2 weeks agoLatest NewsComments Off on My son has a chance to get into acting, but I am worried about how he’ll react to rejection
APPRENTICE star and West Ham United vice-chair Karren Brady answers your careers questions.
Here, Karren gives advice to a reader who is worried about how her son might react to rejection in the world of showbusiness – and how it could impact his school work.
Karren Brady gives you career advice
Q) My 14-year-old son has attended a theatre class for the past three years, and it has recently brought on board a talent agency to professionally represent those who successfully audition.
The financial gains that could come from him getting industry work are very attractive, and it would look good on his CV (he’s keen to pursue acting as a career), but I’m worried about the rejection he may face, as well as trying to balance auditions with school.
How do I know if it’s right for him?
I worry by not putting him forward, he’ll be at a disadvantage in a competitive industry. Laura, via email
A) First, try not to focus too much on the potential financial gains, as tempting as that may be.
While this opportunity could set your son up for the future, it’s important to prioritise his wellbeing and development at his young age.
Start by having a conversation with him about how he feels. As parents, it’s natural for us to want to encourage our kids to pursue opportunities, but it’s equally important that we ensure it’s something they truly want.
Rejection is a natural part of the acting world and something he will need to grow comfortable with.
Talk to your son about how he might handle it to gauge his resilience, while reassuring him that he has a strong support system in you and your family.
Speak to the drama class teacher to see what support they offer students, plus keep his school informed – they may be able to provide help, such as homework extensions.
Balancing auditions with schoolwork will be a challenge, but it can be managed with planning.
Remember that you know your son best, so keep a conversation open with him so he knows he can confide in you.
Got a careers question for Karren? Email bossingit@fabulousmag.co.uk.
With Venus so settled in your transformation zone, plus the new relationship light of the new moon, this is your week to go all out for the love you want.
Changing your own approach, in turn can alter how others relate to you.
This time, you can set a date, or deadline, and trust it will be kept.
Single? The person who’s always the group peace-maker can heal your heart.
DESTINY DAYS
Monday until Wednesday, split a daunting task into smaller parts, and get started!
Review a relationship choice (again) on Friday.
Reach out to “F” on Saturday.
LUCKY LINKS
Your second-favourite supermarket.
A message linked to an “N” workmate.
The third time in one day you hear a piece of music.
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U IS FOR…UNAPOLOGETIC
As your success sector starts to look so positive again, you can leave behind any sense of apologising because your ambitions or ideas were not up to some imagined standard.
The only level you need to set, and meet, from now on is your own.
So instead o playing safe, you get back to pushing yourself, testing yourself, checking in with yourself, all the way to the top.
The new moon backs this with enhanced team-building ability.
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The way you use words, is unique to you, now Uranus boosts this further.
So sharing something you write, even in its roughest form, can unseal a creative success door.
In love, too, you’re in control, able to get your face into a special mind-space, your name topping an elite list.
A health dream you may have sensed slipping away lately is back in sharp Mercury focus.
DESTINY DAYS Channel Monday’s good energy – extend your To Do List.
Wednesday is negotiations day and on Saturday, you ‘re smart at organising love journeys.
LUCKY LINKS A man wearing his hair tied back. A mobile coffee seller.
The last name in your mind as you fall asleep.
U IS FOR…UNFILTERED
You know you have toned down what you want to say or do lately – to spare feelings, or avoid conflict.
All that ends now with Uranus powering forward and encouraging you to stick to absolute truth, and total openness, even when it might seem easier to stay silent.
In love, unfiltered honesty is what a partner longs for.
At work, you may rock the boat a bit but you will swim, not sink.
The new moon backs this process with Pisces ability to share secrets with sensitivity.
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2 weeks agoLatest NewsComments Off on Horse racing tips: ‘She saw off a nice prospect of Nicky Henderson’s’ – Templegate has a confident NAP at Fontwell
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2 weeks agoLatest NewsComments Off on EastEnders cast shock as FOUR stars return for harrowing storyline
A HARROWING storyline will soon play out in EastEnders, which comes as FOUR stars make a comeback to the BBC soap opera.
Four EastEnders stars will be making a comeback and reprising their roles in the hit soap for the show’s 40th anniversary.
PAJamie Winstone will be playing a young Peggy Mitchell once again[/caption]
PAHer return comes as Phil battles depression in the soap[/caption]
In 2022, Jamie Winstone portrayed a young Peggy Mitchell in the hit soap operaBBCAs well as Jamie making a comeback, the other three actors returning are: George Russo as Eric Mitchell, Daniel Delaney as a young Phil Mitchell, and Teddy Jay as a young Grant MitchellBBC
Jaime Winstone is set to reprise the role of Peggy Mitchell as she returns to EastEnders, along with three other actors.
The cast comebacks are for an upcoming episode as part of Phil Mitchell’s ongoing mental health storyline.
Phil’s depression will worsen over the coming weeks, with him set to experience symptoms of psychosis in the form of hallucinations.
When Phil has these hallucinations, he will see scenes from the Mitchell family home in 1985.
