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Published by Mirror By Vassia Barba The questionnaire used in the jury selection process for Donald Trump's historic hush money trial is “by far the most exhaustive” the court has ever used, according to New York Judge Juan Merchan. Trump returned to a New York courtroom on Tuesday as the jury selection process for his historic trial, the first-ever criminal trial for a current or former US president entered its second day. The process is proving challenging as no one has been chosen to be on the panel of 12 jurors and six alternates yet, with all jurors excused either after saying they couldn't be impartial or b… Read More View the full article

Published by Mirror By Sanjeeta Bains Soap weddings always pack an emotional punch. But Wednesday night's Emmerdale episode will be especially poignant for star Ash Palmisciano. For he is walking down the aisle as the soap's first transgender groom. And despite the transphobic abuse the actor has suffered while starring on the ITV soap, it is a landmark moment for trailblazer Ash. He is pleased to give hope to teens who grew up like him, wondering if they would ever find love. Ash, who first joined the Dales as Matty Barton six years ago, says: “I am so grateful for the storyline. “To be that person that shows th… Read More View the full article

Published by AlterNet Even though the US Department of Justice declined to pursue criminal charges against Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida) last year, the House Ethics Committee is still investigating him. And a new profile suggests that investigation may soon intensify. Earlier this week, the Atlantic's Elaine Godfrey reported that, according to several of her sources, the Florida Republican sent explicit photos and videos of women to some of his colleagues in Congress. One video was allegedly of a young woman hula hooping while naked. “Matt sent this to me, and you're missing out,” one unnamed Gaetz aide said, telling… Read More View the full article

Published by DPA Germany's lower house of parliament, the Bundestag, has passed into law new regulations making it easier for people to change their first name and gender identity in official records. The reforms, which will take effect on November 1, allow people to make the changes with a simple procedure at government registry offices. The changes primarily affect transgender, intersex and non-binary people, many of whom have advocated for the reforms. Trans advocates have complained that the requirements under Germany's current transsexual law are humiliating, with those seeking a change in their name and … Read More View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Sir Elton John sent Lance Bass a gift basket after he came out as gay. The 44-year-old NSYNC star revealed the legendary singer showed his support when Lance decided to reveal his sexuality in a PEOPLE magazine interview in 2006. He told PEOPLE: “The most fun thing I got after I came out was a nice gift basket — I think on my front step — and it was from Elton John basically saying, ‘Welcome to the club'. “I was like, ‘Wow, I got a welcome basket from the king of the gay mafia'. I'm like, ‘I'm in!' I thought that was the most fun, welcoming basket you could ever get.” Lance revealed that altho… Read More View the full article

Published by The Moscow Times A song by the Russian pro-war pop star Shaman is being used in TikTok videos showing same-sex couples embracing each other, a trend that appears aimed at ironically juxtaposing “extremist” LGBTQ+ lifestyles with the song's militaristic overtones. “Moy Boy,” whose title translates into English as “My Fight,” features the lyrics “I'm Russian, I go to the end,” while its accompanying music video shows scenes of camouflaged Russian soldiers serving in occupied eastern Ukraine. Some listeners have reinterpreted “Moy Boy” into a more literal anglicization of the phrase “My Boy” and used it as backgr… Read More View the full article

Published by Mirror By Amelia Ward Nicola Peltz Beckham's new movie has been slammed by critics, who have branded her directorial debut Lola as “poverty porn”. Nicola, 29, who married Brooklyn Beckham in a lavish $3m wedding in 2022, wrote and directed the film, in which she also plays the protagonist. But it's been called “tone deaf” by movie critics, who say the film is packed with “lazy” stereotypes and is an exploitation of the struggles of the working class. In Lola, which at the time of writing has a 3.9 rating on IMDB, billionaire heiress Peltz Beckham plays the titular character – a young woman who is try… Read More View the full article

