Under the Civil Partnership Act, British gays and lesbians can enter civil partnerships from December 21 that give them the same rights as heterosexual couples.
Michael saluted both the law and the growing number of openly gay entertainers as a sign of greater tolerance in Britain.
Filipino superstar Nora Aunor, who was arrested in Los Angeles earlier this year for methamphetamine possession, has asked to enter a drug diversion program to clear the charges, prosecutors said on Thursday.
Aunor sought permission from a judge earlier this week to enter the one-year program, which calls for a judge to dismiss the charges if a defendant fulfills certain requirements, which typically include substance abuse treatment.
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