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The Only Way Is Essex star Amber Turner made her return to filming, teasing fans with an Instagram post that left them in awe of her enviable abs. Amber shared the photo from the picturesque Cap St Georges Hotel & Resort, where the cast are currently staying while they film the newest series in Cyprus.The reality star looked effortlessly chic in a coordinated white crochet top and skirt adorned with floral details, which accentuated her toned and tanned midriff. Her bronde locks cascaded in loose waves, and she completed the look with silver strappy heels.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Sales agency Cercamon has debuted the trailer for time-shift drama “Embryo Larva Butterfly,” which has its world premiere in the Proxima Competition section of Karlovy Vary Film Festival. The film, directed and written by Cypriot Kyros Papavassiliou, is described by the festival as “an imaginative film about the paradoxes of time and of romantic and other relationships.” It centers on Penelope and Isidoros, who live in a world where today they are lovers but the following day they scarcely know one another. It is a place where time doesn’t flow, where the days appear randomly in the past, present and future.

The Only Way Is Essex star Ella Rae Wise has candidly admitted she considered quitting the popular ITV2 show while filming upcoming episodes abroad in Cyprus. The 22-year-old reality star has rapidly become a fan favourite since arriving on our screens in 2018, with her friendships and interactions with her castmates often some of the most sought after scenes to watch on screen. However, her idyllic showbiz life and future on the show was recently in jeopardy, when Ella openly admitted that she had very nearly quit the show amid an ongoing feud with co-star and former bestie Junaid Ahmed.

Celebrations were in full swing for Amber Turner's TOWIE return as the cast were spotted partying hard in Cyprus. Amber, 29, looked stunning as she returned to the show following her split with her fellow co-star and boyfriend, Dan Edgar, 33.The reality TV beauty made heads turn as she stepped back onto the TOWIE set wearing white swimwear and a mid-length lace sarong. Amber paired the look with strappy silver sandals, a metallic gold handbag, and big, bouncy blow died hair, as she stood beside her good friend Chloe Meadows, 31, who looked gorgeous in a glittery pink crop top.

Gogglebox favourites Jenny and Lee enjoyed a sun-soaked and fun-filled holiday in Cyprus along with Lee’s partner Steve. It is assumed that they are staying at Lee and Steve’s home as they own a lovely house in the stunning location.

The Only Way Is Essex favourite Courtney Green is best known by her fans for living a life of luxury, regularly sharing snaps on social media of her jet-setting career, trips to plush holiday destinations and enviable city breaks. But today, the 27-year-old brunette beauty let fans in on the less glamourous aspect of travelling the globe, after she revealed she'd been left seasick during a boat trip in Cyprus.Taking to Instagram to share a photo collection with her 593,000 followers, Courtney first of all appeared a picture of sun-kissed beauty, as she posed in a stunning green co-ord set on the deck of the boat.The Essex bombshell opted for a sophisticated cropped shirt, which she paired with matching crochet beach cover-up bottoms, and a silver and gold shell necklace.

The Match Factory has posted fresh deals of for veteran Italian director Marco Bellocchio’s Cannes 2023 Palme d’Or contender Kidnapped about the true story of the kidnapping of a young Jewish boy.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Following the announcement of the North American acquisition by Cohen Media, The Match Factory has revealed further sales in key territories for Marco Bellocchio’s Cannes Competition title “Kidnapped.” The film adapts the true story of the kidnapping of the young Jewish boy Edgardo Mortara, starring Paolo Pierobon, Fausto Russo Alesi, Barbara Ronchi, Enea Sala and Leonardo Maltese. The film has its release secured in the following territories: U.K. and Ireland (Curzon), Australia and New Zealand (Palace Entertainment), Japan (Fine Films), Latin America (Cine Video y TV), Spain (Vertigo Films), Benelux (Cherry Pickers), Switzerland (Agora Films), Poland (Best Film), Portugal (Alambique), Greece and Cyprus (Rosebud.21), Czech Republic and Slovakia (Aerofilms), Ex-Yugoslavia (MCF Megacom), Hungary (Vertigo Media), Baltics (Kino Pavasaris), Bulgaria (Art Fest), Israel (United King Video), Ukraine (Traffic Films), Taiwan (Light Year Images) and Indonesia (Falcon Pictures). Further territories are in negotiation.

