Month: June 2021

Pre-wedding nerves are rising for thousands of couples in England hoping their big days won't be ruined by the government's expected announcement next week on lockdown rules. Sian Holmes and Daniel Whiteley have planned a 54-guest wedding on 25 June. However, the couple from Liverpool will lose "thousands of pounds" if the 30-person cap isn't lifted from 21 June. Miss Holmes "struggled to understand the disparity" in rules between weddings and larger sporting events. "It's not just a party. It is an important life event for people to celebrate together. "If it was as simple as it being just a party, people would be up in arms about birthday parties. They're not," the bride-to-be said. "Ultimately, for ourselves and thousands of other couples and suppliers we just want weddings to take pl...

David Archuleta today. (Photo: Cyrus Panganiban)In the middle of Pride Month, David Archuleta, one of the most popular American Idol contestants of all time, has publicly come out as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community, in an emotional two-part Instagram essay detailing his “exhausting,” complicated, and nearly 20-year struggle with his sexuality and faith. “I like to keep to myself but also thought this was important to share because I know so many other people from religious upbringings feel the same way,” wrote the Season 7 Idol runner-up, who was raised Mormon. “I’ve been open to myself and my close family for some years now that I am not sure about my own sexuality. I came out in 2014 as gay to my family. But then I had similar feelings for both genders so maybe a spectrum of bisexua...

The 22-year-old, whose real name is Taurus Bartlett, faces five charges including battery on a police officer, threatening a public servant, resisting an officer with violence, resisting an officer without violence and criminal mischief, jail records show. Miami Police tweeted on Saturday morning that it "is aware of the incident involving Mr. Taurus Bartlett, also known as Polo G, and another male juvenile. We will provide updates as they become available." "The department has initiated a review of this incident, which will include an examination of all camera footage to ensure adherence to departmental policy and law," said a second tweet from MPD. No information was provided regarding the circumstances of Bartlett's arrest. Stacia Mac, Bartlett's mother, tw...

NBC has indefinitely paused production of its upcoming competition show “Ultimate Slip ’N Slide,” reportedly after multiple people on set came down with diarrhea. The Wrap reported Thursday that “up to 40 crew members fell violently ill,” citing a “person with knowledge of the production.” That person said people were “collapsing” and “being forced to run into port-o-potties” due to “awful explosive diarrhea.” TMZ also cited an anonymous source “close to production” as saying that multiple people were ill with gastrointestinal symptoms. Spokespeople for NBC did not immediately respond to a request for comment from HuffPost. However, People confirmed that a shutdown began on June 2 and that at least one crew member tested positive for Giardia, a parasite that can cause diarrhea. ...

David Archuleta -- one of "American Idol's" famous runner-ups throughout its history -- just came out as being part of the LGBTQ+ community ... which he explains is especially difficult considering his religious upbringing. The 'AI' alum -- who placed second during the 7th season of 'Idol,' losing to David Cook -- just shared his truth online, posting a heartfelt IG that revealed he identifies as both bisexual and asexual ... even though he says he initially thought he might've been gay. Waiting for your permission to load the Instagram Media. David writes, "I came out in 2014 as gay to my family. But then I had ...