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Laverne Cox has made history as Mattel's first-ever transgender Barbie, just days ahead of her 50th birthday on Sunday.Following the exciting announcement, the 49-year-old performer could barely contain her excitement as she raved about a doll being made in her lifelessness.'I can't wait for fans to find my doll on shelves and have the opportunity to add a Barbie doll modeled after a transgender person to their collection,' she said in a statement, obtained by Page Six.

As we approach the end of the working week pressure starts to build for some, with Leo taking on new responsibilities that could have health consequences, while Pisces is urged to take a step back from a heated discussion. There are 12 zodiac signs - Aries, Taurus, Gemini, Cancer, Leo, Virgo, Libra, Scorpio, Sagittarius, Capricorn, Aquarius, and Pisces - and the horoscopes for each can give you the lowdown on what your future holds, be it in work, your love life, your friends and family or more. These daily forecasts have been compiled by astrologer Russell Grant, who has been reading star signs for over 50 years.

Brandy has delivered a rapid-fire freestyle over the Fergie-sampling beat for Jack Harlow‘s hit ‘First Class’, a fortnight after joking that she would “murk [Harlow] in rap”.Earlier this month, Harlow appeared on New York radio station Hot 97 and, during an on-air game, wasn’t able to identify Brandy’s 1998 track ‘Angel In Disguise’ (from her hit second album, ‘Never Say Never’). That’s despite hosts Ebro Darden, Laura Stylez and Peter Rosenberg giving him hints, one of which led to Harlow revealing he didn’t know Brandy and Ray J were siblings.After the footage went viral, Brandy tweeted that she would “murk this dude in rap at 43 on his own beats then sing [his] ass to sleep”.

Manori Ravindran International EditorOn the heels of Critics’ Prize wins for Andres Ramirez Pulido’s “La Jauria,” Variety can reveal an exclusive clip from the Colombian film.The pic on Wednesday won the Grand Prize at Critics’ Week, the Cannes Film Festival’s sidebar dedicated to first and second features. It also picked up the SACD prize.“La Jauria” centers on Eliu, a country boy, who is incarcerated in an experimental young offenders institution, deep in the heart of the Colombian tropical forest, for a crime he committed with his friend El Mono.Every day, the teenagers perform hard manual labor and endure intense group therapy, under the menacing gaze of the camp guard Godoy.

Councillors in Tameside have officially appointed their new leader who has pledged to open up the decision-making process to give residents a ‘voice’. At the annual mayor making meeting on Tuesday night, Droylsden West councillor Ged Cooney was voted in as executive leader, along with a number of new cabinet members.

The first trailer for Tom Cruise's next Mission: Impossible movie - titled Dead Reckoning, Part One - was released early on Monday morning.The heart-stopping, high speed clip from director Christopher McQuarrie showed plenty of action scenes with the Hollywood actor, whose film Top Gun: Maverick is set to open in only a matter of days.Cruise performs some of the most daring stunts of his career, like a chase scene on top of a moving train, in this MI film, his seventh so far.Mission: Impossible – Dead Reckoning Part One will be released in theaters on July 14, 2023. He is back:The first trailer for Tom Cruise's next Mission: Impossible movie - titled Dead Reckoning - was released on Monday morningCruise stars as special agent Ethan Hunt who works for the Impossible Missions Force (IMF).Also returning to the sequel are Ving Rhames, Simon Pegg, Rebecca Ferguson, and Vanessa Kirby.

Bella Hadid wore an outfit reminiscent of vintage Parisian cabaret on the French Riviera.  With resort town Cannes providing a glamourous backdrop, the American supermodel looked more than ready to do the can-can while attending the Chopard Loves Cinema dinner.

Justin Long and Kate Bosworth are taking a big step in their relationship!

