http://www.malextra.com/tv/ Get all the latest Tv news in a convenient RSS feed. en-gb Sun, 21 Mar 2010 08:58:10 +0000 Copyright: (C) First Active Media Ltd http://www.malextra.com/_furniture/gfx/logos/malextra.png http://www.malextra.com/tv/ The former 'Coronation Street' actor yesterday (19.03.10) pleaded guilty to dangerous driving and drink driving - in which he tried to kill himself and wife Sandra as she was driving their car at 70mph - and now wants to clean up his act. His lawyer Dominic D'Souza said: "He accepts for the first time he has a drink problem that needs to be address... http://www.malextra.com/tv/Bruce+Jones-57141.html http://www.malextra.com/tv/Bruce+Jones-57141.html Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:41:34 +0000 Tv The actor - who plays vet Paddy Kirk, a father figure to Aaron in the ITV1 soap - believes the youngster has a difficult time accepting his sexuality because he dislikes gay people himself. Speaking about how his screen persona tries to help the distraught mechanic - played by Danny Miller - he said: "Paddy tells him he just wants to help, that he ... http://www.malextra.com/tv/soaps/Danny+Miller-57140.html http://www.malextra.com/tv/soaps/Danny+Miller-57140.html Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:30:31 +0000 Tv Paula Abdul has turned down the chance to revive 1980s U.S. talent contest Star Search - after negotiations with TV executives fell apart, according to U.S. reports. The former American Idol judge was believed to be in talks with ABC network bosses to bring back the show, which first hit screens in 1983 and gave dancers, singers and comedians a chance of fame. http://www.malextra.com/tv/reality/Paula+Abdul-57139.html http://www.malextra.com/tv/reality/Paula+Abdul-57139.html Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:10:32 +0000 Tv Veteran Actress Betty White turned down the chance to appear on Dancing With The Stars over fears she would "embarrass the audience." The 88 year old admits she has been approached several times by producers of the show, asking her to hit the dancefloor. http://www.malextra.com/tv/reality/Dancing+With+The+Stars-57138.html http://www.malextra.com/tv/reality/Dancing+With+The+Stars-57138.html Sat, 20 Mar 2010 12:07:22 +0000 Tv The celebrity chef - who is about to launch 'Jamie Oliver's Food Revolution' on ABC with Ryan Seacrest - is desperate his new programme will succeed in raising awareness of child obesity and encouraging youngsters to eat healthily. He said: "It's very nerve-racking. I'm hoping and praying I do my job properly, using the skills I've learned over the... http://www.malextra.com/tv/Jamie+Oliver-57137.html http://www.malextra.com/tv/Jamie+Oliver-57137.html Sat, 20 Mar 2010 08:57:17 +0000 Tv The funnyman teamed up with the soccer star to record a comedy sketch for Sports Relief tonight (19.03.10) - where James pretends to be his 'Gavin and Stacey' character Smithy and bonds with the sportsman in the tub - and enjoyed the scene so much he might turn it into a regular programme. He said: "Becks and I were both in little trunks. There was... http://www.malextra.com/tv/soaps/James+Corden-57136.html http://www.malextra.com/tv/soaps/James+Corden-57136.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:55:18 +0000 Tv The former 'Coronation Street' actor - who portrayed foul-mouthed Les Battersby in the ITV1 soap - appeared in Mold Crown Court today (19.03.10) where he changed his plea and admitted the charges after his trial jury were discharged. The 57 year old was on trial for dangerous driving and assault following an incident in a vehicle with his spouse Sa... http://www.malextra.com/tv/soaps/Bruce+Jones-57135.html http://www.malextra.com/tv/soaps/Bruce+Jones-57135.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 20:55:17 +0000 Tv The 'Not Fair' singer - who previously had counselling to help her to deal with the grief of the miscarriage she suffered in anuary 2008 - will open her heart to Professor Laurie Taylor for a new Sky Arts 1 show, 'In Confidence', where she will discuss her difficult past. The professor claims the therapy session with Lily makes for "uncomfortable v... http://www.malextra.com/tv/Lily+Allen-57132.html http://www.malextra.com/tv/Lily+Allen-57132.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:01:02 +0000 Tv The 'Gavin and Stacey' star recently filmed a sketch for charity Sport Relief with the soccer ace and admits he has "fallen in love" with the sportsman. He told Now magazine: "It would be wrong to say we're best friends, but I felt privileged to spend a couple of days filming with him. I've sort of fallen in love with him a bit. http://www.malextra.com/tv/James+Corden-57133.html http://www.malextra.com/tv/James+Corden-57133.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:01:02 +0000 Tv Chris Fountain wants to be a 'Dancing On Ice' judge. The former 'Hollyoaks' actor - who came second on the celebrity skating contest two years ago - thinks he could do a better job than former Spice Girls star Emma Bunton who joined the 'Ice Panel' at the start of the current series. http://www.malextra.com/tv/Chris+Fountain-57134.html http://www.malextra.com/tv/Chris+Fountain-57134.