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Rance Collins Though the Human Rights Campaign gala on Saturday night in Los Angeles contended with a brief interruption by protestors calling for a Gaza ceasefire, the annual stayed largely on course, serving as a rallying cry for Democratic candidates and the LGBTQ+ community. In addition to the keynote speech from First Lady Dr. Jill Biden, Jean Smart and Sterling K.

Denim is a huge trend this season and I know you’re probably thinking isn’t it always? And you’d be correct, however, this season denim is bigger than ever.Think denim jackets, shoes, bags and shirts all paired together in one look. Now M&S has just released a new trendy and expensive-looking denim shacket for £45 here, so you can fit perfectly into the trend.. Featuring four utility-style pockets and a relaxed fit, this jacket is ideal for spring and layering over dresses and skirts.Team with a denim midi skirt and a pair of ballet flats for a stylish double-denim look.

Warpaint have dropped a dreamy new single, ‘Underneath’.The new track serves as a softer, more acoustic-guitar led counterpart to their other recent single ‘Common Blue’, which came out on Valentine’s Day. Both songs will be released together as part of a seven-inch single to commemorate the band’s 20th anniversary.The single is the band’s first new music since their 2022 album ‘Radiate Like This’ and has also seen them return to their original UK label, Rough Trade after a stint on Virgin Records.“With these new songs we tie a bow around this time in our lives, and all the experiences and songs we’ve shared over the years,” Warpaint said in a statement.

Marta Balaga The long wait is over: Patricia Arquette finally explained David Lynch’s “Lost Highway.” Kind of. “I would ask David: ‘Am I playing two characters, am I playing a ghost?’ He would say: ‘What do you think, Patrish?’ It’s a woman looked at through the distorted view of a psychotic misogynist,” she said at Series Mania. “He hates women, he doesn’t quite trust her, even though she is his wife.

Adam Thomas left his wife 'crying' as he paid tribute to their two children following a successful parents' evening. The Waterloo Road star and his wife Caroline headed to Teddy and Elsie's school to find out how they have been getting on earlier this week.

Everyone knows that neatly groomed brows really define a face, and while the best eyebrow pens, pencils and gels are great for daily application, sometimes a more permanent treatment can really make a difference, such as tints, waxing and brow lamination. Traditionally only available as salon treatments, there are now a number of DIY products and kits that enable you to enhance your brows at home.

Gisele Bündchen has a new daily routine. One, of course, that no longer includes her ex-husband Tom Brady.

Financial expert Martin Lewis has criticised a key part of the modern tax system that has ballooned in recent years and can affect the poorest households the most, Council Tax. Despite the tax being based on bad data, some of which was collected by two people driving around in second gear and guessing the value of each property, most homes are still taxed based on their value more than 30 years ago.

This week will see the long-awaited return of the popular “X-Men” animated series, with a new revival and continuation of the established storylines in “X-Men ’97.” Some of the teases in the marketing campaign have already hinted at a crossover with “Spider-Man: The Animated Series,” another Fox Kids series adaptation with an equally killer theme song (performed by Aerosmith) that aired around the same era.

, a perfectly reasonable and equally bizarre question might have come up for you: exactly what does bean dip mean? Disappointingly, in this case, it's not a guac-like situation nor any form of dip. The phrase has an entirely different meaning that has nothing to do with dip if you've been watching the latest season of the Netflix hit show.Listen, we're not sure how we ended up here either, but if you're wondering “what does bean dip mean in Love Is Blind?,” well, so are we.

Jennifer Maas TV Business Writer When this year’s Game Developers Conference (GDC) kicks off Monday at the Moscone Center in San Fransisco, one topic is sure to be hanging over those in attendance at the five-day event: who has a job and who doesn’t — and who might still lose theirs soon. Rather than sweep the uncomfortable subject of the thousands of layoffs that have hit the video game industry recently under the rug, GDC leadership has specifically tailored GDC 2024’s programming lineup to address the issue head on and offer assistance to the out-of-work attendees looking to make the most out of participating in the 38th annual conference while unemployed.

The latest statistics from the Department for Work and Pensions (DWP) show the State Pension currently provides regular financial support for nearly 12.7 million older people across the country, including over one million retirees living in Scotland. This payment is available for those who have reached the UK Government’s eligible retirement age, which is currently 66 for men and women, and have paid at least 10 years' worth of National Insurance Contributions.

The brackets for the NCAA men’s basketball tournament — aka “March Madness” — were revealed today, bringing joy and tears in equal amounts to teams selected and shunned.

Death in Paradise's tropical idyll is shattered once again on Sunday evening, in the penultimate episode of the series, as DI Neville Parker and his team are hot on the case of another murder.This time, it isn't just Saint Marie that will be rocked by death as the police force are split between their home turf and the equally beautiful island of Saint Auguste after a British tourist dies in mysterious circumstances. Fans of the series will be delighted to see Josephine Jobert return as DS Florence Cassell, Neville's unrequited love, who is back from witness protection - but will she finally find romance with the Brit detective? Here's who to look out for in the guest cast of this weekend's Death in Paradise alongside regulars Ralf Little and co.

