Texas employers issue letter urging lawmakers not to pass anti-LGBTQ bills

Jack Antonoff and Lucy Dacus have announced that proceeds from their upcoming Texas shows will be donated to abortion charities following the introduction of the state’s new anti-abortion bill.The new legislation, Senate Bill 8, bans most abortions in Texas and makes the state the most restrictive in the US in terms of access to abortion services, according to the New York Times.It prohibits aborting a foetus once cardiac activity can be detected, which is generally around six weeks – a very early point in a pregnancy, when women may not even know they are pregnant.The bill makes no exceptions for victims of rape or incest, and authorises citizens to sue abortion providers or anyone involved in facilitating an abortion for a minimum of

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!The Queen was reportedly eager to arrange peace talks between Prince Harry and other royals during her recent trip to Balmoral. Prince William and Kate Middleton brought their three children to the royal estate in Scotland over the Bank Holiday weekend.It was the first time they’d all seen each other since Prince Philip’s death in April, Vanity Fair reported.

The Food Network has issued a statement distancing itself from a controversial tweet from a former show host, saying it “regrets providing him a platform.”

Jon Hamm, 50, and his girlfriend Anna Osceola, 33, looked rather loved up as they frolicked in the Mediterranean Sea earlier this week.The happy couple was seen lapping up the sun as they enjoyed the outdoors during the last weeks of summer.The pair, who share a 17-year age gap, have been dating for over a year now. On vacation: Jon Hamm, 50, and his girlfriend Anna Osceola, 33, looked relaxed and loved up as they frolicked in the Mediterranean Sea earlier this weekDuring one outing, the Mad Men star sported a white ball cap, a white t-shirt, and a yellow printed pair of shorts.He added black and white striped slides to his outfit and carried a large white tote bag.

Plenty of fans and industry folks brushed off Scarlett Johansson‘s lawsuit concerning “Black Widow” pivoting from theatrical release to a hybrid model as something that could be resolved privately. But with Johansson’s legal team publicly coming out against arbitration and the lawsuit seemingly moving forward, the first bit of fallout at Marvel Studios has arrived, and it involves the Russo Brothers.

Michael Schneider Variety Editor at LargeAfter 20 years and 32 seasons, CBS’ “The Amazing Race” remains one of the gold standards of reality competition TV, having won 10 Emmys in that series category since its inception, more than any other show. Production on “The Amazing Race” currently remains on hiatus, unfortunately, as the world continues to contend with the ongoing COVID-19 pandemic.

Manori Ravindran International EditorSome A-list actors get treated like rock stars at film festivals, but when the real rock stars arrive, it’s another level of fandom.Jimmy Page, the 77-year-old lead guitarist of Led Zeppelin, received a hero’s welcome in Venice on Saturday, where “Becoming Led Zeppelin,” the band’s first proper documentary since the band’s conception in 1968, premiered to bursts of rapturous applause across its 137-minute runtime.The film received a standing ovation that may have broken “Dune’s” six-minute Venice record had it not been for Page cutting the fanfare short at three minutes and politely exiting.Simona Ripamonti was among a group of Led heads awaiting the rock icon — the only one of the three remaining band

Daily Star's biggest headlines straight to your inbox!Boxing promoter Eddie Hearn has urged Conor McGregor to fight sensational YouTuber-turned-boxer Jake Paul.Paul has won all four of his professional fights, overcoming former UFC Welterweight champion Tyron Woodley last Sunday.The controversial content creator has been calling for McGregor for some time now, leaving fans hopeful of a potential blockbuster clash between the two.Hearn acknowledged that while McGregor would be an insane step up in quality for the 24-year-old, it would be an incredible opportunity for Paul to establish himself and make more money.“Look, you’ve got to take your hat off,” Hearn told IFL.

