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GLAAD.ORGThe Last of Us Season 2 Premiere Gives Near-Identical Recreation of Historic Kiss From Video Game SeriesSPOILER ALERT: This article contains details about the season 2 premiere of The Last of Us. From the moment fans of The Last of Usvideo game see the strung lights above Ellies (Bella Ramsey) head in a church with music playing while people dance in the background they immediately know what is about to [...]The post The Last of Us Season 2 Premiere Gives Near-Identical Recreation of Historic Kiss From Video Game Series first appeared on GLAAD.0 Comments 0 Shares 100 Views 0 Reviews
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WWW.PRIDE.COMThe latest 'Another Simple Favor' trailer is giving chaos lesbian vibes in the best wayA new trailer just dropped for Another Simple Favor, the highly anticipated sequel to 2018s A Simple Favor starring Anna Kendrick and Blake Lively. And if you thought the first film was dripping with sapphic tension, well, strap in, because it looks like we just might be kicking things up a notch now that all the cards are on the table.When A Simple Favor originally got lifted from the page and brought to life for the big screen, it felt like a queer fever dream wrapped in a campy noir mystery. Blake Lively in a three-piece suit? Anna Kendrick flustered and stammering through every scene? The film was packed with the kind of frenemy chemistry that would have had Stephanie (Kendrick) and Emily (Lively) ripping each others clothes off for some dangerously delicious hate sex had one of them been a dude.As it was, the tension was still there. We saw it. We called it. And we remained seated after the unexpected announcement of a sequel rolled in.Now, that time has come. With Another Simple Favor hitting Prime Video on May 1, it looks like director Paul Feig, writers Jessica Sharzer and Laeta Kalogridis, and this star-studded cast are leaning even harder into the chaos, couture, and chemistry. Whether Emily and Stephanie kiss (again) or simply kill each other remains to be seen, but the vibes are going hard.While we eagerly await the full film, for now, well settle for celebrating the five gayest moments in the latest trailer.1. The way they look at each otherYou really have to watch the trailer to get the full effect of this one, but the way Stephanie and Emily seeing one another presumably for the first time since Emily got out of prison is presented has some serious tension to it. And not just the kind that reminds us of all the bad times between them. 2. Emily's public proposalAs hinted at by the previous item on our list, one of the things A Simple Favor did fantastically was always keep the focus on the relationship between the two women. They both had men in their lives, to a certain extent, but everything going on between Stephanie and Emily was the center.The same is clearly true in the sequel, which means that even though a marriage proposal would normally be given a lot of weight, what clearly mattered here was Emily's proposal to Stephanie asking her to be her maid of honor. Who's even going to remember men were in this movie by the end of it? Not me, that's for sure.3. Emily calling Stephanie "baby"The ease with which Emily referred to Stephanie by a nickname often reserved for romantic partners or children in the first movie was disarming. And thankfully, her stint in prison hasn't stripped her of that habit.4. Whatever's going on hereLook, we don't actually know for sure who's in this scene. Is that Lively? Is that Kendrick? Is this even a scene of two women? Honestly, can't say for sure. But it has sapphic vibes, so, you know, fingers crossed.5. Blake Lively's outfits!Emily seriously rocked menswear in the first film, and that's another thing we are t-h-r-i-l-l-e-d to see repeated here. No matter what goes down in Another Simple Favor, we're ready to buckle up and come along for the ride. But if Stephanie wants to make a better choice and steer into her swerve towards the dark side this time...we definitely won't be mad about it.0 Comments 0 Shares 106 Views 0 Reviews
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GAYETY.COAntoni Porowski is Hosting a Cheese Rave with Eventbrite and Youre Totally InvitedEventbrite, a global events marketplace, is set to launch a groundbreaking experience in New York City on April 17, 2025: the inaugural Cheese Rave. This unique event combines artisanal cheese tasting with electronic dance music, creating a sensory adventure that defies traditional event boundaries. Teaming up with culinary expert and television personality Antoni Porowski, known for his roleSource0 Comments 0 Shares 101 Views 0 Reviews
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GAYETY.COAnother Simple Favor Heads to Italy for Murder, Mystery, and a Whole Lot of CampBlake Lively and Anna Kendrick are backand this time, its personal. Or at least, its destination wedding with a body count personal. Paul Feigs Another Simple Favor, the sequel to his delightfully chaotic 2018 thriller-comedy A Simple Favor, is bringing the drama to the sun-soaked cliffs of Capri. Set on the dazzling Italian island of Capri, the sequel reunites us with StephanieSource0 Comments 0 Shares 100 Views 0 Reviews
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GAYETY.COMickey Rourke Apologizes After Celebrity Big Brother Exit: I Lost My TemperMickey Rourke has officially exited the Celebrity Big Brother UK house following multiple incidents of inappropriate behavior and offensive language. The 72-year-old actors departure comes after a series of confrontations with fellow housemates, leading to his removal from the reality show. Rourkes exit was prompted by a heated exchange with housemate Chris Hughes during a pirate-themedSource0 Comments 0 Shares 102 Views 0 Reviews
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GAYETY.COTrixie Mattel Just Had One of the Biggest Sets Ever at Coachella and Made it Feel Like Pride Came EarlyDrag icon Trixie Mattel made a dazzling debut at Coachella 2025, bringing her signature blend of camp and charisma to the festivals Do LaB stage on April 12. Performing as part of her Solid Pink Disco tour, Mattel delivered a high-energy DJ set that fused pop hits with house beats, captivating a diverse crowd in the California desert. The performance was notable not only for its musicalitySource0 Comments 0 Shares 119 Views 0 Reviews
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WWW.PROPUBLICA.ORGTwo Months After Trumps Funding Cuts, a Nonprofit Struggles to Support Refugees and Itselfby Amy Yurkanin ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for Dispatches, a newsletter that spotlights wrongdoing around the country, to receive our stories in your inbox every week. When Max Rykov started reading a Jan. 24 letter sent to the leaders of the countrys 10 refugee resettlement agencies, he found the wording vague but ominous. The agencies were ordered to stop all work funded by the Department of State and not incur any new costs.At first, he wondered if the order from the Trump administration was only targeting refugee work in other countries. Rykov, then the director of development and communications at a refugee resettlement partner in Nashville, began texting colleagues at other agencies. What does it mean? he asked. By Monday, three days after the memo, it became clear. The Nashville International Center for Empowerment, along with similar nonprofits across the country, would not have access to the money the government had promised to refugees for their first three months in the United States. That day, NICE laid off 12 of its 56 resettlement staff members and scrambled to free up funds to pay for the basic needs of nearly 170 people dependent on the frozen grants. Max Rykov arrived in the U.S. as a child and went on to become the director of development and communications at the Nashville International Center for Empowerment, which helps refugees resettle. (Arielle Weenonia Gray for ProPublica) Rykov knew exactly what was at stake, and that delivered an additional dose of dread. Born in the former USSR, he and his family arrived in the U.S. as refugees in 1993, fleeing the collapse of the Soviet Union, the economic devastation and discrimination against Soviet Jews. He was 4 years old, and it was bewildering. Though his family was part of one of the largest waves of refugee resettlement in U.S. history, they ended up in a place with few Russian immigrants.Life in Birmingham, Alabama, a post-industrial city shaped by the Civil Rights movement and white flight, revolved around Saturday college football games and Sunday church. Rykov said his family felt barren in the U.S. away from their culture. Birminghams Jewish community was small and the Russian population tiny.But a local Jewish organization sponsored the Rykovs and paired them with a friendship family. The group rented them an apartment and furnished it. Then the organization helped Rykovs parents find work. And Birminghams Jewish community banded together to fund scholarships for Rykov and other Soviet refugee children to attend a private Jewish school, where Rykov felt less isolated. He went on to attend the University of Alabama and overcame his feeling of otherness. After graduation, he found purpose in bringing people together through his work organizing cultural events, including arts festivals and an adult spelling bee, doing social media outreach for the Birmingham mayor and, in 2021, finding a dream job at a Nashville nonprofit devoted to the very efforts that he believes helped define him. When Rykov heard that President Donald Trumps second administration had ordered cuts to the refugee program, his thoughts raced to the Venezuelan refugee family his organization was assisting, an older woman in poor health, her daughter who cared for her and the daughters two children, one not yet kindergarten age. None of them spoke English, and there was no plan for how they would cover the rent, which was due in four days. This is a promise that we made to these people that we have reneged on, he said. Is that really whats happening? Yeah, thats exactly whats happening.As the realization of what lay ahead set in, Rykov started to cry. Over the next two months, the Trump administration carried out and defended its destabilizing cuts to the refugee program. The moves brought wave after wave of uncertainty and chaos to the lives of refugees and those who work to help resettle them. One of the largest nonprofit agencies that carry out this work, the U.S. Conference of Catholic Bishops, laid off a third of its staff in February and said Monday that it would end all of its refugee efforts with the federal government. A Jewish resettlement organization, HIAS, cut 40% of its staff. As the groups fight legal battles to recoup the millions of dollars the government owes them, some have been forced to close resettlement offices entirely.The Nashville International Center for Empowerment is still struggling to keep its own afloat. Although NICE staff members had anticipated some cuts to refugee programs under Trump, they said they were caught off guard when reimbursements for money already spent failed to appear and by the dwindling opportunities to seek recourse.After a judge ordered the Trump administration to restart refugee admissions, the administration responded by canceling contracts with existing resettlement agencies and announcing plans to find new partners. And the administration has indicated it will remain resistant, refusing to spend millions appropriated by Congress for refugees.Many have lost faith and trust in the American system because of this, said Wooksoo Kim, director of the Immigrant and Refugee Research Institute at the University of Buffalo. For many refugees, it may start to feel like its no different from where they came from. In court documents, lawyers for the Department of Justice argued the U.S. does not have the capacity to support large numbers of refugees.The President lawfully exercised his authority to suspend the admission of refugees pending a determination that further entry into the United States of refugees aligns with the interests of the United States, the motion said. In Nashville, that anxiety has been playing out week after week in tear-filled offices and in apartment complexes teeming with families who fled war and oppression. Rykov couldnt help but feel overwhelmed by the extreme shift in attitudes about immigrants in just a few years. In 2022, when Russia invaded Ukraine, his familys dormant fears about Russia were reawakened but they felt a surge of pride for the U.S. when it stepped up to help Ukraine and welcome its refugees. Months after the invasion, Ukrainian athletes came to Birmingham for the World Games, which is similar to the Olympics. When they entered the stadium waving the Ukrainian flag, the crowd gave them a standing ovation. His parents, whod never felt quite at home in the U.S., loudly joined in the U-S-A chant that followed.But now, three years later, was all of America now ready to abandon refugees? Rykov was starting to see the signs, but he refused to believe it and instead recommitted himself to the work.He and his colleagues reached out to every donor in their network and called an online meeting with local churches who might be able to help with rent payments, food, job searches and transportation. Agencies would struggle without the help of the churches. And churches dont have the resources, training or bandwidth to carry out the work of the agencies. But Rykov knew that for the time being, hed need more help than ever from church volunteers.Without your intervention here, this is gonna be a humanitarian disaster in Nashville, he told them in the online meeting held about a week after the cuts. And in every community, obviously, but we were focusing on ours. Were not gonna be in a position to help in the same way much longer, and this is a stark reality that were facing.Then he went on the local news, warning that this immediate funding freeze puts those recently arrived refugees really at risk of homelessness. The responses on social media reflected the hate and intolerance that had polluted the national conversation about immigration.The common theme was, Refugees? Do you mean illegal invaders? Rykov recalled. People are so completely misinformed, clearly not reading the article or watching the story, and its very disappointing to see that. And I guess its sad too that I expect it. One Month After the Cuts No Time to Screw Around In late February, church volunteer Abdul Makembe and a program manager from NICE squeezed into the cramped apartment of a family of five from the Democratic Republic of Congo. Both Makembe and NICE had been working with the family for months, but with the loss of funding, NICE could no longer offer support and had asked Makembe to be more involved. Abdul Makembe, who immigrated from Tanzania, volunteers to help African families settle in the U.S. (Arielle Weenonia Gray