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Washington Post saying Martin’s signature charm was ‘misapplied’ as the voice of the masses and Vulture saying his everyman was ‘too everyman’. View this post on InstagramIn the role that made Noel Coward an overnight star in the 1920s, Will Young was thought to be a shoo-in, or at least that his casting would raise the profile of the show. ‘Vortex,’ the convoluted family–cum-romance drama which follows the fortunes of a mother and son in post-WW1 Britain, was onstage at the Royal Exchange, Manchester, six years after Young won Pop Idol in the UK.

State Pension payments have risen by 3.1% in line with the Consumer Price Index rate of inflation in September 2021, instead of the 8% boost that would have happened if the Triple Lock policy had not been suspended due to the increase in earnings, which was deemed to be unfairly inflated by the coronavirus pandemic.

She’s the loud, proud and larger-than-life Essex girl who isn’t afraid to speak her mind, and former The Only Way is Essex star Gemma Collins did just that on Tuesday as she slammed her critics who said she only got a part in the UK tour of Chicago: The Musical because of who she is - ‘the GC’. Gemma, 41, is due to make her debut as Mama Morton in Chicago: The Musical, which kicks off in Sunderland on May 31 and will head to Cardiff, Blackpool, Sheffield and Norwich, before ending in Oxford on July 23.

The cost of living crisis is happening all across the UK with energy bills, food and fuel prices soaring as well as national insurance rising. But according to research there are certain areas of the country where people are much better, or worse off, than others when it comes to the cost of living.

EXCLUSIVE: Screen Media has acquired North American rights to the psychological thriller Cordelia, starring Antonia Campbell-Hughes (It Is In Us All) and Johnny Flynn (Emma), from Great Point Media, which holds world distribution rights outside the UK. The Chicken Soup for the Soul Entertainment company plans to release the title from director Adrian Shergold (Pierrepoint: The Last Hangman) day-and-date in at least 10 cities in May.

Thousands of people are expected to join nationwide protests against the rising cost of living today - with a demonstration planned in Manchester city centre. The People's Assembly has organised a march and protest in Piccadilly Gardens from 1pm this afternoon (Saturday).

Former The Only Way Is Essex star, Gemma Collins had emergency dental work done on Wednesday to remove her wisdom tooth, just a week before she is due to start rehearsals for her debut as Mama Morton in Chicago the Musical.The reality TV star, 41, told her 2.2million Instagram followers about the pain she had been experiencing, saying: "Had a pain, been getting pains in my ear, been getting pains in my teeth.” She added: “Needed wisdom teeth removal!” Gemma posted a snap to her Instagram story wearing dentist goggles with a painful-looking swollen mouth, before videoing her dentist at Highland View Dental Surgery and showing off her removed wisdom tooth. Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter.The star could be heard saying: “Guys, this man is God for me today.

TOWIE, Celebrity Big Brother and Dancing On Ice meme machine was trending on Twitter all day following the announcement that she’ll play Mama Morton for a select few dates in the UK and Ireland tour of Chicago. Mama Morton is, you’ll remember, the part played by Queen Latifah in the Oscar-winning movie adaptation; the supporting role that gets to sing the absolute belters When You’re Good To Mama and Class. Many actors are outraged by The GC’s appointment, and to quote Mary Sunshine in We Both Reached For The Gun, it’s perfectly understandable.

X Factor will no doubt remember Frankie Cocozza, the bad boy of the show who competed in 2011. In the 10 years since he left the show Frankie has been up to A LOT, to the point he is barely recognisable as the bad boy we knew and loved.Here's what Frankie's up to now...Frankie Cocozza is a singer and reality TV star who first became famous when he competed on the X Factor in 2011.

Read more : Outdoor cinema is coming to Cardiff's Bute Park this summer with blockbusters like West Side Story Video: Gemma Collins discusses ‘incredible’ family holiday (Irish Mirror)Sally Morgan slammed for saying she predicted Diana's deathEddie Hall reacts to defeat by Thor BjornssonGunnar Nelson Explains Gruesome Injury Suffered In Sparring With Thor BjornssonSouthgate hopes Kane breaks England record in World Cup finalTransfer profile: Sepp van den BergKerry Katona defends her £1 million OnlyFans empire in 2021Oscars: Will Smith hits Chris Rock after he joked about JadaGordon Ramsay says he 'can't stand the Cornish'Stealth Omicron: What is the BA. 2 variant?Katie Price discusses her boob jobs on Mucky MansionConor McGregor talks Jake Paul, sparring return and UFC title aspirationsAlthough she's not known for her singing, Gemma first blew audiences away with her singing voice back in 2019 when she appeared on the Christmas special of BBC talent show All Together Now, singing Big Spender by Shirley Bassey.

Gemma Collins has announced she'll be appearing in Chicago the Musical.The star confirmed the news via Instagram on Tuesday morning, where she said she'd be taking on the role of Matron 'Mama' Morton on the Chicago UK tour later this year. Gemma wrote: "It’s official! I’m gonna be joining @chicagoonstage playing Matron ‘Mama’ Morton from Tues 31st May 2022! "Don’t miss your chance to see me at the following venues only #ChicagoUKTour.

EXCLUSIVE: HBO has come on board to co-produce BBC’s Rain Dogs from new writer Cash Carraway. This Country’s Daisy May Cooper plays the lead in the project, which has started filming in Bristol, UK.

Boris Johnson has admitted the government needs "to do more" to tackle the growing cost of living crisis plaguing the UK.