For Joel Kim Booster, Making ‘Fire Island’ Was a Real Trip

Hacia el final de la Marcha del Orgullo por la Libertad de Riga-Kiev en Letonia, el 19 de junio, vi a un hombre musculoso con una cabeza de unicornio asomarse por la ventana de un segundo piso y saludar con efusividad a quienes desfilaban abajo. En su camiseta amarilla y azul se leía la palabra “Kiev”.

RuPaul’s Drag Race contestants Shangela, Eureka, and Bob the Drag Queen arrived in Mount Rushmore’s state last year to tape their HBO Max show We’re Here. The episode featured the queens getting to know a group of LGBTQ+ Watertown residents and their allies and culminated in a well-attended (and partially protested) drag show.Fred Deutsch, a Republican state representative from Watertown, called the drag performance “highly sexualized” and “not to be shown to our children,” echoing the sentiment of some who picketed the event. But it wasn’t drag or any other manifestation of LGBTQ+ culture that drove a nonbinary teen to suicide there in 2019.

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Pride matters to me. As a young gay man, I cherish the memories I made at my first Pride in Brighton, and while I won’t tell you what happened, let me just say I was there, it was great fun, and I was still there the next morning!

On Saturday, July 9, Cork will host its first-ever Trans+ Pride. The rally kicks off at 2 pm outside Cork City Library and is being spearheaded by local activists in the Rebel county. “Pride has always been a protest, and that is what Trans Pride is,” stated one organiser, Saoirse Mackin. “Over the last number […]

Registrations for Pride Amplified, the Sydney WorldPride open-access program for arts, culture, community, experiences, and parties are now open.Pride Amplified applications are now open

This Morning 's Phillip Schofield detailed the shocking treatment gay people continue to face. Presenting Thursday's instalment (June 30) with co-host Holly Willoughby, Phil, 60, welcomed Gok Wan to the ITV studio as they celebrate 50 years of Pride.The 47-year-old fashion consultant spoke passionately about the subject that's close to his heart and revealed a mutual friend of his and Phil's was recently spat on simply because he's gay.Phil chimed in and referred back to a conversation he had earlier in which he confirmed his friend was fired from his job after he came out as gay."I had a phone call with someone I know and their friend has just decided to come out, later in life, and has been fired," Phil explained.He added: "But it happened openly in an email - 'You can't work for me because you're gay'.""That fully blows my mind," a shocked Gok responded.He added: "This is why, it isn't just a party on Saturday, it's about standing for equality.

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Pride Month children's storytime at an Indiana library was canceled after members of the Proud Boys disrupted the event.Several members of the Michiana Proud Boys, a branch of the right-wing group, entered the St. Joseph County Public Library's Virginia M.

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Produced by ‘First Person’ Being gay and Republican never felt like identities that were at odds to Jerri Ann Henry. She grew up in a conservative Christian family in Texas and was door-knocking for local politicians from the time she could walk. Later, she became a loud voice in the fight for marriage equality as the head of the group Young Conservatives for the Freedom to Marry and led the Log Cabin Republicans, a group representing gay conservatives.

Republicans and older people are much more likely to say gender should correspond to the sex assigned at birth than Democrats and younger adults.The increase doesn't necessarily indicate a backlash against transgender and non-binary people from the majority of the American public.Eight in 10 adults across the political spectrum and in all age cohorts, according to the survey, believe that trans people are discriminated against in American society. A majority of the poll's respondents also said they support laws that would protect trans people from discrimination in jobs, housing and public spaces.Half of the people who believe gender identity equals the sex assigned at birth do support laws that would protect trans people from being discriminated against in certain areas of society.Of those saying that gender should reflect the sex assigned at birth, one in four believes forms and online profiles should include options other than "male" or "female" for people who don't identify as either.

The findings of a Buckingham Palace investigation into the handling of bullying allegations against Meghan Markle, the Duchess of Sussex, will remain private, according to multiple reports citing a senior palace source and others.

