NY Times Says Tom Cotton ‘Send in the Troops’ Op-Ed ‘Did Not Meet Our Standards,’ Promises Reform

New Gallup polling data shows 7.1 percent of the U.S. population identifies as LGBTQ – up from 5.6 percent in 2020. The new data, released yesterday, further reveals the enormous gap in LGBTQ elected representation in the U.S., where just 0.2 percent of elected positions are held by LGBTQ people.

HELLO! magazine, Lucy Mecklenburgh reveals the exciting news that she is having a daughter, her second child with actor Ryan Thomas. "Our baby girl is due in late spring – we can't wait," says 30-year-old Lucy who became a mum two years ago to her adorable son, Roman.READ: Lucy Mecklenburgh shares new update on son Roman after emergency hospital dash"I had an inkling that I was having a girl, but I was a bit more unsure than with Roman.

From TikTok to reality TV. The D’Amelio Family gave fans an inside look into their lives off social media when The D’Amelio Show premiered via Hulu in September 2021 — and they’re gearing up for more.

A teenager has been arrested after a car alleged to have been stolen from South Lanarkshire was last night found in England.

Hanging with the girls! Khloé Kardashian had a joyful weekend with her daughter, True, and her niece Chicago, as they smiled for a series of selfies together.

Remembering a legend. Nearly two years after Kobe Bryant’s death, fellow NBA athlete Lamar Odom is opening up about their friendship.

Making some changes. While reflecting on his past Summer House romances, Luke Gulbranson admitted that there was one regret that he had about his time with Hannah Berner.

Plans to reopen a controversial Ayrshire care home have been dealt a body blow.

Strictly professional dancer Brendan Cole has been impressing viewers on Dancing on Ice, where he’s usually accompanied by professional skater Vanessa Bauer but this week will perform with Brendyn Hatfield after Vanessa sadly tested positive for COVID-19.READ: Dancing on Ice star Brendan Cole reveals the time he bravely broke royal protocolOff the ice, though, New Zealand-born Brendan has been in a long-term partnership with his beloved wife Zoe Hobbs for over a decade.But who is Zoe, how did the couple meet, how many children do they have, and what does Zoe do for a living?We have all the answers you need! Read on to find out more…WATCH: Brendan Cole and wife Zoe dance the night away in Spanish celebrationBlonde beauty Zoe is a model who has worked with Olay and modelled for brands including Burberry and Hugo Boss. After meeting in 2008, she and Brendan tied the knot two years later in a star-studded wedding with several Strictly stars in attendance, including the late Sir Bruce Forsyth and dancers Anton Du Beke and Karen Hardy.MORE: Dancing on Ice's Brendan Cole appeared on another reality TV show - and it wasn't StrictlySEE: Strictly pros and their adorable babies – from Pasha Kovalev to Gorka MarquezThe beautiful ceremony took place at St Nicholas's parish church, a 13th-century building in Nether Winchendon, Buckinghamshire.

An “irate” man was arrested outside actress Alexandra Daddario‘s home in Los Angeles over the weekend.

Paul Dano took a deep dive into his transformation into the Riddler in the upcoming “The Batman”.

TERRIFIED Holly Willoughby has been seen screeching that she "can't breathe" while rehearsing a Dancing On Ice stunt. The This Morning presenters - who also host the Sunday-night skating competition - were seen taking to the ice for a dress rehearsal.

EAMONN Holmes has hit back at an ITV insider's claims he became unpopular with This Morning viewers before he was axed. His reps said they refuse to believe "research" had shown his popularity had waned before he was dropped by ITV after 15 years hosting This Morning with wife Ruth Langsford.

MARTINE McCutcheon looks slimmer than ever at the moment - and she's even revealed the secrets behind her jaw-dropping weight loss. The former EastEnders and Love Actually star has recently just launched a modelling career - and it's easy to see why.

CRUZ Beckham has proved himself to be a Billie Eilish super-fan after he was seen delightedly grinning over a cake adorned with her photo on for his 17th birthday. The son of David and Victoria Beckham wore a cheeky grin as his family and friends carried the Eilish-themed cake - complete with a state of the singer sitting on top.

REALITY star Vicky Pattison has revealed she has now frozen her eggs - to lift the pressure on her to have a family before boyfriend Ercan is ready. Former I’m A Celeb winner Vicky, 34, who has been dating Ercan Ramadan for over three years, told how she doesn’t want them to rush into having kids.

AMANDA Holden has sent fans wild by showcasing her ageless figure in a glamorous sheer mini dress. The Britain's Got Talent judge - who celebrated her 51st birthday on a glamorous family holiday this week - stunned in the tiny frock. Amanda took to Instagram with a snap of herself in the black dress, which featured sheer panels showing off her stomach and chest.

