Rowan Atkinson throws voice behind backlash to Scottish Hate Crime Bill

Coleen Rooney has admitted that while she acknowledges her husband Wayne Rooney's past behaviour is "not acceptable", she has "moved on."Speaking on their new Amazon Prime documentary, Rooney, the mum-of-four confirmed that she has forgiven Wayne, 36, for his past misdemeanours.Sitting down alongside him, Coleen, 35, discussed the difficulties they have faced as a couple thanks to Wayne's troubled past.The pair then confessed to feeling lucky that they have managed to work through their tough times and stay together instead of going their separate ways despite the external pressures on them.Coleen said: "I think we’re lucky that we’ve both had the strength and support of each other and around us to keep going and trying, that’s something that we have had to work at."Asked if she has forgiven Wayne, Coleen then replied: "I wouldn’t be standing here if I hadn’t forgiven him."Wayne then revealed how he felt about having to open up to his wife about things that have happened - including his cheating scandal - vowing to change his ways after the tough times they have faced.He said: "When these things have happened, we’ve sat down and I’ve explained what’s happened. It’s not nice, it’s not a nice thing to have to do."It won’t happen again.

Wayne Rooney is one of the more divisive figures in English football history. A supreme talent, but one that has had many chinks to his armour.Very few footballers in English football history have had the same attention and scrutiny on their lives - and now Rooney himself has told his side of the story of his phenomenal life.

Tristan Thompson is enjoying time with his daughter, True.Tristan took to his Instagram Story Wednesday to share a sweet snap of him and the 3-year-old, whom he shares with Khloe Kardashian, just weeks after he admitted to fathering a child with Maralee Nichols.In the pic, True sits on her dad's lap as he holds her close. The father-daughter duo are all smiles, with Tristan leaving two red heart emojis over the photo.Back in December, Tristan was named as the subject of a paternity lawsuit with Maralee.

Wayne Rooney has admitted his regret over sordid affairs that could have cost him his marriage with Coleen.The Manchester United and England legend has spoken candidly on camera about his off-field misdemeanours for the first time in a never-seen-before look at his career.Rooney is released on Amazon Prime Video on Friday and as well as addressing his spectacular life on the pitch, he delves into his sometimes controversial life off it."There stuff that has happened in the past, like things with girls for instance. It is stuff that I regret," Rooney says, just minutes into the documentary."It is stuff that I feel has stuck against my name.

Better Call Saul star Bob Odenkirk has no recollection of the heart attack that almost proved fatal last year, but has pieced together an account of what happened on the show’s Albuquerque set from co-stars Rhea Seehorn, Patrick Fabian and other eyewitnesses.

, the newest spinoff series from Lucasfilm, will premiere on Wednesday, May 25 on Disney+. The news comes as debuted its final chapter, bringing the fan-favorite character’s saga to a close. , meanwhile, sees Ewan McGregor reprising his role as the titular Jedi master, with the series picking up with him 10 years after the events of. At the time, Kenobi suffered his greatest defeat as his apprentice and friend, Anakin Skywalker (Hayden Christensen), turned to the dark side and became Sith Lord Darth Vader.

Disney CEO Bob Chapek said during the company’s first-quarter earnings call Wednesday that ESPN has extended its contract with Peyton Manning and his Omaha Productions that means ESPN2’s alt-Monday Night Football show Monday Night Football with Peyton and Eli will continue through 2024.

Tottenham, with Chelsea fans rubbing their hands together with glee over his potential.The Blues loanee played for Southampton in their Premier League encounter with Spurs and, upon, scoring an equalising goal in the first half, he ran to the stands and started to wildly beat his chest impassionately.The 20-year-old has enjoyed a breakthrough campaign for the Saints this season. In 22 games - 14 of which were starts - he has found the net on eight occasions.As such, Blues fans are absolutely delighted with how one of their loanee strikers is doing.One said: “Broja is proper Chels with that celebration.”Another wrote: “Broja scoring against spurs is proper Chelsea energy.”One joked (presumably): “Armando Broja is Chelsea's best attacker.

Kathie Lee Gifford is promoting her latest book The Jesus I Know: Honest Conversations and Diverse Opinions About Who He Is, and recently called in to “The Katie McGrady Show” on SiriusXM’s Catholic Channel.

