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Look, we all experiment in our teen years, searching for our first blushes of connection and intimacy wherever we can get it. Josh Thomas just so happened to be searching in the produce aisle.The gay comedian and actor—best known for breakthrough comedy Please Like Me and the sweet Everything’s Gonna Be Okay—recently stopped by the Australian news podcast, I’ve Got News For You, where he opened up about sexual experimentation in his teen years, revealing he once even tried to screw some fruit.

Olly Alexander said he’s never “going to shut up” about being gay in a new interview.

President Joe Biden on Tuesday signed a proclamation commemorating Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month.

Olly Alexander finds it frustrating that his joyous celebration of queerness so often sparks a ‘backlash’.In an exclusive interview with Metro’s Guilty Pleasures, the Years & Years singer spilled he has walkouts on his Night Call tour.‘I am an “in your face” kind of gay because I want to be,’ said Olly, 31. ‘That’s always met with a little bit of pearl-clutching, which I love.’Talking about the annoying ‘backlash’ he explained: ‘I just did a show in Nottingham and it was amazing — the audience was out of this world.

Noah Schnapp and Millie Bobby Brown are opening up about fan speculations regarding Noah’s character Will, and his sexuality in the popular series ‘Stranger Things.’Rumors started following the premiere of the new season of the Netflix show, with fans sharing on social media that creators Matt and Ross Duffer are characterizing Will as gay in season four.The two actors shared their thoughts during a recent interview with Variety, revealing that it might be up to viewers interpretation, “I feel like they never really address it or blatantly say how Will is,” Noah said, referencing his character.“I think what’s really nice about Will’s character is that he’s just a human being going through his own personal demons and issues,” Millie stated, while Noah shared, “I find that people do reach to put a label on him and just want to know, so badly, like, ‘Oh, and this is it.’ He’s just confused and growing up.

Lisa Rinna and Kelly Dodd were engaged in a petty feud on Tuesday as they both made insinuations that their respective husbands are gay.Using being gay as a slur - which is a form of homophobia - the Real Housewives of Orange County alum Dodd, 47, accused Rinna's husband Harry Hamlin of being homosexual, by referencing rumors surrounding Chrisley Knows Best star Todd Chrisley's sexuality.It has been claimed that Chrisley, 53, had a same-sex affair with his business partner Mark Braddock in the early 2000s despite being married to his wife, and Dodd made a comment on Instagram writing: 'Harry Hamlin is next,' alongside a cry-laughing emoji. Petty feud:Lisa Rinna hits back at Kelly Dodd after the RHOC star hinted Harry Hamlin is gay as she posts a picture with a beardRinna, 58, who has been married to Hamlin since 1997, responded with her own joke, posting a picture of herself sporting a beard with the caption: 'Good morning to Kelly Dodd and Kelly Dodd only.' The slang term 'beard' is used to describe a partner of a so-called closeted homosexual, who is used to help conceal their sexuality.The picture of Rinna sporting a beard - which had been doctored onto the photograph - was taken from a Real Housewives of Beverly Hills scene, when she got into a fight over claims that Hamlin had been unfaithful.

Stranger Things. But even after all this time, it’s clear the series hasn’t lost its ability to be at the center of the cultural conversation.With the initial episodes of the fourth, super-sized season hitting the streamer this past weekend, none other than sweet, innocent Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) has become the focus of a lot of fan speculation and online debate over something about the character that has (thus far) gone unspoken.

Euphoria star Hunter Schafer called out a German nightclub for anti-trans discrimination. 

Hunter Schafer isn’t here for anyone’s transphobic nonsense.The 23-year-old star of HBO’s hit series Euphoria was in Düsseldorf, Germany over the weekend, where a night on the town quickly soured after her assistant was allegedly denied entrance to a club because she’s trans.Schafter, who is also trans, took to Instagram Live to call out the bouncer’s discrimination and urge others not to patronize the venue — Silq nightclub.“[You] said my friend could not come in because she’s trans,” Schafer told the bouncer. “You’re on live with 7 million people by the way,” she added, referring to her massive Instagram following.“It’s not safe for transgender people,” she also said.hunter schafer going live just now calling out the bouncer who denied her assistant who is also a trans woman in düsseldorf, germany at a place called Silp if you’re trans and live in this area or come across this establishment be safe pic.twitter.com/UXbeotNhZb— ???? ? ???? ; $110/134 (@gaydeidara) May 29, 2022At one point, a fan approached Schafer to offer a compliment and ask for a photo.

Joe Locke’s turn as gay teen Charlie Spring in Netflix‘s wildfire success Heartstopper has touched plenty of hearts across the globe, and at a recent concert he got to feel the appreciation firsthand.“Bang Bang” singer Jessie J stopped her show in Douglas, Isle of Man on Saturday to thank the actor for his inspiring work:joe locke changing people’s lives. crying.

