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Good morning. It’s Monday. We’ll look at the sense of urgency that the Supreme Court’s abortion ruling added to the annual gay pride parade.

executive order promoting the expansion of gender-affirming services, including for children and teenagers. The order represents the Biden administration's latest effort to expand legal protections based on sexual orientation and "gender identity."While sexual orientation is widely acknowledged and respected, the concept of "gender identity" remains novel and highly contentious.

Turkish police on June 26 broke up a banned Pride march in Istanbul, detaining more than 200 demonstrators and an AFP photographer, journalists and organisers reported.

Metro.co.uk is supporting Kyiv Pride’s efforts to provide a crisis shelter for LGBTQ+ people displaced from the war zone. You can donate by following the instructions below.To view this video please enable JavaScript, and consider upgrading to a web browser that supports HTML5 videoTo celebrate 50 years of Pride, Metro.co.uk has teamed up with Kyiv Pride to raise money for their important work in Ukraine.

People attending Pride celebrations hosted by LGBTQ+ communities across the United States this weekend expressed outrage at the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the constitutional right to abortion as well as a wave of anti-transgender legislation.

akt, a charity dedicated to supporting young homeless LGBTQ+ people.You can donate here Recently, lesbian fashion has been declared mainstream and ‘sexy and powerful’ by publications like Harpers Bazaar and the New York Post. I think this once would have meant something to me.

Disney’s upcoming film Strange World is set to feature its first openly gay teen romance. 

In a massive blow to LGBTQ+ rights, a Japanese court has ruled that banning same-sex marriage is constitutional.

People attending Pride celebrations hosted by LGBTQ+ communities across the United States this weekend expressed outrage at the Supreme Court’s decision to overturn the constitutional right to abortion, and a wave of anti-transgender legislation.

My Fake Boyfriendis coming to Prime Video in the UK, Canada, Australia, New Zealand, LatAm, and Brazil on June 10, and all other territories on June 24.

Turkish police disrupted and arrested hundreds of activists during a peaceful Pride gathering in Istanbul.

killing two and injuring more than 20 in Oslo’s nightlife during Pride weekend, refuses to provide answers to police regarding the attack that caused leaders to cancel Pride there.The suspect, 42-year-old Zaniar Matapour, is being held in pretrial custody for the next month in what the Norwegian secret service is calling an “Islamist terror act.”A lawyer for the defense, John Christian Elden said his client doesn’t deny being the shooter but will not provide a motive, according to the Associated Press. Additionally, the suspect refused to allow police to record and videotape his statement unless they did so “with no time delay so it won’t be censored or manipulated,” according to the AP.

Elliot Page is discussing the way in which “The Umbrella Academy” approached his character’s transition in the new season. 

NFL star Carl Nassib announced a new donation of $100k to the Trevor Project. 

READING, England: Bitcoin, the original cryptocurrency, remains a bellwether for the sector. It hit an all-time high of more than US$68,000 in November 2021, when the overall value of the cryptocurrency market was close to US$3 trillion.

Associated Press 06/26/2022 04:24 PM EDT Link CopiedOSLO, Norway — The suspect in a mass shooting during an LGBTQ festival in Norway has refused to explain his actions to investigators and will remain in pretrial custody for the next four weeks, police and his defense lawyer said Sunday.The man, whom authorities described as a 42-year-old Norwegian citizen originally from Iran, — was arrested shortly after the shooting in Oslo’s nightlife district early Saturday. He is being held on suspicion of murder, attempted murder and terrorism.Two people were killed and more than 20 were injured in what the Norwegian security service called an “Islamist terror act.”Oslo police said they tried to question the suspect on Saturday and again on Sunday without success.

Tientallen lhbti-demonstranten zijn zondag opgepakt in Istanboel. De demonstranten probeerden mee te lopen in een vooraf door de Turkse autoriteiten verboden GayPride-optocht.

Shadowhunters star Luke Baines came out as part of the LGBTQ+ community in a heartfelt post.

The festivities began on Sunday with a familiar feel: Revelers adorned in a palette of bright colors, waving rainbow flags and handmade signs, tossing confetti into the air as the roar of screams and bikers revving their motorcycle engines signaled the start of the annual New York City Pride March in Manhattan. But there was no mistaking that this year’s event, for all its joyous celebrations, had taken on sudden urgency and heightened significance just two days after the United States Supreme Court overturned the constitutional right to abortion and signaled that the court could reconsider other liberties, including the 2015 decision that allowed same-sex marriage.