Reality star Amber Turner, who is currently enjoying a lavish holiday in the United Arab Emirates, took to Instagram to show off her impressive abs as fans commented “Dan who?” following her recent split from Dan Edgar. Amber, 29, looked nothing short of stunning as she posed poolside whilst on holiday in Dubai.The sun and sea certainly looked good on the star as she showed off her tan and washboard abs in a neutral-coloured bikini with a stylish white crochet maxi-skirt and shirt over the top. She stylishly paired the outfit with some Louis Vuitton sandals and a Louis Vuitton bag paired with oversized sunglasses.

A 'perfect' couple who were planning their dream wedding abroad tragically died following a devastating house fire.

Amber Turner has reportedly pulled out of a TOWIE cast trip following her split from ex Dan Edgar. The Only Way Is Essex star, 29, announced that she and Dan, 33, had called time on their six year romance in May 2023, confirming rumours of their separation on Instagram.

Steve Clarke insists the ghosts of Georgia don't need exorcised at Hampden - because giving Scotland a better future than the past is the only thing driving him on.

Khvicha Kvaratskhelia admits he's "tired" after a long season - but he's determined to end three frustrating months by shooting down Scotland in the hunt to qualify for Euro 2024.

Scotland assistant manager John Carver believes Manchester United midfielder Scott McTominay can have just as big an influence as Erling Haaland when they face Norway in Oslo on Saturday evening.

Maisie Smith and Max George tease engagement as he 'puts a ring on it' in a new video posted to TikTok.The loved-up couple took a trip out to Frankie&Benny's for a 90s throwback meal, as they posted about the experience, and shared a look at what they dug into. As he asked if you could "get enough sauce on those wings," Max, 33, then said: "And then I popped the big question," as he could be seen sliding an onion ring onto the left finger of 21 year old Maisie's hand. Its not the first time the couple, who have been dating for around a year, have sparked engagement rumours.

Holidaymakers heading to Cyprus for the summer holidays have been warned they could be fined if they are caught breaking the country's driving laws.

Peter Caranicas Deputy Editor The Los Angeles Greek Film Festival, an annual showcase that brings films and filmmakers from Greece, Cyprus and other countries in the region to the United States, announced the winners of its 2023 Orpheus Awards at a ceremony on Sunday night at the Silver Screen Theatre in the Pacific Design Center. Toplining the honors: “Listen,” directed by Maria Douza, which won for best fiction feature film. “Iman,” helmed Corina Avramidou and Kyriakos Tofarides, took home the special jury award for best film, and Panos Koutras won the best director award for “Dodo.” Spiros Jacovides won an honorable mention for best director for “Black Stone,” and Efthalia Papacosta was awarded the best performance trophy for “Listen.” “Black Stone” also won the audience award for feature film, and an honorable mention for best performance went to Stephanie Atala for “Iman.”

Soccer Aid will this year take place at Old Trafford as the charity football match returns to Manchester.