for ProPublica) A native of Tanzania, Makembe moved to Tennessee in the late 1970s. After working in infectious disease research and nonprofit management, which involved several trips to Africa, he retired in 2015 and began volunteering to help newly arrived African families. Rykov came to know him as a fixture of the refugee community, always eager to help.In the apartment, Makembe perched on the edge of a couch and Mungaga Akilimali sat across from him on the floor. So, the situation has improved a little bit? Makembe asked.The Congolese man ran his hands over his head.The situation, so far, not yet, Akilimali said. Im just trying to apply and reapply and reapply, but so far nothing.Akilimali and his family fled the Democratic Republic of Congo more than 10 years ago. Since 1996, soldiers and militias have killed 6 million people there and committed atrocities against countless civilians. War, political instability and widespread poverty have displaced millions of others. Akilimali and his wife settled for a time in South Africa, where they encountered xenophobia and anti-immigrant violence. Immigrants and refugees have become political scapegoats there, spawning a rash of attacks and even murders. His wife, Bulonza Chishamara, nearly died there in 2018 after an ambush by an anti-immigrant mob.Doctors gave her eight units of blood and Chishamara spent days paralyzed in a hospital bed, Akilimali said. She still walks with a limp.The family had rejoiced when they got approved for refugee resettlement in 2024 in Tennessee. Their new life in Nashville began with promise. Akilimali, who speaks fluent English and trained as a mechanic, got a drivers license and a job at Nissan.However, he lost the job before his probationary period ended due to layoffs, and he hasnt been able to find another one. NICE used to have a robust staff of employment specialists. But the cuts forced the organization to reassign them.That left fewer resources for people like Akilimali, who had been in the U.S. longer than the three months during which new refugees were eligible for state department aid but who still needed help finding work. For Rykov, the work of spreading awareness about the cuts and raising funds to offset them intensified throughout February. He and others working with refugees across the country were hoping that the courts might force the administration to release the federal money that if they could keep things afloat in the short term, relief would come. Then, on Feb. 25, a federal judge in Washington ruled in favor of the agencies. He ordered the administration to restore payments and restart refugee admissions.The relief was short-lived. A day later, the administration canceled contracts with resettlement agencies, and lawyers for the administration have appealed the order. Their argument: The gutted refugee agencies no longer have capacity to restart resettlement, making it impossible to comply with court orders. Rykov said some of the diminished number of remaining staff members began to look for new jobs.After that, Rykov and his team kicked into emergency mode. They worked long hours making phone calls and arranging meetings with potential volunteers and donors.It was a cocktail of emotions, he said. The generosity of donors and volunteers filled him with gratitude. But he couldnt escape the sense of foreboding that consumed the office, where many desks sat empty and remaining employees voiced deepening concerns about the fates of their clients.Rykov likened the urgent energy at NICE to the aftermath of a natural disaster. Theres no time to screw around.At the same time, staffers worried about the cratering budget and the future of the organization. And it was hard not to notice how much the mood in Tennessee and around the country was shifting. In an order suspending refugee admissions, Trump described immigrants as a burden who have inundated American towns and cities.NICE had always felt protected, powered by an idealistic and diverse staff who chose to work in refugee resettlement despite the long hours and low pay. The cuts and the discourse eroded that sense of safety, Rykov said.In February, a tech company offered him a job in Birmingham. It was a chance to be closer to his parents and back in the city where hed come of age a reminder of an era that felt kinder than the current one. He took the job.Working at NICE, its the best job I ever had and the most meaningful job I ever had, he said.Rykov packed up a few things from NICE. A Ukrainian flag lapel pin. A signed photograph of him and his coworkers. In his Birmingham apartment, he placed the picture on a bookshelf next to one of him and his parents at his high school graduation.By the time he left, NICEs refugee resettlement team was down to 30 employees; it had been 56 before the cuts. For its part, NICE has vowed to carry on. The organization has paired 24 families with volunteer mentors since the funding cuts.Church volunteers, who were accustomed to helping furnish and decorate apartments for new arrivals, now had to help prevent evictions. They had to track down documents and help complete paperwork lost in the confusion of the nonprofits layoffs. And the group of mostly retired professionals now had to assist with the daunting task of finding unskilled jobs for refugees who didnt speak much English. Two Months After the Cuts One Volunteer, Many People in Need On a mid-March morning, Makembe woke at 6 a.m. to begin tackling his volunteer work for NICE. Despite the long hours he clocks volunteering, the 74-year-old has kept his energy level and his spirits up. As he left the garage apartment he shares with his wife in a rough north Nashville neighborhood, he made sure to double-check the locks. On this day, he was working not with the Akilimali family but with a family of four who recently arrived from Africa. The child needs to see a specialist at the Childrens Hospital at Vanderbilt.It was Vanderbilt that brought Makembe to Nashville decades ago, for his masters degree in economic planning. He followed that with a doctorate in health policy and research at the University of North Carolina at Chapel Hill. Over the years that followed, he made repeated trips back to Tanzania to do research on malaria and parasitic infections.All that took a toll on Makembes marriage, and he and his first wife divorced when his two children were very young. They are now grown and successful. His son is an accountant and his daughter recently finished law school and works at a firm in New York. That leaves him more time to spend with refugees.But the volunteer work does bring some financial stress. He is trying to save $5,000 to apply for a green card for his wife, which is tough. Because he spent much of his career working outside the U.S., Makembe receives less than $1,000 a month from Social Security. He drives a 2004 Toyota that was donated to his church to aid the congregations work with refugees, but he pays out of pocket for gas and car insurance. The costs can add up. Its not uncommon for him to burn a quarter tank of gas a day when he is volunteering.Makembes church, Woodmont Hills Church, is a significant contributor to the citys refugee resettlement work an ethos shared by its current congregants but that has led to the loss of members over the years. Though it had a congregation nearing 3,000 members in the late 90s, attendance shrank as the churchs ideology grew more progressive and Tennessees grew more conservative. Its now down to 800 members. Yet the church remained steadfast in its commitment to helping refugees. Its leaders invited NICE to hold classes in its empty meeting rooms and made space to house a Swahili church and a Baptist church formed by refugees from Myanmar. And when NICE lost funding, Woodmont Hills members donated their time and money. Makembe has helped dozens of refugees over the years but was particularly worried for the family he had to take to the Childrens Hospital that March morning, serving as both driver and translator. They arrived right before Trump cut off funding, and they had struggled to get medical care for their 5-year-olds persistent seizures. A doctor at a local clinic had prescribed antiseizure medication, but it didnt work, and the child experienced episodes where his muscles tensed and froze for minutes at a time.Nashville has world-class medical facilities, but NICE no longer had staff available to help the family understand and navigate that care, leaving them frustrated. It took months for the family to get in to see a specialist. During the long wait, Makembe said, the boys father began to lose hope. His sons seizures had become longer and more frequent. Makembe stepped in to help them get a referral from a doctor at the local clinic.The childs father had to miss the doctors appointment that March morning so that he could go to an interview at a company that packages computer parts. Both he and his wife had been searching for jobs and striking out. Makembe has tried to help but has run into barriers. He does not have the same connections with labor agencies that NICE staffers did. Makembe said he wants to get the child enrolled in a special school for the fall and find a wheelchair so his mom wont have to carry him.And thats just this family. Makembe said new refugees have been waiting for months to get job interviews. When he visits the five families he mentors, their neighbors approach him asking for help. Many of their requests are for the assistance NICE and other refugee agencies once offered.Im very much worried, he said. I mean, they have no idea of what to do.0 Comments 0 Shares 122 Views 0 Reviews
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WWW.UNCLOSETEDMEDIA.COMElon Musks Complete Track Record on LGBTQ IssuesPhoto by Gage Skidmore.Subscribe nowElon Musk, the richest person in the world and the entrepreneur behind PayPal, Tesla, SpaceX and X, has become one of the most powerfuland polarizingfigures in American politics. Since Trump took office, Musk has ascended to the (self-titled) position of first buddy and is now seen by many as the second person in charge of the nation.While Musk still holds the title of senior advisor to Trump and the de facto head of the Department of Government Efficiency, Trump has recently told his inner circle that Musk will leave soon.Despite this, Musks power and influence remain massive. Heres his complete track record on LGBTQ issues.CEO Elon MuskOct. 19, 2017Jorge Ferro, a former assembly line worker at Tesla, sues the company for wrongful termination. He alleges that the Musk-owned company ignored his reports of homophobic harassment at work and that his firing was retaliatory. Ferro says a manager told him to watch [his] back after telling him his clothing was gay tight.After Ferro files a second harassment report, he says an HR representative took his badge, saying that he had an injury that prevented him from working and that theres no place for handicapped people at Tesla. In response, Ferros attorney describes the decision as revolting and says that this is classic blame the victim.Tesla asserts that third-party companies hired both Ferro and the manager involved and that Tesla took appropriate action to separate the two individuals.During the same month, Tesla is sued by three Black former employees for racial harassment and discrimination. The three men claim their time at Tesla was like a scene straight from the Jim Crow era.July 24, 2020Screenshot via X.Elon Musk posts various tweets that mock the use of pronouns, writing, Pronouns suck. He follows this up on Dec. 14, 2020 by posting a meme that suggests people who post their pronouns in their bios are oppressive. After receiving backlash to his posts, Musk tweets: I absolutely support trans, but all these pronouns are an esthetic nightmare. He later reposts a Tesla tweet from 2020 that says the company is Very proud to have scored 100/100 for the fourth year in a row in LGBTQ equality, in reference to the Human Rights Campaigns Corporate Equality Index. June 21, 2022At 18 years old, Musks daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson, files a petition with the Los Angeles County Superior Court in Santa Monica to change her name and receive a new birth certificate so that she may legally transition. At this time, she begins publicly distancing herself from Musk, saying she no longer wants to be related to [her] biological father in any way, shape or form.Oct. 11, 2022Selfie of Vivian Wilson.Musk blames his estrangement from Wilson on neo-Marxist influences from his daughters university. In an interview with the Financial Times, he says, Its full-on communism and a general sentiment that if youre rich, youre evil. [The relationship] may change, but I have very good relationships with all the other [children]. Cant win them all.Subscribe for LGBTQ-focused journalism. Musk Buys TwitterNov. 