As of last Friday, J.K. Rowling — the anti-transgender billionaire author behind the Harry Potter book series — has a transgender politician representing her in Scotland’s Parliament. Dr. Q Manivannan, the newly elected member of Scottish Parliament (MSP), will represent Edinburgh and Lothians East electoral region, where Rowling lives, Them reported. Manivannan joined Iris Duane
Not too long ago, I rewatched the 2021 Mortal Kombat movie, and I felt a need to apologize. You see, I initially thought that the 2021 movie sucked, and I realized upon a rewatch that while it didn’t reach the heights of the original, it still had a lot going for it, and I was
Neriya knows that the crows of her shtetl are far smarter than any she’s met anywhere else. Every summer when her family returns to the country, she is amazed at how quickly the corvids figure out the puzzles and games she sets for them. But Neriya may never get to follow her dreams of studying
Megan Fox & Brian Austin Green Megan Fox and Brian Austin Green have a body of co-parenting experience. So the Jennifer’s Body star and the Beverly Hills, 90210 alum—who share kids Noah, Bodhi and Journey—try to follow a key rule. “The number one,” Brian told E! News in April 2024, “is always make sure that
Indeed, Kelly admitted, “I did, I put plates out on the table because I wanted to make it nice; it was Mother’s Day. And then I just put them right back!” As for any qualms the couple—who celebrated 30 years of marriage May 1—had with their happy meal? “I have to say, the Quarter Pounder,
Italian luxury fashion house Ermenegildo Zegna Group reported a solid start to 2026, with growth largely driven by the group’s continued shift towards a retail-first strategy. The group’s revenue rose to €470.2 million (~$550 million) in the first quarter (Q1), up 2.5 per cent year on year (YoY) and 7.4 per cent on an organic
Rostam Batmanglij produced Clairo’s 2019 debut Immunity, and together they crafted the masterpiece (and third best song of that year) that is “Bags.” Seven years later, the pair has reunited for the latest single from Rostam’s forthcoming album American Stories. Titled after the late French chanteuse Françoise Hardy, “Hardy” is built around a sample of
A viral moment from Rosalía’s May 6 show at London’s The O2 has the internet doing a double-take after actress, model, and artist Cara Delevingne joined the singer onstage for a women-loving “confessional.” During the show, Rosalía played a Catholic priest while Delevingne poured her heart out to the packed arena crowd about love, identity,
If you are anything like me, then you will be on board with any collaboration that CD Projekt RED aims to pursue when it comes to its hit RPG Cyberpunk 2077. First released back in 2020 in a less-than-smooth state, Cyberpunk 2077 has managed to turn things around and, in recent years, even be considered
Task #10 of the 2026 Read Harder Challenge is “Read a book recently adapted for film, TV, or musical,” and it’s one of the easiest on the list: we’re in a golden age of adaptations. Books are getting optioned left and right for TV or film, and some of the most popular movies and TV
Justin Timberlake can’t stop the feeling of gratitude for the women in his life. Indeed, the “Can’t Stop the Feeling” singer—who shares kids sons Silas, 11, and Phineas, 5, with wife Jessica Biel—shared a heartfelt tribute to his wife and mom Lynn Harless on Mother’s Day. “The greatest women I know,” Justin, 45, captioned a May
Cardi B is celebrating mamas without the drama. Following past speculation that the rapper and Stefon Diggs broke up, the pair—who welcomed a son in November—were spotted showing off some PDA while posing for photos at the Diggs Deep Foundation’s Mother’s Day wellness event on May 9. In a video shared to social media by
Fashion’s next wave of talent doesn’t hail only from style capitals New York City and Los Angeles. Ohio’s Kent State University boasts one of the best fashion design programs in the country. And that talent was on full display at its 2026 student fashion show. The annual event closed the school’s fashion week, a five-day
Red Hot Chili Peppers have sold their recorded music catalog to Warner Music Group for more than $300 million, reports Billboard. The deal includes all of the band’s recorded output, including their 13 studio albums, which reportedly generate around $26 million annually. Although the band owned their recorded catalog independently for the past year, during
A same-sex couple fighting for a legal marriage in South Korea has the staunch support of two very loving parents behind them. Park Yeo-jin and Hwang Hee-yeon committed to each other for life in a 2020 wedding ceremony, but have been unable to register their marriage legally, since South Korea doesn’t recognize marriage between two
