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Coronation Street spoilers and updates for the week of Monday, July 29 tease perilous times, haunting pasts, blackmail demands and more! Pregnant Lauren Bolton’s (Cait Fitton) in peril, Tyrone Dobbs’ (Alan Halsall) haunting past reappears, Rowan Cunliffe (Emrhys Cooper) blackmails, and more.

Coronation Street Spoilers: Lauren’s Pregnancy Peril-Will Joel Deering Be Exposed?

Lauren Bolton’s (Cait Fitton) dark predicament seems to be reaching a climax next week-the question remains: will Joel Deering (Calum Lill), her tormentor, finally face the consequences of his actions?

Joel, preoccupied with his costly divorce, advises his fiancée Dee-Dee Bailey (Channique Sterling-Brown) to be mindful of their wedding expenses.

When Joel brings his daughter Maeve Deering (uncredited) to visit Dee-Dee at their flat, she remarks on his natural fatherly instincts.

However, a sudden text from Lauren about a leak at the flat forces Joel to bring Maeve along, as Dee-Dee has a court appointment.

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Coronation Street spoilers and updates tease five of next week’s twists and more for the week of June 24. Gemma Winter-Brown (Dolly-Rose Campbell) is arrested, Joel Deering (Calum Lill) is lured into a trap, Stefan Brent (Paul Opacic) backtracks, and more surprising spoilers!

Coronation Street Spoilers: A Desperate Gemma Arrested For Shoplifting

Gemma’s day takes a turn for the worse when her daughter, Carys Winter-Brown, (Lucy and Lily Brown) urgently needs new shoes-even worse, Gemma receives a £70 parking fine in the mail.

Gemma decides to take Carys to the shoe shop to get her feet measured, but the shoes they find are too expensive at £45, leaving Gemma disappointed.

Seizing an opportunity when the staff are distracted, Gemma quickly grabs Carys’s hand and they make a hasty exit without paying for the shoes.

Later, Bernie Winter (Jane Hazlegrove) questions how Gemma managed to afford the shoes, but will Gemma confess to stealing them?...

Coronation Street spoilers and updates tease six early spoilers for the week of June 17 as Joel Deering (Calum Lill) has a new target, and Rowan Cunliffe (Emrhys Cooper) blackmails. Plus, Paul Foreman (Peter Ash) has a faux pas, Kevin Webster’s (Michael Le Vell) in hot water and Steve McDonald (Simon Gregson) has a crush.

Coronation Street Spoilers – Joel Deering’s New Target

Joel Deering, the secretive predator, has set his sights on another young girl for his next target; the question remains: will he ever face the consequences of his actions?

Joel confides in his fiancée, Dee-Dee Bailey (Channique Sterling-Brown) about the sadness he feels for keeping their engagement a secret from his parents.

Later, Joel comes across Sabrina Adetiba, (Luana Santos) who appears distressed outside the police station; he discovers that her brother, Gav (Noah Olaoye), has been arrested.

Seizing the opportunity, Joel hands Sabrina his business card...

1995: Another World's Ryan Harrison died.

2001: As the World Turns' Molly and Jake married.

2003: The final episode of Port Charles aired on ABC.

2005: Passions' Alistair married Theresa."The best prophet of the future is the past."

― Lord Byron

"Today in Soap Opera History" is a collection of the most memorable, interesting and influential events in the history of scripted, serialized programs. From birthdays and anniversaries to scandals and controversies, every day this column celebrates the soap opera in American culture.

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1977: Murder in Peyton Place aired on NBC Monday Night at the Movies. The film focused on the mysterious killings of Rodney Harrington and Allison MacKenzie (Ryan O'Neal and Mia Farrow in the original series) as part of a diabolical plot to tear the community apart by a former resident, now powerful and wealthy, who had secretly returned seeking revenge.

1979: On As the World Turns,...

