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Published by New York Daily News Rep. George Santos is facing a new push for his expulsion from Congress over his serial lying. The New York Republican was targeted Thursday by Rep. Robert Garcia, D-Calif., who unveiled a measure to boot Santos from the House. New York Democratic Reps. Ritchie Torres and Dan Goldman also joined as sponsors of the bill, which the lawmakers said will be referred to the Ethics Committee. The measure is a long shot because GOP House Speaker Kevin McCarthy would likely need to allow a vote and it would require a two-thirds majority vote to pass. Garcia, an openly gay first-term lawmaker like Santo… Read More View the full article

Published by ScreenCrush Audiences are thrilling to M. Night Shyamalan’s latest film, Knock at the Cabin, based on the novel The Cabin at the End of the World. The movie stars Dave Bautista as a man who believes he has been summoned by God to deliver an ultimatum to a family enjoying a vacation at a cabin in the Pennsylvania woods. These people must choose to kill one of their members and then actively go through with the sacrifice. Otherwise, they will live but the rest of the world will perish in a series of horrific disasters and plagues. This film is loaded with religious and Biblical imagery, including the fact t… Read More View the full article

Published by Orlando Sentinel ORLANDO, Fla. — Gov. Ron DeSantis angrily reacted Wednesday to former President Donald Trump posting on social media a photograph of what is purported to be DeSantis as a young teacher partying with teenage girls. “I spend my time delivering results for the people of Florida and fighting against Joe Biden,” DeSantis said when asked about it. “I don’t spend my time trying to smear other Republicans.” He did not say if he was the person in the photo, which originally emerged on social media last year. Trump, who has been attacking DeSantis for months as the two maneuver for the 2024 GOP presiden… Read More View the full article

Published by PsyPost New research in the Journal of Homosexuality seeks to determine if there is a relationship between dark personality traits and negative attitudes toward those in the LBGTQ+ community. The findings reveal that those high in Machiavellianism, grandiose narcissism and psychopathy personality traits were likelier to hold homonegative and transnegative views. These results provide insight into the origins of homonegative and transnegative views and the people who hold them. The FBI reported that in 2019, there were 1619 hate crimes related to the victim’s perceived membership in the LGBTQ+ communit… Read More View the full article

Published by The Spun By Andrew McCarty The state of Missouri is considering legislation that would ban transgender girls from girls’ sports teams. One United States Women’s Soccer Team star isn’t sitting back as the legislation moves forward. In an op-ed written this week, Becky Sauerbrunn criticized the potential move. “The bills up for discussion in the Senate this week seek to solve a problem that simply doesn’t exist, and instead are sidelining youth from an outlet that brings them joy, connection and purpose,” Sauerbrunn wrote. She made it clear she supports transgender athletes. Here’s more of what she had t… Read More View the full article

Published by AFP Mug shot released in August 2019 of Patrick Crusius, who has pleaded guilty to shooting and killing 23 people at a Walmart store in Texas Houston (AFP) – A young white nationalist who in 2019 shot and killed 23 people at a Texas supermarket in the majority-Hispanic city of El Paso pleaded guilty Wednesday in federal court, news reports said. During a hearing in the same city on the US-Mexico border, Patrick Crusius, 24, pleaded guilty to 90 counts against him including committing a hate crime resulting in death, local networks ABC7 and KFOX14 reported. His lawyers reversed course in January and decided to have him plead guilty to the shooting at a Walmart store after federal prosecutors dropped the death penalty as a possible sentence. But he still faces trial at the state level in Texas, which has not ruled out requesting capital punishment. On August 3, 2019, Crusius drove some 660 miles (1,060 kilometers) from Allen, Texas near Dallas to the Walmart Supercenter in El Paso with an assault rifle and more than 1,000 rounds of ammunition. He opened fire on people in the supermarket parking lot, killing 23 and wounding 22. According to the federal indictment, before Crusius launched his attack he uploaded a document to the internet titled “The Inconvenient Truth” in which he said his attack “is a response to the Hispanic invasion of Texas.” He said he was “defending my country from cultural and ethnic replacement,” referring to a concept by white supremacists claiming other ethnic groups are “replacing” them in the population. When police showed up he got out of his car and identified himself as the shooter. While in custody Crusius told police he had wanted to kill “Mexicans.” The massacre ignited a debate on how then-president Donald Trump’s repeated criticism of immigrants guided the behavior of people who supported him. Crusius’s attack was the fifth deadliest mass shooting in US history. It came two years after a gunman killed 58 at an outdoor concert in Las Vegas and three years after a man murdered 49 at an LGBTQ nightclub in Orlando, Florida. View the full article

