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On Friday 13th September, American Blonde released their brand-new single, Broke Bridesmaid, and I recently caught up with Natalia and Christina to talk about the single and their plans for the rest of the year. Hey Natalia and Tinka, it's been a very long time since we last did this. How are you? Hi Kellie! We have been so great! It has definitely been a busy year, that’s for sure! We are so happy to chat with you again!  You recently released your brand-new single,  Broke Bridesmaid can you please tell us a little about the song? "Broke Bridesmaid" is an upbeat, funny song poking fun at the struggle of saving up and being responsible, especially when you get hit with another financial obligation when wedding season rolls around! There is no doubt that wedding culture has gotten a little out of hand, but at the end of the day, you will go above and beyond for the ones you love! What made you want to release the song now? We felt like it was the perfect time to release &q

This week's interview is with singer-songwriter,  Erin Kinsey  who today (Friday 11th October) releases her latest EP, and I caught up with her this week to discuss the current single as well as the EP. Congratulations on the release of your latest single from the EP, Gettin' Away With It which happens to be the title track is out now, what has the reaction been like to the song? People are seeming to really like the song! It’s definitely pretty rockin, and a little bit sassy, so it’s been fun to see girl’s using it as a hype song for themselves or their best friends! How are you feeling about your brand-new EP being released today? I am so excited for this project. I’ve never had a group of songs I’ve been more proud of. They feel like a mix of who I’ve been, who I am, and who I hope to be. If someone was to listen down too to bottom, they’d end up knowing me pretty dang well *smiles* What was the songwriting process like along with the recording? How long did it take to compl

During next week's visit to Hollyoaks, viewers will see Lucas Hay return to the village following his stint in Young Offenders for what he did to JJ wanting to protect his friend Frankie Osborne who has been through a difficult and emotional time. However, as Lucas returns he realises that a lot has changed. In Wednesday's episode (16th October), as Lucas surveys the village on his return, Frankie is emotional to have her best friend back. Later at the Lomaxes, Lucas is reunited with his father, Ste Hay who recently woke up from a coma and meets his nephew, James who his sister Leah Barnes gave birth to before jetting off to America. Photo Credit: Lime Pictures/ Hollyoaks As Lucas shares how much he has missed his dad and feared that he would never get him back, he is more nervous about going to see Dillion Ray but is reassured by Leela Lomax that his boyfriend as missed him and looked after his sister when she was pregnant. However, at Price Slice Dillion is trying to talk to

Following the birth of her son, Frankie who was born at the start of August, Lauren Bolton has been under a lot of stress with all she has been through with Joel Deering and then her son being born early as well as everything that comes with being a new young mum. However, next week during a visit to the hospital a doctor informs her and Max Platt who has been supporting her throughout Frankie's journey that her son is doing well enough to be discharged next month. As Bobby Crawford promises that he and Max will be around to help with Frankie, Bobby is quick to admit that his feelings for Lauren are unchanged and that he longs to be with her.  Why do I sense that someone is going to get hurt, but you only have to look at the way Max has been there for Lauren throughout everything. Photo Credit: ITV/ Coronation Street Later in the week in the Rovers, Nick Platt asks Lauren about how she found sleeping on the sofa of Number 8 the other week. With Bobby finding Max and Lauren, Max mak

It's been a tough year for Frankie Osborne played by Isabelle Smith who only joined the show in January and last week won Best Newcomer at The Inside Soap Awards. During next week's visit to the Chester based soap, Hollyoaks viewers are set to see Pearl Anderson and Frankie Osborne begin working together following their honesty during a scene at the beginning of September where Pearl opened up to Frankie about her own ordeal many years ago.  I hope we get to see some brilliant scenes coming between these two characters. Photo Credit: Lime Pictures/ Hollyoaks However, after Frankie sees Dillion Ray with baby James which us viewers all know he is the father of following a one stand with his boyfriend Lucas's sister, Leah Barnes during the one year time jump  which was something that shocked many viewers , but Frankie thinks that she has worked out that he is the father and decides to confront him...  Why do I sense some tense moments between the pair as we all know that Frank

