Coronation Street legend Thelma Barlow blasts soap for having ‘too much tragedy and losing its sense of humour’

Ellen Pompeo, 52, spent a lovely Saturday afternoon with her five-year-old son Eli Ivery on Feb. 21. The Grey’s Anatomy star was spotted sitting on the ledge of an LA storefront with her son as they blew bubbles. The actress kept it casual with a black beanie, black long-sleeved shirt and grey sweatpants. Eli beamed next to her as he wore a red long-sleeved shirt, black pants and sweet red and black sneakers.

Queen Elizabeth tested positive COVID-19 on Sunday (Feb. 20). The 95-year-old monarch, who has been fully vaccinated and had a booster shot, is experiencing mild, cold-like symptoms, according to a statement from Buckingham Palace. She will reportedly still carry on with her “light” duties at Windsor Castle over the coming week. “She will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the appropriate guidelines,” the palace added.

Dancing On Ice.Since then we’ve seen him dazzle in the rink with ITV news presenter Lucrezia Millarini, and most recently alongside S Club 7 star Rachel Stevens.Despite facing the boot with the popstar, Brendyn, 36, is all set to return to our screens in the show’s first male couple with Brendan Cole while his partner Vanessa Bauer quarantines, leaving thrilled fans excited to see more of the talented dancer.As he once again laces up his skates, let’s take a look at his amazing career and off-screen romance.The American-born skater grew up in a small town called Renton in the state of Washington and found a passion for skating at an early age.Despite a shortage of ice rinks in the suburban town, Brendyn took on the support of his loving grandparents who who funded his dreams and enrolled him in a learn-to-skate program at the early age of six.“At the time there were few ice rinks around,” Hatfield told The Sun/“My grandparents were living in Marysville then. They’re the ones who got me into skating,” said Brendyn.He pursued his craft for six years before enrolling in a home school programme that would allow him to compete in major ice-skating competitions.“At age 12, I got serious,” Hatfield told the Herald Nett.“I did home schooling and then Running Start in order to have the time to compete.”The now 36 year old began skating locally and then moved on to compete in regional competitions.At the University of Colorado at Colorado Springs, Hatfield studied media management and he began skating in pairs competitions.After college, he participated in several European tours before landing the coveted role as Aladdin with Disney on Ice and later in Holiday on Ice."The kids idolize the Disney characters.

WInter Olympics in Beijing.The event was shortened to 30km due to adverse weather, and freezing conditions, but the shortened distance couldn't prevent Lindholm's penis from apparently freezing up.He finished 28th in a time of 1:15:55, more than four minutes behind gold medal winner Alexander Bolshunov of Russia, and it seems he could have done with being back in the warmth of the changing rooms a little quicker."You can guess which body part was a little bit frozen when I finished - it was one of the worst competitions I’ve been in. It was just about battling through,” he told Finnish outletIltalehti.Lindholm admitted he used a heat pack to try and thaw out his crown jewels once the race was over.“When the body parts started to warm up after the finish, the pain was unbearable,” he added.What was even more unusual about his bizarre problem though, is that it wasn't anything he hasn't endured before - having also encountered problems downstairs when racing in Ruka in 2021.So at least he knew how to remedy the problem as soon as he crossed the line, but admitted the pain was worse this time around.

Khloe Kardashian, 37, spent some quality time with daughter True Thompson, 3, niece daughter Chicago West, 4, and nephew Psalm West, 2. The Good American founder was spotted with the toddler trio at a Barnes & Noble bookstore near her home in Los Angeles suburb Calabasas on Saturday, Feb. 19 in photos published via the Daily Mail. She sweetly held True’s hand as the group excited the retailer, with a black suited security guard right behind.

Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterSony’s long-in-the-works video game adaptation “Uncharted” collected $44.1 million between Friday and Sunday, enough to lead domestic box office charts and solidify Tom Holland’s star power.The big-budget action adventure has been positioned as a key test of Holland’s bankability outside of his blockbuster success as Spider-Man. “Uncharted” has received mixed reviews, at best, so it’s safe to assume the 25-year-old British actor had a healthy hand in selling tickets. It also helps that “Uncharted” is rated PG-13 and based on one of the most popular video games.Directed by “Ruben Fleischer, who previously led Tom Hardy’s comic book tentpole “Venom” to box office glory, “Uncharted” is expected to earn $52 million from 4,275 North American theaters through the President’s Day holiday on Monday.

Queen Elizabeth has tested positive for COVID-19 and she's experiencing «mild cold like symptoms.»The Palace confirmed the news Sunday in a statement and added that, despite the diagnosis, she «expects to continue light duties at Windsor over the coming week.» The Palace also said the queen will continue to receive medical attention and will follow all the appropriate guidelines.U.K. Prime Minister Boris Johnson released a statement following the announcement wishing Elizabeth a speedy recovery.«I’m sure I speak for everyone in wishing Her Majesty The Queen a swift recovery from Covid and a rapid return to vibrant good health,» Johnson said.Elizabeth, whom the U.K.

