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Hogwarts will reopen in 2022 for a one-off Harry Potter reunion
Hogwarts is reopening in 2022 for a one-off movie reunion featuring Daniel Radcliffe, Rupert Grint, Emma Watson and all your favourite Hogwarts characters.
It's been twenty years since Hagrid announced, "Yer a wizard Harry". Now the cast are back for a Hogwarts Reunion in 2022.
As we say goodbye to 2021 and bring in the new year, a celebration of a different kind will also fall upon the world.
The return of Harry Potter, Ron Weasley and Hermione Granger will feature on our screens as the characters reopen the doors to the magical world of Hogwarts.
To mark the 20th anniversary of the Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone premier in the UK, actors from the cult favourite shared a teaser clip confirming the
The premier will air on HBO on 1 January 2022, before being shown on a range of additional US channels.
According to a statement, the New Year's Day feature will "tell an enchanting making-of story through all-new, in-depth interviews and cast conversations,” before streaming all eight of the Warner Bros. original Harry Potter movies.
Sharing the announcement with the world, Emma Watson stated her gratitude for the show, racking up over 5 million likes:
"Thank you to the fans that have continued to show their support well after the last chapter closed. The magic of the world wouldn’t exist without you. Thank you for fighting to make it such an inclusive and loving place."
Harry Potter and the Philosopher's Stone premiered in the UK in 2001. / Image: Instagram
Watson will return to Hogwarts alongside character favourites like Helena Bonham Carter, Robbie Coltrane, Ralph Fiennes, Jason Isaacs and Gary Oldham.
Imelda Staunton, Tom Felton, James and Oliver Phelps, Mark Williams, Bonnie Wright, Alfred Enoch, Matthew Lewis, Evanna Lynch, Ian Hart, Chris Columbus and many more, will also revisit Hogwarts in the new year.
Waiting another 45 days to hear from our favourite characters may seem like a long time, but as Ron famously stated, "don’t let the muggles get you down".
It's been 11 years since new Hogwarts content was on our screens, we can wait another few weeks.
The Return to Hogwarts will air on HBO Max on 1 January 2022, but more information is likely to be announced before the new year.
An independent açai bowl pop-up is opening a permanent cafe in Leeds city centre.
It seems the açai bowl trend isn't over just yet, and we're absolutely not mad about it.
The aesthetically purple frozen treat isn't just delicious, but is also known to have numerous health benefits making it guilt-free and the perfect post-workout pick me up.
You may remember Açai Social Club that opened as a pop-up in the Victoria Quarter last year, and now they're moving into a permanent spot in the city centre.
Run by a lovely husband and wife duo who have spent the last 15 months exploring cafes around the world, it's safe to say they know exactly what they're talking about.
Their açai is made with the very best ingredients, topped with the freshest fruit and sprinkled with their homemade granola - it doesn't get much better then that does it?
Announcing the very exciting news to Instagram, they said: "Açai Social Club is getting a home. Our very first store is officially on the way! We’ve been working behind the scenes to create a space that’s more about than just açai.
"What started as an idea is finally becoming something you can walk into…There’s still a lot we’re keeping under wraps for now, but we’re so excited to finally share the beginning of what’s to come.
"We can’t wait to open our doors and welcome you in. Your new neighbourhood social club, coming soon."
The exact location of the cafe and its opening date is still under wraps, but we'll of course keep you updated as and when we find out.
Inside FaceGym – Leeds’ newest facial fitness studio loved by celebrities
Clementine Hall
We hope you're ready for your workout, because FaceGym has landed in Leeds.
You may be wondering...what on earth is Facegym? And to be fair, you've got a point.
FaceGym, as they themselves describe it, a 'non-invasive fitness studio concept for the face' using high-intensity facial massage, hand manipulation, and electrical muscle stimulation technology to tone, lift, and sculpt the face without surgery.
Sounds pretty fancy if you ask us, and it feels just as fancy from the moment you step through the door.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Unsurprisingly, it's loved by celebrities worldwide who are looking to get snatched and ditch their gua sha.
Currently occupying five standalone stores in London, one in Cambridge as well as a pop-up in Space NK in Selfridges Manchester, FaceGym will be opening this Friday 18 September inside the coveted Victoria Gate, taking over a 1,772 square foot studio.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
The space really does look like a gym, ditching the standard beauty salon aesthetic for an American-style gym interior complete with the iconic red FaceGym balls all over the place.
A signature sculpt costs £110 for a 45 minute treatment, so it's definitely a treat if you're looking to have skin that can reflect the sun and cheekbones for days.
Images: The Hoot Leeds
Angelo Castello, chief executive at Facegym, said: “We’re incredibly excited to bring Facegym to Leeds and to open in the beautiful Victoria Gate. The city has a thriving beauty, wellness, and retail scene, making it the perfect location for our next studio.
“We’ve seen growing demand from customers across Yorkshire, and we can’t wait to introduce even more people to the benefits of facial fitness.”
You can find out more and book a treatment at FaceGym via their website here.
Sophie Smith -
17th November 2021 
