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Yahoo
12 hours ago
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Shocking 'America's Got Talent' act leaves judges Mel B and Sofia Vergara shuddering in fear: 'So scary!'
A couple of America's Got Talent contestants just made judges Mel B and Sofia Vergara part of the act, much to their distress. It happened on Tuesday's episode when two buff contestants took the stage, where they had set up a makeshift gym, not to lift heavy dumbbells but to throw them to each other. The men, Darien Johnson and Scott Mathison, explained that they found each other through social media, where they both share their extreme workouts. They've since collaborated on videos that have received up to two million views. After the former Spice Girl gave them a positive review — "that must be hard work!" — she and Vergara were invited to take the stage, without a description of what they'd be doing. The women were then instructed to stand back-to-back, after which the performers began to toss the the weights over their heads. "If you had to lose one, which one would it be?" their fellow judge Simon Cowell joked to Howie Mandel. Meanwhile, the women were visibly rattled by what was happening around them. "I don't want to be here," Vergara protested, although she stayed in place. Mel B insisted that Vergara "hold my hand!" She kept her eyes squeezed shut. In all, Johnson and Mathison passed the huge barbels back and forth over their heads six times. When it was over, the two judges hugged. As they walked back to their seats, Vergara noted that the experience had been "so scary." Mel B raved: "Oh my god. What you do is proper. Fit and hot." It was a first for the show, Vergara thought. And she appreciated the act too: "It looks really hard. Looking at your bodies, I can tell."Cowell and Mandel were also fans. "I think it's entertaining," Mandel said in his assessment. "It's a strength act. It's an agility act. It inspires people to be in shape. I think you checked a lot of boxes. I loved it." All four judges gave the act the go-ahead, which means they will face off against contestants doing equally dangerous acts such as roller-skating while performing aerialist stunts or throwing knives. America's Got Talent airs Tuesday at 8 p.m. ET/PT on NBC, with the Live Shows beginning Aug. 19. Read the original article on Entertainment Weekly
Daily Mail
4 days ago
- Entertainment
- Daily Mail
The celebrities who've BLOCKED me. These thin-skinned stars took exception when I revealed the truth... some sought to hide their sad little rants, says KATIE HIND. I've had enough - here's what I think about them
There was a time when, as a showbusiness journalist, an angry – or occasionally threatening – phone call from a celebrity's publicist following a story they didn't like was the ultimate reproach. I've been on the receiving end of many of those, some relations never mended – Geri Halliwell-Horner really didn't like it when, in 2019, I told the full story of her historic fling with fellow Spice Girl Mel B, for example.
Daily Mirror
23-07-2025
- Politics
- Daily Mirror
Afro hair is still discriminated against in the UK - but the Halo Code calls for change
Black people are still being discriminated against simply for their hair texture and majority are unaware about the halo code - a code to help stop discrimination; but we need more to make a true difference. For years, Black individuals have faced discrimination for something beyond their control - their hair. Despite race discrimination being outlawed for over a decade, people continue to face discrimination because of their hair and, in turn, feel confined by the stigma. In September 2024, Spice Girl Mel B supported the "Fix the Law, not our hair" campaign, led by World Afro Day, to revise the country's equality laws and ban Afro hair discrimination by recognising Afro hair as a protected characteristic. Alongside this, an open letter called the '100 Voices, 100 Words Campaign' was sent to the UK Government and had been signed by 100 influential supporters, including Mel B, Beverley Knight, Fleur East, Sarah-Jane Crawford and many more. The letter called on MPs of all parties to vote for the recognition and prevention of Afro hair discrimination by updating the 2010 Equality Act. Despite these efforts, and the introduction of the Halo Code in 2020, why does hair discrimination persist in 2025? What is the Halo Code? The Halo Code was created by the Halo Collective, a group of 30 young Black campaigners who united through the Advocacy Academy, a social justice leadership charity, after repeatedly witnessing hair discrimination in the UK - especially in schools. The Halo Code is the UK's first explicit policy pledge that safeguards Black individuals from discrimination over their hair. It was established in 2020, specifically to address the fact that even though race discrimination has been illegal under the Equality Act 2010, many Black students and workers were still being penalised, excluded, or judged because of their natural Afro hair or protective hairstyles - missing out on job opportunities and even being expelled from school. The collective emerged in response to the hair discrimination observed across the UK, particularly in educational settings. They aimed to devise a clear, practical solution that would compel institutions to accept accountability. Their investigations revealed that 46% of parents reported their child's school policy penalised Afro hair. Additionally, 58% of Black students have been subjected to name-calling or uncomfortable questions about their hair at school and, for Black women at work, 1 in 5 feel compelled to straighten their hair for the office. They also found that numerous young Black girls found themselves excluded from school or pressured to alter their hair to conform