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:01:02 +0000 Tv Karen Gillan has promised her alter-ego Amy Pond isn't romantically involved with The Doctor. The actress - who recently joined 'Doctor Who' as the assistant of the latest Time Lord, played by Matt Smith - is adamant the screen duo are just good friends who have an "equal relationship." http://www.malextra.com/tv/Karen+Gillan-57130.html http://www.malextra.com/tv/Karen+Gillan-57130.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:01:01 +0000 Tv The 'Big Brother' star lost her battle against cancer on March 22 last year and friends and family are reliving her final moments in a one-off TV tribute show 'Jade: A Year Without Her'. In the show, her mother Jackiey Budden told her she broke down with Jade's husband Jack Tweed when nurses told them Jade was ready to die and while they were hyste... http://www.malextra.com/tv/Jade+Goody-57131.html http://www.malextra.com/tv/Jade+Goody-57131.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 13:01:01 +0000 Tv The feisty couple - portrayed by Simon Gregson and Katherine Kelly - will be distraught when feisty barmaid Becky suffers her second miscarriage. Simon said: "They'll both be devastated when Becky loses their second baby. Steve was shattered by losing the first baby. After all his efforts to persuade Becky to keep the baby - then to have that happe... http://www.malextra.com/tv/soaps/Simon+Gregson-57129.html http://www.malextra.com/tv/soaps/Simon+Gregson-57129.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:30:33 +0000 Tv Sandra Jones appeared at the former 'Coronation Street' star's trial for dangerous driving and assault yesterday (18.03.10) and told how he grabbed the steering wheel of their Mercedes as she was driving at 70mph and threatened to crash the vehicle. She told the jury at Mold Crown Court: "He yanked it up and down four of five times. I was very scar... http://www.malextra.com/tv/soaps/Bruce+Jones-57128.html http://www.malextra.com/tv/soaps/Bruce+Jones-57128.html Fri, 19 Mar 2010 12:30:32 +0000 Tv Ant and Dec insist their new show will get better with time. The presenting duo have been criticised over their new Saturday night TV programme, 'Push The Button', but have urged viewers not to give up on it too soon because they are convinced it will improve as the series goes along. http://www.malextra.com/tv/soaps/Ant+and+Dec-57127.html http://www.malextra.com/tv/soaps/Ant+and+Dec-57127.html Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:00:40 +0000 Tv The actor - who played Les Battersby in ITV soap 'Coronation Street' - appeared in Mold Crown Court today (18.03.10) on trial for dangerous driving and assault following an incident in a vehicle with his spouse Sandra Jones on August 28 2009. The court was told how Jones - who denies all charges against him - was travelling to Abersoch, Gwynedd, No... http://www.malextra.com/tv/soaps/Bruce+Jones-57126.html http://www.malextra.com/tv/soaps/Bruce+Jones-57126.html Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:00:39 +0000 Tv The actor - who portrays openly-gay Christian Clarke in the BBC One show - is concerned about how busy his life will become now he is working on the judging panel of Lord Andrew Lloyd Webber's latest search for a musical theatre star as well. He told DigitalSpy: "I'm really busy right now so I'm just managing to juggle everything. 'EastEnders' have... http://www.malextra.com/tv/soaps/John+Partridge-57125.html http://www.malextra.com/tv/soaps/John+Partridge-57125.html Thu, 18 Mar 2010 16:00:38 +0000 Tv The handsome actor has teamed up with Carte Noire to record a host of private readings from a selection of English literary classics, including Jane Austen's 'Sense and Sensibility', and modern bestsellers such as Nick Hornby's 'About a Boy'. To see Joseph swoon his way through specially selected passages from the tomes - published by Penguin - for... http://www.malextra.com/tv/Joseph+Fiennes-57124.html http://www.malextra.com/tv/Joseph+Fiennes-57124.html Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:00:52 +0000 Tv Lily Loveless wooed her now-boyfriend whilst filming lesbian sex scenes on 'Skins'. The British actress - who plays lesbian Naomi Campbell on the E4 teen drama - admitted flashing her backside to the camera whilst filming an X-rated scene was "embarrassing" because it was witnessed by a man she "fancied." http://www.malextra.com/tv/Lily+Loveless-57123.html http://www.malextra.com/tv/Lily+Loveless-57123.html Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:00:51 +0000 Tv The reality show judge was confronted by his long-time friend Ryan live on air after the outspoken 50-year-old music mogul branded a performance by popular contestant Michael Lynche as "desperate" and "corny". When Ryan asked Simon to elaborate on his scathing comments, he answered: "Do you want me to talk to you or to Michael?" http://www.malextra.com/tv/Simon+Cowell-57122.html http://www.malextra.com/tv/Simon+Cowell-57122.html Thu, 18 Mar 2010 14:00:50 +0000 Tv