This Friday (11th October) will see rising singer-songwriter and 2024 CCMA, Female Artist of the Year nominee, Madeline Merlo is set to release her latest EP, One House Door (from the girl next door). Broken Heart Thing featuring Dustin Lynch is filled with a lot of vulnerability that is also filled with many honest moments that tells a rather personal story one that is written beautiful as I have a feeling many people will be able to relate with. Dustin's verse adds another layer to the story allowing for some beautiful harmonies.  Bar Fight begins with a soft vocal tone with the chorus being a head over heart moment seeing some wonderful song-writing bought to life that I caught myself getting rather emotional over. Thank you, Madeline for writing a brilliant song from the heart. It's the uptempo during the final verse and chorus that are everything! Same Car  gave me goosebumps as the love story vibes kick in with her higher vocal tones being shown that bought up so many mem

This morning (Monday 30th September on The Zoe Ball Breakfast Show) Country 2 Country Festival have announced their line up for the festival with  Grammy award-winning, CMA award-winning and reigning CMA and ACM Entertainer of the Year  Lainey Wilson,  CMA award-winning and multi-platinum artist  Dierks Bentley and  CMA award-winning Cody Johnson who is making his C2C debut  headlining between Friday 14th - Sunday 16th March with a ll three artists are headlining for the first time in their careers. They are joined by further C2C debutants, Dylan Gossett, Tyler Hubbard, Chayce Beckham, Shaboozey, Tucker Wetmore and Niko Moon, as well as Nate Smith, 49 Winchester and Avery Anna who are returning but performing on the main stage for the first time after appearing on the spotlight stages in past years. With C2C also consistently celebrated emerging talent in the genre with rising stars Wyatt Flores and Tanner Adell progressing from the festival stages to perform on the main stage, whilst

Over recent weeks, viewers have seen DS Lisa Swain be there for Carla Connor through a mutual friendship for the pair having seen them lean on each other in there time of needs. Coronation Street episodes viewers are set to see sparks fly between the pair as they share a tender moment leaving Carla confused.  Vicky Myers and Alison King work well together and I am interested to see what is next for the pair of characters. With Lisa and Carla being strong characters in Weatherfield over the past few months these two extremely strong ladies have let their strong guard downs and explored their vulnerabilities with Lisa as a parent and widow and Carla as a divorcee and business woman. Photo Credit: ITV/ Coronation Street Alison King recently opened up about filming with Vicky Myers and the characters friendship stating "I’m loving working with Vicky, she’s an absolute trooper and she’s very talented. I'm enjoying seeing their friendship coming through, with this friendship we’re s

It's safe to say that from the very moment, Cait Fitton joined Coronation Street in November 2022 that her character, Lauren Bolton was a very complex character. Over her time on the Weatherfield based soap, Lauren has been involved with some brilliant storylines along with some funny, heartfelt, and tough scenes. Lauren is one of those characters that I've enjoyed to see develop within a soap. With Cait Fitton having returned to Weatherfield during Monday 8th July's episode, Lauren has become a lot more of a vulnerable character and rightly so after everything the character has been through. However, it was during Tuesday 9th July's one hour long episode that saw Lauren reveal her pregnancy with Joel Deering's baby in some emotional scenes  I have nothing but praise for this episode and for both Cait and Calum Lill. The emotional journey that Cait took you on was brilliant and showed what a great young actress she is! Photo Credit: ITV/ Coronation Street During Fri

Last Friday (13th September)   singer-songwriter, Dawson Anderson  formerly of Temecula Road released his brand new single, Beaches in Oklahoma. Photo Taken By Me in 2017 during a UK show Beaches in Oklahoma shows the vulnerable side of Dawson especially within the chorus and his songwriting being allowed to shine through. From the very first line comes in you it's obvious that the relationship is coming to and a break up is coming with a lot of heartbreak as you both realise that you both want different things from the relationship and moving across towns or states in this case is hard. It's obvious that the love was there but it's ok to want different things from life and sometimes walking away is the best thing to do, however at the time it's ok for it to hurt as it means that it meant something to you. One thing I have learnt from Dawson's solo music is that he isn't afraid to wear this heart on his sleeve and be vulnerable whilst being very honest. Can'

