JoJo Siwa has a blunt response to right-wing commentator Candace Owens’ suggestion that she’s only pretending to be gay to drum up attention.
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his Tweet. “A fuller apology and explanation of the point I was raising is attached.”The attached letter detailed many aspects of his initial tweet.“I see that raising the question of gender identity within the casting process on a platform like Twitter was not a good idea,” it begins.
“For that, I apologize, enormously. I acknowledge it has only stirred up and inflamed attitudes and made us all dig our heels in.”Pearce acknowledged that the subject is “complex and sensitive.”“I want to take this opportunity to say it is very clear to me that in many areas of life discrimination, which should have no place in a modern society unfortunately still thrives,” Pearce continued.
“Indeed members of my own family have been subjected to different but every bit as pernicious prejudice.”“Our industry is already a cesspool of politics, bums on seats funding, nepotism, and favoritism,” his letter continued. “It’s clear a great many minority communities are underrepresented onscreen and that so too are actors from those communities.
But I don’t believe artists should have to announce their personal identity, sexual preference, political stance, disability, religious beliefs, etc. to attain work.”Pearce’s career kicked off with the role of a drag queen in the 1994 film “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.” “A question – if the only people allowed to play trans characters r trans folk, then r we also suggesting the only people trans folk can play r trans characters?” he wrote in the since-deleted tweet.
JoJo Siwa has a blunt response to right-wing commentator Candace Owens’ suggestion that she’s only pretending to be gay to drum up attention.
me,” Sam says.One Million Moms has accused Indeed of attempting to “normalize sin” by “desensitizing” viewers to depictions of homosexuality, and has launched a petition calling on the company to pull the commercial from the airwaves. So far, 13,808 people have signed the petition.“A recent commercial for Indeed’s job search website specifically focuses on people who are not just looking for a job but a particular work ‘culture’ as well,” the organization wrote on its petition.
Disney+ and Hulu, and on the Nat Geo TV and ABC apps.Starring Bel Powley as Miep and Liev Schreiber as Otto Frank, “A Small Light” also stars Amira Casar as Edith Frank, Billie Boullet as Anne Frank, Ashley Brooke as Margot Frank, Andy Nyman as Hermann van Pels, Caroline Catz as Auguste van Pels, Rudi Goodman as Peter van Pels and Noah Taylor as Dr. Fritz Pfeffer.
Carly Pearce and Gwen Stefani's «Just a Girl» moment was a long time coming! The duo joined forces to perform No Doubt's iconic 1995 single at the CMT Music Awards on Sunday in Austin, Texas, with Pearce gushing over the bond they share earlier that night on the red carpet. «I love her,» Pearce, who recently opened for Blake Shelton on his Back to the Honky Tonk Tour, said of the pop star. «I've gotten to know her pretty well being on tour with Blake and she just is a true fan of songwriting, just like me.
We all know the Beckhams have got heaps of money thanks to their long-standing careers, sponsorship deals and their own businesses, so it’s never a surprise when we see them enjoying the most elaborate of things. From spending time on their family yacht to zooming around in David’s apparent £3 million car collection, the former footballer has turned heads again.
EastEnders was full of emotional scenes on Thursday as the BBC One soap aired a heartbreaking exit after Lola Pearce's devastating news. Only recently, Lola has come to terms with a brain tumour diagnosis, and despite knowing her days are numbered, she has continued to be an optimistic and uplifting presence for those around her. However, earlier this week, Lola was asked to come in for her hospital appointment one week earlier than originally planned.
2 min read In line with today being Trans Day of Visibility and the current negativity towards the trans community I thought it timely to share some thoughts on trans inclusion in sport.
David Cronenberg returned to filmmaking after an eight-year hiatus with “Crimes Of The Future” last year. And the body horror maestro, now 80, hasn’t lost a step, with critics loving the film at its world premiere at Cannes.
Guy Pearce raised a question around trans actors playing both trans and non-trans characters in a now-deleted tweet.
EXCLUSIVE: Filming is to begin on May 8 in Toronto on David Cronenberg’s next movie, The Shrouds, which will star Vincent Cassel (La Haine), Diane Kruger (Inglourious Basterds), and Guy Pearce (Memento).
