Team GB’s Tom Daley poses with bronze medal after the ceremony for the men’s 10m platform final at the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games on 7 August 2021. (Getty/Clive Rose) Olympian Tom Daley has spoken out about the importance of being an out athlete after being targeted in anti-LGBT+ commentary on Russian state TV. The International
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Silver medallist USA’s Erica Sullivan poses on the podium after the final of the women’s 1500m freestyle swimming event during the Tokyo 2020 Olympic Games. (Getty/Odd ANDERSEN/AFP) Silver medalist Erica Sullivan has revealed that an interaction with her favourite singer on social media fuelled her Olympic dreams. The 20-year-old, who came out as gay in
2. The One That Got Away But wait, Lance wasn’t the first fifth member of ‘N Sync! That role was originally played by Jason Galasso, who had known Fatone from choir in their high school days and was dabbling in the singing-group arts when he got a page (1990s, FTW) out of nowhere from his old
It’s time to bow down to a new queen. On July 30, Netflix released the first look of Harry Potter actress Imelda Staunton‘s transformation into Queen Elizabeth II, a much anticipated image as Staunton’s casting was first teased back in November 2019. In the first glimpse, Staunton donned the queen’s signature short bob, pearls and yellow-patterned outfit. But she’s
Justin Timberlake is paying tribute to his late backup singer Nicole Hurst, who recently died at age 39. Hurst, who has also performed onstage with Kelly Clarkson and Janet Jackson, passed away after battling cancer on and off for eight years, although the official cause of death was not made public. “My heart is so heavy,” Timberlake wrote on Instagram on Friday, Aug.
An activist’s silhouette is seen through a rainbow flag. (Getty) Six LGBT+ activists have been beaten up and forced to flee the town of Kamituga in the Democratic Republic of the Congo. Acts of anti-LGBT+ violence and harassment have intensified in the region in recent months, with many members of the local community accusing LGBT+
Defensive end Carl Nassib #94 of the Las Vegas Raiders walks off the field on 15 November 2020 in Las Vegas, Nevada. (Getty/Ethan Miller) Trailblazing gay NFL star Carl Nassib has opened about the “incredible” welcome from teammates after he came out. The defensive lineman shared with football fans and the world that he is
Knox previously expressed frustration that the film took inspiration from her connection to the death of her roommate. On July 29, she opined on Twitter that movies like Stillwater “profit off my name, face, & story without my consent,” while also doing damage to her reputation. Moreover, she asserted the films often center her in the narrative, rather than the
Police have arrested an individual in connection to the death of Gone Girl actress Lisa Banes. On Friday, Aug. 5, a spokesperson for the New York Police Department confirmed to E! News that they took a 26-year-old male into custody amid an ongoing investigation. The spokesperson stated he was “arrested and charged within the confines on the 20th precinct on Thursday,
Protestor holds ‘Trans Lives Matter’ placard during protest in Warsaw, 2018. (Getty/Maciej Luczniewski) An investigation is being opened into the brutal murder of Cindy Jones Torres, a trans woman found dead with multiple stab wounds in the Philippines. The 39-year-old was found dead on 28 July in her salon in Guiginto, Bulacan. It is believed she was
John Mark Karr, a school teacher in 1996, was brought to the attention of investigators in April 2006 by Michael Tracey, a University of Colorado journalism professor who had produced documentaries about the case. Tracey said Karr had reached out to him in 2002 and slowly a story emerged over correspondence about Karr “accidentally” killing
“Max Martin wrote ‘Bang Bang,’ and Ariana had been played it, I’d been played it, and we both loved it,” Jessie J recalled. “We just said, ‘Why don’t we both do it?’ So Ariana stayed on the second verse, I recorded the first verse, and then Nicki was played it in the studio and was
This movie set has already started off with a big bang. Kaley Cuoco and Pete Davidson are hard at work co-starring on their next rom-com, Meet Cute, and if the co-stars’ late-night adventures are any indication, the movie is gonna be hilarious. Kaley, 35, posted some behind-the-scenes videos of her on-set antics, sharing how she hysterically pranked
Coming at us from seemingly every corner of the speakers, we find ourselves assaulted by neon melodies as light as they are fierce behind the lead vocal in “Superhero – EDM Remix.” DJ Shaw-T is on hand to amp up the groove in the background, but Priceless Lion’s smooth lead vocal up at the top
Former president Donald Trump brands US women’s football team ‘leftist maniacs’ and targets Megan Rapinoe’s purple hair in a rant. (Getty/Brandon Bell/Laurence Griffiths) Former president Donald Trump tried to burn Megan Rapinoe and the “wokesters” on the US women’s soccer team after they won bronze at the Olympics – and it failed so bad. Trump
