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Republican Governor Ron DeSantis is the leading defendant in a massive 80-page lawsuit by Equality Florida against the “Don’t Say Gay” law he signed this week. Roberta Kaplan, one of the nation’s top civil rights lawyers, who successfully argued the Supreme Court case that effectively overturned the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA),  is the lead attorney on the case.“Florida House Bill 1557 (widely known as the ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law) is an unlawful attempt to stigmatize, silence, and erase LGBTQ people in Florida’s public schools.

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorThe people who make NBC’s “Dateline” are trying to solve another mystery — but this one will likely never be seen on TV.The show has become known for presenting true-crime stories on NBC’s Friday nights, when Lester Holt and correspondents including Andrea Canning, Josh Mankiewicz, Keith Morrison and Dennis Murphy take viewers across difficult emotional terrain. A crime has been committed and the victim’s loved ones want justice.

Francesco LoPresti died on Monday March 21 at age 24 after a battle with cancer. The TikToker’s girlfriend Kaitlin Reagan told fans that he had passed away in a tearful video on Wednesday March 30. She revealed that she and his family were still processing his death. “I love you unconditionally and I feel so broken. I know you want everyone to know how much their love and support filled your life,” she wrote in the caption for the video. “Thank u for a true love story.”

Brian Steinberg Senior TV EditorAfter more than eight years, the weekday and weekend editions of PBS’ signature evening newscast are finally getting together.Washington’s WETA has long produced the venerable “PBS NewsHour,” the show once known as the “McNeil-Lehrer Report” and now anchored by Judy Woodruff, while New York’s WNET has since 2013 produced the Saturday and Sunday editions of the program. Starting April 2, all seven days will be under the auspices of WETA, with Geoff Bennett, a former NBC News and MSNBC correspondent and anchor who was named the program’s chief Washington correspondent in November, taking the reins of a re-titled half-hour “PBS News Weekend.”“I think we are going to build on ‘NewsHour’s’ traditional mix of news and interviews and in-depth features,” says Bennett, in an interview.

All is fair in love and basketball? Eric Church wrote an email to everyone set to attend his Saturday, April 2, concert, explaining he was canceling the show to watch the University of North Carolina play Duke in the NCAA tournament.

Kate Beckinsale has found the perfect partner and it turns out this person has been there for her all along!The Guilty Party star put her sense of humor front and center when she revealed she's off the market with an amusing social media post. MORE: Kate Beckinsale wows in sheer dress as she spends time with unexpected starKate shared a snapshot of herself cozying up to her "exclusive" date and you won't believe who it is. WATCH: Kate Beckinsale reveals surprise under her oversized skirt In the image, the mom-of-one was glammed up in her Oscars gown and leaning in for a kiss with a life-size photo of herself!She captioned the post: "Am off the market. Feel free to stop speculating.

Lorraine Kelly has opened up about her weight loss journey and shared how she's lost "well over a stone". She's managed to keep her hands off the sweeties and snacks and that's all thanks to Olympic diver, Tom Daley, who's been keeping her busy! Read her exclusive HELLO! diary below...READ: Lorraine Kelly wows in unexpected neon skirt from M&SThis week I received a lovely gift from Olympic gold medal winning diver Tom Daley.

Boxing fans are convinced Eddie Hearn was "still thinking of Ebanie Bridges' weigh-in" in a sit-down interview with the world champion.Bridges, 35, has a tendency to step onto the scales wearing just her lingerie and did just that ahead of her latest fight last weekend, which saw her become the new IBF bantamweight world champion. The Blonde Bomber also loves to tease promoter Hearn in the process.

Comedian Chris Rock has been spotted looking serious and deep in thought as he continues to "process" getting slapped by Will Smith at the Oscars on Sunday night. The 57 year old funnyman had made a G I Jane joke about the Seven Pounds actor's wife Jada Pinkett Smith, 50. Jada suffers from the autoimmune disease alopecia and recently decided to shave her head to take control of the hair loss.

Fans and celebrities around the world have paid their respects to Tom Parker after he sadly passed away on Wednesday.The 33-year-old singer - who rose to fame on The X Factor in boyband The Wanted - has left behind his beloved wife Kelsey and their two children - Aurelia, two, and Bodhi, one. While the world grieves for Tom, grief recovery specialist Jill Attree says what Kelsey needs most is love, support and space. Jill tells OK!: “Kelsey will have the eyes of grieving fans on her.

Kendal Calling has announced an additional wave of acts for its 2022 festival – check out the updated line-up below.The event will take place at Lowther Deer Park in the Lake District between July 28-31, welcoming headline sets from Bastille, Supergrass and Stereophonics. Any remaining tickets can be found here.Organisers have now added more than 100 artists to this year’s bill, including The Cribs, The Big Moon and Hot Chip‘s Megamix.

Glass Animals have shared their cover of Lorde‘s single ‘Solar Power’ – you can listen to the band’s rendition of the 2021 track below.The cover is the latest to be recorded for an ongoing special edition of the Spotify Singles series, which is celebrating the Best New Artist category at this Sunday’s Grammys (April 3).Following on from recent covers in the series by Arlo Parks and Finneas, Glass Animals have now shared their take on Lorde’s ‘Solar Power’, which was the title track from the New Zealand artist’s third studio album.“I chose ‘Solar Power’ because in a time when we were all stuck indoors a bit, this song made me feel like I was on a beach…. we all needed a bit of that!” Glass Animals frontman Dave Bayley said in a statement about their choice of track.“It’s a stunning song, and then I just had a version of it in my head where it was faster with a gospel choir behind it….

