RuPaul speaks out against drag ban laws

Rafael Nadal had the support of his family yesterday for the first edition of the Rafa Nadal Foundation Awards. Taking place at the Es Baluard Museum, in Plaça de la Porta de Santa Catalina, the awards recognized the work of five social initiatives in different areas: sports, education, health and well-being, social innovation, and development cooperation.

Manchester United centre-back Raphael Varane has admitted that he expects to finish his playing career at one of three clubs.

EXCLUSIVE: Kino Lorber and Zeitgeist Films have picked up North American rights to Desperate Souls, Dark City and the Legend of Midnight Cowboy — a new documentary on the making of the iconic John Schlesinger film, from acclaimed documentarian Nancy Buirski (The Loving Story).

READ MORE: Joan Collins branded 'sexier than ever' as she shares bedroom photo"But that would have been my opportunity and her opportunity and I think that's why we made a love bond together in that way - that's basically what we wanted, because we felt our time was running out. "She was 30, I was 25 and we felt we'd better get on with it," he concluded during a conversation with Kaye Adams on her How to Be 60 podcast. Craig is currently engaged to his partner Jonathan Myring, who he met on Tinder.

During the second set of their performance Monday night at The Basement East in Nashville, Yo La Tengo’s Ira Kaplan and James McNew donned drag outfits, The Tennessean reports. Though they didn’t openly mention the meaning behind their wardrobe change, it came amid nationwide public outcry over a new law signed into action by Tennessee governor Bill Lee earlier this month.

Kate Garraway has long been praised for her searingly candid updates regarding her husband Derek Draper's ongoing COVID-19 health battle.And while the Good Morning Britain presenter has shared glimmers of hope, Kate has given a brand-new update, revealing that there's still a "long road ahead."WATCH: Kate Garraway explains why she avoids talking about husband Derek DraperSpeaking to Giovanna Fletcher on the latest episode of her Journey to the Magic podcast, Kate, 55, explained: "It's challenging, he's still very, very damaged. He still can't really move, still can't really speak, still fed through tubes, and so there's a long road ahead."Hinting at progress, she went on to say: "But if you compare to last Christmas, or the Christmas before, when he was still in hospital then you can see improvement.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor Transgender “RuPaul’s Drag Race” star Gottmik is speaking out against the spread of legislation being pushed throughout the U.S. that bans drag queen performances as well as health care for trans people. “I actually can’t believe that we are turning back time like this,” she told me at Versace’s pre-Oscars fashion show on Thursday in West Hollywood. “But the queer community isn’t going anywhere. So no matter what you’re gonna try, we are here. And we’re going to be loud and proud. I think this is just a wake up call for all of us to be louder and prouder than we ever have been before.” Gottmik says she’s hopeful the queer community will prevail but that doesn’t mean she’s not worried. “The last round of bills has scared me a little bit and affected my mental health a little bit, to be honest,” she said. “But I just had to pick myself up and realize that we aren’t going anywhere. I’m so proud. Even in the car on the way to the Versace show today I was thinking about how cool it is that I’m a trans man able to dress in drag and go to the Versace show in Los Angeles. It’s just unbelievable.”

The B-52s have shared a statement denouncing the “numerous bills that promote transphobia and discrimination” against transgender people and drag artists in the US.Last week, it was revealed that Tennessee’s governor, Bill Lee, had signed a law banning drag performances in front of children, passed alongside separate legislation to restrict gender affirming-healthcare for transgender youth.The statute is the first of its kind to be enacted in the US, with politicians in numerous other Republic-run states reportedly pushing for similar laws.The B-52s are the latest band to speak out against the legislation, sharing on Twitter: “Dear fellow citizens, We, The B-52’s, are deeply concerned about the numerous new bills that promote transphobia and discrimination against transgender individuals and drag artists, which have been introduced in the United States.“We strongly denounce these bills and stand in solidarity with out LGBTQ+ community.”Dear fellow citizens,We, The B-52’s, are deeply concerned about the numerous new bills that promote transphobia and discrimination against transgender individuals and drag artists, which have been introduced in the United States.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor RuPaul, the face of the “Drag Race” franchise, has responded to the recent wave of anti-drag and anti-trans legislation introduced by Republican lawmakers in the U.S. In an Instagram video on Wednesday, the Emmy winner called the bills “a classic distraction technique” and urged Americans to register to vote. “Hey, look over there! A classic distraction technique, distracting us away from the real issues that they were voted into office to focus on: jobs, healthcare, keeping our children safe from harm at their own school,” RuPaul said. “But we know that bullies are incompetent at solving real issues. They look for easy targets so they can give the impression of being effective. They think our love, our light, our laughter and our joy are signs of weakness. But they’re wrong because that is our strength.”

Paramore's Hayley Williams, plus Julien Baker, Brittany Howard, and Maren Morris are among the first names confirmed for Nashville's Love Rising, a live music event organized in response to Tennessee's ban on drag performances on public property. Other names confirmed for Love Rising include Sheryl Crow, Jason Isbell, Amanda Shires, Brothers Osborne, Yola, Allison Russell, and more. The event takes place on March 20 with proceeds going toward LGBTQIA+ programs, services, and resources across Tennessee.

