Vera star says 'and that's it' as Brenda Blethyn series comes to an end and co-star quits

Lady Gaga won her first Oscar playing up-and-coming singer/songwriter Ally Maine alongside Bradley Cooper in 2018′s A Star is Born. Interestingly, she beat out several other famous pop stars to book the role.

Grease fangirl her whole life. And now, we have definitive proof. On Thursday, photos of a young Swift starring as Sandy Olsson—originally played by Olivia Newton-John—in a local production of the musical resurfaced on Instagram.

Joe Otterson TV Reporter Taylor Sheridan‘s upcoming Paramount+ series “Land Man” has added four new series regulars, Variety has learned exclusively. Kayla Wallace (“When Calls The Heart”), frequent Sheridan collaborator James Jordan (“Yellowstone”) Mark Collie (“Nashville”) and Paulina Chávez (“The Expanding Universe of Ashley Garcia”) have all joined the series alongside previously announced lead Billy Bob Thornton and fellow series regulars Ali Larter, Michelle Randolph and Jacob Lofland.

Nicholas Ralph, the star of the popular TV show All Creatures Great And Small, has shared his fears when filming a particularly challenging scene. The actor, who plays vet James Herriot, had to mimic a real life vet to the extreme scenario while filming a scene involving a nervous horse giving birth. Nicholas opened up about his scary experience, and said to The Mirror: "One of the scariest was I had to birth a foal in season three.

Rachel Leviss has no plans to speak to one of her former co-stars on Vanderpump Rules ever again! Which one? Well, the answer will NOT surprise some fans!

The Traitors star Harry Clark, one of the finalists of the hit BBC show, has suffered his own real-life drama that could beat any reality TV show script, after his girlfriend was reportedly caught in a cosy moment with Gogglebox star George Baggs. During an episode of Chloe Burrows' YouTube show 'Chloe Vs The World,' George accidentally let it slip that he had kissed Harry's girlfriend, CBBC star Anna Maynard.

Scotland captain Andy Robertson is in line to end his three-and-a-half month injury hell against Norwich this weekend. The Liverpool left-back is in contention to start Sunday’s FA Cup clash at Anfield - 15 weeks after after he was crocked against Spain.

What’s in a name, Shakespeare once asked. British actor Tom Hollander found out unexpectedly that a name can mean millions of dollars, as he accidentally received fellow actor Tom Holland‘s paycheck for a box-office bonus payment for The Avengers.

Colin Firth is teaming up with Peacock for a new limited series.

Award-winning actor Colin Firth is set to star in the upcoming Sky and Peacock Original limited event series 'Lockerbie' which is based on the 1988 disaster.

ITV have confirmed which show will replace its latest drama, Vera, after the Brenda Blethyn series came to an end.The show, which aired a Christmas special, followed by series 13, ended on Sunday, January 21. But if fans are worried that they will be without a binge-worthy series, they don't need to, as it's been confirmed that the second series of police drama Trigger Point will be airing on Sunday 28.

As the latest series of Vera comes to an end, fans of the popular ITV detective drama have received mixed news about the show's future. While co-star Brenda Blethyn revealed that there are currently 'no plans' for more episodes, David Leon, who made a surprising return to the series for its 13th season, shared a 'glimmer of hope' for the show's continuation. Last year brought unexpected developments for Vera enthusiasts when Kenny Doughty, who portrayed sidekick Aiden Healy, announced his departure.

Scotland’s most senior trade unionist will today claim Tory and SNP Government austerity killed workers during the pandemic.

Silent Witness star David Caves has returned to his beloved role as Jack Hodgson in the new series of the BBC crime drama. The series, which was first aired in 1996, follows a group of forensic scientists as they investigate ghastly crimes in a bid to catch those responsible. David, 44, has played the leading role of Jack since 2013 and in that time viewers have been invested in his romance with colleague Dr Nikki Alexander, played by Emilia Fox.

TV icon Brenda Blethyn has returned to our screens as the titular detective, DCI Vera Stanhope in the new series of ITV's Vera, but off screen has a huge family.The drama series returned on Sunday, January 7, much to the delight of Vera fans as series 13 kicked off with more complex crimes needing to be solved in Northumberland. Brenda, 77, has played the leading role of DCI Vera since the show launched in 2011 and has delighted fans ever since. But away from the cameras, what else do we know about the leading lady? From growing up with eight siblings to being introduced to film by her parents.

Vera star Brenda Blethyn has revealed she nearly didn't agree to star in a new series of the ITV drama.

David Leon has reprised his role as DS Joe Ashworth in ITV's Vera after a decade away from the series, but he also starred in a forgotten TV role and had a football career. The actor, 43, who first starred in the ITV drama from 2011 to 2014, returned to his role with a bang on Sunday, January 7, much to the delight of Vera fans as series 13 kicked off.The new series also welcomed back Brenda Blethyn playing the titular detective, DCI Vera Stanhope, while Kenny Doughty, who played Aiden Healy and Ibinabo Jack, who portrayed DC Jacqueline Williams have not returned for this series.

Liam Gallagher has said “no one wants to be in a band anymore”, claiming that the music industry is currently full of “‘me me me’ solo stars”.The former Oasis frontman made the comments during a joint interview with John Squire about the pair’s new collaborative project, which they launched last week with the single ‘Just Another Rainbow’.Later, Gallagher confirmed that the pair would be releasing a 10-track album together. He previously described the upcoming LP as “the best record since [The Beatles‘] ‘Revolver'”.Speaking to The Guardian, the singer shared his thoughts on current bands – or rather how there are “none about” who are worth his time or criticism.

A lawyer representing hundreds of Horizon victims says Scotland is “lagging behind” in the race to exonerate wronged sub-postmasters as convicted Scots face court again today.

Labour leader Keir Starmer will work 'hand in glove' with Andy Burnham and give him more power if he becomes Prime Minister. Sir Keir told the Manchester Evening News that more power will be put in the hands of local leaders in Greater Manchester under a Labour government.