Coronation Street’s Kevin Kennedy desperate to return as Curly Watts as he insists character ‘has stories to tell’

Emmerdale fans up and down the country devastated earlier this year when she announced that she was leaving the show "for good" after 19 years on the soap. The blonde bombshell first appeared on our screens back in 2002 as the beloved character Debbie Dingle and it didn't take long for viewers to fall head over heels for the Northern star.

Queen is his "gal" after claiming she once stopped him getting kicked out of the UK.The rapper was facing a murder charge in the US in 1993, which he was later acquitted of, and as he was touring the UK at the time there were calls for him to be removed from the country.However, Snoop claimed the monarch stepped him.Opening up during an interview with DJ Whoo Kid, the chart star recalled a newspaper headline from the time that said: "Kick this evil b****** out.""This while I was fighting a murder case, over there doing shows," he explained."But guess who came to my defence?" he went on. "Just take a guess.

Leeds United's loss to Tottenham Hotspur. Marcelo Bielsa's side were thrashed 4-0 at home by Spurs on Saturday as relegation fears continue to mount at Elland Road.However, Leeds did have the chance to claim a consolation goal and potentially kickstart a comeback with the score at 3-0 during the second half.Dallas had caught out Spurs goalkeeper Hugo Lloris 40 yards from goal, giving him an empty net to put the ball into with the keeper stranded in no man's land.Fans were left in shock, though, as the Northern Ireland international delayed shooting and instead dribbled into the Spurs penalty area.As he made his way into the box, two Spurs defenders were able to get back and defend before his eventual shot was blocked by Ben Davies.This left fans of both Leeds and other clubs united in their disbelief as they took to social media to react to Dallas' missed opportunity.One fan tweeted: “Leeds only have themselves to blame...

Gogglebox fans couldn’t help but gush over Izzi and Ellie Warner’s new pup as their Chihuahua made her TV debut.On Friday (25 February) the loving mum introduced her loyal legion of fans to her new furry friends as she brought out a blue bowl covered in a pink and white heart blanket on the Channel 4 show.As the girls settled down on the sofa, the adorable little pup poked her tiny head out from under the blanket as she got used to her new surroundings.And it’s fair to say viewers were just as in love with her new furry friend as they were when fans swarmed to Twitter to share their excitement for the family member aptly named Cookie.Ellie said: “Did I tell you Cookie only weighed 80g when she were born. I’ve eaten packets of crisps that were bigger than 80g in one sitting.“I can’t even imagine how tiny she must have been when she were born.”Shocked at the news, Izzi suggested: “Let’s weigh her and see how many grams she is now.”But the dynamic duo couldn’t help but get caught up distracted by her cute little face as she curled up into a ball in the blanket covered mixing bowl as Izzie ordered her sister: “Quick, get a picture.”And it’s fair to say viewers melted at the sight of her new dog as they flooded to Twitter to share their love for Cookie online throughout the show.One user wrote: “Oh pleeeease upload ‘the’ picture of cookie @ellieandizzi.

Kyiv to remain inside during the city’s curfew because they will be seen as being part of “enemy sabotage” if they go outside. Vitali, who is current Mayor of Kyiv, made the warning to his people following Russia ’s continued attempts at trying to take the capital during overnight battles.

Amanda Holden kicked off her 51st birthday celebrations with a bang on Friday (25 February) night as the blonde bombshell donned a black sparkly power suit surrounded by her closest pals.The TV star was wined and dined at Annabel’s restaurant in the heart of London as she waltzed in hand in hand with her stunning lookalike daughter Lexi, 16.Her gorgeous garment featured a matching beautiful plunging bra which showcased her killer curves at the dinner table.She completed her look with a dramatically long bubble ponytail which trailed down her back and accessorised the look some elegant chandelier earrings and a simple black clutch handbag.Her fellow Heart radio co-stars Sian Welby and Ashley Roberts were seen partying alongside the mum-of-two as she painted the town red to mark her milestone birthday.The glamorous presenters commanded attention as they donned jaw-dropping minidresses for her birthday bash.And her eldest daughter Lexi made sure to dress to impress as she rooked the monochrome outfit which she paired with her loose blonde locks that framed her face.During the celebratory bash, Amanda was blown away when her pals presented her with a realistic cake of her assets/After she was presented with the sweet treat, the Britain’s Got Talent judge couldn’t help but compare her curvaceous assets to her celebratory dessert.It comes after the fashionista returned from her family holiday to Dubai with her husband Chris, 67, and daughters Lexi and Hollie, 10.As the blonde belle poured her curves into her jaw-dropping outfit, Amanda confessed she will continue to dress how she wants as she enters into her golden years.The starlet previously wrote in Fabulous magazine: “I love showing that women my age can look good, dress

Russell Peters is a married man!