Taylor Swift, look what you made us do. The superstar singer is back with another cryptic puzzle for fans to decode. On August 5, T.Swift took to social media to tease upcoming songs from her re-recorded Red album, posting an image of a vault along with a series of seemingly random (but obviously not random) letters. “*presses post* *cackles
Sajid Javid has asked for a “fresh advice” on trans patient policy after a transphobic report about trans sex offenders in The Telegraph. (WIktor Szymanowicz/NurPhoto via Getty Images) LGBT+ groups have accused new health secretary Sajid Javid of “sexualising young trans people” after he ordered a review of NHS policy regarding trans patients. Javid called
Some of Meghan Markle‘s high-profile pals are supporting her efforts to help women strengthen their financial status. In honor of her 40th birthday on Wednesday, Aug. 4, the Duchess of Sussex posted a video to her Archewell foundation’s website featuring herself and Melissa McCarthy. The clip asked fans and supporters to join her—along with the 40 friends she had singled out—in
Comprised of nothing more than a brooding piano part and a dynamic lead vocal that could have brought me to my knees without any instrumental componentry beside it, Bailey Flores’ cover of Doja Cat’s smash “Kiss Me More” might be one of the few aesthetically reimagined covers I’ve heard all year long. From one angle,
We doubt the Clintons are going to love the latest season of American Crime Story. Days after FX shared a first look at their season three key art for the Ryan Murphy-produced anthology series, the network upped the ante by sharing a juicy new teaser on Wednesday, August 4. In the just-released footage, Monica Lewinsky, played by actress
Yes, there is such a thing as a broker baby playdate. Million Dollar Listing New York‘s Ryan Serhant and Steve Gold have no problem mixing business with pleasure when it comes to working on the weekends with their two toddler daughters in tow. And yes, these future real estate moguls drive Bentleys! In this exclusive sneak
Angelina Jolie made quite a splash while enjoying an Italian getaway. The 46-year-old The Eternals star joined her children on a recent vacation in Italy, where they stayed at the swanky Cipriani Hotel in Venice. During the visit, Angelina spent time with married artists JR and Prune Nourry, who posted photos of the actress to Instagram throughout the excursion.
The lead, upon learning the reason why Greg was so upset, immediately apologized and tried to explain where her head was at in that moment. But it was too late for the 27-year-old from New Jersey, who had his mind made up: He wanted to leave. Katie’s begging on her knees and repeated apologies did
What seems the most pivotal when it comes to an artist’s career? Soul power. What has been the most pivotal moment in your career? Leaving home and college for music. Talking about pivotal moments, new music coming? Can you chat with us about it? Still working on this album. New music next year… How are
Mia Thermopolis will always be one of our favorite Princesses. It’s hard to believe that it’s been 20 years since The Princess Diaries first hit the big screen. The Disney family-friendly film sparked a sequel and much of the cast continues to rave about the special project today. Case in point: Last year, Anne Hathaway honored the movie’s director Garry Marshall in
When And Just Like That… was announced in January, it was confirmed that Sarah Jessica Parker, Kristin Davis and Cynthia Nixon would be reprising their characters Carrie Bradshaw, Charlotte York Goldenblatt and Miranda Hobbes, respectively. Original series executive producer Michael Patrick King is also returning for SATC‘s next chapter. Notably M.I.A.? Kim Cattrall, who played the
As for one reason Ellen didn’t branch out sooner? The Station 19 star admitted that she was hesitant to take risks at the beginning of her career. Therefore, she played it safe. “When I was in my 30s, I absolutely saw myself as in a box. That’s why I stayed on the show because I said, ‘Holy s–t.
DaBaby performs on stage during Rolling Loud at Hard Rock Stadium on 25 July 2021 in Miami Gardens, Florida. (Getty/Rich Fury) DaBaby has issued a limp apology after his ugly “homophobic” rant about gay people and those living with HIV that led to several festivals dropping him. The rapper apologised in a lengthy statement Monday
Making herstory. On Monday, Aug. 2, New Zealand weightlifter Laurel Hubbard made history as the first openly transgender woman to compete at the Olympics. Though the 43-year-old finished the +87 kg competition early after not being able to register a snatch, her presence at the 2020 Tokyo Olympics comes 18 years after the International Olympic Committee (IOC) created
Quinn of Canada during the International Friendly match between England and Canada. (Catherine Ivill/Getty Images) Canadian Footballer Quinn has secured their place as the first openly trans Olympic medal winner in history. Following their win in the Olympic semifinal round against the US national team on Monday (2 August), the Canadian team will win at