Alabama AG rips Biden administration for attacking state schools' gender policies: 'Beyond their authority'

Skechers is making it clear they want nothing to do with Kanye West amid his hateful antisemitic remarks.

Ellen DeGeneres looked loved-up with wife Portia de Rossi as the pair stepped out in Santa Barbara on Wednesday - days after the host announced a new comedy series.The TV personality, 64, whose talk show ended in May amid allegations of a toxic workplace, embraced actress Portia, 49, as the pair strolled down the street together.Ellen wore a white graphic print tee paired with beige joggers and trainers. Loved up: Ellen DeGeneres looked loved-up with wife Portia de Rossi as the pair stepped out in Santa Barbara on Wednesday - days after the host announced a new comedy seriesPortia, who was seen giving Ellen a cheeky pat on the backside, wore a white tee, jeans and a black padded jacket, completing the ensemble with beige boots. The outing comes days after Ellen debuted a teaser trailer for her new program, About Time For Yourself… with Ellen, through several different media outlets on Friday.

Omri Katz played he character Max Dennison in the 1993 Halloween cult classic Hocus Pocus.And the actor revealed he was high during portions of filming the movie, according to his new interview with Entertainment Weekly. The 46-year-old actor was 16 when he played the role, adding that filming was 'at an age where I started experimenting with cannabis. Let's just say, some of those scenes, I was having a good old time.' Shocking: Omri Katz played he character Max Dennison in the 1993 Halloween cult classic Hocus Pocus.

Gwen Stefani hit the red carpet with husband Blake Shelton during the 2022 Matrix Awards, which were held at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City on Wednesday.The No Doubt frontwoman, 53, showed off her toned legs in a stylish pink floral mini dress.The eye-catching dress had long puff sleeves, as well as flirty ruffles at the hem and around the collar. Lovebirds: Gwen Stefani hit the red carpet with husband Blake Shelton during the 2022 Matrix Awards, which were held at the Ziegfeld Ballroom in New York City on Wednesday. The No Doubt frontwoman, 53, showed off her toned legs in a stylish pink floral mini dressStefani slipped into a pair of metallic gold booties and tucked her essentials away in a glittery pink flower-shaped purse with a silver chain strap. Her signature bleach blonde tresses were slicked back and worn in a curly half up, half down style.

It has become a popular meme across social media platforms just days before Halloween.And Sarah Michelle Gellar joined stars including Lil Nas X and Ryan Seacrest as she shared her own entry in a series of joking posts parodying oddly specific Spirit Halloween costumes.In a post from Wednesday, the 45-year-old actress shared a photoshopped image of costume package reading 'Bad B**** Female Protagonist' for 'anyone is in need of a last minute Halloween costume.'  Her turn: Sarah Michelle Gellar joined other celebrities on Wednesday by jumping on a Spirit Halloween meme in which people photoshopped made-up costumes onto a package for the brandThe fake package added costume might include accessories such as a 'Cocaine filled cross,' a 'Tiara and bouquet,' a 'Wooden stake,' or a 'Talking dog,' reference some of Sarah's biggest roles in Buffy The Vampire Slayer and the Scooby-Doo live-action movies.The popular meme format takes a standard Spirit Halloween costume package and simply adds an absurd or even humorously boring costume.

Kerry Washington brought her fashion A-game to NYC on Wednesday. The Scandal star, 45, wore a feathered purple mini dress as she posed outside The View, where she took part in a very politically-minded discussion with the hosts. She also wowed in a glossy cream leather dress that cinched into her toned waistline and showed off a hint of leg.  Arriving in style: Kerry Washington, 45, brought her fashion A-game in two different outfits in Manhattan on Wednesday The lavender mini dress was paired with chic pearl earrings and a pair of white heels.She kept the footwear while out in her second outfit, but she swapped out her pearl earrings for gold hoops. Washington left the studio alongside the actress Emayatzy Corinealdi, 42, who joined Kerry during a second segment on the show and stunned in a neon green suit. 'I always try to clean up for you ladies,' Washington told Whoopi Goldberg, 66, Joy Behar, 80, Sunny Hostin, 54, Sara Haines, 45, and Alyssa Farah Griffin, 33.