Hollyoaks star Rachel Shenton has announced that she is leaving the soap after more than two years playing Mitzeee Minniver. The actress's final scenes for the Channel 4 show will air early next year, and viewers will see Carl Costello (Paul Opacic) return as part of her exit storyline. Carl heads back to the village in 2013, determined to get justice for his son Riley, the love of Mitzeee's life who died after being shot by rogue undercover cop Walker (Neil Newbon). Deciding that Walker has to pay for killing Riley, Carl ropes Mitzeee into a plan for revenge. The storyline builds up to Mitzeee appearing on Sky News with Eamonn Holmes as part of Carl's plan, but viewers will have to wait and see what part Eamonn could play in bringing down Walker. A Hollyoaks statement teased: "Mitzeee and Eamonn's collaboration is a must-see and marks (more)...

Riley Costello is to make a shock return to 'Hollyoaks' this week. While the hunky pub owner - played by Rob Norbury - fled the village after former fiancee Mercedes (Jennifer Metcalfe) revealed she had been having an affair with his father Carl (Paul Opacic), he will turn up unexpectedly with the couple's son Bobby in tow after Jacquie McQueen pays him a visit to warn him about her sister's wild behaviour of late. Claire Cooper - who plays Jacqui in the Channel 4 soap - explained: "It's a massive shock for everyone. Sure, Jacqui has been to see him, but...

Hollyoaks star Jennifer Metcalfe has admitted that she is glad to see Mercedes McQueen sticking to her wild ways following the tumultuous events of 2011. Mercedes was jilted by fiancé Riley Costello (Rob Norbury) last year after she confessed to her affair with his dad Carl (Paul Opacic). She was then held captive by serial killer Silas Blissett (Jeff Rawle). Since letting Riley leave the village with their baby son Bobby, Mercedes has faced temptation after Doctor Browning offered her money to sleep with him. Metcalfe told Ok Extra of the new storyline: "It was refreshing and brilliant to go back to how Mercedes was when I first joined the show. It was good to put the Silas kidnap storyline and everything else that's happened behind her, but there are still moments where she flicks back to being quite depressed." (more)...

Hollyoaks star Jennifer Metcalfe has insisted that she would not be disappointed if Mercedes McQueen failed to mend her relationship with Riley Costello. Mercedes's romance with Riley (Rob Norbury) hit the rocks last month when she confessed to her affair with his dad Carl (Paul Opacic). She made her admission on her wedding day, just as she was about to say her vows. Since then, Mercedes has given birth to a baby boy named Bobby, and although she is unsure of who the father is, she starts using her newborn to win Riley back in upcoming episodes. Metcalfe told Soaplife: "Mercy has taken to the baby quite well, but I think that's because she thinks she's going to get Riley back. "She's got all these little ploys. She turns up with the baby unannounced and says stuff like, 'What a lovely family we are'. Then when (more)...

Hollyoaks star Rob Norbury has said that he wants Riley Costello to work hard at parenthood if he does turn out to be the biological father of Mercedes McQueen's baby son. Mercedes (Jennifer Metcalfe) gave birth earlier this month in the aftermath of her horrendous ordeal with serial killer Silas Blissett. However, the mystery remains over whether the child's father is Riley or his dad Carl (Paul Opacic). As reported at the weekend, Riley will demand a paternity test in an upcoming episode - which leads to the truth finally being revealed. Norbury told Inside Soap of the storyline: "If I were to tell Riley anything, then I'd say that if the baby really is his, he should be there for the kid in any way he can - regardless of whether Riley (more)...

Hollyoaks star Jennifer Metcalfe has promised that viewers will be impressed by the drama surrounding her character's wedding day. Mercedes prepares to tie the knot with Riley Costello (Rob Norbury) next week, but the wannabe Wag could have trouble ahead as she continues to harbour the secret that she cheated on the young footballer with his dad Carl (Paul Opacic). Warren, Mitzeee, Seth, Jacqui and Doug are among the show regulars who know the truth, and all have their own reasons for wanting to reveal all. However, Hollyoaks bosses are currently keeping tight-lipped over exactly what happens at the ceremony. Metcalfe told All About Soap of the storyline: "There are six or seven people who know the whole truth and any one of them could spill the beans at any time. She's really walking on eggshells - she loves Riley and wants to marry (more)...

