Margaret Atwood Stands Against ‘Enforced Childbirth’ In Abortion Rights Op-Ed

"I wanted to share all my (hard-won!!) learning on how to have a positive mindset when we are faced with life’s biggest challenges."She said the book's details were still being finalised and explained that the publication date was being moved. Deborah explained: “Whilst it is in its final edits, as anyone in publishing will know, suddenly changing book publication dates (regardless of health!) isn’t an easy feat. “It was originally due out Jan 2023!!!”"All things considered, Penguin have managed to put it on pre-order and are aiming to publish it on the 18th August! “It is still long after I’m flying high, but hopefully a little less longer for you to wait."She reminded followers that she and her team have worked very hard over the last few days to ensure the book benefits Bowelbabe Fund as much as possible. Deborah confirmed that all her royalties will go to the fund and that Penguin have agreed to make an additional contribution per book. She said the donation per book will be £3. Deborah finished the post by sharing: "No pressure to do anything or order anything as I know your generosity has already been extraordinary. http://Smarturl.it/HowToLive "Deborah received her damehood for her extraordinary fundraising efforts. It came after her Bowelbabe fund received donations of more than £6million in just a week.

Strictly Come Dancing star Aljaz Skorjanec promptly issued a plea when he discovered that a fake Instagram account was using his name with an extra '0' attached to the end of it.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorWhere do you take advertisers if you want them to make a big purchase? To a department store, of course.Paramount Global will take clients who attend its upfront Wednesday afternoon to an after-party in the structure on New York’s Madison Avenue that once housed the big Barney’s department store, one way to emphasize the shopping aspect of the event, in which big U.S. TV companies hope to sell the bulk of their commercial inventory for their next programming cycle.As part of the affair, Paramount has dressed up four windows of the former shopping plaza.

Zack Sharf Lucasfilm president Kathleen Kennedy told Vanity Fair that the company has learned never to recast iconic “Star Wars” characters following the flop that was “Solo: A Star Wars Story.” The Ron Howard-directed 2018 movie cast Alden Ehrenreich as a younger version of Han Solo, the hot  shot space pilot famously brought to life by Harrison Ford. Many critics and fans felt Ehrenreich just couldn’t capture Ford’s magic.“There should be moments along the way when you learn things,” Kennedy sad. “Now it does seem so abundantly clear that we can’t do that.”Ehrenreich, stating: “He is enduringly watchable: He nails Ford’s cocky gait, his roguish eye-twinkle, his puffed-cheeked finger-pointing, and while the performance may initially come across as a highly skilled bit of mimicry, by the film’s end he’s managed to give the role a satisfying new spin.

Cardi B has told her fans that she has been experiencing “technical difficulties” with her new music.The Bronx rapper is currently working on the follow-up to her 2018 debut album ‘Invasion of Privacy’, though its release has been hampered by the COVID-19 pandemic.Cardi told her followers on Instagram in December that she intends to release her new album in 2022, before sharing in January that she was working on new music in a “ghetto-ass studio”.Speaking to her Twitter followers in a voice note yesterday (May 17), Cardi addressed concerns from her fans about the lack of new music.“I seen a lot of y’all talking shit like, ‘Oh she doesn’t feed us… So when I put what I’mma put out, I’mma talk more about it because clearly I can’t talk about it now,” she explained.For BARDIGANG cause y’all be talking slot of shit

signed into effect by Republican Gov. Bill Lee last year, a building that has multi-user restrooms and allows people to use facilities matching their gender identity must post an 8-inch by 6-inch sign outside each restroom reading: “This facility maintains a policy of allowing the use of restrooms by either biological sex, regardless of the designation on the restroom.”Violators of the law who refuse to post a sign matching the exact specifications of the law — including things like background and text color, font size, and wording — could face a maximum fine of $500 or a misdemeanor charge that could result in them serving up to six months in jail.Shortly after the law’s passage, Davidson County District Attorney Glenn Funk, who represents Nashville and its surrounding environs, announced that his office would not enforce the law by prosecuting business owners who don’t comply.A month after the law’s passage, the American Civil Liberties Union and its Tennessee chapter filed a federal lawsuit on behalf of Robert Bernstein, the owner of Fido, a Nashville-based restaurant, alleging that the law — dubbed the “Business Bathroom Bill” by opponents — is unconstitutional because it violates’ business owners First Amendment rights by forcing them to engage in compelled speech.In July 2021, with the help of GLBTQ Legal Advocates & Defenders and the National Center for Lesbian Rights, Curb Records and the Mike Curb Foundation filed a second lawsuit challenging the law, which is currently pending.

