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Daily Mirror
13 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mirror
Popular UK festival angers fans with 'discriminatory' trans toilet policy
Following the UK Supreme Court's ruling in favour of For Women Scotland, Download festival shared its new policy to exclude trans people from their preferred bathrooms Download festival has caused a major uproar online after it made a controversial stance on attendee safety. The rock and metal festival in Donnington Park, Leicestershire, will host headliners Green Day, Poppy, and KoRn featuring Weezer, Sex Pistols with Frank Carter, and more between June 13 and 15. However, instead of the usual guidelines warning of heatwaves and crowds, Download festival has attempted to assure customers on their safety via bathrooms, promising to abide by biological toilets. The festival said in a statement: "We are proud of the reputation the Download community has in terms of diversity, and will always look to promote the safety and comfort of all festival attendees, including transgender and non-binary customers," before adding that they "will be following the interim guidance by the Equalities and Human Rights Commission on April 25, 2025". This guidance states that "trans women (biological men) should not be permitted to use the women's facilities and trans men (biological women) should not be permitted to use the men's facilities". Their new implementation appears to be influenced by the UK's Supreme Court's ruling in favour of the so-called 'gender critical' volunteer organisation For Women Scotland. This ruling defined 'woman' as a term categorised by a person's sex alone, thereby excluding the trans and non-binary communities from everyday spaces, such as public bathrooms. Ironically, the festival will be held right in the middle of Pride month, and trans acts and allies are not happy. Musician and singer, NOAHFINNCE took to socials on May 27 to speak out against the festival's policy. He posted on his Instagram story, writing: "Hey @downloadfest, what the f--k are you doing inviting trans people to play your festival but not allowing them the simple right of using the correct bathroom?" The singer also added that they had "a great time playing last year but will not be attending again if [they] have to queue up for the ladies' bathroom". Outraged over his "trans sisters hav[ing] to risk outing themselves in the men's bathroom," Noah stated that "all this does is put trans people in danger". Having came out to the public as a transgender man in 2017, he called others to join him in holding the festival accountable, writing: "If you're playing @downloadfest, attending it or even just aware of it, say something about it". NOAHFINNCE also tweeted on X, adding: "What the f--k are you doing? How have you got the gall to invite trans people like me to play your festival and then ban them from using the toilet? If the only way we can piss is by outing ourselves then you've created an unsafe environment". The festival 's previous act, American rock band, Pinkshift, also said that whilst playing at Download last year was "fun," the new decision is "crazy and so unsafe". On their Instagram story, they said: "What f--king music festival polices gendered bathrooms?" They proceeded to thank Noah "for being the only artist [they]'ve seen talk about this… if Download is part of your life then speak up, they think they can get away with discrimination in the ripe year of 2025". In response, Download told NME they "want everyone to feel safe, supported and welcome at the festival" and reassured festival goers that "the majority of toilets will be gender neutral and available to all" and that single sex toilets will also be provided. 'Download Festival has always been and remains for everyone. We sincerely apologise that a previous communication on this was not clear. We are looking forward to seeing you at Download this year," the statement concluded. The Mirror have reached out to Download festival for a response.