Buckingham Palace have buried the findings of a report into alleged bullying by Meghan Markle from when she was a serving royal, an insider has claimed.A source said last night (Wednesday, June 29): "People suspected it would be buried, and now it seems that it has."The Daily Mail reported that it is understood that even those who took part in the inquiry haven’t been told what the outcome is.READ MORE: Queen made audience 'gasp' as she went off-script to speak different languageSome former staff described themselves as damaged by the experience of working for the Duke and Duchess of Sussex.Meghan, 40, had claimed that the allegations were a calculated smear and in an interview with Oprah Winfrey, she and Harry accused the institution of monarchy of racism.Speaking on The Princes And The Press documentary on BBC, Meghan's lawyer Jenny Afia also denied the claims.Several people who still work for the palace allegedly feared it would be damaging to their careers to give evidence in the inquiry, the Express reported.There were claims that Meghan’s alleged "belittling" behaviour while a working member of the Royal Family drove two female personal assistants out of the household and "undermined the confidence" of a third.When the bullying investigation was launched in March 2021, before Meghan's bombshell interview with Oprah, the palace said any changes in policies or procedures recommended following the review would be shared in the Sovereign Grant report which is published annually and documents royal accounts for the year.But at a briefing on the annual report yesterday, a senior palace source, citing the confidentiality of those who took part in the independent investigation by a law firm, said there would be no public

London Pride is officially back this weekend, and we can’t wait.After three years away amid the Covid pandemic, the annual LGBTQ+ celebration will return with a bang on Saturday.It all kicks off with a huge parade through the centre – accompanied by singing, comedy and poetry performances, drag brunches, film showings, and much more.More than 1.5 million LGBTQ+ travellers are expected to flock to the capital for the 50th anniversary of the first Pride march in the UKWhile some regulars will be gearing up to return, other people will be preparing to attend their first-ever Pride.With this in mind, Pride in London has released some essential tips for first-timers.Everyone is welcomeQueer or not, you shouldn’t be worried that you don’t fit in at Pride; put that thought out of your head right away, says Haven Thorn, spokesperson for Pride in London.He said: ‘Pride is for everyone, and is a chance for you to celebrate not just your gender and sexuality, but always as yourself – and you’re perfect! ‘With that said, Pride attracts people from all walks of life, including sexualities and gender, so it’s crucial to keep an open-mind and be respectful when meeting new people or seeing new things.‘Pride is a judgement free-zone, spanning five decades of queer history, and kindness, acceptance, and mutual respect are of the utmost importance.’Remember what it’s all aboutPride is a great day for everyone involved – but it’s about much more than just having fun.‘While an aspect of Pride is about having loads of fun and coming together as a community, Pride also has a rich history behind it, commemorating the 1969 Stonewall riots in New York City and the first-ever protest here in the UK’, Haven says.He adds: ‘With a multitude of

London’s official Pride march is this Saturday.But London is a big city and there is so much more than marching set to take place. The march route map above will help you plot where you can catch the action from 12pm until 6pm.And with that in mind, here’s everything you need to know about where to go and what to do when you celebrate this weekend.

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saraa4a00f7b8f—disabledpunks4reprorights—kaiguy—brandim4f4855a85"He revealed that he drove 60 miles to get to the festival and was going to drive 60 miles back, which I thought was really funny, especially with these astronomical gas prices." —katnisseverdeen12345—wynnebo—lucemckenzie—padawanryan"My way of coming out was turning down an 'ally' sticker that was offered to me. I kept telling people who asked, 'Oops, it must have fallen off.'" —area51official—lielo317—mkatherinekelly—miab4e8eaccc7—aditson"If you are in a place, where it's still dangerous to be yourself, remember that baby steps are still steps forward — so just keep walking." —Anonymous, 36, Ukraine"My husband and I have had many lovely days together since, but this still stands out as the most wholesome fun we have had."  —Anonymous, 32, United Kingdom "Oh, how times have changed!" —Anonymous, 30, Québec"Honestly, the love and joy I feel at every Pride event now is heartwarming.