Selena Gomez reunites with a childhood friend that she grew up with in Dallas, Texas in the latest promo clip for her forthcoming Apple TV+ documentary My Mind & Me.Her visit was a total surprise to her pal's young daughter, who happens to be a huge fan of the 30-year-old singer's music.'Do you know who this is?' the woman asks the little girl, who was at first unsure of Gomez. Reunited: Selena Gomez reunites with a childhood friend that she grew up with in Dallas, Texas in the latest promo clip for her forthcoming Apple TV+ documentary My Mind & Me Surprise: Her visit was a total surprise to her pal's young daughter, who happens to be a huge fan of the 30-year-old singer's musicGomez was wearing a face mask which she slowly lowers so the little girl could get a good look at her.'It's Selena Gomez.

Britney Spears has denied her recent bizarre post about 'licking ice cream' was aimed at pal Selena Gomez as she took to Instagram on Wednesday to apologize for her 'ignorance.'The pop icon, 40, had left fans speculating on Tuesday after appearing to hit out at Selena and referencing an acceptance speech the brunette made at the 2016 AMAs  after taking home the Favorite Female Pop/Rock Artist gong.  'I don't wanna see your bodies on Instagram. I wanna see what's in here,' says Selena, while gesturing to her heart.

Dwayne Johnson took to Instagram on Wednesday to thank his 343 million followers for giving him the biggest box office opening of his entire career with Black Adam. The newly-minted DC superhero has conquered yet another box office weekend as Black Adam opened to $67 million domestically and $140 million worldwide. Despite lackluster reviews, the 50-year-old action megastar is widely expected to remain King of the Box Office as his film is projected to rake in nearly $30 million this coming week, according to Deadline.  King of the Box Office: Dwayne Johnson, 50, took to Instagram on Wednesday to thank his 343 million followers for giving him the biggest box office opening of his entire career with Black Adam Raking it in: The newly-minted DC superhero has conquered yet another box office weekend as Black Adam opened to $67 million domestically and $140 million worldwide'We made history,' Johnson captioned his lengthy Instagram video.  Speaking directly into the camera as he filmed himself in his gym, the action star thanked his fans profusely for seeing the movie, which has been a 'passion project' of his for the past 15 years. 'Thank you, thank you, thank you,' said the former wrestler, who was flushed from his workout.

A$AP Rocky looked focused as he stepped out with a pal in Los Angeles on Wednesday.The A$Ap Forever star, 34, donned a sporty ensemble as he hopped out of the driver's seat of his yellow SUV carrying a tote-style bag and his cell phone.With a focused look on his face, he also appeared to be tending to the business of the day with a pal who stayed by his side as they made their way to their destination. Casual cool: A$AP Rocky looked focused as he stepped out with a pal in Los Angeles on Wednesday. The star (born Rakim Athelaston Mayers) opted for casual-comfort in the fashion department when he stepped out in a baby blue Adidas shirt and dark blue shorts.In keeping with his athleisure style for the day, he also wore a pair of white, blue and gray running sneakers.

English actor Tom Hiddleston and his fiancée Zawe Ashton reportedly welcomed their first child together, according to Us Weekly.'Tom and Zawe are loving being new parents and are filled with joy,' a source revealed to the outlet of the first-time parents.The insider also noted they are 'having the struggles of new parents and aren't sleeping much but are thrilled.' First-time parents: English actor Tom Hiddleston and his fiancée Zawe Ashton reportedly welcomed their first child together, according to Us Weekly; seen in 2018The couple's romance blossomed after they starred in the 2019 play Betrayal and has gone from strength to strength since - eventually leading to a proposal in March.  In June, he confirmed he was set to wed the beauty but kept tight lipped about the romance, simply telling the  LA Times: 'I'm very happy' and nothing more. Tom and Zawe previously set tongues wagging about a possible engagement as they appeared at the BAFTAs earlier this year, after which she was pictured wearing a huge diamond sparkler on her ring finger in a photo shared by host AJ Odudu.  'Tom and Zawe are loving being new parents and are filled with joy,' a source revealed to the outlet of the first-time parents (pictured in 2021)The couple were reportedly congratulated by industry friends at the BAFTAs - after Zawe hid her hand as she took to the red carpet in a pink cape dress. Zawe concealed her stunning diamond-encrusted ring from photographers on the red carpet, draping her stunning flowing pink gown over her hand. Tom, meanwhile, looked devilishly handsome in a black blazer and trousers, as he posed hand-in-hand with Zawe.

