manchestereveningnews.co.uk - 112 627 Showbiz News and Updates

The family of a 'devoted' dad of two with a 'huge heart' who died after being hit by a lorry on the M57 have paid an emotional tribute to him.

Britain's Got Talent viewers have spotted an issue with the show's big return after an epic double-episode weekend. The hit talent competition returned to ITV with a bang as it aired on both Saturday (April 20) and Sunday (April 21) night.

Britain's Got Talent boss Simon Cowell has weighed in on the rift between Sharon Osbourne and Amanda Holden, confirming that he is good friends with both women.

Gorka Marquez has told fans 'the wait is over' as he announced his next big move. While last week his announcement included fiancee Gemma Atkinson, his latest includes his other partner, dancer Karen Hauer.

Peter Kay’s huge gig at Manchester’s brand new Co-op Live arena has been cancelled. The comedian's second show at the venue on Wednesday evening (April 24) has also been cancelled.

A British couple facing a 12-day wait for a flight home from storm-struck Dubai have made it back to Manchester - after taking three flights and seven taxis over three days. Alison Shah, 60, and her partner, Richard Kay, 52, were coming home from her birthday trip to Bangkok and Thailand when they got stuck in Dubai last Tuesday (April 16).

The sight of John Stones being substituted at half-time of Manchester City's FA Cup win over Chelsea felt like de ja vu.

Newsreader Huw Edwards has resigned from the BBC on "medical advice", the corporation has said. The broadcaster has been off air since last July following newspaper reports claiming he paid a young person for sexually explicit images.

This was the brazen moment a driver left their BMW parked in front of a fire station near Manchester. And perhaps even more astonishingly, Cheshire Fire and Rescue Service says it keeps happening.

Metrolink chiefs have clarified who is able to check tickets and bank cards for fare dodgers - after some passengers feared being scammed. Greater Manchester's transport bosses have ramped up their crackdown on fare evasion in recent months.

Michelle Keegan has been flooded with messages after stunning her fans and followers with her first glamourous display since returning to the UK. The actress has only recently been back on home soil after spending a period in Australia with her husband Mark Wright.

Giovanni Pernice was supported by his girlfriend as he played one of the biggest shows of his tour after sharing news of his 'break'. The Strictly Come Dancing star is currently headlining his own tour which began earlier this year.

READ MORE: 'I ditched my air fryer for Amazon's 'game-changer' gadget that uses 80% less energy than ovens'

Former Gogglebox star George Gilbey died after falling through a plastic skylight while working, an inquest heard. The 40-year-old was best known for appearing on the Channel 4 series alongside his mother Linda McGarry and stepfather Pete McGarry, who died aged 71 in 2021.

Pep Guardiola hailed Manchester City's season regardless of the silverware they win after they overcame mental and physical tiredness to book their place in the FA Cup Final.

A special school in Middleton has hailed its latest Ofsted rating, which saw them maintain ‘outstanding’ status.

A gran-of-seven who shed three stone by sticking to one rule says her transformation has helped fix her shattered confidence.

A historic church in Greater Manchester has suffered damage from anti social behaviour yet again, after "youths wearing balaclavas" set fires in the church grounds. Police want to speak to anyone with information about the young people setting fires near St Mary's Church in Droylsden.

Coronation Street star Lucy Fallon was quick to jokingly defend herself after being busted by her co-star getting a bit sleepy on set. The actress reprised her role in the ITV soap as Bethany Platt just a few months ago with the character making her reappearance just as the New Year arrived in Weatherfield.

Two acts were awarded the prestigious golden buzzer during Britain's Got Talent's launch episode on Saturday night.

The Princess of Wales knows a thing or two about fashion, with her trendy outfit choices easily earning her spot as the best dressed royal. As often as she is seen in the very best of British designers, favouring Alexander McQueen and Erdam to name two, on the red carpet and at official engagements, she sports looks from the high street.

Children are being lured into vape shops by criminals looking to groom them with 'freebies' - before being 'tracked on Snapchat and blackmailed', according to police.

Perfume lovers say they've 'hit gold' after finding a long-lasting £26 perfume that's said to smell almost identical to a £185 luxury scent from a brand rumoured to be loved by Rihanna. It has been rumoured for years that Rihanna wears Love, Don't Be Shy by Kilian.

Inside Amer Fandi's car, there is a small mattress with a green rug. A limited collection of refreshments are kept inside an orange Just Eat bag.

A double-treble is now out of the question after Man City lost on penalties to Real Madrid but Pep Guardiola's side turn their attention to the FA Cup semi-final clash with Chelsea as they look to retain two of their three trophies from last season now. Despite controlling the game, City's failure to capitalize on key moments resulted in an agonizing exit, underlining a poignant chapter of what-if in their storied pursuit of glory.

A 'mini-heatwave' is on the way, according to reports, with temperatures set to soar past the 20C. Weather maps have taken on a vibrant orange hue, indicating a warm spell, according to one forecaster.

The Foreign Office has updated its travel advice for two popular African holiday destinations after reports of explosions in the Middle East.

Paddy McGuiness was supported by fans after making a claim about Bolton.

Greater Manchester will see a mixed weekend weather-wise - with sunshine and showers predicted. According to the Met Office, it will remain mostly dry today (Saturday) after a chilly start.

Eric Cantona was once asked how it felt that decades after retiring from football, Manchester United fans still sing his name at almost every Old Trafford match.

Stephen Mulhern has been keeping us entertained with his on-screen antics for almost 30 years now. This weekend, he's back with a new series of gameshow In For A Penny.

Manchester City have reached the FA Cup final for a second consecutive season and for the third time in six years.

Peter Andre has been told it's 'about time' as he left his fans and celebrity pals in stitches with his latest social media post. The singer and presenter may have his hands full after welcoming his fifth child into the world but he found the time to recreate an iconic TV moment that didn't pass its viewers by.

A beautician spent £1,200 on surgery to have part of her eyelids removed just so she can apply eyeliner properly - saying she's "so exited" about her new look. Gemma Gilfoyle, 39, had hated her hooded eyes - excess skin covering the upper eyelid - for as long as she could remember.

Cases of whooping cough - also known as the '100-day cough' - have surged by nearly 40 per cent in the space of a week, new health figures reveal. The latest data shows a rise from 595 to 824 confirmed cases of the illness in England and Wales in the week leading to April 14.

Simon Cowell began his career sorting mail in the offices of a record company, rising through the entertainment ranks to become known worldwide as TV's Mr Nasty. He's become known for his brutal honesty as a judge on America's Got Talent, The X Factor and American Idol.