Luke Bryan and his wife Caroline are always on the go, but love nothing more than spending time at home in Nashville.MORE: Luke Bryan's home in Nashville has an emotional backstory - detailsAnd it's not just the couple who love being there, but their beloved pet dogs enjoy their company too.In fact, their adorable pet dog Choc had quite the reaction when they got back over the weekend, as Caroline shared on social media.VIDEO: Luke Bryan surprised on stage by wife Caroline Alongside a picture of her with her beloved animals while sitting outside the front door with a glass of wine in her hand, she wrote: "I wasn't even home for 5 mins and Choc puked everywhere. Oh well… at least I had Chardonnay in the fridge."MORE: Luke Bryan leaves fans thrilled with exciting career newsMORE: Luke Bryan receives outpour of love as he shares bittersweet messageMany fans were quick to comment on the post to express their concern for Choc, and to wish him well, while other dog owners could relate only too well.A post shared by Caroline Bryan (@linabryan3)Luke Bryan's wife Caroline made a relatable revelation about her dog's reaction to her returning home"He's been holding onto the anxiety of missing you.

Cindy Crawford is feeling the love! The supermodel took to Instagram on the eve of her 56th birthday to share a heartfelt tribute to her younger self.MORE: Cindy Crawford is dazzling in latest candid bathrobe pictureThe star posted an adorable black and white picture of herself as a kid, with braids on each side of her head and sitting next to a birthday cake.Cindy posted the throwback image along with a lengthy caption detailing what she would like to tell a younger version of herself. She started it with: "On the eve of another birthday, looking back at little Cindy and thinking about what I would tell her."WATCH: Cindy reveals secret behind her incredible hairMORE: Nineties supermodels and their lookalike model kids: Cindy Crawford, Elizabeth Hurley and moreShe continued the meaningful message by writing: "I would tell her everyone feels nervous in new situations and sometimes you just have to fake it 'til you make it.

Robin Roberts often shares glimpses of her personal life away from Good Morning America on social media, and most recently posted a look at her snow-covered garden in Connecticut, where she lives during the weekends with her long-term partner Amber Laign. MORE: Robin Roberts urged to stay safe as she shares update following returning homeHowever, while fans know a lot about the star, she prefers to keep her relationship out of the spotlight, and only rarely posts pictures of them together online.Much to the delight of her followers back in the summer though, Robin shared a lovely picture of the pair soaking up the sun while posing by the pool during their vacation in Florida - which also happened to be Amber's birthday.  VIDEO: Robin Roberts celebrates partner Amber with show-stopping birthday cakeIn the caption, the 61-year-old revealed just how special Amber was to her, and how her partner had been "overwhelmed" by the vast amount of birthday messages she had received.MORE: Robin Roberts marks end of an era with partner Amber as she returns to GMA studioMORE: Robin Roberts announces courageous career move in emotional postShe wrote: "Wishing my sweet Amber a very Happy Birthday! She keeps saying how overwhelmed she is by all the love she’s receiving from family and friends."I told her all the love & goodness she gives out every day to so many is being returned to her tenfold.

Hoda Kotb took the opportunity to spread some happiness to her immense fanbase over the weekend with her latest social media post.MORE: Hoda Kotb shares sweet family throwback to celebrate milestone momentThe Today host took to Instagram to share a video of a 99-year-old woman dancing in her seat to Mary J. Blige's performance of Family Affair at the Super Bowl LVI Halftime show.WATCH: Jenna Bush Hager and Hoda Kotb host New Year's Eve SpecialThe caption with the clip read: "Got sent this video of my 99-year-old granny dancing to the Superbowl halftime show, and it was a reminder how amazing she is and how lucky I am."Hoda simply wrote: "Love!" with her post, and fans immediately started gushing and thanked her for sharing it, including the original poster, who commented: "That's my granny! Her name is Jean and she turns 100 in August.

George simply captioned the post: “Love life and laugh.”Dozens of the presenter’s 200,000 followers took to the comments to share their well-wishes.Rachel wrote: “Love this photo...keep smiling George and keep laughing, we all love your laugh.”While DT added: “Laughter is the medicine of life in my view.”A post shared by George Clarke (@mrgeorgeclarke)And Yvonne said: “Never a truer word said.”In a post shared on Saturday, George explained he had spent the previous day at a home building factory and confessed things had been “really tough” but maintained that he is optimistic about the future.The architect posed in front of a house he is working on wearing a hard hat and hi-vis jacket.He penned: “What a fantastic day I had yesterday at our Home Building Factory in Alfreton.A post shared by George Clarke (@mrgeorgeclarke)“It’s been really, really tough to make it happen, but ‘manufacturing’ new homes in a more controlled, safer, weather-protected environment is 100 percent the way forward!“Innovation isn’t easy. It takes a huge amount of time and investment, but innovation is what the home building industry needs.“We still have a long way to go, but we are at the beginning of an exciting journey to transform the UK Home Building Industry.“There are some amazing, precision-engineered, high-quality new homes in the pipeline, being manufactured to a high standard by an incredible team who I can’t thank enough for all of their hard work and dedication...

