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Published by PsyPost Most people who have used the online platform known as OnlyFans report increases in knowledge related to sexual activity and sexuality, according to new research. The new findings have been published in the scientific journal Sexuality & Culture. OnlyFans is a subscription-based platform that allows content creators to earn money from their fans by providing exclusive content such as videos, photos, and live-streams. The content is typically adult-oriented and OnlyFans has become particularly popular among creators in the adult entertainment industry. The authors of the new study sought to exa… Read More View the full article

Published by uInterview.com Pedro Pascal hosted Saturday Night Live over the weekend, and one of his sketches took the form of a trailer where The Last of Us actor transformed yet another well-known video game into a dystopian HBO drama. Pascal plays Mario, a now brooding figure after Bowser (Kenan Thompson) took over the Mushroom Kingdom, who attempts to transport Princess Peach (Chloe Fineman) to Rainbow Road in a Mario Kart-style go-kart with the help of his twin brother Luigi (Mikey Day). To survive the journey, the brothers both possess shotguns loaded with red shells, items from the racing video game that home in o… Read More View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Joe Exotic has left “everything” to his fiancé in a new will. The 59-year-old reality star – who is currently serving a 21-year prison sentence after being found guilty of a murder-for-hire plot against rival Carole Baskin and finalised his divorce from Dillon Passage in January – got back together with former flame Seth last June and has now revealed that he doesn’t want anyone from his family to have anything when he dies. “I’m so tired of everything that’s going on there with people trying to exploit me and trying to write off my name and everything else. So I have my attorney Autumn Blackledge, she is the executor of the will, and I don’t want any of my will or Jeff Lowe, nobody to be able to get anything from me. Trademarks, copyrights, I just gave everything to my fiancé, Seth Posey. He has been there every day for five years. I know everything about Seth, I talk to his mom and I talk to everybody. All these people who try to f*** with other people, just give it up because I gave it all away. And if something happens to Seth, it is in the will that it goes to his son. The former zookeeper – who shot to fame alongside Carole on the Netflix documentary series ‘Tiger King’ – was diagnosed with prostate cancer in 2021 but is now in remission and went on to reveal that he has signed a DNR with the Federal Medical Center, Fort Worth and explained that he wants former co-star John Reinke to take care of the funeral plans with his fiancé by with the help of a GoFundMe page before scattering his ashes next to those of his late husband Travis Maldonado, who took his own life at the age of 23 in 2017. Speaking to TMZ on the phone from his prison cell in Texas, he said: “It has been five years since ‘Tiger King’ and since I got arrested. I am the only Tiger King, I am the only one who will ever be the Tiger King! Okay? So move on! “The only thing that I wanna make very clear to the world is that when I die – I’ve been through cancer, I’ve been through five years of prison – I’ve signed a DNR with the prison. No one is going to resuscitate me, okay? I want everyone to know that John Reinke has to raise a GoFundMe for my funeral, alright? And to have me cremated and to have a funeral and scatter my ashes where Travis’s are at the lake. And whatever is left over, I want him and Seth to split it. He’s been stuck with me all this time and Seth has been with be. There are so many of us in here who don’t belong in here and we should be with our families, so I appreciate your support. Be my voice!” View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Kim Petras thinks the world is “going backwards” with its attitudes toward sexual expression. The 30-year-old singer teamed up with her fellow pop star for ‘Unholy’ and following the backlash over Sam’s latest music video ‘I’m Not Here To Make Friends’ – in which the ‘Stay With Me’ hitmaker is seen wearing a corset and nipple tassels – admitted that she “hates” how “judgemental” people can be. She said: “Pop music is supposed to be that way. It’s been that way for forever. Sam is one of the sweetest people I’ve personally ever met and one of the most talented people I’ve personally ever met. I just love self-expression and I think we’re kind of going backwards a little bit, you know, by just not letting everyone express their sexuality. I think it’s really beautiful to be able to do that and really strong, so people are just judgmental and I hate that. I love Sam to pieces.” Meanwhile, the ‘Heart to Break’ songstress has been nominated for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance at the GRAMMY Awards – which are set to take place on Sunday (05.02.23) evening – for her collaborative effort with Sam and admitted that it felt “insane” to have received the nod in the first place. She told ‘Entertainment Tonight’: It’s definitely gonna be very explosive and fun. It feels insane, and to share it with Sam, just someone who’s so special feels really incredible. I just feel honored and grateful for everyone who’s, like, been with me for all these years.” View the full article

