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George Clooney "couldn't be more proud" of his wife Amal's work as a human rights lawyer. The couple attended their inaugural Albie Awards - which they organised through their Clooney Foundation for Justice - in New York on Thursday night (29. 09.

Travel is in full swing again and with summer beach season winding down it got me thinking about what’s next. So I put together a list of the best destinations  for LGBT travel and which places are perfect for LGBT holidays. There are a lot of countries where, sadly, it’s illegal to be LGBT and some places where it carries the death penalty, but that needn’t put you off LGBT holidays.

Malia and Sasha Obama have become Gen-Z style icons. The sisters were spotted out over the past week separately in Los Angeles as they carried out different activities.Sasha Obama masters the college look with a Poppy Lissiman tote and boyfriend jeansMalia Obama and her boyfriend Dawit Eklund wear matching outfitsMalia was photographed on a social outing, spending some time at Soho House, in Los Angeles.

EXCLUSIVE: Amy Jephta, who directed South Africa’s most recent International Film Oscar entry, Barakat, will be showrunning the drama series Hanover Street from EPs Lesley-Ann Brandt (Lucifer, Spartacus), Adrian Cunningham, and Revelations Entertainment’s Lori McCreary and Morgan Freeman.

Jennifer Griffin has signed a multiyear deal with Fox News as the network’s chief national security correspondent, Fox News said Thursday.“Jennifer is one of the industry’s premier journalists and has proven to be an indispensable asset on a consequential beat with unrivaled experience spanning more than three decades in multiple war zones,” Fox News CEO Suzanne Scott said in a statement. “We are extremely proud that she will continue her incredible career at Fox News Media.”Joining the network in 1999, Griffin previously served as Fox News Channel’s Jerusalem-based correspondent before working as the national security correspondent.“It has been an honor to provide viewers with trusted reporting from the Pentagon and across the world on issues that are paramount to all of us – the security and safety of our fellow citizens and allies,” Griffin said.

Barack Obama publicly spoke about his experience with the late Queen Elizabeth II during an interview at the Inbound Conference. According to the 44th U.S President, meeting Her Majesty was a memorable event and something he was looking forward to. “I was fortunate enough to know her, and you know, I always used to say that were only a handful of people that I met while I was in office —or afterward —that is exactly the way you want them to be.

ITV has confirmed its schedule for Sunday after making changes following the death of the Queen. TV schedules have altered after it was announced on Thursday that Queen Elizabeth II had passed away at the age of 96.

Disney’s classic film The Lion King has said he ‘doesn’t remember’ talking to Meghan Markle about Nelson Mandela. Lebohang Morake – Lebo M – who provided choir arrangements and traditional African music for the 1994 film, said he spoke to the Duchess of Sussex for ‘less than a minute’. Morake’s response comes after Meghan said she had been told by a South African man that the country celebrated her marriage into the Royal Family.

South African composer Lebohang Morake doesn't remember talking to the Duchess of Sussex about Nelson Mandela at the 'Lion King' musical premiere. Morake - who is known professionally as Lebo M - spoke to the Duke of Sussex and his wife at the red carpet event in London in 2019 but insists he has no recollection of mentioning the late leader after Meghan claimed a South African member of the cast told her: "When you married into this (the royal) family, we rejoiced in the streets the same we did when Mandela was freed from prison.

A South African composer who worked on The Lion King remake has revealed that he has no recollection of having a discussion with Meghan Markle about Nelson Mandela. Grammy-award winner Lebohang Morake, who is also known professionally as Lebo M, has said that he doesn't “remember details” of a conversation he had with the Duchess of Sussex, following claims she made in a recent interview.

It is not looking good for Meghan Markle right now!

An actor from Disney's remake of The Lion King has said he is "baffled" by the Duchess of Sussex's story about people in South African taking to the streets to celebrate her Royal wedding. Dr John Kani, who voiced Rafiki in the movie, has said Meghan Markle seems to have made a "faux pas" in her recent interview with US magazine, The Cut, where she said an unnamed South African actor from the cast of the movie made the comments to her about her wedding.The actor, who claims to be the only South African cast member of The Lion King remake, went on say he'd never met the Duchess – despite Meghan having said she chatted to a South African actor at the film's premiere.

