EastEnders star once played Ali G's girlfriend – and it's blowing minds

Elinor Lawless is no stranger to medical dramas. The star from Draperstown in County Derry joined the cast of long-standing BBC One show, Casualty, as Dr Stevie Nash back in 2021 – a consultant with a dark past who's out for revenge against her new colleagues. Elinor's arrival on Casualty came at a significant time, as the beloved medical drama marked its 35th anniversary.

Tiffany Leighton’s time in the Love Island villa may have been cut short, but she’s still keeping an eye on all the on goings, and has advice for friend Jess White as she gets to know new bombshell Trey Norman. Appearing on the show’s Morning After podcast, the 25-year-old suggested Trey was “playing a game” with Jess. "He's gone in there, all eyes for Jess,” she said, before questioning: "Do you think he's playing a game because he's not getting to anyone else?” "She's quite a strong character in there.

Jenna Ushkowitz is going to be a mom again!

This is f**king nuts!

Phil Foden has jetted back to Germany after the birth of his third child with girlfriend Rebecca Cooke, having left the England camp earlier this week.

When Alessia Russo took to the pitch at Leigh Sports Village back in October, the home support made their feelings towards the Arsenal forward unequivocally clear.

Casualty, one of the BBC's longest-running hospital dramas, has given us some of TV's most beloved characters and hard-hitting storylines. Earlier this year, Casualty star Derek Thompson left the series after 38 years as Charlie Fairhead.The actor, 76, stopped by Good Morning Britain on Tuesday to chat about his new role in detective drama Blue Lights, hinting there had been more to his departure than meets the eye.

The Loose Women panel are new and huge set to welcome a new guest next week as they enlist EastEnders favourite Natalie Cassidy to join them, despite last appearing as a panellist in 2012. She’s one of EastEnders’ best known characters after first appearing on the hit BBC soap 30 years ago and although the star has recently teamed up with Gavin and Stacey star Joanna Page to launch a new podcast, named Off the Telly, where they'll catch up on topical TV, Natalie is adding another notch to her working belt as she joins the Loose Women cast.

Jude Bellingham may have established a successful career on the football pitch, playing for teams including Real Madrid and the England national team, but away from the pitch his career is growing too.The 20 year old, who saw England to victory in their first Euro 2024 game, recently unveiled his new high profile gig – and it couldn’t be more different. On Tuesday, 11 June it was revealed that Jude was the new face of Kim Kardashian’s brand SKIMS, meaning that he has joined the likes of Kate Moss, Megan Fox and Cardi B in featuring in campaigns for the brand.

Former Emmerdale star Jenna Coleman has announced she is expecting her first child. The 38-year-old Doctor Who actress showcased her growing baby bump at a glamorous exhibition opening at Chatsworth House on Wednesday night.

EastEnders fans rejoined during a recent episode as Pastor Clayton was finally arrested for his assault on Yolande Trueman (played by Angela Wynter).The incident happened in April when Yolande was stressed out in the run-up to the fundraiser and she had been trying to avoid the pastor as members of the church began spreading gossip about the pair spending time together. But when she was alone in the kitchen later on, Yolande was joined by the pastor, who ominously locked the door, trapping her in with him.The assault on her was shown off screen, but viewers came back to see Yolande completely distraught and in tears. In a later episode, Yolande opened up to Elaine Peacock about the incident.

With the drama and romance in Love Island heating up by the minute, two new bombshells have entered the iconic ITV2 villa in a bid to find ‘the one’. On Wednesday, 19 June’s episode, viewers at home watched as Matilda June-Draper and Konnor Ewudzi made their way into the villa where they immediately stirred things up. But while new girl Matilda’s connection to fellow Islander Ronnie Vint has already been known, Ronnie isn’t the only familiar face that the 24 year old has a link to.

Baby Reindeer star Richard Gadd was spotted in the crowds at Cologne Stadium during Scotland's draw against Switzerland at Euro 2024.

Filmmaker Richard Linklater is on a tear. Earlier this month, he released his “Hit Man” film on Netflix, and just a few weeks ago, according to recent interviews, he finished shooting his French New Wave movie, “Nouvelle Vague,” which should be ready for some time in 2025, but there’s more: a new project called, “Blue Moon” which will reunite him with longtime collaborator Ethan Hawke.

Alicia Keys hints at a potential new collaboration with JAY-Z. The dynamic duo, known for their 2009 hit “Empire State of Mind,” might be gearing up to release another anthem. On Saturday, June 15, Keys dropped a teaser video with fans speculating what’s next for the iconic pair.In a post on her social media, Keys celebrated the monumental success of “Empire State of Mind,” which recently surpassed one billion streams.

Strictly Come Dancing's Rhys Stephenson has tied the knot with his long-term girlfriend, Beth Johnson. The 30-year-old Saturday Mash-Up star, who showcased his dancing skills in 2021, married Beth over the weekend and shared several sweet photos from their special day.

Ash Palmisciano’s character Matty Barton is going through one of the toughest times in his life after being held in remand after accidentally stabbing Samson Dingle in Emmerdale. With Samson, and his evil mate Josh, spinning lies about Matty - he’s found himself under arrest and in terrible danger.The storyline is so gritty that Ash has found himself watching it at home with his girlfriend, Shea Rowan, who he names as his biggest support. “I hate watching myself on TV, I can’t stand it,” admits Ash during an exclusive interview with OK!.

Kevin Brophy, whose credits include the TV series Lucan and films Hell Night and The Long Riders, died on May 11 at the age of 70, according to an online obituary. He had stage 4 cancer for ten years before succumbing at the family home in Rancho Santa Fe, California.

IVE have spoken to NME about their upcoming debut UK concert, covering Little Mix on tour and the confident messages behind their latest EP, ‘IVE Switch’. Check out our conversation with the girl group below.The K-pop six-piece will headline London’s The O2 on Sunday (June 16), with the performance marking the only UK stop on the European leg of their Show What I Have world tour.

Former Coronation Street star Hayley Tamaddon has told fans of her hospital dash as she got candid about dealing with her own health while also being a 'single working mum'.