Published by Radar Online mega Former First Lady Melania Trump was reportedly present for one of the Situation Room’s most important chairs during the killing of ISIS leader Abu Bakr al-Baghdadi — going so far as to offer her two cents after the attack. According to former acting Defense Secretary Christopher Miller‘s new book, Soldier Secretary: Warnings from the Battlefield & the Pentagon about America’s Most Dangerous Enemies, the 52-year-old entered the Situation Room as former President Donald Trump‘s executive team was “waiting for the final assault” on Abu Bakr. “Secretary of Defense Mark Esper quickly gave up his seat and she sat down next to the President, who introduced her to us as if we didn’t know who she was. Her presence was unexpected, to say the least,” Christopher wrote in his pages. “I wondered how it would play in the press if word got out that the First Lady had popped in to watch a major military operation.” “Not my problem, I figured,” Christopher — the senior director for the National Counterterrorism Center (NCTC) at the time of Abu Bakr’s death — penned in his book. “And after all, it was her house.” mega Melania’s presence in the Situation Room while the 2019 operation took place had never been reported on before. However, it was made known at the time that former POTUS was accompanied by the Secretary of Defense, Vice President Mike Pence, National Security Advisor Robert O’Brien and Chairman of the Joint Chiefs of Staff Mark Milley. Christopher claimed in his book that Donald asked Brig. Gen. Marcus Evans — the deputy director for special operations on the Joint Staff, who was also in the room, per CNN — to bring the First Lady “up to speed.” Following a discussion about what may happen, Marcus, according to Christopher, told the group that the U.S. “assault force had unleashed their combat dog” into the building with Abu Bakr, “with our commandos close behind.” Christopher recalled Abu Bakr was cornered and detonated a suicide vest, killing himself, his two children, and two of his wives. The author also claimed Donald asked the group what would happen to their bodies, and Christopher replied that Abu Bakr would be buried at sea. When he asked what would happen to the two women killed, Christopher suggested that their bodies remain there, per his book. “Don’t you think ISIS will parade their bodies around and make it look like they were innocent?” Donald allegedly asked Christopher. mega Marcus — who first phoned U.S. Central Command — then whispered something into Christopher’s ear, prompting him to share with the room that a “barrage of missiles would pulverize the building” where the operation took place, it was reported. The 75-year-old then asked the group how he would address the American people about the operation, which was when his wife decided to chime in with advice. “You should talk about the dog,” Christopher claimed of what Melania suggested, noting she “took over” the conversation. “Everyone loves dogs.” Donald took his wife’s advice and focused on the dog to the White House named Conan who chased the ISIS leader before he killed himself. He awarded the heroic U.S. military dog, saying he did “such a great job in capturing and killing the leader of ISIS.” Soldier Secretary: Warnings from the Battlefield & the Pentagon about America’s Most Dangerous Enemies is set to hit shelves Tuesday, February 7. Daily Caller reported on excerpts of Christopher’s book. View the full article

Published by OK Magazine cbs The biggest night in music has arrived! The 65th Annual Grammy Awards kicked off with a fabulous red carpet, with celebs going all out for the Sunday, February 5, show, which is taking place at Los Angeles’ Crypto.com Arena. This year’s event — hosted by comedian Trevor Noah — will feature performances from Lizzo, Harry Styles, Bad Bunny and many more. Scroll down to see the stars’ glam looks! Lizzo cbs Lizzo, rocking an over-the-top Dolce & Gabbana ensemble, brought boyfriend Myke Wright as her plus-one. Doja Cat CBS Doja Cat turned heads in a black latex dress and matching arm gloves by Atelier Versace. Brandi Carlile cbs Brandi Carlile, who will perform on stage, rocked a bedazzled black suit over a magenta top. Shania Twain cbs Spotted! The legendary Shania Twain dropped jaws in a white and black polka dot dress and matching hat, upping the ante with fiery red locks. Sheryl Crow cbs Crooner Sheryl Crow looked flawless as always in a black strapless frock. Laverne Cox cbs Actress and red carpet correspondent Laverne Cox stunned in a black gown, which she accessorized with hints of gold. Babyface cbs Iconic singer and music producer Babyface wore a sequined sweatsuit. View the full article

