Coronation Street live episode hit by terrorist fears
There are fears that tonight Coronation Street’s 50th Anniversary live episode could be a target for an Al-Qaeda terrorist attack. Police in Manchester are taking the possible threat seriously, and have issued a statement, “This is a public, high-profile event. The risk is consistent with the UK terror threat, which is currently severe. ITV have taken on a private security firm, and our officers will assist them.” It’s thought that cast and crew members will undergo airport style security checks when they arrive on set ahead of tonight’s live show. As well as the potential terrorist threat, Corrie bosses are also fearful that the bad weather could ruin tonight’s live broadcast, and a stand-by recording of the hour-long special has been taped, series editor Louise Sutton revealed, “We’re at the mercy of the weather. A button can be pushed for a pre-recorded version but we’re confident we won’t need it.” Have you been watching Corrie’s 50th anniversary shows this week? Are you excited about the live show? Tell us...
Simon Cowell tells X Factor finalists to “raise your game”
We’re just a couple of days away from the X Factor final (eeek!), and boss Simon Cowell is determined that it will be the best final yet. Cowell has held a crisis meeting with the with the show’s production staff, cancelling time off and ordering full dress rehearsals on Friday and Saturday. An show insider revealed to The Mirror, “Simon made it clear that everything has to be perfect. He wants everything to run like clockwork, especially after the controversy last weekend. We are all doing a full day and night on Friday now was well as working flat out all weekend. He told the singers and us to raise our game for the final. It will be exhausting, but we can pull it off.” It’s also rumoured that one act will leave the show on Saturday night, leaving just three acts going through to Sunday’s results show.
Aretha Franklin battling cancer
This is very sad news. Soul legend Aretha Franklin is reportedly fighting cancer. Various sources from the US report that the 68-year-old soul sensation is battling pancreatic cancer, and while she recently had surgery she has refused to confirm for what – which is fair enough. Aretha has now cancelled all of her performances up to May. Our thoughts are with you, Aretha.