Corrie’s George star pays sweet tribute as iconic cast member returns to ITV cobbles

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Toy Story prequel. Instead, it’s on a mission to deliver classic sci-fi action, starring not the plastic Buzz Lightyear toy voiced by Tim Allen that we know and love from Toy Story, but the fictional human hero who inspired it (now voiced by Chris ‘Captain America’ Evans).The animated origin story sees Captain Buzz Lightyear marooned with his crew on a hostile planet, 4.2 million light-years from Earth, after Buzz’s maverick heroics go wrong.

David Beckham and Harper absolutely thriving while out and about in Italy.By the looks of the mood, it really is la dolce vita, right?Before Becks took in the sights of Soccer Aid on Sunday night he was ever the doting dad alongside Harper, 10, with the pair heading to a swanky soiree in Venice.

Katie Price’s fiancé Carl Woods for ‘threatening and abusive behaviour’ have been dropped.The 33-year-old was charged in February this year following an incident in 2021, with the car dealer charged under section 4 of the Public Order Act.He appeared in court back in March, but the matter has since been dropped due to lack of evidence.Carl – who is engaged to former glamour model Katie – is said to be ‘relieved’ that the trial has been scrapped.The original incident occurred last August, with Colchester Magistrates’ Court hearing that he had ‘tried to force his way into a house after rowing with Katie and shouting in the street.’His charge covered the use of ‘threatening, abusive or insulting words or behaviour.’Supported by his TV personality partner, Carl pleaded not guilty earlier this year and was then granted unconditional bail, with his trial set to begin this coming Thursday.According to The Sun, there is ‘no longer a realistic prospect of conviction’, with a source close to Carl telling the publication that he is glad to ‘finally have his name cleared.’‘The case really put huge amounts of pressure on him,’ they said.‘Those close to Carl continued to support him throughout the process and everyone is relieved to hear the news.The insider believes Carl is now ‘more determined than ever to seek justice against those who contributed towards falsely accusing him.’Detailing the matters that led to the charge originally, Prosecutor Leigh Hart told the court back in March that, following their shouting match in the street, Katie left Carl’s house ‘to go to another property.’He added: ‘The defendant followed her and attempted to force the door of that property and was heard shouting outside in the street which was

Katie Price and Peter Andre’s son Junior has revealed that his dad bought him a car worth £25,000 for his 17th birthday.Not too shabby!The teenager, who is following in his dad’s musical footsteps and releasing his debut single Slide this Friday, expressed his delight‘Couldn’t be more grateful right now,’ he captioned the post, in which he showed off his slick new Audi to his half a million Instagram followers.‘I’m releasing my debut single Slide this Friday June 17 and my dad just got me the car of my dreams.’Popstar Peter, 49, told fans last week that he was going to buy a car for his son’s big day, and this week he definitely followed through on his promise.‘It’s Junior’s 17th birthday next week, which means it’s time for a car and driving lessons,’ he said in his OK! magazine column.Commenting on Junior’s post, the Mysterious Girl singer said: ‘My son. So proud in every way.

pic.twitter.com/wQ7Qlc1WpaA statement on behalf of the band said: ‘The Rolling Stones have been forced to call off tonight’s concert in Amsterdam at the Johan Cruijff ArenA, following Mick Jagger testing positive after experiencing symptoms of Covid upon arrival at the stadium.‘The Rolling Stones are deeply sorry for tonight’s postponement, but the safety of the audience, fellow musicians and the touring crew has to take priority.‘The show will be rescheduled for a later date. Tickets for tonight’s show will be honoured for the rescheduled date.

Coronation Street introduced a new character into the ITV soap on Friday night and he soon got fans talking. Newcomer Frank Bardsley made his way into the Rovers Return and struck up a conversation with barman Sean Tully.

