The show CAN’T go on: How coronavirus is laying waste to entertainment – just when we need it most

Yes, restaurants are shut, parties banned and relatives reduced to flickering images on computer screens — but at least we have our beloved showbiz to keep us happy on TV, right? Wrong. One of the forgotten casualties of the coronavirus crisis is the entertainment industry — in fact, this is becoming the spring when all … Read more

Coronation Street star Simon Gregson donates a classic car and motorcycle to NHS workers

Simon Gregson has spoken candidly about his decision to donate classic vehicles to NHS workers on the COVID-19 frontline, amid his own battle with coronavirus.  The Coronation Street star, 45, publicly revealed last week that he had been diagnosed with the virus, and just hours later his wife Emma announced her grandmother had tragically died … Read more

Coronation Street icons to reunite for spin-off episodes honouring the soap’s favourite characters 

Coronation Street are planning a series of spin-off episodes honouring the ITV soap’s icons. With filming halted amid the coronavirus lockdown, show bosses are said to be pulling together a new four-part series that will take a look back at some of the show’s favourite characters. Among the ‘icons’ set to appear are soap legend … Read more

Alexandra Mardell showcases her VERY bold new do’ as she dyes her locks purple

She is best known for playing Emma Brooker on Coronation Street. But Alexandra Mardell was almost unrecognisable in a snap shared on Saturday after the actress dyed her hair purple in lockdown. Sharing a stunning selfie to her Instagram, Alexandra, 26, penned: ‘Quarantine made me do it’ Beauty: Alexandra Mardell was almost unrecognisable in a snap … Read more

Coronation Street’s Simon Gregson is giving away a classic car and motorcycle to NHS workers

Coronation Street star Simon Gregson has offered to donate a car and bike to NHS staff who are working on the frontline of the coronavirus crisis. The actor, 45, took to Twitter on Saturday to express his desire to give away the two vehicles as a ‘little thank you’, as he battles the deadly disease … Read more

Coronation Street stars join forces with Women’s Aid to offer help for sufferers of domestic abuse

Coronation Street stars join forces with Women’s Aid to offer help for sufferers of domestic abuse during coronavirus lockdown By Laura Fox For Mailonline Published: 10:18 BST, 11 April 2020 | Updated: 10:23 BST, 11 April 2020 The cast of Coronation Street have joined forces with Women’s Aid to offer help and advice for those … Read more

Soapwatch: JACI STEPHEN’S ultimate insight into this week’s soaps

The incongruity between real life and soap life has thrown us all into a kind of surreal universe. Not so long ago, soapland was a fictional world that, while rather similar to our own lives, was far removed thanks to its heightened, ongoing drama. Now, as we all struggle with the coronavirus and self-isolation, it … Read more

Helen Flanagan puts daughters Matilda, four, and Delilah, 21 months, in matching summer dresses

Helen Flanagan shares sweet snap of daughters Matilda, four, and Delilah, 21 months, in matching summer dresses as she takes them on family walk By Connie Rusk For Mailonline Published: 10:29 BST, 9 April 2020 | Updated: 10:33 BST, 9 April 2020 She recently said she had been practicing yoga and started running in a … Read more

Corrie’s Shelley King often gets stopped by fans impacted by character’s coercive abuse storyline

Coronation Street star Shelley King reveals she often gets stopped by fans impacted by her character’s coercive abuse storyline as she admits it’s an ‘important story to tell’ If you have been affected by the topics featured in this article, please email [email protected] for information and support By Niomi Harris and Roxy Simons For Mailonline … Read more

Helen Flanagan reveals she’s been practising yoga during lockdown

Helen Flanagan reveals she’s been practising yoga and going running in a bid to ‘reflect’ on things during lockdown By Kate Thomas for MailOnline Published: 11:31 BST, 7 April 2020 | Updated: 11:48 BST, 7 April 2020 Helen Flanagan has revealed she’s staying sane during lockdown by going running and practising yoga. The Coronation Street … Read more