Guatemala ditches plans to ban same-sex marriage after president threatens to veto law

EJ Johnson opened up about the initial difficulties he faced after coming out to his father, Magic Johnson.

homophobic comments he made about the acclaimed movie The Power of the Dog.On the WTF With Marc Maron podcast March 1, veteran actor Elliott called the film a “piece of shit” and said star Benedict Cumberbatch’s conflicted gay character in the 1920s-set Western drama resembled a Chippendales dancer. “That’s what all these fucking cowboys in that movie look like. They’re all running around in chaps and no shirts,” Elliott said.

A US federal judge has ruled that the military can’t discharge HIV-positive service members.

Gallery: Breaking with tradition! Did you know these female stars proposed to their men? (BANG Showbiz)The 88-year-old actress is auctioning off the engagement ring from Beatty as well as the one given to her by her second husband Anthony Newley. Joan, who has been married five times, quipped that she was selling the rings as "like everything else, my fingers have put on weight", although the real reason is because "jewellery is meant to be worn, and these pieces belong to a different time in my life".

Weeks after going on a homophobic rant about The Power of the Dog, actor Sam Elliott has apologized for his comments.

Lady Gaga’s dog walker Ryan Fischer is concerned after the shooting suspect was mistakenly released from jail. 

What was supposed to be the triumphant return of Cherry Weekend in DC after a two-year-long delay due to the ongoing global pandemic turned out to be a fiasco which left hundreds of partygoers upset and demanding refunds.20 popular D.J.s were set to play eight events across the four-day-long circuit party produced by the Cherry Fund that raises money for HIV and AIDS as well as mental health services. Revelers from across the country traveled to Washington D.C.

Jonathan Groff and the cast of Spring Awakening are headed to HBO Max in a new documentary.

Ron DeSantis has faced criticism over the new legislation that prevents discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity for younger children in schools across the state. LGBTQ advocates say the law is meant to silence members of the community while supporters of it argue that it prevents children from being taught about sexuality at too young of an age.Giuliani, who is the son of former New York City Mayor Rudy Giuliani, defended the law during an appearance on Newsmax."Basically, what this is saying is simply something that as a father I completely agree with," he said.

Afghanistan may have subsided, but for the LGBT+ people still trapped and facing displacement, the trauma will remain forever ingrained in a psyche already scarred by war. It’s been nearly seven months since the Taliban’s violent takeover of Kabul, but still its effects continue to be felt. With growing reports of kidnap, beatings and executions — an already oppressed LGBT+ community has been forced to take desperate measures to avoid detection. Shortly after the Taliban’s sudden sweep to power, Metro.co.uk heard from five victims, all of whom were struggling to adjust to life under a group actively persecuting those within the LGBT+ community. Hiding their sexuality in a bid to evade capture, and fearing for their lives – Rabia, Ahmadullah, Sultan and Ismailzada spoke of the daily terrors they endured.

Weho Times. The friend said that he heard a loud sound come from Senzee’s room the morning of March 22, but assumed it was Senzee’s cat.The veteran journalist’s death is currently under investigation, according to the Los Angeles Blade.For more than 30 years, Senzee worked in journalism. His immense work included founding and moderating LGBTs in the News, serving as a correspondent for The Advocate, writing as a HuffPost signature blogger, and being the former Editor in Chief of LGBT Weekly.

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This article originally appeared on Q Voice News and is shared here as part of an LGBTQ+ community exchange between Q Voice News and Pride Media.Andi Mudryk is the first openly transgender judge appointed to the bench in California late last month. She will serve in Sacramento County Superior Court.Mudryk’s appointment was announced Friday by California Gov.

Welcome to Screen Gems, our weekend dive into queer and queer-adjacent titles of the past that deserve a watch or a re-watch.Oscar-winning director Errol Morris contributed one of his best–and strangest–movies to the zeitgeist in 2010 with Tabloid, based on a scandal that swept headlines in the 1970s. Dubbed “The Manacled Mormon Case,” the story involved Kirk Anderson, a young Mormon missionary allegedly kidnapped and assaulted by a beauty queen turned dominatrix named Joyce McKinney.

