Kerry Katona in swipe at Britain's Got Talent judge as she insists 'we need David Walliams back'

2022 ruling that Houston County, in rural Southern Georgia, discriminated against Anna Lange, an 18-year veteran of the county’s sheriff’s office, when it refused to amend a decades-old exclusion on gender-affirming care in its employee health insurance plan.Under the exclusion, county dollars are prohibited from being used, either directly or indirectly through insurance, to pay for treatments meant to assist someone in transitioning from one gender to another.Following a two-day trial after that ruling, a jury found that Lange had been unfairly discriminated against due to the insurance exclusion, and awarded her $60,000 in damages.Houston County appealed the lower court’s decision to the 11th Circuit, seeking to overturn it. The appeals court subsequently found that the that a health insurance provider can be held liable under Title VII for denying coverage for surgical interventions — which might otherwise be offered to cisgender individuals — due a person’s transgender identity.Additionally, the 11th Circuit found that the lower court did not abuse its discretion when it granted a permanent injunction blocking the county from enforcing the health plan exclusions for gender-affirming care.Referencing Supreme Court precedent finding that anti-LGBTQ discrimination in the workplace is inherently a form of sex-based discrimination, the appeals court found that the insurance exclusion in Houston County’s plan was a form of unlawful discrimination.“The Exclusion is a blanket denial of coverage for gender-affirming surgery,” Circuit Judge Charles Wilson wrote for the 11th Circuit.

Earlier this week, comedy writer/director Judd Apatow ended his 30-year relationship with his agency UTA, Deadline describing it as a “magical run” (lol). Trades run lip service-y pieces like this all the time: actors, filmmakers, and talent-changing agencies as a way to generate press for these companies and as tacit understanding for staying in good favor with agents who are the ones often feeding them leaks, exclusives, and scoops.

Patton Oswalt confesses he’s relieved there hasn’t been a “Ratatouille” sequel.“The film buff [side of me] loves that there hasn’t been a sequel,” the comic actor told the NY Post exclusively at the Amazon Upfront on Tuesday.“I love that [co-director] Brad Bird is the kind of guy that’s like, ‘I’ll do a sequel when I come up with a great idea but I’m not just going to run and scramble and try to do something just to do it.'”The “King of Queens” alum, 55, voiced Remy, a culinary-gifted rodent who helps a hapless French chef in the beloved 2007 Pixar toon.That’s not to say that a teensy part of Oswalt wishes they’d make a sequel, if only for the hefty paycheck.“Listen, I’m going to quote a musician friend of mine who says, ‘Whenever I hear my song in this commercial, that’s the sound of my kids teeth being straightened,'” he joked, “so yeah, there is that aspect.”The standup comedian will soon be seen as the host of a new quiz show called “The 1% Club” based on a British game show.Oswalt says it’s not like other shows.“It’s kind of based on how your brain works rather than how much information have you stored up in it,” he explained. “It’s about logic.

The stars of Megalopolis are back on the red carpet!

Anya Taylor Joy and Chris Hemsworth are hitting the red carpet at the UK premiere of their new movie!

DJ Qualls and costar Ty Olsson are going to have a Supernatural wedding!

Tim Chan If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Lenovo’s Memorial Day sale is here, with up to 64% off laptop computers, desktops, gaming accessories, monitors and more. For a limited time, you can save an extra 15% off clearance items with promo code CLEARANCE2024.

William Earl administrator SPOILER ALERT: This interview contains spoilers from “Old Friends,” the fourth episode of Season 3 of Netflix’s “Bridgerton.” “For God’s sake, Penelope Featherington. Are you going to marry me or not?” The first half of Season 3 of “Bridgerton” ends with these breathtaking words, as Colin (Luke Newton) proposes to Penelope (Nicola Coughlan). What a cliffhanger! Will Penelope say yes? Will she reveal that she’s Lady Whistledown? Could Colin be any more romantic? Yet this moment is just one development in a half-season full of drama, deceit and Debling.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer The International Alliance of Theatrical Stage Employees wrapped up its third week of negotiations with Hollywood’s major studios and streamers on a new Basic Agreement on Thursday, but has yet to reach a deal. In a message to members on Friday, the union said it expects to add additional bargaining days to the schedule in June. The contract is due to expire on July 31, and the union has repeatedly stated it does not intend to grant an extension.