Madonna released her third remix album Finally Enough Love: 50 Number Ones this week. The album marks the singer achieving fifty #1’s on the U.S. Billboard Dance Club Songs chart, more than any other artist in history.

Lanarkshire MP is set to lead a debate on 50 years of Pride in the UK next weekLanark and Hamilton East MP Angela Crawley will give LGBTQIA+ parliamentarians the opportunity to share their experiences and celebrate the wider community across the country on Thursday, June 30 in the House of Commons.Pride is a month-long celebration, throughout June, of the establishment of the LGBTQIA+ rights movement that followed the Stonewall riots in New York in 1969.The Lanarkshire Live app is available to download now. Get all the news from your area – as well as features, entertainment, sport and the latest on Lanarkshire’s recovery from the coronavirus pandemic – straight to your fingertips, 24/7.The free download features the latest breaking news and exclusive stories, and allows you to customise your page to the sections that matter most to you.Head to the App Store and never miss a beat in Lanarkshire - iOS - Android Three years later, the first official UK Gay Pride Rally took place in London on July 1, 1972.Pride month runs from June 1 to June 30 and is a celebration of the successes of the diverse LGBTQIA+ community while raising awareness of continuing discrimination and issues affecting the members of the community.Recent progress for the LGBTQIA+ community comes after decades of campaigning in civic society and although significant progress has been made, more can be done to make the UK a safer and fairer place for the community and to spread that message of tolerance and acceptance throughout the world.

Dozens of people were detained in central Istanbul after city authorities banned an LGBTQ Pride march, organizers said Sunday.

Meghan Markle bullied members of her staff has been “buried” due to fears that its findings could be an embarrassing "bloodbath on all sides,” according to a royal expert.The bullying allegations against the Duchess of Sussex, made by former Kensington Palace staff, came to light following the leak of an email exchange between former palace press secretary Jason Knauf and Prince William's private secretary Simon Case.In one of the mails, Knauf said: “I am very concerned that the duchess was able to bully two PAs out of the household in the past year,” and described her treatment of royal staff as “totally unacceptable”READ MORE: Meghan 'damned' by Queen's decision not to publish bullying report, claims expertAfter the allegations came to light, Her Majesty the Queen paid for an independent law firm to launch an inquiry into the allegations.A royal source told The Times: “The actual worst incidences haven’t come out.

A post shared by Warner Bros. Pictures (@wbpictures)On June 15, the world as we knew it changed forever when Warner Bros released the first image of Ryan Gosling as Ken Doll in Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” movie.

Music has always played an important role in creating visibility, bringing people together under one roof to shake their booties, and consoling the souls of the dispossessed.From the flamboyant outfits of Bowie and Elton to the no-minced-words approach to lyrics from Janet and Gaga, the spirit of pride has echoed through pop culture.As pride month heats up, we took upon the impossible task of rounding out the 20 most important albums to shape gay culture – an essential collection of blockbuster classics and subversive selections alike.Judy Garland, Judy at Carnegie Hall (1961)Often regarded as “the greatest night in show business history,” this two-part live recording won the Grammy for Album of the Year, making Garland the first woman to win the award. Rufus Wainwright paid homage to the legend by recreating the concert in its entirety at Carnegie Hall in 2006 (a project which he revisited in 2022 for Judy’s 100th).Elton John, Goodbye Yellow Brick Road (1973)Released three years before Elton publicly came out for the first time, this masterpiece is the icon’s most popular album to date, spawning massive hits like “Bennie and the Jets,” “Goodbye Yellow Brick Road” and “Saturday Night’s Alright for Fighting.”Queen, A Night At The Opera (1975)Freddie Mercury and Co.’s high-drama magnum opus was completed a week before the band embarked on a tour to support it.

To the outside world, Reverend Andrew Fitchet had a perfect life. Working as a minister of the church and serving his community as a councillor, he owned a house where he lived with his wife, baby son, and their Labrador.

Carl Nassib commemorated Pride Month this morning with an Instagram video where he again pledged to help The Trevor Project, the support group for LGBTQ+ youth struggling with their sexual identities and at risk of death by suicide.Nassib made NFL and professional sports history when he announced he was gay on Instagram during Pride Month last year. He also used that video to announce a donation of $100,00 to The Trevor Project, which the NFL quickly matched.

