Anthony Mackie opened up about all things Marvel in an interview over the summer, and we can’t stop thinking about what it might mean for the future of the MCU.
15.09.2023 - 17:07 / ok.co.uk
If you're a long-running EastEnders fan you'll remember the friendly face of cab driver Charlie Slater who arrived in Walford with his four daughters and mother-in-law Mo Harris back in 2000.
The doting father of four to Lynne, Kat, Little Mo, and Zoe Slater was played by Derek Martin who became an iconic and well-loved character on the BBC soap for an impressive 15 years. During his time on EastEnders, he was found in the midst of some vast storylines often relating to his daughters, including Kat's heartbreaking abuse from his brother Harry to being charged with GBH after defending Little Mo.
Charlie temporarily left Albert Square in 2011 but returned periodically until he suffered a fatal heart attack in 2016 during his final and emotional scenes that broke the nation's hearts. While he's been absent from our screens for seven years, his character remains celebrated with a special storyline paying tribute to his legacy as Lily Slater gave birth and named her baby Charli Branning-Slater.
As his name fills Walford again, we take a look at his life off screen from his milestone birthday to his son's health battle... Milestone birthday The legendary EastEnders actor recently celebrated his 90th birthday and looked thrilled as he posed alongside a huge birthday cake.
He was surrounded by family including his two sons, David and Jonathan who look remarkably similar to their father, as well as Carry On star, Anita Harris who joined in on the celebrations. Derek and Anita, two icons of British TV were cosied up together as they tentatively placed their hand and arms around each other.
Anthony Mackie opened up about all things Marvel in an interview over the summer, and we can’t stop thinking about what it might mean for the future of the MCU.
Chris Coghill is arguably best known for portraying paedophile Tony King in EastEnders in 2008, but he's also starred in numerous other hit shows, including Casualty, The Bill and Waterloo Road.The actor, 48, played Tony, boyfriend to Bianca Butcher (Patsy Palmer), in EastEnders for three months and during his brief time in Walford he groomed step-daughter Whitney Dean (Shona McGarty) and started a relationship with her. The heartbreaking storyline sparked the beginning of years of trouble for Whitney and now, 14 years later, she's had to revisit her past as she and partner Zack Hudson (James Farrah) begin the process to adopting a child.
If you like finding emerging singers on TikTok, chances are you’ve come across Natalie Jane and her videos from inside a parking garage.
EastEnders fans will remember the face of bad boy Dean Wicks, played by Matt Di Angelo, who was caught up in some brutal storylines during his time on the BBC soap. Matt, 36 has secured a string of TV roles over the years including regular roles in Hustle and Ordinary Lies, but his time as Dean on EastEnders is by far his most memorable. He first arrived on Albert Square in 2006 before he had a shock exit two years later, but in 2014 made a triumphant return.
The Great British Bake Off is finally back, with the 14th series of the hit baking show kicking off on Channel 4 on 26 September. A new set of 12 amateur bakers have entered the tent and are hoping to impress Paul Hollywood and Prue Leith with their culinary skills. Presenter Noel Fielding is also back, but this time he's joined by Alison Hammond, who has replaced Matt Lucas as Noel's co-host on the show.
As Emmerdale ’s Amy Wyatt steps in to help support her sister Chloe Harris navigate the emotional rollercoaster of a pregnancy scare this week, all eyes will be on actress Natalie Ann Jamieson, as she continues to bring the storyline to life. But while Natalie’s portrayal of Amy may be more familiar to viewers due to her current tenure on the soap, she isn’t the first actress to have stepped into Amy’s shoes, as the role was originally played by fellow Geordie actress, Chelsea Halfpenny when the character first arrived on our screens all the way back in 2010.
It’s no secret that Louise Redknapp endured her share of heartbreak following her divorce from ex-husband Jamie. But six years on, she’s found happiness again with businessman Drew Michael.The singer, 48, who split from the former footballer in 2017 following 19 years of marriage, went public with her new man last week as they were spotted leaving the Groucho Club in Soho, London. Breaking her silence, Louise says with a smile, "It’s so difficult with your personal life...
Eight years have passed since the heart-wrenching news of Zayn Malik's departure sent shockwaves through the world of music, leading to One Direction's indefinite hiatus. Since then, Harry Styles, Niall Horan, Liam Payne, Louis Tomlinson, and Zayn Malik have embarked on individual journeys, each uniquely their own. Here's a glimpse into the lives of these once-inseparable bandmates.
EastEnders star Jessie Wallace has played the iconic role of Kat Slater for over two decades and has been at the heart of some pretty dramatic storylines over the years, along with her signature leopard print style. Jessie, 51, has starred on the hit BBC soap on and off since 2000 when she arrived on Albert Square with her three sisters Lynne, Little Mo and Zoe. Some of her greatest storylines include the infamous baby swap scandal, the shocking revelation that Zoe was actually her daughter and the breakdown and make up of her relationship with Alfie Moon.
