Leo Bersani, Critic of French Literature and Gay Life, Dies at 90

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US Representative Marjorie Taylor Greene, a conservative Republican, in a bizarre rant, said US Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg and his husband should stay out of “our girl’s bathrooms.” At a Trump rally in Georgia on Saturday, March 26, Greene stated, “You know what? Pete Buttigieg can take his electric vehicles and his bicycles, and he and his husband can stay out of our girl’s bathrooms.” In response to Greene’s comments, Comedian Kathy Griffin tweeted “You guys, I cannot get secretary Pete Buttigieg and his husband [Chasten Buttigieg] out of my bathroom!!! To be fair I do have a fabulous master bath and we were having brunch in there.”You guys, I cannot get secretary Pete Buttigieg and his husband @Chasten out of my bathroom!!!To be fair I do have a fabulous master bath and we were having brunch in there.

Republican Governor Ron DeSantis is expected to sign the possibly unconstitutional “Don’t Say Gay“ bill, which mandates schools “out” LGBTQ students to parents, on Monday at a taxpayer-funded charter school that has two board-approved anti-LGBTQ clubs.

Phil Collins, 71, on social media as the legendary musician played his last show with Genesis. Fans of the Emily In Paris star were able to see a glimpse of the London show backstage after she uploaded some pictures from the O2 Arena.Lily, who boasts a huge 26 million followers on Instagram, hailed the performance as “the memory of a lifetime” as she thanked the rock band for “the memories''.The carousel featured a series of pictures and videos of the show, as well as two snaps of the actress sitting on top of a storage box branded “Genesis”.Lily captioned the post: ‘Tonite marks the end of an era.“To have witnessed this last show was truly the memory of a lifetime and an event I shall hold in my heart forever.“Endlessly grateful doesn’t begin to do it justice.“So much love was left on that O2 stage and an even bigger amount shared between an audience who didn’t want it to end.” (sic)Lily concluded: “Thank you @genesis_band for the memories, thank you dad for being such an inspiration and thank you @nic_collins for making me the proudest sister there is.“50 years of songs later and still generations more to celebrate you long after this tour has finished…”Fans of the musician replied to Lily’s lengthy statement by also gushing over the musician’s legacy.Collinandchase penned: “Your father will always be my forever musician of all!“To the point where my oldest son was named after him!!“So happy I was able to go to his concert in Long Island late last year!! He will always be the BEST!!!”Dino.massimo typed: “Thank you Phil for the last ~30 Years in my Life.“I will carry so many memories with me!”Michaelwoloszynowicz said: “One of the great bands in the world.

Jessica Chastain used the acceptance speech for her first-ever Academy Award to call out “discriminatory” legislation in America.

A national Black LGBTQ advocacy group is renewing the call for the U.S. Postal Service to honor deceased gay Black civil rights leader Bayard Rustin with a stamp. It is also calling on Congress to pass legislation that would require the postal agency to issue such postage.It has been eight years since the International Court System and the National LGBTQ Task Force launched a campaign to create a commemorative U.S.

Lady Gaga’s dog walker recounted his near-fatal experience being shot while walking the singer’s dogs.

Cynthia Erivo and Ben Platt are set to perform a tribute to the late Broadway legend Stephen Sondheim.

Oscars history, becoming the first openly queer woman of colour to win one of the prestigious trophies.The actor took home the Oscar for Best Actress in a Supporting Role at tonight’s (March 27) ceremony for playing Anita in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story.DeBose paid tribute to the Oscar-winning Rita Moreno, who also won for the same role in 1962, during her speech, crediting her with “paving the way for tons of Anitas like me”. The star continued to acknowledge her identity as both a queer woman and her Afro-Latina heritage.“Imagine this little girl in the back seat of a white Ford Focus.

Oscars viewers on Sunday night, when he made a rare post-transition awards show appearance.The screen star, 35, announced in December 2020 that he is transgender, though has rarely been seen outside of rare social media photos since.All of that changed, however, when Page stepped out onto the Oscars stage with his Juno co-stars Jennifer Garner and J.K. Simmons to present the Writing (Original Screenplay) award.Cutting a dapper figure in a black tuxedo, Page joined his fellow screen stars in reading out the nominees before the award was presented to Kenneth Branagh for Belfast.His appearance on the show sparked an outpouring of praise from viewers, with a number of them taking to Twitter to express their delight over his inclusion in the telecast."Damn, Elliott Page looks so handsome," wrote activist Charlotte Clymer, former press secretary for rapid response at the Human Rights Campaign. "That's a great tux."Damn, Elliott Page looks so handsome.

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Jessica Chastain has just won her first Oscar!

suicide and discrimination at the Oscars 2022 tonight (March 27).The actor won the award for Best Actress in a Leading Role for her part in The Eyes Of Tammy Faye.While accepting the award, Chastain made reference to the difficulties of the last two years and the injustices being faced by many around the world.“Right now, we are coming out of a lot of difficult times that have been filled with a lot of trauma and isolation,” she said. “And so many people out there feel hopelessness and they feel alone.

