Rally in Copley Square, Boston to celebrate the US Supreme Court decision to strike down a sodomy law in Lawrence v Texas. (Rick Friedman/Corbis) In 2020, there are 16 US states that still have sodomy laws against “perverted sexual practice” and “crimes against nature”. According to ACLU, laws against sodomy were originally designed to prohibit
On Tuesday, January 21, Oprah announced that her next book club pick would be none other than the highly anticipated and highly controversial American Dirt by Jeanine Cummins. Oprah tweeted, “Like many of us, I’ve read newspaper articles and watched television news stories and seen movies about the plight of families looking for a better
The temperature may be freezing, but the celeb sightings at the 2020 Sundance Film Festival are hot, hot, hot! Taylor Swift was among the first to arrive in Park City, Utah on Thursday evening for the hotly-anticipated premiere of Miss Americana, the Netflix documentary chronicling the pop star’s life away from the spotlight. Other early attendees included Viggo Mortensen, Stanley
Chromatics have released a new single called “Toy.” It arrives in three different versions: “Toy,” “Toy (On Film),” and “Toy (Instrumental).” Check it out below. In a statement about the track, singer Ruth Radelet said, “It’s a song about trying to forget someone you’re still in love with even though they treat you like an
Doctor Who season 12 has found a balanced way to respond to fan criticism that other franchises have struggled to achieve. Currently barreling towards its midway point, Doctor Who season 12 is generally considered to be an improvement on Jodie Whittaker’s first season behind the TARDIS controls, although there have been a few wibbly-wobbly ups and
(Photo: Canada Goose) Lisa-Louie Ittukallak grew up around seamstresses in Nunavik but didn’t have the courage to try sewing herself until her sister started hand-making parkas. In the end, she tells me it was sisterly impatience that gave her that final push; she taught herself to sew at 21 when her sister took too long
Meet the cast of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 12. (VH1) The Drag Race season 12 cast is finally here, with 13 brand-new queens ready to compete for the title of America’s Next Drag Superstar. RuPaul has asked 13 brand new queens “to pledge allegiance to the drag” for Drag Race season 12. A mix of
Former The Bachelorette contestant, Tyler Gwozdz, has died, according to People. He was 29 years old. Tyler appeared on The Bachelorette Season 15, aka Hannah Brown’s season. An autopsy is pending, but the outlet claims that the cause of death is likely to be the result of a drug overdose. Tyler was admitted to a
Play video content BACKGRID Neil Young‘s officially ready to keep on rockin’ in the free world, and soon … he’ll be free to express his hatred for Donald Trump in a voting booth. The legendary rock ‘n’ roll artist was granted U.S. citizenship Wednesday at the Convention Center in downtown L.A. … and he’s clearly
Exclusive TMZ.com Kodak Black can start marking the days off his calendar — if that’s allowed in federal prison — because we’ve just learned when he’ll be released. Kodak will be free again on or about Aug. 14, 2022 — according to the feds. He could get out a few days earlier because the 14th
Today’s news that all local film releases scheduled for the highly lucrative Chinese New Year period have been kiboshed has wide-ranging implications. Beyond being a prudent move by authorities and producers to stave off apotential spread of the coronavirus, this is expected to mean a $1B+ blow to global box office for 2020. Says a
Gigi and Bella Hadid — along with Paris Jackson making her runway debut — took part in a farewell runway show at Paris Fashion Week … and it was a doozy. The sisters and Paris glammed up Wednesday for the Jean-Paul Gaultier Haute Couture Spring/Summer 2020 Show at Paris’ Théâtre du Châtelet. The show was
Madhi is a gay Christian man from Iran facing deportation to Germany. (Change.org) Supporters of a gay Christian asylum seeker from Iran currently locked up in an immigration detention centre in the UK are calling on the Home Office to release him immediately. Madhi is a gay Christian man who has twice been tortured in
When we catch up with Jean-Luc Picard in Star Trek: Picard, nearly two decades after we last saw him at the helm of the Enterprise, the former starship captain is living an idyllic life, sipping wine on his French vineyard and enjoying the company of his loyal dog (delightfully named Number One). And for those
