Waterloo Road star Tina O'Brien and her adorable daughter Scarlett soak up the sun on the hottest day of the year

With the Easter holidays in full swing, Waterloo Road actress Tina O'Brien has been finding ways to keep her daughter occupied.
So after visiting cake shops and museums earlier this week, the former Corrie star decided to make the most of the hottest day of the year as she visited the park.
The 26-year-old brought her daughter Scarlett, two and a half, to a local Manchester park, where it wasn't long before the toddler found a new playmate.

Mummy's little angel: Tina O'Brien carries her two-year-old daughter Scarlett at a park in Manchester

Wearing a brown summer dress and sandals, O'Brien was kept busy dashing around the park after her active toddler.
And she looked amused when her little girl presented her with a dandelion as a gift.
On Monday, O'Brien ended up having a bag of groceries from Tesco stolen off Scarlett's pram during a visit to the Museum Of Science and Industry (MOSI) in Manchester.
She tweeted: 'Loving the MOSI until I had my Tescos shopping nicked off the pram handle - strange day!'

A gift for mummy: Little Scarlett picks a dandelion from the grass

Thank you Scarlett: O'Brien pretends to smell the flower as she thanks her daughter for her present

Over the weekend, O'Brien was embarrassed by photos of her eating a large chocolate cupcake published in a Sunday newspaper.
She jokingly vowed to 'live on salad from now on' on her Twitter page.
O'Brien split from Scarlett's father, current Corrie star Ryan Thomas, in October 2009 after six years together.

 

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She claimed at the time the couple struggled to cope with the changed dynamic in their relationship after becoming parents, with Thomas' busy social life being an issue.
Last year, she briefly dated Waterloo Road cameraman Nick Cox, 35.

Ready for summer: Tina was dressed for the warm weather in a brown sundress and sandals

Despite recent rumours her Corrie character Sarah Louise Platt was going to return to the soap, O'Brien insisted she was happy to stay away.
She said: 'Leaving Corrie was the hardest decision I ever made, but it was the right one.
'I'm really glad I've had the opportunity to do different things. I still watch the show occasionally and get sucked in instantly.'
Aside from the new series of Waterloo Road, O'Brien also starred in the Strictly Come Dancing live tour.
She and her professional partner Jared Murillo were voted out in the fifth week of the last series.

Multi-tasking: Tina chats on her mobile phone as she heads home with her sleepy toddler

Ooh la la! Beyoncé the blonde bombshell touches down in Paris with husband Jay-Z

They say that blondes have more fun and for Beyoncé that definitely seems to be the case as she has dyed her hair a lighter hue.
The 29-year-old singer showed off her new look while enjoying a romantic break in Paris with Jay-Z, 41.
Beyonce had dinner with her husband near Champs Elysees and looked delighted to be taking a break out of their busy schedules to spend some quality time together in the City of Lights.

Crazy in Love: Beyonce and husband Jay Z stepped out in Paris today to have lunch near the Champs Elysees where the singer showed off her lighter hair

It maybe was a late anniversary celebration as the couple celebrated their third year year of marriage on April 4 but they have been a couple for nine years.
The singer has had many looks over the years and rocked various styles - looking great whatever colour she chooses.
The Dreamgirl looked delectable in a strapless patterned mini-dress with this season's very fashion forward cut out panels which gave a hint of her very toned midriff.

New tresses:  Beyonce has gone for a lighter blonde look for the summer

She paired her dress with purple peep-toe heels and a large snakeskin Jimmy Choo Rosabel bag.
Her rapper mogul husband was decidedly more casual and wore green combat pants, a grey shirt and a jeans jackets with white sneakers.
The Single Ladies hitmaker is set to get fans moving with a new dance routine as she gets ready to release her new single called Girls (Who Rule The World).

Sexy outfit: The Dreamgirl looked delectable in a strapless patterned mini-dress with cut out panels which gave a hint of her very toned midriff

Fans got an sneak peak yesterday when the track was leaked online.
Beyonce had hired 200 backing dancers for the shoot and the track is described as a 'stomping club banger' and somewhat of a female anthem.
It will be the first song from her as-yet-titled new album, the follow-up to 2008's I Am... Sasha Fierce.
Beyonce is gearing up to release her fourth solo album in June after playing a selection of tracks to record executives last month.

Beautiful in every shade: Beyonce has rocked several looks including curly, straight and darker hues

Sony Music Australia executive Denis Handlin enthused: 'It was just amazing. She came in and played us six tracks from the album.
'She wants to do a big tour off the back of this record... These songs, the best description I can give is groundbreaking; she’s gone to another level.'
Also this year, Beyonce is expected to film her role as Esther Hoffman in a remake of A Star Is Born, with Clint Eastwood directing.

Upcoming track: Beyonce recently filed the video for her new song Girls (Who Rule The World)