Wanda Sykes, Amy Schumer and Regina Hall commanded Hollywood’s biggest night this year, with an Oscars telecast that ran a full three hours, 40 minutes. Of course, the evening also had its share of queer moments as well.To recap the top awards of the evening: queer actress Ariana DeBose took home the Best Supporting Actress award for her performance in West Side Story.

Ariana DeBose has made history as the first openly queer woman of colour to win an Academy Award for acting.

Oscars on Sunday, when she became the first openly queer woman of color to win in an acting category.Scooping the Best Supporting Actress trophy for her lauded efforts as Anita in Steven Spielberg's reimagining of classic musical West Side Story, it was also a moment of history somewhat being repeated.Rita Moreno, who co-starred with DeBose in the film, also won an Oscar for the same role in the 1962 version of the fan favorite. As such, it marks the first time that two actresses have won an Oscar for the same role in different films.As she took to the stage in her striking red Valentino gown, the Broadway star proudly held her gleaming statuette aloft as she delivered a powerful and moving speech about the significance of her win for herself and others."You know what, now I see why that Anita says, 'I want to be in America,' because even in this weary world that we live in, dreams do come true.

Ariana DeBose just won Best Actress in a Supporting Role at the 2022 Academy Awards on Sunday (March 27) at the Dolby Theatre in Hollywood.

@MileyCyrus “Honey I hope your marriage goes better than mine, mine was a fucking disaster!” MILEY

West Side Story, becoming the first Latina to do so in the category.

follow on Twitter and her Gaylor missives are not to be missed. Jill's exploration of her own identity is told through era-defining anecdotes, a reminder of just how influential pop culture really is on our lives — which isn't a bad thing, according to Jill. If you love the early aughts-setting of PEN15, Lindsay Lohan, and folklore, this is the perfect read for you.Get it from Bookshop or through your local bookstore via Indiebound.

So touching to see Rita Moreno watch Ariana win for the same role she won for 60 years ago. (Images via ABC)

FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE March 25, 2022 Contact: Cathy Renna, Communications Director, National LGBTQ Task Force, crenna@thetaskforce.org, 917-757-6123 NATIONAL LGBTQ TASK FORCE HONORS 45TH ANNIVERSARY OF HISTORIC WHITE HOUSE MEETING WITH LGBTQ ACTIVISTS AND CARTER ADMINISTRATION Washington, DC……On March 26th, 1977, a group of gay and lesbian activists met with members of the Carter administration in a historic first. President Carter’s Assistant Margaret “Midge” Costanza coordinated the meeting with representatives from the then National Gay Task Force (NGTF) to hear their grievances about discriminatory federal policies.

Ariana DeBose won the Oscar for best supporting actress for her role as Anita in Steven Spielberg’s adaptation of “West Side Story.” It is her first Academy Award. The outcome was expected but historic nonetheless as the 31-year-old actress becomes only the second Latina to nab an Oscar. The first one was Rita Moreno, who won in 1962 for the same role in the original film version.

West Side Story, making her the the first out queer woman of color to win an Oscar award. DeBose is also the first Afro-Latina queer Oscar winner in an acting category.Now you see why Anita says ‘I want to be in America’, because even in this weary world that we live in, dreams do come true, and that’s a really heartening thing right now,” DeBose said in her acceptance speech.In a nod to actor Rita Moreno, who won a Best Supporting Actress in 1962 – the first Latina to ever win an Oscar – for the same role of Anita in the original film.Ariana DeBose is the first openly queer person of color to win an acting Oscar.

In another significant blow to LGBTQ+ rights, Arizona passed two anti-trans bills that negatively impact medical care for trans youth. 

West Side Story.She’s the first out queer woman of color to receive an award for acting at the Academy Awards.While accepting the award, DeBose told the audience, "Imagine this little girl in the backseat of a white Ford Focus. Look into her eyes.

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Rebecca Rubin Film and Media ReporterFor the second time in Oscars history, the Academy has recognized an actress for playing Anita in “West Side Story.”Ariana DeBose took home the best supporting actress Oscar for her version of Anita — the close confidant of Maria and girlfriend of Bernardo — in Steven Spielberg’s remake of the classic musical. It’s the same show-stopping role that won Rita Moreno an Academy Award for best supporting actress 60 years ago in 1962.On stage, DeBose paid tribute to her “West Side Story” predecessor Moreno — who was in the audience — for breaking ground for Latinos in Hollywood.“You’re staring at me right now and I’m so grateful.

“Here I am being queer and gorgeous and I’m on the red carpet, and I’m very happy to represent fellow gorgeous queer that consume Disney,” Encanto actress Jessica Darrow told Deadline tonight on the Oscars red carpet.

Beyoncé opened the 2022 Oscars like it was halftime at the Super Bowl, dressed in tennis-ball yellow, backed by a chorus of singers and dancers on the tennis courts in Compton where the Williams Sisters learned to play, all while performing her nominated song “Be Alive” from King Richard.

