New Afrikaans YA novel breaks ground with first-ever lesbian main character

Star Trek is one of the longest-running franchises in Hollywood history with its many films, spinoffs, and TV iterations.Now, the show is making history by casting its first transgender and nonbinary actors in roles for the upcoming third season of : Discovery, which streams on CBS All-Access.

In a first for the “Star Trek” franchise, characters who are gender non-binary and transgender will appear on the third season of “Star Trek: Discovery,” CBS All Access announced on Wednesday.Ian Alexander (“The OA”) will play Gray, a trans man who has spent his life planning to be a Trill host for a symbiotic alien species that lives in different hosts over its lifetime.And newcomer Blu del Barrio will play Adira, a non-binary character who bonds with Lt.

Dino-Ray Ramos Associate Editor/ReporterThe final frontier is continuing to bring audiences inclusive characters played by members of underrepresented communities in Hollywood.

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Nicola Adams is set to become Strictly Come Dancing’s first ever same-sex pairing after the Olympic boxer was confirmed for the new series of the BBC dance show.The double Olympic gold medallist is the sixth celebrity contestant confirmed for the 18th series, which will return in the autumn.Speaking about being signed up for the new series, Nicola said: “I’m really excited to be joining this year’s incredible line-up for Strictly Come Dancing.

After three unsuccessful marriages OK! online can exclusively reveal that Kerry Katona has finally met her Prince Charming.The soon-to-be 40 year old has gotten engaged once again – this time to boyfriend Ryan Mahoney. Kerry and Ryan, who have been dating for two years made it a family affair by having her children involved in the proposal.

Elliott Smith‘s self-titled debut album has been released today (August 28).Alongside a remastered version of the full album, the new reissue also contains a live album called ‘Live At Umbra Penumbra’.Recorded on September 17, 1994, the show at the titular Portland cafe, is said to be the earliest recorded solo acoustic show of Smith’s.Speaking of the show in question, Smith’s family archivist Larry Crane says: “There are fan-traded MP3s out there of this show.

Halsey has released something extra special for her fans – her first-ever live concert album!

straight to your inboxManchester United fans have congratulated Mason Greenwood for his well deserved first England call up.Gareth Southgate named his squad for the upcoming Nations League fixtures against Iceland and Denmark on Tuesday, with young striker Greenwood being one of the surprise additions.The 18-year-old has burst on to the scene this season at United after being promoted to the first team by Ole Gunnar Solskjaer, and the manager's trust was repaid as Greenwood netted 17 goals in

Rupert Grint who played the iconic character of Ron Weasley in the Harry Potter movies celebrates his 32nd birthday today, and in honour of that, we’re looking back at his beloved character and all the times he was a hero at heart. While Harry and Hermione steal the show with their obvious strengths and skills, it's Ron who surprises fans with his heartwarming traits.

Now that beauty clinics are back open and performing all services like normal, there’s been an understandable rush on non-surgical treatment bookings. While many people are desperate to get in for their usual facial, botox or filler appointments, customers will probably also spot that many clinics are now offering more high-tech anti-ageing services that they may not have heard of before.

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Alexandra Del Rosario Associate Editor/Nights & WeekendsIn a competitive situation, Warner Bros. Television has acquired the rights to Diane Cook’s upcoming novel The New Wilderness to develop as a television series.

Cut Copy have released a new track today (August 5), ‘Like Breaking Glass’, the third single to be lifted from their forthcoming album.The band’s sixth studio album, ‘Freeze, Melt’, is set for release August 21 through their label Cutter. So far, they’ve released the tracks ‘Love Is All We Share’ and ‘Cold Water’.They’ve now released a music video for ‘Like Breaking Glass’, directed by famed digital artist Takeshi Murata and Christopher Rutledge.