During next week's visits to Hollyoaks, viewers will see siblings Frankie and JJ Osborne come face to face where JJ pleads with his sister, however the moment JJ uses their deceased mum to pull on his sister's heartstrings, she storms off.  I'll never understand why people do this, can't begin to imagine how Frankie is coping especially as she was there when Suzanne Ashworth died. Worried about Frankie's behaviour, Jack Osborne comes up with a plan, but when JJ gets angry, Jack quickly puts his grandson in his place. With the day of JJ's plea hearing finally here, Frankie returns home after being out all night this says to me that she is extremely scared about what's to come  when Jack tells her that he thinks he may have had a breakthrough with JJ. Photo Credit: Lime Pictures/ Hollyoaks However, at court, JJ collapses where he is taken to hospital. The next day, Darren Osborne finds Frankie at The Loft telling her that they need to get to the hospital.  Wil

With the new era of Hollyoaks starting in my birthday week is brilliant as I always enjoy a Hollyoaks Stunt and this year's was no different. This week has seen Hollyoaks begin its brand-new schedule of just 3 episodes a week something that it will take time to get used too. The new era kicked off the an action packed set of episodes that have been wonderful to watch especially with all fans able to watch the same episode in the same day. During last Friday's double bill (6th September), viewers saw Mecredes McQueen agree to help Warren Fox escape prison with the help of Ste Hay, Freddie Roscoe and Grace Black which I have to say I enjoyed seeing these characters mix. Monday's episode (9th September) saw a different title opening with police arriving in the village searching for Warren. A lot of the villagers have different stories.  Cleo McQueen is such a vulnerable character who deserves to be protected at all costs. James Nightingale finally opening up to Ste. Photo Cre

Following Lauren Bolton going into premature labour back at the start of August, her son Frankie has been in an incubator due to the actions of Joel Deering. To start the week, Lauren Bolton receives a visit from someone who maybe able to stop Joel once and for all.  Why am I excited for Joel getting his comeuppance. However, as Max Platt and Lauren are enjoying breakfast in the cafe, she receives a call from the hospital informing her that she needs to get to the hospital as soon as she can. However, in the hospital the doctor explains to a terrified Lauren that her son, Frankie suffered a seizure and they've taken him for a scan. Anyone else have a feeling that this is where we could see a different side of Lauren? Photo Credit: ITV/ Coronation Street Towards the end of the week, Dee-Dee Bailey is seen supporting Lauren to a meeting with the social worker where it is explained that she will have to be monitored as she is still under investigation after Joel lied about her when sh

Since Isabelle Smith  arrived on our screens back in January, Hollyoaks viewers have seen a hard-hitting storyline for her character, Frankie Osborne who since  February has had tough relationships with Osborne family especially Nancy and Jack, and looking back now you can see the cries for help with her moods, attitude, and vulnerability that have changed across the past 6 months. Frankie's used dance as her escape seeing her audition for dance school. With Darren having been the one wanting to protect Frankie with everything that has arose. One of my favourite moments was Frankie learning sign language so she could communicate with Oscar allowing people to see the caring side to the character. The first appearance of Frankie Osborne came in Wednesday's episode (4th September) where her dance place got deferred leaving her devastated as Darren continued to support Frankie seeing her become emotional about her return to school it was clear how much Darren has Frankie's best

