringing a new edge to the role with his long hair and full beard – quite different from the smooth 007 we’re used to.

While Taylor-Johnson is currently leading the odds, there are plenty of other contenders hot on his heels. Henry Cavill is a potential front-runner with odds of 3/1, followed by Callum Turner at 5/1 and long-rumoured potential Bond, Theo James, at 8/1.

LONDON, ENGLAND - JUNE 16: Aaron Taylor-Johnson attends the
Aaron Taylor-Johnson is the front runner(Image: Gareth Cattermole/Getty Images)

James has taken on a number of roles that align closely with the genre, in The White Lotus and The Gentleman, demonstrating his ability to handle gritty action roles while maintaining the charm and wit typical of a 007 character. Fans were convinced he’d be the perfect fit, but the odds have started to slip, and it’s believed that he himself has ‘shut down’ the idea.

He confessed to The Guardian: “Everyone’s interested in playing Bond because it’s a big part of British cultural identity, but that probably wouldn’t be me… I do think there are better people for that job. And, honestly, it would be terrifying… You’re opening Pandora’s box.”

Meanwhile, Taylor-Johnson was quizzed by a reporter at the premiere of his latest film about his next venture, to which he responded, “I can’t talk about it.”

Fans continue to speculate as the iconic franchise gears up for its next instalment, and rumours are rife that the next blockbuster is already under development.

The full list of odds:

Aaron Taylor-Johnson – 11/10

Henry Cavill – 3/1

Callum Turner – 5/1

Theo James – 8/1

Harris Dickinson – 10/1

Jack Lowden – 10/1

Aaron Pierre – 12/1

James Norton – 16/1

Josh O’Connor – 25/1

Regé-Jean Page – 25/1

Paul Mescal – 25/1

Idris Elba – 33/1

Tom Hardy – 33/1

Cillian Murphy – 33/1

Stuart Martin – 33/1

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Jonathan Bailey – 50/1

Will Poulter – 66/1

‘Gorgeous’ £36 Primark coat that ‘looks expensive’ is ‘so timeless’

The £36 coat from Pirmark, which is available in two autumnal colors, is adored by shoppers.

Primark shoppers are ‘obsessed’ with the ‘stunning’ style(Image: Yau Ming Low via Getty Images)

Primark is stocking a ‘beautiful’ £36 autumn coat that looks ‘so timeless’. Shoppers love the Longline Mac, which is available in camel or khaki. TikTok user @soniadiane praised both colour options when she shared a try-on video that racked up hundreds of likes. For those interested, the jacket is described as a mac with a collared neckline and button-front fastening.

The product description reads: “A staple in your every season outerwear collection, this longline mac will see you through spring, summer and beyond. Cut to a longline silhouette, it’s a chic and stylish option that will add a sophisticated finishing touch to every look.

You can wear it open or closed thanks to the button-front closure and collared neckline. The versatile colorway coordinates perfectly with every outfit, and the contrast lining extends through the inside of the arms to make the cuffs fold up and add a stylish appearance.

Fashion fan @soniadiane thinks the jacket is perfect for autumn. Her video caption said: “Girlies run to Primark. How GORGEOUS is this expensive looking long trench coat. I am utterly in love and it’s safe to say she came home with me and is hung in my wardrobe ready for the start of my favourite season.

“Also is it me or is she [an alternative] of the M&S viral jacket?! I’m a size 14 and 5ft 5 and picked her up in a medium for £36 which I thought was reasonable considering how absolutely gorgeous she is. They also had her in camel and she was equally stunning but I felt like this khaki was a bit of me!”

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The viewers’ impressions were equally strong. One satisfied customer remarked, “Girl, I picked this up yesterday.” I responded, “I bought her too! Literally, “in LOVE”! Another fan praised Sonia, saying, “Wow you look beautiful.”

“Stunnnnnnnnnnngggggggggggg” was the third phrase. I’m obsessed with it, Sonia responded, “Cannot wait for autumn now”! I love the color of that, a different fan wrote. “Absolutely love it,” was the more encouraging phrase.

You wouldn’t believe it to be from Primark, Sonia replied, “Truly! The ideal fall staple, because it is so thick. Oh, that’s so timeless, wrote another author. Love it”. Isn’t it!, Sonia responded. I didn’t think a coat costing more than 36 euros! I purchased her.

Alternatively, Primark offers a £34 Trapeze Barn Jacket and a £26 Corduroy Bubble Hem Jacket. Both styles have impressed autumn shoppers online. The product description for the Trapeze Barn Jacket says: “Layer up with this barn-style jacket in a rich brown shade.

Primark's Longline Mac is available in two colours
Primark’s Longline Mac is available in two colours(Image: Primark)

Long sleeves, a button-up front, and a traditional corduroy collar are included in the trapeze silhouette for a relaxed fit that widens at the hem. The buttoned cuffs complete the look while the front flap patch pockets add additional functionality. When you need that extra layer, it’s a simple piece to throw over casual outfits.

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Meanwhile, the product description for the Corduroy Bubble Hem Jacket says: “This corduroy jacket is here to bring texture and shape to your seasonal wardrobe. The zip-up front makes it easy to throw on, while the collared neckline adds a polished touch. What makes it special? The bubble hemline creates a relaxed, rounded silhouette that’s both flattering and fun.