Israel Folau’s Bid to Return to Australia Fails

2 min read Virgin Australia is taking fabulous to new heights, announcing it will operate a Pride Flight from Brisbane to Sydney on Friday 5 March, ahead of the country’s largest annual gay and lesbian celebration.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans EditorStone Canyon Entertainment has announced the start of production on “Who Are the Marcuses,” a feature documentary about a mysterious couple who donated half a billion dollars to Israel, the largest single gift in the history of the state.Matthew Mishory is directing, with Stone Canyon’s Bradford Schlei and Alvaro Fernandez producing, and executive producers Marc Bennett and Rhino Films’ Stephen Nemeth.

The Australian Academy of Cinema and Television Arts (AACTA) today announced the nominees for its 10th AACTA International Awards with Searchlight’s Nomadland in the lead at six mentions including Best Film, Director, Actress, Screenplay and Supporting Actress and Actor. Also scoring several mentions are DreamWorks/Netflix’s The Trial Of The Chicago 7, Netflix’s Mank, Focus’ Promising Young Woman and Sony Pictures Classic’s The Father.

LITTLE ROCK, Ark. -- A federal appeals court on Friday ruled that Arkansas' law requiring state contractors to pledge not to boycott Israel is unconstitutional.A three-judge panel of the 8th U.S.

Hot on the heels of this summer’s most popular show, Married at First Sight UK confirms it’s returning to our screens. It will air on E4 this summer and producers promise it’ll be bigger and better than ever.Taking inspiration from the global phenomenon Married at First Sight Australia, this new version of the UK show promises to be the most explosive yet.

direct to your inboxFormer Wigan Warriors forward Gabe Hamlin returned to the field today after completing a two-year drugs ban.Hamlin turned out for Cronulla Sharks in a trial match against St George Illawarra Dragons and put in an impressive performance, 22 months since last taking to the field.He was suspended by the Warriors in April 2019 after he returned a positive sample following their opening-round clash with Leeds Rhinos earlier that year.

Steven Spielberg has been awarded Israel's prestigious 2021 Genesis Prize in recognition of his contribution to cinema, his philanthropic works and his efforts to preserve the memory of the Holocaust, organizers announced Wednesday. The $1 million award is granted each year to a person for their professional achievements, contributions to humanity and commitment to Jewish values.

Hatem Abd Elhamed has landed in Israel as he nears a return to Hapoel Be'er Sheva.The defender has been granted a move back to his homeland after being unable to settle in Glasgow.Elhamed has been separated from his family during the Covid-19 pandemic but he enjoyed an emotional reunion airport reunion with his son.The 29-year-old's agent Dudu Dahan shared footage, which appeared to be captured by local TV news, of the pair embracing once again after months apart.Elhamed made 30 appearances for

JERUSALEM -- Music legend Stevie Wonder on Tuesday was awarded Israel's Wolf Prize, headlining a group of laureates in the arts and sciences receiving the prestigious recognition.Wonder was recognized for “his tremendous contribution to music and society enriching the lives of entire generations of music lovers,” according to a statement from President Reuven Rivlin's office.The Wolf Foundation is a state-owned entity that issues the award to promote excellence in science and the arts.

We've seen it done on Australian Survivor, The Block, MasterChef, My Kitchen Rules, even Bachelor In Paradise can be considered an all-star spin-off of The Bachelor and The Bachelorette.

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TV stars Ant and Dec have hinted that I’m A Celebrity… Get Me Out Of Here! could well be returning to Wales. Last year, the hit show swapped the warm climes of Australia for a cold castle in Wales amid the coronavirus pandemic.

St.George Illawarra has sent an application to the NRL in a bid to get Israel Folau’s services in a two year deal. The decision is being considered, despite ARLC chairman Peter V’landys’ indications that Folau would no longer be able to play after his homophobic controversies in 2019.Folau has already harmed the queer sporting community, but his acceptance into the Dragons despite this will only compound his damage further.

2 min read Australia’s National Rugby League Chairman is on a collision course with one of their franchise clubs after the St George Dragons requested to include Israel Folau in their 2021 squad and see him return to Australian sport for the first time since his disgraced sacking over homophobic statements in 2019.