Published by Raw Story Gov. Sarah Huckabee Sanders’ response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address was roundly slammed by Austin Bailey in an editorial for the Arkansas Times published on Wednesday. “Ted Cruz and Marjorie Taylor Greene might not have liked it much, but President Joe Biden exceeded expectations with his State of the Union address. Hecklers tried but failed to knock him off his game. His signature empathy infused the hour-plus speech, and at the end there was little doubt this 80-year-old man isn’t done yet,” wrote Bailey. “As the celebratory afterparty rolled on in the U.S. House chambe… Read More View the full article

Published by Euronews (English) 9 February 1971: A new decade brings new gay narratives in TV sitcoms Throughout the 60s, American television developed a particularly bad habit in telling gay stories. As the general public became increasingly aware of gay and lesbian people, television studios wanted to incorporate these sexualities into the plots of their shows. With very little representation in the US’s media industry and the environment not being a safe place to come out in, most of the shows in the 60s reduced gay and lesbian characters to a pretty harmful trope. Just like Miss Brant in the 1961 show ‘The Asphalt Jungle… Read More View the full article

Published by AlterNet Fox News host Tucker Carlson said on Wednesday’s edition of his nightly show that Democrats are “ghouls” who believe in “human sacrifice” because the party supports reproductive freedom and LGBTQ+ rights. “Last night, for lack of other entertainment options, we decided to find it funny. So take in this steaming pile of word puree and see if you can make sense of it,” Carlson said of an excerpt from President Joe Biden’s State of the Union speech. Biden stated in the clip that “as we made clear last week, if China threatens our sovereignty, we will act to protect our country. And we did. But in… Read More View the full article

Published by Raw Story Rep. David Schweikert (R-AZ) has resigned his membership in the House Freedom Caucus, saying he’s leaving the powerful group because of its erroneous association with the Arizona Freedom Caucus, which he described as “much more populist,” Newsweek reports. “There’s a difference between conservatism and populism,” he told Punchbowl News earlier this month. “These people are operating much more on their passions than protecting all the gains they made in the last couple of years in the state legislature.” “The more difficult thing in my district is actually explaining the difference between my s… Read More View the full article

Published by OK Magazine CBS The Queen of Pop will never back down. Madonna has fired back at millions of haters after she was deemed “unrecognizable” at the 65th Annual Grammy Awards on Sunday, February 5. @madonna/Instagram The “Material Girl” singer took to Instagram with a lengthy message to critics alongside a video featuring clips from the star-studded night: One of which included Madonna locking lips — and tongues — with rapper Jozzy. “It was an honor for me to introduce Kim Petras and Sam Smith at the Grammys,” the 64-year-old icon’s message began on Tuesday, February 7. CBS “I wanted to give the last award which was Album of the Year, but I thought it was more important that I present the first trans woman performing at the Grammys — a history making moment!! And on top of that she won a Grammy!! ,” Madonna continued of Petras — who said she didn’t “think she could be here without Madonna” while accepting her award. “Instead of focusing on what I said in my speech, which was about giving thanks for the fearlessness of artists like Sam and Kim, many people chose to only talk about close-up photos of me taken with a long lens camera by a press photographer that would distort anyone’s face!!” the “Like a Virgin” vocalist stated after videos and images of Madonna on stage shocked viewers at home. Never miss a story — sign up for the OK! newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what OK! has to offer. It’s gossip too good to wait for! CBS “Once again I am caught in the glare of ageism and misogyny that permeates the world we live in. A world that refuses to celebrate women past the age of 45 and feels the need to punish her if she continues to be strong willed, hard-working and adventurous,” the mother-of-six noted. “I have never apologized for any of the creative choices I have made nor the way that I look or dress and I’m not going to start,” Madonna added. “I have been degraded by the media since the beginning of my career but I understand that this is all a test and I am happy to do the trailblazing so that all the women behind me can have an easier time in the years to come.” “In the words of Beyoncé, ‘You won’t break my soul,'” the pop sensation quipped. “I look forward to many more years of subversive behavior, pushing boundaries, standing up to the patriarchy — and most of all enjoying my life.” “Bow down b**ches! ,” Madonna assertively concluded. View the full article

