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Baga Chipz and Blu Hydrangea have shared some new details regarding their upcoming DragCon UK appearance. 

Drag Race legends Monét X Change and Bob the Drag Queen are set to appear in The Simpsons. 

Netflix has blessed fans with a never-before-seen clip from Heartstopper season one to celebrate the new year.

It was April in 2008, and I was walking down first avenue in Manhattan, when I was stopped by the police at 86th Street. I noticed that there were people congregating along the road – not a lot, but enough to know that someone important was coming by.“Who is it this time?” I asked the cop who stopped me. “It’s the Pope,” he said.Sure enough, a couple of minutes later Pope Benedict’s motorcade drove by.

Former pope Benedict XVI died at the age of 95 at a monastery in Vatican City on Saturday. He had been in ill health, according to Vatican officials. Known as a conservative theologian, he left a negative legacy on LGBTQ+ rights and called homosexuality "an intrinsic moral evil."Benedict retired from the papacy in 2013 — the first to do so in about 600 years.

If I ever get married, I'm going to ask President Joe Biden to perform the ceremony.  The chances of that happening are about as likely as having a lesbian press secretary delivering the presidential daily briefing, or a gay cabinet secretary in charge of allocating nearly a trillion dollars of funding for an infrastructure deal, or putting an out, proud, and sex-positive doctor to help lead the U.S. efforts against a raging virus.Wait, that all has happened, hasn't it? Therefore, Joe, if you're reading this, I've pretty much cornered you into officiating duties.I was thinking the other day that President Biden, an 80-year-old white man who grew up during a time when being queer was practically illegal, who started his political career soon after Stonewall, and whose contemporaries aren't known to be the most open-minded generation, has led the way for LGBTQ+ rights.As presidents go, has anyone been more historically consequential for our community than President Biden?What Biden has done so far in only two years in office required not only guts but astute leadership and a deep understanding of the machinations of government.

(CNN) -- There's a cloud hanging over Republicans' takeover of the House next week -- and for once, it's not former President Donald Trump.Congressman-elect George Santos, whose victory in a New York district last month was key to the GOP flipping the chamber, insists he's coming to Congress despite admitting this week to fabricating key parts of his biography. There's a growing range of probes into his lies, with CNN reporting Wednesday night that federal prosecutors in New York are investigating his finances and local prosecutors are "looking into" his fabrications.Those falsehoods -- several more of which CNN's KFile uncovered on Wednesday -- combined with Santos' defiance and Republican leadership's silence are setting up the GOP for a fraught first week in power.GOP leadership hasn't even acknowledged the controversy, which is leading to fears among some of Santos' fellow incoming congressmen from the Empire State that his issues could overshadow Republicans' ascent to power."Attempts to blame others or minimize his actions are only making things worse and a complete distraction from the task at hand," Rep.-elect Mike Lawler said in a statement on Wednesday."New Yorkers deserve the truth and House Republicans deserve an opportunity to govern without this distraction," said Rep.-elect Nick LaLota, who was elected to a Long Island district, in a statement Tuesday in which he called for an ethics investigation "and, if necessary, law enforcement" involvement.House GOP leader Kevin McCarthy, who has not returned CNN's requests for comment about Santos, has been focused on trying to secure the votes for the speakership next month.

(CNN) -- This was a doozy of a year, admittedly made even more overwhelming by the ever-expanding glut of content you know you want to consume.We seem to constantly be barraged by recommendations that have been enthusiastically served up by friends and loved ones -- only for most of them to remain on our "to watch" (or read, or listen to) list for months, never to budge. In this upcoming last weekend of 2022, we encourage you to catch up on a few of these overlooked titles that for whatever reason got lost in the crazy shuffle.Here's what we'd recommend:MOVIES"Till"This Chinonye Chukwu-directed film is a recounting of the infamous 1955 lynching murder of teenager Emmet Till and the aftermath, especially his mother's (the astonishing Danielle Deadwyler) quest for recognition and justice.

Pride returned to Cedar Springs with the Pride in Dallas parade in September

Theatre Frisco’s Something Rotten sold out before it opened, and deservedly so, above, and Terry Martin returned to acting in 2022, playing Big Daddy in Classics Theatre Project’s Cat on a Hot Tin Roof.

Don Maison, left and Dickie Weaver

Meet Joyce, a domestic shorthair mix weighing 7 pounds and covered in black and grey fur. At 6-and-a-half years old Joyce is far too refined for silly kitten antics. She can be quite friendly and affectionate, but that only comes after she gets to know someone well. Joyce is really hoping to go to a home where there is already a friendly cat ready to show her the ropes. She prefers adult company as children tend to frighten her a bit. She would prefer a calm and serene environment, especially during her transition period. Joyce is currently waiting at the Jan Rees-Jones Animal Care Center, so no appointment is necessary to meet her.

