A florist who refused to provide flowers for a same-sex wedding has now settled with the couple after a sprawling legal battle that reached the US Supreme Court. Barronelle Stutzman, 77, from Washington State announced the settlement on Thursday (18 November), paying $5,000 (around £3,700) to Robert Ingersoll, eight years after she refused to provide flowers
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19. The idea for the infamous orgasm scene, where Sally proves to a disbelieving Harry that women can fake sexual pleasure, came from an unlikely source: Ryan. Initially, the scene was just supposed to be a conversation, but during a read-through, Ryan said, “Well, why don’t I just do it?” Crystal then suggested it should
It’s been a big era for vocal pop of all varieties, but if you’re in love with the sort of soul that gives you chills within seconds of playing a song for the very first time, Brandon James is the man to see this November. His EP Soul Sessions Live is the sleeper hit sensation of the
Laughs are definitely in Billie Eilish‘s future. The 19-year-old singer will be hosting her very own episode of Saturday Night Live on Dec. 11, the NBC sketch comedy show announced. In addition, she will take on double duties and serve as the episode’s musical guest. Needless to say, Billie was happier than ever when her new
In a new interview with The Hollywood Reporter, Lady Gaga made a rare-yet brief—comment about boyfriend Michael Polansky while discussing the Feb. attack on her French bulldogs and dog walker Ryan Fischer. “Everybody’s OK,” the House of Gucci actress said. “Everybody’s healing. I pray for Ryan all the time. I’m so grateful that we did not
Rosie Duffield clashes with Ellie Mae O’Hagan. (BBC) Labour MP Rosie Duffield was confronted over her calling trans women “male-bodied people” on a BBC Politics segment. Duffield, who has been MP for Canterbury since 2017, repeatedly called trans women “male-bodied people” on the show, and argued against the inclusion of trans women in single sex
Eighteen years after the repeal of Section 28 in England and Wales, almost one in five (17 per cent) teachers are still uncomfortable speaking to pupils about LGBT+ issues, new research has found. The survey of 6,179 primary and secondary teachers across the UK found that only a third (29 per cent) of teachers are
Can’t call her his “Señorita” anymore. Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello announced their decision to break up on Wednesday, Nov. 17, after more than two years of dating. They wrote in a statement, “Hey guys, we’ve decided to end our romantic relationship but our love for one another as humans is stronger than ever.” The singers said
Modern Amusement is an alternative rock project based in Minneapolis, Minnesota formed by Sam Black. Inspired by such alt-rock gods as Weezer, Panic! At The Disco and Fall Out Boy, Modern Amusement strives to deliver the hooky and heavy power pop with nerdy but earnest lyrics for the outcast in all of us. The band
Drew Peterson continues to claim his innocence following his conviction for the 2004 murder of Kathleen Savio. In a preview of Dateline‘s exclusive interview, airing Friday, Nov. 19, Peterson claims that he was wrongfully convicted for the death of his late ex-wife, Kathleen, whose remains were found in a bathtub in March 2004. During his interview with NBC’s Natalie Morales, Peterson
Wendy Stuart will be a featured performer at Freak Out: “Aluta Continua”, A Fundraiser For LGBTQ Refugee Relief on Thursday, November 18, 2021 from 6:30-8:30 PM at the Stonewall Inn. A group of NYC artists, performers and activists are putting on a show to help raise relief funds for LGBTQ+ refugees and asylum seekers in
A “Natural”-born talent! This week’s Clash of the Cover Bands, airing tonight, Wednesday, Nov. 17, showcases the “Powerhouse Vocals” of Elisa Furr, a Celine Dion tribute artist, and Elaine Gibbs covering the music of Aretha Franklin. An exclusive sneak peek at Elaine’s performance of the Queen of Soul’s “(You Make Me Feel Like a) Natural Woman” proves that
Is Jake Gyllenhaal seeing red? That’s the question many Taylor Swift fans have been wondering since the 31-year-old singer dropped an extended version of “All Too Well,” her iconic breakup track rumored to be about the Donnie Darko star, on her recently-released album Red (Taylor’s Version). After all, with new scathing lyrics like “I’ll get older
Get ready for a sweet ending. On Tuesday, Nov. 16, E! News learned that Queen Sugar is set to end after its season seven in 2022. This news comes just before the beloved drama’s season six finale, which airs tonight, Nov. 16. The series by Ava DuVernay and the Oprah Winfrey Network debuted in 2016,
Academy Award winning actor Jeff Bridges has joined the Honorary Advisory Board of the new Howard Bloom Institute. Bridges joins an elite group that includes a former Governor, five scientists, a MacArthur Genius Award-winner, the creator of seven series for the BBC-TV, a key Prince band member, and fusion-nuclear power pioneer and actor Harry Hamlin.
How do you come up with fresh ideas when you are working tirelessly on new music? I watch a lot of movies and love to read, this influences my ideas and helps me see things differently. I am able to get into character and write from their perspective. I never actively follow trends, and I
What do you take extremely seriously when it comes to your music? I think the one thing I take seriously is authenticity. The feel, delivery and vibe have to match the vision in my head. It doesn’t necessarily matter what I’m singing about, just as long as the energy is right. If not, it gets scrapped and reworked
Get to know Jameson Burt’s music here and more below! Coming off tour with Rival Sons, how are you feeling? First of all feeling really grateful for the experience, and really thankful to them for having me out and giving me the chance to sing for their audience. It was exhilarating to be on those stages every