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Published by BANG Showbiz English Renée Rapp has reportedly hired a leading Hollywood lawyer to get her off Mindy Kaling’s HBO Max show ‘The Sex Lives of College Girls’. The 23-year-old singer and actress is set to take the lead in Tina Fey’s big-screen version of ‘Mean Girls’ the musical is said to have recruited attorney Bryan Freedman so she can leave her role as openly gay student Leighton Murray on Mindy’s hit series after she announced a music tour without getting permission from her show boss. A source told Page Six: “Both sides have been working to resolve things. There are a lot of egos at play.” An insider also added… Read More View the full article

Published by Euronews (English) A former aspiring actor has told a London court he was invited back to Kevin Spacey's flat after approaching him for guidance about acting. He believes he was drugged by Spacey before he allegedly woke to find the two-time Oscar winner performing a sex act on him. The actor, one of four alleged victims in Spacey's ongoing trial in the UK, told a police officer of the alleged incident during an interview that was played to Southwark Crown Court. The man, who is the fourth accuser giving evidence against the Hollywood star, said he had agreed to go the actor's flat because “it's Kevin Spacey.” T… Read More View the full article

Published by Global Voices Photo by Alexander Grey from Pexels. Used under a Pexels license. This article is by Deya Bhattacharya, Movements Engagement Lead at the international non-profit Association for Women’s Rights in Development (AWID) and is based ona series of interviews AWID conducted with partners based in South Asia in 2022. In the interest of security, we have withheld names when necessary. LGBTQ+ movements in South Asia are boldly organizing in all their diversities — whether it be through fighting for legal recognition, or artivism, or advocating for harm reduction, or through community support during time… Read More View the full article

Published by Radar Online Caitlyn Jenner mocked an anti-transgender Republican this weekend after the conservative pundit said Donald Trump was “as pro-trans” as President Joe Biden, RadarOnline.com has learned. The surprising back-and-forth took place on Sunday after former Trump supporter-turned-Ron DeSantis backer John Cardillo accused the former president of being “as pro-trans as Biden” and having “Bruce Jenner in lipstick as a media surrogate.” “Trump is as pro-trans as Biden,” Cardillo tweeted. “He allowed trans contestants into Miss Universe, opposed NC's bathroom bill, and has Bruce Jenner in lipstick as a med… Read More View the full article

Published by Reuters By Diane Bartz and Frank Pingue WASHINGTON (Reuters) -U.S. Senator Richard Blumenthal tore into a “repressive” Saudi regime on Tuesday and called the PGA Tour's framework agreement with the country's Public Investment Fund an attempt by Saudi Arabia's government to “buy influence” in U.S. sports. Blumenthal delivered his harsh criticism during a three-hour hearing where two PGA Tour officials testified about the U.S.-based circuit's framework agreement with the Public Investment Fund (PIF), which controls LIV Golf. Saudi Arabia's PIF governor, Yasir Al-Rumayyan, will be the chairman of the new… Read More View the full article

[This post contains video, click to play] Ryan Gosling will be singing and dancing in the upcoming Barbie movie. A video clip has been released, giving a sneak peek of his performance in the musical number called “Just Ken.” The Barbie movie, directed by Greta Gerwig and starring Margot Robbie and Alexandra Shipp, will be released in theaters on July 21. The film's soundtrack features other popular artists like Dua Lipa, Billie Eilish, and Nicki Minaj. Ryan Gosling's vocals in the song were recorded in just three hours, and the end result impressed the soundtrack producer, Mark Ronson. The song also features Slash, the guitarist from Guns N' Roses. ‘Just Ken' Lyrics. Ryan Gosling Sings The Pain Away Doesn't seem to matter what I do I'm always number two No one knows how hard I tried, oh, I I have feelings that I can't explain They're drivin' me insane All my life been so polite [Chorus] ‘Cause I'm just Ken Anywhere else I'd be a ten Is it my destiny to live and die a life of blonde fragility? I'm just Ken Where I see love, she sees a friend What will it take for her to see the man behind the ten and fight for me? [Outro] I'm just Ken and I'm enough And I'm great at doing stuff So, hey, check me out, yeah, I'm just ken Baby, I'm just Ken According to our AI friends: Ken is a secondary character in the movie who plays a crucial role in the storyline. He is a loyal friend and ally to the main character and provides support and assistance throughout their journey. Ken may have a specific skill set or knowledge that becomes essential to the plot, such as being a tech expert or having a deep understanding of the movie's central conflict. He might also serve as comic relief or a source of motivation for the main character. Overall, Ken's presence in the movie helps to enhance the narrative and contribute to the overall success of the story. View the full article