Choosing a name for your child can be a very difficult task. Just ask Kylie Jenner, who recently abandoned her original name of Wolf after a few weeks. While choosing a moniker that suits them is one challenge, there is another barrier according to experts at language-learning platform Babbel.

Ben Shephard joked that Susanna Reid’s career “peaked” as they discussed “bonking” in Bridgerton on Good Morning Britain. The co-hosts of the ITV morning show were chatting about how the first season of the hit Netflix series had many steamy scenes, but the second series is notably different and many fans have been disappointed.

Malin Andersson has revealed that she and her boyfriend Jared have split after welcoming their two month old daughter Xaya. The former Love Island star, 29, announced the news to her 291,700 Twitter followers as she shared how 'blindsided' she felt and explained that she is currently 'processing' it all. Malin, who confirmed she was in a relationship June 2021, wrote: "I have always prided myself on being open and transparent on here, so I wanted to let you all know that myself and Jared are no longer together.

Spotify if his podcast becomes censored to the point at which he has to “walk on eggshells” and mind his “Ps and Qs”.The host of The Joe Rogan Experience, which is Spotify’s biggest podcast, said in a recent episode that he’ll back out of his reported $200million, three-and-a-half-year exclusivity deal he agreed with the platform in 2020 should it decide to bow to external criticism.Rogan became embroiled in controversy recently after Neil Young demanded his music be removed from Spotify if the platform wasn’t willing to remove podcast episodes in which Rogan had broadcasted dangerous misinformation over the COVID vaccines.During a recent episode, Rogan, an ex-mixed martial arts commentator and TV host, got into a conversation with MMA fighter Josh Barnett about the podcast industry.“I will quit. If it gets to a point that I can’t do it anymore, where I have to do it in some sort of weird way where I walk on eggshells and mind my p’s and q’s, fuck that!” Rogan said, which you can see in a clip above.He alluded to other controversies, which include his past use of racial slurs that recently came into the spotlight, saying that he worries about “every little thing” being picked on.“There’s more people poring over it but it’s the same thing.

Zawe Ashton was spotted sporting what is believed to be her engagement ring as she enjoyed a romantic meal with Tom Hiddleston.The couple, who first met when they were starring in Harold Pinter's play Betrayal together, looked adorable and very much in love as they chatted during their al fresco meal at a North London cafe.The tactile pair were casually dressed for the outing which saw Zawe rest her hand on Tom's leg while he moved his chair to sit closer to her, following the recent reports that they are engaged. Fresh Meat actress Zawe, 37, wore a beige ruffled maxi dress, pairing it with a white bucket bag and sunglasses.

Ramadan is an important date in the calendar for Muslims across the world. It marks the month when the Prophet Muhammad received the beginning of the Qur’an (the holy book of Islam) from God.This year it starts on April 2nd. For 30 days, observers of the faith will fast from sunrise to sunset while engaging in self-reflection and acts of kindness to others.

Helen Flanagan looked sensational as she slipped into a tiny pink bikini while soaking up the sun in Dubai.The Coronation Street actress, 31, recently jetted out of the UK amid the sudden drop in weather in order to celebrate Charlie's birthday, 12 months after the actress gave birth.Helen flaunted her gym-honed physique as the family took a stroll along the private beach at the Le Royal Meridien Beach Resort & Spa.The family looked in high spirits as son Charlie wore yellow shorts covered in pineapples while Scott opted for bright yellow shorts for the excursion, while Helen's washboard abs were on view for all to see.Showcasing her impressive physique, the actress displayed her ample assets and toned midriff in her pink bikini top that was held up with a string-like strap.Elsewhere, Helen's peachy behind was accentuated by the tiny material that rose high up her bum, almost risking a major wardrobe malfunction while wrapping a sarong around her bottom before going for a walk.The mum-of-three who also shares. Matilda, six, and Delilah, three with Scott was beaming from ear to ear as she took a dip in the warm United Arab Emirates sea.Meanwhile, Scott who plays for Preston North End looked fresh out of the gym as his bursting six-pack was on full display taking in the glistening sun rays on their private beach.During their luxury trip, Helen has been keeping fans updated with their days, frequently taking to social media to share insight.However, she opted to head to the beach to celebrate Scott and Charlie's birthday joint birthday.She said: "Happy Birthday to my boys.

Easter chocolate should be wary of a scam making the rounds on WhatsApp and Facebook.Confectionary giant Cadbury has now issued a warning of a dangerous scam circulating online, which is posing as a competition to win a huge Easter hamper.Their warning came off the back of several reports of people receiving messages on WhatsApp, appearing to be from their contacts, with a link to sign up for a “Cadbury FREE Easter Chocolate Basket”.If you do receive this message you should not click the link, or enter any personal details into the site. Do not share the link with others – it’s a scam.Others have reported seeing an unverified Facebook page named called Cadbury AU.

Hafthor Bjornsson has set his sights on Tyson Fury after defeating bitter rival Eddie Hall earlier this month. After a long wait, the Finn and the former world’s strongest man finally settled their differences, and the 33-year-old prevailed via unanimous points decision.Now the powerhouse has lofty ambitions for an exhibition fight with the WBC heavyweight champion. As much as he would love to square off against one of the best boxers of his generation, he did joke however that he would get his 'ass beat' by the Wythenshawe-native..The Game of Thrones star told SunSport: "It sounds crazy on my behalf to go against the world’s best boxer in the heavyweight division.