Best Instagram accounts to follow to keep you entertained
Staying in is the new going out
Staying in is absolutely the new going out, no least due to government guidelines. While past weekends might have been spent having a BBQ with friends or going to a gig, staying in doesn't mean missing out on all the fun. Every day celebrities and influencers are going live with concerts, sing-a-longs and even bingo games!
Here are the best Instagram activities for adults to do in the comfort of their own homes!
Enjoy a live concert from your favourite artist
Ever dreamed of having Gary Barlow in your living room? James Arthur more your style? Perhaps you'd love to see Jennifer Hudson perform live? Make sure you're on Instagram and following all your favourite musicians, they're constantly going live with performances streamed from their pretty impressive homes. Grab a drink, turn the lights down, the sound up and enjoy your own personal gig.
Play bingo with Jules and Sarah
Part of the Port Salut Crew? Then you'll have already had bingo with Jules and Sarah marked in your digital diary. If not, get ready for some fun! Isle of Paradise founder Jules von Hep and broadcaster Sarah Powell pulled out all the stops for an Instagram live like no other anyone has really seen before. Featuring wigs and big balls, Jules and Sarah hosted some bingo fun and have vowed to do it again. If you missed the first one, be sure to follow them on Instagram so you know when to get your dabber out next!
Watch Miley Cyrus' daily chat show
Miley Cyrus has launched "Bright Minded", a daily chat show featuring other celebrities talking about everything from pop culture to mental health, feminism and body image. Miley comes across brilliantly and has a brilliant ability to get her guests to open up. The show has so far featured celebrities including Reese Witherspoon, Due Lipa and Ellen and it's proving to be a huge hit.
Life drawing with Anti Diet Riot
No matter what your skill or ability, get the pens and paper out and join in with one of Anti Diet Riot's life drawing classes held over digital video platform Zoom. The club are all about body acceptance and ignoring perfectionism, accepting who and how we are and their life drawing classes really embody this. Normally held in London, the team are experimenting with digital versions to lift everyone's spirits in these uncertain times.
Model Becky took to the digital stage in their first class with host Harri on hand dishing out tasks like drawing with two mediums at once and using your non-dominant hand. Seriously fun and empowering!
Cook up a storm with Florence Pugh
Actress Florence Pugh might not be the next Delia Smith when it comes to culinary delights but she has managed to win over everyone's hearts with her addictive personality and wit. Follow along as Florence cooks a butternut squash she "found on the floor of a shop" and basically yells out recipes in a way that's less headmaster and more oddly soothing. Once you've finished laughing, you might even have a decent dinner a the end of it.
Do karaoke with Robbie Williams
Gary Barlow maybe have "The Crooner Sessions" but Robbie is taking him on with a classic karaoke session. Going live on Instagram, Robbie has been taking requests from fans and performing his own classic hits like "Let Me Entertain You" and "Angels" alongside covers from Bob Marley, Oasis and Elvis. Instagram stories vanish after 24 hours so be sure to follow him to be notified when he's live.
Enjoy poetry by Hollie McNish
Hollie McNish is one of the poets to help everyone connect with poetry again. Hollie's now iconic poems about motherhood, feminism and identity have sold tons of books and seen her sell out live performances across the country. Now, Hollie is bringing her poetry to Instagram live with a series of readings which don't even require you to put on clothes if you so wish.
Get fit with Barry's Bootcamp
The workout sessions loved by celebrities are bringing their bootcamp sessions to your living room. Posting high intensity daily workouts on their Instagram stories, Barry's are doing a range of classes that promise to push you to the limit. Do them if you dare!
Get nostalgic with HunsNet
If you've ever worn "jeans and a nice top" or had a crush on Paul Dannan, Instagram account HunsNet will take you right back! Filled with funny memes and even merchandise, HunsNet took things one step further recently and asked fans to submit themselves singing a line of "Whole Again" by Atomic Kitten; this was then stitched together and even Kerry Katona herself made an appearance.
Look out for more opportunities to get involved in future and get those furry boots and huge hoop earrings out ready!
Relax with yoga by Helen Maria Faliveno
London based yogi Helen is bringing her wisdom to Instagram live with accessible yoga for all abilities. From gentle daily stretches to help with working-from-home aches to calming breathing techniques to get you through even the most stressful times, give Helen a follow and find calm from the comfort of your home.