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J. Kim Murphy Ellen Holly, a stage and screen actor who became the first Black star of a daytime television series with her role as Carla Gray in ABC’s soap opera “One Life to Live,” died Wednesday at Cavalry Hospital in the Bronx, N.Y. She was 92.

Ellen Holly, the first Black person to star in a soap opera with her lead role on One Life to Live, died Wednesday at Calvary Hospital in the Bronx, N.Y. She was 92 and died in her sleep.

Kelly Ripa has an on-set horror story that’ll infuriate many mommas out there!

Two brothers were caught with a stash of cocaine and cash when cops raided their home - while they were asleep. Mohammed and Meisam Abvabi have been locked up for their part in a county lines drug operation in Wigan uncovered by detectives.

Plans to move the English National Opera (ENO) to the North of England have been warmly welcomed in Greater Manchester which will become the 'main home' for the cultural institution. But the news, which was announced on Tuesday (December 5), was met with some strange responses from the rest of the country on social media - including from some angry Londoners.

Nearly a month after her sudden passing, new details have come to light about what led to the shocking death of Brandi Mallory.

News that the English National Opera (ENO) will be moving to Greater Manchester has been welcomed locally - but elsewhere in the country, some people aren't happy. Plans to make the city-region its 'main home' by 2029 were announced this morning (December 5).

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Never mind Turkey, the true star of Christmas dinner comes miniature and wrapped in bacon.

Many of us dream of having a white Christmas, just like you see in the movies. Yet that’s not often the case here in Greater Manchester, where you’re probably going to get rain instead of snow.

This morning the first artists performing at Parklife 2024 has been revealed along with the all-important pre-sale and general sale ticket information for the Manchester-based festival which returns to Heaton Park next summer.

The English National Opera (ENO) will be coming to Greater Manchester. The globally-renowned company, which is currently based in London's West End, has announced that it is now working with local leaders on a plan to make the city-region its main home by 2029.

Billy Miller’s tragic cause of death has officially come to light. Three months after the All My Children

President Joe Biden and First Lady Dr. Jill Biden are honoring this year’s Kennedy Center Honors recipients!

Billy Miller‘s cause of death has been confirmed after his sudden and tragic passing at the young age of 43. We are putting a trigger warning here after his cause of death has been ruled death by suicide.

originally met the couple in December 2022 and they subsequently became inseparable, leading the Only Murders in the Building star to jokingly refer to their close friendship as a throuple. , Brooklyn confirmed the budding bond.“[Gomez] says we’re a throuple,” he explained to Hudson. “She’s a very sweet girl, obviously very talented, and I love when my wife makes new friends, especially really great friends.

For those who love Corrie, actor Dolly-Rose Campbell will be a familiar face.The 36 year old first joined the iconic soap opera in 2014 as Gemma Winter, and over the years, has successfully made the transition from bad girl gone good, after she was introduced as drug dealer Callum Logan's pal. Fast forward almost a decade and Dolly, aka Gemma has settled well into Weatherfield life, from welcoming quadruplets with veteran character Chesney Brown (Sam Aston) to bagging a job at the local takeaway, Prima Doner. However, like any other Coronation Street resident, it's not all been plain sailing, as Gemma has been involved in her fair share of dramatic storylines.

Anna Marie de la Fuente Habanero Film Sales has snapped up documentary “I Trust You” (“En vos confio”) from Juan Pablo Gugliotta and Nathalia Videla Peña’s Magma Cine (“The Distinguished Citizen,” “1976”) in one of the more significant of multiple deals struck at a hectic Ventana Sur (VS) in Buenos Aires. Directed by Agustin Toscano, whose “The Owners” and “The Snatch Thief” participated in Cannes’ Critics Week and Directors’ Fortnight sidebars in 2013 and 2017, respectively, “I Trust You” follows former nuns Susana and Nélida who have been incarcerated at the Tucumán Women’s Prison since 2006, accused of a crime they insist they did not commit.