Published by Mirror By Saffron Otter Sir Ian McKellen has lived a dramatic life on and off the stage. The Lord Of The Rings legend, 84, has had two long-term partners during his decades-long career and most recently shared a romance with a co-star 54 years his junior. Sir Ian has said he isn't currently looking for a ‘domestic partner' but his life changed for the better when he came out as gay. Since 1988, the actor has been open about his sexuality, but his parents died before he had a chance to tell them. The X-Men star didn't come out until he was in his 40s, but insists “it's a different world now”. He has s… Read More View the full article

Published by PsyPost A recent study published in The Journal of Social Psychology has unearthed intriguing findings regarding sexual prejudice — the negative attitudes people may harbor towards others based on their sexual orientation. The study found evidence that heterosexual women's attitudes towards lesbian women are influenced by whether the lesbians are in a relationship. The findings indicate that heterosexual women tend to distance themselves more socially from single lesbians compared to those in relationships, with this behavior mediated by concerns over unwanted sexual advances. Interestingly, the relat… Read More View the full article

Published by The New Voice Read also: LGBTQ community faces brutal torture by Russian military in occupied territories Lokomotiv defeated Dynamo in the decisive match of the semi-final series. An official statement later appeared on the Moscow club's website, in which the advisor to the general director of Dynamo, Elena Godina, lashed out at the opponents for allegedly promoting LGBTQ propaganda after the match. “To our shame, during the broadcasts of volleyball matches, close-up shots show horrifying gestures simulating sexual acts performed by Kaliningrad Lokomotiv players aimed at opposing teams, same-sex kisses on t… Read More View the full article

Published by Mirror By Charlotte Everett Heartstopper's Kit Connor has left fans excited with his new project with a Hunger Games star. The actor has been confirmed to be starring in a theatre adaptation of Romeo and Juliet opposite Rachel Zegler. The pair will be making their Broadway debuts as Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet in an adaptation of William Shakespeare play this autumn. The Broadway show will be directed by Sam Gold and will feature music from Jack Antonoff and movement by Sonya Tayeh. It's not yet known where the play will be performed or on what dates. It's expected that tickets will go on sale … Read More View the full article

Published by Raw Story Melania Trump likely won't attend her husband's trial in the hush money case involving adult movie actress Stormy Daniels, but she reportedly shares his view that the prosecution is unfair. The former first lady was initially furious after seeing reports in January 2018 that Donald Trump had paid off the film star to conceal their alleged extramarital affair, and headed to Mar-a-Lago to cool off before returning to Washington, D.C. in time for his first State of the Union address, reported the New York Times. “She has long privately referred to the case involving Ms. Daniels as ‘his problem' a… Read More View the full article

Published by Mirror By Zoe Delaney The bond between Harry Potter author J.K Rowling and the stars of the book's film adaptation has broken over recent years, with things now seemingly unrepairable. Taking to social media on Wednesday night, Rowling took aim at actors Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson, following the publication of a divisive report on NHS England's gender services for children and young people. Replying to a follower on Twitter (X) who suggested Rowling would accept an apology from Radcliffe and Watson over their support of the trans community, the gender critical author criticised celebrities who … Read More View the full article

Published by Radar Online O.J. Simpson was reportedly upset with Kris Jenner in his final months of life. The ex-con was said to be fuming over his old pal not helping him regain his former A-list status after becoming a Hollywood pariah, RadarOnline.com has learned. Simpson died on Wednesday at the age of 76 after a battle with prostate cancer. According to a sensational report, Simpson wasn't happy with Jenner, the ex-wife of his late “dream team” attorney Robert Kardashian, who helped secure his acquittal in the 1994 murder of his ex-wife, Nicole Brown Simpson, and her friend Ron Goldman. “He's fed up with being avo… Read More View the full article