Published by OK Magazine Francis Specker/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. Shania Twain made a statement at the 2023 Grammy Awards. On Sunday, February 5, the country star, 57, sported a white and black outfit — with red hair — while on the red carpet but some people were less than pleased with the look. One person wrote, “It’s giving cruella de ville,” while someone else said, “101 Dalmatians is shooting down the street.” “This grammys looking like a supervillain convention,” another person tweeted. Francis Specker/CBS ©2023 CBS Broadcasting, Inc. Some people praised the singer for not wearing something simple. “THIS IS A SERVEEEEEE IF YOU ASK ME,” one person exclaimed, while another said, “Love that she’s just having so much fun with this look.” View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Viola Davis achieved EGOT status at the Grammy Awards on Sunday (06.02.23). The 57-year-old actress became the fourth Black person to scoop the honour – wins at the Emmys, Oscars, Tonys and Grammys – when her memoir ‘Finding Me’ was honoured at Los Angeles’ Crypto Arena with the Best Audiobook, Narration, and Storytelling Recording accolade. Taking to the stage to accept the honour, she said: “I wrote this book to honour the six-year-old Viola, to honour her, to honour her life, her joy, her trauma, her everything. “It has just been such a journey. I just EGOT!” The ‘How To Get Away With Murder’ actress went on to thank the people who worked alongside her on the book and gave a special shout-out to her husband, Julius Tennon and their 12-year-old daughter Genesis. She said: “You are my life, my joy. You are the best chapter in this book. Thank you.” Only 18 people have achieved EGOT status, including Whoopi Goldberg, Jennifer Hudson and John Legend. Viola earned her first Tony in 2001 for ‘King Hedley II’ and a second in 2010 for the Broadway production of ‘Fences’. She added to her hauled in 2015 when she became the first Black woman to win the Lead Drama Actress award at the Emmys after being recognised for her role in ‘How To Get Away with Murder’. Her Oscar win came in 2017, when she scooped the Academy Award for Best Supporting Actress for her role in the big screen adaptation of ‘Fences’. View the full article

Published by AlterNet Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) has moved to retaliate against an Orlando-based performing arts venue in his state that recently hosted a drag show back in December of last year. According to HuffPost, the Republican governor’s move came after a 27-page complaint was filed by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The complaint accused the Orlando Philharmonic Plaza Foundation of violating Florida state law by “knowingly” welcoming attendees under the age of 18 to watch a show called “A Drag Queen Christmas.” As a result of the complaint, DeSantis is moving to have the v… Read More View the full article

