Advocates urge authorities to combat disproportionate impact of COVID-19 on LGBTQ community

THE latest shocking Emmerdale storyline has left fans feeling "sick" with anger. In an incredible twist Jai Sharma finally admitted to fraudulently taking out a £50,000 loan in his partner Laurel’s name. He pulled off the scam to pay a fine, only to be exposed when Laurel checked her credit report while working out the finances for the sale of her cottage.

Stray Kids member Felix will have a limited participation in the group’s upcoming concert following a recent back injury.Earlier today (February 9), JYP Entertainment announced in a V Live post that Felix was recently diagnosed with an intervertebral disk herniation, following a detailed check-up with his doctor after experiencing back pain.JYP Entertainment said that there will be “no effect on his everyday activities”, but said that doctors have “recommended that he avoid postures and activities that pressure his waist”, as translated by Soompi.As such, Felix’s performances during the group’s upcoming show, ‘SKZ’S CHOCOLATE FACTORY’, will be “limited”. The rapper will return to fully participating in performances after “doctors confirm that his back has fully recovered.”“We apologize for having to share the sudden news and causing concern to all STAY who have been looking forward to seeing Felix perform,” JYP Entertainment added.

A Business Proposal has been pushed back by a week.Today (February 9), the show’s production team announced that the premiere of A Business Proposal has been pushed back by a week, attributing the delay to stricter COVID-19 protocols on the show’s set. The show will now premiere on February 28.“We have decided to inevitably postpone the first broadcast of A Business Proposal for a week due to COVID-19 in order to change the filming schedule and secure a safe production environment,” a representative from the show said, per Sports Chosun and translated by Soompi.“The first broadcast date has been changed from February 21 to February 28,” the representative added.

All Of Us Are Dead star Park Ji-hu has opened up about the series’ success and her newfound social media fame.In a recent interview with South Korean news outlet Yonhap News Agency, Park said that it was unreal to have the social media following she’s earned after the premiere of All Of Us Are Dead. According to Yonhap, the actress’ follower count on Instagram has gone up over “80 times” since the show’s premiere, and currently sits at 2.5million.“I can see the numbers on Instagram or read news reports, but it looks surreal.

Telltale Games has announced that The Wolf Among Us 2 is getting a reveal and trailer, so here’s how and when to tune into the event.The reveal event will be streaming on multiple platforms at 6PM GMT in the UK (10AM PT/1PM ET) and is set to include a full reveal trailer for the sequel to the five episode series that ran from 2013 to 2014.The event can be watched on Twitch here, or viewed below in the YouTube embed.Hosted by Geoff Keighley, all we know so far is that both a behind-the-scenes look and a trailer for the game will be revealed.The Wolf Among Us is a prequel to Bill Willingham’s Fables comic, and in the original game players controlled Bigby Wolf in Fabletown, located in Manhattan.Back in 2019 Telltale Games announced it was “under new management” following a majority studio closure the year prior. Reports had emerged alleging that Telltale Games had a culture of crunch and toxic management, and that staff had no warning of the closure, were given no severance, and just 30 minutes to collect their things and leave.Since the relaunch some of the laid off staff have apparently been offered freelance roles, and in an announcement Telltale games said “we’re doing things different this time.”Whilst the studio is continuing the narrative with The Wolf Among Us 2, it also announced that it was partnering with Deck Nine Games to develop a series based on science-fiction show The Expanse.Since 2017 Deck Nine has been responsible for a very similar style of episodic game, as it developed three Life Is Strange titles.

Nintendo Direct of the year has been announced, and it’s shaping up to be a big one. If you’re wondering what’s in store for the Nintendo Switch in 2022, don’t miss it – here’s how, when and where to watch the Nintendo Direct.The Nintendo Direct is scheduled for today (February 9) and will broadcast at 10PM GMT / 11PM CST / 2PM PT.When it goes live, the Nintendo Direct will be available to watch on Nintendo’s official YouTube channel, which you can see below.As to what’s in store, Nintendo says it will feature “roughly 40 minutes of information mainly focused on Nintendo Switch games launching in the first half of 2022.”While it’s safe to expect more news on Kirby And The Forgotten Land, which launches on March 25, there’s a few other games which could potentially make an appearance.

