JK Rowling has been subjected to an onslaught of abuse that highlights an insidious, authoritarian and misogynistic trend in social media. Rowling has consistently shown herself to be an honourable and compassionate person, and the appalling hashtag #RIPJKRowling is just the latest example of hate speech directed against her and other women that Twitter and … Read more
Ian Wright is reportedly set to explore domestic abuse and his tough upbringing in a BBC documentary. According to reports, the former Arsenal ace, 56, who has detailed living with his ‘frightening’ stepfather as a child in the past, will interview both victims and abusers while reflecting on his own experiences. On the film, which … Read more
Ian Wright is reportedly set to explore domestic abuse and his tough upbringing in a BBC documentary. According to reports, the former Arsenal ace, 56, who has detailed living with his ‘frightening’ stepfather as a child in the past, will interview both victims and abusers while reflecting on his own experiences. On the film, which … Read more
JK Rowling has been subjected to an onslaught of abuse that highlights an insidious, authoritarian and misogynistic trend in social media. Rowling has consistently shown herself to be an honourable and compassionate person, and the appalling hashtag #RIPJKRowling is just the latest example of hate speech directed against her and other women that Twitter and … Read more
As the sun slid from the evening sky over Minsk, clusters of people thronged the imposing entrance of the Bolshoi Theatre of Belarus clutching their tickets for the ballet. Many had dressed up to attend one of the city’s landmark buildings, a legacy of the Stalin era that was inspired by Roman amphitheatres. ‘We don’t want … Read more
Former Bay City Rollers band member Ian Mitchell has died at the age of 62. Ian joined the band in 1976, aged 17, replacing bassist Alan Longmuir – but left after seven months with the Scots group, dubbed as ‘tartan teen sensations’. However the musician made a lasting impact with the band, with whom he … Read more
Bay City Rollers star Ian Mitchell dies aged 62: Band say they are ‘deeply saddened’ at death of ex-teen heartthrob who was mentioned in Friends despite spending just seven months in the group Bay City Rollers confirmed his death in statement on their Facebook page today The band said in statement that they are ‘deeply … Read more
Laura Whitmore sips on a pint of beer as she reveals her ‘easy’ first date with fiancé Ian Stirling consisted of a comedy gig followed by the pub By Ellie Phillips For Mailonline Published: 15:13 BST, 29 August 2020 | Updated: 15:13 BST, 29 August 2020 She’s been dating Ian Stirling for three years. And … Read more
Ian Wright has hit out at the ‘racially driven’ abuse of black and female pundits following Sky Sports’ decision to sack Matt Le Tissier, Phil Thompson and Charlie Nicholas from their positions on Soccer Saturday. It was revealed on Wednesday that the trio, who have been longstanding pundits on the hugely popular programme hosted by Jeff … Read more
‘Keep their names out of your stinking unbrushed mouths’: Ian Wright launches furious defence of Alex Scott, Micah Richards and other black pundits targeted by racists after Sky Sports sack Matt Le Tissier, Phil Thompson and Charlie Nicholas Ian Wright has launched a defence of black pundits targeted by racists Sky Sports sacked Phil Thompson, … Read more