Published by Reuters By Philip Pullella ABOARD THE PAPAL PLANE (Reuters) – Pope Francis said on Sunday that laws criminalising LGBT people are a sin and an injustice because God loves and accompanies people with same-sex attraction. Francis, who made his remarks in response to a reporter’s question aboard the plane returning from a two-country trip to Africa, received full backing of his comments from two other Christian leaders on the plane with him. “The criminalisation of homosexuality is a problem that cannot be ignored,” said Francis, who then cited unnamed statistics according to which 50 countries criminalise LGBT people “in one way or another” and about 10 others have laws including the death penalty for them. Sixty-six U.N. member states continue to criminalise consensual same-sex sexual relations, according to data from ILGA World – the International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association. In several countries where same-sex relations are illegal, punishments can include a possible death penalty. “This is not right. Persons with homosexual tendencies are children of God. God loves them. God accompanies them … condemning a person like this is a sin. Criminalising people with homosexual tendencies is an injustice,” Francis said. He noted that the Catholic Church’s catechism, or book of teachings, says same-sex attraction is not a sin but homosexual acts are. It also says that LGBT people should not be marginalised. Francis mentioned his now-famous phase from soon after he became pope in 2013 that he could not judge people with same-sex tendencies who are seeking God. He also noted that while visiting Ireland in 2018 he said that parents could not disown their LGBT children, but had to keep them in a loving family. SUPPORT FROM CHRISTIAN LEADERS The pope made the trip to South Sudan, the second country on the tour, as a peace pilgrimage with Archbishop of Canterbury Justin Welby and Moderator of the General Assembly of the Church of Scotland Iain Greenshields. Both Christian leaders were on the plane returning from there and participated in the pope’s customary news conference with reporters, a first on any papal trip. Both praised the pope’s comments. “I entirely agree with every word he said there,” Welby said, noting that the Anglican communion was itself divided over gay rights and that two resolutions against criminalisation of LGBT people “have not really changed many people’s minds”. Welby added: “I shall certainly quote the Holy Father. He said it so beautifully and accurately”. Expressing his own support of Francis, Greenshields referred to the Bible, saying: “There is nowhere in my reading of the four Gospels where I see Jesus turning anyone away. There is nowhere in the four Gospels that I see anything other than Jesus expressing love to whoever he meets and as Christians that is the only expression that we can give to any human being in any circumstance”. Francis repeated that the Catholic Church cannot permit sacramental marriage of same-sex couples but that he supported so-called civil union legislation giving same-sex couples legal protection in issues such as pensions, inheritance and health care. (Reporting by Philip Pullella; Editing by Frances Kerry) View the full article

Published by Radar Online Mega Megyn Kelly ripped into Don Lemon, claiming if he ever would have “screamed” at her in front of colleagues as he did to his CNN This Morning co-anchor Kaitlan Collins, she’d go out of her way to make sure he no longer had a job,RadarOnline.com has learned. The ex-Fox News star didn’t censor her thoughts about Lemon’s off-air tirade, in which he reportedly accused Collins of “interrupting” him following their December 8 broadcast. As RadarOnline.comreported, the alleged altercation left Collins “visibly upset” and CNN staffers “shaken.” Mega “If somebody ever screamed at me to the point where I was visibly upset and ran out of the studio, I would have that person fired,” Kelly said on her SiriusXM podcast Friday. She also warned Lemon he “better be careful” as his morning show with Collins and Poppy Harlow “is on its last legs before it even got on its first legs.” RadarOnline.com told you — CNN is struggling under the watch of boss Chris Licht, with the network recording its worst ratings in nine years last week. Lemon’s new morning show with Collins and Poppy Harlow has brought in fewer viewers than expected, leaving them in last place against their rivals. Mega Kelly doesn’t believe this is the first time Lemon has lashed out at a female co-worker, saying she also had to work alongside men with “big egos.” The news correspondent, 52, stated she “co-hosted more hours than I can count with a lot of guys with big egos … and never have I screamed at a colleague or had him scream at me.” Kelly told her listeners she wouldn’t be shocked if more women step forward to complain about Lemon’s treatment. “I will go out on a limb right now and tell you, that’s not the first time,” she said. “There will be another woman who he’s co anchored with — I guarantee you — who’s going to come out and say, ‘Me too.’” Driving her point home, Kelly added: “Because if you behave like that toward a colleague with whom you share the air and you share the show, this will not be the first time…” Mega The former Fox anchor doesn’t think Lemon and Collins are a match made in morning news heaven, suggesting CNN’s golden boy of having a problem with his co-star’s past. Before taking her job with liberal Lemon, Collins worked for conservative Tucker Carlson’s news site, the Daily Caller. “She’s somebody I wonder whether the politics have anything to do with it,” Kelly said, claiming, “You can sense the tension [between Collins and Lemon].” Kelly ended the topic by stating that one thing is clear: “They don’t have a good rapport at all, and I don’t think CNN is interested in getting rid of her.” Mega Lemon and Collins have yet to address the drama, but she did post a photo hours after the news of their argument broke and appeared not to care that her co-worker’s behavior was exposed. RadarOnline.com has reached out to CNN for comment. View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English The ‘Gladiator’ sequel will be released on November 22, 2024. The Sir Ridley Scott-directed sequel to the award-winning drama movie is set to start filming this year, with Paul Mescal, 26, starring. Specific details about the film remain a closely-guarded secret. However, it has been confirmed that Paul will take on the role of Lucius, the son of Connie Nielsen’s character Lucilla and the nephew of Joaquin Phoenix’s Commodus from the first film. Russell Crowe has ruled out returning as Maximus in the new movie, and he also explained that it won’t be a “direct sequel”. The 58-year actor – who played the central character in the historical drama film – said: “Yeah we’ve had dinner and talked about it and all that stuff. So I know roughly how he’s shaping the story. “But yeah, if you remember, there was a young kid who wanted to beat the Gladiator, which leads to the ‘My name is’ speech. So that young kid has grown up, and he’s now the Emperor. “I don’t know what else happens at that point, so that’s the idea. So it’s not a remake. And it’s not a direct sequel. It’s not like the day after, you know, 30 years later or something.” David Scarpa is writing the script, while Ridley will produce alongside Michael Pruss via Scott Free, and Doug Wick and Lucy Fisher via Red Wagon Entertainment. A source previously told The Sun newspaper’s Bizarre column: “This has been building since 2018 and for a long time it looked like it may never see the light of day. “But suddenly late last year the production team really sprung into life after settling on a new script which seemed to inspire them. “A few months later everything was up and running and now it’s well underway. “They should be filming by May, which means there’s every chance the movie will be ready some time in 2024. “Either way, this would be a huge box office draw. “It’s one of the biggest action films of its era and was a massive hit. “People have been asking Ridley about a follow-up for years, so there’s clearly a massive appetite for it.” View the full article

