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Trans actress sues French far-right politician after transphobic slur
The actress, who became the first transgender woman to win the Best Actress prize at Cannes, dedicated her award to “all the trans people who are suffering”. Following hateful comments made by Marion Maréchal, Gascón is now suing the French far-right politician.
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J.K. Rowling says loved ones begged her to keep trans views private
J.K. Rowling appears in an essay collection featuring contributions from so-called 'gender critical' writers, in which she shares that her loved ones had pleaded with her to keep her polarising views on transgender women to herself. She also hits out at her hypocritical critics.
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Why is Taylor Swift losing followers over Gaza conflict?
Following an Israeli airstrike on a camp at the Gazan city of Rafah, and a second airstrike this week, the hashtags #AllEyesOnRafah and #SwiftiesFor Palestine have been trending on X. And now, Taylor Swift is being urged to break her silence on Gaza.
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Dua Lipa shares support for #AllEyesOnRafah – What does it mean?
The 'All Eyes On Rafah' image has been shared millions of times on social media following an Israeli airstrike. Countless celebrities are showing their support, including pop star Dua Lipa, who previously signed an open letter to President Biden last year, calling for a ceasefire.
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Cannes Festival: Complaint filed for insult after transphobic remarks
French far-right politician Marion Maréchal has commented on the Cannes win of transgender actress Karla Sofía Gascón. Now, six LGBTQ+ associations have filed an official complaint against the politician standing in the European elections.
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The ideal Cannes 2024 playlist: The best needle drops of the festival
The 2024 Palme d’Or is hours away. And it's all up for grabs - with 'Anora', 'The Seed of the Sacred Fig' and 'Emilia Pérez' emerging as likely contenders for Cannes' top gong. Before the winners though, time to look at this year’s festival in music...
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