Published by AlterNet A federal judge ruled against Florida Governor Ron DeSantis’ request for minors seeking gender-affirming treatment to be subjected to two-hour mental examinations, Orlando Weekly reports. The ruling from U.S. District Judge Robert Hinkle comes as the two 13-year-old plaintiffs — identified as “Susan Doe” and “K.F.” in the case — are disputing a DeSantis-enforced rule banning gender-affirming care for transgender Florida residents. Per Orlando Weekly, Hinkle said the defendants, attorneys representing the state Agency for Health Care Administration, did not succeed in proving why minors should … Read More View the full article

Published by The Kansas City Star In front of a packed Missouri Senate hearing room on Tuesday, Michael Lundgren told Missouri lawmakers that when he came out as gay, he turned to his teachers. They supported and encouraged him to speak with his mother, who was struggling to accept him. “My teachers are the reason my relationship with my mom is stronger than ever,” Lundgren, 22, a St. Louis County resident, told the Missouri Senate Education and Workforce Development Committee. “When I needed them most, I had teachers who listened, supported and encouraged and they helped me rebuild my relationship with the person I love most … Read More View the full article

Published by Euronews (English) This week, the governing body of the Church of England is meeting for the General Synod, where bishops and other clergy members are debating the Anglican Church’s position on gay marriage. A vote will be taken at the end of the week, but if it follows a leaked recommendation from the bishops, the C of E will likely allow same-sex marriages to be blessed in church, but continue its ban on same-sex marriages within the church. The proposal is “undoubtedly incoherent”, says Reverend Andrew Foreshew-Cain, a C of E chaplain of Lady Margaret Hall at the University of Oxford. On the one hand, they wi… Read More View the full article

Published by Euronews (English) Berlin is encouraging young people to go back out into the city by giving them €50 to enjoy the city’s cultural venues and events. Launched by the Berlin Senate Department for Culture and Europe, the initiative starts this month and encourages Berlin youths aged between 18 and 23 to sign up for a Jugendkulturkarte – a youth culture card. Those eligible can register for the card online and pick their cards up in public libraries until the end of February. It will also be available to non-German residents in the city. The €50 credit is valid until 30 April and can be spent at 200 venues across t… Read More View the full article

Published by AlterNet Arkansas GOP Governor Sarah Huckabee Sanders appears to be targeting the LGBTQ community and its allies, Black Lives Matter activists and supporters, and all of the “left-wing” as she takes a national platform as the Republican Party’s chosen representative to deliver its response to President Joe Biden’s State of the Union Address Tuesday night. “Every day, we are told that we must partake in their rituals, salute their flags, and worship their false idols.. all while big government colludes with Big Tech to strip away the most American thing there is -your freedom of speech,” the former Trum… Read More View the full article

Published by Reuters UK By Muvija M LONDON (Reuters) – The Church of England will look into the use of gender neutral terms to refer to God in prayers, but the centuries-old institution said on Wednesday there were no plans to abolish current services. The issue reflects growing global awareness about the assumed usage of pronouns causing offence or upset to those who do not identify with the gender they were assigned at birth. “Christians have recognised since ancient times that God is neither male nor female,” a spokesperson for the Church said. “Yet the variety of ways of addressing and describing God found in scr… Read More View the full article