Avril Lavigne‘s new album is out and it slays! A true return to form!

This Morning's Holly Willoughby has broken her silence on being compared to actress and lifestyle guru, Gwyneth Paltrow.Speaking at the launch of her lifestyle brand Wylde Moon's new perfume, earlier in the week, the mother-of-three, 41, revealed how it felt to be compared to the Hollywood A-lister and businesswoman who launched hugely successful lifestyle brand Goop, 14 years ago.The ITV presenter gushed over the ex-wife of Coldplay star Chris Martin, after hearing that she had been compared to the star.Holly told The Sun: "It feels pretty amazing."She has been hugely successful and, in a way, she did exactly what I was talking about tonight."Even though she was hugely successful in one area of her life, she had other dreams and she wanted to follow them," she added.The TV host revealed that she looked up to Gwyneth for starting her own company following a successful acting career.She confessed: "I hugely admire her for that.”Holly launched her company Wylde Moon back in September and it has since gone from strength to strength.The ITV star was joined by many of her celeb friends at the star studded event which was held at the London Coliseum.Amongst the stars in attendance was Holly's best pal and This Morning co-host Phillip Schofield.Stunning in a cream, two-piece suit, Holly and Phillip cuddled up on the red carpet to celebrate the launch of her debut perfume.The This Morning presenter paired her suit with black and white polka dot stilettos and wore her blonde tresses in pretty waves.Taking his mind off the feud with his ITV colleague Eamonn Holmes, Phil appeared to be all smiles as he supported his friend's business.Their appearance comes as it's reported that Holly has been "supporting Phillip" after he was

Tom Parker and his wife Kelsey recently jetted off on a sun-soaked holiday together. The Wanted star Tom, 33, revealed he and Kelsey, 31, had been holidaying at an undisclosed location on his Instagram Stories, where he posted a stunning snap of the sunset. The singer wrote: "What a beautiful day", as he told his followers he was "back to treatment today".

Jess Wright has shared adorable snaps of herself cuddling her adorable newborn nephew alongside a touching tribute to him. Pregnant star Jess' family has extended as her brother Josh Wright and wife Hollie welcomed their first child four weeks early. Jess, 36, shared a series of snaps of herself with her newborn nephew on her Instagram, proudly showing him off for the world to see.

“No Exit” is the kind of compelling thriller that proves to be better with a surprise than a slow burn, despite trafficking heavily in both. Adapted from the novel by Taylor Adams, the Hulu movie tactfully splatters blood all over the classic premise of a few mysterious strangers holed up in a single location.

Grizzly Bear‘s Daniel Rossen has shared a new song from his upcoming debut solo album – listen to ‘Unpeopled Space’ below.‘You Belong There’ is due out on April 8 via Warp, and was announced last month alongside first single ‘Shadow In The Frame’.Alongside the release of ‘Unpeopled Space’, Rossen has also detailed a huge US and UK tour behind the album, which will feature four UK shows in late May.Listen to ‘Unpeopled Space’ and see the artwork and tracklist for ‘You Belong There’ below.1. ‘It’s a Passage’2. ‘Shadow in the Frame’3. ‘You Belong There’4. ‘Unpeopled Space’5. ‘Celia’6. ‘Tangle’7. ‘I’ll Wait For Your Visit’8. ‘Keeper and Kin’9. ‘The Last One’10. ‘Repeat the Pattern’See details of Rossen’s three UK shows, and a Dublin date, for later this year below.