Gene Maddaus Senior Media Writer A New Mexico judge on Friday asked a series of skeptical questions of the prosecutor in the Alec Baldwin manslaughter case, suggesting she might decide to throw out the indictment. Baldwin is scheduled to face a trial in Santa Fe in July for negligently pointing a gun at cinematographer Halyna Hutchins and pulling the trigger. In New Mexico, involuntary manslaughter carries a maximum sentence of 18 months in prison.

Matt Donnelly Senior Film Writer It’s something out of a movie, the way a young Donna Langley first discovered the magic of film. The chairman of NBCU studio group and chief content officer was in her late teens, broadening her horizons in Paris away from her upbringing on the tiny Isle of Wight off the English Channel. It was there she saw films like Jean-Jacques Beineix’s “Diva,” Luc Besson’s “Le Grand Bleu” and retrospectives on the works of auteurs like Jean-Luc Godard.

Jack Dunn If you purchase an independently reviewed product or service through a link on our website, Variety may receive an affiliate commission. Luca Guadagnino‘s “Challengers” is swinging into streaming. The Zendaya-led drama is now available to rent/purchase on Prime Video and Apple TV+.

Jenelle Riley Deputy Awards and Features Editor In April 2023, Snehal Desai took on the mantle of Artistic Director for Center Theatre Group (CTG), one of the world’s largest and most prestigious theater companies. Though he became active in programming right away, the recently unveiledd 2024/25 CTG season will mark his first full season at the helm. CTG encompasses three theater spaces: the Ahmanson and Mark Taper Forum in downtown Los Angeles and the more intimate Kirk Douglas Theatre in Culver City.

Guy Lodge Film Critic A hot, strong summer wind is the overriding soundtrack to “Three Kilometers to the End of the World” — the kind of dry, whirring weather that swallows conversations held even a short distance away, and carries stray, light objects far from where they meant to land. For 17-year-old Adi, however, it’s not loud enough to keep his secrets safe, nor heavy enough to lift and float him away from the home in which he feels increasingly imprisoned.

Steven J. Horowitz Senior Music Writer A shocking video that apparently depicts Sean “Diddy” Combs assaulting his former girlfriend Cassie Ventura has surfaced, in leaked hotel footage posted on CNN. The video, which was taken on March 5, 2016, appears to show Combs grabbing, shoving and kicking the singer, who filed a lawsuit against Combs in November.

Cardi B and Offset’s marriage - from the artist herself. The “Puntería” singer is the star of Rolling Stone’s May cover issue, and she shared some insight into the on-and-off-again married couple’s relationship.Cardi and Offset secretly married on Sept. 20, 2017, and welcomed their first child, Kulture, on July 10, 2018.

Netflix documentary explores the career of one of the greatest soccer legends of all time. Rafa Marquez, a Mexican player known for his reliability and commitment on the pitch, explores his career through the camera, alongside testimonies from his co-workers, friends and family.

A former mobster has been forced to cancel plans to stage a talk at a Scottish venue after an SNP politician called for him to be banned.

David Beckham, Anna Wintour and Roger Federer reunited for a day spent watching some of their films. Earlier this week, the three were photographed at The Whitby Hotel in New York City, where they were attending some screenings of the documentaries based on Beckham and Federer’s caereers. Victoria Beckham and Nicola Peltz twinning in sheer ensembles: Who wore it best?David and Victoria Beckham go on family yacht trip to celebrate EasterFederer, Wintour and Beckham were in attendance at the hotel, with all of them dressed up stylishly and approapriately for the weather.

Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck are one of Hollywood’s iconic power couples. Therefore, they have frequently been in the spotlight.

What To Watch.What to Watch: 7 movies and TV shows to stream this week — May 3What to watch: 7 movies and shows to stream this week — May 10The first four episodes of the third season of “Bridgerton” are now available to stream on Netflix. The series, following the romantic relationships of the Bridgerton siblings in London high society, will focus on Penelope Featherington and Colin Bridgerton, with Penelope being in love with him all through the series and Colin only beginning to come to terms with his feelings. “X-Men ‘97” has been a rare hit for Marvel over the past months, scratching the itch and nostalgia of Millennials who grew up with the original cartoon.

Jessica Biel is opening up about her marriage with Justin Timberlake. The 42-year-old Hollywood star is sharing a glimpse of her family life with the 43-year-old singer. The celebrity couple, who tied the knot in 2012, share two sons, 9-year-old Silas, and 3-year-old Phineas.Justin Timberlake says ‘no disrespect’ before singing ‘Cry Me a River’ amid Britney Spears backlashJessica Biel wants more people to eat in the showerJessica Biel’s Met Gala prep included bathing in 20 pounds of Epsom saltDuring the latest episode of ‘The View,’ the actress talked about her marriage with the singer, revealing that her relationship is still “a work in progress” as they both have extremely busy schedules.

Gucci Cruise 2025 show was on Monday, and Mexican stars Salma Hayek and Eiza González made the night a celebration. Attending the firm’s event in London, the duo represented two generations of Hollywood in a stylish, star-studded evening filled with memorable moments.

There’s been a huge update on Jennifer Lopez and Ben Affleck‘s relationship amid rumors of a potential separation.

The stars of Megalopolis are back on the red carpet!

Liam Hemsworth is stepping out to support his big brother Chris at the premiere of his new movie!

The Real Housewives of Atlanta season 16 is in production!

Emma Stone and Willem Defoe arrive for the screening of their new film “Kinds Of Kindness” at the Cannes Film Festival in southern France, on May 17, 2024.Eva Longoria, Demi Moore and Hunter Schafer were among the stars who joined them on the red carpet.

blended family of five kids. He shares kids Violet, 18, Seraphina, 15, and Samuel, 12, with Jennifer Garner, 52, while Lopez is mom to 16-year-old twins Emme and Max with ex-husband Marc Anthony.But now, there are rumors that they may be heading for a split.

David Cronenberg shocked the cinema world two years ago when he came out of retirement and showed up at the Cannes Film Festival with a new film, “Crime Of The Future.”  2014’s “Map To The Stars,” which also had a Cannes premiere, was initially supposed to be Cronenberg’s last.  Now, will the Canadian auteur’s latest, “The Shrouds,” be his swan song?   Continue reading ‘The Shrouds’: David Cronenberg Remains Uncertain If His Latest Film Will Be His Last: “I Really Don’t Know” at The Playlist.

If you felt your blood boil listening to Harrison Butker‘s disgusting commencement speech at Benedictine College this week, just imagine how much it must have hurt to hear in person?

A cause of death has been confirmed for the teen who died after doing the “One Chip Challenge.”

Every Friday, The FADER's writers dive into the most exciting new projects released that week. Today, read our thoughts on Beth Gibbons's Lives Outgrown, Draag's Actually, the quiet is nice, Lip Critic's Hex Dealer, and more.

Lives Outgrown is an album 10 years in the making after half a century in the ether. The debut solo LP from Portishead frontwoman Beth Gibbons, released six-and-a-half months before her 60th birthday, comprises 10 jaw-droppingly lush tracks, each a condensed saga of its own.

The cast of Kinds of Kindness took over the red carpet at the 2024 Cannes Film Festival on Friday afternoon (May 17).

Young Sheldon came to an end this week.