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Coronation Street actress Catherine Tyldesley has admitted she goes days without speaking to her young children as she revealed the challenges of working away as a mum

Catherine Tyldesley has revealed the tough realities of her job and how she copes being away from her family. The actress, 41, shares her son Alfie, 10, and daughter Iris, three, with her husband Tom Pitfield.

However, in a bombshell revelation Catherine said she can go multiple days without speaking to her young children. Catherine, who found fame on Coronation Street, explained it is not uncommon for her to be away from the family for long periods.

She has recently starred in The Good Ship Murder, which was filmed on a luxury cruise ship in Malta. While Catherine was away working on the series in the lavish location, Tom stayed at home to be with their kids.

Due to the stark contrasts in her work and home life, Catherine admitted it makes her feel she is “somebody else”. Explaining the situation, the TV star said: “When I’m on set, being in Malta as much as I have been, a year-and-a-half in total if you join it all up; I’m OK, because it’s very fast paced.

“A little bit like it was on Corrie; my head is firmly in work mode. I’m somebody else, I’m not me. But it’s when I get back to that hotel in the evening and it’s silent.. The bedtime routine, bath time, not being able sit on the bed and read Iris a book or chat to Alfie about how his day was.”

She said the family use video calls, but confessed “it’s not the same.” Speaking on the Behind the Brood podcast, Tom told Catherine: “Some days we’ll go two or three days without Zooming and that might seem mental to some people.

“The reality is, you’ll sometimes want to ring Iris and she’s too busy playing with her dollies.” Catherine added: “We feel like we know when the time is right and I’m often on a different time zone to you.

“When I’m filming on the cruise ship, that’s a nightmare because the WiFi is all over the place and we skip from tome zone, to time zone. It is difficult and I always say to the other actors on set.. they’re like, ‘You alright, Cath? Are you missing your kids?’ And I’m like, ‘I just want to sniff them’.”

In response Tom joked: “It’s funny, as I just want to launch them out of the window some days!” Following a rocky love life, Catherine found love with photographer Tom in 2014 and after a nine-month whirlwind romance, they announced they were expecting their first child together.

They welcomed a little boy named Alfie James and wed in 2016 in a lavish ceremony attended by many Coronation Street co-stars. The couple later welcomed their second child, a little girl named Iris Ella, who was born in April 2022.

Catherine hasn’t been shy about showing her love for Tom on social media as in 2023 she gushed: “Best. Dad. Ever. Someone said to me recently that the best piece of advice they’d been given was ‘be careful who you chose to have kids with!’ I think that’s spot on!!

“They’re not as golden as this one!! Wise advice. Find someone who has a heart as big as the ocean, the patience of a saint, and has SHED loads of energy!”

She added: “@tompitfieldphotography you go above and beyond every single day. You are the biggest of heroes to our children. I also think it’s safe to say my inner child is very present so I am aware of how full your plate must feel my love. We love and appreciate you every single day in every single way. Thanks for knocking me up.”

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The Coldplay world tour making them biggest touring act of 2025 so far, beating the likes of Shakira and Beyonce

Coldplay are the biggest live entertainers on the planet so far this year having taken home a whopping £100m from concerts. Chris Martin’s forty something Devon founded rock act has wiped the floor with other touring acts in 2025 being crowned as the biggest earners of 2025’s Worldwide Tour – taking £100,868,947.68

Latina pop queen Shakira, 48, is 15 percent off Coldplay’s figures (in second place) with the planet’s biggest rapper Kendrick Lamar, 37, taking home 30 percent less than the Paradise rock act. Music analytics giant Pollstar has served up the tour revenues for the year, which prove the English band remains as popular as ever – even making over TWICE as much as Beyonce.

They earned almost £5m per show (£4,803,637.29) from 21 nights playing to 1,205,449 fans on their current leg of The Music of the Spheres World Tour. Coldplay cemented their reputation as a band for the masses by selling tickets at an average price of less than £85 a pop (£83.65).

They are well ahead of any other UK and Ireland acts as even the biggest names like Paul McCartney have only played short tours whereas they are on a monster stadium tour which earns them a fortune.

By the end of the year Oasis will be up with Coldplay in terms of huge earnings. The Oasis Live 25 tour is expected to gross over £400 million from various revenue streams, including ticket sales, sponsorships, merchandise, and more. Reports suggest Liam and Noel will bank over £50 million each from the 25 date tour.

Shakira came in second at £85m, followed by Kendrick Lamar and SZA £73.91m, The Eagles £68.82, SEVENTEEN (£68.45), Trans-Siberian Orchestra £50.55M), Tyler, The Creator (,£49.5m, Dead & Company (£45.6m) , j-hope (£44.19m), and Beyoncé( £44.04m).

