Coronation Street favourite Sue Cleaver signs to major new BBC show

Steve Coogan has defended his decision to sign an open letter calling for a ceasefire in Gaza amid the current Israel-Hamas conflict, while also condemning the “horrific” Hamas attacks.Coogan was among over 2,000 names from the arts world who signed the letter. Tilda Swinton, Massive Attack‘s Robert Del Naja and Miriam Margoyles are also among the signees.The letter condemns various governments for “not only tolerating war crimes but aiding and abetting them” amid the current conflict between Israel and the Palestinian group Hamas, as well as “every act of violence against civilians and every infringement of international law whoever perpetrates them”.Citing Israeli Minister of Defence Yoav Gallant’s depiction of Palestinians as “human animals”, the letter goes on to argue that Palestinians “have become people to whom almost anything can be done”.However, some have criticised the letter for not openly condemning the actions of Hamas, who reignited tensions between Israel and Palestine when it launched its biggest ever attack on Israel on October 7, killing over 1,000 people.In response, Israel imposed a “total siege” on Gaza, threatening to cut off electricity, fuel and supplies of food and water.

Princess Margaret — the younger sister of Queen Elizabeth II — engaged in a torrid affair with Hollywood superstar Eddie Fisher in 1953, with Fisher reportedly bragging he satisfied the royal “multiple times” during “explosive sex.”“Eddie never talked about Princess Margaret in public, he respected her too much, but he told me about their encounter many, many times during our marriage. He looked back on it with great affection,” Terry Richard, Fisher’s fourth wife, told the Daily Mail in a new interview.Details of the tryst, down to the “cigarette smoke and expensive perfume,” are included in Richard’s new memoir, “Beauty Queen Dreams,” the outlet reported.

Hackney Diamonds,” Jagger appeared in a few “SNL” skits, while Gaga introduced the Puerto Rican rapper before he performed. In one sketch, Jagger plays “Sister Kevin,” who confesses to sleeping with the other nuns at their convent.

Prince Harry is enjoying F1!

The Nightmare Before Christmas fans shouldn’t be expecting a sequel… at all.

. Here's what went down: On October 19, Saturday Night Live's appeared as a guest on The Kelly Clarkson Show to discuss a range of topics, including the celebrity couple that has been on since attended that on September 24.During their chat, criticized all the Swift-based commentary during NFL football games, which SNL poked fun at with a featuring a cameo by Travis Kelce himself. “It’s not hilarious how it is literally taking over the NFL for people that like watching sports now,” Clarkson said.

Josh Allen is the starting quarterback of the Buffalo Bills and fans are often wondering about his dating life.

Glen Powell is celebrating his big day!

Chicago Med is full of big talent – and even bigger earnings.

Pedro Pascal is one of Hollywood’s hottest stars, so it’s no surprise that his dating life is very much on the minds of inquiring fans.

There are some extremely exciting new reports regarding Rihanna!

Lupita Nyong’o is speaking out.

The author of the popular “Divergent” book series is opening up about the three movies that were made based on the books.

Princess Eugenie is opening up about her appearance.

An Indian restaurant and takeaway in Bearsden has been forced to close after the building caught fire on Sunday.

A year to the day since VAR was given it’s live TV debut in Scottish football and Hearts hosted Celtic at Tynecastle again.

Princess Andre has updated fans on social media during a Q&A on her Instagram page.

Amazon shoppers are raving about an 'excellent' and 'quality' iron that can help get you through the dreaded chore. Making sure clothes are neat and without creases is an important task for many, but that does not make ironing any more enjoyable.

If a renovation project is calling your name then this grand country house with its own tennis court could be the one for you.

Christopher Vourlias Annecy Cristal Prize winner Áron Gauder, who won the festival’s top prize in 2005 for his time-traveling love story “The District!”, returned to the prestigious French animation event this year with “Four Souls of Coyote,” an epic adventure inspired by a Native American myth about the creation of the universe that scooped the festival’s Jury Award. Produced by Budapest-based animation studio Cinemon Entertainment and written and created by Gauder, the 2D-animated project is Hungary’s selection for the best international feature film race at the 96th Academy Awards and plays next at the Hungarian Film Festival of Los Angeles, which runs Oct. 27 – Nov.

Christopher Vourlias It’s been more than 15 years since Oscar-nominated cinematographer and director Lajos Koltai (“Fateless,” “Malena”) helmed his last film, “Evening” (2007), a poignant meditation on mortality, regret and womanhood that featured a star-studded ensemble cast, including Vanessa Redgrave, Glenn Close, Eileen Atkins and Meryl Streep, and was released domestically by Focus Features. For his return to the director’s chair, the Hungarian-born filmmaker also returns closer to home with “Semmelweis,” a period biopic drama about a Hungarian doctor who turns the medical establishment on its head in 19th-century Vienna. The film opens the 21st Hungarian Film Festival of Los Angeles, which runs Oct.

Drake Doremus As my friend Bob George used to say, “You’re getting close.” He’d say it about my personal life and he’d say it on set. He always knew what the missing pieces were and wasn’t afraid to tell me. I met Bob, who died last week at 51 in a tragic bike accident in Silver Lake, through a friend.

