Oklahoma lawmakers pass 3 anti-LGBTQ bills, sending trans sports ban to governor

Sasha Urban editorSony Pictures’ Affirm Originals has struck a deal with author Karen Kingsbury to adapt her 2005 novel “A Thousand Tomorrows” as a TV series.Production by Affirm and Red Clay Studios is set to begin early next month in Tulsa, Okla.“I am thrilled to be working with Sony Pictures’ Affirm team, producers of the strongest, most beautiful and moving inspirational content in the market,” said Kingsbury. “The world is desperate for hope, and ‘A Thousand Tomorrows’ will bring hope and light to all people, everywhere.

Amber Heard's defence attorney claimed Johnny Depp would try to turn the defamation cause against his ex-wife into a "soap opera," but warned that it was a distraction. Ben Rottenborn, Heard's lawyer, said the case was about her First Amendment rights to discuss her experiences, and argued that context matters and asked the jury to read the entire article she wrote for The Washington Post – which led to the lawsuit – and not just the parts highlighted by Depp.

Carrie Underwood is mourning the loss of her dog Ace, sharing her appreciation for her fans after she was driven to tears with an emotional tribute, which included a generous donation to her foundation, the Checotah Animal, Town & School Foundation.The singer shared the sad news on Instagram, revealing that Ace was there for her every step of the way and “he will forever live on in our hearts and be forever missed,” posting a series of beautiful photos with her furry friend.Carrie wrote, “He was there for me when I was on my own trying to figure out life when it was at its craziest! He was with me through 3 houses, 6 tours and 2 kids…always ready to snuggle and play…through all the highs and lows.”Fans of the artist came together to raise money, sending Carrie an e-card and donating to the foundation Carrie founded in her hometown of Checotah, Oklahoma. “When we heard the news of Ace’s passing we wanted to put something together in his memory, SOOO many fans came together & $4326 was donated to the C.A.T.S foundation in his honor! All donors also signed this card.

Carrie Underwoodhas a new album coming! The award-winning country crooner just shared her gorgeous album cover to her Instagram on Thursday, wearing a stunning denim mini dress with varying colors of denim and buckles included. She also sported a denim jacket slung over her shoulders which featured sparkling silver fringe on the sleeves. Standing against a blue and purple-colored room with sparkling details, Carrie paired the look with her signature flowing blonde locks and glowing makeup.

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton's idyllic life together has just gotten a whole lot messier. The pair - who, along with Gwen's three boys split their time between Los Angeles and Oklahoma - have a stunning property portfolio and the No Doubt singer has revealed they're about to make some major changes to one of them. GALLERY: Gwen Stefani's $13million mansion with fiancé Blake Shelton has wild interiorsSpeaking on The Ellen DeGeneres Show, Gwen revealed that they are getting their hands dirty with a project which is a far cry from their star-studded music careers.WATCH: Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton's love story Rather than call in the professionals, Gwen and Blake are transforming their expansive backyard at their new Oklahoma ranch all by themselves. At the time of the interview, the mom-of-three said her husband was there already and admitted: "He's literally tilling the soil. He literally texted me an hour ago.

Eva Longoria and Matt Walsh as a plugged-in couple looking to reconnect away from family life and the constant drain of technology. «My husband [played by Walsh] decides, 'That's it. We're doing a digital detox,'» Longoria exclusively told ET about her upcoming film.

Gwen Stefani looked beautiful in an all-white outfit in a new preview for her upcoming interview on Ellen on Wednesday April 6. The “Hollaback Girl” singer, 52, rocked a tight white turtleneck, plus some shimmering pants and matching heels. She accessorized with some huge gold bracelets. For the interview, Gwen spoke about how head over heels she is for her husband Blake Shelton, as well as how wonderful their wedding was. “He’s my best friend. We have so much fun,” she said.

Gwen Stefani is all about Blake Shelton! During a Wednesday’s episode , the “Sweet Escape” singer dishes on married life. During the chat, DeGeneres jokes about missing out on the opportunity to be one of Stefani’s bridesmaids during her wedding to Shelton -- which for the singer says worked out in the long run. “COVID,” the 52-year-old singer says when asked why her nuptials ended up being very small. “I had this fantasy of building bleachers.

Gwen Stefani and Blake Shelton’s nine months of marriage has been nothing but fun.

the New York Times at the time. “This ban will harm all of us, but the impacts will fall hardest on people of color, survivors of sexual and domestic violence, immigrants, people with low incomes, young people, and people living in rural areas,” said Tamya Cox-Toure, co-President of , in a statement on Tuesday. “We must all come together to protect one another by standing up against shame and judgment in our communities and supporting the local organizations like the Roe Fund and independent clinics that are finding ways to help impacted people and their families through this devastating time.” During a press call with the Center for Reproductive Rights in February, abortion providers were : bans like the one in Texas will become the norm in many parts of the country if the Supreme Court overturns Roe v.

It turns out celebrities love to get involved with their favourite franchises as much as fans do, and that's lead to many major cameos in hit films and TV shows. As Ben Shephard dropped the bombshell that he appeared in a Harry Potter movie on Good Morning Britain,OK! started to wonder what other famous faces have slipped into the background of iconic films or TV series.

Singer and ex-One Direction member Liam Payne went viral on Sunday 27 March night when he debuted a bizarre new accent on the red carpet at Elton John AIDS Foundation's annual Academy Awards viewing party. Forgoing his well-known Wolverhampton accent for a seemingly Irish-American twang, he left viewers scratching their heads.

Ariana Grande is stepping in to protect trans youth, launching a new fund and matching donations raised from up to $1.5 million in honor of International Transgender Day of Visibility, following recent anti-trans policies that target the trans community.The superstar announced the creation of her Protect & Defend Trans Youth Fund, partnering with fundraising organization Pledge and urging her fans and followers to donate to make a positive impact, collecting over $450,000 since going live.“Right now there are hundreds of disgraceful bills pending in state legislature that target trans youth and aim to curb their rights,” Ariana wrote, including states banning trans students from participating in school sports, such as Arizona, Oklahoma, Iowa, Utah and South Dakota.The singer stated that this new fund will provide “critical funds” and direct services to organizations “providing direct services and advocating for the rights of trans youth,” adding that this campaign will bring donations to 18 organizations across 12 different states, including the Black Trans Advocacy Coalition, Equality Florida, Jasmyn, Tennessee Equality Project, and more.A post shared by Pledge (@pledge.to)Ariana shared her appreciation for everyone taking the time to donate, as “the impact of fighting these anti-trans bills and policies is felt all year by trans people, their families and loved ones.”

Ariana Grande is helping raise money for trans youth.

Blake Shelton is reeling from a loss that hits close to home. The country superstar, 45, reacted to a tragic car accident that killed six teenage girls from his current home town of Tishomingo, Oklahoma, on March 22. “In the wake of yesterday’s unthinkable crash in our small town of Tishomingo, we as a community have all been in shock and broken-hearted,” Blake said in a statement to People.

Blake Shelton is mourning along with his community.

EXCLUSIVE: Max Casella (The Tender Bar), Domenick Lombardozzi (The Irishman), Vincent Piazza (Boardwalk Empire), and newcomer Jay Will (The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel) have been cast opposite lead Sylvester Stallone in Tulsa King (working title), Paramount+’s new series created by Yellowstone‘s Taylor Sheridan, with The Sopranos alum Terence Winter at the helm as executive producer, writer and showrunner.

Back-to-back babies! Country singer Evan Felker is expecting his second baby with pregnant wife Staci Felker.