Rosie O’Donnell still wary of Ellen DeGeneres: ‘I don’t trust this person’

Novaya Gazeta, and her lawyer, Alexander Nemov, were both attacked while on their way to attend the court sentencing of a human rights activist in Grozny, Chechnya’s capital.Milashina told her employer that the attack seemed to have been planned out. She said her attackers “knew what they were doing” and were “in a hurry,” attempting to intimidate them and gain access to their devices. “They beat us up two times,” Milashina says of her assailants in the most recent attack.

Leo Barraclough International Features Editor Seven films have been selected for the 11th edition of Final Cut in Venice, the works-in-progress section of the 80th Venice Film Festival. Final Cut in Venice, which runs Sept. 3-5, provides support for the completion of films from Africa and five Middle Eastern countries: Iraq, Jordan, Lebanon, Palestine and Syria. It is one of the programs run by the festival’s industry section, Venice Production Bridge. Over three days, the working copies of the selected films will be presented to producers, buyers, distributors, post-production companies and film festival programmers. The first two days are devoted to screenings, and then one-to-one meetings between the producers of the projects and the professionals attending the Venice Production Bridge will take place on the third day. The program will conclude with the awarding of prizes in kind or in cash, the purpose of which is to provide support for the films’ post-production.

attempted to prosecute a transgender woman who had entered and used a women’s restroom despite not having officially transitioned.The ministry said in a statement that it would examine the ruling closely and “take appropriate measures after consulting with the relevant ministries and agencies.” It also said it would continue to make efforts to respect the diversity of its staff.The ruling comes after a series of mostly pro-LGBTQ court rulings regarding the legalization of same-sex marriage in the country, with courts finding, in the majority of the cases, that laws blocking same-sex nuptials are unconstitutional.Japan is currently the only G7 nation where same-sex marriage hasn’t been legalized. Japanese law is vague about the ability of same-sex couples to adopt, and the country also lacks nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ individuals, permits conversion therapy, and does not recognize nonbinary genders, reports Reuters.On June 16, Japan enacted a law declaring that “unjust” discrimination is unacceptable, but doesn’t explicitly provide specific rights for LGBTQ people — in part due to opposition from the ruling Liberal Democratic Party, a right-wing political party that controls both chambers of the country’s National Diet, or national legislature.Despite the law being overly vague and not promising any specific rights, it still sparked a backlash from conservatives, who began campaigning for moves to protect women in multi-user, publicly-shared facilities.The plaintiff, whose name remains anonymous, celebrated the ruling.“All people should have the right to live their lives in society based on their own sexual identities,” she said in a statement.

AL.com this week. «We are all fired up. Everyone was pulling for a boy.

Plans to cut services at a fire station in Stockport to improve response times in Manchester city centre have caused uproar.

Michelle Keegan hasn't let the trolls stop her from showing off her glamourous appearances online as she took to social media to show off another new look. The actress recently hit back after she was slammed by a fan who said they wanted to see her Very clothing collection on a "real" woman.

Ninja has reduced the price of one of it's most popular air frying gadgets which has been hailed as a "game-changer" by shoppers.

The ongoing strike by Hollywood actors has the potential to disrupt UK film production as US companies consider shifting filming to Britain, according to Equity, the British performers' union. In solidarity with their American counterparts, who are engaged in a dispute with Hollywood studios, Equity has issued a warning to US companies intending to move productions to the UK.

's latest spinoff,, will feature two well-known couples — Big Ed and Liz, as well as Jovi and Yara.Premiering on Aug. 14, the new spinoff will follow five past couples who have reached the breaking point in their relationships undergoing a couples retreat to determine if they want to continue on with the relationship. Joining the couples is a team of professionals who will help them actively deal with issues with trust, sex, jealousy, anger and intimacy.

The actors strike is being felt as far away as Australia, as the country’s production union issued guidance saying a “limited” number of SAG-affiliated productions will have to stop for now.

Good afternoon Insiders, Max Goldbart here back from a (hopefully) well earned break with a packed newsletter following a week in which actors joined writers on the pickets for the first time in more than 60 years and the BBC found itself mired in crisis, yet again. Read on, and sign up here.

Amazon Prime Day has come and gone, but there are still countless deals to be found, particularly on cordless vacuums. There's no better feeling than waking up to a fresh, clean space.

Longtime game show host Pat Sajak is surprised he’s been the face of "Wheel of Fortune" for more than 40 years.  Sajak, 76, took to social media earlier this week to joke about his time on the popular game show.  An account called @Chicago_History tweeted a question that read, "If someone from 1981 suddenly woke up in 2023, what would surprise them the most?" The beloved host responded, "That Pat Sajak was still hosting Wheel of Fortune." Fans reacted to Sajak’s comments and praised the game show host. "And @patsajak is still on top of his game!" one user commented. Another fan wrote, "Great answer! I’m going to miss you!" Other commenters appeared to diss Sajak and wrote, "Seriously, though…how hard is it to say ‘There are two Rs.