Toy Story 5 is only weeks away from making its debut as part of the 2026 movie schedule, which means fans are close to reuniting with the franchise’s lovable characters. At least one of those famous toys will look a bit different when they show up again, however, as Woody will have gone through a
We know Martin Luther King Jr. as the dynamic minister and activist whose leadership during the Civil Rights Movement led to the passage of landmark legislation that brought all Americans closer to equal rights. But how did he become this towering figure? Lerone Martin, professor of religious studies and director of the Martin Luther King,
Kevin Federline Speaks Out About His Kids With Britney Spears Kevin Federline told ITV in an August 2022 interview that Sean and Jayden chose not to attend their mom’s wedding and “have decided they are not seeing her right now,” nor had they seen her for “a few months.” Britney’s ex said the boys distanced
Nancy Guthrie’s Health Condition Revealed, Medication Needs for Survival As the search for Nancy continues, authorities emphasized that she needs to take daily medication for her survival, which she is likely without. “This is an 84-year-old lady who suffers from some physical ailments, has some physical challenges, is in need of medication,” Nanos shared at the Feb. 2 press conference, “medication that if
French luxury fashion house Lanvin Group has reported revenue of €240 million (~$283 million) in fiscal 2025 (FY25), down 18 per cent year on year (YoY), as macroeconomic headwinds and ongoing transformation initiatives weighed on performance. The group, which owns Lanvin, Wolford, Sergio Rossi and St. John, said results also reflected direct-to-consumer (DTC) optimisation and
Dua Lipa has sued Samsung over its use of her image on cardboard packaging for some of its televisions, which the singer says she did not consent to. Lipa is seeking “no less than $15 million” in damages for “copyright infringement, trademark infringement and misappropriation of Plaintiff’s likeness and image.” In a complaint filed on
Charli XCX is once again steering attention by refusing to stay in one lane. Her new single and video, “Rock Music,” runs just under two minutes, but it arrives with enough visual and sonic friction to keep fans dissecting her next move in the post-Brat era. The track and its accompanying video extend slightly longer
Hugh Jackman has been the embodiment of Wolverine since the character first appeared in live-action back in 2000, but some Logan looks have been better than others. Wolverine has one of the most distinctive comic book looks of any comic book character, with a mask with large wings, vibrant, colorful costumes, and large metal claws
Welcome to Today in Books, our daily round-up of literary headlines at the intersection of politics, culture, media, and more. Here are the biggest headlines from last week, including the new trailer for The Odyssey, Oprah’s next book club pick, and more. Watch the Official New Trailer for The Odyssey Last month, we were hearing about all
Being mistaken for Reese Witherspoon—what, like it’s hard? Well, actually, the Oscar winner acknowledges that for daughter Ava Phillippe it may be more difficult than judging a tighty-whitey contest for Lambda Kappa Pi. But, “I love being mistaken for her,” the Legally Blonde star, told Gayle King during a 2021 interview with InStyle, “because it
And for those wondering what to get their spouse, allow The Hills alum Lo Bosworth to fill the blank before you. “Moms deserve more than parenting advice,” the Love Wellness CEO told Us Weekly in March, announcing she was delivering a new podcast, Tell Me I’m A Good Mom, two months after she and husband Dom
A guy emailed me last month with a photo. He’d just bought his first pair of pleated, fuller-cut chinos after a decade in slim fit. The fit was right on paper — relaxed thigh, gentle taper, hitting the top of the shoe. But he looked like he was wearing his dad’s pants. The chinos weren’t
London-based instrumentalist and poet Alabaster Deplume’s new album came to fruition last year, after a fervent period of touring with bassist Shahzad Ismaily and drummer Tcheser Holmes in support of A Blade Because a Blade Is Whole. But the roots of the project date back to 2024, when Plume found himself in occupied Palestine working
A first-of-its-kind Christian cell phone network purports to block users from both pornography and LGBTQ+ content. But critics say the project’s size and subjective nature will give the company’s founder too much control over what users can see. Launched on Tuesday, Radiant Mobile aims to create a “Jesus-centric” environment, founder Paul Fisher told the MIT
Zendaya fans are about to have the year of their life. The Dune: Part Two actress has a total of four movies on the 2026 movie schedule, the first of which (A24’s The Drama) has already been released to good reviews. Of course, her next project to premiere is none other than Christopher Nolan’s summer
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