Elaine Paige Latest Celebrity News & Gossip

Golden Age of Hollywood stars” and a “Broadway and West End icon” following her death. The Irish-British and American actress, best known for her role as Jessica Fletcher in American drama series Murder, She Wrote, died “peacefully” in her sleep aged 96, her family said on Tuesday. Catherine Zeta-Jones, Elaine Paige, Josh Gad and Modern Family star Jesse Tyler Ferguson were among those sharing memories of encounters with the renowned actress.

EXCLUSIVE: Jamie Lloyd, director of the history-making reimagining of Andrew Lloyd Webber’s Sunset Boulevard, reveals that his star Nicole Scherzinger initially “refused to consider” accepting his offer to play Norma Desmond in the show adapted from Billy Wilder’s 1950 classic.

Deadline Hollywood, telling the publication: “With his distinctive voice and commanding presence, Ackland brought a unique intensity and gravitas to his role. He will be remembered as one of Britain’s most talented and beloved actors.”While a cause of death was not shared, the actor’s rep Paul Pearson told Variety that Joss Ackland – born Sidney Edmond Jocelyn Ackland in North Kensington, London, in 1928 – died “peacefully”.

New ITV show Mamma Mia! I Have a Dream began airing on Sunday, 22 October, and many viewers were quick to share their confusion over the judging panel. The talent show sees 14 hopefuls competing to be cast as lead characters Sophie and Sky in the hit West End show, Mamma Mia. Filmed across eight weeks in Corfu, Greece, earlier this year, seven boys and seven girls lived together in a villa while taking part in the competition.

The Scottish singer rose to fame after coming second to dance group Diversity on Britain's Got Talent in 2009Susan Boyle made a triumphant return to Britain's Got Talent during Sunday's grand final, accompanied by the cast of Les Miserables from London's West End. The Scottish singer - who shot to fame after finishing as runner-up to Diversity on the ITV show in 2009 - also went on to reveal that she has suffered a stroke that she had kept secret. It has been over 14 years since the world was first introduced to Boyle, who shocked the entertainment industry in her audition when she performed a jaw-dropping rendition of I Dreamed A Dream after proclaiming to the judges she wished to "be as big as Elaine Paige".

Ahead of her Coronation Street debut last year, Jodie Prenger had already dabbled in the TV and showbiz world having appeared in a handful of programmes. Jodie, who stars as barmaid Glenda Shuttleworth on the popular ITV soap, first shot to fame on The Biggest Loser in 2006, with the now-43 year old going on to win the show and bagging a £25,000 cash prize.The UK edition of the programme – which was axed in 2012 – was for people wanting to overhaul their diets and their lives, with Jodie going on to shed an amazing nine stone on the show.

Queen Consort Camilla has revealed she was gripped by BBC crime drama Happy Valley as she celebrated International Women’s Day with its star and a host of inspiring individuals on Wednesday. Actress Sarah Lancashire was invited to the Buckingham Palace event alongside the 2021 Strictly Come Dancing winner and EastEnders actress Rose Ayling-Ellis, Love Island star Megan Barton-Hanson and former Tehran prisoner Nazanin Zaghari-Ratcliffe.

Linedy Genao is ready to take the stage. The actress is starring in the new musical, Bad Cinderella, which is currently in previews, and is the first Latina/Domincan-American to originate an Andrew Lloyd Webber Broadway-bound musical.

Daily Lowdown Podcast from HELLO! Today, we're discussing the sad death of Angela Lansbury. MORE: The Daily Lowdown: Ryan Reynolds' Deadpool co-star reveals actor 'didn't like him' - detailsNot only that, Blink 182 have reunited and Lewis Capaldi and Niall Horan are starring in a new documentary. Tune into today's episode of the podcast below…Check out today's episode of the Daily LowdownStars of the big and small screen are paying tribute to Angela Lansbury after the actress' death aged 96.

Matt Goss is one of the 14 celebrities competing for the Glitterball trophy on this year's Strictly Come Dancing, but his debut in the 2022 series isn't the first time the Bros musician has hit the show's famous dancefloor. The '80s legend, 53, who shot to fame alongside his twin brother Luke Goss, previously appeared on the festive edition of the show back in 2013 and performed alongside professional dancer Aliona Vilani. The duo were up against Sara Cox, Rufus Hound, Rochelle Humes, Ricky Norwood and Elaine Paige.

Jacqueline Jossa has vowed to be brunette forever after she received a blonde makeover on Sunday's episode of ITV's All Star Musicals. The former EastEnders star, 29, transformed into Frozen's Elsa to perform the hit track Let It Go in front of an audience and her two daughters Ella, seven, and Mia, three, who she shares with Dan Osborne.

Jacqueline Jossa left All Star Musicals judge Samantha Barks emotional on Sunday's episode of ITV's All Star Musicals. The former EastEnders star, 29, transformed into Frozen's Elsa to perform the hit track Let It Go in front of an audience and her two daughters Ella, seven, and Mia, three, who she shares with Dan Osborne. Speaking prior to her performance, Jacqueline admitted: "I'm going to remember this forever.

Springwatch star Michaela Strachan left All Star Musicals fans amazed on Sunday's episode as she impressed with her "incredible" tap dancing skills.The Countryfile star, 55, performed a dazzling routine from 42nd Street where she showed off both her singing and dance moves with an entire stage entourage. Speaking prior to the routine, Michaela admitted that the last time she had tap danced was 37 years ago and she soon left viewers, as well as the judges Elaine Paige, Samantha Barks and Trevor Dion Nicholas, amazed.Taking to Twitter, one person said: "Michaela.

Jacqueline Jossa is among the celebrities who will take part in 'All Star Musicals'. The former 'EastEnders' actress has admitted she "can't wait" to take to the stage for the ITV show, and she is looking forward to her daughters Ella, six, and three-year-old Mia - who she shares with husband Dan Osborne - seeing her on the programme. Jacqueline - who played Lauren Branning in the BBC One soap - said: "It’s thrilling and terrifying, and I can’t wait.

It was an emotional Boxing Day night for former Coronation Street star Catherine Tyldesley - who triumphed on ITV's All Star Musicals with a brilliant performance from Cats.

Once upon a time, artists releasing Christmas albums was very much a US thing. It started the pre-rock era, when Frank Sinatra, Bing Crosby, Ella Fitzgerald and Jim Reeves were the big hitters, and then through the generations everyone was at it – Elvis Presley, Phil Spector, Dolly Parton, Destiny’s Child, Christina Aguilera onwards.

Fern Britton is set to appear on 'All Star Musicals'. The former 'This Morning' presenter, 64, is expected to appear with five other celebrities as they belt out showtunes in an attempt to impress the judging panel on the show over the festive period, according to the Daily Mirror newspaper.

Don't miss a thing by getting the latest from the Manchester Evening News sent direct to your inbox

The Duke of Cambridge has paid tribute to Dame Barbara Windsor, describing her as a “giant of the entertainment world” as he took his family to see a panto. In a rare public outing, an excited Price George, Princess Charlotte and Prince Louis watched a performance of the National Lottery’s Pantoland at the Palladium – staring Julian Clary, Elaine Paige and a host of stars – with parents William and Kate in the royal box.

Cats has become a part of pop culture history thanks to the movie version that was released last year and now you can watch the full stage production from home!