ITV soap Coronation Street have been showing big love to their co-star Harriet Bibby after a huge announcement this week.It was revealed that the young actress, who plays 16-year-old Summer Spellman in the show, has been put up for a National Television Award.The huge event, which is set to take place in September, announced its long list of talented actors and actresses up for the special award with many Corrie stars making the cut.Harriet is up for the best Serial Drama Performance in the ITV soap after her harrowing storyline of struggling with an eating disorder over exam stress and her diabetes diagnosis.Harriet isn't the only Corrie star in the category either as she's up against co-stars Charlie De Melo, who plays Imran Habeeb, and his on-screen wife Toyah, played by Georgia Taylor.Corrie legend Maureen Lipman, who plays Evelyn Plummer, is also up for an award along with Kelly Neelan actress Millie Gibson.There are also stars from other hit soaps that have been nominated including Gillian Wright who plays Jean Slater in EastEnders, actor Harvey Virdi who portrays Misbah Maalik in Hollyoaks and Marlon Dingle actor Mark Charnock in Emmerdale.People were quick to show their love and support for Harriet on the nomination including her on-screen bestie Amy Barlow, played by Elle Mulvaney.Taking to her Instagram story, the actress wrote: "She's only gone and got nominated for an NTA!" She then encouraged all her followers to vote for her friend and other Corrie stars.Elle also tweeted saying: "Super super proud to say that the brilliant @HarrietBibby is up for an NTA!!!!" before retweeting a post and adding: "The TALENT in this category."Her on-screen boyfriend Jacob Hay, played by Jack James Ryan, shared a photo of

Coronation Street actor Charlie De Melo says he’s “out of his depth” on the ITV soap after it was announced he had quit the cobbles for good.The actor is best known for playing lawyer Imran Habeeb on the cobbles, a role he’s had since 2017.Since joining up, Imran has been through plenty, including dealing with the death of his sister Rana Nazir and battling for custody of Alfie, the baby he shares with Abi Franklin.And now, as he’s up for a National Television Award, Charlie says he’s “out of his depth”.Charlie is long-listed for the Serial Drama Performance award at the NTAs, along with his co-stars Sally Carman (Abi), Maureen Lipman (Evelyn), Georgia Taylor (Toyah), Millie Gibson (Kelly) and Harriet Bibby (Summer).Taking to Twitter to share the news, he wrote: “Well this is very thrilling and as close to a metaphor about my working life on’t cobbles as it’s possible to get.“Well out of my depth, propped up, surrounded and bettered by extraordinary, talented, powerful women. Very proud to be in your company.

Coronation Street actress Georgia Taylor has been showered with compliments by her fellow co-stars on Instagram.The 42-year-old, who is best known for playing Toyah Battersby in the soap, is getting herself holiday ready as she prepares to leave the cobbles for some time away.Although she hasn't disclosed her holiday destination, the Wigan-born star did share her new hair after a trip to the salon over the weekend.Sharing three images to her 55,000 Instagram followers, Georgia showed off her freshly dyed locks which appeared to be more silvery blonde than her usual style.She captioned the carousal of photos: "Hair is holiday ready! Thanks again to the brilliant @hair_by_carmenedmondson."It wasn't long before her supportive Corrie co-stars commented on the new look they inundated her with compliments.Showing off some of his hairdressing knowledge, Gareth Pierce, who plays Todd Grimshaw in the soap, said: "Cracking balayage right there." However, Georgia corrected him on the treatment she had done saying it was "baby lights" she replied: "Actually a full head of ‘baby lights’ this time! But I know you knew that really."Kel Allen, who played Laura Neelan before leaving this year, commented: "So blummin’ gorgeous! I LOVE ITTTT!"Abi Franklin actress Sally Carman also complimented the new hair by adding: "Really gorgeous!" with a string of flame emojis.Rovers landlady Jenny Connor played by Sally Ann Matthews said: "Have a well-deserved break!"Although Georgia is preparing to jet off on a relaxing breakaway, the same can't be said about her character in the soap whose life isn't the most straightforward at the moment.Currently, in the soap, her character Toyah and her new husband Imran Habeeb fought for custody of his son,

Coronation Street star Sally Ann Matthews was among the thousands taking part in the Great Manchester Run on Sunday - and was preparing to head straight back to the soap for filming on Monday after a break from playing Jenny Connor. And she said soap fans might spot a rather "painful" looking return for Jenny after Sally's running heroics.

