Made in Oldham: The budding actors who became stars thanks to David Johnson

Rina Sawayama has released ‘This Hell’, the first single from her new album ‘Hold The Girl’, which she announced earlier this week. She has also announced UK and Ireland tour dates for the autumn.“I had so much fun writing ‘This Hell”, she says of the Paul Epworth produced track.

Loose Women viewers have been left unimpressed after a comment one of the panellists made about Wayne Rooney. Janet Street-Porter was discussing the ex-footballer's recent court appearance as part of the ongoing 'Wagatha Christie' libel trial during Wednesday's show, when she said: "It’s become the battle of the blokes.

Did you realise your dentist knows a lot more about you than whether you really floss as often as you claim? In fact, they can detect all kinds of potentially serious health issues just by looking in your mouth. Your mouth gives 10 telltale signs that you may have a serious health issue, according to the experts at expressdentist.com. Mick Armstrong, chair of the British Dental Association’s health and science committee, says: “Through doing routine check-ups, dentists can often pick up on a patient’s existing health conditions beyond the state of their teeth and gums.

dog attack victim has shared her gruesome wounds from the same lane where a boy, three, was mauled to death.The woman follows Kia Walker, 19, in claiming she too was bitten by a dog close to the scene of Daniel John Twigg's tragic death on Sunday (May 15), Manchester Evening News reports.Daniel died in hospital on Sunday afternoon from injuries sustained when outside with "a number of dogs" on Carr Lane in Milnrow, Rochdale.The animals were seized and a Cane Corso was humanely destroyed but two women claim to have been attacked by another dog close by. Kia Walker, 19, claimed earlier this week that following her mauling in April 2021, police officers told her the investigation 'couldn’t go any further' as 'there wasn’t enough evidence'. Police said Kia chose to take no further action.

OnlyFans venture after her boyfriend encouraged her to use the platform. Before turning to the subscription website, Victoria James used to work in pharmacies and factories just as coronavirus hit.

marriage proposals are different – whether it's the location, how you pop the question or the speech you give.But one thing usually stays the same – you buy a ring.However, one man decided to opt against the traditional way of getting down on one knee, instead choosing to chop off his own tresses as a token of his love. Reddit users were left bewildered by the unorthodox decision to propose to his fiancé with a lock of his own hair.

Madonna made sure all eyes were on her when she posed up a storm in a plunging corset and skimpy shorts.The Queen of Pop took to Instagram with a slew of sexy snaps after her reported split from toyboy Ahlamalik Williams after three years of dating.The 63-year-old superstar showed her ex-flame what he was missing if that were the case as she unleashed her killer curves in the daring get up before heading out for the evening.However, the Material Girl singer risked a serious wardrobe malfunction in one snap which showed her needing help from a member of her team.The mum-of-six loves dazzling the internet with her outrageous outfits, and Tuesday (May 17) was certainly no different.Her latest look saw the ageless beauty sizzle in a busty black corset top and bright yellow shorts which she matched with fishnet tights.Madonna looked confident as ever as she playfully poked out her tongue and raised her arms for the camera, which were decorated with an array of chunky bracelets.The singer loves to accessorise in a big way, so this time she wore a selection of bold chrome necklaces, including her signature cross piece.But she nearly flashed her 18 million Instagram followers at one point after her neon shorts spilled open.The singer was pictured leaning back in a cream armchair whilst a peer gave her a helping hand in pulling off her long leather boots.The pop icon penned a cheeky caption reading: "If the shoe fits, lick it," next to a tongue emoji.Madonna has been working on a remix project and a long-awaited biopic in recent months.Last month, she released a version of her classic hit Frozen, but this time it featured US rapper 070 SHAKE.Madonna reportedly split from her boyfriend Ahlamalik, 28, last month after three years

police chase.And it was only after an unnamed employee of a local KFC brand found a note from the woman he had kidnapped that police became aware of the situation.A note was left behind among the KFC wrappers from an eaten meal telling someone that she needed help.The quick-thinking employee then reported the note and a possible kidnapping, as well as the a description of the pair to local police.A spokesman said on Facebook: “Officers were advised that a female had written a note begging for help.“The female that wrote the note was still on the business lot accompanied by a male.“As officers approached the couple, the man ran on foot. “After a brief foot chase, he was apprehended and identified as Diego Glay.” The woman had allegedly gone to meet Mr Glay who she claimed was her boyfriend.