Published by Grazia USA It goes without saying, Beyoncé is an unstoppable force. She leads the way with a whopping nine nominations for her seventh solo studio album Renaissance at the 2023 Grammy Awards, putting her in the running to become the most awarded artist in all of Grammy history. She already earned the accomplishment of being the most awarded woman in the history of the Grammy Awards with 28 trophies under her belt. Beyoncé only needs three more Grammys to tie, and four more to beat the record for the highest number of wins by an artist. The late conductor Georg Solti currently holds the record, with 31 Gr… Read More View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Ben Aldridge could “breathe easier” after he came out as gay. The 37-year-old actor – who was raised as an evangelical Christian – announced his sexuality to the world on f National Coming Out Day in October 2020 and reflected that he “underestimated how significant” the move would be to him at the time. Speaking on the ‘Just For Variety’ podcast, he said: ““Oh you’re going to make me cry. It sounds dramatic, but I could just breathe easier. I underestimated how significant that was to me. I really did. I thought, it’s not that I’d played it down, but I didn’t know what it would do to me physically. And just for days afterward I was like, ‘I needed that so badly. I wasn’t aware of how much I needed to do that and how much I’d potentially hung onto, conveniently hidden behind. It felt so powerful to be able to stand alongside and be part of my community.” Ben previously admitted that coming out was not something he thought would ever be “possible” because he feared it may limit his career choices. He said: “I’d been taught and shown throughout my 20s that [coming out] might cost me work and might cost me jobs and I might not get hired to play straight or it just might work against me. It just didn’t feel like something that was possible.” Upon disclosing his sexuality, the ‘Knock at the Cabin’ star – who is currently thought to be single – admitted that he was “incredibly proud” to be a gay man but admitted that his journey had been a “long one.” He said: “The journey to pride was a long one for me. I love the LGBTQ+ community and am incredibly proud and thankful to be a part of it. So much won. So much more to fight for.” View the full article

Published by Orlando Sentinel ORLANDO, Fla. — The Plaza Live, an Orlando event venue that came under state scrutiny for hosting an all-age drag queen performance in December, could lose its ability to sell alcohol, according to a complaint filed Friday by the Florida Department of Business and Professional Regulation. The agency claimed The Orlando Philharmonic Plaza Foundation, which oversees the venue, had a responsibility to make sure no minors were in attendance at the Dec. 28 show, but failed and violated Florida statute in the process. Images released in the complaint show adults bringing children into the venue. The… Read More View the full article

