Corrie fans call for soap to 'sweep all the awards' over acid attack story as they applaud 'phenomenal' scenes

Starz comedy’s second season follows Ashley (Jasmine Cephas Jones) and her son Sean (Atticus Woodward) as they go on their first family weekend visitation to San Quentin State Prison, where husband and dad Miles (Rafael Casal) is serving a five-year sentence. The installment is packed with nuance, as viewers get an inside look at what the families of incarcerated individuals go through as they try to maintain relationships with their imprisoned loved ones.While Ashley and Miles try to make the most of their circumstances, Sean throws a curveball at their plans when the young, mixed-race child unexpectedly blurts out the N-word in conversation with his parents.Though they first try to sweep the topic under the rug — knowing their 7-year-old couldn’t begin to understand the nuances that come with the word — Sean’s insistence on understanding the topic forces them to talk him through the history of the word, from slavery to the 1960s civil rights movement to present-day issues of police brutality.Rather than showing the conversation, the show chronicled Sean’s perception of the history through an elaborate dance number — a common storytelling approach for the show and a massive undertaking for Calder as a first-time director.“It was definitely one of the most terrifying tests I’ve ever had to do, because of the weight of what that word is,” Calder told TheWrap ahead of the release of the episode Friday.“This was Miles and Ashley’s attempt to tell Sean the most complicated, nuanced bedtime story of all time.

won itself promotion to a higher league — to the jubilation of actors and co-owners Ryan Reynolds and Rob McElhenney.The actors shelled out $2.5 million for Wrexham AFC — a Welsh soccer team that had been relegated by regularly dismal play and disinvestment to a fifth-tier league for 15 years — and documented their efforts in an FX Network show called “Welcome to Wrexham.”Reynolds, whose business interests include tequila and the recently sold Mint Mobile and “Always Sunny in Philadelphia” star McElhenney were on hand for the team’s historic 3-1 win against Boreham Wood on Saturday.They even brought fellow actor Paul Rudd along for the ride, with the “Ant-Man” star mingling with fans outside the arena and drinking at the local pub. Once the final horn sounded and victory was assured, Reynolds and McElhenney shared a long embrace, and McElhenny appeared to wipe away tears as fans around them erupted in thunderous cheers and raced onto the field to celebrate.

Paul O'Grady in a gay bar in 1977, has opened up about her marriage to the star in a new interview. On Thursday, mourners lined the streets to pay tribute to the TV icon, who died of a sudden cardiac arrhythmia at the age of 67 at his home in Aldington near Ashford on March 28. Paul, who worked closely with many charities throughout his life, was beloved for his kind heart and generous spiritIt should therefore come as no surprise that the star also decided to marry his lesbian friend Teresa to stop her form being deported.

Justin Bieber is devastated over his wife Hailey's 'fragile' mental health, following months of backlash and 'death threats' from fans of his ex-girlfriend Selena Gomez. After suffering intense scrutiny for allegedly throwing shade at the Wolves singer, 30, on Instagram, the 26-year-old model recently opened up about going through a 'hard time' with all the negativity online.  In the wake of his spouse's transparency about her mental health struggles, a source told Us Weekly on Friday that 'it breaks Justin’s heart to have seen Hailey struggling emotionally the way she has been these past few months.

Cosmopolitan magazine, AnnaLynne explained that the sisters grew up in 'an extremely religious and conservative' home, and they had been home-schooled by their parents. 'My parents believed in strict "discipline," as they called it - I would call it abuse. The punishments were painful and ritualistic,' the 35-year-old wrote.

Australian “housewife and superstar” Dame Edna Everage. So much did Humphries subsume his own identity into that of his larger-than-life creation that he even had her write a disparaging spoof tribute to himself for The Telegraph, in which Dame Edna described him as “merely a footnote to my spectacular career”. That was typical of the comic, who fellow professionals have lauded as one the finest practitioners of his craft.

Barry Humphries was making people smile for almost nine decades, and that didn’t change in the last few months of his life. In the last known photos of the much-loved comedian, who died on Saturday (April 22) aged 89, he brought joy to two fans as he stopped for selfies. Wearing his famous cheeky grin, the Melbourne-born was in high spirits as he hugged two women, then standing in the middle and placing an arm around them both.

Sofia Richie and Elliot Grainge have married. The 24-year-old model and the British music executive, 30, tied the knot at Hotel du Cap-Eden-Roc in Antibes, France, in front of family and friends, who included Nicole Richie and Paris Hilton. Sofia’s dad – singer Lionel Richie – walked her down the aisle and the groom looked dapper in a tuxedo with his parents by his side.

