Taylor Swift edits Anti-hero video after ‘fatphobic’ backlash
Nayana Mena & Tiffany Wertheimer BBC News Taylor Swift The new version of the Anti-hero music video does not show what the scales read Taylor Swift has edited a music video days after its release, following backlash over one of the scenes. In the original video for Anti-hero, the singer steps onto a scale that […]
Rassie Erasmus behaviour ‘making South Africa so easy to dislike’ – John Smit
Erasmus’ conduct, and the frenzied reaction of some South Africa supporters towards the officials involved and their families, is in danger of leading to a refereeing crisis in the world game. The BBC understands there are a growing number of referees who are increasingly reluctant to take charge of matches involving the Springboks. The man […]
Welsh Conservatives rejected sexual harassment training
PA Media There is “a strong and consistent association between gender inequality and violence against women” says the Senedd equality committee The Conservatives were the only Senedd party group to refuse an offer of training on sexism and sexual harassment. A spokesperson for the Tory Senedd leader at the time, Andrew RT Davies, has said […]
Bristol mum’s networking idea rolled out to more areas
Adele Williams, Super Funky Penguin The North Somerset hub of Freelance Mum Five new networking hubs for mums who run their own businesses while juggling childcare duties have been launched. Freelance Mum was set up in Bristol and groups have now been rolled out in Somerset, North Somerset, South Devon, Winchester and Southampton. By going […]
Mark Robinson invited to help coach England’s men after World Cup success
England women’s World Cup-winning coaching team is to join up with the men’s side before the fourth Test against South Africa. Coach Mark Robinson and assistant Ali Maiden will work with Joe Root’s outfit on Wednesday, with the match at Old Trafford beginning on Friday. England’s women lifted the World Cup at Lord’s last Sunday […]
Liberals still haunted by Trump win
Getty Images Just over a year ago, the political left in the US watched in shock as what seemed unimaginable happened – Donald Trump won the presidency. Since then, they’ve mourned, they’ve marched, and they’ve moved on. Sort of. There was a moment on the first full day of the Women’s Convention in Detroit, Michigan, […]
Which celebrities earned the most over the past year?
PA/Getty Beyonce and JK Rowling are the only two women in the top 10 It’s that time of year again – Forbes has released its list of the top 100 highest-paid entertainers and Sean “Diddy” Combs is top of the tree. His earnings of $130m (£102m) pushed him up from last year’s 22nd spot. His […]
All you need to know about this year’s nominees
Mark Savage BBC Music Correspondent Getty Images This is Harry Styles’ first nomination for the Mercury Prize Harry Styles, Sam Fender and Little Simz are among the artists competing for this year’s Mercury Prize, arguably British music’s most prestigious award. Recognising the best British or Irish album of the last 12 months, the Mercury has […]
Alessia Russo: Man Utd boss ‘hopeful’ striker will sign new deal
United are top of the Women’s Super League and three points ahead of third-placed Arsenal. Russo, 23, has scored five times in nine WSL appearances this season and is free to talk to other clubs outside of England as she has fewer than six months remaining on her contract. Asked if he had spoken to […]
Hannah Hampton: Chelsea sign England goalkeeper after Aston Villa contract expires
Chelsea have signed England goalkeeper Hannah Hampton after her contract with Aston Villa expired. Hampton, 22, rejected an extension with Villa and joins the Women’s Super League (WSL) champions on a three-year deal. She made her England debut last year and was an unused substitute at Euro 2022. “It’s a massive club. It’s an honour […]