Rylan Clark has returned to his hosting duties on the radio after a recent hospital stay.The presenter, 33, returned to the airwaves on BBC Radio 2 yesterday after spending some time in hospital for an unspecified illness. Returning to his presenting work, Rylan confirmed that he is now “bouncing fit” and thanked hosts OJ Borg and Gary Davies for covering his show while he was away. Speaking into the microphone, Rylan said: “I want to say a massive thank you to Gary and OJ for stepping in the last couple of weeks, don't stress.” Then referring to himself in the third person, Rylan joked: “He's alive, he's alive, he is back and bouncing fit and do we have a show for you this afternoon." Get exclusive celebrity stories and fabulous photoshoots straight to your inbox with OK!'s daily newsletter Rylan previously announced to fans that he had to pull out of his usual afternoon presenting slot as he’d had to spend some time in hospital.The presenter shared a snap from his hospital bed with a cannula in his arm and told his followers: "Finally home after an extended trip to Costa del hospital.

PETER Andre has shared a series of snaps of his lookalike son Junior looking suited and booted on Saturday night. The Mysterious Girl singer took to Instagram to share the pics with his 1.8million followers as he captioned the photo: “My boy getting ready for a special night.

WITH most soaps hitting our screens four to five times a week, you’d think the cast would have enough work on their plates. But a number of actors on Hollyoaks, Emmerdale, Corrie and EastEnders have taken on lucrative side-hustles in addition to their day jobs.

GOGGLEBOX star Izzi Warner has introduced her fans to her adorable new puppy Cookie with a sweet Instagram post. The proud pet owner shared a snap alongside the tiny pooch, as she gushed over how much she loved her "new fur baby".

Move, I’m Gay launched their show in February 2020 with no firm expectations of how long they might last.The Portland-based duo simply dove in, with Franny dishing on the latest entertainment dirt, Brenda taking the lead discussing LGBTQ+ history and politics, and both serving up stories about their own experiences as single gay men about town.“We started very casually,” Scott says, “then started to create a structure, and it’s just become a weekly part of our lives.” And two eventful years since they began, Move, I’m Gay is set to cast its 100th episode, an achievement worth celebrating in the increasingly crowded landscape of talk and entertainment podcasts.“We made it all the way to one hundred when we thought we were going to do three,” says Ortega, acknowledging that their key to pushing through this pandemic and finding their audience has been consistency. “I think we’ve taken three breaks in this entire time.

Faye Winter has revealed her biggest pet peeve when it comes to boyfriend Teddy.The couple played Mr & Mrs with OK! Magazine, in which each couple has to answer questions about the other. From favourite drinks to favourite perfumes, the couple did their best at hazarding a guess as to who liked what. And Teddy, who recently moved into a new home with Faye, asked his girlfriend what annoyed her the most about him.

Brent Lang Executive Editor of Film and MediaJames Bennet has resigned as editorial page editor at the New York Times in the wake of fierce criticism by the paper’s readers and staff over the decision to publish a controversial opinion piece by U.S. Senator Tom Cotton.

writing, “From New York Times town hall: op-ed team pitched the piece TO Tom Cotton. Not the other way around.”National Review Online, a leading conservative publication, published a chat with a Cotton staffer Friday, too, which seemed to align with how Coffee characterized the editorial process.Also Read: NY Times Says Tom Cotton 'Send in the Troops' Op-Ed 'Did Not Meet Our Standards,' Promises ReformAccording to NRO, Cotton pitched a different op-ed to the Times and, after some back-and-forth on Monday and Tuesday, agreed to the topic suggested by the paper, which was a piece focused solely on the Insurrection Act.

By Bruce Haring

The New York Times newsroom is in open rebellion over an op-ed the newspaper's opinion section published Wednesday that called for the army to be deployed into American cities to crush nationwide protests over police brutality and systemic racism. In reaction to the op-ed, written by Arkansas Senator Tom Cotton and titled "Send in the Troops," dozens of Timesstaffers began tweeting out the same message on Twitter Wednesday evening in an open show of anger and solidarity.

Calling it “a clear threat to the health and safety of journalists we represent,” the New York Times union harshly criticized the paper’s decision to publish an opinion piece that urged the U.S. military to crush the George Floyd protests.

Calling it “a clear threat to the health and safety of journalists we represent,” the New York Times union harshly criticized the paper’s decision to publish an opinion piece that urged the U.S. military to crush the George Floyd protests.

By Bruce Haring

By Variety Staff

Multiple New York Times staff members are protesting an op-ed published in the Times by GOP Sen. Tom Cotton, writing on social media, “Running this puts Black @nytimes staff in danger” alongside a screenshot of the piece.