'Always trust your gut': Brookside star Dean Sullivan issues warning as he opens up on his cancer journey

Ellise Shafer Though Priscilla Presley was not initially part of the Venice Film Festival press conference to discuss Sofia Coppola’s biographical drama about her relationship with Elvis Presley, she jumped in on the conversation when asked what it was like to see her life portrayed on screen. “It’s very difficult to sit and watch a film about you, about your life, about your love,” Priscilla Presley began as tears welled in her eyes. After taking a moment to collect herself, she continued: “Sofia did an amazing job.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Venice Film Festival artistic director Alberto Barbera is adamant about his decision to place six Italian movies in this year’s 23-title festival lineup. “Nobody accused the French of chauvinism because they had seven French films in competition in Cannes this year,” Barbera quipped to a snarky Italian reporter when the Venice lineup was announced in July, though he did concede, “It’s true that in the past I have not done this.” Indeed, Barbera’s previous limit on Italian movies in competition for the Golden Lion was five titles last year, which some local critics considered a stretch.

Naman Ramachandran London’s National Theatre has unveiled the complete ensemble cast for Roald Dahl’s “The Witches,” a co-production with the Roald Dahl Story Company. The stage musical is directed by Lyndsey Turner (“The Crucible”), features book and lyrics by Olivier Award-winner Lucy Kirkwood (“Mosquitoes”) along with music and lyrics by Tony Award nominee Dave Malloy (“Natasha, Pierre & The Great Comet of 1812”). Based on the 1983 novel by Dahl, the musical follows an English boy and his Norwegian grandmother in a world where child-hating societies of witches secretly exist in every country.

Ellise Shafer Woody Allen got a warm ovation from journalists at the press conference for “Coup de Chance” at the Venice Film Festival, where he managed to avoid any controversial questions about his stalled career and the sexual abuse allegations made against him by his daughter, Dylan Farrow. That was in large part thanks to his longtime cinematographer, Italian superstar Vittorio Storaro, who spoke for nearly a third of the press conference, while answering a single question.

K.J. Yossman Netflix has teased a storyline from the sixth and final season of its hit drama series “The Crown.” The show, which first launched in 2016, follows the trials and tribulations of the British Royal Family, beginning with the death of King George VI and the succession of his daughter, Queen Elizabeth, to the throne. The final season, set to air later this year, is believed to cover the death of Princess Diana and, Netflix has revealed, will also feature a royal wedding.

A man in his 60s has been rushed to hospital following a 'serious crash' on the M62. Emergency services descended on the motorway this morning (September 4) following a collision involving two cars near Salford.

The stabbing of a boy at a venue in Manchester city centre is being linked to the shooting of a 16-year-old last month, the Manchester Evening News understands. The boy was knifed in the back on Saturday evening at the Love Factory on Dantzic Street in the Green Quarter. The warehouse was hosting an event at the time.

Three people have been rushed to hospital following a house fire in Bolton. Firefighters battled flames at a property on St Gregory's Close, in Farnworth, last night (September 3).

Eamonn Holmes has shared a worrying health update as he returned to screens. The broadcaster was seen back fronting his GB News breakfast show without his usual co-host Isabel Webster when he commented on his health woes that have been plaguing him for years.

The Education Secretary was caught on camera voicing her frustrations over coverage surrounding the potentially dangerous concrete in many British schools.

Emergency services descended on a busy Stockport junction after a crash involving a bicycle and a car. Police closed off the junction of Ladybridge Road and Councillor Lane, in Cheadle Hulme, before 7pm last night (September 3).

Work has begun on several Greater Manchester schools affected by dangerous crumbly concrete as 'mitigating measures' are put in place.

Coronation Street star Sally Carman-Duttine has been supported by her co-stars as she shared news of a gig away from her role on the cobbles. The actress is best known for playing Abi Franklin in the ITV soap after making her debut back in 2017.

Blink-182 drummer Travis Barker shared images from the prayer room at Glasgow airport hours after cancelling their UK and Ireland shows last weekend.The band announced on Friday (September 1) that they were cancelling a number of their upcoming shows due to “an urgent family matter” that meant Barker had to return home to the United States.Blink were due to perform in Glasgow that day, which has now been postponed along with their Belfast and Dublin shows.Due to an urgent family matter, Travis has had to return home to the States. The Glasgow, Belfast, and Dublin shows are being postponed.

