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Rebel Wilson's memoir and the trap for plus-sized stars

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  Rebel Wilson's memoir and the trap for plus-sized stars The "fat funny friend" trope, and why being a larger actor or musical artist is so complicated and fraught with difficulty. For several weeks now, Rebel Wilson's new memoir has been dominating the headlines. From serious allegations of sexual harassment against former co-star Sacha Baron Cohen (which he has denied, calling them "demonstrably false claims"), to details of losing her virginity at 35, her fertility journey, having a baby via a surrogate, her sexuality, and even an apparent beef with Adele – the actress has not held back. Rebel Rising, which is out in the US this week – but delayed until later this month in the UK – is one of the most candid celebrity memoirs to emerge in some time. And one of the subjects she is most open about is her body, and the role it has played in her career. Wilson lost 80lb (36kg) after making 2020 her "year of health". She decided to lose weight after...

Trump gag order expanded after he slams New York judge's daughter

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Trump gag order expanded after he slams New York judge's daughter The judge overseeing Donald Trump's criminal hush money case has expanded a gag order on the former president after his online attacks against his daughter. Justice Juan Merchan has banned Mr Trump from criticising his family members or those of Manhattan prosecutor Alvin Bragg.The Trump campaign has called the gag order unconstitutional. In the case,   Mr Trump denies concealing hush money payments to an adult film actress ahead of the 2016 election. The original order last week barred Mr Trump from attacking court staff, potential jurors and witnesses. But Mr Bragg, the district attorney, argued on Monday that the restriction should be widened following Mr Trump's singling out of the judge's daughter. On 28 March, Mr Trump posted on his Truth Social platform that Justice Merchan's daughter was a "Rabid Trump Hater" who "admitted to having conversations with her father about me, and ...