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Metro
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Metro
Coronation Street legend confirms return with tongue in cheek swipe at the show
Award-winning Coronation Street writer Jonathan Harvey has confirmed his return to the ITV soap. Having penned 331 episodes over more than two decades, he announced in September that his final episodes were due to air. 'I took a step back from writing Corrie back in April,' he wrote at the time. 'After 20 years I wanted a break! The way the show works means I still have 2 episodes to air. Penultimate one is tonight and I'm v proud of it.' Fans were quick to tell him to 'hurry back', with another commenting that Jonathan is 'one of the most talented writers on that team.' Starting his career as a secondary school teacher, before branching off as a playwright in 1987, one of his most notable pieces is Beautiful Thing, a story following two gay teenagers that live next-door to each other on a London social housing estate. It was later adapted for screen in 1996, with future soapstars Linda Henry and Tameka Empson taking on lead roles many years before appearing as Shirley Carter and Kim Fox in EastEnders. He found later success with BBC sitcom Gimme, Gimme, Gimme, which starred Kathy Burke. Yesterday he took to Instagram to reveal he's written an episode that will air next week – and it's bound to be packed full of comedy. Dev Alahan's (Jimmi Harkishin) wedding to Bernie Winter (Jane Hazlegrove)! Jonathan couldn't help but poke at the soap's recent reliance on police and hospital scenes, writing: 'My first episode of Corrie since I came back will air soon. 'Dev and Bernie's wedding! But this being modern day Corrie it wouldn't be a proper episode without the arrival some blue lights.' More Trending One viewer commented: 'Thank goodness you're back, that's really, really great news.' Want to be the first to hear shocking EastEnders spoilers? Who's leaving Coronation Street? The latest gossip from Emmerdale? Join 10,000 soaps fans on Metro's WhatsApp Soaps community and get access to spoiler galleries, must-watch videos, and exclusive interviews. Simply click on this link, select 'Join Chat' and you're in! Don't forget to turn on notifications so you can see when we've just dropped the latest spoilers! Another added: 'So glad you're back.' Jonathan was invited by Granada Television to join the Coronation Street team in 2004, though was initially reluctant. After guiding Todd Grimshaw's coming-out story, he became part of the regular pool of writers. View More » He also wrote Corrie!, which toured the UK throughout 2010-11 to coincide with the 50th anniversary celebrations and was the genius behind online spin-off series Ken and Deirdre's Bedtime Stories. MORE: Reunion hopes grow in Emmerdale as Robert and Aaron share warm scene MORE: Grinning Coronation Street newlyweds Jack P Shepherd and Hanni Treweek emerge after wedding party MORE: EastEnders legend Rita Simons making major body change after having 'regrets'
New York Post
02-07-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
‘Mamma Mia!' actor recalls ‘unbearable' day on set — and how Christine Baranski reacted to complaints
Gimme! Gimme! Gimme!… a fan. 'Mamma Mia!' actor Juan Pablo Di Pace is recalling an unbearably hot day on the set of the franchise's first film — and how Christine Baranski kept it cool. Baranski, 73, played Tanya in the 2008 musical comedy and reprised her role in its 2018 sequel, 'Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.' 7 Baranski played Tanya in 2008's 'Mamma Mia!' and 2018's 'Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again.' ©Universal/Courtesy Everett Collection 7 Di Pace appeared as Petros, later revealed to be Harry Bright's (Colin Firth) partner, in the original film. Universal Pictures Di Pace portrayed Petros in the original installment, appearing in dance numbers throughout and later revealed to be Harry Bright's (Colin Firth) partner. 