Garcelle Beauvais isn’t holding back when it comes to discussing Kyle Richards and Mauricio Umansky’s separation. The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills star was on Thursday’s episode of Watch What Happens Live With Andy Cohen when the host asked her about the couple's marital issues. The former co-host of said she and her co-star, Sutton Stracke, were «suspicious» of the couple. When Cohen asked whether Richards and Umansky's «marriage [was] a topic of conversation» while filming season 13 of  , Beauvais replied, «Yes, for sure.»The 56-year-old actress and TV personality said she has not physically spoken to Richards since news broke of her separation earlier this month, but she has texted her.«I sent her a text asking her if she was OK and she said, 'I'm hanging in there,'» Beauvais said.A source told ET that The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills is back in production, andcameras are filming all the drama between Richards and Umansky amid news that the longtime couple is separating.According to the source, cameras are back up and filming pick-up scenes with the women of RHOBH to capture the aftershocks of Richards' marital troubles with Umansky playing out in public. Cohen also spoke out about the situation, revealing on Radio Andy, «I think that this will be included next season on Beverly Hills, in some way, shape or form.»ET reported earlier this month that Richards and Umansky have separated after 27 years of marriage. The pair spoke out shortly thereafter in a joint statement.«Any claims regarding us divorcing are untrue,» Richards and Umansky wrote on Instagram.

Jem Aswad Executive Editor, Music From Marcel Duchamp to punk rock, the art world has struggled to find ways to present rebellious forms of art in a museum-like context, and hip-hop is certainly no exception. There have been many rap-related exhibits over the past couple of decades, from the Rock and Roll Hall of Fame to the Museum of Modern Art, some good, some less so. Exhibits around single artists have been more successful — “David Bowie Is,” “Rolling Stones Exhibitionism” and even the full museum dedicated to Bob Dylan — yet it’s hard to imagine one more fully realized, or thorough, than the 40,000 square foot “The Book of Hov,” Roc Nation’s homage to its founder, Jay-Z, which opens at the Brooklyn Museum on Friday, not far from the now-famous Marcy Projects where the man grew up.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor The SAG-AFTRA strike didn’t officially start until just after midnight on Friday, but Amandla Stenberg skipped the opening night of Outfest L.A. on Thursday in support of the movement. The star of the upcoming “Star Wars” series “The Acolyte” was expected to be on hand to receive the Platinum Maverick Award from the LGBTQ film festival, but Jacqueline Castel, director of the actor’s new indie, “The Animal,” accepted it on her behalf. “Amandla is deeply honored and would love to be here to celebrate with you, but she cannot be here today due to her support of the actors strike,” Castel said.

Sophia Scorziello editor “This is historic — literally.” At least, that’s what a digital Michael Cera says at the start of the trailer for Steven Soderbergh’s upcoming sci-fi comedy series, “Command Z.” The “Ocean’s 11″-through-“13” director has rounded up Cera, Roy Wood Jr., Chloe Radcliffe and Liev Schreiber for a post-apocalyptic look back at the year 2023, as they traverse into the past by putting a wormhole in a washing machine. The new series follows Soderbergh’s recent Max noir series “Full Circle” on Max, starring Claire Danes and Zazie Beetz. “Command Z” is set to premiere July 17 and will be available on Soderbergh’s website, Extension765.com.

Nick Vivarelli International Correspondent Turkish hit TV series “Magnificent Century,” the Ottoman costume drama that spearheaded the country’s TV boom, has partnered with popular virtual gaming platform The Sandbox, becoming the second global hit series to enter the Sandbox metaverse after “The Walking Dead.”  Produced by TIMS Productions’ founder Timur Savcı, and broadcast in over 140 countries with over 500 million viewers globally, “Magnificent Century” will now be available for game players to create their own experiences using both original and established characters and worlds. Global players will be able to equip their 3D avatars starting from the last quarter of this year.

Sophia Scorziello editor “Deadpool 3” has stopped filming as the SAG-AFTRA strike gets underway, with performers joining Writers Guild of America members on the picket lines. The Marvel sequel is one of the first major productions to be impacted by the new strike. News of the production suspension comes only days after “Deadpool 3” provided audiences with a first look at the set, releasing a photograph of stars Ryan Reynolds and Hugh Jackman suited up as Deadpool and Wolverine, respectively. News also recently broke that Jennifer Garner would appear in the film as Elektra, having previously starred in the role in 2003’s “Daredevil” and the 2005 spinoff film “Elektra.”

Billie Eilish‘s new song featured in the upcoming movie Barbie has been released!

Charlotte Dawson has emotionally told fans that she has been feeling 'down' and 'low' ahead of the birth of her second child. The usually bubbly and energetic reality star addressed concerns from her fans after she took a short period of time away from social media, where she is usually very active.

