EastEnders Lola Pearce's heartbreaking exit inspired by The Wanted's Tom Parker's death

EastEnders legend Big Mo Harris is returning to Albert Square for a short stint of episodes following her departure last year. The scheming Mo, played by Laila Morse, 76, previously left Walford to spend time on a cruise ship with Fat Elvis, her long-term business associate and love interest.

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Tom Parker's widow Kelsey Parker threw an adorable birthday party for their daughter Aurelia, who celebrated turning three years old.The party was one of the family's first major events without The Wanted star Tom, who tragically died after a battle with brain cancer in March.The singer was just 33 years old, and shared children Aurelia and 20-month son Bodhi with Kelsey. Kelsey, who recently opened up about coping with life following her husband Tom's death, took to Instagram on Monday to share details of the princess-themed party. Aurelia even received a surprise visit from some Disney princesses for her birthday too, including Rapunzel, Frozen's Elsa, and the glass slipper wearer herself, Cinderella.

Elvis has won its box-office dance-off with Top Gun: Maverick.After the two films reported the same ticket sales Sunday, Monday's final numbers has Elvis, alone, as king of the weekend.Elvis ultimately grossed $31.1 million from Friday to Sunday, according to Warner Bros.' final figures Monday. The latest:Elvis has won its box-office dance-off with Top Gun: Maverick, taking in$31.1 million from Friday to Sunday.

EastEnders' latest filming pictures, which were snapped from a warehouse location in East London, have teased Phil Mitchell's highly-anticipated return to the BBC soap after his stint in prison.The Albert Square hardman, who was locked up behind bars after police discovered he was involved in Vincent Hubbard's death, has apparently managed to secure an early release as he returns to Walford with one goal in mind. Upon learning the devastating truth that his son Ben Mitchell, played by Max Bowden, was raped by Lewis Butler (Aidan O'Callaghan), Phil (Steve McFadden) goes on the warpath in a bid to seek revenge.The filming images see actor Steve McFadden stalking the warehouse location with some serious scenes to get through, as he also has red bloody makeup dripping from the knuckles on his right hand.

The widow of Tom Parker says she is to have his ashes made into special pieces of jewellery for his children and his mum. Tom, from Bolton and a singer The Wanted, died in March aged 33 after battling an inoperable brain tumour.

Kelsey Parker has shared the heartwarming news that her late husband Tom Parker’s fellow bandmates from The Wanted have continued to check on her to make sure she and the kids are okay following his tragic death.The 32 year old mum-of-two shared the news during a recent interview, explaining that in the months following Tom’s passing, his bandmates and dear friends had continued to support her and her family. She told OK!: “You know what, I’ve got so much love for The Wanted boys, they have been amazing through this.They all check in with me, they make sure I’m okay.

Tom and Kelsey Parker's relationship was a love and bond like no other. So it's no surprise when we chatted to her about her husband, who sadly passed away in March following his battle with an inoperable brain tumour, Kelsey said he was quite a romantic. The couple were married back in 14 July in 2018, and although Tom had a soft side, he could be complacent at remembering anniversaries.

Kelsey Parker heartbreakingly lost her husband, The Wanted star Tom Parker back in March after an 18 month battle with cancer, and is managing her grief day-by-day. And in our latest interview and shoot, the mum of two, who shares children Aurelia, two, and 20 month old Bodhi with her late husband, told us that year's Love Island has been particularly hard for her to watch - because she's missing his "running commentary." Speaking to OK!, the 32 year old revealed: "I’ve found Love Island really hard to watch this year because I’d normally have Tom’s running commentary throughout it, so it’s those little things that I find hard.

Kelsey Parker said her final goodbyes to her husband Tom Parker at his funeral on 20th April. And now the star has revealed she is making arrangements to turn his ashes into jewellery - so she, Tom's mum Noreen and their children can always have a piece of the star close to their heart. “It will be something really special the kids can have and it will be given to them at a certain time, but I don't know when yet," she told us.

Kelsey Parker has been so strong since her husband, The Wanted star, Tom Parker's passed away in March - and says it's her children that have kept her going amid such a difficult time. And in our shoot exclusively for OK! VIPs , the first with her children Aurelia and Bodhi since losing Tom, she reflects on her last moments with her husband, how she's copying with her grief and how their kids will keep his legacy alive.