'I just loved every second of rehearsing and shooting it,' Di Pace, 45, exclusively told The Post, specifically reflecting on the iconic 'Does Your Mother Know' beach scene with Baranski. 'We were all just so hot, and it was really summer, like the heat was unbearable,' he explained. 'We had to do this massive number, all the boys around her, and eight hours later, all the boys, who were 20, were complaining.' That's when Baranski spoke up. 7 Baranski in the iconic 'Does Your Mother Know' beach scene in 'Mamma Mia!' Universal Pictures 'Come on, guys, we're doing what we love,' he recalled her saying. 'All of a sudden, everyone just got it. We were like, 'Yeah, what are we complaining about? This is exactly what we're here for,'' Di Pace said. 'It was amazing, and she's amazing, and everyone in that movie was just so great,' he concluded. 7 'Mamma Mia!' premiered 17 years ago on July 18, 2008. ©Universal/Courtesy Everett Collection 'Mamma Mia!' premiered 17 years ago on July 18, 2008. Both a prequel and a sequel, 'Mamma Mia! Here We Go Again' hit theaters on July 20, 2018, within days of its predecessor's release. Since then, there have been ongoing talks of a 'Mamma Mia! 3,' which Baranski said is in the works. 'I was in London [producer] Judy Craymer at our favorite watering hole, [and] she is planning 'Mamma Mia! 3,'' she told the Hollywood Reporter in an interview published in August 2024. 'She gave me the narrative plotline of how it's going to happen.' 7 There have been ongoing talks of a 'Mamma Mia! 3.' ©Universal/Courtesy Everett Collection 'The Gilded Age' star said Craymer 'makes things happen,' noting that she made the second 'Mamma Mia!' movie, and it was 'a phenomenal hit.' 'I wouldn't put it past Judy Craymer to get everybody back together,' Baranski added. In the meantime, the stage production of the hit musical is heading back to Broadway this summer. 7 Di Pace makes his feature debut this month with 'Before We Forget.' New York Post It is returning to the Winter Garden Theatre, where it originally opened in 2001, with previews set to begin on August 2 and opening night scheduled for August 14. The limited Broadway engagement is set to run through February 1, 2026. Di Pace is known for his role as Fernando, Kimmy Gibbler's on-again, off-again lover, in 'Fuller House.' He also portrayed Jesus in NBC's 'A.D.: The Bible Continues' and finished fifth on Season 27 of 'Dancing with the Stars.' 7 The Broadway revival of 'Mamma Mia!' is returning to the Winter Garden Theatre this summer. Getty Images The Argentine actor makes his directorial debut this month with 'Before We Forget,' a nostalgic, years-spanning story of queer first love — in which he also stars. The film is set for theatrical release in New York on July 11, Los Angeles on July 18, and additional markets on July 25.
Irish Independent
27-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Irish Independent
Lana Del Rey at the Aviva: Everything you need to know – tickets, stage times, setlist and how to get there
The eleven-time Grammy-nominated artist's performance is part of her 2025 UK and Ireland stadium tour, which follows headline slots at Coachella, Reading & Leeds, and a sold-out show at Fenway Park in Boston. This is Lana's biggest Irish show yet — and promises to be an emotional night of dreamy visuals, cinematic ballads, and fan favourites. Here's what you need to know if you're heading along. When and where is Lana Del Rey playing? Lana Del Rey plays Dublin's Aviva Stadium on Monday, June 30, 2025, as part of her UK and Ireland stadium tour. Are tickets still available? A limited number of resale tickets remain available via Make sure to buy only from accredited sources to avoid scams. What time should I arrive? Doors open at 5pm, with support acts kicking off shortly after 6pm. Lana's set time will be announced closer to the date on MCD and Aviva Stadium's official channels. Who is the support