Melissa Mills is making it no secret that she’s upset by the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn Roe vs. Wade. Just recently the Supreme Court in the US struck down the near 50-year-old case that guaranteed women the legal right to get an abortion anywhere in the United States. Here’s what you need to know. Norma McCorvey’s daughter, Melissa Mills, told Good Morning Britain on Monday: “I’m so sad to see all this happen because women have come so far now they’re taking it away again.” Daughter Of Jane Roe Speaks Out About The Supreme Court’s Decision To Overturn Roe…
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British newspaper The Guardian on Friday lost its legal challenge against a decision banning the media from a court case about Prince Philip’s will. A High Court judge in September 2021 ruled the will should remain sealed for 90 years, to protect the privacy of his widow, Queen Elizabeth II, and other royals. Here’s what you need to know. The hearing was held in private and media organizations were not allowed to attend. The newspaper took legal action against the attorney general, who is the government’s chief law officer, and the queen’s private lawyers, saying the media should have been…
Clearly, they should have seen this coming. Netflix has sued the creators of an alleged unauthorized musical stage production of its popular period drama Bridgerton, accusing them of copyright infringement after building demand for their knock off on TikTok. Here’s what you need to know. According to new reports, the complaint was filed against Abigail Barlow and Emily Bear in the federal court in Washington, D.C., three days after a sold-out performance of The Unofficial Bridgerton Musical in the city’s Kennedy Center. Netflix Slaps Lawsuit Over Unauthorized Bridgerton Stage Show A lawyer for the defendants had no immediate comment, having…
HBO has released the official trailer for its upcoming documentary about the late Diana, Princess of Wales. The film, titled The Princess, comes shortly before the 25th anniversary of the princess’ death in 1997 and will be released on the streamer on August 13. Here’s what you need to know. According to reports, the doc will explore Diana’s complex relationship with the media and her romance with the Prince of Wales, from their marriage through to their infamous split in 1992. The film will also show how the paparazzi frenzy contributed to Diana’s death at the age of just 36.…
He might be a few months late, but at least he did it. Will Smith has returned to social media – and apologized to Chris Rock. The actor hasn’t posted online since March after slapping Chris Rock on stage at the Oscars after the comedian made a joke about Jada Pinkett Smith during the ceremony. Smith went on to win the best actor award for his role in King Richard but was later banned from attending the awards for 10 years. Here’s what you need to know. In a new video shared on Instagram, the actor says he’s “been doing…
And the legacy continues. Disney announced a slew of Marvel superhero movies including two new Avengers films Saturday at Comic-Con, as it offered screaming fans an emotional first glimpse at its upcoming Black Panther sequel. Here’s what you need to know. The record-breaking Marvel movies have dominated Hollywood and global box offices in recent years, with 2019’s Avengers: Endgame briefly becoming the highest-grossing film of all time at more than $2.79 bn. “I wonder if you guys wouldn’t mind looking ahead a little bit?” studio president Kevin Feige asked the wildly cheering hall of die-hard superhero fans toward the end…
There’s only one bee queen, right? Beyoncé fans say her highly anticipated album Renaissance was “made with the LGBT community in mind” as they shared their initial thoughts on the new release. Here’s what you need to know. Members of the pop superstar’s fan club, colloquially known as the Beyhive, said it was clear that “a lot of research had been done” for the album, which comes six years after the artist’s previous solo offering. Many staged listening parties on Thursday night in anticipation of the new music, having avoided tracks that were reportedly leaked last week. Beyonce’s LGBT Fans…
Well hello there, gorgeous. Nicki Minaj has released a surprise trailer for a new six-part documentary about her rap career. Here’s what you need to know. The two-minute trailer for the series, titled Nicki, includes multiple clips of gigs and shows, while the rapper says “you don’t get a manual on how to be a famous rapper, you just learn it as you go.” One clip shows a young Minaj rapping and reflecting on her early come-up. Nicki Minaj Drops Surprise Trailer For New Doc “I think the woman back then, she wasn’t afraid to fail,” she says. “Female rappers…
They are diamonds fit for a queen. According to new reports, portrait pictures of a young Queen Elizabeth II taken at the beginning of her reign and the jewels she wore are going on display at Buckingham Palace from Friday. Tiaras, earrings and necklaces form part of The Queen’s Accession exhibition marking her record-breaking seven decades on the throne. Here’s what you need to know. Elizabeth, at 96, is Britain’s longest-reigning and currently the world’s oldest monarch. She became queen on 6 February 1952, on the death of her father King George VI. The display is available to guests visiting…
Well those guys sure look familiar, don’t they? Bronze statues of mythical methamphetamine cookers Walter White and Jesse Pinkman were installed at a convention center in Albuquerque on Friday to celebrate the Breaking Bad TV series and its entertainment legacy. Here’s what you need to know. According to new reports, local politicians including Albuquerque mayor Tim Keller joined Breaking Bad stars Bryan Cranston, Aaron Paul and director Vince Gilligan to help unveil the artwork, donated by Gilligan and Sony Pictures. The 2008-2013 show and its ongoing prequel Better Call Saulhelped fuel a renaissance in filmmaking across New Mexico, while also…