Hundreds of people took to Downing Street on 10 April to protest the UK government’s decision to exclude trans people from a ban of so-called ‘conversion therapy’.

get hot and bothered in the gay sports musical Good Enough, then catch up on the latest from Gay TikTok:Maluma shielded his skin.Potatochippopotamus impersonated a gay owl.Tim Murray had a moment.Jarius Joseph had bottomless mimosas.Jeff Perla kissed straight guys.Reed tried on his prom dress.Laith Ashley was a good boy.Trinity the Tuck stopped trafficA new drinking game was invented.And Paul Ryan met a fan.

It’s been nearly 36 years since Top Gun first took flight. Essentially a recruitment ad for the Navy disguised as an action flick, the Tony Scott-directed film is remembered for ushering in a new age of blockbuster spectacle and solidifying Tom Cruise’s ascent to movie stardom.

Once upon a time in Hollywood, LGBTQ people didn’t exist, at least on screen.Early censorship codes labeled queerness as a topic far too explosive for the movies. Still, that didn’t mean LGBTQ people didn’t sneak into a movie or two, usually as a cold-blooded killer. Thus began the unpleasant trope of seeing queer people on screen as ruthless villains.Related: Rosamund Pike & Eiza González on how to play a gay villain without being a homophobeFortunately, times–and movies–have evolved to show LGBTQ heroes too.

The Merchant of Venice share an affection like friends, like father and son, or like “bosom lovers,” but the play leaves no question that, for Antonio, Bassanio’s happiness is worth risking riches, reputation, and a pound of flesh.The script implies much in the pair’s intense devotion, and director Arin Arbus’ boldly queer production of The Merchant of Venice (★★★★☆) at the Shakespeare Theatre Company merely makes their attraction plain. Alfredo Narciso as Antonio and Sanjit De Silva as Bassanio cast a riveting spell as paramours who have reached a crossroads, now that Bassanio yearns to marry the heiress Portia (Isabel Arraiza).To ensure his beloved Bassanio is set up financially for marriage, Antonio will stake his own funds and flesh, striking a deal with a Jewish moneylender whom he despises.

Rocking a chrome dome? Exhibiting male pattern baldness? You just moved to the front of the line for many gay dudes, as users of the Reddit community r/AskGayMen can attest.In a recent thread on that subreddit, one person wrote, “I’ve always been attracted to bald and balding guys. It’s at the top of my list for what I look for in looks. But I’ve always wondered: Is this a common preference/fetish? Because it’s not an archetypical ‘tribe’ like bear, twink, or otter.”Whether it’s a tribe or no, a lot of other Redditors could relate! Sure, there were some men who said they prefer their matches to have full heads of hair, but many commenters said that baldness—or balding-ness—was a turn-on.

Anyone Can Whistle was a flop when it first opened on Broadway in 1964, closing after just nine performances. The first major production of a Sondheim show since the composer’s death is Southwark Playhouse’s bold revival of this elusive work – from our experience it’s not difficult to see why it wasn’t a success first time around. There’s nothing inherently wrong with Sondheim’s score – far from his finest collection of songs, but ‘Anyone Can Whistle’ and ‘There Won’t Be Trumpets’ are both excellent – the issue lies with Arthur Laurents’ baffling and sometimes problematic book.

To the dismay of LGBTQ advocates, the proposed San Francisco electoral map for the next decade cleaves the Tenderloin apart from the South of Market neighborhood. But it does preserve the residence of the lone LGBTQ member of the Board of Supervisors in his current district.The San Francisco Redistricting Task Force is set to meet Wednesday to vote a final time on its new maps for the city's 11 supervisorial districts. It is obligated by the city's charter to deliver the new boundaries to the supervisors by April 15.After holding another marathon meeting April 9 that dragged into the early morning hours of Sunday, the nine-member volunteer body dissolved into chaos near 2 a.m.

The actress Laverne Cox, who is known for her roles on “Orange Is the New Black” and “Inventing Anna,” has become a familiar face on Hollywood red carpets. But this season, she found herself on the other side of the mic, ushering television audiences onto the red carpet as the host of preshow specials for the Oscars and Grammys on E! Her presence on the carpet and interactions with guests, where she mixes her natural charisma with a personal warmth, have made her stand out, despite having limited experience as the interviewer, not the interviewee. Ms.

