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Following the reveal of this year's Country 2 Country's (C2C)  Pop-Up Artists due to play in London on Friday 6th February, ahead of the event next month, I thought I would share with you the artists I am excited to see. Emily Ann Roberts  is an artist, I have been a fan of since 2019, and is my MUST-SEE for 2026! Emily is one of those artists that no matter what song she releases is a hit, and her lyrical ability is fabulous - Emily is an artist that wears her heart on her sleeve even if that means breaking into her emotional side, you only have to listen to her latest single, Come Home To You, but Pretty In Pink is an upbeat tune showing just how versatile Emily is as an artist, however, Wild which was released back in 2019, and Keep On are my favourite. Ashland Craft  is an artist I've been familiar with for a while and honestly, I am thrilled that Ashland is FINALLY coming over for C2C. Ashland has written one of my favourite songs and hopefully this is the opportunit...

During next week's visit to the Yorkshire Dales based soap, Emmerdale  viewers will see Aaron Dingle support Bear. Photo Credit: ITV/ Emmerdale With Aaron Dingle having found Bear, he brings him home where Aaron brings up his own experience of what Bear is going through as Bear begins to open up to Aaron about his ordeal. Aaron is quick to try and make Bear see that he shouldn't blame himself, but Bear feels that he can't make that judgement without him hearing the full story. Anyone else thinking that Bear opening up to Aaron could be a good thing? Emmerdale airs Monday - Friday at 8pm on ITV1, and YouTube, and ITVX from 7am.

Having been involved in one of the biggest storylines over her time on Hollyoaks , is Frankie Osborne played by the brilliant Isabelle Smith set to say her goodbyes next week? Photo Credit: Lime Pictures/ Hollyoaks During next week's episodes to Hollyoaks, viewers will see Frankie Osborne make a tough decision after her father, Darren Osborne overhears a comment from his daughter where she is pushed to finally come clean about the fact that she has been accepted into a dance school in London. How will Darren react?  Will Frankie receive her families support? Hollyoaks airs Monday - Wednesday at 7pm on E4.

Next week over in Emmerdale, viewers will know that Vinny Dingle and Lewis Barton have been struggling with their feelings for one another, however, next week could be a turning point for the characters. Photo Credit: ITV/ Emmerdale With Ross Barton thinking that he has a fool-proof plan to get his half-brother, Lewis Barton and Vinny Dingle together. You have to admit Ross gives up on his plans. However in the midst of rescuing a farm flock, Vinny finds himself kissing Lewis. Later, the loved up pair decide to head home together for an early night. But when Lewis rushes away after their encounter, Vinny fears that it might be over before it's even begun. Emmerdale airs Monday - Friday at 8pm on ITV1, and YouTube, and ITVX from 7am.

With Emmerdale doing many special episodes so far in 2026, I personally really feel that a two-hander episode focusing on Robert Sugden and Aaron Dingle is very much needed especially after 6 years which viewers spent without Robert Sugden until he returned on Wednesday 28th May, 2025 it's safe to say there is a lot of history that still needs to be unwrapped. Even though Robert's childhood trauma was slightly touched upon back in 2017, and once again during last Thursday's episode (12th February), I still feel like this is a lot that needs to be unboxed allowing for some more of Robert's back story to come to light especially as we look forward to the farm era of the Sugden legacy returning with Aaron Dingle by his side. Photo Credit: ITV/ Emmerdale Robert and Aaron definitely need to have some rather difficult conversations regarding Robert's prison trauma that was slightly touched upon back in November during the special episode, however I definitely feel that th...

Beginning a new era of music today (Friday 13th February) is singer-songwriter,  Alana Springsteen  who releases her brand new single, Note To Self. Photo Credit: Lily Nelson Note To Self  is a one incredibly heartfelt song that has a lot of vulnerability shining all the way through mixed in with a soulful layer as she opened up about things she wish she knew growing up, and some listeners will appreciate as Alana wears her heart on her sleeve. The way that Alana allows us listeners into her world as she grew up was touching especially as she let us in both the good and bad times showing us just what a fantastic artist she is. The chorus is stunning with softer tones as it allows for the honesty within the lyrics a powerful moment that I couldn't help but get emotional too, especially going into the second verse which I have to admit broke me - as I was able to relate to this part the most. The 'I Got You Now' part is Alana telling herself that whatever's next she belie...

Tonight's Emmerdale Episode  (Thursday 12th February) saw Aaron Dingle stand up for his fiancé, Robert Sugden, whilst also having a very nostalgic feel especially during tonight's final scene as well as looking into Robert's childhood trauma. Before I continue I have to say how wonderful it's been seeing the friendship between Aaron and Victoria revisited throughout the week, as well as some home truths for Victoria delivered by both Robert and Aaron. Photo Credit: ITV/ Emmerdale With Victoria Sugden preparing to leave the village, she collected her suitcase from Aaron Dingle and Robert Sugden's flat where Aaron was acting all shifty following the arrival of John Sugden's ashes. In The Woolpack toilets, Tracy Metcalfe and Robert had a plan for John's ashes which Tracy chose to flush down the toilet as Aaron and Victoria walked in with Victoria refusing to listen to her brother. Later during a chat with Victoria, Aaron defended the love of his life and soulma...