Manori Ravindran International EditorKISS takes the stage in the first exclusive clip to emerge from hotly anticipated musical biopic “Spinning Gold.”The long-gestating movie about Casablanca Records founder Neil Bogart — directed by his son Tim Bogart and now in post-production — has finally landed, and is being screened to buyers at the Cannes Film Festival market this week.Founded in 1974 by Neil Bogart, Casablanca Records was the home to KISS, Donna Summer, the Village People and Parliament Funkadelic, among others. The company contributed the first smash extended single to clubs and radio stations all over the world with Summer’s 17-minute 1975 banger “Love to Love You,” and released 289 albums from more than 140 artists.

Derry Girls.The Channel 4 sitcom concluded its third and final season on Wednesday (April 18) with a 45-minute special titled ‘The Agreement’.In the episode, the show returned to Derry one year later around the time of the Good Friday Agreement vote, where Erin (Saoirse-Monica Jackson) and Orla (Louisa Harland) try to wrestle attention towards their joint 18th birthday party.After making a cameo as a police inspector in the first episode of season three, Liam Neeson’s character returned briefly in the finale – seen casting his vote on the agreement in silence.Incredible how Liam Neeson captured all those years on his face in this tiny scene, incredible no words, what a powerful finale #DerryGirls pic.twitter.com/fgrrki7Rrm— Callum (@c411xm) May 18, 2022The biggest surprise was saved for the credits, as Bill and Hillary Clinton’s daughter, Chelsea, received a delayed letter from the gang in present-day New York.In season two episode ‘The President’ which covered the Clintons’ visit to Northern Ireland in 1995, the gang wrote a letter to Chelsea asking if she’d like to hang out.Chelsea finally received the letter in the finale’s closing sequence after it was “intercepted while on its way to the White House in the 1990s”. The episode concluded as she read aloud the letter in her New York home.

Joy Division frontman Ian Curtis yesterday (May 18), two of his surviving bandmates – Bernard Sumner and Stephen Morris of New Order – appeared in Parliament to discuss mental health and suicide prevention.Curtis took his own life in May 1980 after battling depression and epilepsy in his final years. In an event that was originally due to take place in 2020 to mark 40 years since his passing, but was delayed due to the COVID pandemic, a special talk and panel titled Suicide Prevention: Breaking The Silence took place in the Speaker’s House in Parliament.NME were invited along to the event hosted by Kerry McCarthy MP that was chaired by the Mayor of Greater Manchester, Andy Burnham.

Johnny Depp’s lawyer Camille Vasquez had an interesting reaction when asked about the mounting dating rumours between them. Vasquez is among the powerhouse legal team representing Depp in his explosive libel trial with ex-wife Amber Heard. She unexpectedly took centre stage this week due to her brutal grilling of Heard during cross-examination, clips of which have gone viral on TikTok. However, speculation has been rife about the nature of Vasquez’s relationship with Depp, 58, with many suggesting they have become particularly close. While leaving the Fairfax County Courthouse in Virginia on Tuesday, Vasquez was asked point blank about the dating rumours that are swirling on social media. The lawyer was approached by TMZ who asked about the speculation, to which Vasquez laughed and shook her head without offering a verbal answer. Sources previously said there is no truth to the romance rumours and that their relationship is purely professional. It’s also claimed that Vasquez, 37, is ‘happily taken’ and currently dating a Brit who works in real estate, and that they have been ‘in a serious relationship’ for ‘several months’.The insider added that Depp has grown close to his entire team but there is nothing more to it.A clip of Vasquez, which went viral this week and has been liked over 4.5 million times on TikTok, is a montage of the attorney repeatedly objecting to Heard’s legal team’s questioning during the trial. The lawyer attended the University of Southern California and graduated magna cum laude with a BA in communication and political science in 2006.

Kelly Osbourne was forced to issue a public plea for help after a Lyft driver took off with Ozzy Osbourne’s clothes still in the car.The singer and podcaster, 37, was in Los Angeles with her rock legend father on Wednesday when they ordered a car on Lyft, a driver service similar to Uber.At one point after Ozzy piled his clothes into the vehicle, the car drove away, with Kelly alleging the driver did so ‘knowingly’.The incident led Kelly, who is pregnant with her first child, to take to social media to beg for help.Taking to Twitter, Kelly described the situation as an ’emergency’ and wrote to Lyft directly advising them she was involving the police.‘EMERGENCY!!!!’ the singer wrote. ‘One of your drivers just knowingly drove off with all of my dads cloths in the back seat of her car (sic).