Published by Benzinga As a young Arnold Schwarzenegger was pursuing his dream of becoming a renowned bodybuilder, his bedroom was filled with images of boxing and wrestling champions, which concerned his mother. What Happened: During a recent event, the former California governor opened up about his mother's initial reactions to his unusual choice of wall decor. “My mother was always looking at that wall, and she said, ‘All of your friends have pictures of girls. Where did I go wrong?'” Schwarzenegger recalled, recounting his mother's daily tears in front of the wall until she sought medical advice. Confused and wo… Read More View the full article

Published by Socialite Life Hello, hello, hello! We are back with a slightly abbreviated Week in Drag. It seems a lot of queens took the week off with the holiday, but never fear, we have searched the internet to bring you the finest drag content from your favorite queens. This week, the remaining three All Stars performed drag makeovers that made us pine for the days of Drag U (RIP) and we now know the two queens who will be battling for the crown. Last week, the queens roasted Carson Kressley and brought some frosty fashions to the runway, and our favorite ru-cappers are here to give you their two cents on the looks an… Read More View the full article

Published by The Spun By Andrew Holleran Brittney Griner and her wife, Cherelle Griner, have been having a pretty good year. The WNBA star has been enjoying life back at home, after being imprisoned in Russia for nearly a full year. While Brittey Griner is playing in the WNBA, her attorney wife has been working hard, as well. But this weekend, Cherelle Griner decided to let loose and have some fun at a Beyonce concert. The wife of the longtime women's basketball star clearly had a good time at the concert with her friends. Cherelle Griner uploaded some photos and videos to her social media accounts on Saturday nigh… Read More View the full article

Published by OK Magazine Madonna is back in action. On Sunday, July 9, the Queen of Pop was spotted for the first time since she was hospitalized due to a “serious bacterial infection.” The “Like a Virgin” singer emerged in the Upper East Side after spending weeks out of the spotlight. She was seen wearing a baggy black T-shirt, black shorts and a wide brimmed hat. The blonde beauty accessorized wore some chunky sneakers and her Kabbalah bracelet, as she famously studied Kabbalah in the ‘00s. @laurenconlin4 #MADONNA #madonnafans #madonnaforever #celebritysighting #laureninterviews #nyc #newyorkcity ♬ Lucky Star – Mado… Read More View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Madonna says she is on the “road to recovery”. The Queen of Pop, 64, has been resting at her New York home after she was last month hospitalised – sparking the cancellation of her ‘Celebration Tour' – and came forward on Monday (10.07.23) to say she is getting back on her feet and to thank fans for their support. She said on her Instagram: “Thank you for your positive energy, Prayers and words of healing and encouragement. “I have felt your love. I'm on the road to recovery and incredibly grateful for all the blessings in my life. “My first thought when I woke up in the hospital was my childre… Read More View the full article

Published by Benzinga In a recent episode of “Inside with Jen Psaki”, New York Democrat Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez (AOC) expressed her views on the ongoing GOP presidential race, singling out one candidate for making “critical” errors, Fox News reports. Florida Governor Ron DeSantis, according to AOC, is attempting to emulate former President Donald Trump, a strategy she believes is flawed. “You can't out-Trump Trump, that's what he's trying to do,” she stated. “I think that Governor DeSantis has made some very large, critical errors,” she said. See Also: Rep. Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez Fears Biden Will Obstruct Bipart… Read More View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Drake has defended painting his nails pink by claiming the world is “homophobic.” The 36-year-old rapper shared behind-the-scenes snaps from his ‘Her Loss' Tour in which he could be seen wearing earrings and sporting pink nails but hit back when fellow rapper and close friend Lil Yachty made a comment about his look. Lil Yachty wrote: “Boy got them heavy hangers in his ear!” Drake responded: “GET OUT MY COMMENTS YOU TOLD ME TO PAINT MY NAILS SO I STOP BITING THEM AND NOW THE WORLD IS BEING HOMOPHOBIC FOR THE 1st TIME SINCE RICH FLEX…which wasn't that long ago now that I think about it. Wait is… Read More View the full article

Published by DPA Niko Graczyk sits in a café in Warsaw near a window where a displayed rainbow poster declares to the street outside: “Here you are not a shadow.” Bells are ringing in a nearby church. The only shadow about Graczyk is the golden glitter he wears around his eyes. He also wears a colourful fishnet shirt, bright nail polish, and sports a moustache. In staunchly Catholic Poland, the 28-year-old is unabashedly non-binary – that is, someone who identifies neither as a man nor a woman. Graczyk writes articles for Polish media about the LGBTQ community, which has had to get used to being lambasted by b… Read More View the full article