had been in Dubai for her actual birthday, but made sure to mark the occasion once she returned to the UK, too. She was seen arriving at Isabel in London’s Mayfair with her daughter Lexi, 16, as well as friends including Ashley Roberts and Kelly Hoppen. Amanda stunned in a black sparkly trouser suit with a matching bralette underneath, as she pulled her hair back into a long ponytail segmented with hairbands down the length of it.She kept her jewellery simple, going for a dangling pair of silver earrings to complement the outfit. The celebrations were well under way when Amanda was presented with her birthday cake – and it’s safe to say it was one of a kind. To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 videoAmanda shared a video of herself squealing “Oh my god!”, as her cake was presented to her – and she realised it had been modelled on her own breasts. The cake had been inspired by an outfit she had posed in recently, consisting of a black PVC bra and midi skirt. She shared close-ups of the incredible edible creation, telling her followers: ‘This incredible cake created by @sebastianwildcakes, a work of art… could hardly bear to cut into it.’Amanda was later filmed doing a handstand in the club – so it’s safe to say she enjoyed turning 51 quite a lot. Amanda Holden, Caroline Flack and more star in powerful mental health portraitsAmanda Holden admits she hides shopping from husband and decorates house when he's goneAmanda Holden celebrates 51st birthday with lookalike daughter Lexi on lavish Dubai tripThe presenter had already enjoyed a lavish meal with her family on her actual birthday on February 16 while soaking up the sun in Dubai.She was also presented

Strictly Come Dancing head judge Shirley Ballas has taken to social media to blast dancers for "promoting themselves" amid the war in Ukraine.The ballroom champion, 61, posted to her Instagram stories where she demanded that dancers "show some respect" instead of posting about their "shows, competitions and teaching" as the war in Ukraine continues.In view of her 237,000 followers, the Strictly star didn't hold back as she shared her thoughts to her stories.Shirley wrote: "Dancers, please, just for a few days show some sensitivity in Ukraine."You don't need to promote yourselves, your shows, competitions and teaching every single day..."Your colleagues, students, competitors and their families are in the middle of a shocking war and need your support," she added.Shirley went on to demand that they "show respect" to the situation, instead of promoting their interests.She went on: "YOUR business can wait."Show some respect," she added alongside heartbroken emojis.Shirley signed off: "We are one family."The Strictly head judge did not mention any dancers specifically in her post.It seems that this is the first time Shirley has addressed the conflict in Ukraine, having previously posted about a sweet Valentine's meal she shared with her mum last week.Earlier this month, Shirley revealed that February is a tough month for her family as she opened up on her family's devastating loss.The star dedicated a lengthy and heartfelt post to her brother, David, who died of suicide.Posting on what would have been his 63rd birthday, Shirley paid tribute to her brother David.She penned: “Well Today 5th February would have been my Darling brothers 63rd birthday.“David my dear brother not a day goes by in my life without me thinking of you

Former Love Island favourite Molly-Mae Hague has revealed to her You Tube viewers that she now has a “full beard” after having dermaplaning treatments. The reality star, 22, took to her You Tube channel to share a makeup tutorial with fans and during the video revealed she’s been left with a “full beard” following dermaplaning facial treatments to remove the peach fuzz from the face.The PrettyLittleThing creative director explained to fans: "If you guys can see that I do have a little bit of a beard, we're not talking about it.

This Morning's Holly Willoughby has confessed she has no idea how to explain the conflict in Ukraine to her three children. The TV presenter – who has three young children with her husband Dan Baldwin – turned to her social media followers for advice on how to tell her brood about Russia's invasion of the Ukraine.

Coronation Street star Kevin Kennedy says the show's bosses saved his life by sending him to rehab.

Coronation Street star Kevin Kennedy, 58, has opened up about his desire to return to Weatherfield as he praised ITV for helping him battle an alcohol addiction.The actor played Curly Watts in the soap for 20 years.Kevin admitted he feared for his life during his battle with addiction, which led to him having a breakdown on set in 1998.The actor said he would have his first alcohol drink when he woke up and continued to booze throughout the day.At times, he would also take cocaine.After his breakdown on set, Kevin was temporarily written out of the soap and checked into a rehab clinic.Sean Connery wife: Is James Bond star married? Actor celebrates 90th“I will for ever be grateful to ITV for sending me to rehab and giving me a chance,” he

Coronation Street for 20 years – and now actor Kevin Kennedy admits he would love to return to the soap.

Kevin Kennedy played lovable Curly Watts in Corrie for 20 years – and he would jump at the chance of being on the show again.