Naman Ramachandran London’s biggest screening party for the Eurovision Song Contest finals has been canceled, the venue Rio Cinema and organizer Eurovision Party London have said. “Following discussion with the organizers of Eurovision Party London, we have collectively decided not to screen the Grand Final of the Eurovision Song Contest this year while Israel remains in the competition,” the Rio Cinema said in a statement on X.

A police officer who shared a photo of his colleague in a bikini around the office shook his head as he was sacked from the force.

Leaving Neverland director Dan Reed has described the script for the upcoming Michael Jackson biopic Michael as “startlingly disingenuous”.Michael has been confirmed to receive a theatrical release in the United States on April 18, 2025, per production house Lionsgate. A UK release date is yet to be announced.Given the project’s connection to the Jackson estate, it is unclear whether the film will explore the most controversial aspects of the singer’s life, including the allegations of child sexual abuse.However, according to Reed, who has read a draft of the script, the film makes a point to discredit Wade Robson and James Safechuck, the two men who allege that Jackson sexually assaulted them in the 2019 docuseries Leaving Neverland.“Jackson is only ever seen caring for children with childhood cancer, or dancing with a little girl in a wheelchair, or tucking up multiple little boys, mostly his nephews, at sleepovers,” Reed said of the script (via Variety).

Aberdeen have been given just 19k tickets for their Scottish Cup semi-final with Celtic- but Hearts have been granted an initial 50/50 split with Rangers.

David Mixner, the activist and political strategist who lobbied — and protested — political figures in the movement for LGBTQ equality, died on Monday. He was 77.

George Galloway hit out at both Labour and the Conservatives in his first speech in Parliament as Rochdale's new MP. The leader of the Workers Party of Britain opened his speech by saying: "As I was saying Madame Deputy Speaker, even in Parliament you can't be a maiden twice."

Beloved TV star Charlie Bird has sadly passed away at age 74.The heartbreaking news comes after the RTE legend shared his diagnosis of Motor Neurone Disease with the public in 2021. Seamus Dooley, Irish secretary of the National Union of Journalists, shared the tragic news with an emotional statement. He wrote: "Although we have been expecting this news, it is still a moment of enormous sadness.

A south Manchester councillor was heckled by anti-trans protesters at an International Women’s Day march over the weekend.

Lady Gaga is standing up in support of Dylan Mulvaney.

With wedding season just around the corner, now is the perfect time to start shopping around for pieces to wear to any spring and summer nuptials you've been invited to this year. One of the best places to look is undoubtedly River Island, where you can get runway-influenced numbers for a fraction of the price that usually accompanies high-end dresses.

Two senior pupils at Dalbeattie High have gained recognition for the quality of their photography.

J.K. Rowling is back at it again — but this time instead of getting canceled online, her comments got taken straight to the police!

FC Barcelona is celebrating International Women’s Day with a new jersey. The design promotes equality in the sport and was designed in collaboration with María Escoté. Along the jersey, the club has also announced various measures that will promote equality for the club’s younger generations.

Author JK Rowling has said the “police are going to be very busy” amid accusations she misgendered broadcaster India Willoughby.

Diego Ramos Bechara editor Grammy-nominated R&B group New Edition will be inducted into the NAACP Image Awards Hall of Fame on March 16 when the awards return for its 55th installment — with Queen Latifah set to host. Recognized as one of the most distinguished multicultural award shows, the ceremony aims to “uplift values” that inspire equality, justice and progressive change while highlighting artists “committed” to those values, says the NAACP.

Ellise Shafer Broadcaster India Willoughby has claimed that she filed a police complaint against “Harry Potter” author J.K. Rowling over alleged transphobia. In an interview with Byline TV on Wednesday night, Willoughby — a former “Celebrity Big Brother” contestant and “Loose Women” co-host — claimed that she reported Rowling to Northumbria Police for repeatedly misgendering her online as part of an ongoing feud.

Poor Things is released on Blu-ray and DVD on 25t March from distributor Elevation Sales. From filmmaker Yorgos Lanthimos and producer Emma Stone comes this incredible tale and fantastical evolution of Bella Baxter (Emma Stone), a young woman brought back to life by the brilliant and unorthodox scientist Dr.

Ahead of the return of International Women's Day (IWD) on Friday (March 8) we're taking a look at this year's theme and the issues women are focusing on for 2024.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor As crew contract conversations get underway with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, the Costume Designers Guild‘s fight for pay equity has gained support from stars and labor groups. Earlier this year, the guild launched Pay Equity Now, a movement designed to spotlight the organization’s decades-long fight for pay equity and gender equity.

Naman Ramachandran The Indian media industry is improving when it comes to women in significant positions but there is a way to go before gender parity is reached, a high-powered panel debated at Mumbai’s Frames conference. The annual media industry conference is organized by the Federation of Indian Chambers of Commerce and Industry (FICCI). Aparna Purohit, head of India and Southeast Asia originals, Amazon Prime Video, talked about the early “tough days” when she started her journey.

The Queen is coming back.

A jumpsuit is an easy and stylish way to look like you’ve made a lot of effort to get ready without having to. It’s a pre-made outfit that you can just slip on and be ready for the day. And this cream-belted one from M&S, £59 here, is the perfect piece to transition into spring and perfect for any age group.