Naman Ramachandran The first trailer has been unveiled for documentary “In the Shadow of Beirut,” executive produced by Hillary Clinton, Chelsea Clinton and Siobhan Sinnerton for HiddenLight Productions. The film is a cinematic portrait of modern-day Lebanon as seen through the eyes of four families living in the impoverished Sabra and Shatila neighbourhoods of the city, the scene of an infamous massacre in 1982. It filmed over four years with unique access to the families within these largely restricted areas and is co-directed by Stephen Gerard Kelly, in his debut, and Garry Keane (Sundance selection “Gaza,” 2019). Kelly built up his relationship with the families over a six-year period.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor The Karlovy Vary Intl. Film Festival, Eastern and Central Europe’s leading cinema event, has unveiled its lineup, which includes new works by Pascal Plante, Stephan Komandarev, Tinatin Kajrishvili and Babak Jalali in the Crystal Globes Competition. They will vie against films by up-and-comers Ernst De Geer, Itsaso Arana and Cyril Aris. The section has nine world and two international premieres. Oscar nominated actor Patricia Clarkson is one of the jury members. The Proxima Competition, which made its debut at last year’s KVIFF, presents what the festival defines as “bold works,” directed by young filmmakers and renowned auteurs alike. The section comprises of 10 world and two international premieres. The festival says “playfulness, courage and freshness can be found” in the new films by Swiss auteur Thomas Imbach, Poland’s Olga Chajdas, Cyprus-born Kyros Papavassiliou, French filmmaker Émilie Brisavoine and Romanian documentarist Alexandru Solomon, among others.

Vicky Pattison is excitedly gearing up to tie the knot with fiancé Ercan Ramadan.The couple first met through a mutual friend in 2019, shortly after Vicky’s split from ex-fiancé John Noble. Announcing their engagement in February 2022, the pair celebrated with a lavish bash in London last summer. But Vicky went on to admit that plans for next year’s wedding had ground to a halt as they had been occupied preparing for the party.

piece of work, according to Kate Middleton.In remarks that resurfaced this week, the Princess of Wales revealed one of her husband’s least desirable habits — and it involves takeout food.While visiting a Royal Air Force Base in Cyprus, Greece, in 2018, Middleton claimed her husband is a “nightmare” when he eats pizza on the couch, according to The Mirror and Marie Claire. “Keep the pizza off the sofas,” Prince William, 40, reportedly advised, as the base opened a new recreational area.“You’re a nightmare with that,” Middleton, 41, remarked in response.The Post reached out to Kensington Palace for comment. It seems it’s no secret the princess and her husband enjoy the Italian delicacy from time to time.Last month, the pair made a surprise pizza delivery to the Dowlais Rugby Club, People reported.They arrived with 22 pies, with toppings such as pepperoni, barbecue chicken, and goat cheese.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Adrian Wootton, CEO of Film London and the British Film Commission, will preside over the jury of the Malta Film Commission’s inaugural Mediterrane Film Festival celebrating movies from the Mediterranean Basin. The fest, which will take place in Valletta, Malta’s capital, and other locations on the island between June 25-30, will showcase films from each of the MED9 nations, an alliance of nine Mediterranean and Southern European Union member states. It comprises: Croatia, Cyprus, France, Greece, Italy, Malta, Portugal, Slovenia and Spain. Besides Wotton the other jury members are “Triangle Of Sadness”actor Zlatko Burić; Cypriot filmmaker Tonia Mishiali; French actor and director Vahina Giocante; Greek producer Amanda Livanou; Italian journalist Boris Sollazzo; Maltese critic Mario Azzopardi; Portuguese journalist and programmer José Vieira Mendes; Slovenian journalist Tina Poglajen; and Spanish programmer Carlos Reviriego.

The Eurovision Song Contest final is underway with singers from 26 all taking to the stage.

The UK's Eurovision hopes this year rest on the shoulder of singer Mae Muller.

The Eurovision Song Contest 2023 will take place in Liverpool with a live audience at the M&S Bank arena tonight.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent “False Flag” director Oded Raz is set to direct “Jerusalem 67,” an epic period thriller retelling Israel’s unlikely victory during the Six Day War in 1967. The long-gestating project is getting ready to shoot on location in Jerusalem on Aug. 16 and is being produced by New York-based Joseph Schick, a U.S. lawyer who started developing it over a decade ago. Yael Grobglas (“Supergirl”) is in advanced negotiations to play the lead role as a civilian haunted by a painful childhood who leaves her family to serve on the frontlines of war. Itzik Cohen, whose acting credits include “Fauda” and “The Beauty Queen of Jerusalem” is in advanced negotiations to join the cast.

