Bachelorette Rachel Lindsay Opened Up About the Racist Contestant on Her Season

Pierce Brosnan has taken to Instagram to share a brand new snapshot of his wife Keely in honour of Valentine's Day.MORE: Pierce Brosnan and wife Keely's super secretive wedding was Bond-worthyThe 68-year-old star chose a striking image to share with fans on Instagram, showing Keely standing in front of a painting of Vincent Van Gogh – and holding a bunch of sunflowers.WATCH: Royals dazzle on the red carpet for James Bond premiere"A beautiful St. Valentine’s Day with my love @keelyshayebrosnan at the Immersive Van Gogh Exhibit," he wrote in the caption.READ: Who is Pierce Brosnan's wife Keely Shaye Smith?MORE: Pierce Brosnan shares rare tribute to wife Keely Shaye SmithFans were quickly enamoured with the photo – and the couple's sweet love story.

India.Arie has clarified her reasons for leaving Spotify, after she became one of many artists to boycott the service in recent weeks.When she first pulled her music from the service earlier this month, Arie cited their exclusive hosting of Joe Rogan’s podcast and his “language around race” as the reason she left Spotify.“Neil Young opened a door that I must walkthrough,” she wrote on Instagram, explaining how was following on from Neil Young’s exit from Spotify due to Rogan spreading “misinformation” about COVID-19 on his podcast.“I believe in freedom of speech. However, I find Joe Rogan problematic for reasons other than his COVID interviews,” she said at the time.Now, in a new interview with Trevor Noah on The Daily Show, Arie has discussed how Spotify’s royalties scheme and business practices also influenced her decision.Asked if Rogan was her enemy by Noah, Arie said: “My conversation has been about Spotify and its treatment of artists.“I have to say that asking for my music to be pulled from Spotify in protest doesn’t actually serve me,” she added, “but I did it in protest just because I felt like my dignity was being … I felt like I was being disrespected.”Discussing royalty payments artists get from Spotify, Arie explained: “What happens is, they say, ‘Well, this is just how it is; this is just what you get paid.

Snoop Dogg wants to turn legendary hip-hop record label Death Row Records, which he recently acquired, into “an NFT label”.The rapper revealed his plans to move further into the world of non-fungible tokens (NFTs) via a Clubhouse chatroom on Monday (February 14), which was later recorded and uploaded onto YouTube. During the session, Snoop said that Death Row “will be putting our artists through the metaverse and through a whole other chain of music”.He continued: “Just like how we broke the industry when we was the first independent to be major, I want to be the first major in the metaverse so Death Row will be an NFT label”.Snoop was named the official owner of Death Row Records earlier this month.

Taeyeon has revealed that the team she had worked with for her latest studio album was not in favor of making ‘INVU’ the title track.During a recently press conference for the release of ‘INVU’, the Girls’ Generation leader spoke about the record’s recording process and delved into how the song ‘INVU’ eventually became the title track, despite pushback from her team.“The moment I heard the demo track of ‘INVU’, I immediately thought ‘This is the one’,” Taeyeon recalled. “[But] to be very honest, the team that was working on the album with me wasn’t in favor of choosing this as a title track,”“It was a tricky situation because everybody was saying ‘No’ and I was the only one who was saying ‘Yes!’,” she added.

Neck Deep have reacted to BLACKPINK Rosé’s cover of their 2015 song ‘December’.Earlier this month, the vocalist released her live studio version of the song in commemoration of her 25th birthday. For her rendition, she was accompanied by The Black Label producer LØREN on guitar.A day after Rosé’s rendition of ‘December’ was posted, the pop-punk band took to Twitter to express their appriciation for the cover.

Millie Mackintosh has given a glimpse inside her 'big girl's room' for her eldest daughter Sienna at her new gorgeous London home.The 32 year old, who recently shared a look inside the bedroom for her three month old daughter Aurelia, has now posted a tour of the chic pink space for her two year old. Millie, who shares daughters Aurelia and Sienna with husband Hugo, 35, described how she wanted 'something whimsical and feminine' for the space and enlisted the help of London-based children's interior designer Joanna Landais who has also designed for Binky Felstead.

Prince Harry should not get the blame for bringing "heartache and burden" to the Queen, but says that she is "funding" Prince Andrew's pay off.This comes after it was revealed yesterday that Prince Andrew had settled his civil sexual assault case with Virginia Giuffre out of court.The Loose Women star sent her opinionated tweet in view of her 517,000 followers.She penned: "Prince Harry constantly gets blamed for bringing heartache & burden to the Queen in her final years."Let’s just remember that the Queen is funding this pay off from Andrew her favourite son."Many social media users took to the comments to address the situation and Denise's claims.DavinaMcFaul said: "No amount of money would have been good enough for me.

A council tax rise will be announced in Dumfries and Galloway next week – after it was confirmed that the authority is facing a budget shortfall of more than £5million.

A Lockerbie man has raised enough money to buy two new defibrillators for the community.

A knack for delving into the past to uncover answers has become a “labour of love” for retired New Abbey clinical psychologist, Alverie Weighill.