Sam Heughan is set to take part in the Distinguished Gentlemen's Ride in Edinburgh as he raises money for men's mental health and cancer charities.

A manhunt is underway after a Scots OAP was battered in broad daylight.

Jimmy Kimmel has tested positive for COVID-19, once again. The “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” host revealed Tuesday that he still has the virus after sharing that he contracted COVID earlier this month.

Strictly judge Bruno Tonioli has quit the show to concentrate on his work in the States.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have "only themselves to blame" as their "star appeal" has now "died", royals fans have claimed.

Loose Women’s Coleen Nolan was stunned after Kaye Adams made a surprising comment about her weight.

In case you missed it, Kourtney Kardashian and Travis Barker made their Las Vegas wedding official over the weekend with a second legal ceremony, this time at a courthouse in Santa Barbara. Both the bride and groom shared a carousel of black and white images to their Instagram feeds to mark the day with the caption “til death do us part”, racking up millions of likes between them in the process.

Marnie Simpson has welcomed a second child, a baby boy with fiancé Casey Johnson. The Geordie Shore star shared the news on Instagram, posting an adorable snap of the newborn. She wrote next to the picture: "Baby boy has arrived safe and sound.

Olivia Bowen and her husband Alex have been enjoying some down time as they count down the weeks to becoming parents. The mum to be, 28, took to social media to share snaps of her and Alex's beautiful break at the luxury spa hotel Grantley Hall, in Yorkshire. She told fans: “At the most stunning hotel wow… @grantleyhall I am in awe.” Olivia then poked fun at her husband as she added: “Alex is excited about a creme brulee - sound on.” Alex, 30, could be heard enjoying and praising his food while Olivia giggled at his excitement.

NetMums, Leanne said potty training had been a nightmare until she began using the Amazon smart speaker for help.She said: "I don't know if everyone has already thought of this and I'm a bit behind, but I thought I'd share."I have an [Echo Dot] (Alexa) in my kitchen. I ask her to set a reminder for every 40 minutes for my son to sit on the potty." Leanne said Ben thinks it's "brilliant" when Alexa addresses him by name, and said: "It's been so successful and really helped his potty training!"She also gives her son a sticker every time he successfully does his business and that accidents have been reduced almost to zero.

Supermarket giants across the UK could soon ask shoppers to ditch cash and card payments, and instead use their face or fingerprints at the checkout. A trial is in place to increase shopper security at the tills, though some may see it as a step closer to a cashless society.

Good Morning Britain’s Susanna Reid has publicly aired her support for BBC’s Louise Minchin after she spoke about her “stalking ordeal” during an interview.Louise spoke to You Magazine and opened up about the experience which left her terrified for her own safety.The incident occurred in July 2020 and Louise “made a call in fear” after “violent threats were posted online” about the star and her 18-year-old daughter Mia.After two years, with her stalker now in prison, Louise still thinks that her life will “never be the same”.She said: “I don’t speak about it lightly, it was a horrific time that has had a massive impact on our family. It’s Mia who has encouraged me to share what happened to us because if I can make any difference to others going through something like this, and raise awareness, I will.

This Morning fans were distracted during today's episode (May 18) of the popular ITV show as two Hollywood actors appeared in the studio. Holly Willoughby and Phillip Schofield welcomed Gossip Girl star Chace Crawford and Lord of the Rings star Karl Urban to the sofa to promote the new season of The Boys.

A man was rushed to hospital with serious injuries after a crash in Bolton.

Foo Fighters drummer Taylor Hawkins reportedly admitted that he “couldn’t f****** do it anymore” just months before he died.Pearl Jam drummer Matt Cameron was a close friend of Hawkins’ and claimed that the musician said those words prior to his death.Matt recorded music with Hawkins under one of his side projects, Night Time Boogie Association, and said that he had a “heart to heart” with Dave Grohl.However, a representative for Foo Fighters denied that Taylor raised those issues and said there was “never a heart to heart” or “any sort of meeting on that topic”.Taylor’s friend and former boss Sass Jordan said that she “thinks he was just so tired” of “the whole game”.A friend who asked to remain anonymous told Rolling Stone: “The fact that he finally spoke to Dave and really told him that he couldn’t do this and that he wouldn’t do it anymore, that was freeing for him.