Democratic North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper and his attorney general are pushing the GOP-led state legislature to decriminalize possessing small amounts of marijuana following President Biden's recent pardon of thousands who were convicted for the same offense under federal law. "Conviction of simple possession can mar people's records for life and maybe even prevent them from getting a job," Cooper told a Friday task force meeting on racial equity and criminal justice.

Planned Parenthood will invest $5 million in the state of North Carolina ahead of the midterm elections this November, the company announced Friday. Planned Parenthood Votes and Planned Parenthood Action PAC North Carolina said the money will be used across 14 legislative swing districts to produce ads, mailings, phone banks and assist canvassing efforts. The investment is part of the abortion provider’s $50 million national campaign to protect reproductive rights after the Supreme Court overturned Roe v.

President Biden visited Florida to survey damage wrought by Hurricane Ian on Wednesday and got caught joking in an explicit hot mic conversation with a local official.  "No one f---- with a Biden," the president appeared to tell Fort Myers Beach Mayor Ray Murphy. "Yeah, you're go----- right," the mayor replied while laughing.  The president and First Lady Jill Biden visited Fisherman’s Wharf in Fort Myers, where homes and businesses were destroyed by Hurricane Ian last week.  "Today we have one job and only one job, and that’s to make sure the people in Florida get everything they need to fully thoroughly recover," Biden told the community alongside Florida Gov.

Skyler Gisondo is taking hairstylist Lori Guidroz to court over claims that she caused severe injury to his neck while working on the set of Licorice Pizza.The actor, 26, alleges that the stylist was supposed to do his hair and makeup for the 2021 film, but ended up giving him a massage.Court documents obtained by TMZ state that Skyler is suing for 'general negligence.'DailyMail.com has reached out to representatives for the actor who have so far been unavailable for comment.   Legal battle: Skyler Gisondo is taking hairstylist Lori Guidroz to court over claims that she caused severe injury to his neck while working on the set of Licorice PizzaLori, who's credited as a hairstylist on the film, was reportedly working on his makeup but switched to massaging him at some point.Afterward, Gisondo said he needed medical attention to remedy the unlicensed body work Guidroz performed. Additionally, he said that he's lost wages due to his inability to work following the incident.He also said he 'suffered the loss of use of property, plus property damage,' but didn't specify what he was referring to.  The story: The actor, 26, alleges that the stylist was supposed to do his hair and makeup for the 2021 film, but ended up giving him a massageLori has a list of past clients that include Orlando Bloom, the late David Bowie, and Ben Stiller.Paul Thomas Anderson's coming-of-age feature earned critical acclaim last year before it hit theaters on November 26.In addition to Skyler the film stars singer Alana Haim, Cooper Hoffman, Sean Penn, Bradley Cooper, Tom Waits, Benny Safdie, Mary Elizabeth Ellis and John Michael Higgins.Licorice Pizza follows a high school student living in Southern California's San Fernando Valley in the early

North Korea may conduct a nuclear test is certainly real, according to the Japanese government.Earlier this week, North Korea launched a ballistic missile that had passed over Japan and ended up landing in the Pacific Ocean.In a press conference on October 4, Japan's Chief Cabinet Secretary Hirokazu Matsuno said he believes Kim Jong Un and North Korea could potentially conduct a nuclear test.READ MORE: US and South Korea launch four missiles in response to North Korea but one failsHe said: "I think there is a possibility that North Korea will carry out additional provocations, including conducting a nuclear test, but will not comment on specific information and analysis. I will refrain."Minister Matsuno added: "We will continue to work closely with the U.S.

Former Iced Earth frontman Jon Schaffer is still facing trial over his involvement in the 6 Jan 2021 attack on the US Capitol building, which – of course – followed the election of Joe Biden as US President. Problem is, the authorities now can’t find him.

Paying the price. Kim Kardashian agreed to give more than $1 million to the U.S. Securities and Exchange Commission amid an ongoing investigation regarding her promotion of cryptocurrency brand EthereumMax.

Florida continued the grim task of digging out from Hurricane Ian today, as authorities surveyed the damage and death totals from the devastating storm.