Pollstar compiled the figures for the 2025 Mid-Year Top 100 Worldwide Top Touring Artists from shows between November14, 2024 to May 14, 2025.

US acts dominated the first half of live show business events globally on the top 100 list. And after many years of over 40s dominating the biggest earning charts, younger talents and boy and girl bands are now making waves on the live front.

Most legacy acts, like The Grateful Dead and The Eagles, earn more from each ticket often well over £200 a seat.

After Coldplay it was an 82-year-old music icon showing the youngsters how to earn big – at number 29 in the global chart. Ex Beatle Macca was the next highest earning UK and Ireland act having generated £23,238,897.86 in revenue from just nine shows to nearly a quarter of a million fans. The average ticket price is less than a £100 for the Liverpudlian genius to deliver often three hour sets of iconic hits.

Eighties metal act Iron Maiden made over £20m from 10 gigs to 387,180 fans, who only paid an average of 52 quid. Pop princess Due Lipa continues to ride high with her catchy pop hits coining in over £15m from 11 areas nights on her Radical Optimism Tour (£15,440,757.07).

Hot on her heels was 2024’s Gen Z darling Charli XCX – originator of the Brat Summer movement – who bolstered her bank account by £13,829,123.46 over 11 gigs.

Irish act The Script showed their appeal remains strong taking home almost £14m from 38 gigs at a fee of less than fifty quid. Over sixties Brit soul act Simply Red walked off with £10m from nine gigs, while Rod Stewart was close behind with £9.2m. Geordie rocker Sam Fender, 31 wowed at 19 gigs taking in nearly £9m.

Pollstar noted in their report: “ The Mid-Year Worldwide Touring Artists chart highlights a healthy live market, with its top three tours each grossing over $100 million well before the busiest concert season.

”Additionally, average revenue per show jumped 24.9% to $1,713,557, and per-show ticket sales rose 32.1% to 14,229. However, these average revenue increases were mitigated by a 5.5% drop in average ticket prices from $127.38 in 2024 to $120.43 this year, likely reflecting 2025’s uneven economic conditions marred by trade wars, a volatile stock market, shaky consumer confidence, inflation, and mixed employment reports.”

Pollstar, “The Voice of Live,” is the premier trade publication dedicated to covering the worldwide concert industry. Pollstar data is the leading resource for the touring industry encompassing box office numbers, event listings, and contact directories. Pollstar produces a monthly magazine, weekly and daily e-newsletters, and produces the world’s largest gathering of live music industry professionals. Although The Music Of Spheres tour is the second biggest tour ever over the whole of it’s duration over multiple years, Coldplay is still miles away from £1.74bn of from the Taylor Swift Eras Tour.

TOP UK AND IRELAND ACTS EARNINGS FROM FIRST HALF OF 2025 (Who made the Top 100)

1. Coldplay £100,868,947.68

2. Sir Paul McCartney £23,238,897.86

3,Iron Maiden £20,128,162.89

4. Due Lipa £15,440,757.07

5. Charli XCX £13,829,123.46

6, The Script 13811671.93

7. Simply Red £10,020,513.81

8. Rod Stewart £9,232,168.07

9. Sam Fender £8,791,028.37

10. Sting with Billy Joel £6025264.22

TOP WORLDWIDE ACTS EARNINGS FROM FIRST HALF OF 2025

1. Coldplay £100,9m

2. Shakira £85m

3. Kendrick Lamar and SZA £73.91m

4. The Eagles £68.82

5. SEVENTEEN £68.45m

6. Trans-Siberian Orchestra £50.55m

7. ,Tyler, The Creator £49.5m

8. Dead & Company £45.6m

9. j-hope £44.19m

A juror has been dismissed from Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ trial after he was accused of giving inconsistent answers about his residency during jury selection

A juror in Sean ‘Diddy’ Combs’ trial has been dismissed after over a month of the rapper’s high-profile federal trial on charges that include racketeering conspiracy and sex trafficking, following concerns about his honesty.

Lead prosecutor Maurene Comey had raised issues last week calling for a dismissal due to a “lack of candour” from the juror.

Initially hesitant, US District Judge Arun Subramanian later determined the 41 year old male juror was not forthright about where he lived, having given conflicting statements regarding his residence in both the Bronx and New Jersey.

Judge Subramanian expressed reservations, commenting that he had “concerns about his candour and whether he shaded answers to get on and stay on the panel.”

Jurors partaking in the trial, located in Manhattan, must be residents from the Southern District of New York, encompassing Manhattan, the Bronx, and parts of the Hudson Valley.

Subsequently, the judge ruled that the juror be relieved of duty, appointing an alternate— a 57 year old white architect from Westchester County — in his stead.

Combs’ defence team, however, objected to the removal; one of his solicitors, Alexandra Shapiro, considered it a “thinly veiled effort to dismiss” a Black juror, while fellow counsel Xavier Donaldson contended that this change would result in a less diverse jury.

