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long-running ITV soap since 2002. In that time she has been at the centre of some huge stories, including her battle with alcoholism, and the death of her much loved husband Ashley. More recently, Laurel has staunchly defended her son Arthur, after he was bullied for being gay by his friend Marshall's father.

JoJo Siwa may have been a Nickelodeon star, but she has some special connections to Disney, too — so much so, she even says she discovered her sexuality at one of their theme parks!

If you saw that Vanderpump Rules trailer, you may find yourself wondering about something other than the barbs exchanged between Ariana Madix and Tom Sandoval over his affair with Raquel Leviss.

JoJo Siwa opened up about the big moments in her life that have taken place at Disney World. In a new interview, the 19-year-old "Dance Moms" alum recalled making the "sweetest memories" during her visits to the happiest place on Earth.  "I have a lot of really fun memories here," Siwa told People magazine at the resort in Orlando, Florida.

Diplo is taking a quick smoke break after running 26.2 miles.

Lise Pedersen Los Angeles non-profit The Film Collaborative has boarded Swedish director Tove Pils’ debut feature “Labor,” which is competing in the Nordic:Dox section at the Copenhagen Intl. Documentary Film Festival, CPH:DOX. The film follows Hanna, who leaves her family and girlfriend behind in her small Swedish hometown and travels to San Francisco to explore her sexuality in the city’s vibrant queer scene. She soon meets Chloe, a professional dominatrix, and Cyd, a trans man who works as an escort for gay men. Together with her new friends, she embarks on a journey that takes her further and further away from her life in Sweden. “Labor” was shot over more than a decade, and one of the reasons it took them so long to put the film together was their concern for the protagonists’ anonymity and the effect it might have on their lives, Pils explains to Variety.

JoJo Siwa is opening up about her personal life.

There are plenty of Scandoval questions that still need to be answered by the cast of Vanderpump Rules, but one mystery sparked by the midseason trailer has been solved.

The Only Way is Essex star Junaid Ahmed, 28, said he feels like a "brand new person" following a nose job, hair transplant and chin liposuction. "I did it all in a week," he said, adding, "My hair was really receding.The transplant was the most horrendous pain of my whole life - eight hours of it.The nose job and chin liposuction I had together in Turkey and the hair transplant was five days before. "I'm still in recovery now - it takes six months and it's only three months since I had it all done.

The Metropolitan Police is 'institutionally racist, misogynist and homophobic', a damning review into the force, which was commissioned following the murder of Sarah Everard, has found.

JoJo Siwa is recounting some of  her “happiest” memories at Walt Disney World.

disgraced attorney Alex Murdaugh denied rumors that he was involved in the 2015 hit-and-run of gay teen Stephen Smith.Buster's statement came the same month that his father was convicted of the 2021 murders of his mother, Maggie, and brother, Paul. Alex was later sentenced to life in prison for the murders.«I have tried my best to ignore the vicious rumors about my involvement in Stephen Smith's tragic death that continue to be published in the media as I grieve over the brutal murders of my mother and brother,» Buster's statement read.

Lil Nas X definitely isn’t afraid to shut down trolls on social media.

The UK probably won’t win Eurovision with their entry this year, but the song is a bop!!!

Love Island star Will Young was a massive hit with fans on the recent series of the dating show, and left many speculating over his sexuality. But the loved-up farmer, 23, has revealed he isn't too bothered by the comments, insisting that he "won't change" and is happy with Jessie. He told the Mirror: "I was 100% myself in the villa.

The gods are looking furious indeed.

Since coming out as gay in her documentary Kelly Holmes: Being Me eight months ago, Dame Kelly Holmes is learning how to be more herself.Only a handful of friends and close family were ever aware of her sexuality – it was a secret the double Olympic champion, motivational speaker, Loose Women panellist and former soldier had kept hidden from the public, colleagues and acquaintances for more than 30 years.MORE: What 'surprises' Charles Spencer about the royal family revealedThere is definitely a "before" and "after" Kelly, she says. "The before Kelly was very guarded, anxious and strait-laced.

Hal Dresner, a veteran writer for film and television who is credited for the memorable line, “What we have here is a failure to communicate” in the film Cool Hand Luke, died Friday in Medford, Oregon of cancer. He was 85 and his death was confirmed by his family.

A reunion with Audrina Patridge! Meeting Heather Gay! And having some NEEDED quality time with adults! At the opening of Sol Cocina at The Forum Shops in Las Vegas.

In her new book, “Drastic Dykes and Accidental Activists: Queer Women in the Urban South,” LaShonda Mims explores the history of queer women in Atlanta and Charlotte following World War II. Uniting Southern women’s history with urban history, the book serves as an imaginatively constructed archive of feminist newsletters, queer bar guides, oral histories, and political rhetoric to explore the complex history of lesbian life in the South.

I would like to preface what I am about to say with the very firm statement that there is nothing I find valuable about TERF logic, and I very explicitly denounce TERFism as nothing more than dangerous, violently transphobic rhetoric. We all have a very real responsibility to protect the trans community, and I take that very seriously. TERFs are not welcome here, no exceptions.

