Brisbane Gay Man Charged With Raping Female Friend

Amanda Holden cheekily flashed her derrière in a photo taken in a bid to recreate Martin Elliott’s ‘Tennis Girl’.Taken in 1976, the photo was first published in a calendar by retailer Athena for the 1977 Silver Jubilee. Amanda, 51, shared the racy snap on Instagram alongside Pussycat Doll Ashley Roberts, 40. Getting into the Wimbledon spirit, Ashley and Amanda dressed in short white tennis skirts, vest tops and trainers, while holding up racquets.To complete her look, Amanda donned a sweatband across her head in true Venus Williams style.

EastEnders star Tanya Franks is set to quit the BBC soap after four years in this week’s episodes. The soap actress plays Rainie Cross who fans will see leave Albert Square with her baby Roland. Rainie's marriage to Stuart Highway has been in trouble since the birth of their son, as Stuart has suffered with post-natal depression.

Love Island star Indiyah Polack has left her hotel waitressing job in London, Daily Star can reveal.Indiyah, who is also a model, had previously worked as a hotel waitress at an unnamed London establishment before signing up to this year's series of Love Island.However, it has now been confirmed the brunette beauty has left the service job and doesn't plan on returning to it after she leaves the villa.READ MORE: Love Island Indiyah Polack's hottest snaps from latex corset to plunging cropDaily Star spoke exclusively to Indiyah's PR agency, Represent London PR, about Indiyah's career, including what she's planning to do next after leaving the show.Want all the last villa gossip straight to your inbox? Sign up for our daily Love Island newsletter HERE.Account Executive Shyon Gredley revealed Indiyah has already left her hotel job and doesn't plan on coming back as she's set her sights elsewhere.He explained she was keen to pursue her modelling career after the series - a popular choice for villa veterans.But Shyon also said fans might see her go into the podcasting world, where she'd follow the likes of past islander Kem Cetinay who hosts the Morning After podcast.Indiyah's PR representative even confirmed she was put forward as a potential castmate for last year's series but things didn't work out.Do you have a story about one of this year's Love Island stars? Contact us at staronlineshowbiz@reachplc.comLast year's dose of Love Island drama starred the likes of winning couple Millie Court and Liam Reardon as well as Chloe Burrows and her boyfriend, Toby Aromolaran.Indiyah is no stranger to the modelling industry as she has already worked with huge brands like boohoo, Bold cosmetics and Lounge underwear.The stunner has

Love Island’s season seven last year are still going strong, as they gazed at each other in a slew of photos that Millie uploaded to her Instagram over the weekend. 25-year-old Millie is very close to hitting 2 million followers on Instagram, and the photos she added racked up 137,371 likes. READ MORE: Millie Court sends fans into a frenzy as she puts on a stunning show for Instagram followersShe stunned as she wore a gorgeous floral cut-out, one-shoulder dress with green, purple and yellow colours.

Tasha Ghouri's dad has hit back at the boys in the Love Island villa, after claims on Friday's recoupling episode (June 24) that the star was 'not being real'.The model and dancer enjoyed a date with new Love Island bombshell Charlie Radnedge last week, with many fans sensing the chemistry between the two islanders.However, after Charlie decided to couple up with Ekin-Su, Tasha was left coupled with current partner Andrew Le Page - prompting comments from the boys including Dami Hope, who claimed she was "contradicting" her feelings for Andrew, and "isn’t being real."READ NEXT: Gemma Owen finally mentions dad Michael Owen in unseen Love Island clipFollowing the claims, Tasha's father Tarek has hit back, telling The Mirror that his daughter is "genuine" in the villa.He said: "Tasha is a very genuine, natural, compassionate person and I’ve seen many examples of when she’s been there to support other contestants. "Generally, it’s great to see her enjoying the villa and making new friendships – that makes me smile."Talking about his daughter in her younger years, he also added: "She had a great support around her from school.