Earlier this year we learned about the #RamRanchResistance, a counterprotest campaign in Canada using a very gay, very explicit, song about gay cowboys to troll anti-vaxers.The song was “Ram Ranch” by Grant MacDonald, and while it did make us laugh, it’s admittedly a bit hard to listen to.No disrespect to MacDonald, but we’d probably leave it off our gay country playlist. That got us thinking…what would go on that list?Related: Get ready for Pedro Almodóvar’s answer to ‘Brokeback Mountain’, a gay Western with a smokin’ castWe’ll start with the latest from the mysterious cowpoke himself, Orville Peck.

Peoria’s ABC affiliate reports:“I got into this race because to me, being the meteorologist on TV was about protecting my community. It was about being a trusted communicator who could be relied on to tell the truth. It was more than just telling you to put on an extra layer or to grab the umbrella, it was when to take your kids to the basement for a tornado, when to prepare for flash flooding, and when to take extra caution on icy roads.

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.Sunday’s Pride events in New York City ended abruptly in chaos after fireworks were mistaken for gunshots, causing mass panic throughout the West Village. It suffices to say that Americans are anxious these days. And with good reason.This is especially the case for BIPOC and LGBTQ+ folks as the rate of hate crimes continues to rise in the U.S.

Beloved by the queer community,  Kim Cattrall has joined the inclusive cast of Peacock’s Queer as Folk reboot, playing a “martini-soaked, high-society Southern debutante “who has roots in a poverty-stricken trailer park. The Sex and the City actress plays the adoptive mother of queer characters Brodie (Devin Way) and Julian (Ryan O’Connell) in Queer as Folk. The character was written specifically with Cattrall in mind. Canadian writer and director Stephen Dunn said that he wanted Cattrall to play Brenda before he knew what And Just Like That… (sequel to Sex and the City) was, praising her for her acting skills and immediate engagement in taking this role on. One of Cattrall’s on-screen sons, O’Connell added that viewers should get ready because the “last four episodes of the show are insane” where her storyline takes a “really fun turn.” Cattrall took part in her first non-binary love scene in the Queer as Folk reboot and used an intimacy coach to help during the filming of these scenes. Dunn applauded her ability to be open throughout the dialogue on LGBT+ issues and relationships, stating that she was “so dialled into the character’s learning curve around queerness”. “She’s been such an ally, she really understands the queer community in this way, and she understood how her character strangely fit into this queer family.

It’s Pride Month and some of the best LGBTQ+ folks with pride and passion are also unapologetically geeky. From gaming to fashion to superheroes, there is a comic book for almost any geeky and fabulous passion.

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These protesters may be pro-life, but they’re probably not living for this dragging they’re getting.Both pro- and anti-choice demonstrations have been happening across the country since the SCOTUS ruling on repealing Roe v. Wade came down late last week.People opposing the ruling got to blow off a little steam on Twitter this week by dragging folks holding these disingenuous “We will adopt your baby” signs.The amount of vaguely creepy-looking white couples holding up signs that say “Don’t abort.

Amazon moved to restrict items and search results related to L.G.B.T.Q. people and issues on its website in the United Arab Emirates on Monday after receiving pressure from the government there, according to company documents viewed by The New York Times. The Emirati government gave Amazon until Friday to comply under threat of penalties, the documents show.

British distance swimmer Dan Jervis revealed that he is gay. The Olympian made the announcement shortly after competing at the World Championships in Budapest, Hungary.“I was adjusting to everything else, just trying to fit in – until I thought: ‘Just be you,’” Jervis told the BBC’s LGBT Sport Podcast.When he made his Olympic debut last year in Tokyo, the Welsh swimmer placed fifth.In part, he said, he was inspired by Jake Daniels’s recent coming out.

The Apprentice star expressed her “relief” despite backlash faced by the international federation, which has been accused of “transphobia”.Karren claimed she agreed with “lots of women” who were “confused” about the situation, which affects athletes including Lia Thomas, whose 500-yard freestyle victory in Atlanta was highly controversial.She said: “I’m sure I am not the only person out there who is relieved the swimming body FINA has banned transgender swimmers such as Lia Thomas, from competing in elite women’s races.”Karren added: “Before anyone reaches for their phone to troll me, I think I share the view of lots of women who are also not transphobic, but who are confused about where they should stand on this issue.”Writing in a column for The Sun, Karren went on to stress that she was not being “transphobic” and that accusing her of being so “is no more than bullying.”She penned: “It is so blatantly unfair that anyone who has gone through male puberty should compete on the same platform as someone born biologically female.“To point that out is not being transphobic, and to suggest otherwise is no more than bullying.

