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Out gay British Olympic gold medalist Tom Daley is receiving praise for his new documentary film ‘Illegal To Be Me‘ that explores the lives of gay athletes, many living in countries where homosexuality is illegal. Daley said the shooting the film exposed him to the fact that the laws against homosexuality in Commonwealth countries were a legacy of British colonialism. Tom DaleyIn a social media post, Daley revealed that he had been travelling around the world meeting other gay athletes for the film. “This year I have been travelling around the Commonwealth, visiting countries where same sex relationships are a crime,” said Daley. “I have spoken to athletes, advocates and activists to try and find out how they think sporting federations can better support and protect LGBTQIA+ athletes. The people in the documentary highlight the importance of visibility for queer people and it taught me an incredible amount about how we can continue the fight for equality,” said Daley. Ahead of the Tokyo Olympics, Daley had in October 2021 said that he was on a “mission” to get the Olympics to ban countries where homosexuality is punishable by death.Tom Daley (centre) with LGBTQI advocates and athletes at the opening ceremony of the Commonwealth Games 2022 in Birmingham.Last month, at the opening ceremony of the 2022 Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, Daley along with six other LGBTQI athletes carried the Queen’s baton into the stadium. “In over half of the Commonwealth countries, homosexuality is still a crime and in three of those countries the maximum penalty is the death sentence.

BLACKPINK have announced the release date for their upcoming second album ‘Born Pink’.As confirmed previously, the follow-up to the K-pop band’s 2020 debut ‘The Album’ will be previewed by lead single ‘Pink Venom’ on August 19. A recent teaser video also signalled a September arrival for the new full-length effort although it didn’t give an exact day.Taking to social media today (August 9), Black Pink revealed that ‘Born Pink’ will come out on September 16.

Rita Ora and Taika Waititi have fuelled speculation that they have married after the Thor director was seen sporting a wedding band on Friday. In an Instagram snap shared by Rita's sister Elena, Taika, 46, could be seen sporting the gold jewellery on his left finger as he enjoyed a drink in the sunshine. Meanwhile, Rita, 31, also uploaded the same shot to her Instagram, but the singer tellingly covered Taika's hand with her caption.

Cat Deeley is making the most of the Hollywood sunshine, and she stunned her followers with another attention-grabbing bikini outfit.MORE: Cat Deeley shares intimate glimpse into family time with her sonsTaking to Instagram on Tuesday, the So You Think You Can Dance host shared a series of pictures as she posed for a sultry set of poolside photos in Los Angeles.WATCH: Cat Deeley shares rare video of sons Milo and JamesOne of the snaps showed 45-year-old Cat show off her flawless physique in a chic white bikini, which was worn under a colourful cover-up from Farm Rio.MORE: Cat Deeley looks amazing in show-stopping leather dress - and it's so risquéSEE: 10 rare photos of Cat Deeley's adorable sons with husband Patrick KieltyShe also slipped into a rainbow-inspired mini dress, from the same brand and worth £140. The flavourful number featured a sweetheart neckline in a bodice that hugs you, adjustable straps, and practical pockets."Up to no good in #PalmSprings," Cat wrote in the caption.

Jon Weisman Vin Scully, the longtime Dodgers play-by-play announcer considered by many to be the king of his profession, died Tuesday. He was 94.The Los Angeles Dodgers confirmed Scully’s death through its official social media.“He was the voice of the Dodgers, and so much more,” the organization wrote.

Footasylum has been sold to a group in Germany for £37.5m after JD Sports was ordered to dispose of the brand by the UK's competition watchdog.

J. Kim Murphy Bill Russell, a Boston Celtics legend who won 11 championships over his career and served as the first Black head coach of any U.S.