Published by Raw Story The dream of legalized cousin marriage ended for one Tennessee state lawmaker on Thursday when his last-ditch bid to block the bill banning the practice went down in defeat. Local news station WSMV reports that a bill making it illegal to marry your first cousin sailed through the Tennessee House of Representatives on Thursday, with just two members, both Republicans, voting to oppose the measure. One of those members was Rep. Gino Bulso, who tried unsuccessfully to tack an amendment onto the bill that would have kept cousin marriage legal so long as the two cousins in question received a thum… Read More View the full article

Published by Mirror By Lucretia Munro If former X Factor star Lucy Spraggan was to cast her mind back to 2012, she would undoubtedly have discounted Simon Cowell as an associate, never mind a friend. But it seems the pair have since created a solid friendship, so much so, the reality TV star asked Simon, 64, to walk her down the aisle. Their relationship blossomed into full bloom since she was horrifically attacked at that time while on the singing competition. At the time, Lucy, 32, was only 21 years old and was sexually attacked by a hotel porter named Soby John, who used his hotel key card to enter her room af… Read More View the full article

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Published by BANG Showbiz English JoJo Siwa hasn't found it easy to cultivate a more adult image. The former ‘Dance Moms' star – who turns 21 next month – has caused controversy with her provocative new music video ‘Karma' and she admitted it has taken some time to work out the best way to “navigate” her previous image as an idol to millions of children and still honour her teenage self while also being able to grow up and move on. She told ‘Entertainment Tonight': “It's been something that we've tried to figure out the best way to navigate. “I do have such a young fan base, and I do have a lot of kids that look at JoJo Siwa a… Read More View the full article

Published by Euronews (English) With same-sex unions not legally recognised in their country, members of Poland’s LGBT+ community are travelling abroad to get married. Watch the full Euronews report in the player above. Read More View the full article

Published by Raw Story The Nazis in America are now “out.” This morning, former Republican Joe Scarborough explicitly compared Trump and his followers to Hitler and his Brownshirts on national television. They're here. At the same time, America's richest man is retweeting antisemitism, rightwing influencers and radio/TV hosts are blaming “Jews and liberals” for the “invasion” of “illegals” to “replace white people,” and the entire GOP is embracing candidates and legislators who encourage hate and call for violence. Are there parallels between the MAGA takeover of the GOP and the Nazi takeover of the German right in … Read More View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Elizabeth Hurley has insisted that her latest sex scene was an “integral part” of her new movie. The 58-year-old star plays Lily in ‘Strictly Confidential' – which has been directed by her son Damian in his cinematic debut – and defended her intimate scene with Pear Chiravara's character in the movie, insisting that it wasn't just “thrown into” the film to “titillate” viewers. She told TooFab: “Well, it was a very important part of storytelling, when Mia, our protagonist, is on this quest to find out why her best friend [Hurley's character's daughter] killed herself. It was so integral to [the… Read More View the full article

Published by Mirror By Alex Stuart Can you crack our egg-cellent Easter quiz? It's time to see if you're ‘choc' full of knowledge about all the seasonal traditions with our brilliant set of brainteasers. Covering everything from music and movies to sport and celebs, ALEX STUART's puzzlers – aimed at the whole family – will help you discover if you're the ultimate eggheads this bank holiday weekend. Just select the answer you think is correct from our multiple-choice questions and compare to the answers box below… 1. Which of these Cadbury chocolates was introduced first? A) Crème EggB) WispaC) Dairy Milk 2. Which… Read More View the full article

Published by Mirror By Niamh Spence Celebrity pals Cher and Meryl Streep have recreated their iconic photograph more than 40 years since it was taken, as they were reunited at a music awards show. The pair was seen catching up as they attended the iHeartRadio Music Awards on Monday (April 1), where Meryl joined Cher on stage to present her with an award. Cher, 77, and Meryl, 74, appeared to barely have aged as they embraced on stage and showed their friendship has stood the test of time. As Meryl presented her longtime friend with the award, she told the audience: “Cher has had a number one record in every one of… Read More View the full article