Christopher Vourlias As a young boy growing up in Budapest, a town that would come to be known as “Hollywood on the Danube,” Béla Bunyik dreamed of being in the pictures. “I fell in love with movies in Hungary back in the ’50s,” Bunyik tells Variety. “When I was 12 years old, I started to work as an extra in a few movies….

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media Reporter Martin Scorsese‘s star-studded crime epic “Killers of the Flower Moon” impressed in its box office debut, collecting $23 million from 3,628 North American theaters over the weekend. The film also brought in $21 million from 63 international territories for a global total of $44 million.

Bad Bunny showed the world he has no flaws on Saturday Night Live… literally!

Princess Andre has given her fans a rare update on her relationship with her boyfriend. The 16-year-old social media model first went public with the romance after she attended her mother Katie Price ’s 45th Birthday bash with her beau in May. Keeping their relationship low profile ever since, some of the teen's fans wanted to know if they were still going strong.

Three months after welcoming a beautiful baby girl named Finty, Ferne McCann is embracing her post-partum figure as she focuses on her health.The First Time Mum star, 33, shared a post to her nutrition-based Instagram, where she posts about health and fitness, celebrating fitting back into a pair of jeans she wore prior to falling pregnant. Over the moon with her weight loss since giving birth, Ferne shared her excitement by writing in the caption: "You lot won’t believe it…..I’ve only gone and got myself into my jeans ….I am absolutely BUZZING! "A few weeks ago these wouldn’t even do up!!! & 2 months before that I could barely pull them up over my thighs." Explaining how she has achieved weight loss through changing her diet, she continued: "Here’s the deal…all I have been following is my simple, delicious breakfast plan.

Kourtney Kardashian reflected on her "fights" with younger sister Kim Kardashian in a sweet birthday tribute after missing her party. Kourtney, 44, who is currently pregnant with her fourth child, and her first with husband Travis Barker, posted a throwback snap of herself with Kim, who turned 43 on October 21.The eldest Kardashian sister wrote: "Happy happy birthday," as she tagged Kim.

The Pogues frontman Shane MacGowan has been praying for "peace and love" during his current hospital stay, his wife Victoria Mary Clarke has shared. Sharing a photo of Shane, 65, on X, formerly Twitter, Victoria gave fans an update on her husband's health, as she penned the caption: "Shane is praying for peace and love [heart emoji] for everyone in the world @ShaneMacGowan @poguesofficial." Fans were quick to send well-wishes to the singer, with one writing: "Speedy recovery Shane. Sensing love to you both" And another added: "Lovely! Thank you, Shane! We're also sending great energy right back at you, legend!" "Thank you Shane and Victoria.

While they have reportedly been taking things slow since beginning to date earlier this year, Kendall Jenner and her rumoured boyfriend Bad Bunny were out in full force on Saturday night as they celebrated his hosting debut. The rapper took to the helm of Saturday Night Live for the presenting gig, and was supported by model Kendall. 27, throughout as she watched on - before heading to the afterparty with a number of famous faces.

ITV has updated it's policy on work relationships, months after Phillip Schofield admitted to having an "unwise but not illegall" affair with a younger male colleague. The 61-year-old presenter caused a media storm back in May when he stepped down from hosting daytime show This Morning and revealed details of the affair, leading to him being dropped by his talent agency and cutting ties with his former co-stars.

Big Brother 2023 is currently in full swing, and so far, we've already had a number of almost row worthy moments, with cracks beginning to show about how people really feel about each other. While we all know Kerry, 40, and Farida, 50, didn't see eye to eye from the start, the latest nominations have proved that other housemates are beginning to grate on one another, too.

They’re used to living the high life, but the nine celebrities who signed up to this year’s Stand Up To Cancer challenge are facing their tallest order yet. Host and team leader Paddy McGuinness took the brave celebs into the Austrian Alps to learn how to high wire walk, and face a series of vertigo-inducing tasks to prepare them for one final challenge – to wire walk 90 metres above one of London’s most iconic landmarks. “Some people have really struggled and there were lots of tears,” says Paddy.

Former Coronation Street star Nicola Thorp has announced she is pregnant with her first child.

Christine McGuinness has been left in tears as she told her fans it's a 'new life' as she showed off her extravagant new purchase. The model had been keeping a little bit of a low profile on social media as she said she was keeping her "head down" and was in a "get the job done mode."

Peter Kay has expressed interest in bringing back Phoenix Nights for a feature film.The comedian co-created and starred in the Channel 4 sitcom about a working men’s club in Bolton, which ran for two seasons from 2001 to 2002. It later spawned the 2004 spin-off Max And Paddy’s Road To Nowhere for six episodes.In his new book TV: Big Adventures On The Small Screen, Kay said he still writes down ideas for Phoenix Nights and suggested he’s considering bringing it back for a film.“I had an idea only today of Brian getting Young Kenny to paint an enormous letter ‘H’ on the roof of the club so he can advertise they’ve got a helicopter pad,” Kay wrote (via The Daily Mail).