1, 2022Montclair State University publishes a study that compares hate speech on Twitter before and after Elon Musk buys it. In the week leading up to Musks acquisition of the company, tweets using hateful terms including insults on race, religion, ethnicity and sexual orientation never rise above 84 instances an hour. But in the first twelve hours after Musk acquires the company, these terms are posted nearly 400 times an hour.Oct. 30, 2022When Paul Pelosi, the husband of former Democratic House Speaker Nancy Pelosi, suffers a fractured skull after being attacked in his San Francisco home by a hammer-wielding man, Musk tweets unfounded allegations about the incident to his 112 million followers. "There is a tiny possibility there might be more to this story than meets the eye, he tweets, implying that Pelosi and the perpetrator are gay lovers. In the post, Musk cites the Santa Monica Observer, a far-right news outlet that regularly publishes false and misleading information. Musk has since deleted the post.In an interview with CNN, former Speaker Nancy Pelosi criticizes Musks rhetoric, saying, "It's really sad for the country that people of [such] high visibility would separate themselves from the facts and the truth in such a blatant way. It is traumatizing to those affected by it. They don't care about that, obviously, but it's destructive to the unity that we want to have in our country."Nov. 21, 2022Musk reinstates X accounts previously banned for engaging in antisemitic, homophobic, transphobic and racist harassment campaigns. This includes Andrew Tate, a manfluencer who has compared gay people to invasive, poisonous aliens and said the only way to avoid the normalization of trans people is a draft for WWIII. It also includes Alex Jones, who, in a now-deleted post from 2015, said that the Supreme Courts marriage equality ruling opens the door for pedo politicians.December 2022Musk falsely suggests that Yoel Roth, a gay Jewish man who was Twitters former head of trust and safety, promoted pedophilia in his academic research.These claims trigger a wave of homophobic harassment and threats against Roth. Fox Newss Laura Ingraham claims Roth stood with the deviancy, while Ben Shapiro falsely alleges Roth encouraged Grindr access for teens.The harassment escalates to the point where Roth and his family flee and sell their home after the Daily Mail publishes that they live in San Francisco.June 21, 2023In a post on X, Musk labels cis and cisgender as slurs. He adds that repeated, targeted harassment against any account will cause the harassing accounts to receive, at minimum, temporary suspensions.Shortly after Musks post, X begins restricting accounts attempting to post the terms and notifies them of the following: This post contains language that may be considered a slur by X and could be used in a harmful manner in violation of our rules.July 22, 2024In an interview with Jordan Peterson for the right-wing media outlet The Daily Wire, Musk deadnames and misgenders his transgender daughter, claiming he was tricked into letting her get gender-affirming medical care as a teenager and referring to her as dead.He says this is why he vows to destroy the woke mind virus. In response, Wilson tells NBC News that Musk is lying about her upbringing and says he was an absent father who harassed her for being too feminine. He was cold. Hes very quick to anger. He is uncaring and narcissistic. I was in fourth grade. We went on this road trip and he was constantly yelling at me viciously because my voice was too high. It was cruel.Subscribe nowSpecial Government Employee and Trumps First BuddyPhoto: The White House.Dec. 28, 2024Musk writes an op-ed for the German newspaper Welt am Sonntag, where he expresses support for the countrys far-right party, Alternative for Germany (AfD). The party is deeply anti-LGBTQ: opposing same-sex marriage and gender-affirming care for trans people; supporting abolishing the position of a federal government commissioner on queer rights; and voting for bans on the use of gender-neutral language in schools. Only the AfD can save Germany, Musk writes.March 6, 2025The Department of Government Efficiency, run by Musk, announces the termination of a handful of research grants by the National Institutes of Health (NIH), many of which fund scientific research related to gender-affirming healthcare, HIV prevention and studies focused on AIDS. One researcher is notified in an email from NIH that says the agency no longer supports research based on gender identity.March 2025In an interview with Teen Vogue, Wilson criticizes her father for mischaracterizing her in Walter Isaacsons biography as being an angry, rebellious child influenced by Marxism.She clarifies that she is not a Marxist, reveals she has not spoken to her father since 2020, and describes him as a pathetic man-child.Musk indirectly responds to the Teen Vogue interview by baselessly and repeatedly claiming transgender people are violent due to hormone replacement therapy.In direct response to Musk deadnaming her on X, Vivian uses a popular quote from RuPauls Drag Race, stating, I look pretty good for a dead bitch.If objective, nonpartisan, rigorous, LGBTQ-focused journalism is important to you, please consider making a tax-deductible donation through our fiscal sponsor, Resource Impact, by clicking this button:Donate to Uncloseted Media0 Comments 0 Shares 119 Views 0 Reviews
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GLAAD.ORG150+ Anti-LGBTQ Incidents Targeted Religious Communities in the US, According to Newly Released Data from GLAADs ALERT DeskSince June 1, 2022, GLAADs ALERT Desk has tracked 150+ anti-LGBTQ incidents targeting affirming faith-based communities in the US. These include 54 cases of vandalism, 38 cases of threats and harassment, 37 protests, 7 attempted arsons, 3 assaults, and 2 bomb threats. For the access to the full dataset, please contact press@glaad.org. This is an [...]The post 150+ Anti-LGBTQ Incidents Targeted Religious Communities in the US, According to Newly Released Data from GLAADs ALERT Desk first appeared on GLAAD.0 Comments 0 Shares 121 Views 0 Reviews
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GLAAD.ORGSam Williams Talks Melodic and Unapologetically Queer New Song No Problem, Teases Upcoming Project, and Reveals His Dream Collaborators2025 is the year of queer country! Country music star Sam Williams is back with an all-new single and accompanying music video. No Problem is the second track to drop from Williams upcoming project Act II: COUNTRYSTAR. The single is a melodic country song about the beauty of young, queer love. Williams tells his partner [...]The post Sam Williams Talks Melodic and Unapologetically Queer New Song No Problem, Teases Upcoming Project, and Reveals His Dream Collaborators first appeared on GLAAD.0 Comments 0 Shares 106 Views 0 Reviews
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GLAAD.ORGEverything You Need to Know About Bostons Big Queer Food Fest!Foodies rejoice! Bostons first-of-its-kind Big Queer Food Fest is right around the corner, andas an official non-profit partner,we have all the details you need to know. This weeklong celebration of the LGBTQIA+ and culinary communities comes to Boston and runs from April 28th May 4th, hosting events across the city. Co-presented by Meet Boston, [...]The post Everything You Need to Know About Bostons Big Queer Food Fest! first appeared on GLAAD.0 Comments 0 Shares 118 Views 0 Reviews
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WWW.PRIDE.COMThis Filipino drag queen is fighting for LGBTQ+ rights in her countryManila is one of the world's most densely populated cities, busy day and night, with a majority working from paycheck to paycheck. Rey Ravago, 64, is one of them who takes on many forms to survive. Some days, he is a massage therapist, a part-time street sweeper, and a hairstylist. He has performed as a drag queen for the past 40 years. Ravago is a staunch advocate for the heavily contested Anti-Discrimination Bill. It was first presented in 2000 to the Philippine Congress to protect people of all ages from gender-based violence, discrimination, and freedom of expression. The law has not come to pass and is considered one of the slowest pieces of legislation in the countrys history. The predominantly Catholic nation is one of only two countries in the world without divorce, and same-sex marriage is met with strong opposition from Christian groups and conservative politicians.The nations lack of programs to secure the rights of the LGBTQ+ community, combined with the poor healthcare system for the elderly, makes it tougher for people who are older and gay, as they face stigma, isolation, and unequal treatment. LGBTQ elders are more inclined to be single, childless, and estranged from their families and rely on families of choice, counting on the kindness of friends and support from their immediate community.The project follows Ravagos journey as he struggles with daily life but still manages to find joy in the most difficult situations. He enriches the lives of others by volunteering his time to champion LGBTQ issues and strives to change how others see the aging gay community in the Philippines. The project title, This Is My Life, is taken from a song popularized by legendary singer and gay icon Shirley Bassey, whom Ravago takes inspiration from, channeling Basseys persona, exuding strength, glamour, and confidence. The power ballad has been part of his drag performance repertoire since the 1980s.Ravagos story is a universal narrative of resilience, identity, and the enduring human spirit. Ultimately reminding us to stand strong in the face of adversity.Rey Ravago has been a drag queen for the past 40 years. He takes on many forms to survive. Some days he is a massage therapist or hair stylist. "I value my independence and do not want to be a burden to others even in my old age". Ravago says. November 28, 2024. Metro Manila, Philippines.Rey Ravago's apartment compound in Pasay. He lives alone and cares for the stray cats in the neighborhood. December 13, 2024. Metro Manila,Rey Ravago lights a candle in Baclaran Church, Paraaque to celebrate his 64th birthday. The Philippines is a predominantly Catholic nation. Christian groups and conservative politicians strongly oppose divorce and same-sex marriage. November 22, 2024. Metro Manila, Philippines.An array of gowns on sale behind Baclaran Church. It is one of the city's biggest markets for ready-to-wear garments. November 22, 2024. Metro Manila, Philippines.When my brothers found out I was gay, they would beat me up, so I left home at the age of 15, Ravago recalls as he puts on make-up inside his apartment in Pasay. But when the rest of my family saw my independence and how my talent brought me overseas, they stopped giving me a hard time. November 28, 2024. Metro Manila, Philippines.A photo of Rey Ravago speaking at a Gender Rights event in Makati. He is often invited to discuss the issues faced by senior members of the LGBTQ community. He is a staunch advocate for the heavily contested Anti-Discrimination Bill. It was first presented in 2000 to the Philippine Congress to protect people of all ages from gender-based violence, discrimination, and freedom of expression. The law has not come to pass and is considered one of the slowest pieces of legislation in the countrys history. November 28, 2024. Metro Manila, Philippines.Rey Ravago rests in his home in Pasay during the afternoon. He waits for clients to call him for massage or hair styling services. The nations lack of livelihood programs for the elderly, combined with the poor healthcare system, makes it tougher for people who are older and gay, as they face stigma, isolation, and unequal treatment. "Gay people often experience solitude. We tend to do things on our own, even when facing problems." Ravago says. December 4, 2024. Metro Manila, Philippines.Rey Ravago dyes the hair of his neighbor outside of his apartment. Like Ravago, the people in his community work long hours, often from paycheck to paycheck. He accommodates clients in the evenings after they are free from work. "Those of us who are aging, are starting to feel a lot of pain. We need maintenance medicines for our illnesses, but the problem is not everyone has work, so there is no money to buy medicines. Ravago says. December 4, 2024. Metro Manila, Philippines.Rey Ravago looks at younger photographs of himself performing in Japan in the 1980s. December 13, 2024. Metro Manila, Philippines."I will continue to perform for as long as I can. " Ravago smiles. He puts on a show for the Pasay Gay Community. December 14, 2024. Metro Manila, Philippines.Ohbet, Rey, and Henry stand outside their friend's home in Laloma just like old times. They are all members of the LGBTQ community and have been close friends for the past 50 years. They worked together in Japan as drag queens in the 1980s. LGBTQ elders are more inclined to be single, childless, and estranged from their families and rely on families of choice, counting on the kindness of friends and support from their immediate community. December 7, 2024. Metro Manila, Philippines.Rey Ravago rides a jeepney home after performing at an LGBTQ party. While I am still strong, I will continue to help others. I hope the laws meant for us, will come to pass. We deserve LGBTQ-friendly work for older persons. We are human beings like everyone else and still serve a purpose in society. December 14, 2024. Metro Manila, Philippines.Connection: I lived for many years close to Reys neighborhood. It is a privilege to follow him closely and call him a friend. His trust was key in creating an intimate visual narrative of his life. I hope the story can bring the issues of the elderly gay community in the Philippines to the forefront and harness change.Shirin Bhandari is an independent writer, photographer, and documentary filmmaker based in Metro Manila who graduated from the University of the Philippines, College of Fine Arts. Her work, focusing on war and conflict, displacement, malnutrition, HIV, LGBTQ/gender-based issues, and climate change, has appeared in the Pulitzer Center, SCMP, Women's Media Center, Slate, CNN, Roads and Kingdoms, Anthony Bourdains Parts Unknown, and VICE. A Logan Nonfiction Fellow, VII Academy alum, and member of Women Photograph, she has produced documentaries for the UN, USAID, Save the Children, Action Against Hunger, EUAID, and CARE. Her project The Show Goes On was showcased in Heidelberg, Germany in 2024, while her feature film People of the Lake is set for completion in 2025. Bhandaris newest film, The Fishermen Snared in the Scarborough Shoal Dispute, supported by the Pulitzer Center, SCMP, and Roads and Kingdoms, was screened at the DC Environmental Film Festival in March 2024.Arranged for Pride.com by Nikki Aye, Digital Photo EditorVoices is dedicated to featuring a wide range of inspiring personal stories and impactful opinions from the LGBTQ+ and Allied community. Visit pride.com/submit to learn more about submission guidelines. We welcome your thoughts and feedback on any of our stories. Email us at voices@equalpride.com. Views expressed in Voices stories are those of the guest writers, columnists and editors, and do not directly represent the views of PRIDE.com or our parent company, equalpride.0 Comments 0 Shares 106 Views 0 Reviews
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WWW.PRIDE.COMCollege basketball star Sedona Prince goes undrafted; here's why WNBA fans are celebratingIn a turn that would have seemed unlikely just a few year ago, Sedona Prince, once a star player in college basketball, failed to be drafted by any team in the WNBA on Monday night.Prince made a splash throughout her college career, both on and off the court. Her time at both the University of Texas and the University of Oregon were marred by injury. She wrapped up her time playing at the college level at Texas Christian University, where she helped her team reach its highest ranking. She also made a name for herself during those years by being active on TikTok and calling out gender inequality in the NCAA.But that might be the end of Princes impact on the sport.Despite previous projections by analysts that she would be picked in the first or second round of the WNBA draft, every single team skipped over her. Now, Princes only option is to play as a free agent, although its unclear how her future with the WNBA will shake out.According to ESPN, the reasoning behind this surprise turn of events likely involves the allegations of domestic violence and sexual assault that have been brought against Prince by multiple women in recent years. (@) "Our reporting confirms though that this is something that teams were looking at along with her age and her injury history," reporter Ryan Ruocco noted on air.One of the basketball players exes made a series of TikTok videos last year detailing their breakup while making allegations of physical and verbal abuse. At least three other women have also come forward, with one lawsuit filed (and withdrawn) and at least one police report filed.Prince has denied all the accusations against her and has never been formally charged with any crime."She has been convicted on social media by people who have attempted to use their relationship with Sedona to attract followers and to build their influencer careers and settle grudges," Princes attorney, A. Boone Almanza, told ESPN over the weekend. (@) Whatever the truth may be, it appears as if the WNBA teams that once may have welcomed Prince with open arms now consider her too much of a liability. And fans of womens basketball dont seem to torn up about it. (@) "SEDONA PRINCE DIDN'T GET DRAFTED GOD IS GOOD" (@) "SEDONA PRINCE UNDRAFTED" (@) "Her ex posted this with the caption 'day is made" (@) "Everybody refreshing ESPN to make sure Sedona Prince hasnt been drafted" (@) "now hold male athletes to that standard too."0 Comments 0 Shares 125 Views 0 Reviews