Kanye West and his partner Bianca Censori have reportedly been “banned for life”, after indecent exposure on a Venice boat.The incident took place in Venice recently, when the artist was photographed with his underwear down during a canal boat ride with his partner, and criticised for indecent exposure.Now, the boating firm has publicly called out the 46-year-old rapper and his 28-year-old partner for the event, and subsequently banned them from ever boarding any of the company’s boats ever again.Speaking with the Daily Mail Australia (via The Independent), Venezia Turismo Motoscafi of the company explained the company’s distance from the musician following the images coming to light, and explained that the two would have been kicked off the vessel if the driver had noticed.“The driver had to keep a lookout for traffic and did not see these obscenities,” they began. “If this had happened, he would have immediately disembarked and reported the transgressors to those in authority.”They also claimed that the driver did not notice the events unfolding in the back of the boat as a third person with the couple had “obstructed the captain’s view”.“We completely dissociate ourselves from such acts and behaviour,” they added.

Oscar-winning make-up artist – has revealed that he “feels sorry” for fitting Bradley Cooper with a prosthetic nose in the upcoming film Maestro.The make-up artist faced backlash earlier this year after a trailer was shared for the upcoming Netflix film, which sees Bradley Cooper take on the role of legendary composer Leonard Bernstein.The controversy stemmed from the actor being fitted with a prosthetic nose for the role – with some taking to social media with concerns that the artistic choice was anti-Semitic.Now, Hiro has come forward to address the backlash, and said that he was only looking to make Cooper’s portrayal of Bernstein “as real as possible”.“I wasn’t expecting that to happen,” he said of the criticism at the 2023 Venice Film Festival on Saturday (September 2), per Deadline. “I feel sorry that I hurt some people’s feelings.”“I wanted to portray Lenny as real as possible…He’s photogenic and a great person,” he added.

Example has announced details of a lengthy UK and Ireland tour – kicking off in February 2024.The grime-pop crossover star (real name Elliot Gleave) is known for his electro-pop chart-climbers such as ‘Kickstarts’, ‘Unorthodox’ with grime star Wretch 32, and his first UK Number One ‘Changed The Way You Kiss’.Today (September 4), the BRIT Award-nominated rapper has unveiled his 17-stop headlining ‘Bangers, Hits And A Couple New Bits’ tour – which will start in Bridlington Spa on February 2 next year, stopping in Nottingham, Cardiff and more, before ending in his hometown of London on February 24.Those with access to the pre-sale, fans can grab tickets this Wednesday (September 6) at 10am, before tickets go on general sale this Friday (September 8) at 10am. Fans can find the datse below and can buy any available tickets here.FEBRUARY2 – Bridlington, EN – Bridlington Spa4 – Lincoln, EN – The Engine Shed5 – Buckley, EN – The Tivoli7 – Glasgow, SC – O2 Academy8 – Newcastle, SC – NX9 – Nottingham, EN – Rock City10 – Manchester, EN – O2 Victoria Warehouse12 – Bristol, EN – O2 Academy13 – Bexhill, EN – De La Warr Pavilion14 – Bournemouth, EN – O2 Academy16 – Birmingham, EN – O2 Academy17 – Leeds, EN – O2 Academy18 – Norwich, EN – UEA20 – Belfast, IE – The Limelight21 – Dublin, IE – 3Olympia Theatre23 – Cardiff, WLS – The Great Hall24 – London, EN – The Roundhouse Bangers, Hits and a Couple New Bitshttps://t.co/bRO4Dw4xdxPre sale at the link above.

McDonald's have announced the return of their much-loved Monopoly promotion, which launches in restaurants this week.

Manchester City have three main injury concerns to address upon their return from the international break.

A child was diagnosed with a rare eye cancer after she was told it was eczema.

One of This Morning's favourite stars has confirmed his return to the show as they answer fans' demands. Craig Doyle was last seen on the programme at the end of July after spending his stint over the summer hosting with Josie Gibson.

All of a sudden, Jadon Sancho's future at Manchester United is back on the agenda.

Wetherspoons will be slashing its food and drinks prices for one day only. Punters heading to the pub chain will see prices reduced by 7.5%.

One Piece is breaking all sorts of Netflix streaming records!