act? Support on the night comes from Banks, an American singer-songwriter known for moody electro-pop hits like Waiting Game and Gimme. How do I get there? Fans are encouraged to use public transport, walk, or cycle — as there's no car parking at the stadium on concert day. There are five colour-coded routes into the stadium. Your route is printed on your ticket and corresponds to your entrance point: - Orange Route: Lansdowne Lane (off Shelbourne Road) Learn more - Red Route: Shelbourne Road and Havelock Square - Blue Route: Lansdowne Road or Northumberland Road - Purple Route: Herbert Road - Green Route: Bath Avenue By Dart: Lansdowne Road station is next to the stadium and extra Dart services will run. Note: Grand Canal Dock station will be closed after the show. By bus: Routes 4, 7, 7a, 39a, 46a, 145 and 155 all stop nearby. By train: Irish Rail is running special late-night trains, including: 23:59 Dublin Connolly to Belfast 00:30 Heuston to Galway What songs can fans expect? Based on her recent Glasgow show, here's what Lana is likely to play: Take Me Home, Country Roads Salvatore Born to Die 57.5 Quiet in the South Young and Beautiful Video Games Summertime Sadness Ride Did you know that there's a tunnel under Ocean Boulevard? Stars Fell on Alabama Henry, come on Stand by Your Man Chemtrails Over the Country Club Ultraviolence What's the bag policy and security info? No bags allowed unless smaller than A4 size – all bags will be searched. Under 16s must be accompanied by an adult over 25. No under 14s allowed on the pitch without a guardian. Prohibited items include: umbrellas, selfie sticks, flasks, large cameras, chairs and laser pointers. What's the weather like? Expect a warm and humid day with temperatures between 19–24°C. The morning will be cloudy with mist or drizzle in some areas, but sunny spells should break through later.
New York Post
09-06-2025
- Entertainment
- New York Post
Jacob Batalon spotted eyeing a $2.45M Brooklyn penthouse
He's taking a bigger bite out of the Big Apple. Jacob Batalon, who stars in the comedy series 'Reginald the Vampire,' was recently spotted house hunting in Greenpoint, Brooklyn with his interior designer fiancée, Veronica Leahov. They eyed a $2.45 million penthouse there, spies told Gimme Shelter. The residence is at the Huron, a new-construction waterfront tower designed by architect Morris Adjmi. 'He already lives in Brooklyn and was interested in moving to the water,' a friend said. Advertisement Batalon is also known for playing Ned — the best friend of Tom Holland's Peter Parker/Spider-Man character in the Marvel films. He did not immediately respond to Gimme's request seeking comment. 6 The unit has an open layout with massive windows. Redundant Pixel 6 The main bedroom fills with light. Redundant Pixel Advertisement 6 Jacob Batalon and Veronica Leahov, the latter of whom is an interior designer by trade, toured the home. Getty Images for Paramount Pictures The two-bedroom, two-bath dwelling comes with a 96-square-foot balcony. Design details include high ceilings, wide-plank oak floors, and floor-to-ceiling windows with East River and Manhattan skyline views. The aerie opens to a foyer that leads to a living and dining area with a chef's kitchen. A main bedroom suite features a walk-in closet and an ensuite bath. The building boasts 30,000 square feet of amenities including a 50-foot indoor saltwater pool overlooking the river, a gym, a mirrored dance studio with ballet bars and a sauna. Advertisement 6 The development offers fantastic warm-weather amenities. Redundant Pixel 6 Residents can access a spacious lounge. Donna Dotan 6 There's also a shared gym. Donna Dotan Advertisement There's also a residents' lounge, a formal dining room, a co-working space, a game room and a children's playroom. Outside, there's a waterfront promenade, a private park and two rooftop lounge areas. The listing brokers are Kayla Lee and Lancelot Watson-Taffe of Serhant.