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GLAAD.ORGWATCH: Hacks Episode Gives a Shout Out To GLAAD Media Awards While Deborah Correctly Uses the Term QPOCHacks,which is currently in its fourth season, recently won the GLAAD Media Award for Outstanding Comedy Series after winning Outstanding New TV Series in 2022. The critically acclaimed HBO comedy continues to deliver the funny and queerness with its characters, narratives and dialogue. In a recent episode ofHacks,beloved frenemies Deborah (Jean Smart) and Ava [...]The post WATCH: Hacks Episode Gives a Shout Out To GLAAD Media Awards While Deborah Correctly Uses the Term QPOC first appeared on GLAAD.0 Comments 0 Shares 109 Views 0 Reviews
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WWW.PRIDE.COMThese Coachella 2025 moments prove week one of this festival was for the lesbiansThe first weekend of Coachella made all of our sapphic dreams come true, with queer women taking over the iconic music festival.After last year when Rene Rapp was introduced by the cast of The L Word and performed with her girlfriend Towa Bird in front of a giant pair of scissors, we didnt think Coachella could get any more lesbian coded, but then we saw Weekend Ones performances.Billie Eilish was a surprise guest star during Charlie XCXs set, Lady Gaga gagged everyone with her performance and epic costume changes, plus Maren Morris, Clairo, Hope Tala, South African DJ Desiree, Underscores, Beabadobee, Amyl & The Sniffers, and Coco & Breezy all performed too. But there were a few moments from this past weekend that were so queer they deserved a standing ovation.Megan the Stallion andVictoria MontFirst up is the moment that is breaking sapphic online, everywhere. Megan thee Stallion and Victoria Monts hopped on stage together for the hottest performance of the festival and the year and maybe even the decade.Megan the Stallion andVictoria MontThe two performed a wicked hot rendition of their hit song Spin .... Megan the Stallion andVictoria MontAnd then brought the house down with the anthem On My Mama. Yes, mama! We may never recover. @gaytimesMegan Thee Stallion and Victoria Mont said this one's for the wuhluhwuhs #wlwtiktok #megantheestallion #coachella #coachellaoutfit #victoriamonet #wuhluhwuh #hottiesHold on, going to need a moment to catch my breath. Arca and TokischaDuring nonbinary Venezuelan musician Arcas bold performance, bisexual Dominican rapper Tokishcha joined her on stage and the two looked into each others eye like theyre in love.Arca and TokischaAre you seeing this hand placement?! Arca and TokischaWe cant get enough of their longing glances at each other throughout the set.Arca andTokischa@tomasmierArca brought out Tokischa for Chama at Coachella 2025 #arca #tokischa #coachella2025 #coachella #arcachamaWe can't get enough of their on-stage chemistry!The BeachesBoth lead singer Leandra Earl and guitarist Jordan Miller for The Beaches are queer, but its Earls hot masc energy on stage that turned our heads.The BeachesThe combo of leather pants, Doc Martens, slicked back hair, and visible tattoos are doing something for us. Plus, she clearly knows how to stroke those chordsThe BeachesIf you werent already in love with this butch singer, peep her in a black bikini top, abs for days, and boxers peeking out above the low-slung baggy shorts. Were fans!The Beaches@coachella@The Beaches came to Gobi. Watch the Coachella livestream on @YouTube all weekend.You might not have made it to Coachella but you can still watch The Beaches rock the Gobi stage.G-FlipAs if that wasn't enough sapphic domination, they were joined on stage by nonbinary singer G-Flip for "Last Girls at the Party."@thebeachesbandLast Girls At @coachella !!!! @G FLIP #coachella #ontour #newmusic #bandThis is how we like to party! Japanese BreakfastAfter last years years scissoring reference, it was hard to picture what stage prop could rival that level of sapphic-ness, but bisexual Japanese Breakfast front woman Michelle Zauner dancing inside of a giant clam is just about the most lesbian thing ever.Japanese BreakfastZauner also looked effortless cool in her exaggerated white button down, beaded crown, and sexy black boots. Japanese BreakfastWe stan a bisexual queen who lead a band and play an guitar like that!See on InstagramTrust us when we say you need to see this clam jam with your own eyes!0 Comments 0 Shares 114 Views 0 Reviews
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WWW.PRIDE.COMIan McKellen makes 14-year-old boy's dream come true by starring in his LGBTQ+ filmWhen 14-year-old first-time filmmaker Jacob Franklin came calling, Sir Ian McKellen answered.McKellen is set to appear in Franklin's debut film, Dragged Through Time, which explores 1000 years of LGBTQ+ history and how it has led to today's world.According to PinkNews, McKellen is playing a character named Great Uncle Peter, inspired by LGBTQ+ people from the 70s and 80s. His character is one who "everybody thinks is gay, but it's just rumors circulating, nothing confirmed."Sign up for the PRIDE.com Newsletter to get a candid take on whats fresh and fun in LGBTQ+ culture this week!McKellen joined the project after Franklin contacted him through Eton College's director of drama, Scott Handy."We weren't really expecting a reply but then he texts us back and says in his words, not mine, that he's 'really inspired by this and would love to come and do this'. And I'm like, yes, absolutely," Franklin said to PinkNews.He added that working with McKellen was just as easy as working with any other actor, saying: "It didn't feel like a professional actor was sitting in the room with me."Franklin also spoke about the scale of the film.Were bringing a lot of skills together. Were making our own music, were mostly making our own costumes and designing it all. My best friends working on the music, and Nic, whos on the Pride committee, is our dress-maker," he said to PinkNews. "It's been empowering but also shocking experience, quite overwhelming."In a video shared on Facebook, McKellen spoke about why he joined the project."I often look back to myself at his age and regret," McKellen said. "I wasn't close enough to my parents to talk to them about what I knew of myself, that I was gay. The idea that at 14, I could have plucked up the courage to have a conversation with them about something so personal So I never told either of my parents that their only son was gay. So to see him and this situation makes me think, 'Oh perhaps I could have done this if I'd been a bit braver or the world had been a bit different.'"McKellen is one of the most popular actors ever, earning two Oscar nominations for his performances in Gods and Monsters and The Lord of the Rings: The Fellowship of the Ring, where he played the wizard Gandalf. He also starred as Magneto in several X-Men movies.The project is produced by Notice Productions, a youth-led drama collective from Windsor, UK, that is "committed to making films that deal with the important stuff," according to the group's website.Dragged Through Time will premiere at the first Windsor and Eton Pride this July. It will be screened at Alexandra Gardens, in Windsor, on July 26.0 Comments 0 Shares 115 Views 0 Reviews
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GLAAD.ORGLeslye Headland and Rebecca Henderson Talk Cult of Love and Impact of LGBTQ Stories: Speaking From Personal Experience is PowerfulCult of Love is a bookend to Leslye Headlands series of plays based on the seven deadly sins. Headlands deadly sins series started with her lust play Cinephilia.From there, she createdBachelorettewhich explored gluttony and would adapted into Headlands feature film debut. Rounding out the cycle of plays were Assistance(greed),Surfer Girl(sloth),Reverb(wrath), and, of course,Cult of Love. [...]The post Leslye Headland and Rebecca Henderson Talk Cult of Love and Impact of LGBTQ Stories: Speaking From Personal Experience is Powerful first appeared on GLAAD.0 Comments 0 Shares 108 Views 0 Reviews
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WWW.PRIDE.COM11 rookie fits that slayed at the 2025 WNBA Draft 2025While were normally focused on their performance on the court and occasionally their love lives during this years WNBA Draft we followed all of the breaking news but also kept our eyes glued to the fab fits the ladies were pulling off on the red carpet.The Dallas Wings had the first pick last night and went with Paige Bueckers, who took home the Natty this year, but star players Dominique Malonga, Kiki Iriafen, Sonia Citron, Aneesah Morrow, and Shyanne Sellers were all picked early too.And while they may be stuck wearing uniforms most of the time, these WNBA rookies know how to put a look together. Boring business-causal draft ensembles are a thing of the past, now these top-of-their-game athletes are rocking fashion that would be a hit on any red carpet.Last year Angel Reese, Caitlin Clark, Daisha Fair, and Rickea Jackson slayed at the WNBA Draft 24, but not to be outdone, the rookie class of 2025 was serving looks.We know who dominates on the court, but who wowed us with their fashion sense last night?Kiki IriafenFirst-round pick, Kiki Iriafen, a power forward from USC, joined the Washington Mystics in the draft. Hailey Van LithHailey Van Lith, a point guard from TCU, was selected to join the Chicago Sky with the 11th overall pick. They were acquired from Minnesota.Georgia AmooreAtlanta player Georgia Amoore, a point guard from Kentucky, was the 6th overall pick, when she was selected by the Washington Mystics.Saniya RiversSaniya Rivers, a shooting guard from NC State, is making the movie to the Connecticut Sun. She was the 8th overall pick.Aneesah MorrowAneesah Morrow, a power forward from LSU, will be joining the Connecticut Sun after she became the 7th overall pick.Aziaha JamesAziaha James, a shooting guard from NC State, is set to team up with the Dallas Wings with the 12th overall pick.Saniya RiversSaniya Rivers, a shooting guard from NC State, was selected by the Connecticut Sun with the 8th overall pick,Sonia CitronNotre Dame shooting guard Sonia Citron was selected by the Washington Mystics as the 3rd overall pick.Paige BueckersPaige Bueckers, a point guard from UConn, scored the number one, round-one draft pick when she was picked up by the Dallas Wings.Madison ScottOle Miss small forward Madison Scott, joins the Paige Bueckers on the Dallas Wings with the 14th overall pick in the second round.Shyanne SellersShyanne Sellers, a shooting guard from Maryland, is headed to the Golden State Valkyries with the 17th overall pick in the second round.0 Comments 0 Shares 128 Views 0 Reviews
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WWW.PRIDE.COMJoel Kim Booster is showing off his sexy body in a cheeky new thirst trapOne thing Joel Kim Booster will do? Serve up a sexy photo.The hot comedian is no stranger to showing plenty of skin on social media and on screen in impressive projects like Loot, Industry, Fire Island, and more.Just in time for Coachella, Booster shared a series of cheeky new pics to Instagram (click the link for a peek) that show off all of his best assets. A few notable queer celebs even commented on the IG Carousel, with Drag Race's Bruno Alcantara saying, "Yessss. Love the swimsuit," while Biqtch Puddin kept it simple by putting "Goals."If you're looking for more steamy pics from Booster, just give him a follow on Instagram. Here's a little tease below! See on Instagram0 Comments 0 Shares 104 Views 0 Reviews
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GAYETY.COLaith Ashley Embraces the Joy of the Journey in New Revry Series UnconventionalLaith Ashley is continuing to make waves in Hollywoodnot just as a model and actor, but as one of the most prominent transgender voices in the entertainment industry. Known for standout roles in Pose, Strut, and Wicked City, Ashley recently reached a massive global audience playing the dreamy love interest opposite Taylor Swift in the music video for her hit single Lavender Haze. NowSource0 Comments 0 Shares 126 Views 0 Reviews
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GAYETY.COSasha Allens Bold New EP Jawbreaker Is a Love Letter to Life, Musicand Adore DelanoTransgender singer-songwriter Sasha Allen has officially released his debut solo EP, Jawbreaker, a project years in the making and filled with personal lyrics, biting wit, and heartfelt moments. The Voice alumwho captured national attention in 2021 as part of the father-son duo Jim and Sasha Allenemerges in full solo force on this release, with an equally powerful muse by his side: hisSource0 Comments 0 Shares 115 Views 0 Reviews
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WWW.PRIDE.COMSam Star loves that 'Drag Race' fans are going feral over her thirst trapsSam Star is ready to take the crown back to Alabama!It's hard to believe that RuPaul's Drag Race season 17 comes to an end this Friday, but Star is ready to pull out all the stops on the main stage.Besides preparing for the finale, the Southern queen has also been posting some handsome photos online that have fans going feral."That was so random! I was at the airport and I was like, 'This is a good boy picture of me!' I posted it and I'm glad that y'all appreciate it. It's really good for my ego, so thank y'all. I really love you," Star tells PRIDE. See on Instagram Even crowned queen Angeria Paris VanMichaels has flirted with Star online more than once thanks to her gorgeous looks, but Star isn't looking for any longterm relationships at the moment."Honey, I've been too busy for love right now, but I'm a hopeless romantic. I like to fall in love quickly! So, if Angeria and I are ever booked together or something, who knows? We might date for a night."The apple certainly doesn't fall far from the tree in the Star family. During the makeover challenge, Star put her mother in drag and Sassy Star had no problem showing off all her assets on the runway."I love her. She's my everything! She said, 'I want my ass out!' She is 61 years old, which is fierce. If you're 61, put on some panties, okay? It's not too late."RuPaul's Drag Race airs Friday nights on MTV. To see the full interview with Sam Star, check out the video at the top of the page.0 Comments 0 Shares 133 Views 0 Reviews
