Brookside's Sinbad actor Michael Starke pays emotional tribute to co-star Anna Norbury

Francia Raisa had a plan in place to make sure she met Kim Cattrall.ET spoke to the  star, who said she wasn't supposed to be on set when Cattrall came to film for her role as the adult version of Hilary Duff's character, Sophie, who narrates the show.«I went down to test the day that she was filming,» Raisa shared. «She was filming for one day.»«She was like, a late edition,» she continued. «What had happened was that originally Hilary was going to do it, but she looks so young and so then, the idea came about, and Kim hadn't been mentioned, but then the producer told us, 'You guys, we booked Kim Cattrall,' and I was like, 'My Samantha? Are you serious?'»For Raisa, who considered herself a Samantha, of 's four original leading ladies, it was a must to meet the 65-year-old actress.«My first character...my first show,, Adrian was inspired by Samantha, so I was very excited,» Raisa gushed. «I wasn't supposed to work the day that she was there, and I asked wardrobe, I was like, 'Can you call me in for a fitting?' and they were like, 'What?' and I was like, 'Just call me in for a fitting.»The other girls on set had the same idea, with Raisa telling ET that they all showed up to set that day too.«I guess we all did that, because we all showed up,» she revealed.

James Gunn and his longtime girlfriend, actress Jennifer Holland, are engaged!Gunn — the writer/creator/director of the HBO series — shared the news to Instagram on Tuesday, with a picture and a simple caption: "

His past and future wife? Sophie’s (Alexandra Breckenridge) presence was felt throughout the Tuesday, February 22, episode of This Is Us, hinting that she could reunite with her ex-husband, Kevin (Justin Hartley), during the final season.

Michael Bublé and Luisana Lopilato are expanding their family! The Canadian singer and the Argentinian actress have revealed they are expecting their fourth child, after the 34-year-old star was spotted with her new baby bump in a teaser for Michael’s new music video ‘I’ll Never Not Love You.’“This will be the first time that I actually say these words, but yes, my wife and I are grateful to be expecting,” the 46-year-old artist declared, during his latest interview with Ryan Seacrest.The happy couple already share three children, 3-year-old Vida, 6-year-old Elias and 8-year-old Noah.The Grammy winner was previously asked about their plans to have more babies, with Michael recalling a conversation he had with his wife, “She said, ‘Mike, maybe we have one more,’ And I said, ‘Lu, I don’t know how I feel about that.’ I said, ‘Three is good, you know?’ My wife giggled, and I said, ‘What’s funny?’ And she said, ‘I think it’s so cute that you think you have an option.’”The singer also says that his new song is “an extraordinary sequel” to the 2009 song ‘Haven’t Met You Yet,’ which he co-wrote for Luisana while they were dating.

Production workers at Rick and Morty and Solar Opposites have filed to join The Animation Guild (TAG) to collectively bargain for their first union contract. Rick and Morty, which airs on Adult Swim, and Solar Opposites, which airs on Hulu, are animated adult sitcoms.

The cast of Marvel's highly-anticipated Blade reboot is starting to come together, with The Underground Railroad star Aaron Pierre coming aboard.The 27-year-old South London native has signed on for an important role in the reboot, though no details about the character were given, via Deadline.While nothing about the role was revealed, it is said to be one of the more coveted roles in Hollywood, with Marvel Studios president Kevin Feige and Blade reboot director Bassam Tariq seeing dozens of actors for the role. New role:The cast of Marvel's highly-anticipated Blade reboot is starting to come together, with The Underground Railroad star Aaron Pierre coming aboard Important:The 27-year-old South London native has signed on for an important role in the reboot, though no details about the character were given, via DeadlineBlade, born Eric Cross Brooks, was created by Marv Wolfman and Gene Colan, originally used as a supporting character in 1973's The Tomb of Dracula.The character's mother was bitten by a vampire while she was in labor, passing on 'vampire enzymes' to Eric when he was born, making him part vampire and immune from being turned by a vampire's bite.

Cirque du Soleil is planning a brand new, eye-popping show on the Las Vegas Strip this spring that appropriately flips its typical script.

BTS are set to return to the US with a four-night residency at the Allegiant Stadium in Las Vegas, Nevada.Today (February 23), the boyband’s agency Big Hit Music announced that the group would bring their ‘Permission To Dance On Stage’ concert to the nearly 65,000-capacity stadium on April 8, 9, 15 and 16.All four dates will be broadcast live at the nearby MGM Grand Garden Arena, in what’s being dubbed a “live play” event. Moreover, the final day of their residency will also be streamed online worldwide, per Billboard.In addition, the entertainment company has also released a promotional TV spot and poster for the upcoming concerts.