New York Post
27-05-2025
- Business
- New York Post
Vladimir Stolyarenko bought Valery Kogan's Plaza home
A prominent Russian banker is the buyer of Russian airport billionaire Valery Kogan's palatial spread — a residence ornately dressed in a Versailles style — at New York's famed Plaza, Gimme Shelter can reveal. Vladimir Stolyarenko who once chaired one of Russia's largest commercial banks, Evrofinance Mosnarbank, paid $21 million for two units — 1007 and 1009 — at the famed Central Park-facing edifice. The over-the-top lair — with trimmings including 24-karat gold and Venetian plaster — first asked $50 million following Russia's full-scale invasion of Ukraine in 2022. Listing broker Charlie Attias, of Compass, declined to comment. Stolyarenko's new dwelling spans 5,302 square feet and features Central Park views. Its foyer spills into a great room with high ceilings and paneled walls — while the main bedroom suite has a bathroom clad in floor-to-ceiling onyx. 12 Valery Kogan. 12 Vladimir Stolyarenko. 12 A view of the expansive layout. Rich Caplan At the same time, Stolyaranko and his wife, Alfiya, have listed another unit in the Plaza for $10.49 million. What's more: Their brokers, Jessica and Burt Savitsky, of Brown Harris Stevens, are offering a $7,500 American Express gift card to any broker who brings in a buyer to unit 1503, according to the listing. The Savitskys also declined to comment. That unit, as of press time, has been on and off the market for more than 2,000 days. The couple purchased it for $10.37 million back in 2007. They first listed it for $12.8 million in 2008, according to StreetEasy. Come 2019, Vladimir sold a Plaza unit, No. 1903, to Alfiya for $10 million, according to property records. 12 Touches include 24-karat gold and ornate medallions gracing the ceilings. Rich Caplan 12 The aesthetic extends into the dining room. Rich Caplan 12 There's a separate nook to fit a smaller sitting area. Rich Caplan 12 A hidden bar. Rich Caplan The Stolyarenkos are also the owners of a now-dilapidated Palm Beach property that they bought from fashion titan Tommy Hilfiger and Dee Ocleppo for $35 million in 2018 — when Christian Angle, of Christian Angle Real Estate, had the listing. At that time, the mansion, at 100 Casa Bendita, looked good but needed a renovation, sources told Gimme. Last summer, the Palm Beach Daily News published shocking photos showing the mansion in extreme disrepair, with construction workers finally on the property to fix water and termite damage, rusted storm shutters, rotted doors and more. The paper has also chronicled neighbors' frustration with the owners of the run-down oceanfront estate, and the flooding on the charming cul-de-sac, allegedly caused by the home's 'backed-up drainage system.' 'There was a bit of a ruckus about it, because they let it deteriorate, and the town forced them to continue with the renovation,' an inside source told Gimme. 'It's been years and it eventually became an eyesore.' The source added: 'It's been a mystery. The buyer has been unreachable.' Added another inside source: 'It became horrendous.' When reached by phone, the Stolyarenkos' lawyer, Glenn S. Krutoff, declined to comment at press time. 12 Elsewhere, a library comes sheathed in wood paneling. Rich Caplan 12 The space has its own ornate flair. Rich Caplan 12 The master bedroom. Rich Caplan 12 A secondary bedroom. Rich Caplan 12 A powder room also has the regal design scheme. Rich Caplan (Hilfiger and Ocleppo also once owned the Plaza's penthouse. They bought it for $22.5 million in 2008, and then tried to flip it for $50 million a few months later. It was on and off the market for the next 11 years — including in 2013, when it asked a staggering $80 million. It ultimately sold for $31.24 million in 2019.) While many ultra-rich Russians fled New York following Russia's war on Ukraine in 2022, some are itching — and beginning — to return, several sources told Gimme. 'The ones who are returning have lived outside Russia for decades and were often educated in the United States,' a source said. The Plaza itself has its own unique history. Built in 1907, the French Renaissance-inspired chateau-style building was designed by Henry J. Hardenbergh — the legendary hand behind the Dakota. In 1986, it was listed as a National Historic Landmark. Two years later, in 1988, now-President Donald Trump bought it for $390 million and put his then-wife, the late Ivanna Trump, in charge — saying he paid her in dresses and $1 a year. He lost the hotel four years later. It's now owned by the government of Qatar, via Katara Hospitality, which was formerly known as Qatar National Hotels Co.