with "uniform" rules. While the code has helped influence changes in workplaces and schools, with backing from major brands like Dove, the code is not part of UK law or government legislation - it is a voluntary code of conduct. Organisations and schools can opt to adopt this code to show their commitment to racial equity and inclusivity. By signing up, they publicly pledge to eradicate hair-based discrimination and revise policies to reflect this commitment. Why is Black hair still being policed? Despite the progress made by the Halo code, the European standard of beauty and professionalism continues to be deeply rooted in British schools and workplaces, with Afro hair frequently suffering from these prejudices. Even school uniform rules often ban natural textures or protective hairstyles, using terms such as "extreme" or "distracting" to describe such hair. For Black children, this can mean being excluded, sent home, humiliated just for showing up as themselves - and it doesn't end there. In workplaces, Black people often face remarks such as "your hair is too big," "unprofessional" or even suggestions to "tone it down", subtly pressuring Black employees to either straighten their hair or choose so-called acceptable styles to blend in. The Halo Code is a step forward The introduction of the Halo Code has been a significant step forward, granting Black people the freedom to style their hair as they wish. However, the reality is that it's not mandatory and many schools and workplaces have yet to adopt it, with many still enforcing unspoken rules about what constitutes "neat" or "presentable". Embracing the Halo Code isn't just a ticking a box - it's a clear indication that inclusion, fairness, and respect are valued in every environment. When schools and workplaces actively support the Halo Code, it communicates to Black students and employees that they are accepted just as they are, without having to sacrifice a part of their identity. But real change cannot be limited to a written policy alone. What we need is for the Equality Act 2010 to explicitly recognise hair as a characteristic warranting the much-needed protection for those with afro hair, and a cultural shift - challenging and unlearning the ingrained biases that still perceive Black hair as "too much" or "unprofessional."
Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Hollywood Hookups: Mel B Marries Hairstylist, Rachel Zegler Snapped Kissing ‘Evita' Costar and More
Rory Spices Up Mel B's Life Spice Girls singer Mel B is no longer a Wannabe bride! The pop star, 50, got hitched to hairstylist Rory McPhee, 37, at The Crypt at St. Paul's Cathedral in London, England, before family and friends, including her bandmate Emma 'Baby Spice' Bunton. Twice-divorced Scary Spice Mel told Us Weekly that Rory is a 'lovely family friend' who nurtured her 'belief in love again.' Rachel's Prince Has Come! Snow White's Rachel Zegler appears to have found her Prince Charming. The songbird, 24, was caught on camera kissing 27-year-old dancer Nathan Louis-Fernand — her Evita castmate — at a Sabrina Carpenter concert in England. Zegler, who previously dated actor Josh Andrés Rivera, is headlining a London production of the Andrew Lloyd Webber musical. Chyna & Milano Fade To Blac Rapper Blac Chyna, 37, and Grammy-winning producer and songwriter Derrick Milano, 31, have called it quits, ending their nine-month engagement following a year of dating. The former video vixen, whose baby daddy exes include Rob Kardashian and Tyga, shared news of their split on her Instagram Stories by telling followers that she and Milano called time on their romance 'after much prayer and reflection.' Solve the daily Crossword
Yahoo
19-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Mel B's Wedding Includes a Special Gift From Victoria Beckham
The Gist Victoria Beckham designed Mel B's daughter's dress for the former Spice Girl's wedding. Emma Bunton, a.k.a. Baby Spice, was the only fellow band member in attendance. Mel B has three daughters in total: Phoenix, Angel, and her absence from former Spice Girl Mel B's wedding, Victoria Beckham still managed to be there in spirit thanks to one very special outfit. The fashion mogul designed a custom slip dress for Mel B's daughter, Phoenix, and the proud daughter wore it to celebrate her mom's big day. Phoenix looked stunning in the slinky light blue gown, which she paired with the most classic of British wedding accessories: a large decorative hat. Mel B's nuptials took place at St Paul's Cathedral in London. While it was previously reported that Beckham would design Mel B's wedding dress, she ultimately went with a custom gown from Evelie Bridal. She and her now-husband Rory McPhee exchanged their vows in a traditional ceremony in front of a small guest list that included Cara Delevingne. As for the other Spice Girls? Only Emma Bunton, a.k.a. Baby Spice, was able to join. Mel B and McPhee coupled up in 2019 and got engaged in 2022. The duo have actually known each other since childhood, when they were introduced by her cousin. Mel B has been married twice before. 'I believe in love, and clearly the other two marriages turned out to be not love, from their angle,' she told People. 'So I feel like I've really missed out, and now I've got this opportunity to be properly in love with a really good guy who I know loves me for me, who's known me before I was a Spice Girl, why wouldn't I do that?' The singer has two other daughters apart from Phoenix. She shares her eldest with her ex-husband Jimmy Gulzar, her middle child Angel with Eddie Murphy, and her youngest Madison, with her ex-husband Stephen Belafonte. 'I hope I'm raising three confident, strong women on the inside who are appreciative, respectful and supportive of other women," Mel B once said, per People. Read the original article on InStyle
