Rose Byrne dropped by Thursday’s edition of Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show, where the host reminded her that it was the 20th anniversary of one of the “Star Wars” prequel movies.
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Tyler Leslight cemented his name into Australian racing history on Tuesday when he became the first out transgender jockey to win a top class race.It was Leslight’s first time riding at a TAB card event. Leslight won the race riding atop Fire King in the 1,200 metre sprint at Mackay Racecourse.“I knew the horse was a good chance but I never looked at the TAB odds, I don’t do that because it just goes to your head,” Leslight told News Corp.Even better for Leslight was the fact that the race was broadcast on television meaning his grandfather could watch him win. “My pop used to train and he would have been sitting at his mate’s place watching it. He hasn’t been able to watch my races until now because they have all been non-Tab meetings and not broadcast on TV,” he told News Corp.Leslight took his first ever win at a non-TAB race in Gladstone April 16, when he rode Fab’s Cowboy to victory.
It was only the third official race for the 22 year old jockey.Leslight, who medically transitioned to male at 16, has been open about how relationship with his family was fractured after telling them he was transgender. He said his mother “doesn’t speak to me anymore.”“It is all about your ability to ride a horse and your horsemanship; that is all that matters,” he said.Leslight’s history-making win comes at a time when there is a harmful national debate that is seeking to bar transgender persons from single gender sport.
A few weeks ago Queensland cross bench MP Robbie Katter threatened to introduce a bill barring transgender athletes from participating in women’s sports in Queensland. Earlier this year, Prime Minister Scott Morrison endorsed Senator Claire Chandler’s private member’s bill that’s seeks to ban trans girls and trans
.Rose Byrne dropped by Thursday’s edition of Jimmy Kimmel’s late-night talk show, where the host reminded her that it was the 20th anniversary of one of the “Star Wars” prequel movies.
Rose Byrne recently had a big revelation about her role in the Star Wars universe.
WATCH: Jessica Mauboy speaks following her engagementAs a newbie coach on the set of The Voice Australia alongside veteran stars Keith Urban, Rita Ora and Guy Sebastian, the musician readily admits she was a bundle of nerves.“When I started working on this show, I was way outside of my comfort zone. I was terrified,” the 32-year-old performer and reality star admitted to WHO last August.But fast-forward 12 months and the hit maker has definitely got her groove back.“The second time aroundI am much more confident,” she tells us in a chat from the set during a filming break.Jess is back on The Voice and feeling better than ever.“I am more across the rules and how to help my singers bring out the best in themselves, which is what it’s really all about.”The ARIA winner’s relationship withher mega-talented superstar fellow coaches has also changed along the way.“We’ve had so much fun together this time around, now we know each other a little better,” Mauboy explains.“Keith is hilarious; he is always cracking jokes.
LIVE – Updated at 09:58Day Two of the French Open featured an all-star line-up with Emma Raducanu making her senior debut on clay as she overcame an almighty scare against Czech qualifier Linda Noskova. Raducanu trailed by a set and a break at one stage in a gruelling match that lasted over two and a half hours, but the Briton eventually prevailed 6-7 7-5 6-1 to seal her place in the second round. There was good news on the British front for Cameron Norrie too, who made it safely through to the second round with a straight sets victory over Manuel Guinard.
Baz Luhrmann isn’t one for understatement. The Australian director’s appetite for glamour and hallowed material (“Romeo + Juliet,” “The Great Gatsby”) has gained him a reputation as one of the industry’s most audacious auteurs.
A new Ocean’s Eleven film starring Margot Robbie is in “active development” at Warner Bros., Deadline can confirm. Four-time Emmy winner Jay Roach is looking to direct the pic, which is not yet greenlighted.
A24 and Plan B Entertainment are teaming again for “Wizards!,” the new film from acclaimed Australian writer and director David Michôd (“The King,” “Animal Kingdom”), which has Pete Davidson, Franz Rogowski, Naomi Scott and Sean Harris set to star, according to an individual with knowledge of the project.The screenplay is written by David Michôd, based on a story by Joel Edgerton and David Michôd.Dede Gardner and Jeremy Kleiner of Plan B Entertainment will produce the film alongside Liz Watts.“Wizards! centers on two hapless pothead beach-bar operators played by Davidson and Rogowski, who run into trouble when they stumble across stolen loot that they really should have just left alone.“Wizards!’ marks the fourth collaboration between A24 and Plan B Entertainment following films as “Moonlight,” “Minari” and “The Last Black Man” in San Francisco. This is Plan B Entertainment’s third collaboration with Michôd after “War Machine” and “The King.” “Wizards!” will also reteam Michôd and Watts with A24 for the first time since 2014’s “The Rover.” Watts recently joined See-Saw Films who she will be producing the film through.A24 will handle the global release of the film.“Wizards!” will be filmed in Queensland, with the support of AUD$3.6 million from the Morrison Government’s Location Incentive program and the Queensland Government via Screen Queensland’s Production Attraction Strategy.Davidson is repped by ICM Partners, Scott is repped by WME and M88, Rogowski is repped by CAA and B-Side Management and Harris is repped by B-Side Management and Management 360.
3 min read In a plot twist that not even TV’s break out hit Ted Lasso has tackled (pardon the pun), 17-year-old Jake Daniels has become the first UK male professional footballer in more than 30 years to come out as gay and has been praised for his bravery by everyone, including Josh Cavallo, the Australian player whose […]
Love Island Australia stars Josh Moss and Amelia Plummer have announced they’ve broken up after four years together.WATCH BELOW: Love Island's Amelia and Josh move in togetherThe pair took to their respective Instagram accounts to announce the news on Monday, with Amelia starting with a line to “always choose yourself and happiness no matter what.”“I felt it was necessary to share that Josh and I have decided to split,” she penned. “This was the most heartbreaking yet respectful breakup.”“After almost 4 years of being together we decided to go our separate ways.”Josh and Amelia announced their shock split on Monday.Amelia went on to explain that it may come as a shock to some because “I think we portrayed a happy healthy relationship”.“And it was that for most of the part, but there was also a lot of challenging moments we didn't share,” she said.“No relationship is perfect but there are some parts you have to see eye-to-eye.
The Eurovision Song Contest is just around the corner and anticipation is heightening to see where the UK will place. However, despite holding the name Eurovision Song Contest, the competition is open to any country around the world who wants to participate. However, a country can only participate on one condition- and it is a requirement that many nations do not fit.
Bolton Wanderers made their first signing of the summer transfer window to get their business off to a flying start with the acquisition of Jack Iredale.
Jack Harlow has announced an arena tour of North America in support of his second studio album, ‘Come Home The Kids Miss You’.The tour, announced today (May 10), will start in Nashville at the city’s Municipal Auditorium. An ensuing 21 dates will follow across September and October, wrapping at Atlanta’s State Farm Arena on October 16.