Rebel Wilson is known worldwide for her comic personality and acting talents, but the star is far more private about her personal life.However, in February 2023 the Bridesmaids actress announced the happy news that she and her girlfriend of one year, Ramona Agruma, were engaged. See the happy couple share a sweet tender moment together in the video below.WATCH: Rebel and Ramona share a tender moment at the fun fairBut how did Rebel meet her shy but successful LA-based sweetheart? Find out all about the pair's relationship in HELLO!'s rundown below.Australian comedian Rebel's girlfriend is none other than American jewelry and fashion designer Ramona Agruma.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor Gabrielle Union says Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee has messed with the wrong people, after the Republican governor signed a bill into law on Friday banning gender-affirming health care for minors. “There is an army that rebukes you, that does not agree with you and that will not lie down while this fascist rule is instituted,” Union told me Saturday at the 2023 Independent Spirit Awards in Santa Monica. “And that’s just one state. There are several states who were doing the same thing, and they will be met with resistance. People are not going to take this lying down. They’re just not. So if you thought this was going to be a cakewalk, you’re in for a rude awakening.”

Pedro Pascal is voicing his allyship.

Rebel Wilson this week said she met Prince Harry and Meghan Markle for the first time on a recent trip to Santa Barbara, California noting that he "could not have been nicer." Meghan, however, wasn’t as friendly, the comedian told Andy Cohen on "Watch What Happens Live."  "Meghan was not as cool," she revealed, as fellow guest John Oliver cracked up while sitting next to her. "She wasn’t as naturally warm."  The "Pitch Perfect" actress mused that the duchess’ frostiness may have been because "my mom being Australian just asked her all these slightly rude questions like ‘Where are your kids?’ And things like that.

Pitch Perfect star Rebel Wilson has recalled the moment she first met Prince Harry and Meghan Markle in a new TV interview, before revealing that the Duchess wasn’t as “naturally warm” as she had initially expected. Appearing on Watch What Happens Live with Andy Cohen earlier this week, Rebel explained how she had first met the royals on a trip to California with her mum, but the reception she received from Harry and Meghan couldn’t have been more different. “Meghan was not as cool.

Rebel Wilson has learned that when it comes to rules, Disney does not play around.  The actress revealed on "The Daily Show with Hasan Minhaj" that she was banned from Disneyland for an unauthorized selfie. "I did get banned from Disneyland for 30 days because I took a photo inside a secret bathroom, which is illegal at Disneyland," Wilson shared with a laugh. She continued, "I got officially banned for 30 days.They called me up and said, 'Rebel what 30 days did you not want to come to Disneyland because you’re away filming a movie or something?' And I was like, 'Oh, well, June would be fine.'" The Disneyland Park and Resort did not immediately respond to Fox News Digital’s request for comment.

Disneyland doesn't mess around when it comes to following rules. This is something Rebel Wilson found out when she happened to break one in the iconic theme park.During a recent appearance on with Hasan Minhaj, the actress opened up about getting banned from the Happiest Place on Earth for a simple selfie.«I did get banned from Disneyland for 30 days because I took a photo inside a secret bathroom, which is illegal, at Disneyland,» Wilson shared with a laugh, and without elaborating on what she meant by «secret bathroom.»«I got officially banned for 30 days.

Rebel Wilson is opening up about her picture-perfect proposal, and what went into getting the go-ahead to make it happen.The star revealed earlier this month that she and girlfriend Ramona Agruma got engaged after Wilson popped the question at Disneyland.Wilson recently spoke with Drew Barrymore during an upcoming episode of her daytime talk show and recalled how she actually called Disney CEO Bob Iger for permission to propose inside the iconic theme park.«He's the big, big boss and I thought, 'Well, if he says yes, then it was meant to be, and I was meant to propose that day at Disneyland,'» Wilson recalled. «I had to get special permission to get a special area roped off and get the topiary trees in and, you know, I had a violinist playing like Disney classics, and it was very, really romantic.»Recalling the heartfelt proposal, Wilson admitted that she wasn't even totally sure how to actually pull off the proposal itself.«She said yes. And I was like, 'Do I get down on one knee? What do I do?' And I was like, 'I may as well,' so I got down on one knee,» Wilson recalled. «And then she was like, 'What are you doing?' And goes, „Well, you can’t be the only one on your knee,' so she got down as well.“While the proposal went off without a hitch and was as perfect as Wilson had hoped for, the actress admitted that she was a bit emotionally overwhelmed with happiness after the fact.»It was just beautiful and she said yes and then I was like, 'OK, great!' And then I was so overwhelmed that afterwards we went on a ride, this new ride they had, and I kind of collapsed afterwards," she remembered.

Conservative American lawmakers are now targeting drag shows as a “threat” to young people through alarming new anti-LGBTQ legislation.

Paramore‘s Hayley Williams has criticised two anti-LGBTQIA+ bills that have been proposed for her home state of Tennessee.Legislation was passed on Thursday (February 23) which, if signed by the governor, will make Tennessee the first state to criminalise drag shows. The bill would make drag performances in front of children or in certain public spaces, including within 1,000 feet of a public park, school or church, illegal.