Forbes
14 hours ago
- Business
- Forbes
Metallica's Self-Titled Masterpiece Earns Double Diamond Certification
Metallica's self-titled album remains by far the band's most successful release, even decades after it first came out. The project, which transformed the hard rock favorites into global phenomenons in the early '90s, continues to sell and stream consistently, and is almost always present on a number of major charts. Moving millions of equivalent units globally every year, the set regularly earns several new platinum plaques from the Recording Industry Association of America (RIAA). As it does, the title hits a very special milestone that only a handful of musical acts in history have reached. The RIAA has now certified Metallica as a double diamond album. That means the collection has shifted 20 million equivalent units in America alone. The band adds four new platinum plaques to its namesake album's already historic total. The last time the project was certified by the RIAA was back in December 2012, when it advanced from 15-times platinum to 16. The project was originally certified gold, platinum, and then triple platinum all at once on Halloween day, 1991. Metallica is now tied with two other bestselling efforts as one of the twelfth most-certified releases in American history. It's on the same level as Dookie by Green Day and Come On Over by Shania Twain, which have both reached the incredibly impressive double diamond status. Their Greatest Hits 1971–1975 by the Eagles remains the most-certified album ever in America, as it is now up to 38 million equivalent units moved. Thriller by Michael Jackson is the only other set to pass triple diamond status, and it has been certified for moving 34 million equivalent units between pure purchases and streaming activity, which the RIAA began incorporating into its methodology several years ago. So far, only 14 titles have reached double diamond status. As Metallica moves from 16-times platinum to 20-times platinum, the band's album Master of Puppets also earns new wins. That project advances from six-times platinum to eight-times, tying with ...And Justice for All as the group's second highest-certified studio LP. Master of Puppets was named a gold record in November 1986 and was last certified in June 2003. That means it's been more than 20 years since the RIAA awarded it a new honor.
Leader Live
18 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Leader Live
Wrexham's Ryan Reynolds set to star on 'Underdogs'
The 48-year-old Canada-born actor - who co-owns north Wales football club Wrexham AFC with Rob McElhenney - will narrate the tongue-in-cheek show Underdogs for National Geographic. In the five-part series, Reynolds will speak about the outcasts of the animal kingdom, while wildlife footage shows the unconventional hygiene choices and unsavoury courtship rituals of some of the world's strangest animals. The trailer, released on Tuesday, features Green Day's new song Underdog written for the show. In the teaser, Reynolds says: 'For over 135 years, National Geographic has gone to the ends of the Earth, to bring you the most stunning footage of nature ever put to film. 'But enough with the top of the food chain, it's time to shift our focus to the bottom.' He adds that he is going past 'nature's glory hogs', while footage of typical animals that appear in wildlife documentaries is shown, to 'get down in the mud, with nature's bench-warmers, not the superheroes, the superzeroes'. The show promises to show a cave in New Zealand, which glows thanks to millions of mucus-coated grubs, as well as a goose which lays its eggs on the top of a cliff and a koala that feeds its baby poo. It will also feature music from British composer Harry Gregson-Williams, who has written accompaniments for the Chronicles Of Narnia films, the Shrek franchise, and Gladiator II. TOP STORIES TODAY The actor also said: 'Getting to work with National Geographic on Underdogs was a dream come true – mostly because I can finally watch a project of ours with my children. 'Technically, they saw 'Deadpool & Wolverine' but I don't think they absorbed much while covering their eyes and ears and screaming for two hours. 'We're so proud to elevate the unsung heroes of the natural world to the top of the entertainment food chain and can't wait for everyone to see.' Reynolds is an executive producer on the series through his company Maximum Effort, which has worked on the Deadpool films, and the FX football docu-series Welcome To Wrexham – which has run for four series and earned eight Emmys. The Hollywood star also released one of the biggest blockbusters of 2024, Deadpool & Wolverine, which saw the return of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, and their characters become integrated into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Underdogs starts airing from Wednesday June 18 at 9pm on National Geographic Wild UK, and will then come to Disney+ soon.
