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The Irish Sun
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Coronation Street star signs new contract – in bid to star in Emmerdale crossover episode in 2026
CORONATION Street star Claire Sweeney has signed a new contract to take her into next year. The actress - who plays scheming Cassie Plummer in the ITV soap - put pen to paper recently to confirm her future on the cobbles. Advertisement 2 Claire Sweeney is sticking around as Cassie Plummer Credit: ITV 2 There's going to be a big ITV soaps crossover next year Credit: ITV A source said: 'Claire loves being on Corrie - it's a dream job, so she was delighted to sign a new deal. 'With the big Emmerdale crossover coming in 2026, there's also a hope that she'll be in that too. 'It's a great opportunity to be part of soap history so who wouldn't want to be involved?' Claire arrived on the cobbles in 2023 as the long-lost and thought dead daughter of Evelyn Plummer - and the birth mother of Tyrone Dobbs. Advertisement Read more on Coronation Street In her two years Cassie has battled drug addiction, tried to destroy Kevin and Abi Webster, bedded Steve McDonald and poisoned and robbed Ken Barlow. Claire addressed her Corrie future while speaking to The Sun Online and other members of the press at the TV Choice Awards earlier this year. She said: "I'm doing good and I'm happy and I'm working. "I'm in Coronation Street for this year and I'm very happy." Advertisement Most read in Soaps Exclusive Exclusive Before stepping onto the Cobbles, she played Lindsey Corkhill on Channel 4 soap Brookside for 12 years. The Liverpool-set soap opera launched in 1982 and concluded in 2003. Coronation Street's Ken Barlow in serious danger as Cassie Plummer's sick scheme takes a dark twist Asked if she would be up for rejoining Brookside should it return, Claire revealed her loyalty lies with Coronation Street. The actress reiterated: "I'm in Corrie and I'm very happy at Corrie." Advertisement
The Irish Sun
5 days ago
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Carrie Underwood shares rare photo of massive Nashville farm with full chicken coop after fleeing LA & American Idol set
CARRIE Underwood has shared a rare photo of her Nashville estate backyard, with a full chicken coop, after fleeing LA and the American Idol set. The country music singer, 42, made a "surprise" announcement after returning to her Nashville farm following the American Idol grand finale on Monday last week. Advertisement 5 Carrie Underwood has shared a rare photo of her Nashville estate backyard, with a full chicken coop, after fleeing LA and the American Idol set Credit: Getty 5 Carrie showed off the coop at her Nashville home - and all the chickens sitting on top Credit: Instagram/carrieunderwood 5 She showed off an adorable lamb, and she's since been sharing photos from her Nashville estate - including the full chicken coop Credit: Instagram/carrieunderwood Carrie, who looked "unhappy" with the Idol finale result just mere days ago, took to Instagram to make her very exciting announcement. "Surprise! We've got another new life around the farm," she penned in the caption of a sweet snap. She showed off an adorable lamb, and she's since been sharing photos from her Nashville estate - including a full chicken coop. Taking to her Instagram stories, the 42-year-old wrote: 'I've got an injured girl in the mini coop. Today they were all on top of it. Weird.' Advertisement Carrie showed her 13.4million followers what she meant, as she photographed all the chickens standing proudly on top of the coop. It's not the first peek we've had inside Carrie's Nashville home. Earlier this month, the singer took to social media as she gave fans a behind the scenes look at her kitchen. Her large cooking area contains what looks like a pantry nook with white cabinets with grey counter tops with gold coloured handles. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Exclusive Exclusive An open arch with wooden panels opens up to a separate area with more matching wooden cabinets. Carrie Underwood makes 'surprise' announcement after returning to Nashville farm following American Idol finale Carrie proudly showed off her culinary creation as she held a clear jar filled with Greek-style cheese. As her dog Charlie looked on, she captioned the snap: "Made my own feta cheese! Yay!" She added: "Charlie approves" Advertisement Carrie's peek at the hens comes after viewers of American Idol slammed the country music icon and former Idol winner for her reaction as Jamal Roberts was announced as this year's champion. CARRIE LOOKED 'UNHAPPY' During the live broadcast of the finale, fans noticed something odd about Carrie's body language and how she failed to stand up when Jamal crooned his song a final time after winning. Reacting to Carrie not standing up when Jamal won, one fan speculated that she might have been asked by show bosses to stand. "Not Carrie Underwood sitting down and probably being told to stand up when Jamal won," said one person on X. Advertisement Another added: "Carrie underwood is not happy that Jamal won America Idol." Read more on the Irish Sun "Carrie hating until the very end I see. CONGRATULATIONS JAMAL," penned a third. A fourth then said: "Carrie Underwood's face when Jamal won!" 5 Carrie gave a look inside her kitchen Credit: Instagram/carrieunderwood Advertisement 5 During the live broadcast of the finale, fans noticed something odd about Carrie's body language
The Irish Sun
14-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
Lewis Hamilton risks reigniting bitter neighbour war as he makes new plans for £18million London mansion
LEWIS Hamilton is on a collision course with his neighbours yet again over chopping down historic trees at his posh London mansion. Racing ace Lewis, 40, bought the property for £18m in 2017 and spent the next six years doing the pad up, often clashing with residents including artist David Hockney's studio. Advertisement 6 Lewis Hamilton is on a collision course with his neighbours yet again Credit: Getty Now he runs the risk of upsetting locals again with proposals put to the Royal Borough of Kensington and Chelsea to knock down and prune trees, which are in a conservation area. Lewis's tree surgeon Henry Twynham wants to chop down two apple trees as they are 'poor specimens' - and prune back a lime tree and magnolia, which is encroaching on nearby buildings. Previously, neighbours had complained when the F1 driver applied to replace a summer house and remove historic trees which were over a century old but were said to be in bad condition. One neighbour moaned in a previous planning application that the "current owner bought the property for £18 million in 2017 and has never set foot in it". Advertisement read more on Lewis Hamilton Another added that 'these trees have been there for over 100 years and are part of a magnificent landscaping legacy… their possible demise over time as a result of the construction would seriously impair the value of the neighbouring properties." A third complainant wrote: "They are magnificent "heritage" trees, which are easily identified from an airplane upon approach to Heathrow Airport." The racing driver's home is next-door to a number of painters' studios, including Hockney, who sometimes paints there and his works have been inspired by the studios. Although David has never personally complained, the studio of artists as a collective wrote to the council regarding Hamilton's previous renovations to build a rear extension. Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Exclusive Exclusive They said: "As the owners of these Grade II listed buildings and as working artists who depend on natural daylight, our working and living conditions would be seriously disturbed by the plan as currently described." After rows with residents over his controversial works, Lewis and his construction team had a series of meetings to keep them onside, according to a report in a previous planning application. Lewis Hamilton's beloved dog Roscoe diagnosed with pneumonia as carer gives health update He was also wrongly accused of wanting to use the six-bedroom home as a party pad with one local saying that "if the owner ever does move in, will no doubt be used as a 'party house' away from the main residence, due to the nature of his lifestyle'. Lewis' representative has been contacted for comment. Advertisement 6 Racing ace Lewis bought the property for £18m in 2017 6 He spent the next six years doing the pad up 6 One neighbour moaned he has "never set foot in it" 6 Lewis now wants to knock down and prune trees, which are in a conservation area Credit: Rex Advertisement 6 He often clashes with residents, including artist David Hockney's studio Credit: AFP
The Irish Sun
10-05-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
The 4 lessons Brooklyn Beckham needs to learn from Prince Harry's family fallout to salvage relationship with David