David de Gea has turned down Manchester United's first offer of a new contract although both parties are confident of finding a resolution, according to reports.
Guy Pearce has apologised for making a controversial statement about transgender actors. Earlier this week, the Australian actor took to Twitter to share a message in which he questioned the roles "trans folk" can play. "A question - if the only people allowed to play trans characters are trans folk, then are we also suggesting the only people trans folk can play are trans characters?" he asked.
Paul O’Grady famously snapped back at police officers who conducted ‘homophobic’ raids at gay bars in London and Manchester during the AIDS epidemic.
Zack Sharf Digital News Director Guy Pearce issued a lengthy apology statement on Twitter after he generated backlash for a controversial statement on transgender actors. In a since-deleted tweet, the “Memento” and “Mare of Easttown” actor mused about the roles trans actors can play. “A question — if the only people allowed to play trans characters are trans folk, then are we also suggesting the only people trans folk can play are trans characters?” Pearce wrote. “Surely that will limit your career as an actor? Isn’t the point of an actor to be able play anyone outside your own world?” While apologizing for “crassly focusing” on an “already-harassed minority,” Pearce also wrote: “I see that raising the question of gender identity within the casting process on a platform like Twitter was not a good idea. For that, I apologize, enormously. I acknowledge it has only stirred up and inflamed attitudes and made us all dig our heels in. I take responsibility for that and again, apologize for starting a fire.”
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Guy Pearce has apologised after sparking a social media debate about transgender acting roles.The Australian actor, who famously portrayed a drag queen in 1994’s The Adventures Of Priscilla, Queen Of The Desert, recently came under fire for questioning whether or not only transgender actors should be allowed to play transgender roles.Pearce tweeted on Monday (March 27): “A question – if the only people allowed to play trans characters are trans folk, then are we also suggesting the only people trans folk can play are trans characters?“Surely that will limit your career as an actor? Isn’t the point of an actor to be able to play anyone outside your own world?”While many of Pearce’s followers agreed with him, others argued that trans actors should be prioritised for trans roles, due to the current lack of opportunities in film and television.“Okay, so if this debate is actually about trans actors not getting the opportunities to work like other actors do, then let’s be clear about that and state that precisely,’ Pearce replied to one person.“Also, why should one’s personal position be relevant when it comes to casting? That’s private. It’s our own business.
LA Confidential and Memento star Guy Pearce has made a lengthy apology after tweeting about the debate around roles for trans actors.
The New York Post.Umberger, 33, and Ramirez, 25, died from “acute intoxication” from a mix of fentanyl, cocaine, ethanol, and other drugs, according to the New York City Medical Examiner’s office, which ruled both deaths homicides earlier this month. Ramirez was found dead inside a taxi on the Lower East Side in April of last year after being seen leaving the Ritz Bar and Lounge, a gay club in Hell’s Kitchen, with three unidentified men.His wallet and phone were missing, delaying notification, and his family later reported that his bank account had been emptied of about $20,000 through apps such as Venmo and Zelle. His credit cards were maxed out after being used to purchase items like expensive dinners and spa services. In January, an NYPD spokesman told ABC New York that a man, Andre Butts, had been arrested last June for using Ramirez’s credit card to buy two pairs of Nike sneakers for $544.38 at an upscale store in Manhattan’s SoHo neighborhood, just hours after Ramirez’s body was discovered. Umberger was last seen on Saturday, May 28, 2022 after a night out at the gay nightclub Q NYC, while in town for a work trip.
EastEnders fans were left in pieces on Monday night, as the latest instalment of the popular BBC soap saw Walford favourite Lola Pearce dealt a harrowing health update. Fans have already seen the popular character come to terms with a brain tumour diagnosis in recent weeks, yet despite knowing her days are numbered, Lola has continued to be an optimistic and uplifting presence for those around her.
Bad weather forever — or not. When The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City premiered in 2020, Heather Gay and Whitney Rose were the best of friends, but their relationship has since gotten rocky.