Published by Ultimate Classic Rock Nobody expected Rob Halford to come out as gay when he sat down for a fateful MTV interview on Feb. 4, 1998 — least of all the Metal God himself. Six years removed from Judas Priest, Halford had stopped by the station to promote Voyeurs, the upcoming debut album from 2wo, his new industrial metal project featuring guitarist John 5 (who still went by John Lowery at the time). The singer had ditched his signature studded leather attire for a more goth and glam aesthetic, sporting mascara, painted nails and a black fur coat as he sat down to chat. The conversation invariably turned toward Halford… Read More View the full article

Published by AlterNet Republicans are resorting to their age-old tactic of manufactured moral outrage to distract from the fact that they have no economic agenda other than to enrich the already wealthy. It would be laughable if their culture wars didn’t have a deadly impact on people’s lives. From attacks on the right to an abortion, to the right to be transgender, to the right to study accurate history, conservative attacks on vulnerable populations have reached a fever pitch. And it’s destroying the nation. This article was produced by Economy for All, a project of the Independent Media Institute. As if overturn… Read More View the full article

Published by NJ.com By Ellen S. Wilkowe There was plenty of good intention but no good fortune — or even a pot of gold — for the Long Valley Middle School students who decorated the school with rainbow-colored safe zone signs in support of their LGBTQ peers. The student-initiated effort resulted in a warrant from the rainbow police and now the symbol of diversity and inclusion is doing hard prism time, in order to appease the concerns of the community and school board. The decision was set in stone by the advice of legal counsel. Mind you, these signs have been a staple of the school since 2019 and many moons and… Read More View the full article

Published by Reuters (Refiles to fix typo in par 6) TOKYO (Reuters) – Japanese Prime Minister Fumio Kishida on Saturday fired an aide who said he wouldn’t want to live next to lesbian, gay, bisexual or transgender couples and warned that people would flee Japan if same-sex marriage was permitted. In remarks reported by local media, Masayoshi Arai, an economy and trade official who joined Kishida’s staff as a secretary in October, added he did not even want to look at same-sex couples. “His comments are outrageous and completely incompatible with the administration’s policies,” Kishida said in remarks aired by public broadcaster NHK. Speaking to reporters later in the day, the Japanese leader said he had dismissed Arai, who had earlier apologized for “misleading” comments made on Friday. Arai’s comments had come after Kishida had said in parliament that same-sex marriage needed careful consideration because of its potential impact on the family structure. The incident is an embarrassment for Kishida as he prepares to host other leaders from Group of Seven nations in May. Unlike Japan, which has been ruled by the conservative Liberal Democratic Party (LDP) for most of the past seven decades, the rest of the G7 allow marriage or civil unions for same-sex couples. According to recent opinion polls, Kishida’s public support has halved to around 30% since last year following a series of scandal-tainted resignations by senior officials. Among those who stepped down was Mio Sugita, an internal affairs and communications vice minister, who quit in December over controversial comments about LGBT people, and about Japan’s indigenous Ainu community. In a survey published by NHK in July 2021, two months before Kishida became prime minister, 57% of 1,508 respondents said they supported the legal recognition of same-sex unions. Because they are not allowed to marry, same-sex couples can’t inherit each other’s assets and are denied parental rights to each other’s children. In November, a Tokyo court upheld a ban on same-sex marriage, but also said a lack of legal protection for same-sex families violated their human rights. (This story has been refiled to fix a typo in paragraph 6) (Reporting by Tim Kelly; Editing by Lincoln Feast.) View the full article

