Dancer Emma Portner, who choreographed Justin Bieber's 2016 Purpose World Tour has said that the singer paid her very little when she worked for him. The 24-year-old, who is married to actress Ellen Page, said that her salary made it difficult for her to buy food at times.

Portner took to her Instagram story to call on Bieber to educate himself and surround himself with people other than his straight, white pastor and manager. She said that, with his immense power, he needs to stop degrading women:

“I regret working under your name. I gave your universe my naive body, creativity, time and effort. Twice. For content you made millions off of. While I made zilch. Natta. Barely anything. Less than minimum wage for the hours I invested. I couldn’t afford to eat. I was sweeping studio floors to be able to practice my craft.

The way you degrade women is an abomination. You continue to collaborate with overly problematic people. You religiously go to a church that does not support the LGBTQ+ community. Your company hired an out lesbian in your music video, and to choreograph some content for your purpose world tour. How do you feel about that? A lesbian, HELPING YOU, for a disrespectful amount of money, as you attend a church that goes against my existence?

On her following Instagram story, she voiced her complicated emotions surrounding the situation:

“You can be grateful for opportunity AND still hold people accountable. You can be upset with your industry AND still want to be a part of it by encouraging change. You can be abused AND still have complex feelings towards your abuser(s). Dialectics will change you life. Get into the word ‘AND’ and continue down the path of releasing finite judgement. We are all eternally shape shifting.”

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This comes only a few days after Cara Delevingne called on Justin Bieber to do the same. When Bieber came to the defence of his manager after Taylor Swift attacked him, Delevingne told him in an Instagram comment to “spend less time sticking up for men and more time trying to understand women”.

Yesterday (December 1), Elliot Page proudly announced to his fans that he is transgender, and now wishes to be addressed using the pronouns he/they.

The 33-year-old Umbrella Academy star revealed the news to his 3.8 million Instagram followers in a post that not only professed the actor's "love" of being a trans individual but also highlighted his fear of the persecution that he now faces.

Now, Page's wife, professional dancer and choreographer Emma Portner, has taken to social media to speak out about how proud she is of her partner's announcement.

Sharing Elliot's original post, Portner echoed Page's request for privacy but went on to call Elliot's existence a "gift". She wrote:

"I am so proud of @elliotpage. Trans, queer and non-binary people are a gift to this world. I also ask for patience & privacy but that you join me in the fervent support of trans life every single day.

"Elliot’s existence is a gift in and of itself.

"Shine on sweet E. Love you so much."

Page and Portner married back in January 2018. Announcing their marriage on Instagram, Page described the dancer as "an extraordinary woman".

In his original coming out post, Page started by writing: "Hi friends, I want to share with you that I am trans, my pronouns are he/they and my name is Elliot.

"I feel lucky to be writing this. To be here. To have arrived at this place in my life."

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The heartwarming post continued: "I can’t begin to express how remarkable it feels to finally love who I am enough to pursue my authentic self.

"I’ve been endlessly inspired by so many in the trans community. Thank you for your courage, your generosity and ceaselessly working to make this world a more inclusive and compassionate place. I will offer whatever support I can and continue to strive for a more loving and equal society."

Asking his fanbase for "patience", Elliot then stated: "My joy is real, but it is also fragile."

Addressing the adversity and violence trans people face, Page wrote: "The truth is, despite feeling profoundly happy right now and knowing how much privilege I carry, I am also scared.

"I’m scared of the invasiveness, the hate, the ‘jokes’ and of violence. To be clear, I am not trying to dampen a moment that is joyous and one that I celebrate, but I want to address the full picture."

Page then detailed how 40 trans people have been murdered this year in the US alone, calling out those "political leaders who work to criminalize trans health care and deny our right to exist," along with "those with a massive platform who continue to spew hostility towards the trans community".

Page added: "You have blood on your hands.

Continuing, Page wrote:

"You unleash a fury of vile and demeaning rage that lands on the shoulders of the trans community, a community in which 40% of trans adults report attempting suicide.

"Enough is enough.

"You aren’t being canceled, you are hurting people. I am one of those people and we don’t be silent in the face of your attacks."

Concluding his emotional post, Page stated: "I love that I am trans. And I love that I am queer. And the more I hold myself close and fully embrace who I am, the more I dream, the more my heart grows and the more I thrive.

"To all the trans people who deal with harassment, self-loathing, abuse, and the threat of violence every day: I see you, I love you, and I will do everything I can to change this world for the better."

Fans are speculating that love is in the air for Elliot Page who reportedly stepped out in front of cameras with his new partner.

Last year, just two months after coming out as transgender, the 35-year-old Umbrella Academy star announced that he was getting a divorce from his then-wife, Emma Portner.

The couple was married from 2018 to 2021, and while the reasons for their split are unclear, Page's ex-wife was publicly supportive of his transition - calling his existence "a gift in and of itself," per Vanity Fair.

Now, it seems like the actor has officially left the single market - after revealing that he signed up for a dating app this summer - as he attended the LACMA Art+Film Gala with his supposed new partner, Mae Martin.