The Coronation Street cast are a supportive bunch and have proved so once again as they flooded Georgia Taylor with compliments as she got herself 'holiday ready'. The actress, who plays Toyah Battersby in the ITV soap, took to Instagram over the weekend after paying a trip to the salon.

Coronation Street star Antony Cotton has shared a 'welcome home' message to his on-screen son as he teases the young actor's return to the cobbles. The actor, who plays Sean Tully in the ITV soap, posed alongside Liam McCheyne who is set to return as Dylan Wilson.

CORONATION Street has paid tribute to late superfan Martyn Hett and the other victims of the Manchester Arena bombing. The 29-year-old had been at an Ariana Grande concert on May 22 2017 when terrorist Salman Abedi detonated a device which killed him and 21 other people. But in special scenes of Corrie, characters said the victims are “always in our thoughts” ahead of the terror attack’s fifth anniversary tonight at 10.31pm.

CORONATION Street paid tribute to the show’s late superfan Martyn Hett and the other victims of the Manchester Arena bombing. The 29-year-old had been at an Ariana Grande concert on May 22 2017 when terrorist Salman Abedi detonated a device which killed him and 21 other people.

Coronation Street star Antony Cotton has revealed his former character has returned to the set as he takes to Twitter to share snap of himself and his co-star. Antony, 46, is famous for his role on the Cobbles as unlucky in love Sean Tully and has shared with fans that former co-star Liam Mccheyne has returned to filming as his son, Dylan. He shared the snap of the two all smiles on the set of Corrie in Eileen Grimshaw’s – played by actress Sue Cleaver – front room.

CORONATION Street paid tribute to the show’s late superfan Martyn Hett and the other victims of the Manchester Arena bombing. The 29-year-old had been at an Ariana Grande concert on May 22 2017 when terrorist Salman Abedi detonated a device which killed him and 21 other people. But in special scenes of Corrie, characters said the victims are “always in our thoughts” ahead of the terror attack’s fifth anniversary today.

Coronation Street have been praised for an emotional scene that left fans in tears on Friday, where they paid tribute to the Manchester Arena victims. An emotional exchange between Gail Platt and Eileen Grimshaw saw the pair stand by a mosaic bench dedicated to those who lost their lives in the Manchester Arena bombing on 22 May 2017.

Coronation Street paid a moving tribute to the victims of the Manchester Arena bombing ahead of the fifth anniversary of the atrocity. During a scene on this evening's show, soap stalwarts Gail Platt and Eileen Grimshaw, played by actors Helen Worth and Sue Cleaver, laid flowers at a memorial bench previously installed at the ITV studio.

Coronation Street 's Sean Tully, played by Antony Cotton, is set for a new love interest on the hit ITV soap. In upcoming scenes, a man called Frank Bardsley, who is played by Simon O'Brien, enters the Rovers Return Inn where he soon has a flirty exchange with Sean. And when Frank leaves the Rovers, Jenny Connor encourages Sean to chase after him and ask him on a date.

He played one of the most controversial characters on Coronation Street in the early 2000s but actor Charles Dale's life is much more normal now. The 59-year-old played Dennis Stringer from 2000 to 2002, a biker and friend of Les Battersby who was infamous for cheating on his partner with his friend's missus - and eventually leaving partner Eileen Grimshaw for Les Battersby's wife Janice. Charles' character Dennis later attempted to take his own life on New Year's Day, only to survive his attempt but tragically die soon after in a car accident.