A new book that explores the impact and nature of clubbing culture in towns and cities around the UK will be formally published next month, with an event in Glasgow set to discuss the topics it covers.Called ‘Out Of Space’, according to its author Jim Ottewill the book “explores the relationship between our cities and club culture, how it has evolved and the future. A key question I’ve asked artists, DJs, promoters and club owners is whether a place can still influence the sound that comes from it.

More pop stars will be reading bedtime stories this week as part of the BBC’s ‘CBeebies Bedtime Stories’ programme, having recorded their story-telling at this weekend’s Glastonbury Festival. But which pop stars? Arlo Parks, Phoebe Bridgers and Guy Garvey.What are they reading? Well, later today viewers will get to see Parks reading ‘Once Upon A Rhythm’ written by James Carter and illustrated by Valerio Vidali.

Following their rapturously received headline set on Glastonbury’s Other Stage last night, the Pet Shop Boys have announced new UK dates for their Dreamland greatest hits show in 2023.During the two hour performance last night, the Pet Shop Boys brought out Years & Years’ Olly Alexander to play their 2019 single ‘Dreamland’. This followed Alexander covering the duo’s song ‘It’s A Sin’ in his own set earlier in the day.Tickets for the new dates are on sale now.

Neil Young’s 2019 European tour, with Promise Of The Real as his backing band, is featured in an upcoming concert movie and accompanying album called ‘Noise & Flowers’.The film and album feature performances from various shows on the nine city tour, and include the songs ‘Helpless’, ‘Rockin In The Free World’, ‘Winterlong’, ‘Alabama’ and ‘I’ve Been Waiting For You’, plus the rarely performed ‘On The Beach’.The tour followed the death of Young’s long-time manager Elliot Roberts, something the musician noted when writing about the film and album on his blog last week.“Promise Of The Real and I had a tour planned of Europe”, he recalled. “[Wife Darryl Hannah] and I were in the bus, on our way to New York to catch a plane to Europe when we got the call.

Lizzo and Live Nation together pledged $1 million to reproductive healthcare organisation Planned Parenthood and abortion rights organisations in the US this weekend following the American Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the 1973 Roe v Wade judgement.That 1973 judgement ruled that the US constitution protected a pregnant woman’s right to choose to have an abortion up to a certain point in her pregnancy, and in doing so overruled laws that restricted or banned abortion in various US states.The current Supreme Court deciding to overturn that judgement – and in doing so rejecting nearly 50 years of legal precedent in the US – means that abortion can once again be restricted or banned at a state level, with severe restrictions or outright bans now anticipated in up to a half of US states.The judgement – and the appointment by former President Donald Trump of three conservative judges in recent years that allowed the shift in position on this issue within the court – has been very controversial, of course. And many in the music community have criticised both the Supreme Court decision and moves within many US states to now enforce or introduce draconian anti-abortion laws.That includes Lizzo, who stated on Twitter on Saturday: “I’m pledging $500k from my upcoming tour to Planned Parenthood and Abortion Rights.

Lil Nas X has said that his anger at the BET Awards pre-dates his lack of nominations for this year’s event, which took place yesterday. Those comments follow the release of his new single, ‘Late To Da Party’, last week, which opens with a chant of “fuck BET”.The rapper has been teasing the new track for several weeks while also speaking about his issues with BET, insisting that he is actually attempting to make a comment “about the bigger problem of homophobia in the black community”.Now in a new interview with Rolling Stone, he and members of his team elaborate on that further, saying that the fall out between Nas and BET stems from his performance of his song ‘Montero (Call Me By Your Name)’ at last year’s awards show.

Jennifer and Ben restarted their romance last year, after splitting from each other 20 years ago, at which point they were engaged for the first time.In April, Jennifer said there was “nothing fancy” about Ben’s latest proposal. "Saturday night while at my favorite place on earth (in the bubble bath), my beautiful love got on one knee and proposed," the Hustlers actress explained in an On The JLo email update."I was taken totally off guard and just looked in his eyes smiling and crying at the same time trying hard to get my head around the fact that after 20 years this was happening all over again.“I was quite literally speechless and he said, ‘is that a yes?’ I said ‘YES of course that’s a YES.’"She continued to confess that after the actor's proposal, she was left crying and feeling “so incredibly happy and whole"."It was nothing fancy at all, but it was the most romantic thing I could’ve ever imagined...“Just a quiet Saturday night at home, two people promising to always be there for each other," she added when recalling the romantic moment.