Wales Online
20 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Wales Online
Wrexham AFC owner Ryan Reynolds to 'get down in the mud' with strange animals in new TV show
Our community members are treated to special offers, promotions and adverts from us and our partners. You can check out at any time. More info Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds, is set to present the documentary series Underdogs on National Geographic. The 48 year old Canadian, who is also the co-owner of Wrexham AFC, will provide the tongue-in-cheek narration for the five-part series focusing on the outcasts of the animal kingdom. Reynolds claims he's ready to "get down in the mud with the underdogs" as the show showcases the unconventional behaviors and peculiar rituals of the world's strangest creatures. A preview of the show, released earlier in the week and set to the song Underdog by Green Day, has Reynolds stating: "For over 135 years, National Geographic has gone to the ends of the Earth, to bring you the most stunning footage of nature ever put to film. But enough with the top of the food chain, it's time to shift our focus to the bottom." He adds that he is going past "nature's glory hogs", while footage of typical animals that appear in wildlife documentaries is shown, to "get down in the mud, with nature's bench-warmers, not the superheroes, the superzeroes". The show promises to show a cave in New Zealand, which glows thanks to millions of mucus-coated grubs, as well as a goose which lays its eggs on the top of a cliff and a koala that feeds its baby poo, reports PA. It will also feature music from British composer Harry Gregson-Williams, who has written accompaniments for the Chronicles Of Narnia films, the Shrek franchise, and Gladiator II. (Image: Martin Rickett/PA Wire) The actor also said: "Getting to work with National Geographic on Underdogs was a dream come true – mostly because I can finally watch a project of ours with my children. "Technically, they saw 'Deadpool & Wolverine' but I don't think they absorbed much while covering their eyes and ears and screaming for two hours. "We're so proud to elevate the unsung heroes of the natural world to the top of the entertainment food chain and can't wait for everyone to see." Reynolds is an executive producer on the series through his company Maximum Effort, which has worked on the Deadpool films, and the FX football docu-series Welcome To Wrexham – which has run for four series and earned eight Emmys. The Hollywood star also released one of the biggest blockbusters of 2024, Deadpool & Wolverine, which saw the return of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, and their characters become integrated into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Underdogs starts airing from Wednesday June 18 at 9pm on National Geographic Wild UK, and will then come to Disney+ soon. Sign up for the North Wales Live newsletter sent twice daily to your inbox Find out what's happening near you
North Wales Live
21 hours ago
- Entertainment
- North Wales Live
Wrexham AFC owner Ryan Reynolds to 'get down in the mud' with strange animals in new TV show
Deadpool star Ryan Reynolds, is set to present the documentary series Underdogs on National Geographic. The 48 year old Canadian, who is also the co-owner of Wrexham AFC, will provide the tongue-in-cheek narration for the five-part series focusing on the outcasts of the animal kingdom. Reynolds claims he's ready to "get down in the mud with the underdogs" as the show showcases the unconventional behaviors and peculiar rituals of the world's strangest creatures. A preview of the show, released earlier in the week and set to the song Underdog by Green Day, has Reynolds stating: "For over 135 years, National Geographic has gone to the ends of the Earth, to bring you the most stunning footage of nature ever put to film. But enough with the top of the food chain, it's time to shift our focus to the bottom." He adds that he is going past "nature's glory hogs", while footage of typical animals that appear in wildlife documentaries is shown, to "get down in the mud, with nature's bench-warmers, not the superheroes, the superzeroes". The show promises to show a cave in New Zealand, which glows thanks to millions of mucus-coated grubs, as well as a goose which lays its eggs on the top of a cliff and a koala that feeds its baby poo, reports PA. It will also feature music from British composer Harry Gregson-Williams, who has written accompaniments for the Chronicles Of Narnia films, the Shrek franchise, and Gladiator II. The actor also said: "Getting to work with National Geographic on Underdogs was a dream come true – mostly because I can finally watch a project of ours with my children. "Technically, they saw 'Deadpool & Wolverine' but I don't think they absorbed much while covering their eyes and ears and screaming for two hours. "We're so proud to elevate the unsung heroes of the natural world to the top of the entertainment food chain and can't wait for everyone to see." Reynolds is an executive producer on the series through his company Maximum Effort, which has worked on the Deadpool films, and the FX football docu-series Welcome To Wrexham – which has run for four series and earned eight Emmys. The Hollywood star also released one of the biggest blockbusters of 2024, Deadpool & Wolverine, which saw the return of Hugh Jackman as Wolverine, and their characters become integrated into the Marvel Cinematic Universe (MCU). Underdogs starts airing from Wednesday June 18 at 9pm on National Geographic Wild UK, and will then come to Disney+ soon.