The identities of the jurors – a mix of eight men and four women whose ages range from their 30s to their 70s – are being kept under wraps. In addition, six alternate jurors were picked comprising four men and two women.

Sean Combs, better known as the founder of Bad Boy records, has strenuously denied any involvement in crimes of sex trafficking, racketeering and transportation to engage in prostitution, pleading not guilty to all charges.

The potential penalties for these allegations are severe, with Combs facing anywhere from 15 years to a lifetime behind bars if found guilty.

Tensions rose earlier this month when the presiding judge gave a stark warning to Diddy during proceedings, admonishing him for an alleged attempt to communicate non-verbally with the jury by nodding at them during Bryana Bongolan’s testimony, a friend of his former partner Cassie Ventura.

With the jury absent from the courtroom over lunch, Judge Subramanian pointedly addressed Combs’ legal representative: “I was very clear there should be no facial expressions to the jury, and I could not have been clearer.

“There was a line of questioning where your client was nodding vigorously and looking at the jury … [This was] absolutely unacceptable.

“This can’t continue or I will give a limiting instruction you won’t like, or other measures including barring your client from the courtroom. Do you understand?”.

Marc Agnifilo, who is representing Combs, assured the judge that such conduct would cease immediately.

Grammy-nominated Nigerian rapper and YBNL boss, Olamide Adedeji aka Olamide, has unveiled the official tracklist for his upcoming self-titled album, Olamidé, set for release on Thursday, 19 June 2025.

The 17-track project boasts an impressive roster of Nigerian and international artistes, reflecting Olamide’s enduring relevance and global reach. Featured acts include Nigerian megastar Wizkid, hitmakers Asake, Seyi Vibez, Young Jonn, BOJ, and Darkoo.

Other collaborators include American hip-hop icon Dr Dre, Jamaican dancehall star Popcaan, British-Nigerian singer Daecolm, and DJ SPINALL.

“Big thanks to every beautiful soul that made this possible!!! #OLAMIDÉ Out 19th of June. Wabillahi Taofeek,” Olamide wrote on Instagram as he shared the full tracklist and album artwork on Monday.

The album includes previously released tracks such as ‘Kai’ and ’99’. Released on 29 April 2025, Kai sees Olamide reunite with Wizkid.

The song marks their first collaboration since their breakout hit ‘Omo To Shan’ in 2011. Wizkid appears twice on the album, which reaffirms their long-standing creative chemistry.

Just a week ago, Olamide gave fans another reason to get excited with the release of 99 featuring Asake, Seyi Vibez, Young Jonn, and British singer Daecolm.

Produced by Willis, the song gave listeners a lively preview of what’s to come on the full album.

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Meanwhile, Asake’s appearance on 99 comes amid speculation of a rift between the two stars following his departure from YBNL to launch his label, ‘Giran Republic’, in February 2025.

His involvement in the album suggests a continued professional relationship with his former label boss.

According to the official tracklist, other songs on the album include Billionaires Club, Free, Indika, Stronger, and Rain.

Rising talent Muyeez and FXRTUNE also make guest appearances.

Olamidé will be Olamide’s 11th solo studio album and follows his 2023 project Ikigai, which featured songs like Metaverse, Hello Habibi, and Uptown Disco, the latter a collaboration with Fireboy and Asake.

Prior to that, he released ‘UY Scuti,’ ‘Carpe Diem,’ and the joint EP ‘Unruly.’

Lily Allen has returned to social media after she was spotted looking cosy with actor James Norton, with the pair said to be ‘enjoying each other’s company’ over the weekend

Singer Lily Allen has posted on social media for the first time since being spotted looking cosy with British actor James Norton. The mum-of-two, whose marriage to Stranger Things star David Harbour ended earlier this year, looked happier than ever as she spent some time with the Happy Valley actor over the weekend.

Lily, 40, and James, 39, were spotted enjoying each other’s company over the weekend, sparking rumours of a budding romance. The Smile hitmaker looked radiant in a black mini skirt and white t-Shirt as she spent time with James at the Lido Festival in East London on Saturday.

James, who recently became single after parting ways with his model girlfriend, is also rumoured to be on Raya, where he has reportedly matched with Lily. The two were spotted at the festival, opting out of the VIP section to enjoy acts like Charli XCX among the crowd with cans on non-alcoholic beer.

At one point, Lily was seen leaning into James, and the two appeared to be at ease with each other, with James visibly giggling at her antics. Festival-goers were reportedly doing double takes upon spotting the pair together as they sipped on alcohol-free beverages.

Following the snaps circulating online, Lily returned to social media on Monday afternoon – but failed to address the rumours she has a new man in her life. The singer-turned-actress instead used her Instagram Stories to promote the latest instalment of her BBC podcast series with Miquita Oliver, Miss Me?