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Out and proud. Bachelor Nation‘s Elizabeth Corrigan came out as bisexual while celebrating Pride in New York City.

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File photo from a Cathedral of Hope meals program last summer. (David Taffet/Dallas Voice)

Roe v. Wade might just be the tip of the iceberg of this hellhole…

"After this 1 hour course, you'll understand who are part of the LGBT+ community and what it means to be Lesbian, Gay, Bi, Trans, Queer, or one of the many other groups of people that fall within this community.You will also be able to have good, respectful conversation on the topic of LGBT+ as you'll know exactly what all terms mean, which ones to use when, and which words not to use.You will be learning from someone that is actually a part of the LGBT+ community herself :)"I didn't reveal their grade to them though, since I wanted them to learn from the course, not from my red pen marking up their quiz. I did correctly guess though that we would get half the questions right (you can see my predicted score in blue pen).Y'all...they're trying. Their own answers are in blue marker.

Fire Island star Joel Kim Booster revealed the deleted scenes he wished made the final cut.

Fire Island — at a Saks Fifth Avenue Pride event, I was seized by cliché and immediately asked if there would be a sequel.“The studio is very happy with the response, and there is a demand for it,” Booster told me, “but I’m not sure. If the idea came, I’d jump at the chance to work with this cast and [director] Andrew Ahn again, but also, I don’t want to force it.

Fire Island finally hit Hulu last week after much anticipation.Inspired by Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, the film follows a group of gay friends who gather for what could be their last annual week of love and laughter together on the titular isle. Fire Island features the likes of queer actors Joel Kim Booster, Bowen Yang, and Margaret Cho, and is being hailed for centering queer Asian individuals.In the featurette below, some of the cast and director Andrew Ahn chat about the film's location and what Fire Island means to the queer community. "There was a time when gay men weren't allowed to dance together.

Alison Bechdel has responded to the online controversy surrounding Fire Island and its alleged failure of the Bechdel test.

Fire Island. The film, which is inspired by Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, follows a group of gay Asian friends who gather for what could be their last annual week of love and laughter together on the titular isle.

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Joel Kim Booster says a sequel to Fire Island is “not off the table”.

Michael Appler On Wednesday evening in New York City — about 60 miles and a ferry ride away from its subject— “Fire Island,” Joel Kim Booster’s romantic comedy about a weekend spent in New York’s chosen queer haven, held its premiere at the SVA Theatre.On 23rd Street in Chelsea, guests including Alok Viad-Menon, Jackie Cox, Peppermint and John Cameron Mitchell, as well as stars Bowen Yang, Matt Rogers, Conrad Ricamora and James Scully assembled to celebrate the film as part of New York’s NewFest Pride. You could have lifted the premiere’s guest list from any summer weekend spent at the Pines, something to be celebrated for a new film distributed by a gatekeeper studio like Searchlight Pictures.

Joel Kim Booster—and we’re certainly not complaining.This month alone, the actor-writer-comedian can be seen in the instant classic rom-com Fire Island on Hulu, opposite Maya Rudolph’s wannabe philanthropist in AppleTV+ comedy series Loot, and in his incisively hilarious new stand-up special on Netflix, Psychosexual. In this era of streaming wars, Booster is a bona fide triple agent.And while it’s something of a coincidence that the performer has so many high-profile projects dropping at once, this supernova moment for Booster is far from a lark.

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Fire Island with his friend Joel Kim Booster, another fellow comic. It was the first time that the two went together to the famed haven for LGBTQ residents and visitors, although Yang had previously been there."We were checking in with each other throughout that trip," Yang, who is best known as a cast member of Saturday Night Live, recalls of that experience with Booster.

A year into the COVID pandemic, out director Andrew Ahn received the script for Joel Kim Booster’s “Fire Island” and knew almost immediately he needed to make it.