FOR advice on how NOT to handle a disastrous family fallout, Brooklyn Beckham should look no further than Prince Harry. The estranged royal, 40, and his wife Meghan Markle, 43, have created the blueprint for steps to take if you wish to deepen a rift rather than resolve it. Advertisement 6 Brooklyn Beckham could learn a thing or two from Prince Harry's family fallout Credit: AFP 6 Harry has been frozen out by the royals following a string of tell all interviews Credit: Paul Edwards Whether it's high profile interviews trashing your relations, Like Harry before him, Brooklyn, 26, has set up a life in Los Angeles with a glamorous American wife in actress His absence from Hugh Grosvenor is said to have called Harry ahead of his big day and the two came to a "civilised agreement" that it was best he stay away so that the focus didn't shift to Harry and brother William's frosty relationship. Advertisement READ MORE ON BROOKLYN BECKHAM Brooklyn steered clear of David's intimate Cotswolds dinner and his more He allegedly reached out to David to set up a private meeting ahead of the bash, but it was rebuffed. While his absence meant there were no awkward rows in front of A-listers like Tom Cruise or Eva Longoria , it has been the talk of the showbiz world ever since. Now Lynn Carratt, from Pressbox PR, has outlined four crucial ways Brooklyn can avoid the fallout escalating into a full blown feud of royal proportions, just like Harry's. Advertisement Most read in Showbiz Exclusive Exclusive It follows an interview the Duke of Sussex gave last week in which he said his father, Lynn says: "Brooklyn would be wise to avoid publicly criticising David or his family. While he hasn't done so yet, maintaining a positive public image is crucial for his own brand, which is inherently linked to the Beckham name." Brooklyn Beckham SNUBS 'heartbroken' dad David's 50th birthday amid 'feud' The scales of public opinion appear to have tipped in the royals' favour due to Harry's public and repeated criticism of his family. In Advertisement Then in a The airing of dirty laundry, a royal load at that, hasn't sat well with fans of the monarchy, who feel the attacks undermine and cheapen the Institution. Lynn continues: "Secondly, he should steer clear of presenting himself as a victim. While he was born into privilege and the 'nepo baby' label comes with certain perceptions and perhaps some setbacks, he is actively trying to build his own ventures, such as his Cloud 23 sauce, inspired by his father's iconic jersey number. "While his surname undoubtedly contributes to his visibility, his efforts should be acknowledged." Advertisement 6 The Beckham clan are close, but a rift between Brooklyn and the rest has developed Credit: PA 6 Harry and Meghan Markle have started a new life in LA Credit: Getty She continues: "Thirdly, while many TV shows might be interested in capitalising on any family tensions, venturing into reality TV, beyond perhaps something like 'Strictly which worked well for his friend Tilly Ramsay , could be risky and potentially cause embarrassment to the family." Harry and Meghan wasted no time signing a huge $100m contract with Netflix following their elopement to the US. Advertisement But their output to date - such as Harry & Meghan and Polo - has been savaged with critics, with the latter in particular being branded "dull" and lacking awareness in the face of cost of living crisis back home. While Polo - a docuseries about the elite U.S. Open polo tournament - wasn't harmful to the fractured family relationship, it calls into question the couple's judgment and perception of the world around them. Lynn concludes: "Finally, while living up to David's immense reputation and career is undoubtedly challenging, Brooklyn should embrace the opportunities he's been given rather than viewing them as a burden. He should celebrate his privileged position." A reconciliation between father and son will no doubt be the best belated birthday present Becks could wish for. Advertisement 6 Brooklyn was notably absent from David's 50th birthday Credit: Facebook 6 Meghan and Harry's Polo series on Netflix received a critical mauling Credit: Reuters
The Irish Sun
22-04-2025
- Entertainment
- The Irish Sun
The tactics behind Zara McDermott's ‘pea-podding' style & how she uses it to snare A-list men with ‘established brands'