Earlier in the day, Instagram’s very own Gossip Girl DeuxMoi shared a message from a fan that was at the Chari xcx afterparty that claimed “Lily Allen [was] getting very cosy with James Norton”. “Good for Lily especially after that drama with David,” one Instagram user penned in the comment section, with another adding: “Alright Lily. What a rebound.”

Lily admitted she struggled in the wake of her split from American actor David after the former couple called it quits in December, ending their four-year marriage.

Rumours swirled earlier this year that David had been unfaithful during their marriage, with claims of him being seen on a celebrity dating app while still wed to Lily. David has yet to respond to the allegations of infidelity or using a dating app during his marriage.

In a candid admission during a live podcast recording at the Hackney Empire in London back in March, Lily reflected on the split and confessed to the audience, “I am not over it.”

She further revealed, “I am sort of running away. Maybe I will have a nervous breakdown.” Meanwhile, David has also opened up about his personal struggles, admitting to having let himself go “physically and emotionally.”

His comments came shortly after he confirmed the split by appearing without his wedding ring on the red carpet at the Thunderbolts premiere. When questioned about the split, David initially responded with a mere “Oh boy,” but later explained his decision to remain tight-lipped, citing his desire to protect the people involved and the reality of his life.

In an interview with GQ Magazine, David expressed his reluctance to engage with the surrounding hype, which he believed was based on “hysterical hyperbole.”

Actress Nicola Peltz has issued a very cryptic post as she rolled her eyes and blew kisses alongside lyrics slamming ‘incompetent men’ amid her ongoing feud with the Beckhams

Nicola Peltz chose to include some very brutal lyrics alongside her latest social media post as the Beckham feud rumbles on. The actress, 30, has been locked in a family fallout with her famous in-laws that all came to a head when she missed David Beckham’s 50th birthday celebrations.

She has received the loyal support of her husband Brooklyn Beckham, 26, as he is now said to have stopped responding to messages from his family. Brooklyn has been keen to declare his love for Nicola throughout the scandal, despite snubbing David’s birthday, his knighthood and Father’s Day.

Nicola also failed to share any message to her father-in-law as she instead paid tribute to her own dad Nelson Peltz. In her latest upload, Nicola shared a short clip of herself blowing kisses to the camera and rolling her eyes.

However, it was her choice of song that caught attention. She decided to play Sabrina Carpenter’s latest track Manchild and chose to play the lyrics: “Oh, I like my boys playing hard to get.

“And I like my men all incompetent. And I swear they choose me, I’m not choosing them.” In what could be seen as another dig at her in-laws, Nicola shared a gushing tribute to her own dad just hours before.

She shared a series of photos throughout the years with her dad Nelson alongside a touching caption. Nicola wrote: “Happy Father’s Day to the greatest dad in the world I am so lucky to be your daughter I love you more than you will ever know. Thank you for always being my constant support I love you beyond words. Happy Father’s Day dad.”

As Victoria and David appear to be extending olive branches through their social media, Brooklyn recently shared a picture of a tattoo that could be perceived as a tell-tale sign about where his loyalties lie. The image shows the tattoo on Brooklyn’s upper back that is based on a note Nicola, 30, wrote to him before their wedding in April 2022.

Tattooed in a stylish calligraphy font, it reads: “My forever boy. Read this anytime you feel anxious. I want you to know how deeply loved you are. You have the kindest heart I’ve ever met and hope I never go a day without your love. I think you are so incredible. Just know we can get through it all together if you breathe slow and trust. I love you beyond. Love always, your future wifey.”

In another show of support to Nicola amid the ongoing drama, Brooklyn shared photos of them on a motorbike. The caption read: “My whole world x I will love you forever x I always choose you baby x you’re the most amazing person i know xx me and you forever baby.”

On Monday, Romeo’s recent ex girlfriend Kim Turnbull spoke out for the first time since she because caught up in the feud. Kim found herself at the centre of it all when she was blamed as the reason Brooklyn and Nicola didn’t attend David’s birthday celebrations.

It was claimed Brooklyn and Nicola didn’t like Kim or her “intentions” with younger brother Romeo. There were also reports she once dated Brooklyn, which she furiously shut down.

Kim declared: “I’ve avoided speaking on this topic to prevent adding fuel to the fire, however it’s come to a point where I feel the need to address it so I can move on. I will not continue to receive harassment or be embarrassed on the basis of lies, to fit a certain narrative.”

She continued: “I have never been romantically involved in ANY capacity at ANY point with the person in question. Nothing between us has occurred further than a school friendship at age 16.” Kim ended with a plea: “I would like to remove myself from the ongoing conversation and set the record straight for the sake of everyone involved.”

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