Published by Al-Araby In a colourful setting on level -1 of the Arab World Institute (IMA) in the heart of Paris, installations, videos, paintings, drawings, designs and embroideries are showcased until February 19 under the title Habibi, the revolutions of love. The exhibition focuses on queer love and expression in the Arab world, as well as Iran and Afghanistan, shedding light on an often taboo topic in the countries the artists come from. The exhibition itself is far from a narrow portrayal of love under oppression. “The queer topic is the line that allows us to question the ideas of norms, social identities, b… Read More View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Christina Aguilera, Bad Bunny and Jeremy Pope will be honoured at the GLAAD Media Awards. The trio will be recognised for their contribution to the LGBTQ community at the ceremony that will be held on March 30 at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles. Christina will receive GLAAD’s Advocate for Change Award. The gong is given “to a person who, through their work, has changed the game for LGBTQ people around the world”. The Grammy-winning star dedicated her hit song ‘Beautiful’ to the queer community and launched her own Pride collection in 2001. She has also helped raise over $500 million toward HIV research with MAC cosmetics. GLAAD president and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis said: “Christina Aguilera is a beloved icon who has inspired and shared messages of love for the LGBTQ community since the start of her music career. “From using her voice to speak out against anti-LGBTQ legislation to creating songs and music videos that showcase LGBTQ love, Christina loudly and proudly raises the bar for what it means to be an LGBTQ ally today.” Bad Bunny will receive GLAAD’s Vanguard award for his allyship to the LGBTQ community for using his platform to uplift underexposed voices. The reggaeton artist joins a star-studded group of previous honourees including Beyonce, Jay-Z and Britney Spears. Ellis said: “Bad Bunny uses his role as one of the world’s most popular music artists to boldly shine a light on LGBTQ people and issues, including transgender equality and ending violence against trans women of colour. “By consistently advocating for our community, elevating our stories and demanding action from anti-LGBTQ leaders, Bad Bunny redefines the positive influence Latin music artists can have within the LGBTQ community, and has set an example for all artists.” Jeremy will receive the Stephen F. Kolzak award, presented to an LGBTQ media professional who has increased queer visibility and acceptance through their work. Pope has made groundbreaking queer appearances in the film ‘The Inspection’ and the TV series ‘Pose’. View the full article

