Sadie Sink is taking a break from filming the final season of Stranger Things to enjoy what Paris Fashion Week has to offer!
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request for arbitration with World Aquatics, the governing body in swimming and diving events, effectively dashing any hope she had of competing in the Olympics or elite global competitions, reports The New York Times.The Lausanne, Switzerland-based international body, established to settle disputes related to elite sporting competitions, ruled that Thomas did not have standing to bring the case because she was not a member of its member federation — USA Swimming — prior to bringing her challenge.Thomas had also not competed in female events “for the purpose of qualification or selection” for World Aquatics competitions, such as the Olympics or world championships.Technically, NCAA meets, like those Thomas competed in, are not governed by World Aquatics, even though the college sporting organization has adopted a policy of deferring to individual sporting bodies to determine athlete eligibility.Thomas first began transitioning in May 2019 when she began hormone replacement therapy. She swam for the University of Pennsylvania’s men’s team over a three-year period from 2017 to 2020.By the fall of 2020, she met what were, at the time, the NCAA’s hormone therapy requirements for competing in female sports.
However, the bulk of the season was canceled due to the COVID-19 pandemic.Like many NCAA athletes, she was granted another year of eligibility and began competing for the women’s team during the 2021-22 season. She smashed longstanding school, pool, and program records in various events.Just prior to Thomas winning the 500-yard freestyle race at the 2022 NCAA Division I Swimming and Diving Championships, USA Swimming responded to an outcry over her success at the collegiate level by adopting a policy meant to weed out most
.Sadie Sink is taking a break from filming the final season of Stranger Things to enjoy what Paris Fashion Week has to offer!
Hollyoaks hunk Gary Lucy has teased fans with a thrilling social media post this morning, as he gave the impression of a sun-soaked new role as he donned his iconic police uniform.The 42-year-old actor, best known for his role in the legendary police drama The Bill, has certainly got tongues wagging as he slipped back into his copper's uniform for the first time in 14 years.The teaser trailer shows Lucy striding confidently back into action, seemingly hinting at a new acting project. Swapping the dreary British weather for the glorious sunshine of Western Australia, the move coincides with the star's recent collaboration with the Western Australia Police Force, an initiative aimed at encouraging UK officers to work in sunny Austrilia.
Julian Assange has landed back in his native Australia after entering a guilty plea at a U.S. District Court in the Northern Mariana Islands.
Wikileaks founder Julian Assange agreed to plead guilty Monday to a felony count of illegally disseminating national security material in a deal with the U.S. Justice Department, according to court documents. In exchange, Assange will be released from a British prison after five years behind bars.
Zara Tindall could potentially step into the role of becoming Prince William's Princess Anne in a "slimmed down monarchy" when he ascends to the throne, according to royal commentator Angela Mollard.
Lexi Carson Jerry Seinfeld shut down another group of pro-Palestine hecklers at his stand-up show in Australia, which was only the most recent occurrence in his chain of disruptions during the comedian’s tour. On Saturday night, Seinfeld was performing to thousands of fans at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena when a group of pro-Palestine protesters began shouting, “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free,” toward the end of his set. “Oh, you’re back.
Jerry Seinfeld is working through his range of heckler put-downs after he was interrupted once more during his stand-up show in Australia on Saturday evening.
Jerry Seinfeld has brutally shut down yet another group of anti-Israel hecklers at his Melbourne show, the latest in a series of disruptions during the legendary American comedian’s Australian tour.Seinfeld was performing in front of thousands of fans at Melbourne’s Rod Laver Arena on Saturday night when, towards the end of his set, a group of anti-Israel protesters began chanting, “From the river to the sea, Palestine will be free.”The 70-year-old — who is widely considered one of the best stand-up comedians of all time — immediately mocked the group for having paid to attend his show.“I think you need to go back and tell whoever is running your organization, ‘We just gave more money to a Jew,’” he said as the crowd erupted with laughter.“That cannot be a good plan for you.