Nick Wilson, the winner of Survivor season 37 and a contestant from the all-winners season 40, is now a member of the Kentucky House of Representatives and he’s being called out for voting to pass anti-trans and anti-gay legislation.

President Museveni has called for doctors to explain why gay people are deviants (Photo: GODL-India)

Katcy Stephan SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers for Episode 7 of “Daisy Jones and the Six,” now streaming on Prime Video. Simone Jackson doesn’t fade into the background. While readers of Taylor Jenkins Reid’s “Daisy Jones & the Six” just got a taste of the character, Prime Video’s series adaptation gives the disco diva, played by singer-songwriter Nabiyah Be, a much more significant arc outside of her relationship with Daisy (Riley Keough). In Episode 7, titled “She’s Gone,” Simone’s story is front-and-center, as viewers follow her meteoric rise as a disco pioneer in the New York underground scene. She does so alongside Bernie (Ayesha Harris), who becomes both her musical partner and romantic interest.

petition has been launched to stop the demolition of a building which once housed Chicago nightclub The Warehouse.Established in 1977, the venue was best known as one of the birthplaces of house music. In its early days, it hosted DJ Frankie Knuckles as its first musical director, who would play a mix of genres like soul, R&B and disco, which marked the beginnings of the house genre.Split across three storeys at 206 S.

Diplo is enjoying some R & R under the sun.

Angelique Jackson CAA has signed rising British star Rosy McEwen.  The actor, who was not previously represented in the U.S., will be represented by the agency in all areas.  McEwen will next be seen opposite Julia Garner in Paramount Players’ “Apartment 7A.” The mysterious new psychological thriller, which is speculated to be connected to “Rosemary’s Baby,” is produced by John Krasinski and Allyson Seeger (for Sunday Night), along with Michael Bay, Andrew Form and Brad Fuller (through Platinum Dunes). The project is directed by Natalie Erika James. She is best known for playing Libby Hatch in “The Alienist.” The TNT limited series, which is based on the best-selling novel by Caleb Carr and starred Dakota Fanning, Daniel Brühl and Luke Evans.

The Other Two is back!

With the help of spot-on impersonator Nelson Franklin, Jimmy Kimmel played quite a montage making fun of Congressman “Curious George” Santos’ reelection filing Wednesday night. After announcing that Santos had filed paperwork indicating his plans to run for reelection in 2024, the “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” host introduced the “first of many ads announcing this campaign.”“Times are tough. Money is tight.

Diplo is enjoying some relaxation in the sun!

Arthur Thomas (Alfie Clarke) was left utterly heartbroken in Emmerdale after Marshall Hamston (Max Fletcher) decided to go on a date with Cathy Hope (Gabrielle Dowling) in the hopes of ‘faking it ’til he makes it’. Marshall, who came out as gay last week, was left uncertain about what to do following a visit from his homophobe of a father Colin (Mark Noble), who claimed he couldn’t possibly know he was gay without having been on a date with a girl. This, coupled with Heath’s comments about faking it til he makes it in regards to his own pursuit of love, left the teen confused, as did the countless messages from Colin, who was gaslighting him in the hopes of getting him to come home.

My dream is to be told, “we could go to a bookstore, I’ll watch you browse for six or seven hours,” like Dean says to Rory on Gilmore Girls. Just pretend they’re a queer couple.  Bookstores are truly my happy place. The endless possibilities of worlds to explore in your next read along with the inviting booksellers and smell of books (who doesn’t love the smell of books?).

Robin Roberts and her partner Amber Laign are due to walk down the aisle this year after finally "saying yes to marriage" after 18 years together. The Good Morning America star recently shared an update on the couple's wedding plans and became emotional as she discussed her big day with Amber, who was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2022.  While she didn't give any specific details about their wedding day away, Robin did joke that Amber has turned into a "bridezilla".

Elsa Keslassy International Correspondent Rising Dutch helmer Anton van der Linden, whose show “Marvin?” just world premiered at SXSW, is set to direct “Everygay Life,” a high-concept queer comedy series. Amsterdam-based production banner Explorers of the Unfound is developing the show. The series will revolve around two queer married couples, David and Miles, and Kate and Emma, who are raising children and juggling work responsibilities while navigating society’s preconceptions — often leading to tragicomic situations. “Growing up as gay in a tiny town in the north of the Netherlands you had two choices, you either become invisible or you become invincible,” said van der Linden.

Who Killed Silicon Valley Bank?““Was there regulatory failure? Perhaps. SVB was regulated like a bank but looked more like a money-market fund,” Kessler wrote. “Then there’s this: In its proxy statement, SVB notes that besides 91% of their board being independent and 45% women, they also have “1 Black,” “1 LGBTQ+” and “2 Veterans.” I’m not saying 12 white men would have avoided this mess, but the company may have been distracted by diversity demands.”Hayes couldn’t hold back his laughter.