BREAKING cover for the first time since the rumours of her and Louis began, Zara ditched her glam frocks and bouncy blow-dry for, erm, joggers. The 28-year-old was spotted outside the exclusive, Advertisement 10 Zara, 28, is regularly seen in a glam frock and bouncy blow dry Credit: Instagram 10 She ditched this look for joggers when breaking cover for the first time since the rumours of her and Louis began Credit: BackGrid So, why for their first sighting at such a popular venue where eyes are always watching, did Zara opt for her scuffs? Don't get me wrong, some days we just want to be comfy and can't be bothered to put on a posh outfit. However, Zara usually does - and, even more oddly, she's dressing just like One Direction's Louis Tomlinson, 32. Just a few weeks ago when she was 'single', Zara was posting looks from various events, like for the Brits in March Advertisement And in February, while in Thailand She looked incredible and really nailed that sexy, single style - and good for her. However, if we go right back to the start and her time with then Love Island love rat, Adam Collard in 2018, we'll notice her style was in tune with him then. It seems the Advertisement Most read in Celebrity Exclusive Exclusive 'Zara's dating style is what's called 'Pea-podding', which is where one partner switches up their own body language, clothing choices and even verbal techniques to create a 'peas in a pod' complimentary mirror-image of the other,' explains body language expert Judi James. 'Chameleon dressing and behaviours can be a powerful technique when it comes to flirting and attracting a mate. Zara McDermott and Louis Tomlinson: Public Kiss Sparks Romance Rumors 'Postural and gestural echoing can give the impression a guy has met his soul mate, someone who moves and dresses alike and must therefore share similar tastes, thoughts, opinions and experiences and equal the perfect match. 'Being 'like-bodied' suggests someone is 'like-minded' and so instant rapport can occur. Advertisement 'Then there's the PR advantage for celebrity matches as this 'Pea-podding' will make a couple look good together, especially in selfies and social media videos.' Judi adds: "But when it's only one partner doing the switch-up, as Zara seems to do , it can imply other factors. "It suggests Geordie Phwoar 10 Zara and Adam Collard met and began dating during the fourth series of Love Island in 2018 Credit: Getty Advertisement 10 During this era, she wore a lot of crop-top and micro short co-ords, mini dresses and eye-catching prints Credit: Getty Zara and They coupled up on the show and their relationship continued outside the villa for eight months. Fresh out of the reality show sunshine, the pair would be seen at festivals, on TV appearances and dinner dates, with Zara wearing crop top and micro short co-ords, lace mini dresses and a lot of eye-catching prints. Advertisement The pair were the visual merging of Essex and Newcastle, but at 22 years old then, who can blame her for making a few style mistakes? We've all been there but these looks were very much of that era. This was an era for capturing and retaining camera attention, and not 'rejecting' it like her sombre grey trackie cos-play with Louis. Her beaming, gleaming smiles show an air of shared excitement with the peacocking Adam Judi James 'This was an era for capturing and retaining camera attention, and not 'rejecting' it like her sombre grey trackie cos-play with Louis,' comments Judi. 'Her beaming, gleaming smiles show an air of shared excitement with the peacocking Adam. "Meanwhile, her choices of bright colours and as many frills as you can stitch onto one dress mirrored attention-seeking, extrovert tendencies like Adam's. Advertisement 'Her posture still retained the doll-like glamour look of Love Island, with the beauty queen trick of the angled pelvis and one bent knee that created a 'Barbie and Ken' synchronicity for their poses together.' Made In Wifey 10 Zara embraced the 'clean-girl' aesthetic and toned down her look when dating Sam Thompson Credit: Instagram/zara_mcdermott 10 'This look is all about sensible clothing, bare-faces, and the kind of glowing skin that only comes from expensive facials," says Judi James Credit: Instagram/@zara_mcdermott Zara began dating Made In Chelsea star Sam Thompson in May 2019, with the pair calling time on their relationship in December last year. Advertisement At the beginning of their relationship, amid their dramatic storylines on Made in Chelsea, Sam even asked Zara to wear less make-up, saying he preferred a natural look. In a dramatic throwdown on the show, after they went on a break as she filmed X Factor: Celebrity, she told him: 'I felt like the last six months I've done everything I can to be this perfect girl you wanted me to be. 