The Juno actor, who uses he/him and they/them pronouns, took to Instagram on Tuesday (November 8) to share a series of photos from the special event.

His first picture in the carousel showed him smiling alongside the 35-year-old comedian, who is non-binary and uses they/them pronouns, in matching dazzling tuxes.

Martin themself further solidified their pairing by also sharing images from the event a couple of days earlier, showing the potential couple posing together in a bathroom.

Alongside the image, the Flight Attendant actor wrote in the caption: "My King @elliotpage took me out. Thank you @gucci for the suit and @lacma for the stunning night."

Needless to say, the posts sparked excitement among fans and also generated lots of supportive comments from several celebrities.

Transgender model Munroe Bergdorf commented under Martin's photo: "This photo is TOO MUCH," while The Good Place actress and activist Jameela Jamil wrote: "Oh my god so hot."

Meanwhile, one fan questioned: "Wait are you two seeing each other?" and another user enthusiastically wrote: "Put a warning label on this duo. Too hot to handle."

Lastly, the third user remarked: "Damn good-looking couple right there!"

Neither actor has commented on the relationship speculation yet, but they have been friends for years. In a New York Times profile in 2012, the Feel Good actor recalled meeting Page at a bar when they were both 19.

The outlet also shared that Page complimented Martin's work ethic in an email, writing: "Mae’s integrity, vulnerability, and intelligence sets them apart, both as a person and as a creative force to be reckoned with."

"When I first saw their work, I was struck by their honest and nuanced depiction of gender and sexuality, and clearly, it is resonating with other people as well," he added.

Furthermore, in July 2021, they both shared a photo of themselves having drinks, with Page captioning the picture: "Chilling with this heartthrob." Also, the following month, Martin posted a photo of the pair getting matching tattoos.

If the rumors are true... they make one attractive couple!

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Ellen DeGeneres has stepped away from the spotlight—and now she’s grappling with a painful situation.

Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have shared a widely admired relationship characterized by love, support, and resilience. They first met in 2000 and began dating in 2004, quickly becoming one of Hollywood’s most high-profile same-sex couples.

Their relationship was publicly celebrated when they married in 2008, shortly after same-sex marriage was legalized in California.

Throughout the years, they’ve often spoken about how they bring out the best in each other, with Portia supporting Ellen through her career highs and controversies, and Ellen consistently praising Portia’s strength and creativity.

Now, after fleeing Hollywood together - in the wake of Ellen's workplace scandal which saw the couple retreat to the English countryside - the former talk show titan revealed that their beloved rescue dog Augie has passed away.

Ellen Degeneres and Portia de Rossi have been married since August 2008. Credit: Kelly Sullivan / Getty

The announcement came through a heartfelt Instagram post on May 16.

“We had to say goodbye to Augie yesterday,” Ellen wrote. “We rescued him 12 years ago and he was so grateful. He gave us so much love. He will be missed. There will never be another like him.”

Augie, a Beagle-Chihuahua mix, had been part of Ellen and wife Portia de Rossi’s fur family for over a decade.

The couple, married since 2008, also have two other dogs—Kid, a Poodle-Maltese mix, and Mrs. Wallis Browning, a purebred Poodle—plus two tuxedo cats, George and Chairman.

From Red Carpets to Rolling Hills

Since selling their $32 million Montecito mansion in 2024, Ellen and Portia have embraced a quieter life in the UK. The move followed Donald Trump’s presidential win in November last year. Though they initially settled in the Cotswolds, flooding from Storm Bert forced them to relocate to another property nearby in Oxfordshire.

Fans recently saw a glimpse of Ellen’s new life when she shared a clip of herself mowing grass with a caption: “Portia thought it would be fun to film my first time on the mower. She was right.” She also debuted a dramatic new look—trading in her signature blonde pixie for brunette locks.

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Remembering Augie

Ellen’s tribute didn’t stop with just words. She posted a slideshow of photos featuring Augie throughout the years—snuggling with Portia, lounging under the sun, and hanging out in their kitchen. Days later, she returned to Instagram with a message for her 136 million followers: “Thank you for all of your kind messages about Augie.”

She also posted an emotional video clip recorded just weeks before Augie’s death. It featured the dog sleeping in Portia’s lap while Ellen chatted about her skincare line, Kind Science. The post concluded with Ellen saying, “I don't care what Portia says, please don't call me the Deal Queen. We love you, Augie.”

While Portia hasn’t spoken publicly about the loss, she’s known for keeping a low profile online.

Life After Daytime TV

Ellen has remained relatively low-key since ending The Ellen DeGeneres Show in 2022 following nearly 20 years on air. The workplace misconduct scandal that erupted in 2020 prompted Ellen to reflect. “I have to just trust that whatever happened during that time, which was obviously very, very difficult, happened for a reason,” she told The Hollywood Reporter.

In 2024, she returned briefly to the spotlight with a Netflix special titled Ellen DeGeneres: For Your Approval, but it received lukewarm reception, pulling in a 33% rating on Rotten Tomatoes.

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