Ol’ Dirty Bastard has sued Wu-Tang Clan, alleging years of unpaid royalties to the late rapper’s estate.ODB, real name Russell Tyrone Jones, was a founding member of the Wu-Tang. He passed away in November 2004 at the age of 35 following an accidental drug overdose.Icelene Jones, ODB’s widow and the sole executor of his estate, has now taken legal action against Wu-Tang Clan, alleging that the late rapper’s estate is owed at least $1million (£737,565) in unpaid royalties (via Variety).Jones alleges in the suit, which was filed in New York Supreme Court yesterday (February 8), that Wu-Tang Clan Productions – which is owned and operated by RZA – did not pay royalties to ODB’s estate between 2011 and July 2021, when it sent a cheque for $130,000 (£95,000).While ODB’s estate also received some payments in 2019 and 2020 from Warner-Tamerlane Publishing Corp., the suit claims that the two combined payments fell well short of what they are owed.The complaint cites a 1992 recording agreement, which states that ODB was to be paid 50 per cent of net earnings from publishing and recording royalties, as well as merchandising and videos.The suit further alleges that ODB’s estate has not been granted detailed accounting statements, despite repeated requests for accountings and payments over the last decade.Jones’ suit alleges breach of contract and is seeking damages of at least $1 million, as well as interest, attorneys’ fees and costs.

Tuesday night was a big one for singer Dua Lipa as she scooped up the gong for Best Pop/R&B Act award at the Brits. The 26 year old raven-haired beauty couldn't make the Brits, as she's currently in Miami. But she did appear via video link to virtually collect her accolade and explained that she's currently touring in America.

Former American Idol star Caleb Kennedy has been charged with felony DUI that resulted in death following a crash in South Carolina on Tuesday 8 February. Highway Patrol Master Mitchell Ridgeway told People magazine that the 17 year old singer has been driving a vehicle that crashed into a private driveway and hit a building. He explained: "A 2011 Ford pickup was traveling north on W.

Judi Love has sent her congratulations to Rihanna on the announcement that she's expecting her first baby with boyfriend A$AP Rocky. In her latest column for OK!, the Loose Women star said she thinks the singer's baby is going to be "born into Black excellence". Are you an OK! VIP? If not, why not? It’s free and gives you backstage access to stories like this, exclusive home tours, special discounts and so much more! All you need to do is pop your email address below! P.s.

From Kate Middleton to The Queen, when it comes to the Royal Family, the leading ladies have always stunned in the style stakes. However, there is one royal member that is forgotten amongst these fashionable influencers and that is the Queen's very own sister, Princess Margaret.

Last week, Ofgem, was forced to hike the energy price cap up by 54 per cent to a record £1,971 for a typical household as wholesale gas prices soared to unprecedented highs with the decision expected to impact 22 million households across the UK which are on their energy supplier's default tariff.

A yellow weather warning for snow has been issued for many areas of Scotland.

An extreme Christian sect is being probed for allegedly spreading gay hate and anti-vaxx propaganda among its followers.

mxmtoon has released ‘mona lisa’, a new single from her sophomore album that will be released later this year. The artist known as Maia has also announced North American tour dates – find those below.The single was released on streaming platforms on February 8 alongside art depicting the singer as the iconic Leonardo da Vinci painting.The ukulele-driven song invites the listener to daydream, mxmtoon checking off references to several famous artists, including William Shakespeare and Frida Kahlo, as she sings: “I wanna be a Mona Lisa / The kinda girl that you can dream of”.Listen to mxmtoon’s ‘mona lisa’ below.The single is taken from mxmtoon’s upcoming sophomore album, which has yet to be given a release date.In a statement, she said, “As someone who usually writes songs about other people, one of my ongoing questions is ‘will anyone ever write songs about me?’”“‘mona lisa’ is about wanting to be the subject of the art for once instead of being the creator.

2006 Adele graduates from the Brit School in Croydon, south London. The college counts Amy Winehouse, Raye and Loyle Carner among its alumni. Later in the year she signs a record deal with XL Recordings.

Brit Awards on Tuesday night at The O2 Arena. The singer, 27, brought the foster carer up on stage - whose name is unknown - to collect the trophy with her, who excitedly threw her hands in the air and beamed from ear-to-ear.  She began: 'Wow.