William Earl SAG-AFTRA’s national board has lent its support to the WGA as the latter guild buckles down for a last sprint of negotiations next week in the days leading up to the May 1 expiration of film and TV writers’ master contract with Hollywood’s major employers. “SAG-AFTRA stands strongly in support and solidarity with the members of the Writers Guild of America who are engaged in contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers. It is long past time for the studios, streamers, and other employers in the entertainment industry to remove roadblocks to fair and equitable wages and working conditions, and to agree to terms that reflect the unique worth and contribution of creative talent and workers, without whom the industry would not exist,” read a resolution passed Saturday by a unanimous vote of SAG-AFTRA’s national board.

ITV's Sharon Marshall has been forced to apologise after seemingly confirming a Coronation Street exit on her weekly segment.

Coronation Street fans think a new romance may blossom out of tragic circumstances following the recent acid attack in Weatherfield. Fans of the ITV soap were left horrified earlier this week when Justin Rutherford returned to the cobbles on Daisy Midgeley's wedding day and unleashed a horrific attack on the bride-to-be.

Coronation Street has addressed Kym Marsh's character Michelle Connor's continued absence from Weatherfield, with fans sharing that they have been left unimpressed with the show's explanation. A recent storyline has seen Michelle's son Ryan (Ryan Prescott) hospitalised after he stepped in the way when Justin Rutherford (Andrew Still) threw a glass of acid at Daisy Midgeley (Charlotte Jordan) on the day of her wedding.

Coronation Street fans were heartbroken for Ryan Connor as he faced life after an evil acid attack by stalker Justin Rutherford. In Wednesday night's Corrie (March 29) Ryan was in tears as he was updated in hospital after his ordeal.

Coronation Street actress Julie Hesmondhalgh, who played the iconic Hayley Cropper on the ITV soap for 16 years, has praised her husband for his handling of the sensitive acid attack storyline. Julie's husband is Corrie scriptwriter Ian Kershaw, who wrote all the scenes for both of Monday night's harrowing instalments.The 53 year old actress gushed over her husband's talents on Twitter. "Away from home and only able to watch clips of tonight’s #Corrie, written by my incredible husband @IanKershaw," she began.

Coronation Street has sparked 72 Ofcom complaints in the wake of Monday night's (27 March) episode, which saw the ITV soap air harrowing scenes depicting an acid attack. The instalment saw Justin Rutherford (played by Andrew Still) launch sulphuric acid at Ryan Connor (Ryan Prescott) in a horrifying attack.The storyline began with Justin determined to make Daisy (Charlotte Jordan) his victim.The villainous character has been stalking her for months and made the twisted decision that if he couldn't have her, nobody else should. As viewers watched in horror, Justin cornered Daisy on the morning of her wedding at the Rovers Return pub.

Sharon Marshall has been forced to issue an apology after appearing to confirm a Coronation Street exit. The 'soap Queen' was back on This Morning on Wednesday (March 29) for her weekly segment in which she teases viewers with what's to come in Corrie as well as Emmerdale, EastEnders and Hollyoaks.

Coronation Street has responded to Snoop Dogg's high praise of the ITV soap - and they have found him a perfect role after he said he'd like to join the show.The rapper, 51, shocked fans all across the world recently when he revealed his love for one specific British soap show, and also said he'd like to join the cast. In a recent interview with ITV, the rapper said: "Coronation Street, I love it. If they call me I'll do it.

Coronation Street star Charlotte Jordan has thanked fans for their praise after harrowing scenes which saw her character Daisy Midgeley targeted with acid by stalker Justin Rutherford. Bride Daisy was seen going through a myriad of emotions after twisted Justin turned up at the Rovers Return just as she was setting off for her wedding day in Monday night's episode.

This Morning viewers have praised Coronation Street star Ryan Prescott after the shocking acid attack storyline on the ITV soap.

Coronation Street star Charlotte Jordan has shared behind-the-scenes filming snaps from the recent harrowing acid attack storyline. The actress, 27, plays Daisy Midgeley on the ITV soap and Monday's episode saw her character attacked with acid by her evil stalker Justin Rutherford.

Coronation Street star Ryan Prescott has revealed that his character, Ryan Connor's, life will be changed forever after the harrowing acid attack on Monday's episode. During the latest instalment, fans were left in shock by a harrowing plot twist when Ryan was revealed to be the victim of a vicious acid attack while defending Daisy Midgeley from stalker Justin Rutherford.

Hearts were breaking for Ryan Connor on Coronation Street as the DJ took the force of a glass of acid intended for Daisy Midgeley on her wedding day. Daisy's stalker Justin Rutherford was lurking in the shadows at the Rovers Return as the pair locked up the pub.

Viewers were left in tears over harrowing Coronation Street scenes which saw Ryan Connor take the full force of a glass of acid intended for bride Daisy Midgeley. As Daisy prepared to marry Daniel Osbourne in tonight's Corrie (March 27), Ryan stepped in as a chauffeur after the wedding car was stolen.

Viewers were shouting at their TV over harrowing Coronation Street scenes which saw Ryan Connor take the full force of a glass of acid intended for bride Daisy Midgeley on her wedding day. As Daisy prepared to marry Daniel Osbourne in tonight's Corrie (March 27), Ryan stepped in to act as chauffeur after the wedding car was stolen.