Is it just us or did a ton of great new queer entertainment drop just in time for Pride? This past month, we’ve told you about a new doc that explores the wild world of queer wrestlers, a queer Indigenous love story set in a rural East Coast trailer park, and one of the most homoerotic series on Netflix returning for a third season. Here’s a quick recap of just some of our favorite trailers that were released in May.

Julianne Hough is living in a new city, in a brand new home, and starring in a new role, and now she's opening up about all it took to get to where she is.ALSO: HELLO! launches Jubilee T-shirt collection to celebrate Queen Elizabeth in styleThe star sat down with the New York Post to talk about the latest phase in her life, and she certainly didn't hold back.She revealed her feelings about starring in POTUS: Or, Behind Every Great Dumbass Are Seven Women Trying to Keep Him Alive on Broadway, finalizing her divorce to Brooks Laich in February, and the "coming out moment" she didn't plan.WATCH: Julianne shares emotional health updateMORE: Julianne Hough gets fans talking with 'spectacular' new pictures"So I very much put it out there, manifested it, not really knowing what it was going to be — just that I wanted to be here," she said of her role as Dusty, the President's mistress.

If anti-LGBTQ activist Ginni Thomas, wife of Justice Clarence Thomas, thought the Supreme Court leak earlier this month would distract people from the dark cloud of controversy that has been following her around lately, she can think again.The Supreme Court just asked all its clerks to hand over their personal phone records and sign affidavits as part of its ongoing investigation into who leaked the Dobbs draft opinion earlier this month. The draft showed SCOTUS had voted to overturn Roe V.

An evolving journey. Throughout the years, Stranger Things has created a space for Will Byers (Noah Schnapp) to explore his identity — a topic that has caught the attention of fans and cast members alike.

beating death of Jerry Paul Smith, The Roanoke Times reports. The trial took place over three days in Montgomery County Circuit Court in Christiansburg, Va.Smith, 40, had had a sexual encounter with Etute in Smith’s apartment in Blacksburg, Va.

City of Dallas Pride flag flying over DPD headquarters in June 2021. (David Taffet/Dallas Voice)

Tomorrow is Wednesday, June 1, 2022, the first day of June Pride Month 2022. Today the White House released President Joe Biden’s proclamation honoring Pride Month and LGBTQ Americans.

Maestro, the unthinkable has happened: I have started to find Bradley Cooper sexually interesting.That’s right: Bradley Cooper—heretofore known as the straightest straight man on planet Earth, a man who seems to have never once washed his hair or learned how to fully button his shirts—has become hot. I don’t know how this happened, but I’m guessing Leonard Bernstein has something to do with it. From the set of Maestro pic.twitter.com/RFSZb1aX1i— Netflix (@netflix) May 30, 2022I mean come on. Look at that.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorAmazon Studios and Brad Pitt’s Plan B Entertainment are developing a limited series based on “The Deviant’s War: The Homosexual vs. The United States of America,” historian Eric Cervini’s New York Times bestseller.

Iowa Capital Dispatch he went to administrators at Valley Lutheran High School in January to reveal he was being blackmailed over contents from a hacked phone. Not long after, pictures and other information stolen from the phone were posted to the school’s Facebook page.Gerhold said he told the school he was gay when he was hired last summer, but that their only concern at the time was he keep his sexual identity a “secret and not pursue a relationship” with anyone while employed.Despite their prior knowledge of his sexual identity, school administrators immediately placed Gerhold on administrative leave following the posting of the photos over his sexual identity.

Paul Gosar of Arizona, tweeted last week that the shooter was “a transsexual leftist illegal alien.” Gosar eventually deleted the message. Other right-wing politicians and commentators have falsely claimed the shooter was trans. Trans women have been harassed because of this and at least one, in Texas, physically attacked.

Reddit after she made a "transphobic" remark about her niece's unborn child, sparking outrage from many on the internet.The now-viral post, titled, "AITA for asking my aunt what part of the penis was required to operate a toy," has garnered 20,600 comments since it was shared on May 30. Redditor @Bromonuim_ion shared the post to the subreddit "Am I The A**hole," bringing in 2,300 comments.According to GLAAD, the term transgender is used to describe people whose gender identity is different from the sex they were assigned when born.

In the 10-day span between May 14 and May 24, 32 people were murdered and 25 others injured in mass shootings in the U.S. Of those 10 were killed and three injured while shopping at a supermarket in Buffalo, N.Y.; one was killed and five injured at a church gathering in Irvine, Calif., and 21 were murdered and 17 injured in a mass shooting at Robb Elementary School in Uvalde, Texas.

Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian glowed with pride as their daughter Olympia, four, reached a new milestone on Monday.Alexis, who co-founded Reddit, posted a heartwarming family photo to Instagram and gushed: 'First ballet recital for @olympiaohanian in the books.'The sweet snap showed Alexis beaming as Serena cradled their little girl, who was still wearing her tutu from her big performance. 'Proud of you, Junior!':Serena Williams and Alexis Ohanian glowed with pride as their daughter Olympia, four, reached a new milestone MondayOlympia's parents apparently showered her with praise after the recital, as both of them were carrying bouquets in her honor.The little tyke, whose full name isAlexis Olympia Ohanian Jr., was celebrating her latest achievement with a ring pop.

The early chapters of Colton Haynes’s new memoir, Miss Memory Lane, out 5/31, paint a portrait of a wild child bouncing from state to state with his unpredictable, alcoholic mother and, at times, his frequently violent father. Of a boy who learned all too early what his looks and sexuality could get for him—and more importantly what others could take. Of a teenage runaway, a precocious troublemaker, a wannabe model willing to do just about anything to get what he wanted.But the Colton Haynes who gets on a Zoom call on a recent spring afternoon is a very different person.

Marjorie Taylor Greene‘s recent comments about government surveillance and cheeseburgers are wildly unhinged even by her standards.The first term Congresswoman, who last week won her Republican primary, delivered the remarks during a broadcast of “MTG Live,” her social media streaming broadcast.It’s too bad Saturday Night Live is on hiatus — they wouldn’t have had to change a word.In the 35-second clip, Greene rails against the government for wanting to closely monitor every aspect of Americans’ lives, including, “when you go to the bathroom, if your bowel movements are on time or consistent.”Related: Marjorie Taylor Greene’s latest attempt to ‘own the libs’ backfires spectacularlyGreene also mistakenly referred to a petri dish as a “peach tree dish” — she is from Georgia, after all. But that’s hardly the most puzzling thing she says.“They want to know when you are eating,” she said, “they want to know if you are eating a cheeseburger which is very bad because Bill Gates wants you to eat his fake meat that grows in a peach tree [sic] dish.”Marjorie Taylor Greene says the government is planning to “zap” people inside their bodies if they try to eat a real cheeseburger.

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“I very much appreciate the Crown Prosecution Service’s statement in which they carefully reminded the media and the public that I am entitled to a fair trial, and innocent until proven otherwise.While I am disappointed with their decision to move forward, I will voluntarily appear in the U.K. as soon as can be arranged and defend myself against these charges, which I am confident will prove my innocence.”— Actor Kevin Spacey in a statement to Good Morning America, announcing his plans to travel to the U.K.

A new Pride collection was recently released by the Made With Love by Tom Daley clothing brand, and the colorful designs are a perfect addition to your wardrobe for the upcoming Pride season. The Olympic gold medalist is teaming up with Rainbow Railroad and will donate 100% of profits from the Pride collection to the […]

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FLAC (Free Legal Advice Centres) have officially launched their pilot LGBTQI+ legal clinic. The service aims to provide legal advice to members of the LGBTQ+ community in the areas of discrimination matters, equality, family law, gender identity, immigration, hate crimes, and access to healthcare. Speaking at the launch, Minister for Children, Equality, Disability, Integration, and […]

Gemma Collins has shared a video of her happily dancing with her nephew Hayden after recently sustaining a knee injury. The former TOWIE star, 41, donned a pink striped pair of pyjamas as she danced to Soul Control’s Chocolate song. Gemma captioned the clip: “I love [praising hands emoji] CHOCA LACHE [chocolate emoji] @Hayden Collins”.

Married at First Sight UK is expected to be welcoming its first-ever lesbian couple in the upcoming seventh season of the show.

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Janelle Monáe's debut short story collection, The Memory Librarian, is eerily prescient.Texas has passed a law that restricts classroom instruction on controversial social and historical issues. School districts across the United States are asking that educators teach “both sides” on atrocities like the Holocaust. Politicians are knowingly lying, trying to make us doubt, even erase our memories, and Monáe has taken note.

Stranger Things thrives on mystery. Whether it’s unpacking the unknowns of The Upside Down or revealing worldwide conspiracies, the hit Netflix series is at its most thrilling when it’s teasing out answers and dark truths.

You have probably acquired a sex doll to explore your sexual fantasies and make them come to life. With this toy, you will finally be able to unleash your erotic desires comfortably. No one can restrict you from satisfying yourself when with a sex doll.

