The family photo in Lanzarote that shocked me enough to lose four stone

The public has been warned to be vigilant about scams surrounding the upcoming emergency alert test this week.

Coronation Street star Colson Smith has revealed the truth behind his first scenes on the ITV soap during an appearance on This Morning. The actor, who plays Craig Tinker, appeared on the daytime sow alongside co-star Jack P Shepherd as the pair chatted about their podcast.

Danny Dyer did not hold back as he shared his thoughts on the royal family, and the UK as a whole, in a recent interview, which saw the actor discuss his royal heritage.The former EastEnders star, 45, was left shocked during an episode of Who Do You Think You Are when he discovered he is a direct descendent of the Plantagenet dynasty. Historians on the show uncovered that King Edward III, the first Plantagenet King of England was his 22-times-great-grandfather.

Britain's Got Talent fans were left far from impressed as one act set himself on fire to solve a Rubik's Cube on Sunday's edition of the family talent show. During the episode, professional stuntman Thomas Vu doused himself in a fire-retardant gel before being set alight as he tried to solve the tricky puzzle. The act went down a treat with Simon Cowell and his fellow judges as they gave him a standing ovation, while the rest of the audience also appeared super impressed with the act.

Jennifer Metcalfe was in good spirits as she enjoyed a day out with her ex-boyfriend Greg Lake and their son Daye on Thursday. The Hollyoaks actress, 39, headed out for dinner with former Geordie Shore star Greg, 38, and Daye, five, during the Easter holidays, with the couple proving they are still on good terms despite splitting up in 2020. Jennifer, who plays Mercedes McQueen in the soap, looked chic in a long black coat and chunky trainers, while Greg cut a casual figure in a cream hoodie and black baggy trousers.

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AstraZeneca COVID-19 vaccine, has said her family has been left with "no option" but to sue the pharmaceutical giant. Ms Shaw, 44, who worked for BBC Radio Newcastle, died just one week after her first jab in May 2021 after being admitted to hospital with severe headaches which turned out to be a bleed on the brain.

Model Rosie Huntington-Whiteley left fans in stitches after sharing a video of her fiancé, action movie star Jason Statham, dressed as the Easter Bunny.The actor, 55, sported a full bunny costume, complete with buck teeth and a fluffy white tail, as he was chased around the garden by a group of children, including the couple's five year old son Jack. Rosie, 35, shared the hilarious video clip to her Instagram Story, where she wished her 17.6 million Instagram followers a happy Easter.

Damson Idris (“Snowfall”) is set to star opposite Brad Pitt in his Untitled Formula One racing feature from Joseph Kosinski, Jerry Bruckheimer Films and Plan B Entertainment, Apple Original Films announced on Friday.Kosinski (“Top Gun: Maverick”) is set to direct, as well as produce.Academy Award-nominee Ehren Kruger (“Top Gun: Maverick”) wrote the script.The untitled Formula One racing feature stars Pitt as a former driver who returns to the sport. Damson Idris joins the film as his teammate.Hailing from Apple Studios, the film is produced by Jerry Bruckheimer and Chad Oman of Jerry Bruckheimer Films (“Top Gun: Maverick,” “Pirates of the Caribbean” franchise), Joseph Kosinski (“Top Gun: Maverick”), Mercedes driver and seven-time Formula One champion Sir Lewis Hamilton his Dawn Apollo Films banner, and Plan B Entertainment (“World War Z”).

When The Duke and Duchess of Sussex's Netflix documentary 'Harry & Meghan' aired last year, many were shocked to see how much home footage of the couple's children was included. Prince Archie and Princess Lilibet - whose princely titles were officially recognised in March - played a starring role in the six-part series as the family adjusted to life away from the UK.

Shaughna Phillips has given birth to a little girl, who she’s now revealed she’s named Lucia.The Love Island star, 28, was induced over the weekend after going a week over her original due date, going on to welcome little Lucia on Tuesday, 4 April. Announcing her daughter’s arrival on Instagram, OK! columnist Shaughna penned: “My darling Lucia, I wish I had you sooner so I could love you longer”. The star’s newborn weighed 8lb 8oz and was welcomed into the world at 8:10pm.

Manchester United fans took their chance to try and convince Declan Rice to join the club this summer.

Meghan Markle found royal life “very difficult” because of the Queen Mother’s “well-worn mantra”, an expert said. The Duchess of Sussex, 41, rose to fame playing Rachel Zane in US legal drama Suits and her celebrity background meant she had freedom to express herself as she wished - often through her now defunct social media blog, The Tig.

Madonna has paid tribute to Seymour Stein, the record executive who signed her to her first record deal, who has died aged 80. 

Seymour Stein, the founder of Sire Records who launched the recording careers of Madonna, the Ramones, Talking Heads and the Pretenders, died Sunday of cancer in Los Angeles. He was 80.

Madonna, Talking Heads, The Pretenders, the Ramones and more – has died at the age of 80.His passing was confirmed by his youngest daughter Mandy, who told The New York Times that he died in his Los Angeles home on Sunday (April 2) after a battle with cancer.Stein was born in New York City on April 18, 1942. He became enamoured with the music industry in high school, and at 15 (in 1957), worked a summer internship at King Records in Cincinnati. He became a clerk for Billboard just a year later, and in 1961, took on a permanent role at King. It was in 1966 that Stein – alongside record producer Richard Gottehrer – would found Sire Productions.

: “I can confirm that Princess Lilibet Diana was christened on Friday, March 3 by the archbishop of Los Angeles, the Rev. John Taylor.”But the religious sacrament wasn’t what dominated the headlines: instead, it was the use of “princess.” Although Lilibet has technically been eligible for the title since the and the , it was the first time the 20-month-old had been publicly addressed as such.

An MP who travelled on the train while knowingly infected with Covid-19 could face a 30-day suspension from parliament - and could lose her seat if a by-election is called.

Naman Ramachandran U.K. broadcaster ITV has revealed the schedule changes brought about by the death of popular British presenter and comedian Paul O’Grady. At 5pm U.K. time on March 29 “Paul O’Grady’s For the Love of Dogs: A Royal Special” will be repeated on ITV1, replacing the repeat of “The Chase.” At 8pm U.K. time on April 9, ITV will broadcast “For the Love of Paul O’Grady” on ITV1, in tribute to the departed comedian. At 8:30pm on April 13, the new season of “Paul O’Grady: For the Love of Dogs” will air on ITV1, as planned.

 judges were caught off-guard by a familiar face on Sunday's final audition episode. When 22-year-old singer Kaya Stewart took to the stage, she brought her famous dad, Dave Stewart, one-half of the Eurythmics, along to play backup guitar.«Oh wait, what?» judge Lionel Richie exclaimed as the 70-year-old British musician walked through the door.