LGBT Awards 2022 have honoured an array of influential and inspiring individuals, with people including British Vogue editor-in-chief Edward Enninful OBE and singing superstar Alicia Keys among the big winners of the event.Taking place in London tonight, the award ceremony dished out accolades including global media trailblazer, diversity hero, role model of the year and lifetime achievement, with former Great British Bake Off presenter Sue Perkins hosting the star-studded affair at The Brewery.BBC Radio 1 presenter Adele Roberts, TV personality Rylan Clark, charity Stonewall, singing icon Lady Gaga and Strictly Come Dancing stars Johannes Radebe and John Whaite were among the honourees.Meanwhile, Alicia – who recently performed at the Queen’s Platinum Jubilee Concert – delivered a special video message when she was awarded the Celebrity Ally of the Year prize at the award ceremony.Enninful, who recently helped break the internet with British Vogue’s stunning cover spread for Beyoncé ahead of her new album release, was dubbed Global Media Trailblazer, an award he was given by model Munroe Bergdorf.In his acceptance speech, he said: ‘I am so honoured to be part of the 2022 LGBT Awards, especially as the UK celebrates 50 years of pride.‘Growing up as a young, Black gay man in West London, I could only have imagined the day when events like this would celebrate people like me, and the other incredible trailblazers recognised tonight.

five times Broadway Bares proved that less is more, then catch up on the latest from Gay TikTok:Marco Braun wrote his own vows.Danny Care gifted his shorts.Enrique Quintero hired a contractor.♬ original sound – Enrique QuinteroRyan processed garlic.Paul worked on the grill.♬ original sound – Tracy ScanlonCoach went all out.♬ Promoted Music – Coach“Soft top” was defined.A drag queen did less damage than an assault rifle.Madonna performed with Drag Race royalty.And Nicholas Smythe kept Pride alive.

A new analysis has found that in areas with high Republican support—particularly those that have supported the current wave of anti-trans laws—the search volume for transgender porn is also exceptionally high.The analysis comes from Lawsuit.org, who researched Google search trend data between June 1 to 19, 2022, segmented the search volume results by metro area, and compared this to voting patterns during the 2020 election and public opinion polls on LGBTQ+ rights.According to Ahrefs.com, there are 4.7 million searches for trans-related porn each month. Lawsuit.org found that the top twenty states in the nation with the highest volume of searches for trans porn were all (except 5) red states in 2020.

John Eastman, and Roger Stone, among others, who pleaded the Fifth. Flynn, Eastman, and Stone couldn't hold a candle to Moss and Freeman.It doesn’t get any worse than what happened to these two women.

When we think of LGBTQ representation in politics, different images may come to mind. More often than not, you think of the countless activists who’ve placed themselves at the forefront of the fight for queer and trans liberation.

‘AskGayBros’ subreddit has prompted hundreds of responses. The poster (@zerod3x) titled his dilemma, ‘My boyfriend mocks me for doing “gay” stuff’He then went on to offer details. He’s been with his guy for around a year: “Every time I pick up a blow dryer I’m getting bad looks from my bf.

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LGBTQ+ book club.If your life is more ‘early nights in bed reading’ than ‘early mornings staggering home’, then there’s a wealth of book discussion groups – operating in-person and online – for those wanting to meet like-minded queer folk.One example is Queer Reads London, run by university friends Hannah and Alex off the back of a lockdown idea.“At university we liked going out to Heaven and the other queer clubs in London but you obviously don’t make any long-term friends from that,” says Hannah. “In lockdown we both decided to read the same book at the same time and then call each other to talk about it.

Pride flags are an excellent form of self-expression for people of all sexualities and gender identities, and each banner has its own unique history and meaning. The WLW or lesbian flag is one of the most recognizable icons currently in circulation with its orange, pink, and white stripes.

Malta, the top five is rounded out by Denmark, Belgium, Norway and Luxembourg.Denmark was the first nation in the world to provide legal recognition for same-sex partnerships in 1989, while Scandinavian neighbour Norway brought in some of the world’s earliest anti-discrimination laws in 1981. Both nations are known for their cosmopolitan city breaks and beautiful scenery which can be enjoyed in any season provided you pack the right garments.Meanwhile central European small nations Belgium and Luxembourg are known for their progressive policies and favourable public attitudes to equality.

