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Since Lauren Bolton returned to the Weatherfield soap in Monday 8th July's episode as she visited Roy Cropper's bedside, with Tuesday 9th July seeing a special two hander episode revealing that Lauren was pregnant. Photo Credit: ITV/ Coronation Street Later this week, Lauren suffers with stomach pains, however, with her son in an incubator during next week's episode the new young mother is terrified.  Let's be honest it is a worrying time for any new mother, let alone someone who has been through what Lauren has but I think we will see another side of Lauren. I just hope that she has people supporting her. But DS Swain is intent to ask Lauren some questions about her ordeal. But the question reminds will Lauren give her the answers she wants?  It's obvious DS Swain isn't going to give up. Photo Credit: ITV/ Coronation Street Later in the week, Max decides to take an emotional Lauren out for lunch.  Why do I think this will see their friendship return and Max bei

Tonight's episode (Friday 26th July) of Coronation Street was a special episode dedicated to Paul Foreman's MND journey as he and his husband, Billy Mayhew had a very special day in some emotional scenes. Tonight's episode was written wonderfully by Debbie Oates, directed by Vicky Thomas and produced by Verity MacLeod.  Thank you for your attention to detail and care with this episode. The episode opened with a dream like sequel that was beautifully thought through with Peter Ash's voiceover being timed brilliantly allowing for many emotional and heartfelt moments. The way that Billy comforted his husband, Paul throughout the episode within their special moments that were powerful with the way that it captured thanks to Vicky's attention to detail with camera angles especially the close ups especially during the heart-to-heart moments. The attention to detail during their trip to the church where they got married in heartfelt moments and the flashbacks to their wedd

Following the release of their debut album, Blonde today (Friday 26th July), I was lucky enough to catch up with sisters Kendra and Krista aka  Tigirlily Gold  to talk about their debut album as well as what their plans are for the rest of 2024. Hey Kendra and Krista, Congratulations on your debut album being released today - how are you feeling about people to hear the album? We are so excited for Blonde to finally be out. We started working on this record three years ago and are so incredibly proud of it. We can’t wait for people to choose their favorite songs! Some of your fans were lucky enough during C2C to attend your first UK fan club party, how was that for you? We absolutely love touring over in the UK. That fan party was so special because that was our very first fan party over in the UK and the first time we shared the recorded version of “Bleeding Love” with anybody. It’s so cool to see the support we’ve received from the UK, and we plan on being back very soon. Photo Take

Today (Friday 26th July) will see  Tigirlily Gold  made up of sisters, Kendra and Krista will release their debut full length album called Blonde. Blonde is made up of 10 tracks, and is being released via Monument Records. You can read my interview with Kendra and Krista  here . Opening their debut album,  Blonde begins with a guitar instrumental from Krista which sets the tone for the song perfectly with Kendra's soft vocal tones coming in on the first verse allowing for Kendra's sassy side come through that I have to say is brilliant with lyrics that are wonderfully written. Ahead of the chorus both sisters Kendra and Krista on lead vocals showcasing their fantastic harmonies and there wonderful bond with the lyrics. The storytelling within the lyrics are brilliant especially as the catchy lyrics of the song comes in thanks to the party vibes that the song comes in with - I can definitely see why people at C2C 2 weeks ago were loving this song was such an atmosphere. The seco

Today (Friday 26th July) will see US singer-songwriting band,  Jess and The Bandits  released their brand new single, God Did Good. God Did Good was written by Kristian Bush, Jeff Cohen and Diana Corcoran. Photo Credit: Christopher Peavey God Did Good  is an upbeat song that has a great instrumental throughout. The love story feel to God Did Good is great as you can hear that the song has a lot of personal meaning to Jess about how she met her husband and just meeting that special person in general that you want to begin a relationship with. It's the little things they do and you notice that make you realise at certain points that you have a good person on your hands and you thank God for bringing them into your life! During the second verse, you hear the marriage era creeping in as you start to push one another's buttons and the annoying moments begin - let's be honest all relationships have them. The final verse is my favourite as it's when you bring your children int

During next week's visits to Weatherfield, Coronation Street viewers will see Max Platt comfort his friend, Lauren Bolton following her being mugged. However once alone, she doubles over in pain clutching her stomach, what does this mean for Lauren and her unborn baby? Will Max help? A few weeks ago, viewers learnt that Lauren was pregnant following a showcase with Joel Deering when she came back to visit Roy Cropper in hospital when asked  about the storyline, Cait Fitton revealed during a press event last month  "Yeah it was a shock. It wasn't anything that me and Callum expected."  Before continuing  "I was kind of like I wonder why they decided to go down that route but then when I kind of thought about it you know Lauren's never had stability in her life, she's never had love, unconditional love and the thing with a baby is you're that baby's role model like that baby's going to look up to you and you're going to always look out for t