'I loved how I looked, I loved how much make-up I wore, I loved my hair, I loved all of that. And then when I started seeing you… As a Made In Chelsea wifey to Sam, Zara matched his taste for subtle Chelsea chic, with the inevitable designer jeans topped with regulation tailored, unisex jackets to avoid any suggestion of looking too desperate in terms of sex appeal Judi James 'If you don't want me to feel like that you shouldn't say things like 'I don't like what you're wearing, don't like your makeup, don't like your hair'.' Advertisement Despite not liking his advice, she did embrace modern beauty trends of the 'clean-girl' aesthetic and tone down her look. 'As a Made In Chelsea wifey to Sam, Zara matched his taste for subtle Chelsea chic,' Judi comments. 'With the inevitable designer jeans topped with regulation tailored, unisex jackets to avoid any suggestion of looking too desperate in terms of sex appeal. 'This look is all about sensible clothing, bare-faces, and the kind of glowing skin that only comes from expensive facials.' Advertisement 10 Zara still wore some statement outfits during their high-profile relationship Credit: Instagram 10 Zara also embraced 'clean girl' beauty trends while dating Sam Credit: Social Media - Refer to source That being said, she still wore statement outfits. Be it on holiday with Sam or on the red carpet at premieres of the Brit Awards, her style standards didn't slip - always immaculate and well put together. Advertisement Zara did have her dress down moments with Sam, of course after a five-year relationship, and she did wear a lot of trainers, but maybe to match Sam's height? Something she might be doing with Louis too as she chose flatter than flat flip flops. Is there a pattern? Clearly. Going In One Direction Zara adapts her style to where and who she is with for that period of time, so perhaps Louis will be her laid-back era? A sign that she's found someone she can be her natural self with. Advertisement But seeing as this is their first picture together, aside from The Sun exclusive pics from their dinner date in Suffolk where Zara appeared to be wearing a strapless, red corset style top, we'll have to watch this space. 'Zara's recent displays with Louis showed a sharp up-switch to meet his 'A-lister' profile,' comments Judi. 'The world of the A-list pop star is all about understatement. Louis would have spent much of his career hiding from mobs of cameras and unwanted press attention and dressing down to signal no need to make any effort, even at the swankiest venues. Zara's recent displays with Louis showed a sharp up-switch to meet his 'A-lister' profile. She appears wearing the same slightly cynical and even reluctant look for the cameras that she has previously been chasing Judi James 'So, suddenly Zara appears wearing the same slightly cynical and even reluctant look for the cameras that she has previously been chasing. Advertisement 'Her baggy grey trackie bottoms are teamed with flip-flops and her hair is pulled back in a couple of grips. 'At one point, she even folds her arms in a barrier gesture suggesting a desire to hide from the cameras. 'All this was clearly music to Louis's ears and eyes as he has now found an 'A-list' mate that will share his love of the rule than minimum effort suggests maximum star status.' Who is the real Zara? 10 The real Zara can probably be seen in the pics she chooses for Instagram posts where she is posing alone, Judi James suggests Credit: Instagram Advertisement 10 This is Zara showing the highest levels of confidence signalling, adopting a 'goddess' look Credit: instagram/zara_mcdermott The real Zara can probably be seen in the pics she chooses for Instagram posts where she is posing alone with no-one to mimic, Judi suggests. This is Zara showing the highest levels of confidence signalling, adopting a 'goddess' look with her perfect styling and her elegantly sexual poses. The body language expert notes: 'Her outfits on Instagram are glamorous but also designer-looking. Advertisement 'There are attention-seeking details like feathers or sequins and these poses suggest that when she is away from peacocking males she is more than comfortable doing some female forms of peacocking herself. Read more on the Irish Sun 'It's an emphatically assured look with a strong suggestion of independence and power. 'And it could even shock some of the guys she's been mirroring during relationships.'