A celebration of life service for the late husband of Lady Gabriella Windsor, Thomas Kingston, was held at St Mary Abbotts church in Kensington, West London on Saturday.The 45 year old tragically died from a "catastrophic head injury", leaving his wife, the daughter of Prince Michael of Kent, deeply bereaved. The memorial brought together close friends and family of Mr Kingston, including a few members of the Royal family.
The season two finale of Pretty Little Liars: Summer School aired this week and the cast stepped out to celebrate!
Josie Gibson has jokingly been told she's a 'menace to society' as she was seen living it up in Italy with none other than Ryan Thomas. The pair were first seen enjoying time away together earlier this week.
During his time at St Andrews University, Prince William not only graduated with a Scottish Master of Arts degree in geography, but he also met his future wife, Kate Middleton the Princess of Wales. Just like any other student, it was agreed that the prince would be afforded complete media privacy during his studies so that he could be as normal as possible.
Robin Williams helped to “protect” him when he was deliberating whether to publicly come out as gay in the 1990s.The star stage and screen actor starred alongside Williams in the 1996 film The Birdcage, where they played a gay couple. At the time, he chose to keep his sexuality private, before officially coming out in 1999.And now Lane has used an acceptance speech at the Celebration of LGBTQ+ Cinema & Television event to discuss the support he received from his friend and co-star.“I had expressed my fears beforehand to the late, great Robin Williams,” he said.
Lady Gabriella Kingston had the support of the Royal family this week as she headed for a day out to Royal Ascot in her first public appearance since the tragic death of her husband, Thomas.The 43-year-old, who is daughter to the Prince and Princess Michael of Kent and second cousin to King Charles, was seen sharing a tight hug with Zara Tindall during the day, alongside being comforted by Princess Eugenie. Arriving at Ascot racecourse, Lady Gabriella rode in the second royal carriage alongside Princess Anne, Peter Phillips and the King's riding manager, John Warren.
Lady Gabriella Windsor was seen attending Trooping the Colour today, marking her first public appearance since the tragic passing of her husband.The Royal Family was deeply saddened by the loss of Thomas Kingston, who passed away at his family's £3million Gloucestershire mansion in February, with authorities stating there were "no suspicious circumstances." An inquest revealed that Mr Kingston suffered a fatal gunshot wound to the head on 25 February, at the age of 45.Thomas Kingston, a former hostage negotiator and financier, was the son of Martin and Jill Kingston, who have owned the grand mansion since 1996. A spokesperson for the Gloucester Ambulance Service confirmed their attendance at a private residence in the Cirencester area, saying: "Gloucester Police have confirmed an ambulance from Gloucester Ambulance Service attended a private residence." Following her husband's death, Lady Gabriella, daughter of Prince and Princess Michael of Kent, has reportedly moved into Kensington Palace, not wishing to stay alone in the house they once shared, reports the Mirror.
Robbie Williams caused quite the stir on Wednesday's Loose Women with his striking new look that had viewers doing a double-take.The singer, who is known for his ever-changing style, rocked up in a tie-dyed green shirt, a navy baseball cap, and signature black thick-frame glasses. Fans were quick to point out that Robbie, who was joined by wife Ayda, had an unusually deep tan, which he confessed was the result of a fresh spray tan he hadn't had the chance to wash off yet.
Plans for a number of revisions to the Italian film and TV tax credit have been submitted to the culture ministry after months of uncertainty.
Patrick Frater Asia Bureau Chief U.S-produced film and TV content has maintained leadership in terms of reach among Subscription video-on-demand (SVOD) users in nine major markets in Asia-Pacific. And it remains important for acquiring and maintaining subscriptions, a new report finds. New research from consultancy firm Media Partners Asia is based on passively-collected data from 40,000 digital users amassed by its AMPD sister company.
The Manchester branch of Karen's Diner has closed with immediate effect. The Prestwich restaurant shut its doors today (Tuesday) for the final time.
Oscar-winning Australian director Adam Elliot is at the Annecy International Animation Film Festival with his long-awaited second stop-motion feature Memoir of a Snail, which world premieres in the main competition.