Published by DPA Bret Easton Ellis, the cult author behind "American Psycho", is back with a massive novel about wealthy teenagers, a mysterious newcomer student and a serial killer, all narrated by a teen who shares the same name as the author. Arno Burgi/dpa After an interlude of 12 years, Bret Easton Ellis is back with “The Shards,” a 736-page tome set in a posh prep school. Hedonistic, dark and wild, this tragic-comic tale set in 1980s Los Angeles thrusts us into a clique of wealthy, troubled youngsters. The work comes on the heels of “Imperial Bedrooms” published in 2010. In his latest novel, the author, or part of him, is both the narrator and main character, leading many to wonder where fact ends and fiction begins, given the novel’s main character is a teenager named Bret. No matter, says the author. He is not worried about conveying the truth, he has told various media outlets in interviews. The main character and his friends all attend Buckley, an expensive private school, and almost all of them are highly privileged. They spend their time getting high on marijuana and cocaine, their lives unfolding to a soundtrack of Blondie, The Babys and Duran Duran. While Ellis the author is gay, his protagonist Bret is bisexual and cheats on his girlfriend Debbie, fantasizing about men and having sexual encounters with them. When he was at school, Ellis recalls having a girlfriend who he called “one of the most popular girls in our senior class.” But, he says, “I was gay, and only pretending to be a boyfriend,” he told Britain’s Unherd website. His latest work features several passages about Bret’s sexual appetites and his pleasure in experimentation. Alongside Bret and Debbie, we also read about a popular quarterback Thom and Susan who is beautiful and numb, a perhaps more typical high-school couple within the circle of friends. The work is initially light-hearted, as easy-going as the California summer Bret describes. But although his senior year was meant to be a dream, in the end it is anything but, as events take an ever darker turn. This is 1981, as the enigmatic Robert Mallory joins their group. Girls are all drawn to him but he is surrounded by mystery, with people wondering why he has come to the school just for his senior year. Right from their first encounter, Bret suspects he is a liar and decides to get to the bottom of what drives this newcomer. Unlike other campus novels with their relationship tiffs and squabbles, Ellis gives the reader a disturbing narrative, showing us the flipside of the seemingly perfect lives of these wealthy young people. They are battling with a Los Angeles that is both dazzling and threatening, peopled by strange and corrupt adults with all their vanities and intrusions. Take the father of one of the teens, a well-connected, self-righteous Hollywood producer who hides his sexual appetites for underage students. Then there’s the “Trawler,” a serial killer who terrorises the city. Ellis is a skilful storyteller, keeping the tension high with one cliffhanger after the next. But that is easy, as the narrator is the ageing Bret, an omniscient observer who knows how the story ends. Even seemingly inconsequential situations come to life with gripping dialogue and unexpected twists, with a rich tapestry of detail throughout the work. But this too is a weakness as some of it is virtually unreadable, from the graphic descriptions of crime scenes to the protagonist’s explicit fantasies. No, this book is not for the squeamish. And yet we already know that this author is not worried about the sensitivities of his audience, having faced a barrage of criticism for some of the graphic scenes in his earlier work, “American Psycho.” He does not set out to offend people, he has said, telling Unherd that he is not thinking about the reader when creating a book. “I don’t really write for an audience.” Like every book he has written, “it starts with a feeling,” he says. He is trying to work something out. “I often write a novel because I’m stuck at a certain point in my life,” he told Variety. “I’m confused, I’m scared, I’m having anxiety and I can’t quite figure out how to move forward. I’m kind of trapped someplace, and the writing flows from that.” That has resulted in a turbo ride of a read that is suffused with dread. A horror-packed journey through glitzy, ’80s LA, it is certainly not for the faint hearted. View the full article

Indigo Girls Tiny Desk Concert NPR’s Tiny Desk Concerts hit Number 1000 four months ago. Over the years NPR has expanded the series to at home concerts for COVID and now an annual contest among submissions. Many familiar and LGBTQ-resonant among them: Gay Icons, Queer Artists, allies we love, and a few with tolerable good intentions. [This post contains video, click to play] Brandi Carlile: Npr Music Tiny Desk Concert Brandi Carlile Npr Music Tiny Desk Concert 13:12 Brandi Carlile: Npr Music Tiny Desk Concert Omar Apollo Tiny Desk Concert 18:14 Omar Apollo: Tiny Desk Concert Harry Styles Npr Music Tiny Desk Concert 19:14 Harry Styles: Npr Music Tiny Desk Concert Lizzo Npr Music Tiny Desk Concert 17:00 Lizzo: Npr Music Tiny Desk Concert Lgbtq resonant tiny desk concert playlistAdele Npr Music Tiny Desk Concert 14:35 Adele: Npr Music Tiny Desk Concert Npr Music Celebrates 1000 Tiny Desk Concerts 03:50 Brothers Osborne Tiny Desk Home Concert 18:39 Brothers Osborne: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert Perfume Genius Npr Music Tiny Desk Concert 09:29 Perfume Genius: Npr Music Tiny Desk Concert [This post contains video, click to play] Who is in the mix? Miley Cyrus Tiny Desk Home Concert 11:17 Miley Cyrus: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert Betty Who Npr Music Tiny Desk Concert 19:21 Betty Who: Npr Music Tiny Desk Concert Meshell Ndegeocello Tiny Desk Home Concert 12:04 Meshell Ndegeocello: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert Bettye Lavette Npr Music Tiny Desk Concert From The Archives 18:12 Bettye Lavette: Npr Music Tiny Desk Concert From The Archives Florence The Machine Npr Music Tiny Desk Concert 14:02 Florence + The Machine: Npr Music Tiny Desk Concert A Strange Loop Tiny Desk Home Concert 20:23 A Strange Loop: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert Rufus Wainwright The Art Teacher Tiny Desk Concert 03:55 Rufus Wainwright – The Art Teacher (Tiny Desk Concert) Taylor Swift Npr Music Tiny Desk Concert 28:59 Taylor Swift: Npr Music Tiny Desk Concert Weird Al Yankovic Npr Music Tiny Desk Concert From The Archives 14:40 ‘Weird Al’ Yankovic: Npr Music Tiny Desk Concert From The Archives Pwr Bttm Npr Music Tiny Desk Concert 13:30 Pwr Bttm: Npr Music Tiny Desk Concert Kirk Franklin Tiny Desk Home Concert 15:33 Kirk Franklin: Tiny Desk (Home) Concert H E R Npr Music Tiny Desk Concert 18:52 H.E.R.: Npr Music Tiny Desk Concert Wu Tang Clan Npr Music Tiny Desk Concert 20:45 Wu-Tang Clan: Npr Music Tiny Desk Concert Macklemore Ryan Lewis Npr Music Tiny Desk Concert 14:46 Macklemore & Ryan Lewis: Npr Music Tiny Desk Concert The Lion King Tiny Desk Concert 19:15 The Lion King: Tiny Desk Concert Jonas Brothers Npr Music Tiny Desk Concert 13:52 Jonas Brothers: Npr Music Tiny Desk Concert View the full article