Published by Wayarc Daily Chinese surveillance balloon that had been transiting across the country for several days has been shot down by the US Military. In a statement Saturday, Secretary of Defense Lloyd Austin said a U.S. fighter aircraft assigned to U.S. Northern Command successfully brought down the balloon at the direction of President Joe Biden. Lloyd said the balloon was being used by the People’s Republic of China “in an attempt to surveil strategic sites in the continental United States.” Biden gave authorization on Wednesday to take down the balloon as soon as it could be done “without undue risk to America… Read More View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Rupert Everett has claimed he knows who Prince Harry lost his virginity to. The Duke of Sussex caused a stir when he revealed in his memoir ‘Spare’ that he’d had sex for the first time when he was 17, in a field behind a pub with an older woman, but the ‘My Best Friend’s Wedding’ actor has suggested the 38-year-old prince made up the story. He told Telegraph magazine: “By the way. I know who the woman he lost his virginity to is. And it wasn’t behind a pub. And it wasn’t in this country.” After asked if he was suggesting Harry had purposefully told a different story to protect the identity of the woman he really slept with, he simply grinned and added: “I’m just putting it out there that I know.” But a source close to Harry – who has children Archie, three, and Lili, 19 months, with wife Meghan, Duchess of Sussex – questioned the actor’s remarks. They said: “Amazing that he would know such a personal detail better than Prince Harry himself.” Meanwhile, the 63-year-old actor admitted ‘Spare’ had changed his perception of Harry – who stepped down as a senior royal three years ago to start a new life in the US – and he felt “particularly bad” when the prince faced a backlash over his revelation in the tome that he had killed 25 people when he was serving in Afghanistan as an Apache helicopter pilot. He said: “It’s made me change my view. I was angry before, and now I just feel very sad – sad for Harry. I felt so sympathetic towards him for years and I still do now. “Honestly! As someone who has put his foot in it quite a bit, I feel particularly bad for him about the Taliban thing. That changed everything and loses him the one group that still loved him.” Harry revealed in his memoir that he lost his virginity in 2001, when he was still a student at Eton College in Windsor, South East England. Remembering a lunchtime meeting with one of the royal family’s bodyguards, Harry wrote: “I suspected he was referring to my recent loss of virginity, a humiliating episode with an older woman who liked macho horses and who treated me like a young stallion. “I mounted her quickly, after which she spanked my a** and sent me away. One of my many mistakes was letting it happen in a field, just behind a very busy pub. No doubt someone had seen us.” However, it ultimately transpired that the bodyguard was actually there to discuss another issue. View the full article