Prince William reportedly "disliked" Meghan Markle "from the start" according to claims made in royal author Omid Scobie's new book.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Saudi Arabia’s rapidly expanding Telfaz11 Studios has announced the genre-bending epic “Al-Gaid” (working title), set to be the first feature to go into production under its exclusive nine-picture deal with Neom, the sprawling production hub in Saudi’s northwestern corner. Set against the backdrop of the 19th-century wintery northern Arabian desert, “Al-Gaid” is penned by Saudi novelist and writer Ahmed Alhokail and blends the revenge genre with Bedouin soap opera tropes, “crafting a unique narrative tailored for an Arab audience,” according to a Telfaz11 statement.

One of the most famous streets in the country is set to undergo another change - with the residents of Weatherfield are getting a new shop on Coronation Street. Soon, viewers of the ITV soap will have their first sight of Hays Travel's new branch on the cobbles.

Naman Ramachandran International media consultant and producer Thomas Augsberger died suddenly on Tuesday at his home in the Hollywood Hills, his publicist informed Variety. He was 60.

As it continues its rapid global growth, IMAX has set a significant expansion of its partnership with Pathé Cinemas in Europe, pacting for five new IMAX with Laser systems locations, four of which will be in France. The agreement also spans distribution, with IMAX and Pathé Live set to release three upcoming Pathé Live films across the IMAX network.

Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief Multi-territory European cinema operator, Pathe Cinemas has expanded its existing deal with premium large format technology company Imax. The new agreement sees the addition of five new Imax With Laser systems in Europe, including four in France.

Police have launched a probe after a fight allegedly broke out during a performance of Hamilton. The incident reportedly happened during the evening performance of the show at Manchester's Palace Theatre on Friday.

It has been reported that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are eager to build bridges with King Charles III and the Royal Family, with them even happy to accept an invitation to Sandringham this Christmas, however, it has now been revealed that Meghan Markle has no desire to return to England - ever again.

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Brent Lang Executive Editor Fans of “The Gilded Age” know that Carrie Coon provides the social-climbing spark to a costume drama where most of the characters are seething or scheming underneath their polite veneers. As Bertha Russell, Coon is always one step ahead of the old money elites attempting to thwart the rise of her and her railroad baron husband, George, and their family. But the impeccably tailored outfits that Bertha wears like armor to do battle with the gatekeepers of late 19th-century New York society canbe hazardous.

Roger Howarth is leaving General Hospital after 11 years on the show and it appears his exit is against his wishes.

Stunned theatregoers were all asked to leave Manchester Opera House after a medical emergency involving cast of the new musical I Should Be So Lucky. Audience members had taken their seats at the Opera House on Sunday afternoon waiting for the musical to start, when an announcement was made saying the show was off.

Treat yourself to a visit to Germany’s capital to immerse yourself in a generous sprinkling of festive spirit. Berlin has nigh on 100 Christmas markets to explore – yes, all in one city – with something for all tastes, from traditional to eco-friendly and Bavarian to Scandi. There are even Japanese-themed markets to explore.

It appears “the guy on the screen” is ready to be out in public again!

British GQ hosted its biggest party of the year with The Bear‘s Jeremy Allen White and Doctor Who‘s Ncuti Gatwa among the honorees!

Jack Antonoff‘s band Bleachers is releasing new music and fans can’t get over the title of one track, which they think could be about Joe Alwyn.

Parish,” debuting on AMC and AMC+ in 2024. Giancarlo Esposito, no stranger to AMC viewers thanks to “Breaking Bad” and “Better Call Saul,” stars and executive produces. The series’ synopsis reads, “Esposito stars as Gracian ‘Gray’ Parish, a family man and proud owner of a luxury car service in New Orleans.

Though Warner Bros. doesn’t seem to have any interest in ever releasing “Coyote vs.