Published by Euronews (English) A transgender woman has made history in the Netherlands, winning the country's beauty pageant for the first time. Model Rikkie Valerie Kollé clinched the top title of Miss Netherlands contest on Sunday 9 July in the town of Leusden. Judges commented that the 22-year-old had impressed them with her “iron strong story” and “clear mission”. Hailing from Breda in the south of the Netherlands, Kollé is the first transgender winner in the competition's 94-year history. Following the triumph, she qualified to compete in the Miss Universe competition, to be held in El Salvador in December. Kollé is on… Read More View the full article

Published by AlterNet Many Democratic strategists are wondering how Generation Z will affect their party's prospects in the years ahead. Their hope is that Gen-Z will lean Democratic, but the youth vote is a risky strategy. The Democratic National Committee (DNC) hoped that younger voters would give 1972 presidential nominee George McGovern a huge victory. Instead, President Richard Nixon defeated him by a landslide. One Gen-Z Democrat with high hopes for his generation and his party is 26-year-old Maryland State Rep. Joe Vogel, who is running for the U.S. House of Representatives via Maryland's 6th Congressional D… Read More View the full article

Published by Benzinga Americans are grappling with numerous politically-centered concerns, many of which are likely to emerge as key debate topics in the 2024 elections. A new poll reveals the top issues Americans believe should be investigated by Congress. What Happened: The main areas of investigation that U.S. voters want Congress to prioritize include the scrutiny of classified documents from Donald Trump's tenure in office, the situation at the U.S.-Mexico border, and the rise of trafficking of fentanyl. In a poll from Morning Consult, Americans were asked to rank the top concerns that they believe Congress sh… Read More View the full article

Published by New York Daily News Rep. George Santos says he's the new Rosa Parks — because he wouldn't go sit in the back of Congress. The controversial Long Island Republican absurdly compared himself to the civil rights icon, who famously challenged segregation by refusing to move to the back of a public bus in Montgomery, Alabama, in 1956. “Guess what: Rosa Parks didn't sit in the back, and neither am I gonna sit in the back,” Santos, 34, told Mike Crispi Unafraid, a rightwing podcast. The controversial Long Island Republican was discussing his face-off with Sen. Mitt Romney in February ahead of President Biden's State of … Read More View the full article

Published by Raw Story The Happiest Place on Earth is becoming a lot less crowded. Caught in the middle of Florida Gov. Ron DeSanstis' war on woke, Disney theme parks are experiencing the quietest summer they've had for years, though experts suggest the DeSantis battle is just one factor – and not a major one. “It's something that nobody would have predicted — just unfathomable,” says Len Testa who runs Touring Plans, a company that track wait times at major theme parks, the Wall Street Journal reported. He said July was the third slowest day of the year at Disney's Hollywood Studios theme park in Florida. At Magic … Read More View the full article

Published by Benzinga As Bud Light, once a beloved contender among the country's favorite beers, spirals down to the 14th spot, the repercussions resonate far beyond the brand itself. A recent YouGov survey reveals the decline in Bud Light's ranking, casting it below competitors like Pabst Bue Ribbon, Miller Genuine Draft and Miller Lite. This seismic shift in popularity jeopardizes the livelihoods of the 65,000 people whose economic well-being is intricately tied to Anheuser-Busch InBev's success. Anheuser-Busch CEO Brendan Whitworth has taken full responsibility for the controversial promotion involving transgend… Read More View the full article

Published by The Kansas City Star A Shawnee County District Court judge on Monday ordered the Kansas Department of Revenue to immediately stop processing any gender marker change requests for driver's licenses and to take steps to ensure any future licenses issued, or renewed, reflect a resident's sex assigned at birth. Judge Teresa Watson said Democratic Gov. Laura Kelly's administration's decision to continue allowing gender marker changes despite a new law defining man and woman based upon sex assigned at birth could result in “immediate and irreparable injury.” The order came in response to alawsuit filed Friday by Kansas … Read More View the full article

Published by DPA More than a million people took to the streets in Cologne, western Germany, on Sunday for the city’s renowned annual Pride parade. Around 60,000 people participated in the actual parade in sweltering temperatures in the city centre, accompanied by music and floats, according to the organizers. With around 230 registered groups, the parade forms part of the two-week long Cologne Pride and was longer than ever, organizers said. Cologne Pride is one of the largest events for the lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, intersex and queer (LGBTIQ) community in Europe. In Germany, only the celebrations… Read More View the full article