Mario Cantone says cancel culture has everyone on their toes.

A new approach. While reflecting on her dating life since her split from Randall Emmett, Lala Kent noted that she has learned her lesson when it comes to meeting someone new.

Sarah Palin briefly took the stand in her libel trial against The New York Times on Wednesday, while the editor responsible for inserting incorrect language in a 2017 op ed said that he “felt terrible” about the mistake, but denied that it was intentional.

The 12th Annual Governors Awards is on the move.

A post shared by Jeff B. Cohen (@jeff_b_cohen)The men have reunited several times in the past, something fans of the movie can't get enough of. After Jeff's post, Josh Gad even commented, "Love this."Both Jeff and Ke Huy have largely retreated from the spotlight since their "Goonies" days.

Ed Sheeran and Taylor Swift are preparing to release their long awaited collaboration on Friday.Fans of the two artists have been speculating about the new song, with rumors suggesting it could be a reworked version of Sheeran’s song ‘The Joker And The Queen.’ Now the singer is confirming that theory after his appearance at the red carpet of the BRIT Awards.Ed was asked about his upcoming projects, revealing that his next single “comes out on Friday and it’s with Taylor Swift,” sharing his excitement, the singer said, “We’re literally announcing that in like an hour.”He went on to post a snippet of the song on social media, captioned “The Joker And The Queen featuring my good friend @taylorswift13 is out this friday.” The pair have been friends for a while now, with Ed even defending Taylor back in 2015 at the Video Music Awards.This is not the first time the two artists work together, with Sheeran collaborating on Taylor’s song ‘Run’ from her album ‘Red’ (Taylor’s Version).

tweeted. “I have your back, and my Administration will continue to fight for the protections and safety you deserve.”The bill, which critics have dubbed the “Don’t Say Gay” bill passed the State Senate Education Committee along party lines on Tuesday, with Democrats arguing that the bill will be interpreted and enforced by school districts in a way that effectively gags any discussion about LGBTQ-related topics, even in passing. A nearly identical version working its way through the House of Representatives was reported favorably from the Florida House Education & Employment Committee and has since been referred to the House Judiciary Committee.Republicans have touted the bill as a “parental rights” measure that will alert parents before their children are exposed to topics to which they morally object or think should not be broached in school, such as sexual orientation or gender identity.

tortured by authorities in Venezuela, a court has heard. Matthew Heath was arrested and charged in an alleged terrorist plot to tamper with oil refineries and electrical service to spark unrest in the socialist country.

FUNNYMAN Rowan Atkinson looks jittery as he visits an Italian restaurant — but then Mr Bean finds trouble wherever he Romes. The 65-year-old, worth £116million, took his partner Louise Ford, 36, and their young daughter Isla to a diner taking part in the cut-price Eat Out to Help Out scheme.

Rowan Atkinson is among the high-profile figures to have signed a letter expressing opposition to the Scottish Government’s Hate Crime Bill.

Rowan Atkinson, 65, has signed a letter alongside actress Elaine C Smith and writers Chris Brookmyre and Val McDermid against the SNP’s Hate Crime and Public Order Bill.The group has concerns about its impact in relation to “stirring up hatred”, which could see those who express divisive views spend up to seven years in prison.Mr Yousaf has defended the act as an “important milestone” in the fight against prejudice.In a letter composed by the Humanist Society Scotland, they explained: “The Bill creates stirring up offences without any intent being examined; merely that words, action, or artwork might do so.“This offence could even be applied to being in possession of materials produced by someone else, where sharing the material could stir

limit freedom of expression.The comedy legend has joined more than 20 prominent cultural figures in signing a letter which calls on Holyrood ministers to make significant changes to the new legislation.Artists who have previously backed independence are also among those to sign, including crime writer Val McDermid, actress Elaine C Smith, and playwright Alan Bissett.Justice secretary Humza Yousaf has said the Hate Crime bill would strike the right balance between respecting freedom of speech and tackling hate speech.But opposition parties have raised concerns about the proposals, particularly with regard to elements of the new law aimed at preventing "stirring up hatred".Last month the Scottish Police Federation said the new hate crime law