Scott Disick was seen spending one-on-one time with his firstborn child Mason Disick in New York City on Wednesday.The father-son duo, 39 and 12, coordinated in red baseball caps as they headed to lunch atBar Pitti.The real estate entrepreneur affectionately wrapped an arm around Mason, who he shares with ex-girlfriend Kourtney Kardashian. Out and about: Scott Disick was seen spending one-on-one time with his firstborn child Mason Disick in New York City on WednesdayHe rocked a full beard and shielded his eyes from the sun with a pair of black rectangular-shaped sunglasses.He wore a cream-colored crewneck sweatshirt with Harvard embroidered on it in red lettering.

The first trailer for Idris Elba‘s upcoming movie Beast has been released – and it’s intense!

Cristiano Ronaldo's girlfriend, Georgina Rodriguez, made her first public appearance since she and the Manchester United soccer star announced the death of their infant son. Rodriguez took to Instagram to share some snaps from the Cannes Film Festival in France.

Sky Ferreira has returned with her first new single in over three years, ‘Don’t Forget’.This smoky and soulful cut of ’80s-channeling new-wave sees Ferreira tap into a darker side of her artistry. In the second verse, she sings: “Honey, you can see that it’s a rotten world? / I don’t need you to save me, another drama unsung / I’ll catch your disease, it’s such a raw deal world / I don’t need to deceive you, I’m the real bad girl.”Have a listen to ‘Don’t Forget’ below:Ferreira co-wrote ‘Don’t Forget’ with New Zealand dream-pop artist Tamaryn Brown. In a new interview with Vulture, Ferreira explained that the song “wasn’t supposed to be apocalyptic, but in some ways it is”, with fire being a central motif (“Tears of fire in the sky / Makes me feel good to be alive”).

Russian commander who gave orders that led to the death of a 13-year-old child in Ukraine has been revealed.Maksimov Sergey Viktorovich, commander of the 138th separate motor-shooting brigade of the sixth general military army of the Russian Federation, is suspected of breaking the laws and customs of warfare and attempted murder.Prosecutors of the Kharkiv regional prosecutor's office and investigators found that, on March 26, he ordered shell the villages of Malaya Rogan and Vilkhivka to be shelled by a TOS-1 Pinocchio.Born in Uzhhorod, Ukraine, it is believed Viktorovich was aware that there were no military objects in the villages targeted, but still pressed ahead with the attacks.As a result of the attack, a 13-year-old girl suffered injuries from which she died a few days later in the hospital, while residential buildings and the Malorogansky Lyceum were damaged.Meanwhile, a regional governor in eastern Ukraine said at least six civilians were killed by the latest Russian shelling yesterday (May 25).Luhansk region official Serhiy Haidai said another eight people were wounded in the shelling of the town of Sievierodonetsk over the previous 24 hours.Sievierodonetsk is at the epicentre of fighting in Ukraine’s eastern industrial heartland of Donbas.

theme park fans have been left disappointed after a long-awaited rollercoaster was delayed because of a bird's nest. The ride at Drayton Manor Resort in Staffordshire named 'Loki' will not be in operation due to birds making themselves at home on the ride, reports StaffordshireLiveThe impromptu home for the feathered friends is limiting access to a main mechanical area, according to park officials.

Brandy had a response to Jack Harlow on Wednesday after a recent faux pas from the breakout rapper.Harlow, 24, appeared earlier this month on the New York-based radio show Ebro in the Morning on Hot 97 and didn't recognize her 1998 track Angel in Disguise.The show's hosts dropped clues to Harlow about Brandy's TV past (with Moesha) and the fact that her brother was involved in the sex tape that helped launch Kim Kardashian's career. The latest:Brandy had a response to Jack Harlow after a recent faux pas from the breakout rapper when he didn't recognize one of her hits and referred to her as 'Ray J’s sister'The Industry Baby rapper guessed, 'Who’s Ray J’s sister?' which prompted Brandy to respond in good humor days later on Twitter.The 43-year-old musical artist said, 'I will murk this dude in rap at 43 on his own beats and then sing [his] a** to sleep,' later adding, 'See, I can have a little fun too hehe…all love.' The McComb, Mississippi-born beauty on Wednesdayreleased a response track on Hot 97 underscored to the beat of Harlow's hit First Class, which samples the 2006 Fergie hit Glamorous.The lyrics included: 'Allow me to reintroduce myself, my name is world-famous, one of the greatest/Living legend, did I mention my résumé is amazing /Cinderella scriptures /But that don’t mean Jack in the streets /Jack of all trades /Now I’m here Jackin’ for beats.' Harlow appeared earlier this month on the New York-based radio show Ebro in the Morning on Hot 97 and didn't recognize Brandy's 1998 track Angel in Disguise.