Jessie J revealed she is ‘starting back up’ as she put on a mini concert amid her health issues.The Bang Bang singer, 33, announced that she had been diagnosed with Ménière’s disease last year, with the condition impacting the ear.She recently opened up about the illness, explaining that she is in pain every day over the symptoms.After taking a brief social media break, the star returned to Instagram with an incredible video as she belted out songs in her living room.Beside the clip, in which she performed Defying Gravity, she penned: ‘Defying Gravity with no makeup on swollen (allergies) eyes in house clothes putting on a mini concert (one song sung twice) after not singing for over a month with a sassy about of reverb to an audience of

(CNN)Amanda Kloots returned to Broadway to honor her late husband, Nick Cordero.The co-host of "The Talk" attended the opening night of "Waitress," a Broadway musical which her husband starred in before his death last year.Cordero died from complications of Covid-19.Kloots posted to her Instagram page a series of photos from New York City's iconic The Barrymore Theater."A standing ovation before the show even began! What a night! To see a Broadway show again tonight was unbelievable. I've actually never seen a show like this one tonight," Kloots captioned her post.

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Coronation Street actor Sean Ward, 33, was seen being led away by police from an anti-vaxxers' protest in London yesterday.The star, who played Callum Logan in the ITV drama for 11 months, was dressed plainly in a white t-shirt and black trousers as he looked at the ground while being led away.The actor had his hands cuffed behind his back as he was flanked by two policemen who were escorting him away.The police officer to the star's right was pictured gripping a brown bag as she escorted the former Corrie actor away from the scene.Footage of the moment Sean was apprehended was also captured by the public and posted on social media.The Metropolitan Police has said that it doesn't comment on individual arrests and it isn't known why he was

Ryan Kent before opting to go for Dan James. Marcelo Bielsa is known to be a big fan of Kent and tried to take him to Elland Road on two previous occasions.

Manori Ravindran International EditorLed Zeppelin guitarist Jimmy Page didn’t hold back in detailing why the band has refused to participate in a single documentary until now.Bernard MacMahon’s “Becoming Led Zeppelin” premieres at the Venice Film Festival Saturday afternoon, and tickets for all 12 press and public screenings of the film have sold out — easily making it one of the most sought-after movies at the fest.

material wealth. Influence and inspiration are also a part of a person’s legacy, and that can be put into play while still one is still alive.

The Sims 4‘s Spa Day expansion pack is gaining a huge content update next week according to a recent Maxis livestream.Originally spotted by Eurogamer, last night’s livestream provided details on the content update for the 2015 expansion pack, with a wealth of new features and improvements offered for free to existing owners.Previously, the Spa Day expansion pack for The Sims 4 focused on health and relaxation and that trend has continued with this hefty content update.

View this post on InstagramThe story began with Destiny’s Child, originally Girl’s Tyme, which came together in 1990 in Beyoncé Knowles’ hometown of Houston, Texas. Best known as a three, alongside Kelly Rowland, Michelle Williams, triple threat, trio dressing ruled.

Queen Elizabeth II is allegedly concerned about the ongoing troubles that have rocked the monarchy. According to a palace source, the 95-year-old is particularly worried about the ongoing tensions concerning her grandsons, Prince William and Prince Harry, as well as their father, Prince Charles.

POOCH Perfect will not be making a comeback to our screens as it has been axed after just one season. The dog grooming competition, hosted by Sheridan Smith and co-host pooch Stanley, aired its first season on the BBC but was met with controversy.

Bruno Fernandes that Manchester United need to win the Premier League title this year.And it's a message the returning Old Trafford hero wants passed on to his new team-mates by his Portuguese compatriot.Ronaldo has signed for the Red Devils having previously shone in the Premier League with United.The 36-year-old has been allowed to leave Portugal's squad during the international break and landed in Manchester on Thursday.He is expected to train at Carrington for the first time on Wednesday once he completes a five-day quarantine period.But Ronaldo already has success in mind with United having last lifted the Premier League trophy back in 2013.The Sun claim he has spoken to Fernandes and told him to tell the other players that they need

Hollyoaks legend Jen Metcalfe has been known for setting pulses racing since she first found fame as a page three model in the early 2000s.Now an established actress who plays the role of Mercedes McQueen in the Channel 4 soap, the Yorkshire lass has proved she has only got hotter with age as her 559,000 followers would know.But the brunette beauty has been on quite a rollercoaster when it comes to her love life throughout her time as an actress as a model in the public eye.As she approaches her 38th birthday, the Daily Star has taken a look back at some of her sexiest snaps from over the years to celebrate her birthday bash.Jen’s entertainment career first started out as a Page 3 model for The Sun where the mum-of-one flaunted her sexy