One of the actors from The Lion King is calling out Meghan Markle!

Nelson Mandela's grandson has hit out at Meghan, Duchess of Sussex. The former 'Suits' actress caused a stir earlier this week when she claimed her wedding to Prince Harry had sparked as much joy in South Africa as the famed anti-apartheid campaigner's release from prison in 1990 after 27 years behind bars, and Zwelivelile 'Mandla' Mandela has insisted there is no comparison between the two events. He told MailOnlline: "It can never be compared to the celebration of someone's wedding.

In the interview with The Cut, which was released on Monday, Meghan explored a number of topics including Harry’s relationship with his family, her children’s privacy and her return to Instagram, but it was her comments on Nelson Mandela that have been the most divisive. 

Nelson Mandela‘s grandson is not pleased about Meghan Markle comparing her marriage to his grandfather’s prison release!

The Cut, New York Magazine’s lifestyle brand targeted at women who want to read the latest on politics, culture, relationships and style. But Prince Charles and the rest of his family are unlikely to have been able to resist reading some of the bombshells their former fellow royal Meghan Markle has dropped about them in her latest interview, a 6,000-word day-in-the-life piece with American features journalist Allison P Davis. Among the most memorable: that Meghan apparently doesn’t want Harry to lose his dad like she did; that she’s making an active effort to forgive; and that her wedding day was compared to Nelson Mandela’s release from prison.

Nelson Mandela's grandson has slammed Meghan Markle for comparing her wedding to Prince Harry to the legendary anti-apartheid campaigner's 1990 release from jail after 27 years incarcerated. In 41 year old Meghan's bombshell interview with The Cut magazine, which was released on 29 August, she recalled a moment from the 2019 London premiere of the live-action version of The Lion King that she attended with Harry, 37.

Nelson Mandela’s grandson Zwelivelile “Mandla” Mandela is responding to a quote from Meghan Markle‘s newest interview, where she dropped lots of bombshells.

Sharing his thoughts. Nelson Mandela‘s grandson Zwelivelile “Mandla” Mandela reacted after Meghan Markle compared her wedding to his grandfather’s release from prison.

Nelson Mandela’s grandson Zwelivelile “Mandla” Mandela has responded to Meghan Markle’s recent comments to The Cut.

welcomed a US magazine to write about the Sussexes’ new lives, and their plans for the future including a return to Instagram and a Netflix documentary telling their “love story”. In a 6,500-word article including an anecdote comparing their royal wedding to the freeing of Nelson Mandela, the Duchess told of her relief at being “able to tell [my] own story”. In addition to a series of claims about the Royal family and alleged intrusion of the British press, the Duchess discusses the Sussexes making new friends in California, and life at home with Archie and Lilibet.

Prince Harry returned to Africa this week for a solo trip benefiting the African Parks nonprofit, a source tells ET. «In his capacity as President of African Parks – a non-profit conservation group that manages national parks across the continent – Prince Harry, The Duke of Sussex, is welcoming and co-hosting a group of US officials, conservationists, and philanthropists as they tour protected wildlife and nature areas,» the spokesperson said. A Twitter user posted a photo of himself with Harry in Mozambique on Thursday. «Prince Harry is in Vilankulos,» they wrote. Prince Harry is in Vilankulos #Inhambane#Mozambique@britishroyals@harrymegan@PHarry_Meghan@MANNA_UKpic.twitter.com/11LdCQ0UbTThe Duke of Sussex has an established affinity for Africa, where he's said to hold some of his fondest memories. Last month, Harry reiterated this point while speaking at the U.N.

#SalmanRushdie just attacked onstage at @chq@NBCNews@[email protected]/I1XT6AmkhKHundreds of people in the audience gasped at the sight of the attack and were then evacuated.  Rushdie was at the event to discuss «the United States as asylum for writers and other artists in exile and as a home for freedom of creative expression,» according to the Chautauqua Institution.Rushdie's book,  has been banned in Iran since 1988, as many Muslims consider it to be blasphemous.

