Last News of the World Sold Over 4 Million Copies

{jcomments on}There are unconfirmed reports that the final edition of the News of the World may have sold over 4 million copies. The finale edition of the Sunday tabloid magazine is expected to have avoided a mass-boycott as readers rushed out to buy copies believing they may be worth something in years to come. There are reports – which won’t […]

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Corrie Ratings Slump: Bad Storylines or Gay Characters to blame?

{jcomments on}Several tabloids have reported over the past week that ratings for Coronation Street have dropped by three million viewers with some quick to blame the slump on the arrival of Michelle Collins while others (such as Brian Sewell writing in the Daily Mail) have blamed the number of gay characters. But if the ratings really are down shouldn’t the […]

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Jeremy Hunt writes to Ofcom for advice on the BSkyB takeover bid

Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt has written a letter to regulator Ofcom seeking advice on the BSkyB takeover bid from News Corporation. Culture Secretary Jeremy Hunt has written a letter to regulator Ofcom seeking advice on the BSkyB takeover bid from News Corporation. It is also thought he he has written to the Office of Fair Trading. Jeremy Hunt had previously […]

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Joe McElderry wins Popstar to Operastar

{jcomments on}Joe McElderry has won the second series of Popstar to Operastar beating fellow finalist Cheryl Baker. The singer was the favourite to win the series from early on and last night he went head-to-head with Bucks Fizz singer Baker. “Honestly, I’ve had an absolute blast with Cheryl, I love her to bits.” McElderry said after winning. The Geordie singer […]

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Summer Sunday News Round-Up

Welcome to Summer Sunday, the weekly round up of telly and soap news from the UK and beyond. This week, Peter Andre, Daybreak, Strictly Come Dancing, Katie Price, Alan Sugar, Blue Peter, Gethin Jones, Lady Penelope, Tomasz Schafernaker, The Hotel Inspector, Sacha Parkinson, The Only Way Is Essex, Joe Pasquale and Downtown Abbey, plus more…     Strictly No Ball […]

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EastEnders: Big fight scene planned for affair reveal

A newspaper report this morning claims that Vanessa will attack Tanya after finding out that her husband has been having an affair with his ex-wife.  A newspaper report this morning claims that Vanessa will attack Tanya after finding out that her husband has been having an affair with his ex-wife. News of the World reports that Vanessa (Zoe Lucker) punches Tanya […]

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Loose Women shake-up sees two regulars sacked

Kate Thornton and Zoe Tyler have been axed from the ITV 1 daytime show in a bid to boost ratings. Kate Thornton and Zoe Tyler have been axed from the ITV 1 daytime show in a bid to boost ratings. The Mail on Sunday is reporting that Thornton and Tyler will not return to the show when it comes back […]

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Debbi Morgan joining The Young and the Restless

{jcomments on}Actress Debbi Morgan has signed a deal to join the cast of CBS soap The Young and the Restless. The actress currently plays the role of Dr Angie Hubbard on ABC soap All My Children which is due to end on-screen in September. It was announced this week though the soap would continue online in the “same format” but […]

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Can CNN ever take control of prime time viewing?

CNN will once again change its prime time schedule next month in a bid to attract viewers away from its rivals. {jcomments on}   The pioneer of 24 hour news, CNN has had many landmark moments in its 31 years, but sadly dominating prime time viewing is something it is proving hard to do. The growth in popularity of right […]

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