Two queer superheroes are set to return to the Marvel Cinematic Universe in the upcoming Doctor Strange sequel.

bills that were brought in at the state level this year.today, new Fox contributor and grifter Caitlyn Jenner said she "absolutely" supports Ron DeSantis and Florida's "don't say gay" billDespite Caitlyn saying she “can teach those lessons,” many of the Kardashian/Jenners have suggested that they "found out" about Caitlyn being trans by discovering Caitlyn wearing dresses, wearing makeup, etc.Trash. @Caitlyn_Jenner I’m only going to say this: possibly if ur teachers had been allowed to have educated discussions with u about sensitive issues perhaps you would have felt empowered to own your own identity before your 60s, or at least allow others the space to own theirs. https://t.co/rp6eD20XdSCaitlyn Jenner is an absolute garbage person and an absolute piece of shit.

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In a major blow to LGBTQ+ rights, Alabama’s Governor Kay Ivey has signed two horrific anti-trans bills into law.

She has beenreveling in the success of her hit series Emily In Paris and her latest film Windfall, whichwas directed by her husband CharlieMcDowell.But on Saturday, Lily Collins took time out from all the Hollywood hustle and bustle to wish her mother, Jill Collins, a happy 66th birthday.'Happy birthday mom!' the appreciative daughter began, in the caption of a throwback snap of herself as a toddler and her mother. Tribute to mom: Lily Collins wished her mother a happy birthday on Saturday by posting a throwback snap of the two that's likely from 1989'I appreciate and respect you so much.

BBC has announced a brand new Doctor Who podcast, and it’s set to be extremely queer.

Derry Girls star Nicola Coughlan said she’ll miss her queer character ahead of the series’ final season.

The final batch of queens have officially been selected on the latest episode of RuPaul’s Drag Race season 14.

The Alabama House of Representatives has overwhelmingly passed the most oppressive anti-Trans bill in the US to date. The bill, which was voted in by a landslide majority of 66 to 28, will see a possible 10-year prison sentence imposed for medical professionals who provide gender-affirming healthcare to Trans youth in Alabama, including hormone treatment, […]

Filmmaker Alice Wu has partnered with Oreo to share a moving advert capturing the vulnerability of coming out as gay to your family.

that Oscars moment, how can anything else have possibly happened? Maybe you decided to take a break from the news, or perhaps there was just too much to keep up with.Well, fear not, it’s the Metro.co.uk team here again to ease you into the weekend and give you a rundown of all you need to know about this week’s news.Life just got a lot harder for thousands of people.The cost of living crisis is a phrase you’ve probably noticed being mentioned a lot in the news over the past couple of months.Hear it enough and it starts to become one of those abstract terms which politicians and media outlets seem to use a lot.But in real terms, it means the average person is paying a lot more for basic everyday products and services – all while the taxman takes a bigger slice of their wages.Yesterday, a hike in energy prices, an increase in National Insurance, council tax and other bills such as subscription services all came into force.The jump in household bills is the biggest in living memory and has seen costs rocket by 54% to just under £2,000 a year.The energy price cap for those on default tariffs who pay by direct debit rose by £693 from £1,277 to £1,971 yesterday.While prepayment customers saw an even bigger jump, with their price cap going up by £708, from £1,309 to £2,017.Ahead of the rise, a number of energy suppliers’ websites crashed as people tried to submit metre readings to show exactly how much energy they had used ahead of the hike.To add insult to injury the hikes have coincided with a drop in temperatures which means many will be forced to make tough decisions over whether or not to heat their homes.TLDR: Yesterday the long-feared hike in energy prices, National Insurance and Council Tax all came into force.

Who says Madonna holds grudges? (Image via video still)

taught their class about Stonewall, Caitlyn Jenner blew hot air on Fox News, and Lil Nas X defended his crop top. Here’s what happened on Instagram:Matt Lister showed off.  A post shared by @mrmattlisterChai Freeman stripped down.  A post shared by C H A I (@chaifreeman._)Trace Lehnhoff felt the heat.  A post shared by Trace Lehnhoff (@tfortrace)Jordan Torres sprayed himself.  A post shared by @officialjtDerrick Gordon got a new tattoo.  A post shared by Derrick Gordon (@itsderrickgordon)Elliott Norris swung into the ocean.  A post shared by Elliott Norris (@elliottnorris)Prince Royce washed his hair.  A post shared by Prince Royce (@princeroyce)Robert Sepúlveda Jr. hosed off.  A post shared by Robert Sepúlveda Jr.

