BBC boss Tim Davie admitted for the first time that communication ‘could have been clearer’ on the Pride policy (Leon Neal/Getty Images) BBC director general Tim Davie has insisted the corporation “absolutely” supports its LGBT+ staff members, as he attempts to assuage anger over a new policy gagging news staff on “controversial” subjects. Despite initial
Month: November 2020
American author SA Cosby has delivered this year’s breakout novel. Blacktop Wasteland, set in Virginia, is the story of the downfall of Bug Montage, family man and small-business owner, who has never been able to quite kick the thrills of drag racing and armed robbery. Part perceptive character study, rural noir and adrenaline-charged hardboiled thriller,
Wanna play Kenny Chesney‘s guitar? Or slip on George Clooney‘s watch? How about a designer bag from Jennifer Aniston‘s closet? You’ve got a shot and it’s all for a good cause. Here’s the deal … Kenny, Jen and a bunch of other celebs are marking Veterans Day this year by supporting Homes for Our Troops
Exclusive “Cake Boss” Buddy Valastro is getting back to work just over a month after impaling his hand in a gnarly freak accident … but he won’t be getting his hands dirty. So here’s the deal, Buddy’s very first event since the horrific bowling injury is scheduled to go down Friday with Goldbelly CEO Joe
Eager to get on with the start of their happily ever after, the duo pulled together their vows—held, appropriately at a castle on New York’s Long Island—in just five months. Some 400 guests turned out (in a blizzard) to see Danielle brave the chill in a strapless tulle and Chantilly lace Vera Wang ball gown, a silk-and-crystal flower
European cinema trade body UNIC has today renewed its call to national governments for further public funding support of the exhibition industry during the COVID-19 crisis. UNIC says the current situation is “undeniably the most challenging period faced by European cinemas in their long history,” and adds that the coronavirus pandemic “has dealt the sector
The GAP had its heart in the right place with its post-election tweet urging unity but it clearly failed to read the room … admitting it was just “too soon.” A spokesperson for the clothing retailer tells TMZ … the intention of its social media post featuring a red and blue hoodie “was to show
Donald Trump and Amy Coney Barrett after she was sworn in. (Getty) As the US presidential election dominates news tickers and Twitter timelines, the Supreme Court heard a case Wednesday morning (4 November) that could throw the nation’s anti-discrimination laws into disarray. In what will become the first fight for justice Amy Coney Barrett, whose
An amphitheater in North Augusta, South Carolina will be renamed to honor late soul legend Sharon Jones, as The North Augusta Star and Rolling Stone point out. On Monday night (November 2), the North Augusta City Council passed a resolution to rename the 600-seat North Augusta Amphitheater the Sharon Jones Amphitheater. According to RS, Monday’s
Exclusive Britney Spears says her business manager quit out of the blue, but she claims her bigger issue is that her dad hired a new manager without giving her any notice. Britney’s legal team filed docs requesting Bessemer Trust Company become the sole conservator of her business affairs … as opposed to just co-conservator with
If The Guilty does actually come out in 2021, it will be one of two films directed by Antoine Fuqua released in the calendar year. This is because his next film, the thriller Infinite starring Mark Wahlberg, was originally supposed to come out this past August, but it has now been delayed to May 28,
Supporters hold up an LGBT+ Pride flag for Republican presidential candidate Donald Trump. (George Frey/Getty Images The number of LGBT+ people who voted for Donald Trump in the 2020 US presidential election more than double compared to four years ago, exit polls suggest. With a bitter and strained electoral battle unfolding and an anxious nation
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Breaking News The guy who helped kidnap Tekashi 6ix9ine — one of his then-fellow gang members in the Nine Trey Bloods — just got the book thrown at him for that crime. Anthony “Harv” Ellison was sentenced Wednesday in a federal court in NYC, where the judge gave him 24 years in prison for the
The Netflix Top 10 list won’t tell you how many people are watching what show, but it will tell you which shows people are watching the most. The Netflix Top 10 list for Wednesday, November 4 is almost the same as it was yesterday, with the top 6 titles unchanged. The new arrivals are a