Visibility is essential.

LGBTIQ+ Norwegians gathered for a “spontaneous” Oslo Pride march following Saturday’s deadly shooting (Photos: Anna Riksaasen)

Celine Dion has a legion of fans around the world and had a sweet surprise for them over the weekend.MORE: Céline Dion celebrates amazing milestone after new tour updateWith the end of Pride Month coming near and countless parades happening over the next few days, the award-winning star sent a rare personal message on social media, revealing her newly-updated Pride playlist.She wrote: "Dance the weekend away with Celine's newly updated Pride playlist! Be loud, be proud and don't forget that love is love..."VIDEO: Celine Dion's health battle explained Fans were quick to comment on the post, with one writing: "Thank you my queen," while another wrote: "This is super." A third added: "Love is love."MORE: Celine Dion looks so different in rare family photoMORE: Celine Dion shares heartbreaking message after sad deathThe singer has been keeping a relatively low profile of late as she concentrates on getting back to full health.Recently, she updated her fans on her recovery with a message from her home, revealing that she was being forced to postpone the dates of her Europe tour once again as a result of her health issues.A post shared by Céline Dion (@celinedion)Celine Dion shared a heartfelt message about Pride MonthShe said: "Hi everyone. Well, here we are again.

The New York Times. The cause was complications from a fall, his family told the paper.Escoffier, who grew up in New York City, first made his mark as an activist in Philadelphia, where he moved in 1970 to attend graduate school at the University of Pennsylvania. He became president of the Philadelphia chapter of the Gay Activists Alliance, and in 1972 he founded The Gay Alternative, published by the organization.

Olivia Rodrigo and Lily Allen slammed the US Supreme Court during their Glastonbury Festival performance.

Lil' Kim put on an extraordinarily busty display Saturday night during the first day of the Pride Island event, held on Governors Island in New York Harbor.The 47-year-old rap star hit the stage in a clinging tiger print bodysuit that was sheer enough to reveal that she was bra-less.In keeping with the Pride theme of the festivities, she rocked a long, flowing hairdo that featured rainbow highlights. Busty bombshell:Lil' Kim hit the stage Saturday night during the first day of the Pride Island event, held on Governors Island in New York HarborShe pulled a latticed black leather corset over the ensemble and added a belt, emphasizing the classic hourglass effect.

Emeli Sande shared that she had fallen in love with a woman, Rebel Wilson introduced her girlfriend. Then, just last week, Dame Kelly Holmes felt she could be open about her sexuality. I am over the moon to say that she will be making her first appearance at the British LGBT Awards, taking place tonight. We should celebrate these women coming out; not only because everyone should have the right to live their life openly with the people they love, but because of what it means to the rest of the community, too. Visibility and seeing people like us represented is directly linked to our experiences in every aspect of life, our recent LGBT+ under 25s survey suggests.Having positive female role models is a great step forward and can only improve that journey for others. But, at the same time, we have to ask, would they have come out sooner if there was better representation in the first place?Our recent nationwide study of LGBT+ youth found that a higher proportion of men stated that it was easy to come out at work (86%) compared to women (60%).

Metro.co.uk: ‘I’ve been working very closely with the LGBTQ+ community and our show at Proud Cabaret was very inclusive, and I made a lot of friends there. ‘We kept talking about how nice it would be to just do something to celebrate the fact that finally we can go out and party have a good time and, this year, for Pride especially, it means so much more to people because all the restrictions are gone.‘I’ve been very lucky since all my Big Breakfast days that I’ve had a very big LGBTQ following, and it’s been lovely and supportive. ‘Even through my recent breakup, I’ve had a lot of amazing people reach out to me, and I suppose it’s a sort of thank you for the love and support from my side as well.’She added; ‘It’s a really uplifting, fun song that will stand the test of time as well. I think it stuck in my head because I spent a lot of the 90s in most of the gay clubs.

Love Island star Megan Barton-Hanson has urged the show’s producers to create an all-queer season in a new interview.

Former Hollyoaks star Gerard McCarthy has come out as non-binary in a social media post.

Moviegoers have slammed a local movie theatre after it promised to “fast forward” Lightyear’s same-sex kiss.