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WWW.PRIDE.COMGayle Kings terrified pre-launch expression has the memes coming in at warp speedWelcome back to Earth, Gayle King!On Monday, April 14, the Blue Origin (a company founded by Jeff Bezos) completed its 11th human spaceflight to the Krmn line, a spot 62 miles above the planet separating Earths atmosphere and space. The all-female expedition launched Gayle King and Katy Perry to the Krmn line alongside Aisha Bowe, Amanda Nguyn, Kerianne Flynn, and Lauren Snchez. The ten-minute and eleven-second space trip was livestreamed, and the memes began to spread before the women even returned to earth, particularly a clip of King looking a bit anxious as she rings the bell while walking onto the New Shepard space capsule."That's called fear, Nate," King said about her expression on CBS Mornings. "I did not realize that I looked that serious. But it does stand out when you look at everybody else. Cause they're like ringing, their smiling, I was just thinking, 'Let me get into my seat and follow instructions. But I was also afraid."And you can certainly see those feelings in her expression! It's no wonder the moment took off on the internet. In its honor, here are just a few of our favorite memes. (@) "Gayle king is all of us on a Monday." (@) "'Oprah Winfrey appears to have tears in her eyes as her longtime friend journalist Gayle King is launched into space' is a 30 Rock plot." (@) "me clocking into the job I prayed for." (@) "Gayle getting out of that rocket capsule." (@) "Gayle King on the spaceship."See on Instagram"When you just wanted to be friends with Oprah and now you are getting blasted into space." (@) "gayle king after 6 minutes in space with katy perry."See on Instagram"New leaked footage of Gayle King on the spaceship launch." (@) "If I send you this, just know that I am STRESSED!"See on Instagram"Men on public transit." (@) "Dont ever do nothing like this again, @GayleKing."0 Comments 0 Shares 98 Views 0 Reviews
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WWW.PRIDE.COMShyanne Sellers celebrates engagement and WNBA draft over just two daysIts been a life-changing few days for all the players chosen for the 2025 WNBA draft, but doubly so for Shyanne Sellers, who can now call herself a professional baller and an engaged woman.Faith Masonius, Sellers fianc, shared news of their engagement to her Instagram on Sunday."Forever & More," she wrote alongside emojis of a white heart and a diamond ring. The pictures captured the moment that Sellers got down on one knee and proposed amidst candles and rose petals, as well as other special moments the happy couple shared on the same day.See on InstagramSellers and Masonius originally met while playing basketball for the University of Maryland. Theyve been public about their relationship on social media since mid-2024, with Masonius wishing a happy birthday to "my person," and Sellers doing the same just two months later."Happy Birthday to my forever person!" she wrote at the time. "I pray that I walk the rest of my life with you."Just one day after Masonius posted about their engagement, Sellers received another big "yes" when she was chosen by the Golden State Valkyries as the 17th draft pick. (@) According to Outsports, it was initially expected that Sellers would be chosen earlier by the Washington Mystics, but the Valkyries are clearly thrilled to have come away with such a star player as are their fans. (@) "Crafted in the Big Ten, destined for the Golden State. Welcome to the Bay, Shyanne Sellers." (@) "What a STEAL for the Valkyries getting Shyanne Sellers" (@) "Welcome to the Valkyries Shyanne Sellers! Prepare to win Championships!" (@) "Absolute steal for the Valkyries. Shocked that Sellers dropped this low but absolutely stoked to see what shes able to do in the WNBA."Sellers draft pick is also slated to reunite her with former Maryland teammate Chloe Bibby, who signed with the Valkyries back in February.0 Comments 0 Shares 95 Views 0 Reviews
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GAYETY.COJane Lynch Says Glee Role Indeed Was Just Written for Her Solely: 13-Year-Old Me Wouldve Been ObsessedIn a recent episode of Sony Music Entertainments Dinners On Me podcast, hosted by Jesse Tyler Ferguson, Emmy-winning actress Jane Lynch opened up about her career, personal life, and the impact of her roles on LGBTQ+ audiences. The conversation, recorded at Tre Lune in Montecito, California, offered a candid look into Lynchs experiences in Hollywood and her journey toward self-acceptance.Source0 Comments 0 Shares 98 Views 0 Reviews
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GAYETY.COKathryn Hahn Says She Embraces Mother Title from LGBTQ+ Fans: Theres a Cougary Vibe and I Love ItKathryn Hahn, the acclaimed actress known for her roles in WandaVision and Bad Moms, recently discussed her embrace of the affectionate nickname Mother bestowed upon her by the LGBTQ+ community. Appearing on the podcast Good Hang with Amy Poehler, Hahn expressed her appreciation for the term, highlighting its empowering and respectful connotations. During the podcastSource0 Comments 0 Shares 105 Views 0 Reviews
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WWW.PRIDE.COMIssa Rae says 'Black Mirror' love story with Emma Corrin created 'curiosity and chemistry'Imagine stepping into the world of a favorite Classical Hollywood film and becoming the romantic lead of the story, la Humphrey Bogart or Clark Gable. Thats the conceit in Black Mirror season 7's "Hotel Reverie" episode. Issa Raes Brandy Friday, a modern-day actor looking for a role worthy of her, agrees to a remake of the Casablanca-esque film Hotel Reverie via a new technology that allows her to enter the film in place of the male lead as the character Alex Palmer.The Black Mirror universe, from writer and creator Charlie Brooker, investigates dystopian alternate realities exacerbated by technologys horrors. Hotel Reverie, from director Haolu Wang, does just that. But theres also a bit of hope in the interracial queer love story that has been likened to the famed San Junipero episode that starred Gugu Mbatha-Raw and Mackenzie Davis. Issa Rae and Emma Corrin in Black Mirror's "Hotel Reverie" Netflix Under the direction of the tech company rep Kimmy (Awkwafina), Brandy is caught in a glitch in the system, allowing her on-screen romance with Emma Corrins Dorothy (the character of Clara in the film) to blossom into a real love affair while time stands still around them. Though Hotel Reverie shines a light on the simulacrum or the idea that the entertainment business has no new stories to tell, it also hands back narratives to Black and queer people who were only allowed in the margins or coded during Hollywoods heyday.I have to give credit to Charlie and his depiction and obviously his imagination, but even in the character of Dorothy, for the character of Dorothy in the episode, it shows the fact that Dorothy was queer during this time period where she couldn't really acknowledge those feelings and couldn't be who she really was. And that is what ultimately led to her demise, Rae tells Out. Issa Rae and director Haolu Wang on the set of Black Mirror's "Hotel Reverie" Netflix There's this beautiful element in my character's decision to remake this movie. Dorothy gets a chance to be who she is, even though she is this fictional character, she ultimately becomes who she's meant to be, she adds. And obviously the tragedy that that can only exist in one version of this glitchy film. But I just thought it was so beautiful because this love transcended time and all realms, and the tragic part is that it just couldn't really exist in reality." Issa Rae as Brandy in Black Mirror's "Hotel Reverie" Netflix Though Brandy is a bankable movie star, shes finished with the limitations Hollywood has placed on her as a Black woman. Im tired of my only available options being noble victim or f*ckable sidekick, she tells her agent before agreeing to the Hotel Reverie remake. A dive into Dorothys past reveals she was forced to hide her sexual identity to have her career.Rae, best known for creating and starring in the groundbreaking HBO series Insecure, praises her costar Corrin, the nonbinary star of The Crown.It was so interesting, because obviously my character is stepping into a male role and then ultimately feels comfortable being herself, but Dorothy doesn't. I don't know what Dorothy sees if she still sees Alex Palmer at the end of the day, Rae says. Emma Corrin as Dorothy in Black Mirror's "Hotel Reverie" Netflix But playing this with Emma was so fulfilling just because they're such a phenomenal, transformative actor. And to watch them transform and to embody this actress from the '40s was also alluring for me, where I was just like, Oh, there's such a grace and elegance and dignity that I want to emulate myself and that I want to be around and that I'm curious about. And so there was just that natural curiosity and chemistry there.Stepping into a male role circa the 1940s allowed Rae to sport beautiful suits, another perk of the episode. She credits the costume department's expertise. "The suits were fire and tailored for me. I was like, Can I take this blazer back ,please? she says. The first suit I wanted to wear forever, and when I had to change, I was like, All right, I guess I'll wear linen, but I wanted to live in that suit a bit longer.Black Mirror season 7 is streaming now on Netflix. Watch Out's full interview with Rae above.0 Comments 0 Shares 95 Views 0 Reviews
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GAYETY.COKylie Minogue to Receive Prestigious APRA Lifetime Achievement AwardAustralian Pop Icon Becomes Eighth Woman Honored with the Ted Albert Award Australian pop sensation Kylie Minogue will soon add another glittering accolade to her already dazzling resume. The Padam Padam hitmaker has been named the 2024 recipient of the Ted Albert Award for Outstanding Services to Australian Music, presented by the Australasian Performing Right Association (APRA).Source0 Comments 0 Shares 96 Views 0 Reviews
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GAYETY.COJohann Vera Embraces Queer Joy, Debuts EP Nada Importa En Verdad and Mens Lingerie LineLatin pop artist Johann Vera is having a banner year, and hes doing it with unapologetic flair. Since publicly coming out as queer in August 2023, the Ecuadorian singer, actor, and influencer has released his debut EP Nada Importa En Verdad and launched a bold new line of mens lingerie. Now, with growing momentum and the support of Latin pop legend Ricky Martin, Vera is entering a new era ofSource0 Comments 0 Shares 94 Views 0 Reviews
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GAYETY.COSir Ian McKellen Surprises 14-Year-Old Filmmaker by Joining His LGBTQ+ Debut FilmIan McKellen, the acclaimed actor known for his roles in The Lord of the Rings and X-Men, is set to appear in a new film directed by 14-year-old Jacob Franklin. The short film, titled Dragged Through Time, delves into over a millennium of LGBTQ+ history while exploring contemporary queer experiences. The project is produced by Notice Productions, a youth-led drama collective, and is scheduled toSource0 Comments 0 Shares 99 Views 0 Reviews
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GAYETY.COLil Nas X Says He Was Hospitalized After Losing Control of the Right Side of My FaceLil Nas X, the Grammy-winning artist behind the chart-topping hit Old Town Road, was hospitalized after experiencing sudden paralysis on the right side of his face. The 26-year-old rapper shared the news with fans via Instagram on Monday night, providing an update on his condition and reassuring followers of his well-being. In a video posted to his Instagram account, Lil Nas XSource0 Comments 0 Shares 105 Views 0 Reviews
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WWW.PROPUBLICA.ORGAn Indian Drugmaker, Investigated by ProPublica Last Year, Has Recalled Two Dozen Medications Sold to U.S. Patientsby Patricia Callahan ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up to receive our biggest stories as soon as theyre published. Glenmark Pharmaceuticals has recalled two dozen generic medicines sold to American patients because the Indian factory that made them failed to comply with U.S. manufacturing standards and the Food and Drug Administration determined that the faulty drugs could harm people, federal records show.In February, the FDA found problems with cleaning and testing at the plant in Madhya Pradesh, India, which was the subject of a ProPublica investigation last year. The current recalls, listed in an FDA enforcement report last week, cover a wide range of commonly prescribed medicines, including ones that treat epilepsy, diabetes, multiple sclerosis, heart disease and high blood pressure, among other ailments. A full list of the recalled medications is available here. The agency determined that the drugs could cause temporary or reversible harm and that the chance of more serious problems was remote. However, the FDA didnt say what symptoms the flawed drugs could cause. ProPublica asked the FDA and Glenmark for more specifics, but neither responded. Records show that Glenmark first alerted wholesalers about the recalls in a March 13 letter. That letter suggests that Glenmark pulled the drugs because of potential cross-contamination. Thomas Callaghan, Glenmarks executive director of regulatory affairs for North America, wrote that 148 batches of the recalled medicines were made in a shared facility with two cholesterol-lowering drugs, ezetimibe and a combination of that drug and simvastatin. Thats a concern because the chemical structure of ezetimibe contains whats known as a beta-lactam ring. FDA safety experts pay attention to this because many beta-lactam drugs, particularly penicillin, can cause life-threatening allergies and hypersensitivity reactions. Its the most commonly reported drug allergy in the U.S. Because of that danger, the FDA requires manufacturers to follow special precautions to prevent cross-contamination with drugs that contain a beta-lactam ring, even if they arent antibiotics. The chemical structure of ezetimibe, Callaghan wrote to Glenmarks wholesalers, shows it is unlikely to cause such hypersensitivity reactions. Nevertheless, Glenmark was recalling the drugs based on risk assessment and out of an abundance of caution, Callaghan wrote. He added, This recall is being made with knowledge of the Food and Drug Administration.According to Callaghans letter, the potential problem dates back years. The executive wrote that Glenmark began shipping the drugs on Oct. 4, 2022.In December, ProPublica revealed that the Glenmark factory was responsible for an outsized share of U.S. recalls for pills that didnt dissolve properly and could harm people. At the time, the FDA hadnt inspected the plant since before the COVID-19 pandemic, even though one of those recalls had been linked to deaths of American patients. About two months