The Coronation Street cobbles were rocked by tragedy on Monday night’s edition of the soap, as a highly anticipated acid attack storyline kicked off after weeks of intense build up. The storyline first began last December, when when Daisy Midgeley, played by Charlotte Jordan was awaiting test results at the hospital after discovering a breast lump. It was while at the hospital she met Justin, a mild mannered man who was attending the department in support of his mum, who was battling cancer.

Coronation Street’s acid attack horror took an unexpected turn in Monday’s episode when Ryan Connor stepped in to defend Daisy Midgeley - taking the full force of Justin Rutherford’s violence. Ryan, played by Ryan Prescott, was left writhing in agony with excruciating burns which are set to prove life-changing for the previously happy-go-lucky barman.

Coronation Street is set for harrowing scenes tonight when stalker Justin Rutherford returns to the streets of Weatherfield to cruelly attack Daisy Midgeley with acid on her wedding day to Daniel Osbourne. After waking up with a bloodshot eye and discovering that her transport has been stolen, viewers will see Daisy (Charlotte Jordan) become convinced that her wedding day is cursed. But things go from bad to worse when she arrives at her wedding venue where she is met by her obsessed admirer Justin (Andrew Still).

Coronation Street star Ben Price distracted fans as he posed a question which left his co-star Sally Ann Matthews 'nervous'. The actor, who is famed for playing Nick Tilsley in the ITV soap, was seen in a video posted on the Instagram page for the podcast he co-hosts, Sofa Cinema Club.

Coronation Street fans are 'dreading' tonight's episode (Monday, March 27) as bride Daisy Midgeley is targeted on her wedding day by stalker Justin Rutherford. When Daisy prepares to say "I do" to Daniel Osbourne, with Ryan Connor stepping in as her chauffeur, her world is turned upside down by a horrific acid attack.

Coronation Street has released a chilling spoiler video that shows a first look of Monday night's harrowing Daisy Midgeley acid attack storyline on the ITV soap.The clip was shown during Monday's episode of Lorraine as it sees Daisy, played by Charlotte Jordan, about to leave the Rovers Return Inn for her wedding to Daniel Osbourne, played by Rob Mallard. Being escorted out by Ryan Connor, played by Ryan Prescott, who has stepped in as chauffeur last minute thanks to the wedding car being stolen, the duo are soon set for a chilling discovery.

Coronation Street's iconic cobbles could soon play host to an unexpected guest... the one and only Snoop Dogg.The 51 year old, self-nicknamed The Doggfather, has helped pioneer the hip-hop music scene for more than three decades now, with hit tunes such as Drop It Like It's Hot cementing his status as a rap legend. But it seems the rap superstar has ambitions that could take him a world away from the States – and onto shores here in the UK.

Coronation Street's stalking storyline is about to reach a horrifying peak with Justin Rutherford's acid attack attempt on Daisy Midgeley's wedding day. While Justin's chilling actions in Monday 27 March's episode will stun viewers of the ITV1 soap, Andrew Still who plays the troubled character is as shocked as anyone by the turn the plot has taken.

Daisy Midgeley (Charlotte Jordan) and they got talking as Justin opened up about his mother being unwell, and Daisy attempted to pass the time as she anxiously waited for the result of her breast cancer scan. Little did Daisy know that weeks later, Justin would be making her life a living hell as her stalker. Initially, Daisy didn’t know who Justin was when they first met in the pub, but once he revealed they had seen each other at the hospital, she was stunned to discover how much effort he had gone to in order to find out where she was from.

Coronation Street actress Charlotte Jordan, who plays Daisy Midgeley, has opened up on her recent harrowing acid attack storyline, and how her wedding dress needed to be altered for the harrowing scenes. Her character has been seen suffering at the hands of a stalker, Justin Rutherfield (Andrew Still), whilst trying to plan her wedding to fiance Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard). Amid Justin's stalking campaign, Daisy got him arrested after authorities didn't take her seriously, but Justin is then released and decides to take drastic revenge on Daisy on her wedding day, in scenes to be aired next week.

Coronation Street aired a dramatic exit on the cobbles during Friday night's episode of the ITV soap ahead of the harrowing Daisy Midgeley and Justin Rutherford acid attack storyline. During the latest instalment, Weatherfield's residents went all out for Daisy's hen do ahead of her wedding to Daniel Osbourne on Monday.

Coronation Street lines up a devastating week, with Daisy Midgeley’s (Charlotte Jordan) wedding day set to end in tragedy. Daisy is convinced that her wedding to Daniel Osbourne (Rob Mallard) is cursed as she wakes up with a bloodshot eye. Ryan Connor (Ryan Preston), meanwhile, is forced to step in as chauffeur, while Jenny (Sally Ann Matthews) and Glenda Shuttleworth (Jodie Pregner) help Daisy to look a million dollars.