Tom Parker’s widow Kelsey hosted her daughter Aurelia’s first birthday without her dad, after The Wanted star died earlier this year, following a battle with a stage four glioblastoma brain tumour.Tom died at the age of 33 in March after he was diagnosed with an inoperable brain tumour, in October 2020, and was given just 12 months to live by doctors.He and wife Kelsey shared two children, Aurelia, who celebrated her third birthday with a princess themed party, and Bodhi, one.Kelsey shared Aurelia’s party, fit for a princess, on Instagram, showing the adorable three-year-old in a pink party dress, posing with Disney princesses like Elsa and Rapunzel, and belting out some tunes into a microphone.One picture showed Kelsey holding her daughter, as they both donned matching pink dresses, while Aurelia paired hers with a cute matching bow.Celebrating Aurelia’s birthday at the party, and offering their support to Kelsey who was hosting the first birthday without her husband, were EastEnders star Louisa Lytton and Grammy nominated Ruth-Anne.The party follows Kelsey recently opening up about Father’s Day, saying she is determined to make it a ‘celebration’ for her children.Ahead of the day last weekend, Kelsey said: ‘Aurelia’s nursery school has asked me about making cards and they said, “We know she will be able to cope with making a card,” and she talks about her dad to them, so I’m more than happy for her to make a card for her dad.’She added to OK!: ‘In years to come I think it will get harder for the children. This year where they’re young and they don’t really understand it, in years to come we will make it a celebration.‘It will be hard for me, but for the children I don’t think it will be as hard this year.

Kelsey Parker celebrated her daughter’s birthday over the weekend with a wonderful party fit for a young princess. The mum-of-two, 32, who recently opened up about coping with life following her husband Tom Parker’s death at the age of 33 in March, shared pictures from the special day with her followers. Aurelia’s third birthday party followed a very specific theme and came complete with a mini castle and a selection of Disney princesses belting out the youngster’s favourite tunes.The party is the first one Kelsey has hosted since the death of her husband following a brain tumour.

BEN MITCHELL faces more trauma in upcoming episodes as his wounds are reopened after discovering an item of clothing from the night he was raped. Weeks have gone by but Ben Mitchell is still dealing with the trauma Lewis Butler left him with. Next week in EastEnders, his nephew Peter Beale will be getting his own revenge with one cruel gesture.

Love Island fans were left in fits of laughter as Davide looked confused as the male Islanders belted out The Wanted's hit song, Glad You Came.During Saturday's [June 25] episode of Unseen Bits, the lads looked as though were having a whale of a time as they danced around the crisp and clean bedroom.READ MORE: Love Island star says new format is to 'save ITV' from 'black girl being picked last'But while everybody seemed to be getting into the spirit of belting the song that topped the charts in 2011, Davide looked bewildered as he attempted to sing along with the famous lyrics.While some fans have commented that it was a touching tribute to Tom Parker of The Wanted who died aged 33, some found Davide's reaction hilarious."Lol u can tell Davide has never heard The Wanted before #LoveIsland," commented one.While a second added: "Davide not knowing the words to The Wanted #LoveIsland," alongside an awkward gif."Davide whilst the boys were singing because he doesn’t know the words #LoveIsland," typed a third.While Davide seemed bewildered, fans couldn't help but gush over the sweet tribute from the rest of the lads - particularly as the islanders singing has rarely been allowed on the show. One user wrote: "Omg not Glad You Came by The Wanted being played on Unseen Bits...

Elvis Presley, starring rising star Austin Butler, was released. The new film focuses on The King's relationship with his controversial manager Colonel Tom Parker, who some fans believe made him the music icon he was, while others believe he held back the singer leading to his untimely demise. When cast in the role, Tom Hanks ended up having dinner with Elvis' ex-wife Priscilla Presley who asserted that the Colonel wasn't the villain some make him out to be.

THE Love Island lads showed they are huge fans for The Wanted as they performed a rendition of Glad You Came. In a clip from last night’s Unseen Bits, they are seen jumping around the bedroom as they belt it out  - but fans noticed that Davide looked a bit baffled.

The Love Island boys gave a sweet tribute to the late Tom Parker and his The Wanted bandmates as they enthusiastically belted out their hit song Glad You Came. In a clip from Saturday night’s Unseen bits, the lads can be seen jumping around their bedroom singing the classic at the top of the lungs - but fans couldn’t help but notice Italian Davide’s baffled look.The 27 year old opted out of the jumping dance the rest of the boys embarked upon and instead could be seen sat on the side of the bed pretending to mime the lyrics.

EastEnders. The hardman, played by Steve McFadden, is out for blood over his son Ben (Max Bowden) being raped by evil Lewis Butler (Aidan O’Callaghan).

Chris Willman Senior Music Writer and Chief Music CriticDoes the phrase “that’s all right” apply to the new “Elvis” movie… as in, “that’s all correct”? No one is probably expecting that — any practiced watcher of biopics knows virtually any example of the form will take deep liberties with the facts for dramatic purposes. And maybe it’s a given that a director who puts hip-hop and hard rock on the soundtracks for period films, as Baz Luhrmann does, might favor effect over absolute verisimilitude.Still, “Elvis” is right on enough counts — literally or spiritually — that it’s worth trying to separate fact from fiction in the movie’s narrative of Elvis Presley (played by Austin Butler) and his nearly career-long manager, Colonel Tom Parker (Tom Hanks).

Eastenders star Max Bowden prompted a flurry of concern on Saturday as the soap actor announced he would be taking a break from social media with immediate effect. Sharing the news via Instagram Stories, the 27 year old wrote: "Taking a little break from Instagram. See so much s*** on here need a break.