Towie star Amy Childs and EastEnders actress Lacey Turner enjoyed a mums-and-daughters day out with their little ones on Sunday, 17 September. Reality TV legend Amy, 33, became a mum of four earlier this summer when she gave birth to twins Billy River and Amelia Mae, joining Polly and big brother Ritchie, from her previous relationships. Doting mum Lacey, 35, who plays Albert Square's Stacey Slater, was joined by her four-year-old daughter Dusty at the launch of Aquabeads at Covent Garden Town House Salon in London.The happy mums were treated to a manicure and polish, with the little ones getting in on the action too.
EXCLUSIVE: Screen Media has announced its acquisition of all North American rights to Helen’s Dead, a mystery comedy starring Dylan Gelula (Dream Scenario), Emile Hirsch (Into the Wild), Tyrese Gibson (Fast X), Annabelle Dexter-Jones (Succession), and Oliver Cooper (Red Oaks). Set to hit theaters in at least the top 10 markets, the film will open day-and-date on November 3.
BreAnna Bell Erica Campbell, Tasha Cobbs Leonard, Israel Houghton, Tamela Mann, David Mann, Naomi Raine, Loretta Devine and Michelle Williams will appear in Season 2 of BET+’s “Kingdom Business,” Variety has learned. After an intense finale cliffhanger, the second installment picks up with Denita Jordan (Yolanda Adams) tries to protect her kingdom after going through tragedy.
Following days of speculation, *NSYNC fans were left overjoyed when the 90s boy band reunited for the first time in 10 years at the VMAs earlier this week. Made up of Lance Bass, Joey Fatone, JC Chasez, Chris Kirkpatrick and Justin Timberlake, *NSYNC are known for hits including Bye, Bye, Bye and It’s Gonna Be Me. While the band didn’t perform at this year’s VMAs, they did take to the stage when they presented Taylor Swift with the award for Best Pop - much to her delight.
Steve McFadden has been in EastEnders as Phil Mitchell for more than three decades since he joined the popular soap in 1990. Phil is known for being the son of Peggy Mitchell (Barbara Windsor), and the brother of Grant Mitchell (Ross Kemp) and Sam Mitchell (Danniella Westbrook).The hardman character is also famous for having a string of romances with various residents of Walford's Albert Square over the years including Sharon Watts (Letitia Dean), Lisa Fowler (Lucy Benjamin) and Kat Slater (Jessie Wallace).Throughout his time on the square, Steve’s character Phil has been caught up in some pretty dramatic storylines, one of which saw him sent to prison for being involved in Vincent Hubbard's death. But away from the cameras, Steve has also led a colourful love life too, including becoming a father with his childhood sweetheart, multiple relationships and dating one of his EastEnders' co-stars.
Kate Garraway has shared her concern as she continued to be 'brutally honest' about what her husband and their family face amid his continued health battle. The Good Morning Britain presenter has been open and honest about Derek Draper's health after he contracted coronavirus.
Kate Garraway has shared an unboxing video as she opens the first copy of her new book, The Strength of Love, which details her life caring for her husband Derek Draper after he fell ill with Covid. Posting a video to Instagram, the Good Morning Britain presenter, 56, penned the caption: "Now it all feels real!! Tomorrow my new book #strengthoflove is published (link in bio) so excited for you to see it & really hope it helps YOU!! "Strange slightly nerve-wracking feeling now it’s so close - wondering whether my brutal honesty was the right way to go?!! "But sugar coating never helps anyone in the long term and would be so unfair on the millions of others who don’t have a voice in the way I am so lucky too." She continued: "Let me know your thoughts when you get your hands on one like I did today.
EastEnders alum Charlie Clements has ditched his life as an actor for a very normal job - thirteen years after his stint on the soap came to an end. Charlie played Bradley Branning, a loveable geek, on the show for four years between 2006 and 2010, before his character was sensationally killed off to celebrate EastEnders’ 25th anniversary.
Natalie Cassidy has left her Instagram followers in stitches after sharing a hilarious clip of herself asking for help with a washing query. The EastEnders star, 40, who portrays Sonia Fowler in the hit BBC One soap, took to Instagram on Tuesday morning in search of answers to her questions regarding missing socks. Natalie went make-up free and sported a stripy t-shirt as she addressed her followers from a room at her home where all of her clean washing could be seen hanging up.
Long-time Emmerdale viewers will recall a rather dramatic storyline from nearly a decade ago, which saw Bella Dingle (Eden Taylor-Draper) accidentally kill her former best friend Gemma Andrews (Tendai Rinomhota).The storyline has made something of a return in earlier this year, with Belle confessing the truth of her past to her boyfriend Tom King (James Chase). Gemma died after a fight with Belle, in which Belle pushed her over, causing Gemma to hit her head on a rock.
It was number one on the UK charts for just two weeks, but Charles & Eddie's hit Would I Lie To You? has become iconic in the 31 since its release in August 1992.The song seemed to come from nowhere before reached the coveted top spot in November of the same year, also achieving the same chart success in countries including New Zealand, Germany, Austria and Zimbabwe, and becoming a hit the world over. At the time, the duo's debut single was highly praised, with one critic saying they "show their appreciation of classic soul in a very pop-friendly way." And the accompanying video, which saw Charles & Eddie performing in various locations around New York City, has generated more than 65 million views on YouTube. But who were the enigmatic duo, Charles & Eddie? Charles was Charles Pettigrew, born on 12 May, 1963 in Philadelphia.