The memo said games featuring queer relationships or ”effeminate males” should not be approved for release. (Envato) China will ban video games featuring same-sex relationships, ‘effeminate’ men and moral choices, according to a leaked memo. The internal memo from a recent internal training by the state-backed gaming association was revealed by the South China Morning Post, lays out
Month: October 2021
Wattpad has long been a safe space for writers to share the stories they create for a massive audience, often leaning toward romance and erotica genres without the barriers of needing any sort of book deal to get it published. In recent years, the app/website has also become a launching pad for writers to truly
Demi Lovato’s new reality series about their obsession with aliens has left us searching the stars for answers. By Chris Murphy October 1, 2021 One night in October of 2020, pop sensation Demi Lovato was abducted by aliens in their sleep. At least, that’s what they believe happened to them. In the premiere episode of
News Katy B Announces New EP, Shares New Song “Open Wound”: Listen Peace and Offerings is out at the end of the month By Allison Hussey October 1, 2021 Facebook Twitter Katy B, photo by Jessica Madavo Facebook Twitter Katy B has shared another new song, her second of the year. It’s called “Open Wound”
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James Wan is producing a new take on Stephen King‘s vampire story Salem’s Lot for Warner Bros. and New Line, with Gary Dauberman (It, The Nun, Annabelle Comes Home) attached to write the script and also direct the film. THR brings us some new casting news tonight, with Jordan Preston Carter, Nicholas Crovetti and Cade Woodward all signing on. THR reports, “Carter
The second season of ‘Bridgerton’ won’t premiere until 2022, but star Jonathan Bailey’s new shirtless photos are a good distraction until then. The viscount is out of office. Jonathan Bailey shared picturesque photos from an Italian villa on Instagram on October 1. The Bridgerton star, 33, could be seen doing a handstand by the pool
If there’s one show that knows how to do a season finale, it’s Dynasty. Dynasty Season 4 Episode 22 was the culmination of all the big storylines throughout the back half of Dynasty Season 4, and it was the perfect way to conclude the season and change things considerably. Let’s not even entertain the possibility
What the new HBO movie tells us about Tony Soprano and friends. By Joy Press October 1, 2021 Fans of The Sopranos looking to The Many Saints of Newark for some kind of final resolution may be disappointed. David Chase, creator of the show and movie, has long rebuffed interviewers’ attempts to get him to
Jennifer Lopez stuns in new behind-the-scenes photos from her fall campaign with Coach, rocking autumnal hues and a cozy fit. Just call her J.Glow. Jennifer Lopez glows in behind-the-scenes snapshots from her Coach campaign. The singer, 52, shared photos from the shoot on Instagram on October 1, which featured her in a cozy autumnal fit:
The beloved actress took to Instagram to share some sexy snaps of herself wearing pieces from Rihanna’s line, breaking the internet along the way. Hot damn, Niecy Nash! The TV and film star looked icy hot on Friday, October 1, posting two videos to her Instagram page to showcase her stellar bod in some gorgeous lingerie.