Kanye West is holding a live performance at LoanDepot Park in Miami, Florida.The rapper, now legally known as Ye, announced the performance earlier this month with an image on social media that showed a house on stilts, engulfed in flames. The structure resembled the rapper’s childhood home, a recreation of which heavily featured during his third and final listening party for the original ‘Donda’ last year at Chicago’s Soldier Field stadium.Per a press release, the ‘Donda Experience’ event will feature a combination of music, art and fashion, with performances and “additional special guests”.

Tom Hardy sent Charlize Theron into a rage of fury during their filming of "Mad Max: Fury Road," according to a new oral history book centered on the movie’s production. In "Blood, Sweat & Chrome," a book that sheds light on the film that grossed nearly $375 million in worldwide box office, Theron, 46, explains the brother-sister dynamic she shared with Hardy and ultimately says the rift between the two A-list performers shouldn’t have spilled into production in the myriad of ways they allowed it to. "It was like two parents in the front of the car.

Dancing On Ice star Liberty Poole posted a mesmerizing snap on Instagram which had her gushing fans all making the same comment. The Love Island star posted a jaw-dropping picture to her 1.5million followers, with many commenting that she looked similar to the Keeping Up With The Kardashians star Khloe Kardashian.

Molly-Mae Hague beamed as she showed off her new hair transformation on Instagram. The Love Island star wowed fans as she cut off her long locks for a smart blonde bob.

Jacqueline Jossa has revealed she was forced to sell her house due to money struggles after exiting EastEnders four years ago.The 29-year-old who played Lauren Branning in the BBC soap opened up about her money issues while speaking with Sam and Billie Faiers.In a very honest chat on the Faiers sisters' podcast The Sam and Billie Show, Jac revealed she wasn't "embarrassed or ashamed" about any of her struggles.The mum-of-two said she had a huge shock after exiting the BBC soap as she lost her steady salary.Jac left EastEnders in 2018 and later was forced to sell her house due to the lack of income.She explained: "You're right about the hustle. I was on EastEnders for eight years where you got a set pay cheque every week."It was a set pay cheque and I didn't have to do anything else. It was my comfort blanket, it was what I knew.

Prince Harry and Prince William could make some compromises to attend the Queen's Platinum Jubilee celebrations together this summer, according to a royal expert.The Duke of Sussex would also be looking to make it to a few other events while he is back in his home country, says royal commentator Katie Nicholl.What's more, he would likely find himself 'shoulder to shoulder' with his brother William during royal duties — forcing the two to revisit their once-close bond after things soured in the last few years.It would mark an occasion to iron out their differences or at least come to a cordial agreement, according to Ms Nicholl.The author of 'Harry And Meghan' told OK! magazine: "Harry will want to be a part of the celebratory weekend in June, and will almost certainly be required to appear with William at that time. "It seems to me that both brothers will have to make concessions.

Selome Hailu SPOILER ALERT: Do not read if you have not seen “Step Class,” Episode 9 of “Abbott Elementary.”Janelle James punctuates everything she says with a long, loud laugh.She knows she’s funny. Her career trajectory proves it: Her standup career has earned her spots in Netflix specials including “The Comedy Lineup” and “The Standups,” and she’s written on the acclaimed TV series “Central Park” and “Black Monday,” also playing small acting roles in each.

London.  Hood up, zips undone, Iris also sported a beige shirt and grey baggy jeans, which tucked into a quirky pair of cream, platformed boots.  Wheeling her silver suitcases and accompanying hand luggage through arrivals, Iris maintained a low-profile while continuing to wear her safety covering.

The actress, known for playing Alice Farnham in the Liverpool-based soap, died on September 7, with her family sharing the sad news today. In an obituary published in the Telegraph, Anna's mum Maria wrote: "She will be remembered for her warmth, her wit, her clarity, her forthrightness, and above all for her beautiful and innocent humanity."Anna may have been born with special needs, but she was so special and unique in herself that we were the ones who needed her."Her smile shone a bright light into the world of everyone who was lucky enough to meet her.

Brookside star Anna Norbury has tragically died at the age of 26, her family have confirmed. Anna played the role of Alice Farnham on the hit Channel 4 soap for three years.

Channel 4 soap Brookside, has died at the age of 26, her family has confirmed.Her devastated family confirmed that she died on September 7 but shared the news in an obituary published in the Telegraph today (Friday).In the touching tribute, Anna's mum Maria wrote: "She will be remembered for her warmth, her wit, her clarity, her forthrightness, and above all for her beautiful and innocent humanity."Anna may have been born with special needs, but she was so special and unique in herself that we were the ones who needed her."Her smile shone a bright light into the world of everyone who was lucky enough to meet her.

Brookside star Anna Norbury has died at the age of 26.

BROOKSIDE and Home Free star Anna Norbury has died aged 26. The actress, who played Alice Farnham in the Merseyside soap from 1994 to 1997, died suddenly on September 7.