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Exclusive Kim Kardashian and Kanye West got love for each other — as they’ve declared on social media posts like this one — but now she’s got a lawsuit too. This tender moment between the Wests ended up on Kim’s Instagram — back in October 2018 — and while more 2.2 million people liked it,
Lloyd Bishop/NBC Gwyneth Paltrow‘s vagina candle is still the only thing people can talk about. On Wednesday, the Goop founder set the record straight on the brand’s ”This Smells Like My Vagina” candle on Late Night with Seth Meyers, revealing that she didn’t originally intend for the controversial candle’s name to be on the final product. “It sort of
Security on big blockbusters is notoriously tight, as the filmmakers and crew attempt to keep secrets and plot points until the theatrical release. This applies to Star Wars, superhero movies, and of course the James Bond franchise. Rami Malek’s role as Safin has been largely kept under wraps, with only a few brief appearances in
Colour can be a cruel mistress. Most of us know that we could stand to win a few style points by giving hues outside our comfort zone a go, but — like finding the right haircut for your face shape — selecting hues that work with your complexion is often easier said than done. With
Maya Haddad was described by one friend as having nobody to “support her”. (Facebook) Disowned by her family aged 15, trans Israeli model Maya Haddad was terrified of her future. More than a decade later, and Haddad was in the running to represent her country in the Miss Trans International Beauty Pageant. But this week,
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com JB Smoove had something to prove on the streets of New York — he ain’t as grouchy as Larry David is with autograph seekers, and we know this because he put pen to flesh. We got the “Curb Your Enthusiasm” star Wednesday afternoon as he was greeted by a swarm
Play video content Exclusive TMZ.com Henry Winkler wants his rumored feud with Tom Hanks to be buried in the same graveyard the dog from “Turner & Hooch” is in, ’cause it just ain’t true … despite his own words. We ran into the “Barry” star Tuesday in L.A. and asked about the bad blood between
Joni Mitchell has announced the reissue of her 2007 album Shine via Craft. The album’s first-ever vinyl release is due out April 3. The record includes an updated version of her 1970 classic “Big Yellow Taxi,” as well as “One Week Last Summer,” which won Best Instrumental Pop Performance at the 2008 Grammys. It is
Backgrid Vanessa Hudgens seems pretty interested in Kyle Kuzma … because she’s hitting up the world’s most famous arena to watch him ball out!!! The newly-single actress just pulled up to Madison Square Garden to check out Kyle and his Los Angeles Lakers as they take on the New York Knicks … this after hanging
Kaia Gerber was just a few years shy from being a 90s baby, but with one of the biggest supermodels of 80s and 90s as her mother and a signature style of oversized sharp-shoulder blazers, high-waisted mom jeans, and crop tops, fashion’s it-girl has been doing her homework. Now, Kaia is adding another feat to
A Chick-fil-A logo is seen on a take out bag at one of its restaurants on July 28, 2012 in Bethesda, Maryland. (MANDEL NGAN/AFP/Getty) Despite immense backlash over its funding of anti-LGBT+ organisations, Chick-fil-A has insisted that it will push forward with opening a “permanent” UK location. The statement comes on the same day that
Exclusive TMZ.com Robert De Niro‘s lawsuit against his ex-assistant is getting nastier — he now claims she made veiled threats against him, if he didn’t ante up on her demands. According to new legal docs, obtained by TMZ, the famed actor says Graham Chase Robinson sent him an email in August 2019 claiming she would
ANNE-CHRISTINE POUJOULAT/AFP via Getty Images Jean-Paul Gaultier is going out with a bang. On Thursday, celebrities, designers and influencers galore gathered at the famous Theatre Du Chatelet in Paris to witness a show they won’t soon forget. The crowds watched in awe as Bella Hadid, Gigi Hadid, Dita Von Teese, Paris Jacksonand so many more famous models strut across the
Exclusive TMZ.com Aerosmith’s drummer, Joey Kramer, got shut down in court … after a judge ruled against him rejoining the band for its upcoming Grammy performance. The judge said Joey didn’t make a convincing enough case for playing with bandmates when they take the stage for Sunday’s award show, and also for Saturday night’s MusiCares
Prince Harry, Meghan Markle and whole Royal Family get animated in a new satire series. The famous British monarchy has been the subject of much scrutiny as of late, with the departure of Harry, his wife Meghan and their infant son Archie from England. Opting for a life away from the demands of royal life,