Published by OK Magazine mega Though Kimberly Guilfoyle and Donald Trump Jr. seem happy together, it doesn’t look like the political guru’s family is accepting of her. “Ivanka [Trump] doesn’t trust her because she sees her as a social climber desperate to marry into the family,” a source revealed. Guilfoyle, 53, and Ivanka’s relationship got worse at Tiffany Trump‘s wedding in November 2022. “Kimberly wore black, which rubbed everyone the wrong way,” the source said of the party, where all the other women wore pastels. “Kimberly knew the dress code and simply disregarded it, which upset both Tiffany and Ivanka.” mega As a result, the businesswoman, 41, cut the TV personality out of her photo when she posted on social media. “Once people online noticed, Ivanka reposted the image with Kimberly in it, but the damage was done,” the insider dished. However, Ivanka, who is married to Jared Kushner, seems to have a soft spot for Donald Jr.’s ex-wife, Vanessa Trump. “She loves her former sister-in-law, Vanessa,” the source said of Donald Jr.’s ex, whom he divorced after 13 years of marriage in 2018. “There was hope that they would reconcile, but Kimberly put the kibosh on that.” mega These days, the Trump family haven’t been agreeing on many things. After Donald Trump announced he would be running for president again in 2024, Ivanka decided to walk away from the campaign. “Ivanka’s decision to stay out of politics and re-launch her brand is another reason she’s been keeping her distance. Kimberly, along with Eric’s wife, Lara, consider it a huge betrayal, so they’ve taken sides against her,” the source spilled. “No one trusts anyone anymore.” @kimberlyguilfoyle/instagram Never miss a story — sign up for the OK! newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what OK! has to offer. It’s gossip too good to wait for! As OK! previously reported, Ivanka announced why she wouldn’t be working alongside her father anymore. “I love my father very much. This time around, I am choosing to prioritize my young children and the private life we are creating as a family,” she said in a statement, which was posted on Instagram. “I do not plan to be involved in politics. While I will always love and support my father, going forward I will do so outside the political arena. I am grateful to have had the honor of serving the American people and I will always be proud of many of our Administration’s accomplishments.” In Touch spoke with the insider. View the full article