Hollyoaks sets the stage for fireworks at Mercedes and Riley's big wedding next week as Mitzeee and Warren's blackmail plot gets under way. With just a few days to go before the happy event, Mitzeee (Rachel Shenton) writes up all the details of Mercedes's affair with Carl (Paul Opacic) in her book - with the intention of Warren handing out copies at the ceremony. As Warren (Jamie Lomas) threatens Carl to pay up if he wants his secret to remain under wraps, Doug tries to convince Seth to step in and stop the situation by telling Riley (Rob Norbury) (more)...

Hollyoaks star Rachel Shenton has confirmed that her outrageous character Mitzeee Minniver will face "a constant battle with her conscience" after deciding to get revenge against the Costello family in a future storyline. Mitzeee has a huge row with the Costellos in next week's episodes, prompting her to team up with on-off boyfriend Warren Fox (Jamie Lomas) to bring the whole family down. Warren's plan is to reveal the truth about Carl Costello's (Paul Opacic) affair with Mercedes McQueen (Jennifer Metcalfe), knowing that the secret will cause big trouble as Carl's son Riley (Rob Norbury) is preparing to marry the wannabe Wag. Shenton told All About Soap of Mitzeee's intentions: "She thinks the whole family are being rude and disrespectful towards her, and there's this big argument. "After (more)...

'Hollyoaks' Gaz Bennett sneaks off to the hotel where his lover Heidi Costello is staying with her husband for a secret tryst. The wayward teenager - played by Joel Goonan - learns Carl Costello (Paul Opacic) has been delayed in meeting his wife, so decides to get there before his love rival, much to the welcome astonishment of the former model. Joel said: "He sees this as a chance to spend time with Heidi away from the village. She's stunned to see him at first, but also flattered that he's gone to so much effort to be with her." However, the encounter could...

'Hollyoaks' Gaz Bennett sneaks off to the hotel where his lover Heidi Costello is staying with her husband for a secret tryst. The wayward teenager - played by Joel Goonan - learns Carl Costello (Paul Opacic) has been delayed in meeting his wife, so decides to get there before his love rival, much to the welcome astonishment of the former model. Joel said: "He sees this as a chance to spend time with Heidi away from the village. She's stunned to see him at first, but also flattered that he's gone to so much effort to be with her." However, the encounter could...

Rob Norbury has admitted that he is eager for his Hollyoaks character Riley Costello to discover the truth about his father Carl's betrayal. Carl (Paul Opacic) has enjoyed an on-off affair with Riley's fiancée Mercedes Fisher (Jennifer Metcalfe) in recent months, always managing to keep their secret liaisons under wraps. However, Norbury told Soaplife that he is looking forward to the fireworks that would occur in the village if Riley ever found out about the pair's infidelity.

Asked how Riley would feel, Norbury replied: "Devastated! A father shouldn't do that to his son. He'd blame his dad." He continued: "Riley is too nice (more)...

Hollyoaks star Paul Opacic has confirmed that his character Carl Costello is about to have a big crisis of conscience. Carl has already allowed himself to be tempted by his son Riley's girlfriend Mercedes Fisher (Jennifer Metcalfe), and fans will see the pair get passionate once again in the soap's 3,000th episode tomorrow evening. However, in an episode due to air next week, Carl's wife Heidi (Kim Tiddy) has a nasty accident in the kitchen - causing him to rethink his recent behaviour. Opacic told Inside Soap: "Carl's getting jiggy with Mercedes when Heidi burns her chest badly. She's been cooking a meal to welcome Mercedes into the family as Riley's partner. Heidi has to (more)...