Adele Roberts, 43, has provided updates on her health since announcing that she had been diagnosed with bowel cancer on social media in October last year.The latest update saw Adele reveal that she is now cancer-free, with her telling fans in the post on Instagram that the good news from her doctor had taken her breath away.She wrote alongside two photos: "The day I've been waiting for. Hearing the words 'you're free of cancer' absolutely took my breath away.

The Love Island couples are set to face the ultimate relationship test as Casa Amor is set to return on July 4 - but who could have their heads turned in the new villa? The much anticipated twist will see hot singletons shake up the status quo among the current couples. In previous years the boys have left the main villa to settle into a different abode at a luxury Majorca location.

Graham Skidmore has died aged 90, his family have confirmed. Graham – lovingly known as ‘Our Graham’ to Blind Date fans – voiced the popular dating show hosted by Cilla Black between the years of 1985 to 2002. Between 1993 and 2002, he was also a regular fixture on Vic and Bob’s Shooting Stars.

The Queen has been seen beaming as she arrived in Scotland leaning on a walking stick amid her ongoing mobility issues. Her Majesty, 96, was photographed dressed in a light blue coat with a matching hat that featured purple flowers on the front.

Kendrick Lamar has closed Glastonbury 2022 with a powerful headline set which saw him chant “Godspeed for women’s rights” before dramatically exiting the Pyramid Stage.The Pulitzer Prize-winning rapper, 35, ensured his debut at the festival would be memorable with an array of hit songs from his back catalogue accompanied by finely choreographed dancers.The performance reached its theatrical pinnacle at the end as the lights came up during his rendition of new song Saviour to reveal fake blood was pouring down his face from a crown of thorns. Before playing the song, Lamar, who has previously been open about his Christian faith, said the crown of thorns represented Christ.

Maura Higgins and Connor Wickham have fuelled rumours that they may be romantically linked, after they both shared snaps at the same BBQ.The former Love Island star, 31, and the Milton Keynes Dons footballer, 29, have been rumoured to be dating for the past few weeks.The pair reportedly met in May and even travelled to Paris together. Rumours have continued to arise after the pair shared similar photos on their Instagram stories.

Former The Saturdays singer Mollie King has been spotted showing off her baby bump in a chic floral dress, just a few days after she announced that she was expecting her first child with fiancé Stuart Broad. The 35 year old was seen arriving at BBC Broadcasting House to present her BBC Radio 1 show in a white low-cut maxi dress which was printed with tiny flowers. Not letting pregnancy put her off heels, on her feet she wore a pair of tan mules, and over her shoulder was slung a straw bag.

Kelsey Parker has shared the heartwarming news that her late husband Tom Parker’s fellow bandmates from The Wanted have continued to check on her to make sure she and the kids are okay following his tragic death.The 32 year old mum-of-two shared the news during a recent interview, explaining that in the months following Tom’s passing, his bandmates and dear friends had continued to support her and her family. She told OK!: “You know what, I’ve got so much love for The Wanted boys, they have been amazing through this.They all check in with me, they make sure I’m okay.

The jury in the trial of an out gay Queensland man, accused of raping his female friend, has been disbanded after it failed to arrive at a majority verdict. Trigger Warning: This story discusses a sexual assault, which might be distressing to some readers. For 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTQI peer support call QLife on 1800 184 527 or webchat.Judge Catherine Muir of the Brisbane District Court discharged the jury and scheduled the matter for July 14, 2022, when the court will decide on a retrial in the case. The jury, comprised of seven men and five women, and deliberated for around 10 hours on whether 28-year-old Dominic Hansson was guilty of raping his female friend in her inner city Brisbane apartment on December 7, 2019 .