after that investigation was published, FDA officials returned to the factory the agencys first inspection in five years. Inspectors discovered that Glenmark hadnt properly cleaned equipment to prevent contamination of medicines with residues from other drugs. The federal investigators also noted that Glenmark routinely released some drugs to the U.S. market using test methods that hadnt been adequately validated, according to the inspection report. Whats more, when some Glenmark tests found problems with a drug, the company at times declared those results invalid and retested with new samples to obtain passing results, the inspection report said. The batches were ultimately released to the US market.In their detailed report, the inspectors listed drugs shipped to U.S. customers who had been affected by the potential contamination and testing problems, but FDA censors redacted page after page, making it impossible to know which medicines may not be safe. An FDA attorney said the information was being withheld because it contained trade secrets or commercial information that was considered privileged or confidential.ProPublica first asked Glenmark about that inspection on March 7 after obtaining the FDA report through the Freedom of Information Act. Glenmark alerted wholesalers about the recalls less than a week later, but the company and the FDA didnt tell ProPublica. Instead, a Glenmark spokesperson sent a statement saying the company was committed to working diligently with the FDA to ensure compliance with manufacturing operations and quality systems. And the FDA said it could discuss potential compliance matters only with the company involved. The FDA first mentioned the recalls publicly in its April 8 enforcement report, which is like an electronic filing cabinet for recalls. The recalls do not appear on the FDAs recalls website, which compiles press releases written by pharmaceutical companies. ProPublica asked the FDA and Glenmark why they didnt alert the public last month that these medicines had been recalled, but neither responded. Glenmark is embroiled in a federal lawsuit that alleges recalled potassium chloride capsules made at its Madhya Pradesh factory caused the death of a 91-year-old Maine woman in June. The FDA had determined last year that more than 50 million of those recalled Glenmark extended-release capsules had the potential to kill U.S. patients because they didnt dissolve correctly and could lead to a perilous spike in potassium. In court filings, Glenmark has denied responsibility for the womans death.Since that potassium chloride recall, Glenmark has told federal regulators it has received reports of eight deaths in the U.S. of people who took the recalled capsules, FDA records show. Companies are required to file such reports so the agency can monitor drug safety. The FDA shares few details, though, so ProPublica was unable to independently verify what happened in each case. In general, the FDA says these adverse event reports reflect the opinions of the people who reported the harm and dont prove that the drug caused it.0 Comments 0 Shares 104 Views 0 Reviews
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WWW.PROPUBLICA.ORGTrump Is Spending Billions on Border Security. Some Residents Living There Lack Basic Resources.by Anjeanette Damon, ProPublica, and Perla Trevizo, ProPublica and The Texas Tribune, and photography by Cengiz Yar, ProPublica ProPublica is a nonprofit newsroom that investigates abuses of power. Sign up for Dispatches, a newsletter that spotlights wrongdoing around the country, to receive our stories in your inbox every week. This article is co-published with The Texas Tribune, a nonprofit, nonpartisan local newsroom that informs and engages with Texans. Sign up for The Brief Weekly to get up to speed on their essential coverage of Texas issues. Within hours of taking office, President Donald Trump declared an emergency on the U.S.-Mexico border, giving him authority to unilaterally spend billions on immigration enforcement and wall construction. He has since reportedly urged Congress to authorize an additional $175 billion for border security, far exceeding what was spent during his first term.In the coming months, border towns in Texas and Arizona will receive more grants to fund and equip police patrols. New wall construction projects will fill border communities with workers who eat at restaurants, shop in stores and rent space in RV parks. And National Guard deployments will add to local economies.But if the president asked Sandra Fuentes what the biggest need in her community on the Texas-Mexico border is, the answer would be safe drinking water, not more border security. And if Trump put the same question to Jose Grijalva, the Arizona mayor would say a hospital for his border city, which has struggled without one for a decade.Although billions of state and federal dollars flow into the majority-Latino communities along the nearly 2,000-mile U.S.-Mexico border, many remain among the poorest places in the nation. In many towns, unemployment is significantly higher and income much lower than their interior counterparts, with limited access to health care, underfunded infrastructure and lagging educational attainment. Security walls are erected next to neighborhoods without running water, and National Guard units deploy to towns without paved roads and hospitals. By some estimates, about 30,000 border residents in Texas lack access to reliable drinking water, among more than a million statewide. For 205,000 people living along Arizonas border with Mexico, the nearest full-service hospital is hours away.Such struggles arent confined to the border. But the region offers perhaps the most striking disparity between the size of federal and state governments investment there and how little its reflected in the quality of life of residents.The border security issue takes up all the oxygen and a lot of the resources in the room, said state Rep. Mary Gonzlez, a Democrat from El Paso County who has sponsored bills to address water needs. It leaves very little space for all the other priorities, specifically water and wastewater infrastructure, because most people dont understand what its like turning your faucet and therell be no water.Heres how residents in two border towns, Del Rio, Texas, and Douglas, Arizona, experience living in places where the government always seems ready to spend on border security while stubborn obstacles to their communities well-being remain. Nearly a fifth of the nearly 50,000 residents in Val Verde County, Texas, live in poverty, compared with the states 14% average. When Cierra Flores gives her daughter a bath at their home in Del Rio, she has to keep a close eye on the water level of the outdoor tank that supplies her house. Like any 6-year-old, her daughter likes to play in the running water. But Flores doesnt have the luxury of leaving the tap open. When the tank runs dry, the household is out of water. That means not washing dishes, doing laundry or flushing the toilet until the trip can be made to get more water.Flores lives on a ranch in Escondido Estates, a neighborhood where many residents have gone decades without running water. Flores family has a well on their property. But during the summer and prolonged droughts, as the region is now experiencing, their well runs dry.At those times, the family relies on a neighbor who has a more dependable well and is willing to sell water. Flores husband makes hourlong trips twice on weekends to fill the familys water tank. Their situation has felt even more tenuous lately, as her neighbors property was listed for sale, prompting worries about whether theyll continue to have access to his well. I have no idea where we would go here if that well wasnt there, Flores said. Its frustrating that we dont have basic resources, especially in a place where they know when the summer comes it doesnt rain. It doesnt rain, we dont have water.Val Verde County, where Del Rio is located, is three times the size of Rhode Island and hours from a major city. About a fifth of its nearly 50,000 residents live in poverty, a rate nearly twice the national average. Some live in colonias rural communities along the U.S.-Mexico border, including illegal subdivisions that lack access to water, sewers or adequate housing.The county has worked for years to bring water to residents, piecing together state and federal grants. Yet about 2,000 people more than 4% of the countys population still lack running water, according to a database kept by the Texas Office of the Attorney General. For those residents, it means showering at fitness centers and doing the dishes once a week with water from plastic jugs. Some neighborhoods along the Mexican border on the outskirts of Del Rio, such as the area where Cierra Flores and her 6-year-old daughter, Olivia, live, still lack infrastructure like paved roads and access to safe drinking water. In the early 1990s, then-Gov. Ann Richards, a Democrat, toured some of the states colonias along the border to assess the living conditions. After stepping into the mud on an unpaved street, shes said to have been so moved by the scene that she told a staffer, Whatever they want, give it to them.Fuentes, a community organizer, likes to tell that story because it drives home how long residents have fought for water and other improvements but been stymied by state and local politics and limited funds.Its going to be an uphill battle, but we are going to keep on battling, she said. What else is there to do? Over the past 30 years, the state has provided more than $1 billion in grants and loans to bring drinking water and wastewater treatment to colonias and other economically distressed areas. Texas 2036, a nonpartisan public policy think tank, estimates Texas needs nearly $154 billion by 2050 to meet water demands across the state amid population growth, the ongoing drought and aging infrastructure. Texas state leaders said they are committed to investing in water projects and infrastructure. Gov. Greg Abbotts office said he is calling on the Legislature to dedicate $1 billion a year for 10 years and is looking forward to working with lawmakers to ensure Texans have a safe, reliable water supply for the next 50 years. Kim Carmichael, a spokesperson for Texas House Speaker Dustin Burrows, a Republican from Lubbock, said, Texas is at a critical juncture with its water supply, and every lawmaker recognizes the need to act decisively and meaningfully invest to further secure our water future. The Texas Houses base budget proposes $2.5 billion for water infrastructure.One of the challenges at the federal and state level is that infrastructure needs often exceed available funds, said Olga Morales-Pate, chief executive officer of Rural Community Assistance Partnership, a national network of nonprofits that works with rural communities on access to safe drinking water and wastewater issues. So it becomes a competitive process: Who gets there faster, who has a better application, who is shovel ready to get those funding opportunities out? she said. Community organizer Karen Gonzalez is frustrated that residents of the Del Rio area still lack water access while state leaders focus on border security. The plight of people without water often gets overlooked, said Karen Gonzalez, an organizer who used to work with Fuentes. Even though she grew up in Del Rio, it wasnt until she started to work with the community that she learned some county residents didnt have water.Every person that I come across that I tell that were working this issue is like, Theres people that dont have water? she said. Its not something that is known. Unlike border security, which is constantly in the spotlight.During his inauguration, Trump praised Abbott as a leader of the pack on border security. In 2021, Abbott launched Operation Lone Star, a multibillion-dollar effort aimed at curbing illegal immigration and drug trafficking. As part of the operation, the state has awarded Val Verde County and the city of Del Rio more than $10 million in grants, state data obtained by The Texas Tribune shows.A state-funded border wall that has gone up in the county a short distance from the Rio Grande stretches in fits and starts, including next to a neighborhood without running water. As of November, about 5 miles of it had cost at least $162 million, according to the Tribune. The state Legislatures proposed budget includes $6.5 billion to maintain current border security operations.Meanwhile, organizers, elected officials and residents say state and federal programs to fund water infrastructure will continue to fall short of the need. Last year, the state fund created by lawmakers in 1989 to help underserved areas access drinking water had $200 million in applications for assistance and only $100 million in available funding.When grants are awarded, water projects can take years to complete because of increasing costs and unforeseen construction difficulties like hitting unexpected bedrock while laying pipe, said Val Verde County Judge Lewis Owens. Project delays some of them, Owens acknowledged, the countys fault impede the ability to get future grants.Organizers like Fuentes and Karen Gonzalez said their frustration with the slow progress on water has grown as theyve watched the border wall go up and billions more dollars spent to deploy state troopers and the National Guard to aid federal border security officers.Its just infuriating, Karen Gonzalez said. She said she hopes elected officials focus on what our actual border community needs are. And for us, I feel like its not border security. Sections of the border wall are being built as part of Gov. Greg Abbotts Operation Lone Star on the outskirts of Del Rio, near neighborhoods without access to safe drinking water. Watch video As paramedics loaded her 8-year-old son into a helicopter in the Arizona border town of Douglas, Nina Nelson did her best to reassure him. Days earlier, Jacob and his father had been riding ATVs on their ranch in far southeastern Arizona, along the U.S.