With Dee-Dee Bailey recently seeing her fiancé, Joel Deering find Lauren Bolton, actress Channique Sterling-Brown talks about what's to come for her character, and how she reacts to the news during a press event last month. During last Wednesday's episode (17th July) viewers saw Dee-Dee see Joel finding Lauren, when Channique was asked about can viewers expect a lot of drama, she commented:  "I mean... I think, you know, there's going to be a whole chapter where Joel is running around trying to keep all his secrets in check, and I think that'll be very interesting." Prior to the episode airing the interview with Channique happened, she was asked how she will react?  "Oh, I think it will be, you know, it's a world-changing revelation, I think, when she finds out the truth about Joel. So we'll just have to see with that one for sure." Photo Credit: ITV/ Coronation Street Thinking back did she ever suspect anything? "No, she genuinely doe

Today (Friday 12th July), American singer-songwriter,  Megan Moroney will be releasing her sophomore album, Am I Okay? which is made up of 14 tracks. Opening Megan's sophomore album,  Am I Okay?  with her crisp vocal tone with heartfelt moments. Am I Okay is filled with one rather relatable moments as well as a being filled with vulnerability regarding relationships. The chorus is brilliant and filled with lots of fun. The second verse showcases the good sides of a relationship after a few terrible experiences and the shock that good ones exist. I personally enjoyed how the final verse is a lot softer naturally ending the song. Up next is  Third Times A Charm which begins with a soft instrumental complimenting Megan's soft vocal tones throughout. The song showcases some heartfelt moments along with some vulnerability of being hurt and being OK to open up about her previous experience. The chorus is beautiful with some brilliant storytelling and honesty. The second verse is my f

A few weeks ago, Sydney Martin appeared on our screens revealed as the daughter of PC Lisa Swain's daughter, Betsy. During a press event last month, Sydney revealed a little about her character and her relationship with Vicky Myers. During a recent press day interview last month in Manchester, Sydney opened up about getting into acting saying:  "I loved during shows. I was really shy like when I was on the stage. Never knew it was a career, didn't know it was something you could go into. Got into sixth form had the most amazing drama teacher that I literally owe everything too! Then I happened to get a place, then just graduated drama school and entered the industry then just grafted and then somehow just got here *laughs*." Talking about how the role of Betsy came about  "So, I initially went up for 2 smaller roles which was great to obviously get seen by Coronation Street was fabulous, didn't get them. Two weeks later, they were like do you wanna audition f

During next week's Hollyoaks episodes, viewers will see Grace Black return to Chester, and Tamara Wall recently spoke about her return to show. Talking about how she feels about being back in the village, Tamara said  "I can’t even tell you, it’s like coming back home. It has been so lovely. It’s gone really quick as well - I came back in February and now we’re nearly in July! It’s ridiculous, but I’ve come home." When asked about how Grace and Freddie came together, Tamara added "How did it happen! Me and Charlie were trying to come up with a backstory ourselves, we thought maybe they were put in the same prison at some point we have no idea! I guess they are quite similar, we know who wears the trousers in that relationship though, let’s be honest..." Photo Credit: Lime Pictures/ Hollyoaks With Grace due to move in with Cindy Cunningham who have been through a lot, when asked abut their relationship now, Tamara commented:  "See this is a weird one because

With Hollyoaks having released their Summer trailer today (8th July), the show have teased what's ahead for the next few months with Mecredes McQueen's new restaurant Casa McQueen opening, Donny and Misbah toast the warmer weather with their friends, whilst school's out for the Summer bringing a change for both the children and parents who hope for a long, and lazy six weeks with a lot more drama to come.   Anyone else just exciting reading this? Zoe Anderson finds the bullet used to shoot Warren Fox with Blue paint on it, but what has the blue got to do with it? What lengths will Warren go to, to protect his family? Ste Hay  makes a risky and impulsive decision regarding Rex who quickly arrives in the village leaving James Nightingale concerned about what Ste may be up to.   Love is all around in the village  as Donny Clark and Misbah Malik find house-sharing easy as their chemistry is evident. Along with many other pairings, but Dillion Ray and Lucas Hay are proving to b

It's not been an easy ride for new couple, Lucas Hay and Dillion Ray since they started their relationship with them having gone through some tough times from Lucas' ordeal, coming out to his dad, Ste Hay admitting him being admitted to hospital in a heartfelt moment, beginning their relationship despite all the struggles, having to keep their relationship a secret, finally becoming boyfriends, Dillion possibly moving away, to them now finally having Misbah Malik's blessing which happened during last night's E4 episode (Thursday 4th July) which meant so much to the new couple.  There is something so special about their journey which has seen many viewers fall in love with this fictional couple - their slow burning love story has been one that has been handled with such care and delivered at a pace that many viewers have really appreciated as it's different to your typical soap couple relationship. Photo Credit: Lime Pictures/ Hollyoaks When we think back to the past