Welcome to Screen Gems, our weekend dive into queer and queer-adjacent titles of the past that deserve a watch or a re-watch.Folks, there’s a reason James Dean has become a cultural icon: he was a damn good actor. Yes, Dean had some of the best looks in movie history. He also came to embody the angst of the early Baby Boomer generation thanks to his neurotic performances in Rebel Without a Cause and East of Eden.The latter scored Dean his first Oscar nomination, awarded following his tragic death in an auto accident.

In late March, President Vladimir Putin of Russia compared his country’s reputational plight to that of J.K. Rowling, author of the Harry Potter series. In a speech railing against the West’s efforts to ostracize Russia, Mr.

Billy Elliot). But James B. Whiteside is using his platform to show the true complexity, challenges and satisfaction he has experienced professional ballet dancer.

Related: Viagra linked to unexpected and beneficial long-term side effectIt says the outbreak is mostly affecting people who live in Florida, “but has also affected some people who have traveled to Florida. The two most common types of meningococcal infections are meningitis (an infection of the lining of the brain and spinal cord) and bloodstream infection, both of which can quickly become deadly.”If you’re likely to be traveling to Florida, speak with a health provider about being vaccinated at least two weeks before visiting the state.The most common symptoms of meningococcal disease are fever, headache, and a stiff neck.

Grindr isn’t always a grid of strangers—every once in a while, you’ll see a familiar face or a name you recognize!On the r/askgaybros forum, gay dudes shared the times they found someone from their offline life on Grindr and other dating apps. Awkwardness abounds, as you might imagine, although some of these tales had a “happy ending.”We’ll let these guys’ (lightly edited and abridged) stories do the talking, but let’s just say that some of these encounters would make an HR rep scream.“My older cousin. Disclaimer: Most of our family pretty much knew he was gay.

illustrator named Haley Newsome—who goes by LavenderTowne on social media—is famous online for her comics and character designs. Her YouTube channel, for starters, has attracted more than 1.7 million subscribers and more than 286 million views.And for nearly three years now, Newsome been turning LGBTQ+ pride flags into fantasy illustrations.Related: Gay mountaineers take rainbow flag to world’s highest peaksIn the first video in the series, uploaded in time for Pride Month 2019, Newsome made art from the original rainbow flag, one version of the lesbian pride flag, the bisexual pride flag, and the transgender pride flag.

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THIS just could be the dream job for true crime fans – getting paid to watch it for 24 hours. For the third year in a row, Magellan TV is offering fans $2,400 to sit through a series of true crime shows and document it all on social media.

Donald Trump endorsed Jones in the race for Georgia's 10th congressional district only days after he exited the race for governor in the Peach State.In an interview on Friday with former Trump aide, Steve Bannon, Jones said that "civil rights for Blacks, and gay rights for gays, are two different things."After Bannon responded, "they say it's the same thing," Jones interrupted with "but it's not the same thing.""I don't know what you are unless you tell me what you are, if you're gay," Jones told the War Room podcast. "But when I walk in that room, you can tell that I'm Black.

After pressing its three appointees to the city's redistricting task force about how they have approached their job of redrawing the city's 11 supervisorial districts, the San Francisco Elections Commission Friday rejected calls that they remove the trio. It came less than 24 hours of when the new political map is to be posted ahead of a final vote next week."I think it is quite important to respect the independence of the task force," said Lucy Bernholz, a lesbian who is president of the elections commission.Fellow commissioner Cynthia Dai, a lesbian who served on California's statewide redistricting panel in 2011, said she didn't want to "blow up" the redistricting process by removing the appointees.

Guatemala’s Congress has voted to ban same-sex marriage and teaching that “anything other than heterosexuality is normal” in schools.

Guatemalan lawmakers have passed a sweeping new bill mandating up to 10 years of jail time for women who obtain abortions, explicitly banning same-sex marriage and preventing schools from teaching about sexual diversity. The measure, which was approved Tuesday and is expected to be signed into law by Guatemala’s conservative president within weeks, would impose the harshest punishment for abortion of almost any country in Latin America. It bucks the trend toward broadening access to the procedure throughout the region in recent years.