Salma Hayek couldn't be prouder of her best friend, Penelope Cruz.MORE: Salma Hayek's swimsuit diet and fitness secrets revealedOn Tuesday, the Mexican star took to Instagram to celebrate the news that both Penelope and her husband, Javier Bardem, have been nominated for the 2022 Oscars.WATCH: Salma Hayek reveals beauty secret behind youthful appearancePenelope, 47, has received a Best Actress nod for her role in Parallel Mothers – the story of two mothers who give birth on the same day. Javier, meanwhile, has been lauded for his portrayal of Desi Arnaz in Being The Ricardos.READ: Salma Hayek shares rare glimpse into daughter Valentina's personal lifeMORE: Salma Hayek turns heads in wetsuit in gorgeous new photosDelighted Salma, 55, soon took to Instagram to celebrate their achievements.

Whoopi Goldberg has been absent from The View following a two-week suspension in light of her controversial comments about the Holocaust.MORE: The View announces exciting new additions to show - detailsThe TV star has been keeping a low profile on social media ever since, but her co-stars have been there to publicly show their support for their friend and colleague.Sarah Haines took to Instagram on Friday to share a picture of the pair of them taking a selfie together on set.VIDEO: Whoopi Goldberg makes controversial comments about the HolocaustThe happy photo was captioned: "This just popped up and warmed my heart. That's my Whoops!!!"MORE: Whoopi Goldberg's replacement on The View revealed following suspension over Holocaust commentsMORE: Sharon Osbourne breaks silence as Whoopi Goldberg is suspended from The ViewSarah later took to the comments section to defend her friend from the messages that were being written alongside the post.

YouTube on Tuesday (February 8), with Mo Gilligan as host from The O2 Arena in London. Adele was the big winner of the night with trophies for Album of the Year, British Artist of the Year and Best British Song for 'Easy on Me'.

After learning that ‘Belfast’ had been nominated in seven categories, he said: “It’s a long way from the streets of Belfast to the Academy Awards. “I think of my mother and father, and my grandparents – how proud they were to be Irish, how much this city meant to them. They would have been overwhelmed by this incredible honour – as am I.

Where to watch: Amazon Prime VideoDirector: Kenneth Branagh | Starring: Caitriona Balfe, Judi Dench, Jamie Dornan, Ciaran Hinds, Colin Morgan, and Jude HillA semi-autobiographical film that chronicles the life of a working-class family and their young son's childhood during the tumult of the late 1960s in the Northern Ireland capital. Where to watch: Apple TV+Director: Sian Heder | Starring: Emilia Jones, Eugenio Derbez, Troy Kotsur, Ferdia Walsh-Peelo, Daniel Durant, Marlee MatlinRuby is the only hearing member of a deaf family from Gloucester, Massachusetts. At 17, she works mornings before school to help her parents and brother keep their fishing business afloat.

Her success brings her total Brits haul to 12 and increases her lead as the most decorated solo female artist at the awards. She is also now the only solo artist to have won album of the year three times – with only the bands Coldplay and Arctic Monkeys equalling her total. Host Mo Gilligan kicked off the evening at London’s O2 Arena with a sketch in which he attempted to plan a dramatic entrance, but was thwarted by the show’s policies on carbon emissions.

Adele has sparked rumours that she is engaged after wearing a diamond ring. The 33-year-old superstar has been dating sports agent Rich Paul,40, since September 2021 and was spotted wearing the ring at the BRIT Awards 2022 with Mastercard on Tuesday night (08. 02.

May 24, the Sunday before Memorial Day, the New York Times devoted its customary patriotic-image-filled front page to a stark black and white list of names to mark the “grim milestone” of “incalculable loss” as the death toll from the coronavirus pandemic in the United States approaches 100,000.

This is California today. “On Thursday, Gov. Gavin Newsom will offer the Legislature his ideas on how to eliminate a deficit that could total $54.3 billion between now and July of next year, fueled by the coronavirus crisis. No economic collapse in modern times has ever happened so fast,” reports the Los Angeles Times.

This could be how humanity ends: a stealth, highly contagious, mutating airborne virus wafts quickly across the land, wreaking havoc on the health, financial and social well-being of all in its path. The new plague is deliberately ignored by an incompetent leader with magical thinking who denounces the hastily erected policy firewall constructed out of science by local leaders and healthcare experts and fortified by the good grace of strangers.

The sun is out, an early summer beckons and if not for the masks and gloves and deserted streets in once-popular ghost towns, restless Californians may not know that a silent highly contagious plague is sweeping the land. Even more silent is the ignored erasure of the LGBTQ community.