West Side Story.She’s the first out queer woman to receive an award for acting at the Academy Awards.While accepting the award, DeBose told the audience, "Imagine this little girl in the backseat of a white Ford Focus. Look into her eyes.

Andi Mudryk is the first openly transgender judge appointed to the judicial bench in California. She will serve in Sacramento County Superior Court. Photo: Office of Gov. Gavin Newsom

Phil Collins took one last stand beside his Genesis bandmates as they performed their final tour show. The British rock band, also consisting of Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks, brought their The Last Domino? Tour to London’s O2 Arena on Saturday where they performed together for the last time. Over the past few months, Collins, 71, trudged on with the shows like a true professional despite his ongoing health issues. He has performed each night sitting from a chair on stage and was unable to play the drums, but still rocked out with his vocals. The In The Air Tonight hitmaker was in great spirits despite the emotional nature of the night, and at one point during the final performance in London, joked: ‘It’s the last stop of our tour, and it’s the last show for Genesis.

Bridgerton star Golda Rosheuvel opened up about her journey as an openly gay actor in a new interview. 

Phil Collins has said goodbye to his fans after performing his final ever concert, and now his fans are taking to Twitter to document their experience of Genesis' final gig.This comes as the 71-year-old continues to battle prolonged health conditions.The In The Air Tonight singer can no longer hold a drumstick, which was apparent at his final show, and comes after undergoing surgery on his back years prior.On Saturday night (March 26) the music icon performed with his band Genesis at the O2 Arena in London, before saying goodbye to his fans. Fans who attended his final gig took to Twitter to document the "emotional" concert, with many explaining how they could clearly see that the singer and drummer appeared to be "frail".One said: "Privileged to see Genesis and Phil Collins tonight at the O2 which after 51 years in the business was the last ever concert , when you get to see how frail Phil Collins is this was an amazing show from someone who stuck two fingers up at his illness."Another penned: "There was laughter, there were tears: last night’s @genesis_band show was indeed the last show that the band will perform after 50+ years of loyal service.

This weekend, a Virginia business came under fire after one of the owners posted an anti-LGBTQ+ message to social media. On Saturday morning, Cherie's Antique Emporium posted an update to its Facebook page that began as an update on the business, but devolved into anti-trans bigotry. The store, owned by Mindel and Cherie Hall and located in Mechanicsville, near Richmond, has a history of posting controversial messages on its page, but none has gained as much attention as Saturday's post."Good morning," the post started.

Phil Collins has taken the stage with Genesis for the last time. On Saturday, the 71-year-old drummer and singer performed with his rock band at London's O2 Arena, the last stop on the group's , which came after a 14-year hiatus.Phil, who performed the show while sitting down due to ongoing health issues, was onstage with Genesis bandmates Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks throughout the show. The musician's son, 20-year-old Nic Collins, played drums in his dad's place.«Tonight is a very special night.

Texas superintendent Stephanie S. Elizalde clapped back against Attorney General Ken Paxton over an LGBTQ+ inclusive school event. 

Genesis won’t turn it on again, staging what was billed as its final concert Saturday night at London’s 02 arena.

ongoing health issues. Collins was joined by Genesis bandmates Mike Rutherford and Tony Banks for their last show ever at London’s 02 Saturday evening. Collins, 71, performed the show sitting down and quipped to the crowd he will now need to find a real job, the Daily Mail reported. The band reunited for The Last Domino? Tour this year after postponing due to the coronavirus. The tour came after a 14-year live performance hiatus. Collins has suffered from numerous health issues in recent years, including dislocating vertebrae in his neck in 2007 that left nerve damage to his hands.

Proud of her family! Lily Collins gushed over dad Phil Collins after he played his final concert with band Genesis and Lily’s little brother, Nic Collins.

Phil Collins has bid farewell to fans after what’s said to be his final performance with Genesis, closing the book on a rock journey that began in the late 1960s and extended through the next six decades.

Phil Collins has enjoyed an on-off career with Genesis for 50 years, ever since replacing John Mayhew in 1970.

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Ah, the ’80s. It was a decade of great music, wild fashion, terrible politics, and some of the worst movies starring gay pop icons ever made. Just about every major singer of the era appeared in at least one bad major motion picture, usually a comedy.

Welcome to Screen Gems, our weekend dive into queer and queer-adjacent titles of the past that deserve a watch or a re-watch.The 1990s heralded Jodie Foster as one of the greatest actresses of her generation. With two Academy Awards and a sloo of movie hits, few actresses could boast her track record as box office gold, or her depth of dramatics.For Ms. Foster at her best, and perhaps, her most underappreciated as well, please refer to director Robert Zemekis‘ 1997 sci-fi epic, Contact.

The New York Times reports. His death was confirmed by his partner, Sam Geraci.

ABOVE: At CPAC, Trump was lobbed a softball question about whether he'd take up arms to defend the U.S. Even though a U.S. president would NEVER be in that situation, and he could have just said he would of course do it, Trump is such a fucking coward he couldn't even offer hypothetical bravery.