GEMMA Collins, 40, has flown off on a surprising New Year’s holiday with fiancé Rami Hawash. The couple have taken a big new step in their relationship by jetting off to Israel, with Rami’s adorable son Tristan in tow. While other stars have opted for Dubai or Barbados for their Christmas breaks this year, Gemma and Rami’s chosen destination has a sweet meaning behind it.

The Republican Party — and the Texas Legislature in particular — are waging an all-out attack on what is arguably one of the pillars of queer culture: Drag queens. Many anti-transgender bills have been introduced, most with the intent to stir up support from the right-wing GOP’s aptly named “

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David Letterman was spotted taking a run on Thursday during his holiday season vacation in the Caribbean.The 75-year-old comedian showed his school pride in a loose grey T-shirt that read Ball State University in red capital letters after graduating from the Indiana school in 1969.David also wore long blue shorts with yellow shorts and bright orange Nike running shoes during his outdoors exercise session in St Barts. Caribbean vacation: David Letterman was spotted taking a run on Thursday during his holiday season vacation in the CaribbeanHe accessorized with mirrored sunglasses with a yellow frame and sported a thick white beard.David was in Dublin, Ireland, earlier this month as he watched U2 frontman Bono and guitarist The Edge perform a set for an upcoming St.

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Vivienne Westwood, beloved fashion designer and style icon, has sadly passed away at the age of 81.

Pop icon Ariana Grande has continued to showcase her love for Manchester by donating Christmas presents to children in local hospitals. 

Brittney Griner’s wife, Cherelle, has opened up about reuniting with the WNBA star in a new interview. 

Maybe Andy Cohen is now looking to follow the latest trend of being “sober curious.”

Lily Collins has needed a strong 'backbone' to deal with criticism.The 33-year-old actress - who plays Emily Cooper in Emily in Paris - has learned to ’power through the negative’ during the course of her career.She told V magazine: ‘I think to meet people, to connect, to learn, that’s all going to better inform the craft, the skills, and your strength. Resilient: Lily Collins, 33, has need a strong backbone to deal with criticism and rejection from roles at the beginning of her acting career Share Follow If you make a purchase using links on this page, MailOnline will earn an affiliate commission Show your soft side like Lily in a velvet dress by Harris Reed Armani Privé velvet dress Explore the label...

Two separate complaints have been filed against the North Carolina Blue Cross and Blue Shield claiming discrimination against HIV patients.The suits, filed by the HIV+Hepatitis Policy Institute and the North Carolina AIDS Action Network, claim the insurance company places almost all HIV drugs, including generic PrEP, on the highest drug tier. This effectively causes those living with and vulnerable to HIV to pay the excessively high costs for their drugs.With the complaints respectively filed to the North Carolina Department of Insurance and the Office of Civil Rights at the U.S.

The National Institutes of Health has given the Emerging Global Leader Award to Waheed Adedeji, a clinician and scientist, to investigate how antidepressants influence HIV medication. Adedeji will look at people living with HIV in Nigeria.The Emerging Global Leader Award, provided by the NIH Fogarty International Center, supports career development of scientists in low- and middle-income countries.The study will examine the antidepressant fluoxetine against the absorption, distribution, metabolism and excretion of the HIV drug dolutegravir, according to an article from the University at Buffalo.Participants are adults with depression in Nigeria, as the Joint United Nations Program on HIV/AIDS, noted they had the second highest HIV infection rate in the world.“Dr.

(CNN) — An unsealed case file revealed new details about what took place during a 2021 bomb threat incident that led to the arrest of the Club Q shooting suspect.Fourth Judicial District Court Judge Robin Chittum ordered the unsealing of the case file Thursday, ruling in part that the public interest outweighs the defendant's privacy despite the objections of the 22-year-old shooting suspect, Anderson Aldrich, and their mother, Laurel Voepel.The unsealed documents include a detailed arrest affidavit describingthe incident that occurred on June 18, 2021, when the El Paso County Sheriff's Office (EPSO) responded to calls from Aldrich's grandmother, Pamela Pullen, about a bomb threat at Aldrich's mother's home.Pullen told dispatchers that Aldrich was upset about the recent sale of her house and plans to move to Florida with her husband."You guys die today, and I'm taking you with me. I'm loaded and ready.

The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday passed the Respect for Marriage Act a second time, approving even stronger religious liberty protections after the legislation was changed in the Senate. But this time was different – this time Republicans really showed up, in even bigger numbers, to vote no.