Clare Cashmore—a 32-year-old athlete who has won gold, silver and bronze medals while competing at four Paralympic Games—shared the memories the film brought up for her, as well. “‘Your arm is so scary.’ ‘Your arm makes me feel sick.’ These are just a few comments I received growing up,” she wrote in part of an
Kendall Jenner‘s here to get you in the mood (to vote) just before the election — and she’s doing it with a ’90s throwback that’s sure to get your mouth watering … again, all to vote. The supermodel debuted her Halloween costume Saturday on the ‘Gram, showing that she got all dolled up as Pamela
Frazer HarrisonGetty Images Since the start of the pandemic in March, the fashion industry has been devastated in more ways than one. Cushnie, the beloved fashion brand known for its sleek, demure designs, is the latest victim to succumb to COVID-19’s damaging affects. Today, designer Carly Cushnie announced that she’s been forced to shut down
Charmaine McGuffey wants to become her state’s first out female LGBT+ person to be elected sheriff (Twitter/@CharmMcGuffey) Charmaine McGuffey, a lesbian who was allegedly fired because of her sexuality, has beaten her Republican rival to become the new sheriff of Hamilton County, Ohio. McGuffey made headlines when she announced that she was suing former Democratic
Lincoln Lawyer Mickey Haller has featured in six books in his own right and made guest appearances in other Michael Connelly novels – most notably the Harry Bosch series (Haller and Bosch are half brothers). But what makes The Law of Innocence so different from the others? Well, Haller himself is in the dock, facing
Tracy Chapman made a rare television appearance on tonight’s episode of Late Night with Seth Meyers. She performed her song “Talkin’ ’Bout a Revolution” from her self-titled debut. The performance, delivered partially in silhouette, is broadcasting the night before Election Day and closes the song with a slight lyrical tweak. “Talkin’ ’bout a revolution/go vote,”
Castle Rock will not be telling any more stories at Hulu. The Disney-owned streaming service has canceled the anthology series after two seasons. The writing was on the wall given that Castle Rock Season 2 arrived in October 2019, with the series in limbo until the unfortunate announcement. Castle Rock Season 1 arrived in July
No Time to Die actor Rami Malek won’t confirm whether he is playing Dr. No or not but thinks the film will shock audiences regardless. No Time to Die is the 25th entry to the James Bond franchise, with the film also marking Daniel Craig’s last time playing 007. Originally slated to hit theaters in April, No
Because we’ve never been more in need of a little comfort and joy It’s hard to imagine what anyone wants, let alone needs this year. Everything we’re collectively pining for—a vaccine! a vacation!—can’t simply be *added to cart*. But there are things we can do for each other while we wait, ever more patiently, for things
Lil Wayne is single once again — his GF, model Denise Bidot, is moving on … and it sounds like his endorsement of President Trump was the last straw. Denise deleted her IG account Tuesday, but before she went dark, there were a bunch of signs of trouble spotted by Internet sleuths. For starters, folks
Donald Trump leaves after speaking during election night in the East Room of the White House. (Getty/Mandel Ngan) Mary Trump joined global condemnation of her uncle Donald Trump as he attempted to declare victory in the US presidential election despite the results still being too close to call, in a debased attempt to undermine a
Exclusive DaBaby‘s brother has died from a self-inflicted gunshot wound … according to sources with direct knowledge of the tragedy. TMZ’s learned the rapper’s older brother, Glen Johnson, took his own life Tuesday in Charlotte, North Carolina. Glen had posted a video of himself earlier in the day in a car with a gun, and
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A successful sitcom boils down to two things: characters and chemistry. Even the most inspired premise doesn’t matter after the first few episodes, if the show doesn’t have characters we care about and actors who work well together. Case in point: CBS’ new fall sitcom B Positive, debuting this Thursday, Nov. 5 at 8:30/7:30c. (I’ve
J Balvin is finding “la luz.” The 35-year-old singer, whose real name is José Álvaro Osorio Balvin, has never shied away from speaking his truth—and his latest social media posts are proof. On Tuesday, Nov. 3, the Colombian star opened up about his mental health struggles in a series of videos shared on Instagram Stories. “Like