Michael Bay prides himself on the stunts and explosions in his neverending string of action films throughout his directing career. He’s likely best known for intense highway chases and an avalanche of destruction in his movies, and there are a lot of wheels in motion to keep a safe set with all that going on.

Tom Holland is coming off the crazy box office success with “Spider-Man: No Way Home” (the third highest-grossing film of all time domestically) and this weekend’s video game adaptation “Uncharted.” But, the star will soon be pivoting to television with a new drama series from writer Akiva Goldsman that is set up at Apple Studios and New Regency.

Queen has sent a letter expressing her sympathies to a family battling to get their war hero son's name added to the Armed Forces Memorial after he took his own life.Nathan's father Derek, 70, said he was touched to receive the letter from Her Majesty, in which said she hoped the couple “find the strength to sustain you at this difficult time”. However the letter added that the Queen could not get involved in politics, reports The Mirror.Nathan Hunt, who served in Afghanistan and alongside the Queen's grandson Prince Harry in 2008, killed himself in January 2018, aged 38.During a six-month tour, Nathan cleared Taliban bombs and was praised for saving several comrades, including Harry.Nathan was as serving Royal Engineers warrant officer at the time of his death, but defence chiefs refused to add his name to the memorial after ruling his death was probably not linked to his 23 years of military service.Three other soldiers who took their own lives after serving in Afghanistan have been honoured on the Staffordshire memorial.

Ralf Rangnick made a number of eyebrow-raising changes ahead of the eagerly anticipated Premier League clash but his tinkering just about paid off.Harry Maguire opened the scoring at a sodden Elland Road with his first Red Devils goal in over a year to silence his doubters before Bruno Fernandes headed in a second on the stroke of half-time.Two Leeds goals in the space of a minute then flipped the game on its head.Rodrigo's mishit cross floated over a hapless David De Gea before Raphinha sparked bedlam at Elland Road tapping in from a drilled Dan James cross.United then reclaimed the lead thanks to Fred's smashed effort before Anthony Elanga sealed the vital three points for United late on.Daily Star Sport takes a look at three big calls that Rangnick got right and the one he got wrong in the crucial win...And three things he got right...Paul Pogba has made an impressive return from injury in recent weeks and looked a powerful presence in the first half against Leeds on Sunday.It was therefore a surprise to see the Frenchman pulled off after 67 minutes with Marcelo Bielsa's side having fought back from two goals down.Rangnick replaced him for Fred and it proved to be an inspired substitution.The Brazilian smashed home after receiving the ball from Sancho to regain United's lead a matter of moments after his entrance.While many questioned the decision to make the midfield change with the scores locked at 2-2, it proved to be the decisive moment.Anthony Elanga then added to Rangnick's substitute delight, grabbing the fourth late on with a slotted finish.Will Manchester United finish in the top four this season? Let us know in the comments section.Harry Maguire has been on the back end of some heavy criticism this season,

CORRIE legend Bill Roache has ‘psychic powers’ one of his former co-star’s has claimed after he gave her a very accurate reading.  Thelma Barlow, who played Mavis Wilton on the long-running ITV soap, recently found a reading the veteran actor gave her almost 50 years ago.  If Bill, 88, ever decides to retire from showbiz and start a new career as a psychic then he would get a glowing reference from his former co-star, Thelma Barton.  The actor studied astrology in the 70s and did a reading for his new co-star, who played Mavis Riley on the soap from 1971 to 1997.

Coronation Street legend Bill Roache is a master stargazer with “extraordinary” psychic abilities, a former co-star claims.

Distinct Nostalgia podcast: “They’ve asked me back two or three times but I’ve said no because I feel I’ve packed Mavis away in a box now.“I don’t think I’d know how to do her anyway. Maybe a good script would make me realise how I’d played the part.”The cobbles legend says that apart from “occasionally having a look”, she no longer watches the programme regularly because of how it has changed over the years.Corrie is well known for its staunch northern humour - but Thelma, 91, says she simply doesn’t find it funny anymore.She said: “I think the Street when I was in it had this wonderful thing of comedy, the comedy characters.“I don’t watch it regularly now.

Coronation Street legend Thelma Barlow says the long-running soap has lost its humour over the years and has too much violence now.

Coronation Street legend Thelma Barlow has revealed she has turned down three ­offers to return to the soap as Mavis Wilton.The 91-year-old exited the cobbles in 1997 after 26 years on the show.And although Thelma says it is unlikely she will ever go back to playing shopkeeper Mavis, she has actually left the door open.She said: “I said when I was leaving I would never go back.“Although I am just saying 'no' on how I feel at the moment.“They’ve asked me back two or three times but I’ve always said no because I feel as though I’ve packed Mavis away in a box.