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The 40th anniversary celebrations of EastEnders are in full swing, with the soap opera set to make history with a live and interactive episode.

Sebastian Roche weighed in on the possibility of returning to General Hospital a decade after his last appearance in Port Charles.

The accolade of the greatest British soap of all time has been "unveiled", with EastEnders narrowly missing out on the top spot ahead of its 40th anniversary.

Fans are devastated that The White Lotus‘ theme song for season three has completely changed.

In 1985, ITV was the dominant force in soap operas, with Coronation Street (then nearly a quarter of a century old) and Emmerdale drawing in large audiences every evening. Even the often-criticised tea time drama Crossroads managed to attract up to 15 million viewers.

There’s going to be a cast absence from General Hospital this week and fans might be wondering what is going on!

Ian Smith, best known for his legendary portrayal of Harold Bishop on Neighbours, has given a huge health update after being warned he wouldn't live past March.

Emmerdale star Lisa Riley appeared on Good Morning Britain and declared that "no one is safe" when addressing the comments around episodes and cast members being slashed from the ITV soap.

The White Lotus with being on The Truman Show or Big Brother – check out her full interview with NME above.The White Lotus is a black comedy anthology, with each season set in a luxurious resort filled by a colourful cast of over-the-top guests. The first season was set in Hawaii while season two took the soap opera dramatics to Scily. Next week, The White Lotus returns for season three, with the action taking place in Thailand.The show was filmed on location in Bangkok, Phuket and Ko Samui between February and August 2024 and according to Aimee Lou Wood (who plays the peppy Chelsea), it was an intense few months.“I know Leo (Woodall, who played Jack in season two) and that was really helpful because he knows what the experience is like, so he was checking in on me every now and again while I was in Thailand,” she told NME.“The fourth time he checked in, I was like ‘I’m not OK’ and I had this whole thing, but he was so good on the perspective thing.

Naman Ramachandran Jena Pandya and Ashley Day have been cast as the romantic leads in “Come Fall in Love – The DDLJ Musical,” the stage adaptation of Bollywood’s longest-running film “Dilwale Dulhania Le Jayenge.” The pair will portray Simran and Rog in Aditya Chopra’s musical comedy, which begins its previously announced run at Manchester Opera House on May 29. Pandya, who recently headlined “Bhangra Nation” at Birmingham Rep and appeared in “Mamma Mia,” steps into the culturally significant role of Simran.

More information is coming out following the death of Leslie Charleson.

Days of Our Lives couple Jennifer and Jack Deveraux are staging a comeback!

“Ain’t nothing more powerful than love.” Can music save a bleak future? A farm girl sets out on an incredible journey in “O’Dessa.” The film — described as an epic rock opera and musical fantasy — follows her into an uncertain world with only one constant, true love.  She’ll push music to its limit and find out what really matters along the way. The project hails from writer and director Geremy Jasper, who previously did double duty on “Patti Cakes$.” The drama about a woman seeking fame while dealing with the difficulties of her life played at the 2017 Sundance Film Festival.

A Dolly Parton-themed musical was suspended mid-show due to homophobic abuse hurled from the audience.

Nate Bargatze is basically doing girl math in the new DoorDash commercial that aired during the 2025 Super Bowl.

EXCLUSIVE: Deva Cassel (Netflix’s The Leopard), Julien De Saint Jean (The Count Of Monte Cristo) and Romain Duris (Heartbreaker) are set to co-star in a contemporary, French-language version of Gaston Leroux’s classic Paris-set novel The Phantom of the Opera, aimed at a young adult audience and taking its cue from the Twilight franchise.  

Brandi Stupica's world was turned on its head following her husband's shocking revelation.

A mum labelled as "Britain's most hated woman" is set to start a new life in the US, leaving behind her teenage children.

Netflix’s Virgin River has long been a fan favourite, offering a mix of small-town charm, heartfelt romance and dramatic twists. However, it seems now some viewers are beginning to grow tired of the show.

Another star has exited The Young and the Restless after another stint on the show!

Zack Sharf Digital News Director Guy Pearce recently spoke to The Times as part of his Oscar campaign for “The Brutalist” and remembered getting piled on by members of the industry due to his acting start on the popular Australian soap opera “Neighbours.” Pearce was a cast member from 1986 to 1989. “I have many feelings about that show,” Pearce said. “In the old days you were either a theatre actor or a film actor, and if you got stuck in a soap you were the lowest of the low — but what an opportunity.