Taylor Swift Reveals Her High School Graduation Wasn't What She Expected in ' Dear Class of 2020'

Harry Potter author JK Rowling has bravely opened up about being a survivor of sexual assault and domestic abuse.The literally whiz spoke frankly about her personal experience in a long blog post as she defended herself from accusations of transphobia.Rowling said that she and other survivors are "slurred as bigots" when they argue for the need of single sex public spaces such as toilets and changing rooms.She wrote: "I've been in the public eye now for over 20 years and have never talked publicly about being a domestic abuse and sexual assault survivor."This isn't because I'm ashamed those things happened to me, but because they're traumatic to revisit and remember."I also feel protective of my daughter from my first marriage.

Pupils will return to South Ayrshire schools in "group rotation systems," it has been confirmed.The region's education boss, Douglas Hutchison, today said that the majority of primary classrooms will run on a "two group" rota.But 12 primaries - as yet unnamed - may have to operate a three group system due to limitations on space.South Ayrshire's education chief confirmed the plans in a letter addressed to parents outlining the potential return to schools.He said the "preferred rotation" was two groups, which was an option supported by 66 per cent of parents who completed a recent survey."At present we are able to confirm that 30 of our primary schools and all four of our stand alone early years centres are able to accommodate a two group

How much can one controversial tweetstorm cost? That’s the burning question as Warner Bros., Universal Parks & Resorts and Scholastic execs all grapple with the fallout after Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling, 54, spent part of Sunday tweeting her views on cisgender and transgender women, whom she said, by nature of biology, will never be the same.

A woman has been jailed after carrying out a number of ‘despicable’ distraction thefts against elderly and vulnerable people.Tracey MacDonald, 41, was caught after being ‘named and shamed’ on social media.She repeatedly approached older women in Wythenshawe, distracted them, before stealing cash.MacDonald, of no fixed address, stole a total of around £1,300 from the five women, Manchester Crown Court heard.She pleaded guilty to five counts of theft from a person at an earlier hearing, but the court deferred her sentence to allow her to ‘go straight'.MacDonald failed to attend court in March, so was arrested and remanded into custody.Today (Tuesday), she appeared via video-link from HMP Styal.

warned headteachers away from welcoming more pupils back. Greater Manchester officials have been analysing the data they have available to work out a more localised picture of Covid levels within communities here, although infection rates - which are based on incomplete data - are only one measure used to work that out.The mayor, Andy Burnham, said today that council leaders had agreed ‘in principle’ to the creation of a ‘heat map’ that can be used by the public to work out the level of risk in their own community, which will use a range of different figures that will take some time to compile.

Twitter followers he was involved in a car accident today following a collision with a “semi-truck”.The Puppy Love hitmaker revealed the damage the accident had caused with a snap of his white Tesla, which had been dented and was covered in scratches.Donny was pictured standing in front of his vehicle with his arms folded in the post, which he also shared with his 197,000 Instagram followers.Explaining the situation, Donny confirmed “no one was hurt” during the collision.He wrote: “My @Tesla had a messy encounter with a semi-truck today.“I’m grateful to report that no one was hurt.

Alicia Keys asked her 30 million Twitter followers one question: "Do you know what happened to Breonna Taylor?"

Buckingham Palace is making some changes to their usual celebration honouring the Queen’s birthday.

Jill Goldsmith Some Universal CityWalk dining and shopping locations resumed operations Wednesday from noon to 8 pm in what the park called “a thoughtful phased reopening” with enhanced health and safety measures.There’s been no date set yet for the reopening of the Universal Studios Hollwyood theme park but the playbook in Los Angeles and Orlando – for both Universal and Walt Disney — has been to open commercial areas with restaurants and shops adjacent to the parks first.Additional venues will be added as the CityWalk phased opening continues. Complimentary self-parking is available during this initial reopening period.

abuse and sexual assault. The Harry Potter author opened up on her painful experiences as she addressed some of the reasons behind her controversial comments on transgender issues.

Nellie Andreeva Co-Editor-in-Chief, TVMTV has ended its relationship with reality star Taylor Selfridge and has pulled the plug on her new special after racist tweets from years ago resurfaced on social media.“MTV pulled Teen Mom OG At Home: Cory & Taylor’s Baby Special from its Tuesday schedule and is ending our relationship with Taylor Selfridge in light of her past racist statements on social media,” the network said in a statement provided to Deadline. “MTV strongly condemns systemic racism and stands with those raising their voices against injustice.”Selfridge addressed her past comments during season 8 of Teen Mom OG.“At the time, because I was younger, I wasn’t thinking it was anything negative.

Anthony D'Alessandro Editorial Director/Box Office EditorIn a 3,600-word long essay posted to her website this morning, Harry Potter author J.K. Rowling sought to clarify and expound upon the statements she made about the trans community on Saturday over Twitter, which caused an uproar in recent days drawing rebukes from GLAAD and Wizarding World actors Daniel Radcliffe and Eddie Redmayne.“I forgot the first rule of Twitter – never, ever expect a nuanced conversation – and reacted to what I felt was degrading language about women.

Dee Nguyen is seeking help with her mental health following her offensive social media comments and MTV severing ties with her, a rep for the Challenge contestant exclusively confirmed to E! News.  "Dee is currently in a mental health awareness spa resort in an undisclosed location with minders, coping with everything transpiring to the most recent events," her rep said in a statement. "At this time she's focusing on getting better for her well being and focusing on what's next." On Sunday, The Challenge: Total Madness contestant Bayleigh Dayton spoke out against Nugyen over a recent since-deleted tweet and Instagram comment Nguyen posted regarding the Black Lives Matter movement.

J.K. Rowling is speaking out after being roundly criticized for recent comments about trans people.

Emmerdale 's Cain and Aaron Dingle (Jeff Hordley and Danny Miller) were seen isolating together in tonight's lockdown special.

After Stassi Schroeder and Kristen Doute were fired from Vanderpump Rules, Billie Lee took to Twitter to call for Jax Taylor to be let go, as well. "@BravoTV, what about Jax Taylor? He refused to film with me because I was trans and called him out on his white cis privilege," she tweeted on Tuesday.

Music mogul Russell Simmons is opening up about the sexual assault allegations brought against him in the HBO documentary “On the Record.” The documentary gives first-hand accounts of rape claims made against Russell by multiple women, allegations that he has repeatedly denied.In an interview with the Breakfast Club, Russell talks about how he felt when he heard the accounts of these women. “I could never say that someone doesn’t feel victimized,” Russell Simmons said. “Thirty years ago…these stories are 25 to 40 years old.

Donny Osmond has confirmed he is OK after his car was involved in an accident on Wednesday. The 62-year-old entertainer shared a photo of his banged-up Tesla while informing fans that it collided with a semi-truck.

Spain will likely become more expensive as airports announce that individual airlines will be responsible for covering the cost of new coronavirus safety measures.

Rolling Stone reports that the revamped category will “include the more progressive elements of R&B and may include samples and elements of hip-hop, rap, dance, and electronic music.

comments that led to her being accused of transphobia, and to explain why she felt the need to voice her opinions.Last weekend the Harry Potter author criticised an article shared on Twitter for its use of the term “people who menstruate” instead of women.Many claimed she was being transphobic because her comments suggested that you can only be classed as a woman if you menstruate. Rowling then proceeded to write a string of tweets claiming the push for trans rights would erase the concept of sex and, subsequently, the lived experience of women.In a new essay (read in full here) the novelist has listed her reasons for supporting the concept of sex while also throwing her support behind trans people.