'I had to find out who I was from a carrier bag - because I was born mixed race in 1950s Britain'

Coronation Street star Sally Dynevor has revealed she fainted when she was told she had breast cancer. Her diagnosis came at the time her on-screen character was battling the disease.

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Pierre-Antoine Capton, the co-founder and CEO of Mediawan, was named Knight of the Legion of Honor by French President Emmanuel Macron during a ceremony held at the Elysée Palace in Paris. Capton was honored alongside other French figures who have made outstanding contributions to the country’s cultural landscape, including the filmmaker Costa Gavras, actor and novelist Marlène Jobert, contemporary artist Jean-Michel Othoniel, historian Pierre Nora, choreographer Claude Bessy, journalist Jean-Claude Narcy and conductor Jean-Claude Casadesus.

Naman Ramachandran Super-indie Argonon has appointed Joe Weinstock to the newly created role of chief executive, Argonon USA, reporting into global CEO James Burstall. Argonon, a global production group headquartered in the U.K. and U.S., owns Scottish indie production company Bandicoot, which makes the U.K.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Variety has been given exclusive access to the trailer for Una Gunjak’s debut feature “Excursion,” which is Bosnia and Herzegovina’s entry for the Oscars’ international feature film category. Salaud Morisset is handling international sales. HBO Europe has just picked up the SVOD and pay TV rights to the movie in 15 countries in Central and Eastern Europe.

Ready to rock the stage like Rihanna did earlier this year at the 2023 Super Bowl halftime show?

It’s time to start preparing your party outfits as the festive season is fast approaching, and there’s no better time to add a little sparkle to your look than during party season. If you’re not one for sequins and can’t bear the trail that glitter leaves behind, then metallic fabrics are the ultimate way to add a little glitz and glamour to your ensemble, and they can instantly elevate any outfit into something chic without looking like you’ve tried too hard.

Never one to hold back when it comes to her brutally honest opinion, Katie Price has today slammed the stars of Loose Women, branding the ITV panellists "disrespectful". Katie's son Junior, 18 - whom she shares with ex-husband Peter Andre - recently made an appearance on the much-loved lunch-time show to promote his brand new music, with the series regulars asking him about growing up with famous parents.

Gareth Southgate may well be asked to stay on as England manager beyond the Euros - with Eddie Howe turning the chance to manage the Three Lions down.

Taylor Swift might need to open her calendar because the National Women’s Soccer League is ready to see her in the stands. The words “Swift” and “sports” have been hand in hand since she started dating Travis Kelce, and her friend and soccer star Alex Morgan is ready for her support.In a press conference, earlier this week, with USWNT and San Diego Wave FC stars Alex Morgan and Jaedyn Shaw, a reporter asked Morgan if she had invited Swift to a game.

Sam Heughan appeared on The Tonight Show with Jimmy Fallon and shared what his unusual pre-fame dream career would be.

Concerns are growing for a woman who is missing from home in Trafford. Greater Manchester Police has issued an urgent appeal for help finding Janine, aged 42.

“The Woman in Me,” Britney Spears‘ upcoming memoir, has some shocking revelations about her ex boyfriend Justin Timberlake.

Strictly Come Dancing star Nadiya Bychkova has once again shared her love for Janette Manrara after they were last seen celebrating her birthday together. At the end of last month, the dancer was up north for an appearance on BBC's Morning Live, meaning she could catch up with Janette who moved to Cheshire earlier this year.

Aramide Tinubu Youth bolsters a certain amount of invincibility. For young people, there’s almost an embedded assurance that their dreams are bound to come true. Netflix‘s latest series “Neon,” created by Shea Serrano and Max Searle, follows a trio of best friends in their early 20s who leave their hometown of Ft.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent James Franco will play a U.S. Navy sailor stationed in post-World War II Naples, where he fathers a child, in gritty Italian drama “Hey Joe.” Directed by Claudio Giovannesi (“Gomorrah” TV series, “Piranhas”), the film is now shooting in the southern port city.

Detroit rapper 42 Dugg has been released from prison, Complex reports and a publicist confirms to The FADER. The photograph above was taken today (October 18) upon Dugg’s release; seen with Dugg is Yo Gotti, the head of Dugg’s label, CMB, who was on hand to welcome him home.

Billie Eilish has shown off an image of her massive new back tattoo – but fans are having trouble understanding what it’s meant to be.The 21-year-old singer teased that she had gone under the needle to get a new tattoo last month, when she shared a post online giving fans a glimpse at a new pattern on the back of her neck.Now, Eilish has revealed an image of the full piece, which runs down her spine – however, some fans have been left baffled by what the design is meant to be.In the picture, the singer-songwriter is seen lying on her stomach with the new design running down the length of her back. It seems the picture was also taken within moments of the tattoo’s completion, as the fresh ink is still smeared on her skin.Billie Eilish shows off new back tattoo pic.twitter.com/9M1OJz2VWC— Daily Loud (@DailyLoud) October 18, 2023While most fans immediately took to socials to show their excitement for the new backpiece – many of which simply writing ‘TATTOO’ – others have been left puzzled by what the design is meant to be, or what it is meant to symbolise.“I’m gonna need Billie Eilish’ tattoo explained to me please & thank you,” one wrote on X (formerly Twitter), while another added: “I like Billie Eilish but all my timeline is her back tattoo and now I really just wanna know what it is”A third commented: “Hate to be like this but…what is it? what am I supposed to see?”, while another speculated it was meant to look like the portal in Stranger Things.One also took to social media to explain that the design isn’t meant to be anything per se, just a design in the style of “cyber sigilism”.