Michelle Williams was seen for the first time since announcing she and her husbandThomas Kail are expecting their second child together this month.Just two weeks after sharing the exciting news, the41-year-old Venom star gave fans a look at herburgeoning baby bump while atJohn F. Kennedy International airport on Wednesday.For the laid-back outing, the Golden Globe winner rocked atan trench coat, black trousers pants, matching loafers and a blue and white striped blouse.

Jussie Smollett, is making his directorial debut next month. Per , the Smollett-directed , has been picked up by BET+ and will hit the streamer June 9, as part of BET+'s Pride Month programming.In addition to directing and writing the project, Smollett is also a producer on , alongside  Mona Scott-Young and her Monami Entertainment, who the outlet said was instrumental in getting the deal done with BET+.Starring, Timothy Richardson, Ledisi, Brandee Evans, Heather B, Marquise Vilson, Jabari Redd, Broderick Hunter and Thomas Mackie, is the film adaptation of James Earl Hardy’s novel by the same name.Described as «a clash of class and culture when Mitchell Crawford, a college educated journalist from Brooklyn and Raheim Rivers, a bike messenger from Harlem, fall in love,» the indie film made its award-winning debut last year at the 2021 American Black Film Festival, taking home the Narrative Feature Fan Favorite Award. Smollett's directorial debut comes after he was sentenced to 150 days behind bars in March and given 30 months of felony probation -- three months after he was found guilty on five of the six counts of disorderly conduct for which he was charged.

Selena Gomez is changing her look! The 29-year-old singer who recently revealed some details about her new album, has surprised her fans on TikTok, after posting a video with long straight hair and blunt bangs.The Hollywood star immediately started trending on social media, with online users loving the new look and posting about her hair evolution, complimenting her bangs throught the years in 2008, 2016 and 2022.Selena Gomez in straight hair with bangs;2008//2016//2022 pic.twitter.com/ELe5KqE7WQ“Straight hair selena is my favourite selena, she looks so gorgeous omg,” one person wrote on Twitter,” while someone else commented “Selena Gomez with long straight hair is always a serve.”In the video Selena can be seen with lighter sleek brown hair, in comparison to her recent dark bob, which looked perfectly styled during her recent visit to the White House last week, where she teamed up with First Lady Jill Biden to participate in the Youth Mental Health Action Forum.Fans are also sharing theories about her new era on social media, as she is getting ready to release new music and she is even thinking about touring, however with the premiere of season two of the popular Hulu show ‘Only Murders in The Building,’ It’s still unclear if she is teasing a new era with her look or just changing her hair temporarely.

A dad whose hands were left unusable by scleroderma has been given a new lease of life after what is believed to be the world’s first double hand transplant for the condition.

READ MORE: Loose Women's Denise Welch defiant against critics over 'expensive' new role on ITV show That has led to Mrs Vardy sharing a sweet family snap of the family on the pitch to her Instagram. Rebekah and husband Jamie are pictured with children Megan, Taylor, Sofia, Finlay and baby Olivia. Alongside the lovely family picture Rebekah simply put the smiling face with three hearts emoji with no words.

Sky Ferreira has finally returned...and there's a fire on her street.