Emilia Clarke sparkles in a chic black dress at the 2023 Deauville American Film Festival on Sunday (September 3) in Deauville, France.

Amanda Seyfried won’t be attending the 2023 Toronto International Film Festival.

Joe Jonas was still wearing his wedding ring at the Jonas Brothers’ gig in Austin, Texas on Sunday night amid divorce reports.

The third instalment in the Denzel Washington-led “Equalizer” franchise topped the domestic box office this weekend with $34.5 million according to studio estimates Sunday. By the end of the Monday holiday, Sony expects that total will rise to $42 million.

As we officially move into autumn, we’re permanently on the lookout for some must-have pieces to add to our wardrobes that will see us through the colder months. Although autumn and winter dressing is all about being practical, we’re not about to give up on looking stylish either, which is why we’re always looking for those special items that manage to combine the two.

Meghan Markle might have enjoyed herself watching Beyoncé’s Renaissance tour, but Prince Harry wasn't half as happy, according to a body language expert.The Royal pair were spotted partying on a private balcony at the gig in California last Friday evening, 1 September, along with Meghan's mother Doria Ragland, ahead of their trip to Germany for the Invictus Games this week. It was the first of three shows Beyoncé was performing at the venue as part of her ongoing smash hit tour. But speaking on behalf of Betfair Bingo , body language expert Darren Stanton has claimed Harry was "out of his comfort zone" and "unimpressed" despite his wife Meghan having a good time.

GB News presenter Eamonn Holmes has spoken today (September 4) about his health issues while presenting his programme. Opening up about his health, he said to guest Tim Franklin: "I can't run, I can't walk, I can't do anything except watch TV and eat.

No Crying in Baseball: The Inside Story of ‘A League of Their Own’: Big Stars, Dugout Drama, and a Home Run for Hollywood,” by Erin Carlson, out now (Hachette Books). And Davis wasn’t even the second choice for the now-classic movie, which tells the story of the All-American Girls Professional Baseball League, a real-life professional women’s baseball league that existed during World War II.Seemingly every young actress in Hollywood wanted to be part of the movie, including Sean Young — who showed up to auditions in an “antique Yankees uniform.” Courteney Cox, Cindy Crawford, Sarah Jessica Parker, Tatum O’Neal, Brooke Shields, Marisa Tomei, Kyra Sedgwick, Robin Wright and even Marla Maples all vied for roles. Farrah Fawcett also wanted in, despite being in her 40s by then.“When you see a movie in which all the leads are women and all the men are supporting parts, you want to be in it,” said Lori Petty, chosen to be Dottie’s kid sister, Kit.

Heading back to school in September can be a daunting task for any mum, especially when you have a long list of children to get ready for their big day ahead. Sue Radford, star of Channel 5's show 22 Kids and Counting, has a clever trick on how she gets her children back to school smoothly, from ordering uniforms online to prepping their breakfast in advance.The family is made up of parents Sue and Noel and their 22 children, Chris, 34, Sophie, 29, Chloe, 28, Jack, 26, Daniel, 24, Luke, 22, Millie, 21, Katie, 20, James, 19, Ellie, 18, Aimee, 17, Josh, 16, Max, 14, Tillie, 13, Oscar, 11, Casper, 10, Hallie, eight, Phoebe, seven, Archie, five, Bonnie, four, and Heidie, three.

When Big Brother made its debut in 2000 on Channel 4, the show marked the start of a new genre of TV. It promised contestants the chance to take part in a “social experiment”, and involved hopefuls entering a custom-built house where viewers at home could watch their every move. Over the course of 18 years and 19 series, the reality show turned competitors such as Alison Hammond, Jade Goody and Adele Roberts into household names, with the series three finale amassing an impressive 9.9 million viewers.

Kerry Katona showed off her three stone weight loss as she jetted off on holiday after slamming her ex-husband Brian McFadden in a scathing attack about his parenting skills. While our source exclusively told OK! that Brian will be “fuming” over her remarks, Kerry, 42, has been enjoying a getaway with her fiancé Ryan Mahoney, and her children.

Holly Willoughby made her highly-anticipated return to presenting duties on This Morning following her summer break, alongside her co-star Alison Hammond. The pair began the ITV show with a hug, as they appeared back on screen together for first time after an all-singing-and-dancing opening segment from the cast of Mamma Mia! The Party, on Monday, 4 September.