‘The Godfather of the Rainbow Flag’

Martin Offiah has opened up about his thoughts on the royals as the debate about the family’s role in 21st century Britain churns on.The rugby star spoke candidly on the red carpet for Nordoff Robbins Legends of Rugby Dinner.Martin, 56, was awarded his MBE in 1997 by Prince Charles at Buckingham Palace, whom he described as “fantastic".When asked for his thoughts on the royals, Martin gave a considered response on the subject.“You know, I think your history is your history regardless of whether you think it’s good or bad,” he said.“Similar to our own history, you have to understand it, and the royal family is part of British history.He went on to discuss the potential economic benefits of having a royal family.“It does bring a lot of money, for want of a better term, into the economy and the purse,” Martin explained.“Yeah, I wouldn’t say I’m a royalist as such, but I’m in favour of the royal family.“I think they’re a good thing for this country.That’s something that should be kept.”Ahead of being honoured along with legendary England captain Jason Robinson last Wednesday night, Martin reflected on his proudest sporting achievement.“My proudest moment is probably going to be scoring for Wigan,” he said.“Jason and I are here being honoured tonight.The Wigan club are here tonight and it's their 150th anniversary.“And obviously me scoring in that game with Jason in 1994 at Wembley is what I’m going to be remembered for when I’m no longer here.”Martin was inducted into the Rugby League Hall of Fame in 2013 after an incredibly successful career in the sport.The athlete played for English league clubs Wigan, London Broncos, Widnes and Salford City Reds, while in Australia he also played for Sydney's Eastern Suburbs and St.

Strictly Come Dancing partner, Johannes Radebe, were expecting to receive abuse when they took part in the BBC dance show as the first all-male couple.Speaking recently on That Gaby Roslin Podcast, John said: “I guess, we knew it was going to happen. We fully anticipated a bit of hate.“Johannes, being a black man as well, he anticipated a bit of racial hate, which he got.

Ben Croll “I asked myself, why was it so difficult to name a Quebecois film from the past 25 years that treated sexuality as its central theme?” Côté told Variety. “Why could France foster directors who filmed the human body in direct and unselfconscious ways, and Quebec could not? Were Quebecois more prudish than others?”And so the Montreal-based filmmaker started on his 14th feature, which follows three so-called “hypersexual” women, plagued with troubled histories and fragile mental states, as they participate in a month-long therapy retreat. But as he developed the script with a local sexologist, the filmmaker saw potential traps in two very different directions.“The film could never be meant to judge,” Côté explained.

Brett Bull Each January, the Motion Picture Producers Assn. of Japan holds a press conference to reveal the previous year’s box office data and its list of top-grossing films.One year ago — at what was then thought to be the height of the coronavirus pandemic — the event was a somber gathering: Receipts for 2020 were down a whopping 38% over the year before.On Jan.

Prince Frederic von Anhalt, Zsa Zsa Gabor’s ninth and final husband, was desperate for an heir – so he adopted an adult son and chronicled it on TV. The widower is one of many subjects featured on A&E’s "Adults Adopting Adults," which chronicles his quest to find someone in Beverly Hills who could inherit his estate and care for him. "I tried very hard to find somebody," the 78-year-old told Fox News Digital.

Kanye West recently surprised many by announcing that he is running for president against President Donald Trump and Joe Biden. Voters, especially Democrats, theorized that Kim Kardashian’s husband and Trump have a partnership to get him reelected.

In his first major address since the country went into lockdown amid the coronavirus pandemic, former US president Barack Obama‘s speech read like an indictment of Donald Trump‘s response to the global health crises. The 58-year-old delivered a commencement speech to graduates at historically black colleges and universities (HBCUs) on May 16, and offered his words of wisdom. “More than anything, this pandemic has fully finally torn back the curtain on the idea that so many of the folks in charge know what they’re doing,” Obama said in a clip, which was streamed online as part of the “Show Me Your Walk H.B.C.U. Edition” virtual ceremony. “A lot of them aren’t even pretending to be in charge.”

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LOS ANGELES (Variety.com) – If there ends up being a movie made about the coronavirus pandemic, Robert De Niro wants to portray New York Gov. Andrew Cuomo.

Shady singer extraordinaire Randy Rainbow is well-known for his politically charged parody videos. Although they started off as mock interviews with politicians and celebrities, Randy eventually showed off his singing abilities in parody music videos based on Broadway tunes and pop hits.

During a White House press briefing on Thursday (April 23), President Donald Trump made a comment suggesting that light, heat and disinfectant could kill coronavirus in the body. “I see the disinfectant — where it knocks it out in a minute.

Justin Bieber is refusing to give concertgoers who want one a refund – and folks are not please! Victoria Beckham is using money from the British government to pay her furloughed workers and this has caused quite the controversy in the U.K. Should she have footed the entire bill herself??? Khloe Kardashian and Tristan Thompson – going strong! Some delusional Madonna fans are upset at Perez for keeping it real about her! Brad Pitt‘s spending more time with a very lucky actress! Piers Morgan is fed up with Donald Trump! And more of today’s hottest headlines, including Jennifer Lopez, One Direction, Taylor Swift, Bill Cosby, Ashton Kutcher, Nick Cordero, R. Kelly and MORE!

Meghan Markle and Prince Harry have swiftly responded to Donald Trump's security bill outburst tonight - and made him look very foolish.

Kathy Griffin has slammed president Donald Trump's lack of coronavirus testing in the United States as she confirmed she's been hospitalised with COVID-19.

With his poll numbers sinking lower and trailing Democratic nominee Joe Biden, President Donald Trump is facing a difficult general election this November -- and now, Randy Rainbow is reminding him of that.

Shady singer extraordinaire Randy Rainbow is well-known for his politically charged parody videos. Although they started off as mock interviews with politicians and celebrities, Randy eventually showed off his singing abilities in parody music videos based on Broadway tunes and pop hits.

As the coronavirus pandemic continues to spread throughout the world, President Donald Trump is taking fire from all sides for his administration's lackluster response to the disease's spread throughout the United States. His latest critic, internet star Randy Rainbow, is adding a much-needed musical twist to his denunciation.

Piers Morgan has taken a liking to the ‘new’ Kim Kardashian after years of bashing her and the world must have ended.

As the Democratic primary continues to make national headlines, voters everywhere have been left scratching their heads wondering which of the remaining candidates has the best chance to defeat President Donald Trump in the general election. Just in time for Super Tuesday, internet sensation Randy Rainbow thankfully has a simple answer: any of them.On Tuesday (Mar.

When you think about famous people who might be better off if Twitter never existed, surely Brandi Glanville‘s name will pop up in any conversation, right? (You know, after the obvious one: Donald Trump.)

As coronavirus cases continue to surge throughout the United States, President Donald Trump remains under fire for his continued insistence to not wear a face mask in public. So, comedian Randy Rainbow is here to offer some sage advice to the president yet again.