Hollyoaks star Paul Opacic has revealed details of the turmoil in store for the Costellos in the soap's forthcoming late-night episodes. As Hollyoaks Later returns for its new series next week, Riley and Seth visit a cage fighting club after being invited by Jem's ex-boyfriend Liam, who ends up holding them captive at the venue in a shocking revenge plot against the family. Opacic - who plays the clan's patriarch Carl - told Inside Soap: "Carl's history with Liam dates back to when they were both professional footballers. Liam was dating Carl's daughter Jem at the time and made an uncomplimentary remark about her before they were due to play a game. "Being hot-headed, Carl decided to dish out some retribution (more)...

Rob Norbury keeps forgetting his 'Hollyoaks' family aren't actually related to him. The hunky actor recently joined the Channel 4 soap as Riley Costello, and is spending so much time with his new colleagues, he often forgets they're not his real parents. He said: ''It's been weird. Every day we feel more like a real family, I go home and I'm like 'Oh yeah, this is my real dad actually'.'' Rob's new family - consisting of former professional footballer dad Carl Costello (Paul Opacic), model mum Heidi (Kim Tiddy), younger brother Seth (Miles Higson) and sister Jasmine (Victoria Atkin) - recently followed his sibling ..

Salvage Us DVD ArtRevolver Entertainment Group has generously provided two extra copies of director Lawrence Gough's thriller Salvage for giveaway. Revolver is an international distributor of home entertainment titles in various formats and this company is one of the largest international distributors in the biz'. There newest title Salvage releases on DVD July 6th in North America and this title has been reviewed (here). The film is a suspenseful ride through a possible terrorist attack that reveals itself to be something much more ugly and murderous. Horror and thriller fans living in Canada or the United States are welcomed to enter the contest at the e-mail address below. Also, a red band trailer is available inside with the DVD's extras features, all courtesy of Revolver Entertainment.

The synopsis for Salvage here:

"Christmas Eve, and the residents of a quiet British cul-de-sac are suddenly plunged into a world of violence,...

Channel 4 soap Hollyoaks this afternoon announced a raft of new signings as part of the show's overhaul. Former The Bill actress Kim Tiddy joins the cast as ex-model and headstrong mother Heidi, the matriarchal figurehead of the soap's new family - the Costellos. Heidi's former footballer husband Carl - played by The Chase actor Paul Opacic - arrives at the same time, along with their two children - ladies' man Riley (Rob Norbury) and his younger brother Seth (Miles Higson), who's desperate to prove himself to his parents. Meanwhile, as Digital Spy exclusively revealed last month, Phina Oruche joins as Gabby Sharpe, who finds herself in the village as she attempts to flee from her husband Phil (Andonis Anthony). Her escape is thrown into jeopardy, however, when she's knocked down and rescued by one of the show's regulars. (more)...

The horror film Salvage is coming to DVD July 6th and we have the details from the studio. Described by the media as “thrilling” (Bizarre), “scary and believable” (Sci-Fi London), and “a seriously shocking chiller for our times” (Alan Jones, Frightfest), Salvage, the stunning debut feature from director Lawrence Gough, is a brand new British horror film that redefines the genre with a strong female heroine and a topical plot that positions the terror right on our doorstep.

Written by Colin O’Donnell (Hollyoaks) and starring Neve McIntosh (Dr. Who; Gormenghast), Shaun Dooley (Married Single Other; Eden Lake), Linzey Cocker (Wild Child), Trevor Hancock (Behind Closed Doors), Dean Andrews (Life on Mars), Kevin Harvey (Everyone Loves Sunshine), Paul Opacic (Bad Girls) and Shahid Ahmed (28 Weeks Later), the film has already thrilled audiences at the London Frightfest, the Edinburgh Film Festival and at Texas’s prestigious Fantastic Fest where the film...