With Hollyoaks entering the first week of their brand-new 3 episodes a week next week in typical Hollyoaks style a stunt is involved. Who doesn't love a Hollyoaks stunt? Next week will see Grandfather and Granddaughter, Jack and Frankie Osborne run into Suzanne Ashworth and JJ Osborne outside The Dog patio. With the support of Sally St Claire and Jack, Frankie confront Suzanne about her not believing her as she goes into detail about what she experienced.  This can't be an easy conversation to have, but thankful she has people she trusts around her.  Jack later adds the pressure and challenges Suzanne about what she knew.  I have a feeling that these scenes could lead to some emotional moments. Photo Credit: Lime Pictures/ Hollyoaks Inside The McQueen house are Marie Fielding, Jack, Suzanne and Frankie. Later, Leela Lomax breaks the news of the accident in The Dog to The Osbornes and Tony Hutchinson as Darren Osbornes races to his daughter, Frankie and father, Jack. Question re

With Hollyoaks releasing their Autumn Trailer today (27th August), Hollyoaks have also confirmed that the schedule for the show is changing... As the show enters a new era, Hollyoaks will air THREE brand-new episodes on a Monday, Tuesday, and Wednesday every week from Monday 9th September with each episode dropping on Channel 4 streaming at 7am and airing at 7pm on E4 the same day.  I have to admit this change, I am here for as I have to admit the Channel 4 streaming has been an excellent moving allowing for everyone to watch at their own convenience. Let's be honest who doesn't  watch Hollyoaks in the morning? Photo Credit: Lime Pictures / Hollyoaks When the new digital-first streaming pattern launched in September 2023, Hollyoaks is performing strongly with change in direction seeing streaming views up 63% this year. With Hollyoaks evolving with the audiences viewing habits ,  and is part of Channel 4’s Fast Forward strategy to accelerate its transformation to be a digital-fi

During next week's visits to Hollyoaks, viewers will see Frankie Osborne have an emotional as things become a little tense for the young character who a couple of weeks ago opened up to Darren Osborne about everything she had suffered in some highly emotional scenes. With Frankie due to go to Dance School, things don't go to plan when she receives a letter saying that her dance place has been deferred - leaving her gutted to have to go back to school with JJ.  You can't help but feel anxious for her and how will move could affect her going forward.  With Darren trying to comfort his daughter she is distraught by this setback - however, Frankie gets emotional as shares a heartfelt moment with her dad. Things get worse as JJ gets into the Osbornes and challenges Frankie.  Why does this make me worry for Frankie and her safety even more. Photo Credit: Lime Pictures/ Hollyoaks Things continue to get heated as the divided Osbornes face each other at Hollyoaks High when JJ arrive

It's hard to believe that Isabelle Smith only arrived on our screens in the Chester based soap Hollyoaks in January 2024 which has seen her character, Frankie Osborne go through some tough times. Over the past few months in Hollyoaks, Frankie Osborne has had a tough time, but viewers have seen Grace Black support Frankie during Monday 22nd July's episode on E4 where Frankie opened up to her uncle, Freddie Roscoe who was in a coma at the time.  You could see a change in the character once this had happened as the vulnerability shines through in an emotional scene. You can really understand the turmoil in Frankie as all she wants to do is protect her loved ones. Photo Credit: Lime Pictures/ Hollyoaks *Written as I watched on E4* During last Thursday's episode (15th August) viewers saw the start of Frankie breaking down following her ordeal which saw her become even more anxious around her brother, JJ following her slip-up during a conversation with Darren Osborne, you only ha

During tonight's episode (19th August) of Coronation Street viewers saw Lauren Bolton's walls break down to Dee-Dee Bailey as she opens up about her ordeal in some heart-breaking scenes. Following on last Friday's episode (16th August) where DS Swain was seen questioning Joel Deering following an admission from her daughter, Betsy continuing into this week as Dee-Dee became even more suspicious of her fiancé. DS Swain, I really hope you are the one to get to the bottom of their ordeal. The revelations unfold rather quickly for Dee-Dee following her chat with DS Swain regarding Lauren as she asked Roy Cropper about the necklace she was seen wearing before her disappearance. Photo Credit: ITV/ Coronation Street At her son Frankie's incubator, Dee-Dee visits Lauren before questioning her about involvement, but Lauren was quick to tell her about her son's improvement and rightly so - that's before she mentioned her planned move to Belfast which left Dee-Dee surprise