A former casting producer for The Bachelor says that women wearing traditionally Black hairstyles like ‘afros, braids, [or] locs’ were considered ‘too Black’ to be contestants on the ABC dating show. Jazzy Collins called out the reality competition and its spin-offs for their lack of diversity via an open letter shared on social media Saturday. … Read more
Culture Secretary Oliver Dowden has said he ‘wouldn’t be inclined’ to pull Little Britain from streaming services, after it was revealed the show had been removed by some providers for its use of characters in blackface. In a pre-recorded interview with ITV’s Peston, the senior MP was asked if he agreed with the BBC’s decision … Read more
The bereaved brother of George Floyd said President Trump didn’t let him get a word in during a condolence call. Philonise Floyd, the brother of the 46-year-old black man who died in the custody of Minneapolis police on Monday after an officer knelt on his neck for several minutes cutting off his air supply, said … Read more
A South Dakota woman said she refused to let a brain tumor and surgery prevent her from walking down the aisle. For about a year, Christina Anderson, 24, from Watertown, was experiencing severe dizzy spells after her December 2017 engagement to Brandon Jensen. One day in May, while she was in the midst of planning her wedding, … Read more
Pleased to mutt you! Hilarious snaps show exasperated dogs who wish their owners hadn’t bought a pesky new pet sibling into the family Pet owners from across the globe shared hilarious pictures of unhappy pets Snaps show pooches looking positively peeved at their new sibling’s arrival Dogs are seen looking exasperated as their new pals … Read more
Hugh Jackman plays a corrupt school superintendent in Foxtel’s new drama, Bad Education. And the 51-year-old, who is widely considered to be the nicest guy in Hollywood, joked to News Corp on Saturday that he wouldn’t ‘be very good with scandal’. The Australian actor, who resides in New York with wife Deborra-Lee Furness, said that he’s … Read more
Gordon Ramsay has claimed that most TV chefs are completely overrated and could never run a proper restaurant kitchen. The celebrity chef, 53, whose signature Chelsea restaurant holds three Michelin stars, said many of those running food shows ‘get away with a lot of s***’ and ‘wouldn’t last an hour in a professional kitchen’. The … Read more
Would you spot a small fraud on your bank statement? As a report suggests half wouldn’t be able to, here’s how to protect yourself Those aged 18-24 were the least likely to be able to spot fraud It comes as the number of card transactions has increased and dropped in value Research raises concerns about … Read more
Most insurance wouldn’t pay pubs, restaurants or theatres even if the Government ordered them to close their doors, insurers say The Prime Minister has urged the public to stay away from pubs and theatres Trade body, the ABI, says that most firms policies do not include this insurance Coronavirus symptoms: what are they and should … Read more