K.J. Yossman Red Bull Studios (RBS), one of the producers behind the electrifying documentary “The Real Mo Farah,” have set their next project, titled “The Moment: How Sports Changed the World,” Variety can exclusively reveal.Directed by Tom Jennings of 1895 Films, “The Moment” is a feature doc that explores the lasting repercussions of the 1995 Rugby World Cup, which was controversially held in South Africa at the tail end of apartheid.

Spice Girls fans could not get enough of Geri Horner's latest update which saw fellow band member Mel C pen a special message to the star in celebration of her 50th birthday.MORE: Geri Horner's son Monty is his mum's double in new photo – see picTaking to her Instagram feed, the former Ginger Spice shared an incredible video with a montage of photos of herself alongside incredibly famous faces including the late Sir George Michael, Prince Charles and even Nelson Mandela!WATCH: Geri Horner celebrates England's win alongside daughter BluebellCaptioning the fabulous clip she penned: "I get to be 50! I’m so grateful to all the wonderful people and experiences I’ve had in my life. Thank you.

they famously quit royal life in 2020, Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are used to a certain level of scrutiny. But as the couple stepped out in New York last week, with Harry giving a speech to the UN to mark Nelson Mandela day, they found themselves also making headlines for all the wrong reasons.The release of Tom Bower’s bombshell book, Revenge: Meghan, Harry And The War Between The Windsors, has left the former Suits actress “furious” – and Harry feeling yet more guilt over the pressure they keep coming under.Some of the cutting allegations include that Harry’s old school friends called him “f**king nuts” for dating Meghan after she scolded them for their sexist jokes at a shooting weekend and more royal fallouts with family members – including raking over the infamous bridesmaid dress incident that supposedly left Kate Middleton in tears.

Sharon Osbourne has revealed that she doesn't believe Prince Harry and Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex have 'found their path yet' since stepping down from the royal family. Appearing on Piers Morgan Uncensored, Sharon, 69, said that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are 'floundering and totally lost' in the United States.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle are ‘floundering and totally lost’ after moving to America, claims Sharon Osbourne. The 69-year-old believes the couple have not ‘found their path yet’ after stepping down from the royal family and trying to kick off their own careers.

The Duke and Duchess of Sussex were spotted in a loving embrace as royal watchers zeroed on Prince Harry, 37 affectionately squeezing Meghan’s leg as the pair travelled to New York to deliver a keynote speech to the United Nations on Monday 18 July. As the assembly gathered for Nelson Mandela Day, The Duchess, 40, is caught reaching for her husband’s hand, before he moves to affectionately squeeze her leg.

Ethan Hawke dropped by “The Late Show” on Tuesday, where he shared his unorthodox idea to end the Russian invasion of Ukraine.

By Sam ReedBy Alice CaryBy Sam ReedWhile he wasn't wearing any rings, Duke of Sussex did take the opportunity, on Nelson Mandela Day, to speak about, among other things, women's rights. In his remarks at the event, he called out the "rolling back of constitutional rights here in the United States," a reference to the overturn of Roe v.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle looked loved-up as the left a trendy restaurant where they had been eating with friends during their trip to New York.The couple spent the evening at Chef Andrew Carmellini's Tribeca hotspot, Locanda Verde, with pals just hours after Harry gave a keynote speech at the UN. The pair looked very much in love as they smiled and held hands as they left the restaurant, following a busy day that saw Harry speak at a United Nations event honouring Nelson Mandela.

Prince Harry took the stage during the U.N. General Assembly on Monday, to give an inspiring speech on Nelson Mandela Day. The Duke of Sussex took the podium to speak “with humility” about the importance of the late leader’s legacy.

Prince Harry has heartwarmingly paid tribute to his wife Meghan Markle by calling her his “soulmate” during a highly anticipated speech at the UN. The couple attended the organisation’s New York headquarters on Monday as part of a wider celebration of Nelson Mandela International Day.They were invited along to an event held by the General Assembly to mark the special day, with Harry even giving a keynote speech to a number of keen listeners.The Duke of Sussex was just one of several speakers, which also included the Deputy Secretary-General and the President of the General Assembly – however it was his touching reference to his wife that many fans felt stole the show.

Prince Harry is calling on the world to live up to Nelson Mandela’s legacy.