Netflix documentary series, “Harry & Meghan.”Despite the show bringing in a total of 81.6 million hours watched, the project failed to score any Emmy nominations when they were announced earlier this week.Royal expert Ingrid Seward recently claimed that the Duke and Duchess of Sussex are ‘devastated’ about being left out of the award show nods.“But of course [the couple] will not show it,” the editor-in-chief of Majesty magazine told the Mirror.She added that the viewership numbers were “obviously not good enough for an Emmy nomination.”However, the series did emerge victorious by winning a nomination for the Hollywood Critics Awards in the Best Streaming Nonfiction category.“In the series, Harry and Meghan talk about the royal family as if they were the enemy, while they themselves are trying to save the world,” Seward went on.“The series is an intimate look at ‘hardships’ they faced in their honey-colored, rose-tinted world,” she said.“Meghan and Harry will concentrate in this and make it a positive, however irritated they might be not to be in the Emmy nominations,” the “Queen’s Speech” author continued. She then shared her advice for the former actress, 41, and the Invictus Games founder, 38.“They are having a run of bad luck in their working life.

The Summer I Turned Pretty's of —titled “Love Scene”—features quite possibly the most romantic moment ever on TV between two star-crossed lovers: and . Set to a sweeping score of a full orchestra, the two—via flashback to the previous winter when Conrad's mom, Susannah, was still alive, and so much sadness and drama didn't exist—make love in front of the fireplace at the Fisher summer house on Cousins Beach. It's sensual, it's romantic, and it's the kind of scene that you want to rewatch over and over again. (Btw, when Belly whispers to a sleeping Conrad that “… there's only you.

Joe Jonas didn't hold back when sharing a story he's never publicly told before on the KIIS network's radio show. The 33-year-old Jonas Brothers member said that he was recently reflecting with some friends about reaching a point in your life «where you can remember the last time you s**t your pants.»The specific instance Joe had in mind happened four years ago. «I've been able to work through it — a lot of therapy,» he quipped. «Let's just say, it was a bad day to choose to wear white clothing.» Of the poop in question, Joe explained, «You think it might have been a little something else, a little something extra.

Jessel Taank might be new to The Real Housewives of New York City but she’s already making headlines. After reported that the fashion publicist was seen vomiting on the red carpet at the RHONY season 14 premiere party on Wednesday, July 12, Taank took to social media to assure fans it wasn’t due to alcohol. «I wish I was drunk!!» the mother of two commented on Page Six’s Instagram post about the story. «Unfortunately just a stomach bug guys … nothing to see here.»Jessel Taank attends Bravo's 'The Real Housewives Of New York City' season 14 premiere at The Rainbow Room on July 12, 2023 in New York City.Taank wasn’t the only one in her family who caught a stomach virus this week.

is because she is just really committed to the bit, but TikTok, apparently, has another theory. The Only Murders In the Building actor was using TikTok's “Why Am I Single?” filter, which flashed through a number of cards with different possible answers before landing on “You Have Bad Taste.” Shocked at being called out like this, Gomez's jaw dropped in (joking) dismay. In the caption she wrote, “Well that's rude TikTok.”This content can also be viewed on the site it from.The comments section lit up with jokes, solidarity, and a few strays for Justin Bieber.

Experts have warned that a TikTok trend known as 'bed rotting' could negatively impact people's health.

Whistle-blowing former GMP detective Maggie Oliver, who campaigns for survivors of abuse, has confirmed her position on reviews into child sexual exploitation in Greater Manchester.

Josh Duhamel and his wife Audra Mari are enjoying a rare night out.

Bryan Cranston to elevate a fight into the realm of high art.The alum sat down on Tuesday's, alongside his co-star Maya Hawke, and was coaxed into a game of «Clubhouse Playhouse.»As Cohen explained, Cranston was challenged to deliver a dramatic reading of Ariana Madix's emphatic monologue, delivered at her ex-boyfriend Tom Sandoval, during the dramatic reunion special earlier this month.«Is it alright if I don't know what I'm doing?» Cranston asked, before beginning. «I've never seen this show.»After assurances from Cohen and Hawke that he'd nail it, Cranston began, and knocked the impassioned and heated monologue out of the park.«I've been with you for nine years, when you were literally f**king wearing combat boots and skinny jeans and you didn't have a dime to your name,» read Cranston, injecting sass and defiant energy into every line.

Rosie O’Donnell said she doesn’t have any plans on mending her and Ellen DeGeneres’ strained friendship.

Rosie O’Donnell will probably never be friends with Ellen DeGeneres, and honestly, we can’t really blame her!

Rosie O’Donnell has finally gotten an apology from Ellen DeGeneres. In September the former host opened up about DeGeneres, saying she was still hurt after she told Larry King, “I don’t know Rosie. We’re not friends.”O’Donnell opened up about their fall out with Andy Cohen on Watch What Happens Live, and it looks like DeGeneres saw the episode.

Jon Hamm is a not-so-secret Vanderpump Rules stan! And this impersonation was SPOT ON!

Rosie O’Donnell is opening up about her relationship with Ellen DeGeneres.

Rosie O'Donnell spoke about the «weirdness» in her relationship with Ellen DeGeneres this week, getting candid in an interview with . «It was a good relationship. We were friends,» O'Donnell said of herself and DeGeneres when they were both rising comics. «We supported each other.