British diver Tom Daley delivered a powerful statement on the eve of the Commonwealth Games night, advocating for LGBTQI+ rights while protesting against the 35 countries under the Commonwealth where being part of the queer community is currently illegal. The Olympic champion played a key role in the ceremony, as the first athlete to carry the Queen’s Baton and was met with other athletes and activists who waved Pride Progress flags, raising awareness of the member states under the Commonwealth which criminalise same-sex relations. Pride House Birmingham (PHB) co-founder Lou Englefield spoke to ABC sport stating that there are currently “more countries in the Commonwealth that criminalise homosexuality than don’t.” Though Daley had decided not to compete at Birmingham 2022, he has been a strong advocate for LGBTQI+ rights in the past, drawing attention to the persecution of queer individuals after winning his 10 metres synchro event at the Gold Coast in 2018. These laws are a legacy of colonialism. This opening ceremony for us is about showing LGBTQ+ visibility to the billion people watching.” The opening of Pride House Birmingham has been projected to have the biggest presence to date by a Pride House at a Commonwealth Games. Pride Houses are venues dedicated to diversity, culture and LGBTQI+ inclusion at major sporting events where visitors are encouraged to enjoy performances, talks and activities in addition to opportunities to view live sports.

Rebecca Lowe will be kicking around at NBC Sports for at least another six years. The longtime soccer host posted on social media today that she has re-upped at the network through the 2028 Summer Olympics in Los Angeles.

Big Joanie have returned with a cruisy new single titled ‘In My Arms’, sharing it alongside the announcement for their forthcoming second album and a nine-date headline tour in support of it.Discussing the themes explored in the track, frontwoman Stephanie Phillips said in a statement: “At this point I was getting tired of living in London and dreaming about another life. It’s about knowing you should go another way in life but you end up dreaming about the road you’ve already travelled down even though you know it won’t take you where you need to go.”Have a look at the music video for ‘In My Arms’, directed by Lydia Garnett, below:‘In My Arms’ is the second single to be released from Big Joanie’s new album, following ‘Happier Still’ at the start of June. The album itself – the follow-up to 2018’s ‘Sistahs’ – is titled ‘Back Home’ and will be out on November 4 via Daydream Library Series (and Kill Rock Stars outside the UK and Europe).

TV presenter Cat Deeley has stunned fans at home as she shared a series of sun soaked bikini selfies while chilling beside the pool in Los Angeles. The 45 year old star, who is best known in the UK for presenting Saturday morning kids show SM:TV live and music show CD:UK, is over in the States to film the upcoming series of So You Think You Can Dance? which she has fronted since 2006.Taking some time out from her busy work schedule to enjoy a moment of relaxation, Cat could be seen posing in a floral patterned bikini as she flashed her trademark smile.

Connie Constance has announced her second album, ‘Miss Power’ – listen to new track ‘Till The World’s Awake’ below.The Watford singer-songwriter will release the follow-up to ‘English Rose’ (2019) on November 4 via Play It Again Sam. You can pre-order/pre-save it here.Speaking about the infectious first taste of the upcoming 12-track record, Constance described ‘Till World’s Awake’ as “the indie dance single of [her] dreams”.“Since writing it, it has taken on a whole other meaning,” the artist continued, explaining how she’d been thinking about “the minority communities that I love within in the UK”.Constance added: “It’s truly a letter to the universe, to what some people may call God, others Allah, and so on.

Declan Donnelly has welcomed his second child with wife Ali Astall. The TV personality took to Instagram on Sunday (July 24) evening to share the news with fans. Dec, 46, shared a sweet snap of his newborn son holding his finger alongside the caption: "Shortly before 10am yesterday, 23.

The Phantom of the Open (out now on multiple VOD platforms), however, is a pleasing exception to the formula – a sporting biopic in which the improbable hero’s outright crapness at his inexplicably chosen game is not just frankly stated but actively celebrated. A middle-aged shipyard worker who blagged his way into golf’s 1976 Open Championship and proceeded to shoot the worst score on record, Maurice Flitcroft entered history mostly as a tabloid amusement. Buoyed up by a performance of twinkly good humour, with just an edge of yearning sadness, from Mark Rylance, Craig Roberts’s cheery film turns Flitcroft from punchline to paladin – a sportsman whose defiant lack of gifts dealt a symbolic blow to golf’s stuffy, wealthy gatekeepers.