Urvashi Vaid – lesbian and civil rights activist – dies at 63

Roger Angell, whose vivid essays about baseball in The New Yorker saw him enshrined in a special writers wing of the Baseball Hall of Fame in Cooperstown, N.Y., has died. He was 101 and died of heart failure, according to New Yorker editor David Remnick.

Amber Tamblyn is celebrating her 39th birthday by fighting for reproductive freedom.

Billie Eilish, Phoebe Bridgers, Halsey and Megan Thee Stallion are among the more than 150 artists who have signed a letter denouncing the US Supreme Court’s leaked draft opinion which threatened the possible overturn of Roe V. Wade.The letter, which was shared as part of Planned Parenthood’s #BansOffOurBodies campaign also included signatures from Olivia Rodrigo, Clairo, The Regrettes, Snail Mail, and Angel Olsen, appeared in a full-page New York Times ad today (May 13). See the ad and full list of signatures below.“The Supreme Court is planning to overturn Roe v.

Stars are coming together to take a stand for access to abortion in America.

If you’ve seen that viral video of Patti LuPone this week, you’re going to appreciate these new photos.

Jesse Williams is stepping out for the first time at a public event following the leak of his nude scene on Broadway.

Succession actor James Cromwell is sticking close to his mission for animal rights! On Tuesday, the 82-year-old actor joined a protest put on by members of PETA, and super glued his hand to a counter at a Starbucks in New York City.The Oscar-nominated actor wore a black Peta t-shirt that read “Free the Animals” as he walked into the establishment with other protestors who held signs to protest the chain's up-charge for non-dairy milk. Cromwell and another protestor sat on the counter while the employees worked in the background, with their hands glued to the surface. In a video, the actor gives a brief speech.“Non-dairy products all over the world, France, they give these things away.

Rihanna has appeared to get married to boyfriend A$AP Rocky in his latest music video D.M.B. released on Thursday 5 May. The 34 year old, who is currently pregnant with her and A$AP Rocky’s first child, made a cameo appearance in the new visuals for her beau’s single D.M.B.

Amanda Seyfried wears bright blue for Variety’s 2022 Power Of Women event held at The Glasshouse on Thursday (May 5) in New York City.

A$AP Rocky has finally released his long-awaited new single, «D.M.B. (Dats Mah B**ch),» along with the music video starring longtime love Rihanna. On Wednesday, the 33-year-old rapper teased the drop on social media with a teaser featuring video clips of him and the 34-year-old FENTY founder.

A$AP Rocky and Rihanna were filming in New York City last summer. In July 2021, the couple were spotted showing all sorts of PDA in New York City’s Bronx neighborhood, enjoying a multi-day shoot for the 32-year-old rapper’s music video. Now, nearly an entire year later, the video has been released along with Rocky’s latest single, “D.M.B.”The video, released on May 5, is a “ghetto love tale” that sees Rocky and Rihanna play true ride-or-die characters, willing to remain by one another’s side despite their less-than-desirable circumstances.

Rihanna and A$AP Rocky are married! In music video form, anyway.

A$AP Rocky has finally released his long-awaited new single, “D.M.B. (Dats Mah B**ch),” along with the music video starring longtime love Rihanna.

A$AP Rocky has finally released his long-awaited new single, «D.M.B. (Dats Mah B**ch),» along with the music video starring longtime love Rihanna. On Wednesday, the 33-year-old rapper teased the drop on social media with a teaser featuring video clips of him and the 34-year-old FENTY founder.

Kelly Rowland's step away from music is certainly paying off! Following the debut of her children's book, the singer turned author is proving her latest venture was truly worth it.MORE: Kelly Rowland steps away from music as she embarks on new unexpected ventureThe star took to Instagram to share an incredibly heartwarming video of her candidly celebrating a major milestone for her book, Always With You, Always With Me, which she co-wrote with Jessica McKay.The author excitedly revealed that it has officially become a New York Times bestseller, an accolade most authors across the globe strive for.WATCH: Kelly looks flawless in new beauty campaignMORE: Kelly Rowland turns heads in super flattering top and jeansShe took to Instagram to celebrate the news the best way she knew how: dancing.The adorable video sees her in a white crop top and blue jeans as she swayed her hips and shoulders side to side, dancing for the camera, which was propped up on her stunning dining room table.The songstress expressed her deep gratitude to her supporters, saying that: "I am so hype right now! Thank you all for buying Always With You, Always With Me.

election that is expected to pit far-right incumbent Bolsonaro against former President Luiz Inácio Lula da Silva of the leftist Workers' Party.In Brazil, voting is mandatory for anyone aged between 18 and 70, and failure to vote entails paying a small fine. Those 16 and 17 can vote, but are not obligated and young people have been at the center of a nationwide get-out-the-vote campaigns.Brazil's electoral authority says it has received a record number of registration requests.DiCaprio, an environmental activist, has feuded previously with Bolsonaro over the Brazilian leader's efforts to expand development in the Amazon rainforest.With the deadline nearing, DiCaprio sent three posts on his official Twitter account — all written in Portuguese — to encourage registration.“Sixteen and 17 year olds have the power to help build Brazil’s future,″ he wrote in one, linking to a website with step-by-step instructions on how to register.

Prime Video is expanding its unscripted series slate, giving a green light to three new love and relationship reality series for premiere this summer.

Wilson Chapman editorOn Monday, Politico published a leaked majority draft opinion from the Supreme Court that revealed the justices have privately voted to overturn Roe v. Wade, which has kept basic abortion rights legal since its 1973 ruling.