Backlash after ‘hacked’ former footballer Iker Casillas apologises over ‘I’m gay’ tweet

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A former bar manager who has worked in hospitality for "half his life" was given a warning for failing to disclose a drink driving conviction but allowed to keep his licence.

Sydney Catholic Schools’ production of School of Rock has left parents clutching their pearls at the show’s “adult themes,” forcing the school to apologise. The show, which took place at the Qudos Bank Arena, was billed as “extraordinary” and a “musical extravaganza” by Sydney Catholic Schools. A casting call video from earlier this year, featuring Sydney Catholic Schools Executive Director Tony Farley, teased, “Our School of Rock arena spectacular will be on a size and scale never seen before in our system of schools.“4000 performers from our 150 schools will perform this worldwide hit musical by Andrew Lloyd Webber, and be part of one of the largest musicals ever seen in the City of Sydney.”However, the “extravaganza” was overshadowed by an uproar from parents over a brief scene involving a same-sex couple, played by two male students. According to Sydney Morning Herald, Parents also complained about the language, disrespect for authority, and a scene where the children “prayed to the God of Rock.” The brief scene with a same-sex couple, however, was the transgression that really caused a stir. “Concerns have included language used in the show that is clearly unacceptable in a school or family setting, adult themes that are alluded to in the show which are in no way endorsed by Sydney Catholic Schools, and disrespect for authority that caused some concern.“Sydney Catholic Schools sincerely apologises and takes responsibility for any elements which caused offence and are undertaking a full review of all aspects of the production which will ensure that a situation such as this will not occur again.”School of Rock is the first time students from across the Sydney Catholic Schools system put on a show of this magnitude. ©

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Billy Bragg has responded to J.K. Rowling after the Harry Potter author accused the musician of “misogyny” for voicing his support of Graham Norton’s views on transgender rights.Yesterday (October 13), Bragg shared a clip of Norton discussing ‘cancel culture’ and trans rights at the recent Cheltenham Literature Festival.“Norton really good here on John Cleese, telling him that ‘cancel culture’ is just accountability, and JK Rowling, suggesting that the media talk directly to trans teens and their parents rather than merely amplifying the takes of a celebrity,” Bragg wrote on Twitter to accompany the clip.Norton really good here on John Cleese, telling him that ‘cancel culture’ is just accountability, and JK Rowling, suggesting that the media talk directly to trans teens and their parents rather than merely amplifying the takes of a celebrity.

Shirley Ballas has issued a fresh dig at viewers of Strictly Come Dancing after revealing the 'vile trolling' she has received. The BBC One dance contest's head judge came under fire over the weekend as she returned to the judging panel for the show's much-loved Movie Week special.

Stacey Solomon appeared to panic her fans, so much so they flooded her with messages and she was forced to respond. The Loose Women star took to Instagram on Tuesday (October 11) with her usual cheery morning message.

After a samba to Hakuna Matata from The Lion King as part of Movie Week, Richie Anderson and Giovanni Pernice became the second couple to leave the BBC One dance contest on Sunday night. The Radio 2 presenter and his professional dance partner found themselves in the bottom two in the results show against Fleur East and Vito Coppola.

Yungblud has hit out at the “deeply entrenched issue with homophobia in football” after two Spanish footballers joked about being gay.Yesterday (October 9) retired Spain and Real Madrid goalkeeper Iker Casillas took to Twitter to say “I hope you respect me: I’m gay” while his former teammate Carles Puyol soon replied saying “it’s time to tell our story, Iker” alongside a heart emoji.A few hours later, both tweets were deleted with Casillas claiming his account had been hacked. “Apologies to all my followers.

Out gay Australian footballer Josh Cavallo has slammed former Spanish goalkeeper Iker Casillas and former Real Madrid captain Carles Puyol for “joking and making fun” about coming out in football.Casillas had tweeted ‘I am gay’ over the weekend, before deleting it and claiming his social media account had been hacked. Cuenta hackeada. Por suerte todo en orden.

claimed he was hacked regarding a tweet which suggested he was gay. The former Real Madrid goalkeeper posted on social media: "I hope you respect me: I'm gay," and has since deleted the tweet. Casillas has claimed he was hacked after he originally received huge praise for the brave statement.