High Court in London, but today it will draw to a close as lawyers for each of the women set out each of their cases.What a ride it’s been.Vardy – who is married to Leicester footballer Jamie Vardy – is suing Rooney for libel after Rooney accused her of leaking ‘false stories’ about her private life in October 2019 following a months-long ‘sting operation’ which saw Rooney dubbed ‘Wagatha Christie’.Vardy denies the allegations and has sued the fellow footballer’s wife over the ‘untrue and unjustified defamatory attack’.For those tuning in just as the two wags reach the finish line, or should you want a little refresher before final comments are made, here are the key moments from each day so far.– The much-anticipated trial of the Wagatha Christie libel claim begins. Mrs Vardy arrives at the High Court in London with a security guard, while Rooney attends with husband Wayne Rooney – who soon becomes known for his manbag.To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 video– The legal teams representing each of the women set out their cases for Mrs Justice Steyn, the judge hearing the case.

Dick Van Dyke may be 96 but his humour is still just as sharp after he was spotted wearing a ‘spoonful of sugar’ jumper. The Chitty Chitty Bang Bang actor was spotted out and about in Malibu, California on Wednesday during a busy day of running errands. First stop was a session at the gym, which he was spotted leaving with a pep in his step, explaining exactly how he remains nimble in his golden years. He later met up with his wife Arlene Silver and the two headed to a lunch date, with the actor still rocking his gym attire, which included a grey jumper with ‘spoonful of sugar’ printed on the front alongside a picture. It was, of course, a cheeky nod to Dick’s famous role as jack-of-all-trades Bert in the 1964 children’s classic Mary Poppins, in which the titular character sings the famous song. Dick was in cheerful spirits as he was seen laughing around with others while heading into the restaurant with Arlene. The couple have been married for 10 years and celebrated their anniversary in February. They met in 2007 when Arlene was working at the Screen Actors Guild Awards, and Dick took to the stage to present Mary Poppins actress Julie Andrews with a lifetime achievement award. Arlene, a former make-up artist and singer, previously recalled their first meeting and shared: ‘He said, “Hi, I’m Dick”.

Express.co.uk has contacted a representative for Corrie for comment.A wedding has already taken place on the ITV soap recently - as Toyah (played by Georgia Taylor) and Imran (Charlie De Melo) got hitched.Last year, Corrie star Antony was said to have signed a “big money” deal to remain on the soap.He has played Sean Tully on the ITV show since July 2003 and is still loving his time portraying his character on the famous cobbles."I have just signed a new contract,” Antony told the Daily Star Sunday, he confirmed that he would be staying for the long-run.“I’ve always said that if they’re happy for me to be there, then I’m happy to be there. If it ain’t broke, don’t fix it.“I feel that even more nowadays because some work is thin on the ground.

Heartbroken Coronation Street and Emmerdale stars paid tribute after the man who kickstarted their careers suddenly passed away. "Star-maker" David Johnson was the director of the Oldham Theatre Workshop, which he set up more than fifty years ago, and Anna Friel, Suranne Jones and Anne Kirkbride are just a few of his success stories. Corrie actor Anthony Cotton, who also trained with David, took to his Twitter account to say: "Just heard the saddest news.

HEARTBROKEN soaps stars have been left shocked by the sudden death of a boss who kicked off all of their careers on Coronation Street and Emmerdale. Actors have been paying tribute to "star-maker" David Johnson who was the director of Oldham Theatre Workshop. Announcing his friend's passing, Antony Cotton tweeted: "Just heard the saddest news.

Coronation Street and Emmerdale stars have paid tribute to "starmaker" David Johnson following the news of his tragic death.He helped kickstart the careers of a host of award-winning actors from the Manchester area.Mr Johnson founded Oldham Theatre Workshop aged 15 back in 1968 and it quickly became Europe's biggest youth theatre company.He set up the organisation aged 15 and offered free programmes for local youngsters.Several soap stars learned under his leadership including Suranne Jones, Michael Le Vell, Lisa Riley and the late Anne Kirkbride.Some famous faces have taken to social media to pay tribute to David.Antony Cotton, who plays Sean Tully in the ITV soap penned: "Just heard the saddest news. David Johnson who was the director of the phenomena that was Oldham Theatre Workshop, has died."He put so many of us on the map, and kick started so many careers, both on stage and off."So many of us owe him so much. I’m absolutely gutted.

The man who kickstarted the careers of a raft of award-winning actors and household names from Greater Manchester has died. Tributes are pouring in to David Johnson, who set budding actors on the path to stardom at the Oldham Theatre Workshop, which he founded in 1968.

A delayed final report from a review examining allegations concerning child sexual exploitation in Oldham is now due to be published 'before the end of June', Andy Burnham has revealed.