Set to reprise her role in Emmerdale is Caroline Harker as Doctor Todd in a compelling new storyline exploring workplace bullying and power dynamics with Caroline returning to the Yorkshire Dales based soap for an extended run as Doctor Todd who is the boss to trainee doctor, Jacob Sugden. While Jacob is a bright and ambitious young doctor, his professional world is about to become a battleground. This February, Emmerdale will shine a spotlight on the troubling reality of workplace bullying as Doctor Todd returns with a vengeance, quick to find fault and relentlessly criticises her enthusiastic trainee. The storyline will delve into Jacob's struggle to manage his work-life balance under the immense pressure of his overbearing boss. The stakes are raised further when Doctor Todd installs herself in the village, blurring the lines between Jacob's professional and private life.  Storylines like this really do need highlighting. Photo Credit: ITV/ Emmerdale When speaking about her...

Since the moment Olivia Frances Brown  appeared on our screens during the Coronation Street and Emmerdale crossover, Corriedale back on Monday 5th January, Jodie has left us viewers guessing, and here Olivia speaks about her journey to Coronation Street and her character alongside what fans can expect. Talking about settling into life on the cobbles, Olivia commented  “I'm loving it. It's great - everybody is so lovely, like a big family. People have welcomed me so well and made me feel like I've been here forever. It's a really, really nice place to work.”  Before going on to talk about landing the part  “I was just at home eating breakfast and watching TV! I missed the call from my agent, and when I tried to call back, he was in a meeting. I had to wait on edge, but eventually, his assistant told me it was good news. I was just so happy.” When asked about Corriedale, and what joining during such a special episode was like, as Olivia spoke about her experience stati...

During next week's visits to Emmerdale, viewers to the Yorkshire based soap will see Victoria Sugden discover home truths about Robert Sugden, whilst Aaron becomes concerned that has Robert had a breakdown. With Victoria Sugden having received confirmation that John Sugden's death has been ruled as a suicide, she continues to feel guilty whilst being crippled with guilt over plans to sell the farm to Joe Tate. Seeing Robert admit to his sister about his part in Moira Barton's arrest, whilst wanting to protect his sister. Photo Credit: ITV/ Emmerdale With John Sugden's ashes delivered, Robert Sugden and Aaron Dingle are clueless about what to do with them, however, when Victoria Sugden arrives and notices the ashes are missing, she's confused to learn that Robert left the bar with Tracy Metcalfe and John's remains. In the pub toilets, Tracy and Robert are squeezed in a cubicle and in a fit of wild-eyed resolve, Tracy prepares to pour John's ashes down the toi...

Following the shock return of Graham Foster during the special Emmerdale  and Coronation Street crossover, Corriedale which aired earlier this month to this week's episodes have been great. Following on from last night's (Tuesday 27th January) cliff-hanger with Graham Foster returning to Home Farm where Joe Tate and Kim Tate were talking leading into  tonight's episode  (Wednesday 28th January) wonderfully as Joe and Graham came face-to-face after 6 years. Photo Credit: ITV/ Emmerdale The way that Joe stood up to Graham telling him that he doesn't need anything showed just how different things have become making us realise how much the character has changed over that period. Later, during a conversation between Graham and Kim, Joe overheard the real reason for his return to the village, but Graham and Kim scheming against one another how I have missed these kind of fiery moments as well as the softer moments of dialogue. Claire King and Andrew Scarborough scenes are ...

During next week's visit to Emmerdale , viewers to the Yorkshire based soap will see Cain Dingle face a serious health battle when in moving episodes, where he is told he has prostate cancer. Cain learns that he has aggressive, yet localised, prostate cancer. Overwhelmed by the diagnosis and the potential side effects of the recommended treatment, Cain cuts the consultation short and leaves. In a special episode, the programme's narrative will focus upon Cain's inner thoughts and tell the story from his character's perspective. As Cain struggles to process his diagnosis, his mounting denial and anger cause him to clash with anyone who comes across his path, as he wants to be left alone with his inner demons. The episodes have been produced with the support of the charity, Prostate Cancer UK who have worked closely with Emmerdale's scriptwriters, story, research and production teams from the conception of the storyline to give a realistic and authentic depiction of C...

Following the explosive Corriedale episode featuring a crash earlier this month (Monday 5th January) with the dust having settled on the Yorkshire based soap, but the wreckage of secrets and lies is just beginning to be unearthed. In this new online promo, Emmerdale released tonight (Friday 23rd January) not only do viewers get the glimpse of Graham's return to Home Farm, but bodies being discovered and Cain Dingle's looming diagnosis. Photo Credit: ITV/ Emmerdale Emmerdale cast members Bradley Riches and Lisa Riley were treated to a sneaky peak of the first of four new trailers set to be released across the month. Emmerdale producer Laura Shaw, has shared  “ Corriedale kicked off 2026 with a bang for Emmerdale! The unforgettable January 5th episode kept viewers gripped with major developments like Graham's surprise return, Ray's unexpected death, and Cain's shocking diagnosis. But the excitement is far from over. We have an abundance of explosive, top-tier televisi...