In the hallucinations, Jamie Winstone will reprise her role of a young Peggy Mitchell.
Jamie first starred in the soap as a young Peggy in 2022 when the soap aired a special Mitchell flashback episode.
Jamie playing the role of Peggy Mitchell again also comes after she played the role of Barbara Windsor in the hit 2017 movie about the actress.
Joining Jamie making a comeback to the soap is George Russo as Eric Mitchell, Daniel Delaney as a young Phil Mitchell, and Teddy Jay as a young Grant Mitchell.
They will all be returning to reprise their roles after the aforementioned episode which aired in 2022.
As well as the four returning characters and actors, Sam Miles will also be joining the cast to take on the role of a young Nigel Bates.
PHIL’S PIVOTAL MOMENT
During his hallucinations, Phil will act as a bystander to a pivotal moment from his adolescence.
On her return to the soap as Peggy, Jamie Winstone said: “It was such an honour to be welcomed back to play Peggy Mitchell, she is a dream role for me.
“So to be able to contribute to this iconic family on this major storyline has been such a joyous and emotional journey and I truly hope I have done her justice.”
Chris Clenshaw, the executive producer of EastEnders added: “We are thrilled to welcome back the young Mitchells for these special scenes as we lead up to our 40th anniversary week.
EastEnders' 40th anniversary cameos so far
With the 40th anniversary of EastEnders coming up, fans are looking forward to some more incredible cameos from iconic faces of Walford's past. But who have we had so far?
Tracy-Ann Oberman – Oberman returned as Chrissie Watts, a character she last played nearly two decades ago.
Paul Bradley – Bradley returned as Nigel Bates, a character he last played over 25 years ago.
Micheal French – French returned as David Wicks, a character he last played two decades ago.
Patsy Palmer – Palmer returned as Bianca Jackson, a character she last played in 2019.
Coming up this year…
Ross Kemp – Kemp will reprise his role as Grant Mitchell, a character he first played in 1990. The BBC has described Kemp’s storyline as “explosive”. Kemp said it was an “absolute honour” to return to the show.
Other aspects of the 40th anniversary celebration include: A wedding between fan favorites, A huge explosion at the Queen Vic, and A live interactive episode.
“In 2022 fans and critics alike celebrated Jaime’s portrayal of Peggy, and with Phil’s story, this feels like the perfect time for her to reprise the iconic role – joined once again by George, Daniel, Teddy and now Sam as a young Nigel.
“Flashbacks like these give the audience a unique opportunity to better understand Phil’s mindset and the traumatic events that have led him to his mental health crisis.”
MENTAL HEALTH LINK
EastEnders is working closely with various mental health charities to portray Phil’s depression storyline as accurately as possible.
The soap is working with The Samaritans, Rethink Mental Illness, the Campaign Against Living Miserably (CALM), and Mind.
Phil is currently involved in a harrowing depression storylineBBCBBCThe storyline will play out amid the 40th anniversary of the soap[/caption]
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2 weeks agoLatest NewsComments Off on Jack P Shepherd warns ‘no one is safe’ in Coronation Street twist amid cast cull
CORONATION Street legend Jack P Shepherd has warned ‘no one is safe’ in his character’s storyline – amid a cast cull.
Jack, 37, has played David Platt ever since joining the ITV soap in 2000.
Coronation Street’s Jack P Shepherd has revealed what’s ahead for his character David PlattRexITVJack has been playing the popular character since 2000[/caption]
ITVHe addressed the imminent danger posed by the Radcliffe brothers[/caption]
Last year, David made a misstep in stealing dirty moneyfrom crime boss Harvey Gaskell (Will Mellor).
When Harvey realised the money was missing, David soon found himself at the baddie’s mercy.
Recently, he was horrified to realise Harvey’s cronies knew who his daughter Lily is.
With his character’s loved ones in immediate peril, Jack addressed the latest developments in Weatherfield.
He said: “Knowing that no one is safe and they could come after his whole family, he’s panicked and he’s desperate.
“He’s trying to think of ways to pay the money back but it’s a huge lump sum to come up with and he’s bricking it.”
The actor added: “David’s unpredictable, even for soap, you can see where it’s going with certain stories and that it’s not going to end well but you’re not quite sure how he’s going to get out of it or if he’s going to win in the end but hopefully he does.”
Elsewhere, Jack also addressed the threat of the Radcliffe brothers, Logan (Harry Lowbridge) and Matty (Seamus McGoff).
Harvey previously sent the duo after David – to threaten him and get the stolen money back.
Earlier this month, the twisted pair killed their own brother Mason (Luca Toolan) in shocking scenes.
Meanwhile, Jack shared an insight on what the duo’s viciousness meant for David moving forward.
He shared: “He’s very worried because the Radcliffe brothers are now known killers and if they’re prepared to do that to their own brother, he knows they’re not going to hesitate once they get the nod to kill him.”
Will the Platts pull through the latest drama in their lives?
Coronation Street airs on ITV1 and ITVX.
ITVDavid is no stranger to drama in Coronation Street[/caption]
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