J.K. Rowling reveals past abuse and defends right to speak on trans issues

coronavirus pandemic but has been trying to get her brood out for regular exercise and had to resort to unusual motivation.She explained to host Ellen DeGeneres: ‘One of my kids is just not into going for walks, and I thought, “Oh my goodness we need to just get out of the house”.‘And she said, “I want to bring the cat’, so we ordered the stroller. [The cat is] happy to be out and about.’And if her feline friend is feeling energetic, Jennifer also splashed out on a leash so the cat can walk with them.The former Alias star praised her kids for how well they have adapted to the social distancing measures, including school closures, that are currently in place.She said: ‘We have our moments, of course, but they have been great.

The Supreme Court ruled on Monday that employees can't be fired for being gay or transgender. The landmark civil rights law protects members of the LGBTQ+ community from discrimination in the workplace and the decision is a resounding victory for LGBT rights from a conservative court.

Spike Lee issued an apology after defending his “friend” Woody Allen and criticizing the "cancel culture" in a recent interview. Lee appeared on a radio show in New York City Friday where he defended the “Annie Hall” director, who has been accused in the past of past sexual abuse by his adopted daughter Dylan Farrow when she was 7.The allegations, which were the subject of multiple investigations that ultimately ruled in Allen’s favor, resurfaced in 2017 when the filmmaker’s estranged son, Ronan Farrow, was instrumental in bringing about the “#MeToo” movement with his reporting on now-disgraced figures in Hollywood, like Harvey Weinstein.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterAmerican Slavery Project is partnering with 11 theaters for a special presentation of Black Women and the Ballot, three short radio plays that will be available nation-wide and virtually for the first time on June 19, at 7:30pm ET.Available on Juneteenth, a day that marks the end of slavery in the United States, the timely and relevant plays will be available on American Slavery Project website and YouTube channel as well as Crossroads Theatre’s website and partner social media. The event will end with the actors sharing what voting means to them, followed by a live talkback hosted by American Slavery Project on their YouTube Channel.

Matt Grobar Assistant Editor, AwardslineIn HBO’s Watchmen, costume designer Meghan Kasperlik found the opportunity to put her stamp on a classic comic book world, first brought to life by Dave Gibbons and Alan Moore.Created by Damon Lindelof, the gritty drama is set in an alternate reality, exploring episodes of racial violence erupting in Tulsa, Oklahoma, as the police face off with a white supremacist group known as the Seventh Kavalry.

Mike Fleming Jr Co-Editor-in-Chief, FilmEXCLUSIVE: HBO Max has won a spec auction for The Ancestor, a psychological thriller script by Kay Oyegun that will be developed as a star vehicle for Tika Sumter, produced by Michael B. Jordan and Alana Mayo’s Outlier Society.

coronavirus pandemic is piling a "substantial and unsustainable" strain on Hibs' finances as chairman Ron Gordon warned cuts will be needed. The Easter Road club admit "difficult choices" are being considered to safeguard its long-term future as Gordon called for players, fans and staff to come together.Hibs ' business will now focus resources on ensuring the first-team remains competitive, with a raft of other "initiatives, activities and services" mothballed or scaled back until the crisis eases.

Faith Stowers is weighing in about whether or not Jax Taylor should be the next star who is fired from Vanderpump Rules. When Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute were let go from the show due to accusations of past racist actions, several fans (and fellow reality stars) wondered why Jax also wasn’t fired. in an EXCLUSIVE interview with HollywoodLife, Faith explained why she thinks Jax needs to be held to the same standard as Stassi and Kristen.

supports HTML5 videoThe grieving family of Rayshard Brooks have revealed that media mogul Tyler Perry has offered to cover the cost of his funeral.Rayshard, a 27-year-old black man, died on Friday (12 June) after a white police officer in Atlanta shot him during an arrest.  The Fulton county medical examiner’s office have determined the cause of death as a homicide with Rayshard suffering gunshot wounds to the back.  It’s reported that police were called to a Wendy’s fast-food restaurant after Rayshard allegedly fell asleep in his car, blocking the entrance. Rayshard is alleged to have resisted arrest before grabbing one of the officer’s tasers and running away.

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The Chase presenter Bradley Walsh defended his co-star Jenny Ryan after a player appeared to make a jibe at her.

Trisha Goddard has spoken out about receiving "even more abuse" since comedian Leigh Francis apologised for using blackface in Bo’ Selecta.Goddard, 62, is just one of the black celebrities parodied in the Channel 4 comedy – which saw Francis wear rubber masks with exaggerated facial features.After Francis apologised for his actions on Bo’ Selecta, and with the show now removed from streaming platform All 4, Goddard has revealed that she has been accused by some of “ruining the comedian’s career.”Speaking on Good Morning Britain, she said: “As I’ve said before, I don’t mind people joking about me at all. But it was the big lips and the big nose of the character.

be a Pride Month without Black trans women like and Stormé DeLarverie, who have just begun to gain widespread recognition for their pivotal roles in the battle of liberation—and today’s civil rights movement wouldn’t be possible without Patrisse Cullors and Alicia Garza, queer Black women who co-founded Black Lives Matter.Learn about , understand how are impacted, know the victims, —and show your support through financial assistance.Though financial giving is only part of the battle, it can be an impactful one. To help you get started, below are Black LGBTQ+ funds, organizations, and small businesses.

The Supreme Court ruled Monday that a landmark civil rights law protects LGBTQ+ people from discrimination in employment, a resounding victory for LGBTQ+ rights from a conservative court.

It’s been a while since Van Halen fans have heard Sammy Hagar belt one of the band’s signature tunes.

The Bachelor and The Bachelorette to help single men and women find love. But the producer didn’t find his own happily ever after, as he has been through two divorces.He is currently in the middle of a divorce with second wife , who is currently pregnant with their second child.

"Sickening" violence by far-right "racist thugs" lead to 137 arrests on the streets of Westminster this weekend, Home Secretary Priti Patel has confirmed.

coronavirus is continuing to fall, the Department of Health and Social Care announced as it said 38 more people had died in the UK, one of the lowest weekday numbers to be recorded since before lockdown.

Bolton, on Saturday evening. During the vicious beating, a woman joined in and attacked the off-duty officer with a tennis racket.Five people have since been arrested in connection to the incident, which Greater Manchester Police have described as 'shocking'.At 9.30pm, just moments before the attack, a family member informed the 46-year-old officer about an assault near to his home.He went outside to help, and encountered the group of youths on Lower Leigh Road.

the season premiere of , which aired on Sunday night on TLC.Colt's extremely tumultuous relationship with Larissa was shown on season 6 of, when she moved from Brazil to be with him in Las Vegas. They married in June 2018, but later made headlines in January 2019 when Larissa was arrested for domestic battery following an alleged fight between the two, and Colt filed for divorce just days after the incident.

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