Today (Friday 23rd January), US singer-songwriter, Kylie Morgan  is releasing her latest single, Like My Own, and I recently had the opportunity to speak with Kylie about the single, her debut headline London show last month, and her 2026 plans. Hi Kylie, How are you? I'm doing really well, thank you so much for asking! Honestly, I'm feeling very grateful and a little emotional today with this song being out in the world. It's a good day. Today sees the release of Like My Own, can you please tell us a little about the song? Like My Own is a song that's really close to my heart. It's about a whole new era of my life I truly thought would never exist. I never imagined loving two humans so deeply that their joy, their pain, their wins - all of it - feels like it's yours too. I think we've all had someone like that in our lives, and I wanted to write something honest that reflected that kind of love from a perspective I've never heard a song from before. I h...

This week's interview is with singer-songwriter,  Bronnie  who today (Thursday 22nd January) is releasing her latest EP, Chasing The Moon. Hello Bronnie,  how are you? Hey! Life is great, I've been planning 2026 and this EP is kicking everything off which is exciting! Before we go any further could I please ask you to introduce yourself to our readers? I’m a country rock artist based in Liverpool and Nashville! I've been releasing music and I've been touring for over 10 years and have played some amazing festivals and supported bands in pop, rock and country scenes like Little Mix, Sophie Ellis Bextor, Don Broco, Maggie Baugh & Eric Paslay, I've learned so much from everyone I've toured with and put my all into headline shows.  Today, you release your latest EP, Chasing The Moon - how are you feeling about it finally being out for people to hear? I'm so excited about this EP! I’m working on my 2nd album so whilst I'm finishing recording for it, I tho...

During Emmerdale and Coronation Street's crossover, Corriedale which aired on Monday 5th January, 2026 saw Victoria Sugden cause the death of her half-brother, John Sugden which was revealed in the following episode as she confined in her brother, Robert Sugden and his fiancé, Aaron Dingle at Aaron's hospital bedside. However, ever since Victoria committed the crime the guilt has gotten to her. Photo Credit: ITV/ Emmerdale As Victoria continues to struggle in the aftermath of what she did to John, Robert continues to support his sister in her hour of need  one thing you have to like is their sibling bond especially in their hours of need. As Robert tries to make his sister see that she did the right thing, but she struggles with the realisation regardless of the circumstances of John's death feeling like she'll always carry the weight of what she did forever. Question remains will Victoria be able to hold it together or will she crumble? Emmerdale airs Monday - Friday...

During Monday's (5th January) special crossover episode of Corriedale, viewers saw Emmerdale fan-favourite couple, Aaron Dingle and Robert Sugden known as Robron to their dedicated fanbase become engaged for the third time! Robron fans have been through many emotions since Ryan Hawley finally decided to come back after 6 years away from the Yorkshire Dales based soap with his first scene airing on Wednesday 28th May, 2025 to stop Aaron Dingle and John Sugden's wedding with the Robron scenes becoming better and better from August 2025. Let's be honest, did any of us really think we'd get a proposal this early on in 2026? We all hoped, but I'm glad it was better than we any of us thought, don't you agree? Photo Credit: ITV/ Emmerdale There was something super beautiful and very Robron style to it especially with it being on a roadside where Aaron lied injured following the crash saw quite a fitting moment happen between Robert and Aaron leading to Aaron proposing ...

I wasn't sure I was going to write this let alone share this, but honestly this week's Emmerdale episodes have been interesting as it followed on from the Corriedale drama. Emmerdale  aired an episode prior to Corriedale that set up, the special episode brilliantly showing us how and why certain characters ended up where they did, whilst remaining to give little away which many beautifully captured shots delivered. But it was Aaron telling John “You're nobody, you're deluded you really think I'd choose you over Robert? He's everything to me. He's the love of my life and he's 10 times the man you'll ever be” that really made me smile. Corriedale (5th January) definitely delivered a drama-filled episode featuring a Aaron Dingle and Robert Sugden proposal  was beautiful viewing and everything and more than many of us Robron fans wanted especially with the “Messed up with you... forever.”  line, as well as the return of Graham Foster, however, the shock...

Emmerdale are set to air a dramatic fallout from Corriedale  with explosive repercussions for Emmerdale launching an unmissable start to the year as the storylines continue to spiral into 2026. However after recent events, Emmerdale's villagers are set to face murder, deception and the reveal of devastating secrets that will change their lives forever. Producer Laura Shaw commented  “The Dingle family are set to face huge repercussions and Cain is at the centre of a major prostate cancer storyline spanning across 2026...”  Before continuing  “The truth about John's death will be revealed as Victoria's clever deception, making John's death look like suicide will unravel. Evil Joe Tate knows the truth and has damning video evidence which he plans to use to get what he wants from the Sugdens, potentially taking control of Butler's Farm. Robert is also in the thick of it, trying to save Victoria by planting evidence.” Laura then teased  “Following the discovery of ...