sensationally shut the door on royal life in 2020 and hightailed it across the pond to California — forcing the Prince and Princess of Wales to pick up the “extra workload.”“Prince William and Kate are feeling incredibly resentful towards Meghan and Harry for leaving them to pick up the work they dropped when they moved to the States,” a source told Closer magazine. “The extra workload that’s been handed to them is huge.”The insider said William and Kate were left to take on “even more responsibility” following the Sussexes’ decision to move overseas.“It had huge impact on their marriage and family life,” the source said.

A Manchester United fan who attended matches at Old Trafford has been killed by Hamas. Yonatan Rapoport has been named as one of the seven UK nationals known to have been killed in Hamas' attack on Israel earlier this month.

Streaming giants Apple and DAZN could enter the race for live Premier League football ahead of a new top-flight TV deal being agreed.

Paris Fury looked glamorous on Thursday morning as she headed to her book signing in Manchester, just one month after welcoming her seventh child with husband Tyson Fury. The mum-of-seven, 33, looked radiant as she made her way to BBC Breakfast at Media City Salford on 19 October, ready for a quick radio interview before heading to the Trafford Shopping Centre for a book signing at Waterstones.

Coronation Street's Sally Dynevor has shared that she fainted when she found out she had breast cancer, at the same time her character was fighting the disease on the ITV soap. The 60 year old actress thought her doctor was confusing her with her character when she was told about her diagnosis on the same day she filmed the scene where she shared her diagnosis with her on-screen husband.

Helen Flanagan has told fans she's 'officially ready' as she ended up being defended over a seasonal change to her home. The actress took to social media with a string of snaps of her and her children posing around their abode with some new decoartions to mark the upcoming spooking season.

Emmerdale fans have been left divided over the return of 'Dinlge law' as Cain vowed to help his brother Sam. The latter broke down to Will Taylor during a visit to Home Farm as word about his wife, Lydia, being raped spread across the village.

Police have issued an appeal for help to find a woman who is wanted in connection with a spate of thefts.

Fans of Disney+ are set to be hit with a massive price increase, starting from November 1. The streaming giant is set to increase its prices from £7.99 to £10.99, forcing subscribers to shell out an extra a £36 a year, and now people are being warned to act now to opt out of the price hikes.

A market trader has remove a 'golly' doll from her stall after council bosses stepped in. Sarah Hughes, who runs the Smokers Corner at Bolton Market, told the Manchester Evening News it was her 'good luck charm' and that that she's had it since she was a child.

Stephen Reid may be gone but the repercussions of his crimes are lingering in Weatherfield this week. During Wednesday night's Coronation Street (October 18), there was a nervous wait for Michael Bailey as he was heading back to Underworld following the previous week's events.

Last year, Martin Lewis' Money Saving Expert (MSE) team published a sad but essential guide called ‘heat the human not the home', in the hopes of helping the millions of struggling Brits facing unmanageable energy bills and unable to afford central heating in the cold weather. At the time, Martin Lewis shared on Twitter: "I felt sad asking my team to put this together, but my emailbag is full of folk so desperate they can't put the heat on, I wanted to try some help.”

Hannah Spearritt only found out she had been dropped from S Club’s reunion tour when the band announced it in an online video. The 42 year old singer and actress expalined that the social media announcement came as she was still trying to process the death of her ‘best friend in the band’ and ex-boyfriend Paul Cattermole.

People claiming disability benefits are set for a significant increase next April following the announcement from the Office for National Statistics (ONS) that September’s Consumer Price Index (CPI) inflation rate was 6.7 per cent. Consumer champion Martin Lewis explained in his latest BBC radio 5 Live Podcast that by law, disability benefits, incapacity benefits and Carer’s Allowance usually rise by the September CPI figure.

Craig Phillips became the first-ever winner of Big Brother back in 2000, almost 23 years ago.

James Haskall and his wife Chloe Madeley have now both been photographed without their wedding rings during nights out.

Doona!.In Doona!, Yang Se-jong plays college student Lee Won-jun, who ends up living and falling in love with Doona (Bae Suzy), a former K-pop idol who has left behind her glamorous celebrity life and retired from the entertainment industry.During the premiere event for Doona! in Seoul yesterday (October 18), the actor opened up about the lengths he went to in order to look younger for the role. Yang Se-jog turns 31 this year, in comparison to his character, who is in his mid-20s.“I’ve put a lot of effort into my appearance.

Rosie Bentham took over the role of Gabby Thomas on Emmerdale in January 2016. Over the years, Gabby has seen a lot of drama, which has meant that Rosie has really been able to dig her teeth into the character and prove herself as a serious soap actor.

A mum-of-two who was given heartbreaking news from medics says her devastating diagnosis has saved her brother's life. Charlotte Brah was diagnosed with breast cancer aged 35 and has since been told she has weeks or months left to live.