Published by Radar Online mega Soulful singer Adele had a lot on her mind when she took the stage for her residency at Caesar’s Palace Colosseum in Las Vegas over the weekend. So much so that she forgot the opening lines to one of her biggest hits, RadarOnline.com can reveal. The now 16-time Grammy winner jokingly played off forgetting the words to Rolling In The Deep to her sold-out Sin City crowd. mega The British ballad singer kicked off her tenth weekend of shows for her Las Vegas residency — and those who were lucky to catch her Friday night special were given a unique performance. Adele dazzled the Caesar’s Palace attendees in an elegant black dress that sparkled against her show’s incredible pyrotechnic visuals, but before she could blow away the crowd, she fumbled the lyrics to her own song. An insider who was at the concert told RadarOnline.com how it all went down. Never miss a story — sign up for RadarOnline.com newsletter to get your daily dose of dope. Daily. Breaking. Celebrity news. All free As the low and heavy hitting drums began on her instant classic, Adele started to sing on the beat. After she turned to her backup singers and mumbled a line, she faced the crowd to ask the audience if they remembered the words to Rolling In The Deep. “Who knows the words to this?” The pop star asked in a cheeky tone. “What is it?” Adele asked her band as she tried to pick up the pieces. The pop icon continued a back-and-forth of belting out a word before she finally decided to start over — but not without poking fun at herself for the embarrassing error. mega “Outrageous!” The singer joked. “Let’s start again I can’t be having that.” The expressive performer couldn’t hide her embarrassment, but like any global sensation, she handled the incident like a pro, giving the audience quite the story to tell after the show. “At least you know I’m singing live,” Adele told the crowd which erupted in applause and laughter. mega After she was given a fresh start from her band, the seasoned performer carried on as usual and amazed the crowd with her powerful vocals. Once she closed out her 19th show, Adele had one more crowd to wow in Las Vegas before she jetted off to the Grammy Awards. Adele took home the trophy for her performance of Easy On Me — and she dedicated her acceptance speech to her 10-year-old son. “I just want to dedicate this to my son Angelo,” Adele said on stage. “Just to my son: I wrote this first verse in the shower when I was choosing to change my son’s life.” View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English ‘Dexter’ is returning for a prequel series focused on a young Dexter Morgan. Showtime – which is set to be folded into Paramount+ – has green lit plans for ‘Dexter: Origins’, which will allow a version of the character in his early 20s and “at the outset of his transition into the avenging serial killer he would become”. Set in Miami and most likely the 1980s, the spin-off show follows on from the success of 2021 sequel series ‘Dexter: New Blood’ and will see Dexter – played by Michael C. Hall in the original eight seasons and reboot – graduating college and joining Miami Metro. There, “he meets younger versions of many of the characters we came to know in the original Dexter”. The press release adds: “And, of course, the show will also focus on Dexter’s family, including a very-much-alive Harry and a very formidable, teenage Deb.” In previous series, Harry and Debra have been played by James Remar and Jennifer Carpenter respectively. Meanwhile, Showtime has also confirmed plans to explore “exploring projects based on other characters from the Dexter universe”. One of these is a spin-off focused on a young Trinity Killer, who was originally portrayed by John Lithgow in the original show. In a statement, longtime showrunner Clyde Phillips – who will be at the helm of the new shows – added: “I couldn’t be more excited about exploring and expanding the universe of Dexter. “It’s a privilege to contemplate going even deeper with these complex and iconic characters — and the stories, themes and possibilities they inspire.” Although Showtime has halted plans for a second season of ‘Dexter: New Blood’ – which would have focused on his son Harrison – in favour of the prequel, the network has insisted season two is still “in development”. Phillips previously said: “If they were to call me and say, ‘We want to do [a second season], we want you to figure it out,’ I’m pretty busy, but I would drop everything I’m doing and jump right into it. “I would love to do it, but it’s really up to Showtime.” View the full article

Published by Kaiser Health News More than four dozen Jamaican fruit bats destined for a lab in Bozeman, Montana, are set to become part of an experiment with an ambitious goal: predicting the next global pandemic. Bats worldwide are primary vectors for virus transmission from animals to humans. Those viruses often are harmless to bats but can be deadly to humans. Horseshoe bats in China, for example, are cited as a likely cause of the covid-19 outbreak. And researchers believe pressure put on bats by climate change and encroachment from human development have increased the frequency of viruses jumping from bats to people, ca… Read More View the full article