Extreme ring wingnut/actor Kirk Cameron is trending on Twitter this morning after ringing the alarm on public schools in America, which he says have become breeding grounds for dangerous liberal agendas, like critical race theory and gender ideology.Cameron made the comments during to Fox News Digital while promoting his new propaganda film The Homeschool Awakening, which chronicles 17 homeschooling families who talk about the misconceptions and stereotypes they face.“The problem is that [public school] systems have become so bad,” the 51-year-old said. “It’s sad to say they’re doing more for grooming, for sexual chaos and the progressive left than any real educating about the things that most of us want to teach our kids.”Cameron, who hates LGBTQ people and believes homosexulity is “unnatural” and “destructive to so many of the foundations of civilization”, went on to talk about his own experience with home-schooling his six kids with his wife, Chelsea, and how they believe education shouldn’t be left to teachers, who he suggests are government pawns, without any input from parents.“That’s just a fundamental difference in the way that we look at,” he said.

Daily Mail reports.The genetic disorder causes developmental delays, learning disabilities, and social and behavior problems, according to the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention. Children with the condition may also have an intellectual disability.MacDougall’s name and actions were released Monday in family court.

Last week’s primary runoffs in Texas offered good news for advocates of diversity and the LGBTQ community, with three out LGBTQ Black candidates winning their contests.Prior to 2022, Texas voters had never elected an out Black LGBTQ person to the state legislature, even though a handful of LGBTQ legislators were elected in other districts. But starting in February, with the special election victory of Jolanda Jones for the 147th District seat vacated by Rep.

On Pride Weekend this year (June 24 – 26), show your support and solidarity for the LGBTQ+ community by making a Pinky Promise. By simply painting your little finger and showing it to the world (or whatever part of it your social media can reach) you can participate in the Pride 2022 campaign launched by […]

Seneweb, the unidentified American man  is a musician who was visiting Senegal with friends for Dakar Biennale, a renowned arts festival when he was attacked, stripped to his underwear, and led through the streets after locals took objection to his "flamboyant" clothing. The attack took place May 17, and the arrests were made May 23.A blurry yet disturbing video of the event posted to social media showed the unidentified American man being led barefoot, shirtless, and wearing only his boxer shorts being subjected to vile homophobic abuse and threats as he was led through the streets of the capital city.   The attack took place on the same day Senegalese soccer star Idrissa Gueye, who plays for Paris Saint Germain (PSG) of France’s Ligue 1 soccer league, sat out a game rather than wear a jersey emblazoned with rainbow colors in recognition of the World Day Against Homophobia.

abandoned later that year during demonstrations stemming from long-simmering tensions between protesters and the police department and sparked by the killing of George Floyd by a Minneapolis police officer. The fire attracted immediate attention, and officers who were on scene observed Garcia a short distance away.

ABC News' Juju Chang on Tuesday, Thomas said, "The mental and emotional changes actually happened very quickly. I was feeling a lot better mentally.

NHS bosses allegedly ‘blocked’ the publication of health advice for pregnant trans and non-binary people for almost a year.

Spoilers ahead for the latest season of Stranger Things.

A post shared by Tim Federle (@timfederle)If anyone’s on a mission to make Disney more gay, it’s Tim Federle. After all, the openly gay author, director, screenwriter, and all around wonder is responsible for some of Disney’s biggest and gayest hits.Case in point: Federle is the creator, showrunner and executive producer of the Disney+, GLAAD Award-winning hit, High School Musical: the Musical: the Series (say that three times fast). In 2019, the show made history when it featured Disney’s first prominent gay romance and same-sex kiss.“This is a story that would have changed my life if I had seen it when I was a kid,” Federle told The Los Angeles Times back when the kiss first aired.

Rylan Clark at the helm.The radio DJ and TV presenter will star in a Pride anniversary episode of Celebrity Gogglebox alongside other British LGBTQ+ personalities.Two documentaries commissioned to reflect on the last 50 years for the LGBTQ+ community will also air around the anniversary of the first UK Pride rally in London on July 1, 1972.One film, with the working title of 50 Years Of Pride, will explore the history of the movement in the UK through first-person testimonies and archive footage.Made in collaboration with Oscar-nominated filmmaker Stephen Daldry and playwright Joe Robertson, it will hear from those who faced hostility and discrimination in the early years of the movement.The documentary will also feature people from the younger generations who have always had Pride celebrations as part of their life and identity.Another programme, provisionally titled April Ashley, will focus on one of the UK’s most prominent transgender women.Ashley, who died last year at the age of 86, was a model and dancer who received an MBE for services to equality and was involved in the landmark divorce trial Corbett v Corbett.The film will ‘take the audience inside the intimate reality of the transgender experience’ and explore how Ashley ‘paved the way for future generations of transgender people’, Channel 4 said.Another two-part documentary scheduled for later in the year will explore how pop star George Michael risked his career by speaking openly about his sexuality after being outed as gay.The piece, with a working title of Outed: George Michael And The Fight For Freedom, will feature other public figures whose sexuality was revealed by the media.Nick and his niece Liv, Rylan and his mother Linda, and comedian Paul Sinha