Editor’s Pick: Gay Men’s Chorus of Washington’s “Unbreakable”

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. 

u/justinduderino"Somebody called me gay for doing that before too. I didn't realize as a hetero, I was supposed to die of skin cancer."—[u/deleted]"My boss refuses to wear sunscreen because it is for gays."—u/flithymick"I'm gay, and I wear sunscreen because skin cancer is for straight men."—u/kindredflame—u/FalseAlarmEveryone"Hell, if the theater isn’t crowded, you can bet I’m not gonna sit next to anyone because there’s no need to fight over an armrest."—u/gaddeh"That movie theater thing was still prevalent a few years ago when I worked at one.

Margaret Cho described feeling invisible as a bisexual woman because of the lack of representation and absence of leading figures in the media to whom she could relate as an Asian American and a  queer woman. Cho guest narrates the first episode of The Book of Queer, a five-part series that reflects on queer figures of the past, and their impact today and is a rousing celebration of queer joy. When asked what Pride Month meant to her, Cho asserted that it wasn’t about a singular parade or a short time taken out of the year to celebrate queerness. “I think that more than ever we have to celebrate ourselves and look to protecting our rights- whether that’s protecting trans kids, trans legislation or increasing our own visibility throughout the media,” she said. She declared it was vital for queer people to continue to be made visible and that through avenues like media and representation, LGBTQI -identifying individuals would be able to “maintain and advance our own rights and abilities to continue to exist and to thrive.” “My parents owned a gay bookstore in San Francisco, and I grew up in gay culture but the Korean society that we’re from doesn’t acknowledge queer culture. In fact, they still have gay pride parades in Korea but people are often not allowed to take photographs because they don’t want to have a witness to being there.

here.The holiday-centric movie stars Kristen Stewart as Abby Holland. Abby is dating Harper Caldwell and decides to go home with Harper for Christmas. Abby sees this as the perfect opportunity to introduce herself to Harper's parents and propose to her on Christmas morning.

Philadelphia arrested a man they say killed his gay lover and left the burning corpse in a local park in an effort to hide the pair’s sexual relationship.Kylen Pratt, 20, was taken into custody Wednesday, June 15, and charged with the murder of Naasir Johnson, 20, whose charred remains were discovered just after noon on February 20 on a cobblestone trail in Fairmount Park.Police believe the two men were romantically involved and Pratt, known locally as 29th Street Rich, killed the openly gay Naasir after the man threatened to go public with their relationship, according to Metro Weekly.Johnson’s grandmother, Cynthia Johnson, told the Philadelphia Inquirer she had raised Naasir since he was a year old and that the two still lived and shared their meals together ever since. Her grandson’s murder has left her devasted, she said.“I’m in the process of trying to move because it was just him and me here, together,” she told the Inquirer. “Every time I wake up and see his picture and I start crying.

Jeffrey Escoffier, whose remarkably varied career included helping to shape public health campaigns in New York City and writing extensively on gay identity and how it has been influenced by gay pornography and other factors, died on May 20 in Brooklyn. He was 79. His family said the cause was complications of a fall he took while on his way to teach a class at the Brooklyn Institute for Social Research.

here."Because we got to spend more time with Jules, we got a little bit more insight, as to how she feels about like her trans-ness and her gender, and just gender as a whole," she said in an interview with Collider. "I really like her approaching it from an emotional and philosophical standpoint, rather than something political or binary, like the gender binaries of political constructs.

—Anonymous—Anonymous"And, just her as a person in general made me feel more confident in myself. I was able to come out online and talk about being bi for the first time. I love her so much and will always be grateful for her."—kielilougheedj—Anonymous—hopesnider"My mother was confused about how anyone could be just queer.

Bij de GGD in Amsterdam zijn 141 besmettingen met apenpokken bekend. Dat blijkt uit een brief van wethouder Shula Rijxman (Publieke Gezondheid en Preventie).

Russia has been accused of acting as a foreign agent and could serve over three years in prison for violating the country’s strict anti-LGBTQ+ pornography laws.Yulia Tsvetkova, 27, from Komsomolsk-on-Amur on the far eastern edge of the country, is on trial in a closed courtroom for posting drawings of the human vagina to a page on the Russian social networking platform V Kontakte. Since then she has lost her job, was forced to close her MERAK youth theater studio because of threats to the children, and the entire process has left her life in tatters, she's said.“Speaking of facts, my life has been completely destroyed,” Tsvetkova told the BBC.

Ukrainians were among tens of thousands of LGBTQ activits who took part in the Polish capital's Pride parade Saturday, in a country hosting tens of thousands of Ukrainians who have fled the Russian invasion. 

Looking For Langston, gives voice to a silent generation of Black, gay men.In stark black and white, this impressionistic art film transports viewers back to the Harlem Renaissance and then moves through time and space with a transfixing lyricism.

Luke Baines has come out in an inspiring message during Pride Month.

Kesha is all smiles as she arrives for her headlining performance at Pride Live’s Stonewall Day 2022, which was held outside New York City’s Stonewall Inn on Friday (June 24).

RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars. The occasional edible helps to nudge me out of my urban cocoon.A Target recently opened on my block. Though I initially scoured at the monstrosity that undermined the locally-owned bodegas, I quickly succumbed to mid-day Pringles runs, bulk packs of toilet paper, and the occasional random kitchen utensil.I should confess that I have a habit of shopping under the influence.

Views expressed in The Advocate’s opinion articles are those of the writers and do not necessarily represent the views of The Advocate or our parent company, Equal Pride.As a middle-aged white man, I am incensed about the overturning of Roe v. Wade.  The Supreme Court's rationale was full of crap — to be blunt and succinct.