After spending Valentine's Day and Super Bowl Sunday together, it was back to business on Tuesday for Hailey and Justin Bieber.The supermodel, 25, was seen heading to her usual Pilates class while the musician, 27, made his way to a recording studio.Hailey was dressed in a sweatshirt and leggings while Justin an orange beanie and grey hoodie. Respective schedules: Hailey and Justin Bieber stepped out separately in Los Angeles on TuesdayHailey pulled her long brunette hair into a high ponytail as she prepared to hit the fitness class.She shielded her eyes in a pair of black wayfarer sunglasses and wore small hoops in her ears.

She replaced Elisabeth Moss to star as the infamous ax killer Candy Montgomery in the Hulu miniseries Candy.And Jessica Biel was seen for the first time on the set of her true crime show on Tuesday in Decatur, Georgia.The 39-year-old actress made herself the spitting image of the admitted killer by adopting her distinctive large square-frame glasses and short hairdo. Picture perfect: Jessica Biel, 39, was pictured for the first time as the admitted ax killer Candy Montgomery on the set of her Hulu crime series Candy on Tuesday in Decatur, GeorgiaJessica was costumed in a blue dress with stockings and modest black heels for the outdoor scene.Her short brunette hair was feathered, and she stayed warm on the chilly day with a thick black down coat.

Blake Lively was a major head turner as she attended theMichael Kors runway show during New York Fashion Week on Tuesday night.The 34-year-old actress gave a peek at her enviably toned midsection in a stylish light blue coord complete with a matching coat.She was joined at the star-studded show, held at Terminal 5, by the likes of Olivia Culpo, Lori Harvey, Brooke Shields and more. Star-studded: Blake Lively, Olivia Culpo and Lori Harvey were major head turners as they arrived to the Michael Kors runway show during New York Fashion Week on Tuesday nightLively's runway-ready getup consisted of a busty crop top and a high-waisted pencil skirt.The Age Of Adaline star had her coat draped over her shoulders as she posed for shutterbugs outside the venue with one hand on her hip.

Drake honored his son Adonis in a new snap on his Instagram story, which featured his only child in a unique way.The 35-year-old Canadian rapper (real nameAubrey Drake Graham) took to his Instagram story on Tuesday.The photo showed that he always keeps his son close, showcasing a miniscule photo of his four-year-old son on a tiny earpiece. Earpiece:The photo showed that he always keeps his son close, showcasing a miniscule photo of his four-year-old son on a tiny earpieceAdonis was born to French model and painter Sophie Brussaux on October 11, 2017, with the rapper confirming he was the father on his 2018 album Scorpion.His photo comes just weeks after the rapper was seen with his son at a Toronto Raptors game in his hometown, as they battled the Chicago Bulls.

Rachel Lindsay is proud that the Bachelor franchise finally has cast a black lead for the upcoming season of 25, there is still a lot of work to be done, she explained during Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen on Wednesday, June 19.“I did have a racist contestant on my season,” Lindsay, 35, told host Andy Cohen, but did not want to reveal who she was referring to. She noted that producers “didn’t do a good job of vetting out” the man, but hopes that things change.“[It’s] one of the things that I’m fighting for for Matt James as the first Black Bachelor, for them to do a better job at vetting contestants,” the lawyer stated.

The Bachelorette star Rachel Lindsay has taken aim at the show's producers for allowing a 'racist contestant' onto her season.The 35-year-old made history in 2017 as the first black Bachelorette, but was adamant that ABC should do more to weed out intolerance in the reality TV show.'[They need] to do a better job of vetting contestants,' The Bachelor alum told Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live on Wednesday.

Rachel Lindsay simply isn’t going to let ABC get away with doing the bare minimum when it comes to fostering diversity on The Bachelor.

episode, Rachel explained how she experienced racism from the audience and one of her own contestants. "I definitely experienced it," she said.

Rachel Lindsay was The Bachelorette in 2017 and she revealed to Andy Cohen that she “did have a racist contestant on my season.”

Rachel Lindsay has been vocal about diversity in The Bachelor and Bachelorette franchises.The former Bachelorette star spoke out again about the recent casting announcement making Matt James the first black man to command a season.Speaking to Andy Cohen and Senator Corey Booker, on Wednesday's episode of Watch What Happens Live, Lindsay said while she is excited about the choice she wishes it came at a different time. Bittersweet:Speaking to Andy Cohen and Senator Corey Booker, on Wednesday's episode of Watch What Happens Live , Rachel Lindsay said while she is excited about the choice for the first black Bachelor, she wishes it came at a different time'I'm excited that there's a Black Bachelor,' she said.

The High Court ruled Monday that civil rights law protects gay and lesbian people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBT rights from a conservative court.And celebrities were quick to take to social media to support the move which went against President Donald Trump's wishes.Caitlyn Jenner recorded herself talking during an Instagram video where she said 'trans lives matter' while Taylor Swift added 'this is a beautiful step forward' and Selena Gomez shared, 'great news.' Celebrating:The High Court ruled Monday that civil rights law protects gay and lesbian people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBT rights from a conservative court.