Published by AFP Beyonce, shown here attending the 2016 MTV Video Music Awards, has the most chances at Grammy gold this year Los Angeles (AFP) – The brightest stars in pop music will vie for the industry’s top awards at the Grammys in Los Angeles on Sunday, with a Beyonce-Adele rematch set to take center stage. Kendrick Lamar, Harry Styles and Taylor Swift are also among the frontrunners at the gala primed to be the most star-studded in recent memory. The performance-heavy ceremony will include songs from major contenders Styles, Bad Bunny, Lizzo and Mary J. Blige at the 65th annual show, hosted once again by comedian Trevor Noah. Beyonce leads the pack with nine chances at Grammy gold, followed by rapper Lamar with eight. Adele and fellow balladeer Brandi Carlile scored seven nods each. Music’s biggest night follows a year of blockbuster albums, including Beyonce’s “Renaissance” — a pulsating collecting of club tracks — and Adele’s introspective ode to the ugly cry, “30.” Those records will face off in the most prestigious categories, six years after the British artist shut out Queen Bey’s culture-shaking “Lemonade.” Adele’s sweep in 2017 left both women in tears, with the crooner calling Beyonce her “idol” and telling the audience her fellow megastar’s paradigm-shifting record should have won. That contest fueled perennial criticism that the Academy consistently fails to pay Black artists their due. This year, Billboard predicts the Beyhive will rejoice over a best album win for their Queen, while the industry tracker thinks Adele has the top shot at best record — the award for overall performance of a song — for her single “Easy On Me.” But as the shock upsets of Grammys past prove, it’s really anyone’s game. Either way, with this year’s new nominations, Beyonce continues to forge a history-making path: she moved into a tie with her husband, Jay-Z, as the most nominated artists ever with 88 each. Already the woman with the most Grammys, Beyonce could overtake classical conductor Georg Solti for the most wins by any artist, with four victories on Sunday; she’s tied for second place with music power player Quincy Jones. Swift top songwriter? Bad Bunny, indisputably the world’s biggest commercial artist, has three Grammy chances off his major drop “Un Verano Sin Ti,” which is in the running for Album of the Year. It’s the first time an all Spanish-language album has a chance at that coveted award, and it’s the first time the Puerto Rican reggaeton megastar has landed a solo nomination in the major Grammy categories. Styles, Lizzo and Doja Cat all figure among the top nominees, while pop juggernaut Swift could finally win the Song of the Year prize that has evaded her for years. The superstar — who has been making good on a vow to re-record her first six albums to gain control of her rights to them — has a chance at the prestigious award celebrating songwriters for her 10-minute version of “All Too Well.” The original song came out in 2012 on Swift’s album “Red,” but qualified for inclusion because the expanded version contained more than 50 percent new material. TikTok newbies After several Grammy years with clear Best New Artist frontrunners — Olivia Rodrigo, Megan Thee Stallion and Billie Eilish — Sunday’s race is wide open. The category has grown increasingly eclectic and reflective of the internet age’s impact on popular music, and many of the nominees including Brazil’s Anitta, Eurovision rockers Maneskin and rapper Latto have all found viral fame on TikTok. South Korea’s boy band sensation BTS — who last year declared they were taking a hiatus — meanwhile is hoping for a first elusive Grammy. The Academy — comprised of music-makers including artists, composers and engineers — also shortlisted a coterie of the industry’s enduring stars, with Bonnie Raitt, Willie Nelson and ABBA each garnering a handful of nominations. After wowing audiences with a show-stopping performance at the 2019 Grammys, the big-voiced Carlile will take the stage once more as she competes in the top categories as well as for roots and Americana honors. Asked on a recent red carpet about her slate of nominations, Carlile said she was “ecstatic.” “Those kinds of accolades are life-affirming,” she told AFP. “Especially because the Grammys is my peers, it means other musicians think I did a good job this year. “That’s why it feels so good.” View the full article

Published by Radar Online Mega Madonna‘s “greatest hits” would tour will be a family affair — with all of her six children joining her on the stage and off, RadarOnline.comhas learned. “Lourdes, David, Mercy, Stella, and Estere will join their mom onstage, while her son Rocco will help design the tour,” spilled one source — but it will eat into the profits from sales of the $2,583 tickets, with the insider adding Madonna will only make sure her kids get the VIP treatment. Mega “It’s only the best for Madonna and her kids,” the source stated. “That’s seven VIP suites in each city!” The Grammy winner, 64, announced The Celebration Tour last month with the help of several celebrity pals who taunted her with a challenge: “I dare you to do a world tour and play your greatest motherf—— hits.” Mega Madonna promised to feature hits from her entire career, all the way from her 1983’s self-titled debut album to the 2019’s Madame X. “I am excited to explore as many songs as possible in hopes to give my fans the show they have been waiting for,” the singer shared in January. A press release said the tour “will take us on Madonna’s artistic journey through four decades and pays respect to the city of New York where her career in music began.” Mega She first announced she’ll be gracing fans from 35 cities across North America and Europe, only later revealing she added 13 additional dates due to “overwhelming demand.” Madonna’s The Celebration Tour will kick off on July 15 at Rogers Arena in Vancouver. Madge will then head to Phoenix, Cleveland, Toronto, New York, Atlanta, Miami, Los Angeles, London, Barcelona, Paris, Milan, and more cities. She’ll finish the tour on December 1 at the Ziggo Dome in Amsterdam. But Madonna’s not the only featured star on the tour. Mega She’ll be joined by her dear friend Bob the Drag Queen at all of her scheduled shows. Madonna’s big Celebration tour — which marks the 40th anniversary of her breakout single, Holiday — comes after she was forced to cancel some of her Madame X shows pre-pandemic due to knee and hip injuries. The world tour also comes on the heels of Madonna’s biopic getting scrapped. View the full article