The second of two Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals took place on Thursday in Liverpool, northern England.

The second Eurovision Song Contest semi-finals will take place on Thursday night and will see 16 countries battle it out for a place in the grand final.

Millie Mackintosh has opened up about experiencing a terrifying panic attack aboard a flight to Crete that left her feeling like she was "moments from death".The 33 year old former Made in Chelsea star recently went on holiday to Crete with a pal and the two young daughters that she shares with husband, Hugo Taylor - Sienna, three, and Aurelia, 18 months. After previously admitting that she was "embarrassed" after a "horrific" flight experience with the two young children, Millie has now admitted that she had a panic attack during the flight, which made her feel like she was going to die.Taking to Instagram, Millie shared a pensive selfie aboard the flight in question, as she said that she hadn't spoken about mental health for a while, and wanted "to be real" with her followers.

She may not have bagged 'the One' during her stint on Love Island last summer, but apparently, nothing is stopping former bombshell Danica Taylor from tying the knot.The 22 year- ld dancer and model - who appeared on the 2022 series of ITV2's much-loved dating series - recently shared a new post on Instagram from Vegas wearing what appears to be a wedding dress. Captioning the compilation video, which sees the star - who earlier this year rubbed shoulders with Helen Mirren at a film premiere - dancing in a white gown to Beyonce's TikTok hit sound I'm On To See My Husband', Danica wrote: "What happens in vegas, stays in vegas right ??" The video starts at the Nevada capital's Tunnel of Love, before it cuts to the bombshell cutting shapes beside a baby pink Cadillac in a lace silk gown, which she paired with some silver stilettos.

Filming on MTV's reality show Geordie Shore has been “abandoned” for the time being after the cast became ill while taping the show on location in Europe, according to reports. The new series, which is yet to be confirmed by MTV, was set to be filmed in sunny Cyprus.

Eurovision Song Contest has concluded, with 10 countries currently proceeding to the Grand Finals this Saturday (May 13).A grand total of 26 countries will participate in the finals, consisting of 10 finalists from semi-finals round 1, 10 finalists from semi-finals round 2, the “big 5” and Ukraine.The first 10 finalists from semi-finals round 1 has finally been revealed after a slew of performances and voting, with the following countries coming out on top: Norway, Serbia, Portugal, Croatia, Switzerland, Israel, Moldova, Sweden, Czechia and Finland.Watch Norway’s Alessandra perform ‘Queen of Kings’ below.This means that the countries eliminated from the contest following the first rounds of semi-finals are the Netherlands, Malta, Latvia, Ireland and Azerbaijan.Countries set to take part in the second round of semi-finals on Thursday (May 11) are: Denmark, Armenia, Romania, Estonia, Belgium, Cyprus, Iceland, Greece, Poland, Slovenia, Georgia, San Marino, Austria, Albania, Lithuania and Australia.Watch Sweden representative Loreen‘s performance of ‘Tattoo’ below.The “Big 5” countries guaranteed a spot in the finals without having to participate in semi-finals are France, Germany, Spain, the UK and Italy, as they contribute the most financially to the Eurovision Song Contest. Last year’s winners Ukraine also automatically qualify for the finals this year.Ireland’s elimination from this year’s contest marks the latest in a string of failed attempts to qualify, with the country not making eight of its 10 most recent attempts.

The first Eurovision Song Contest semi-final has taken place in Liverpool.

The first round of Eurovision 2023 semi-finals have taken place at Liverpool's M&S Bank Arena, with hosts Alesha Dixon, Hannah Waddingham and Julia Sanina welcoming 15 acts to battle it our for a place in this weekend's grand final.

This year’s Eurovision Song Contest is almost upon us and the excitement is truly building.