-Mexico border. Dust irritated Jacobs lungs, and over the next few days his breathing deteriorated until Nelson could see him fight for every breath.He needed care that isnt available in Douglas, a town of about 15,000. And he would have to make the trip without her.Buddy, youre gonna be OK, she recalled telling him. She knew it would take more than twice as long to drive the 120 miles to Tucson and the nearest hospital that could provide the care he needed. Im gonna be racing up there. Ill be there. Im gonna find you, she said.Douglas lost its hospital nearly a decade ago. Southeast Arizona Medical Center had struggled financially for years and by 2015 was staffed by out-of-state doctors. When it ran afoul of federal rules too many times, jeopardizing patient safety, the government pulled its ability to bill Medicare and Medicaid and it closed within a week. As her sons breathing took a turn for the worse, Nelson considered the variables everyone in Douglas confronts in a medical emergency. Should she go to the towns stand-alone emergency room, which treats only the most basic maladies? Drive the half hour to Bisbee or an hour to Sierra Vista for slightly higher levels of care? Or could Jacob endure the two hours it takes to drive to Tucson?That is the kind of game you play: How much time do I think I have? Nelson said. Nina Nelsons son Jacob has been transported twice by helicopter to get medical care because Douglas lacks a full-service hospital. Arizona hasnt been as aggressive as Texas in funding border security. But when concerns about the border surge, money often follows.In 2021, the state created the Border Security Fund and allocated $55 million to it. A year later, then-Gov. Doug Ducey asked state lawmakers for $50 million for border security. They gave him more than 10 times that amount, including $335 million for a border wall. The measure was proposed by Sen. David Gowan, a Republican who represents Douglas. In October 2022, crews began stacking shipping containers along the border in Cochise County, where Douglas is located. Gowans spokesperson said he wasnt available for comment.The container wall wasnt effective. Migrants slipped through gaps between containers, and a section toppled over. When the federal government sued, claiming the construction was trespassing on federal land, Ducey had the container wall removed.The cost of erecting, then disassembling the wall: $197 million. (The state recouped about $1.4 million by selling the containers.)Daniel Scarpinato, Duceys former chief of staff, said border security is a significant issue for nearby communities and requires resources, especially given the failures of the federal government. He noted that the Ducey administration didnt ignore other needs in the area, including spending to attract doctors to rural Arizona. But we will make no apologies for prioritizing public safety and security at our border, he said. Southeast Arizona Medical Center closed in 2015, leaving the Douglas area without a full-service hospital. Grijalva, a Douglas native, was sworn in as mayor in December with a list of needs he is determined to make progress on: a community center, more food assistance for the growing number of hungry residents and a hospital. Money the state spent on the container wall wouldve been better used on those projects, he said. I appreciate Doug Ducey trying that, but those resources could have gone into the community, he said.The median income in Douglas is $39,000, about half the states median income, and almost a third of the towns residents live in poverty. A shrinking tax base makes it difficult for Douglas to provide basic services. The town doesnt have enough money for street repairs, let alone to reopen a hospital. The backlog of repaving projects has climbed to $67 million, while Douglas nets only $400,000 a year for street improvements. Money for wall construction or National Guard units gives a short-term boost to the economy, but those efforts can also interfere with the economic lifeblood of towns like Douglas: cross-border traffic.Both Trump and Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs, a Democrat, have deployed hundreds of guard members and active military personnel to the border. None have shown up in Douglas yet, Grijalva said. When they do, theyll spend money. But a couple dozen troops dont compare to the 3.6 million people who cross the border each year. The Walmart in Douglas, a stones throw from the port of entry, is packed daily with shoppers from Agua Prieta, Sonora, Grijalva said. More troops on both sides of the port bottleneck traffic and raise peoples fears of being detained, which may discourage them from crossing, even when they are doing so legally, he said.Shortly after Trumps inauguration, Grijalva declared a state of emergency, which could make the city eligible for federal aid if its economy takes a hit. I know the executive orders didnt do anything to stop the legal immigration, but its the perception, Grijalva said. If our economy dips in any way, they could give us some funding. Douglas new mayor, Jose Grijalva, declared a state of emergency in January over concerns that Trumps executive orders on border security and immigration will harm the border towns fragile economy. Attracting a new hospital is a longer-term effort. Construction alone could cost upwards of $75 million. But then it would have to be staffed. In its final years, the hospital in Douglas suffered from the shortage of health care professionals plaguing much of rural America. The year it closed, it had no onsite physicians, said Dr. Dan Derksen, director of the Arizona Center for Rural Health. The state has programs to address that problem, including helping doctors in rural areas repay school loans. But the shortage has persisted. If a hospital were to open again in Douglas, it could cost as much as $775,000 to launch a residency program there, according to Derksen and Dr. Conrad Clemens, who heads graduate medical education for the University of Arizona.Theres policy strategies that you can do at the state level that help, but theres no single strategy that is a cure-all, Derksen said. You have to do a variety of strategies.Border security funding, on the other hand, is easier to get.Cochise County Sheriff Mark Dannels is known for his aggressive border enforcement activities. His office soaks up state and federal grants to help with drug interdiction, human trafficking and surveillance equipment on the border. The state also awarded him $20 million for a new jail and $5 million to open a border security operations center, a base for various agencies enforcing the border, in Sierra Vista, about an hour from Douglas.At its grand opening in November, Dannels said all he had to do was ask for the money.I was speaking with Gov. Ducey and the governor asked me, What do you guys need? Dannels said. I said, We need a collective center that drives actions. Shortly after, the plan came together, he said.However, if Cochise Regional Hospital were still open, Dannels office would have one less security concern. The abandoned building, which is deteriorating in an isolated pocket of desert on the outskirts of Douglas, is a common waypoint for smugglers. Lexi Churchill of ProPublica and The Texas Tribune and Dan Keemahill of The Texas Tribune contributed research.0 Comments 0 Shares 148 Views 0 Reviews
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WWW.PRIDE.COMAulii Cravalho lends her voice to Apple TVs most empowering new heroApple TV+is adding a dose of heart and harmony to its family content lineup this spring with Lulu Is a Rhinoceros, a brand-new animated musical special premiering in May.Based on the beloved childrens book by father-daughter duo Jason and Allison Flom, the story follows Lulu, a fun-loving dog who doesnt see a pup in the mirrorshe sees a rhinoceros. And shes not backing down. In a journey filled with courage, friendship, and a whole lot of musical flair, Lulu sets out to prove that identity is something only we get to define for ourselves.Leading the voice cast is Aulii Cravalho (Moana) as Lulu, joined by an all-star lineup that includes Grammy nominee Alex Newell (Glee), Emmy nominee Dul Hill (Psych), Paul Rust (Love), and Utkarsh Ambudkar (Ghosts). The special is directed by Angela Stempel, with original songs composed by Golden Globe nominee Leland and lyrics by Allison Flom. Jina Hyojin An and Shirley Song, both known for their work on BE@RBRICK, deliver the original score.Produced by Propagate Content and Bento Box Animation, the special is described as a pop musical family event about kindness, acceptance, and celebrating what makes each of us unique. In the words of Apple, Lulu Is a Rhinoceros is more than a fun adventureits an empowering reminder for kids (and grown-ups) that its okay to be different, and its always worth being yourself.With bright animation, original music, and a story rooted in self-love and empathy, Lulu Is a Rhinoceros promises to be one of Apple TV+s standout family specials this yearjoining a growing slate of award-winning and inclusive childrens programming.The musical premieres globally on Apple TV+ May 30.0 Comments 0 Shares 134 Views 0 Reviews
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From Beliefs to Extremes: The Rise of Radical ThinkingYou don’t wake up one day and decide to become an extremist. It happens gradually, often without someone realizing they’re going down that road. But in today’s digital world, it’s never been easier to fall into radical thinking — and it’s becoming a real danger. What Is Extremism, Really? At its core, extremism means holding beliefs that are way outside the...0 Comments 0 Shares 2K Views 0 Reviews
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GLAAD.ORGCoachella 2025: Troye Sivan, Billie Eilish, Trixie Mattel, VINCINT, Anitta, Japanese Breakfast, Clairo, and More LGBTQ Artists Take the Desert StageFor two consecutive weekends the desert town of Indio becomes an epicenter for the Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival. And this year, LGBTQ artists are commanding the stage for both weekends of festivities. It was hard to miss the buzz around Mother Monster herself, Lady Gaga and her elaborate and heartfelt return, this time [...]The post Coachella 2025: Troye Sivan, Billie Eilish, Trixie Mattel, VINCINT, Anitta, Japanese Breakfast, Clairo, and More LGBTQ Artists Take the Desert Stage first appeared on GLAAD.0 Comments 0 Shares 123 Views 0 Reviews
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WWW.PRIDE.COMJustice is served 'Drag Races Jasmine Kennedie speaks out after man who harassed her is firedAfter being harassed and followed by a strange man on the subway, trans Drag Race star Jasmine Kennedie stood up for herself, and now justice has been served. After a harrowing experience where a MAGA supporter invaded her personal space, followed her onto the subway, and shouted anti-LGBTQ+ slurs at her, Kennedie took her story to social media, and with the help of internet sleuths, she was able to identify the man who allegedly harassed her.When the man harassed her, Kennedie told PRIDE she was sort of shocked, but at the same time, I am a person that when it comes to conflict, I dont necessarily back down. On Monday, Kennedie posted an Instagram reel detailing her awful experience and showing video footage of the man who made her feel unsafe, and shortly after, messages started flooding her DMs with information from people who recognized him. Followers on Instagram, as well as a few people who worked with the man, sent Kennedie messages identifying him and letting her know that he worked at a New York City gym called Gym U. After contacting the gym and filing a formal complaint, Kennedies followers began sending messages to Gym U about the incident and within 24 hours of her initial post the man was fired from his job.A job loss is horrible for anybody, but if youre working for an LGBTQ+ friendly gym, I dont think thats the type of rhetoric that should be spewed around by one of the employees, Kennedie told PRIDE.Kennedie revealed that she felt empowered and vindicated once he was terminated from his job. I didnt think there would be immediate action, but it gave me a little bit of a sense of joy in the world that were living in right now that there is still hope for people to stand up for us, she said.Gym U could not immediately be reached for comment. On her way home from a show on Sunday night, the 25-year-old performer was still in drag and decided to sit on the ground of a subway station in New York City because there were no seats left when a strange man approached her and sat down very, very close to her. He immediately made her feel uncomfortable, so she quickly stood up, but then he started spewing anti-LGBTQ+ hate and following her, even when she got on a train. The man told her that this is Trumps America, Trump is still your daddy, and called her the F slur. If youre going to use the correct slur on me, it would have been tr*nny, but he didnt. I think clearly he does not understand the range of slurs in this community, Kennedie joked, using her signature brand of sarcasm to deal with a dark situation.See on InstagramShe was scared, but she made the split-second decision to stand up for herself because she wasnt going to let someone push me in a corner and make me feel smaller after she'd worked so hard to feel confident about herself. I just matched his energy essentially. I think in this time, a lot of this right-wing or the MAGA side wants us to be in fear, and I didnt want to back down and let him have that satisfaction, Kennedie said. He would have been relishing it and bragging to people later that night that he told off a trans woman.While the experience was scary and forced Kennedie into a position where she felt like she had to stand up for herself, she was not alone in this fight. Other people around her at the subway station and on the train where the man followed her provided backup and support.On the video footage of the incident that she included in her Instagram, someone can be heard helping to try to get the man to leave the subway car where he had followed Kennedie. She said that afterward she found out that this good samaritan is a part of the LGBTQ+ community and had his own experience with the same man who also made him feel uncomfortable, but wasnt able to stand up for himself.The guy who was helping me told me, hes like, I was too scared to say anything, but when I saw you speaking up, I thought it was my reason to come over and make sure you were OK, Kennedie explained.Kennedie is feeling stronger after standing up for herself and getting support from the community. Not only did she have people step up during the incident but her followers and fellow Drag Race stars have offered her emotional support in the aftermath. Daya Betty, Amanda Tori Meating, Alyssa Hunter, Aurora Matrix, and Deja Skye all posted supportive comments on her reel.People think that they could just walk over us and treat us like, she said, and that nothings going to come out of it or they think that were gonna be in fear, and I felt like it was my duty to stand up and give this guy a stark reality check of like if you mess with someone, it doesnt matter if you think theyre insignificant, you do have to deal with the repercussions and its not something that should be dealt with lightly."Kennedie said that while in the past shes been lucky to kind of skate through and not face much bigotry in person, that has been changing as anti-trans legislation and hate have been increasing.Ive noticed people are feeling a little bit more emboldened to either make comments or stare or make people in the LGBTQ+ community a little bit more uncomfortable, she said.But in spite of this harsh reality of the current political climate, Kennedie hasnt lost hope, Ive gotten hundreds of DMs and comments on my social media posts and support from everybody not just in the community, but allies as well that see us and here to defend us and it is very touching and very sweet to know that this has touched so may people.0 Comments 0 Shares 136 Views 0 Reviews