Boris Johnson. (Tayfun Salci/Anadolu Agency via Getty Images) The British government is, in fact, “committed to outlawing conversion ‘therapy’ by spring 2022”, the prime minister’s LGBT+ envoy has said. Nick Herbert, appointed by Boris Johnson as a “special envoy” on queer advocacy at home and abroad, gave a simple piece of information that many officials
After great reviews at 100% on Rotten Tomatoes after its world premiere at Fantastic Fest and a great response to the trailer at CinemaCon, Universal is moving Blumhouse’s Scott Derrickson directed feature from Jan. 28, 2022 to Feb. 4, 2022. The following weekend is the Valentine’s Day-Presidents Day stretch which is an ideal period for Black
Play video content @jonnybones / Instagram Jon Jones and his fiancée have seemingly kissed and made up following his domestic violence arrest — the UFC star just posted a video of the couple sharing a smooch on Friday … and if the video is recent, it’s clear they’re moving on from the incident. Jones shared
Since the Times’s Sunday bombshell, the once under-the-radar media company—and particularly its CEO, Carlos Watson—faced intense scrutiny for possibly deceptive practices, leading to Friday’s announced shutdown. By Caleb Ecarma October 1, 2021 After years of hyping itself as a major media player, Ozy finally became the talk of the industry in recent days—albeit for all
The 40th anniversary celebration of Elvira continues with a brand new action figure from NECA, shown off tonight on the first night of NECA’s month-long “Monster Madness” event. NECA writes, “The devilishly delightful Cassandra Peterson has played the part of Elvira for 40 years with grace, humor and more than a little camp. NECA is
Porsha Williams is on to greener pastures following news that she would not be returning to the Real Housewives of Atlanta next season, a source EXCLUSIVELY told HollywoodLife. Take the memories. Leave the peach. Porsha Williams is saying goodbye to the reality show franchise that made her a household name on television screens across the
After the murders of George Floyd and Breonna Taylor by police, the protests that ensued during the summer of 2020 cornered a number of industries into publicly declaring their support for the Black community. Fashion was no exception. Long-known for its less-than-stellar reputation for racial diversity, brands across all facets of the business made formal
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“It was a total clusterf-ck from start to finish because Ivanka and her crew wanted her father to be on TV.” By Bess Levin October 1, 2021 As the old saying goes, behind every great man is a great woman, though for the Trump era, the more appropriate adage would be, “behind every presidential fuckup
Natalie Morales announced her departure from NBC after 22 years with the network. The anchor will reportedly join ‘The Talk.’ Here are five things to know about the journalist. Natalie Morales is leaving NBC News after 22 years, according to a memo she sent out to colleagues on October 1. The journalist, 49, said she
Play video content TMZ.com Ashleigh Banfield just opened up about Katie Couric‘s memoir, in which the former “Today” show host revealed she was threatened by the rising star … and Ashleigh clearly thinks Couric’s jealously may have derailed her career at NBC … and she’s still not over it. Ashleigh appeared Friday on “TMZ Live”
President of Brazil Jair Bolsonaro. (Andressa Anholete/Getty Images) Brazil’s homophobe-in-chief Jair Bolsonaro is back at it again with the homophobia, this time sending cruel, anti-LGBT+ texts. On the instant messaging app WhatsApp, the president privately on a new number made homophobic remarks as he mocked LGBT+ rights demonstrators. He blasted to his contacts, according to
Los Angeles local Alanna Ubach was only 25 years old when she was cast as the loyal brunette best friend and sorority sister Serena McGuire — who lived alongside Elle at the Delta Nu house and supported her sister in her legal endeavors — in the 2001 classic comedy “Legally Blonde” and the 2003 follow
The pair went to a school near the Balmoral estate to promote the Plant a Tree for the Jubilee project, and while they were there, the students presented the monarch with a handmade card. By Erin Vanderhoof October 1, 2021 In 2022, Queen Elizabeth will celebrate her Platinum Jubilee, marking 70 years since she took
News Adele’s Return Possibly Teased with “30” Billboards “30 will be a drum n bass record to spite you,” Adele wrote on Instagram two years ago By Matthew Strauss October 1, 2021 Facebook Twitter Adele, March 2017 (Cameron Spencer/Getty Images) Facebook Twitter Adele fans have spotted at least two “30” billboards, sparking speculation that new
Model Emily Ratajkowski finally gave her fans a look at 6-month-old son Sylvester’s face — and he’s as adorable as we expected! It’s about time! Emily Ratajkowski, 30, shared the first photo of her son Sylvester Apollo Bear‘s face on Friday, September 30, six months after the model gave birth to her baby boy. And
David Gordon Green’s Halloween Kills is slashing its way into theaters and onto Peacock on October 15, and a new featurette video today hypes the film’s big reunion aspect. Several characters and cast members from John Carpenter’s original classic are back in Halloween Kills, including Charles Cyphers returning as Sheriff Leigh Brackett, Kyle Richards as
Now that it appears Britney Spears will probably not be living under a conservatorship by year’s end, members of the #FreeBritney movement say their focus will shift to the second-most famous conservatee … Amanda Bynes. TMZ spoke with several “Free Britney” supporters this week as they held a rally for her outside the L.A. courthouse
Lil Baby‘s celeb jeweler is doing more than just profusely apologizing to the rapper for selling him a fake Patek Philippe watch … he’s taking costly action so it never happens again. Gabriel Jacobs from Rafaello & Co. tells TMZ … moving forward he’s going to hire a professional watch authenticator who will inspect all