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GAYETY.COManu Ros Joins Star-Studded Cast of Thriller Day DrinkerManu Ros is headed from high school drama to high-stakes suspense. The Spanish actor, best known for his breakout role as Patrick Blanco Commerford in Netflixs hit teen series lite, has officially joined the cast of Day Drinker, an upcoming thriller from Lionsgate and hes in very good company. Directed by The Amazing Spider-Mans Marc Webb, Day Drinker follows the story of a privateSource0 Comments 0 Shares 126 Views 0 Reviews
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GAYETY.COPedro Pascal, Troye Sivan, and More Rally Behind Viral Protect the Dolls T-Shirt Supporting Trans RightsWhat began as a bold runway moment at London Fashion Week has exploded into a full-on cultural movement. Conner Ives, the American-born, London-based fashion designer, has already raised $70,000 and counting through pre-sales of his now-iconic Protect the Dolls T-shirt. And yes, it hasnt even shipped yet. The real kicker? Every cent is going to Trans Lifeline, a non-profit organizationSource0 Comments 0 Shares 132 Views 0 Reviews
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WWW.PRIDE.COMUncover our hidden stories at these 11 LGBTQ+ museums & archivesPreserving our history and protecting our future.LGBTQ+ history is often erased from our textbooks, and LGBTQ+ art is often censored. It feels like every day, new book bans are announced, but for those paying attention, this is nothing new for queer folks. Our story is one of perseverance, joy in the face of tragedy, and strength. We have been through it all and come out it while also, well, coming out.Our stories are rich and the art we make is iconic. So, is it really any surprise that there are museums and archives around the world dedicated to those stories, histories, and creative expressions? While these foundations and groups are doing their part to collect and preserve these records and artworks, for them to truly stay alive, we need to bear witness and experience them!So, consider visiting these incredible LGBTQ+ museums and archives from around the world that are combating erasure and celebrating queerness by preserving our rich history for future generations.This story originally ran on Pride in March 2016.Leslie-Lohman Museum of Gay and Lesbian Art in New York CityThe Leslie-Lohman Museum has a permanent collection of 1,300 objects from incredible LGBTQ+ artists including Robert Mapplethorpe, Catherine Opie, Andy Warhol, and David Hockney. GLBT History Museum in San FranciscoThe GLBT History Museum from the GLBT Historical Society in San Francisco features art, objects, and publications from the 1940s to today. The museum also hosts events throughout the year with artists, activists, and authors.Schwules Museum in Berlin, GermanyThe Schwules Museum opened in 1985, and was originally located above a gay nightclub. The museum has become one of the worlds largest and most significant LGBTQ+ museums. Leather Archives & Museum in Chicago, IllinoisThe Leather Archives & Museum in Chicago isnt your average museum. Theyre dedicated to the preservation of leather, kink, and fetish lifestyles. Be sure to check out their extensive library and Tom of Finland gallery! The ArQuivesin Toronto, Ontario, CanadaThe ArQuives (formally the Canadian Lesbian and Gay Archives) collects LGBTQ2+ historical records, personal papers, publications, art, photographs, posters, and artifacts. The CLGA also features art exhibits throughout the archive and in the gallery. The Pride Library in London, Ontario, CanadaThe Pride Library is a collection of periodicals, books, and audio-visual resources housed in the D.B. Weldon Library at The University of Western Ontario. There are over 6000 items in the collection in over 15 languages, from popular novels, to documentaries and art. IHLIA LGBT Heritage in Amsterdam, Netherlands IHLIA LGBT Heritage was established in 1999, and is an international archive of over 100,000 LGBT books, journals, magazines, films, documentaries, photographs, and objects. Chris Gonzalez Collectionin Indianapolis, IndianaThe Chris Gonzalez Collection is housed at Central Library in Indianapolis. Many of the materials are circulated, and the library has over 7,000 individual titles, as well as LGBTQ+ publications, videos, art, and photos.Australian Queer Archivesin Melbourne, AustraliaAustralian Queer Archives (formally known as The Australian Lesbian and Gay Archives) was founded in 1978, and collects significant LGBT materials. Since its founding the collection has amassed over "400,000 items of archive, library, museum and gallery material." The archive also hosts gallery exhibits of LGBTQ+ artists.Lesbian Herstory Archives, Brooklyn, New YorkBrooklyn-based Lesbian History Archives seeks to preserve lesbian and sapphic history by documenting the lives and activities of women-loving women. Not only does this project aim to keep queer womens stories alive but finds their all too often hidden histories that other patriarchal historians have ignored.0 Comments 0 Shares 122 Views 0 Reviews
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GAYETY.COInside The Lonely Planets First-Ever LGBTQ+ Travel Guide to Help Queer Travelers Explore the World with Confidence and PrideWith queer travel on the rise but information still scarce for LGBTQ+ explorers, Lonely Planet is stepping in with a game-changing new release. On March 18, the iconic travel publisher launched its first-ever print guide dedicated entirely to LGBTQ+ travel: Lonely Planets LGBTQ+ Travel Guide: Interviews, Itineraries, & Inspiration from Queer Insiders in 50 Proud Places Around the Globe.Source0 Comments 0 Shares 129 Views 0 Reviews
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GAYETY.COIs This Coachella The Gayest One Yet? The Beaches Have to Agree with That StatementTorontos rock darlings The Beaches made their Coachella debut this weekend, and they didnt just bring the music they brought the queer party with them. Fresh off the release of their new single Last Girls At The Party featuring Aussie alt-pop powerhouse G Flip, the band lit up the Gobi tent on Sunday with a performance that was both electric and deeply personal. Were tired, sweatySource0 Comments 0 Shares 139 Views 0 Reviews
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GLAAD.ORGWATCH: 60 Minutes Covers the Story of Gay Venezuelan Asylum Seeker With No Criminal Record Detained in El Salvadors Mega-PrisonIn his first 100 days in office, President Trumps administration has deported or detained nearly 48,000 migrants in the United States. Of these individuals, many are legal residents and asylum seekers. Part of Trumps crusade in his second term is to eradicate members of a Venezuelan gang known as Tren de Aragua. In doing this, [...]The post WATCH: 60 Minutes Covers the Story of Gay Venezuelan Asylum Seeker With No Criminal Record Detained in El Salvadors Mega-Prison first appeared on GLAAD.0 Comments 0 Shares 135 Views 0 Reviews
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WWW.PRIDE.COMChappell Roan says bad sex with men made her realize she was gayAfter releasing the ultimate service top anthem, The Giver, Chappell Roan is speaking candidly about why sleeping with men was such a disappointment. On the newest episode of the Las Culturistas podcast, Roan told hosts Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers that her newest single is about her own preferences in the bedroom. For me, I give you pleasure, and that gives me pleasure, she said. The reason I say this is a huge reset for people, the way people talk about sex in this day and age, is that it has been so divorced from pleasure, Yang chimed in.That is my experience when I hooked up with men. Thats how I knew I was gay, the 27-year-old pop star admitted. (@) Rogers then asked, Because you never felt like it was about you or for you?No, it just felt so performative, she revealed. To me when Im like, okay, service top is that you want to do service even if you dont want to. I dont know, like I just want to do what my partner makes them feel good. And when I make them feel good, that makes me feel good.Yang jokes that the term service top is superfluous because everyone should want to give their partner pleasure. Are we saying the term service top is a little bit it feels like its a given thing. Its like saying, Well, Im a sensory bottom. Its like, of course you are.Roan quipped, Yeah, if you have something in your ass, youre going to feel that.'Im best when I bottom and I can feel it. Well, yeah, what are you talking about? Yang said, agreeing with Roans assessment.The "My Kink is Karma" singer also went on the Call Her Daddy podcast recently, where she opened up about why she loves hooking up with women so much more than her past experiences with men who werent concerned with her pleasure."But when I started hooking up with women, I was like, 'Fuck you guys.' This is enjoyable, first of all. Second of all: [It's] way, way easier. It's actually fucking crazy. So what, you can't find the clit? Work harder. It may take 10 minutes longer. That's fine," she told Call Her Daddy host Alex Cooper.0 Comments 0 Shares 121 Views 0 Reviews
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GAYETY.CONew Scholarship Honors SOPHIEs Legacy by Empowering Emerging Female, Trans, and Non-Binary Creatives in Electronic MusicA new scholarship fund honoring the trailblazing Scottish artist SOPHIE has been launched by We Are Moving The Needle, a nonprofit organization dedicated to advancing gender equity in the recording industry. The scholarship aims to provide financial support and access to resources for emerging female, trans, and non-binary college students pursuing careers in audio engineering and electronic musicSource0 Comments 0 Shares 135 Views 0 Reviews
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GAYETY.COJoJo Siwas Gender Identity Moment on Celebrity Big Brother Sparks Viewer Backlash and Privacy DebateCelebrity Big Brother UK is facing growing criticism from fans and LGBTQ+ advocates after airing a deeply emotional moment in which JoJo Siwa discussed her gender identity despite saying she was not ready to talk about it on television. During the April 8 episode, Siwa, 21, appeared visibly distressed as she opened up in a private conversation, revealing confusion about her gender identitySource0 Comments 0 Shares 124 Views 0 Reviews
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WWW.PRIDE.COMOnya Nurve is proud to represent the Black community at the 'Drag Race' finaleIt do take nerve!Onya Nurve slayed season 17 of RuPaul's Drag Race... full stop. With four winners under her belt, the lovable queen is heading into the finale with the most competition wins and a very strong track record."What's going through my head today is just about having fun and enjoying the moment. I did all of the hard work that I needed to do to get here. Tonight is simply a celebration and kicking these b**ch's asses just one more time," Nurve tells PRIDE. See on Instagram One of the highlights from Nurve's time on the show was putting her biological father in drag during the emotional makeover challenge. Although she ended up in the bottom during that episode, she shared a memory with her dad that'll last a lifetime."Nunya Bidness can sit down! This is about Onya Nurve today. I feel like my dad is probably the first Black man on RuPaul's Drag Race representing their daughter. We're making herstory here and my dad is leading the pack."The popular queen has a strong fanbase cheering her on as she gears up for what's sure to be an iconic and memorable finale."Three years ago, I don't think that I would be standing here. I'm just so proud that I decided to bet on myself. I hope that me being here puts those hopes and dreams in other people's brains. Anything is possible. I know that sounds clich, but anything is possible."RuPaul's Drag Race airs Friday nights on MTV. To see the full interview with Onya Nurve, check out the video at the top of the page.0 Comments 0 Shares 137 Views 0 Reviews
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WWW.PRIDE.COMGabby Windey marries Robby Hoffman again and, uh, you're going to need to see the dressGabby Windey and Robby Hoffman just tied the knot for the second time this year!Windey, who has become a household name because of her hilarious TikTok account and her starring role in season three of The Traitors, posted photos from the couples legal courthouse ceremony just a little more than a month after admitting they had gotten married in a secret ceremony in Las Vegas on January 11.On April 15, Windey posted a carousel of photos to Instagram showing off all of the behind-the-scenes moments from her courthouse wedding to Hoffman, with the caption, I do thee legally wed!!Lesbians have been fans of Windey's for a while, but Hoffman is also a talented comedian who is currently making a name for herself on the new season of Hacks, where she plays Kayla (Megan Stalter) and Jimmy's (Paul W. Downs) new assistant.The first photo the happy couple smiling while holding hands and standing next to the officiant, while other photos feature the pair kissing, doing silly poses together, eating their wedding cake, and sitting in the back of a limo. But its Windeys see-through, micro wedding dress that will have you doing a double take, while Hoffman wore a white button-down over a white T-shirt and black slacks.The couple, who started dating back in 2023, decided to get married in Las Vegas after having to relocate there after the Los Angeles wild fires.Hoffman proposed in an adorably nerdy way that had Windey swooning. I had a friend make a crossword, Hoffman revealed in an interview with Cosmopolitan after coming clean about their secret ceremony. I gave him the clues and the answers, and I said it had to say, WILL YOU MARRY ME, GABBY.After the proposal the two split up to quickly get ready for their wedding in a Las Vegas chapel.Everything just fell into place so naturally. It felt so serendipitous and so precious and so meant to be, Windey explained.It was the best wedding Ive ever been to, Hoffman said. We got to spend our wedding truly together. We love to be together.0 Comments 0 Shares 133 Views 0 Reviews
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GAYETY.COPedro Pascal, Troye Sivan, and More Rally Behind Viral Protect the Dolls T-Shirt Raising $70k and Counting for Trans RightsWhat began as a bold runway moment at London Fashion Week has exploded into a full-on cultural movement. Conner Ives, the American-born, London-based fashion designer, has already raised $70,000 and counting through pre-sales of his now-iconic Protect the Dolls T-shirt. And yes, it hasnt even shipped yet. The real kicker? Every cent is going to Trans Lifeline, a non-profit organizationSource0 Comments 0 Shares 136 Views 0 Reviews