Walmart continues to evolve in how it treats marginalized employees and customers — the nation's largest retailer recently announced a partnership with the Elton John AIDS Foundation to expand awareness on HIV treatment and prevention options.Last year, Walmart released their first three Specialty Pharmacies of the Community (SPOCs), which feature “HIV-trained pharmacists, enhanced care coordination, healthy lifestyle recommendations and emotional support services from our Community Health Workers,” according to the company. To double down on these efforts, the company is also launching four new HIV-focused SPOCs that will feature pharmacy professionals and staff trained with the guidance of the Elton John AIDS Foundation.

(CNN) -- A Manhattan jury has found two Trump Organization companies guilty on multiple charges of criminal tax fraud and falsifying business records connected to a 15-year scheme to defraud tax authorities by failing to report and pay taxes on compensation for top executives.The Trump Corp. and Trump Payroll Corp.

(CNN) -- Russian President Vladimir Putin on Monday signed into law a bill that expands a ban on so-called LGBTQ "propaganda" in Russia, making it illegal for anyone to promote same-sex relationships or suggest that non-heterosexual orientations are "normal."The ban was rubber-stamped by Putin just days after a harsh new "foreign agents" law came into effect, as the Kremlin cracks down on free speech and human rights as its military operation in Ukraine falters.The new laws significantly broaden the scope of a 2013 law which banned the dissemination of LGBTQ-related information to minors. The new iteration extends the ban on promoting such information to adults as well.The new laws make it illegal to promote or "praise" LGBTQ relationships, publicly express non-heterosexual orientations or suggest that they are "normal."The package of amendments signed by Putin include heavier penalties for anyone promoting "non-traditional sexual relations and/or preferences," as well as pedophilia and gender transition.

Europe has seen a rise in undiagnosed HIV infections — the World Health Organization (WHO) and European Center for Disease Prevention and Control (ECDC) reported that between at least 2018 to 2021, there have been more HIV infections than diagnoses.The full report showed that testing rates fell during the COVID-19 pandemic and has hindered progress toward eliminating new HIV transmissions by 2030.“We should all be deeply concerned by the data on HIV testing, treatment and care in Europe and Central Asia,” said Dr. Hans Henri P.

The U.S. Supreme Court on Monday will hear arguments in yet another Colorado case of a right wing Christian business owner who claims their work is artistic expression which entitles them to discriminate against LGBTQ people who want to use their product for a same-sex marriage. And once again conservatives on the nation’s highest court are being asked to, and could move towards striking down another decades-old ruling in favor of the far Christian right.

The Department of Health and Human Services announced on World AIDS Day that people living with HIV and chronic hepatitis B will be allowed to join the U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps.The USPHS Commissioned Corps — housed under HHS and led by Admiral Rachel Levine, Assistant Secretary for Health, and U.S.

(CNN) -- The FBI on Friday arrested a Texas man who allegedly called and threatened a Boston doctor who was providing care to transgender individuals, the US Attorney's Office for the District of Massachusetts said in a news release.Matthew Jordan Lindner, 38, has been charged with one count of transmitting interstate threats and is scheduled to appear at a federal court in Boston at "a later date," the release said. He is being held without bail, The New York Times reported.CNN has reached out to Lindner's attorney for comment.According to a criminal complaint, false information began spreading on social media in August alleging that health care providers at the Boston Children's Hospital were performing hysterectomies and gender affirmation surgeries on patients younger than 18.

In the wake of the Colorado Springs hate crime mass shooting last month at an gay nightclub’s drag show event that left five people dead, the anti-LGBTQ slur “groomer” and other anti-LGBTQ hate speech posts on Twitter skyrocketed, “peaking at 885% over their highest level before the shooting,” NBC News reports.

Club Q in Colorado Springs, the site of a deadly mass shooting November 19, will reopen at some point, its co-owner says.“We will be rebuilding in some sense or form,” Nic Grzecka told NPR. “This community has expressed wholeheartedly their need for the space that we’ve provided for 20 years.”Five people were killed and more than 20 injured in the shooting at the LGBTQ+ nightclub.

At 2:00 PM ET on Wednesday the U.S. Dept. of Homeland Security published its latest terrorism threat report, and for the first time LGBTQI+ people were listed as “targets of potential violence,” which DHS warned could be “lethal.”  Barely hours later, MSNBC’s Nicolle Wallace shared the news with Chasten Buttigieg, who was so stunned for several seconds he was speechless.

To commemorate World AIDS Day on December 1, GLAAD released their 2022 State of HIV Stigma Study, which included some encouraging findings. This four-page study, which has been tracking HIV stigma annually since 2020, focused on Americans’ attitudes and knowledge of HIV.Findings from the study showed around 87 percent of adults agree there is still stigma around HIV.

The U.S. Public Health Service Commissioned Corps — part of the Department of Health and Human Services — announced Thursday, on World AIDS Day, that it is changing its policies to allow future applicants living with HIV and chronic hepatitis B to join.In its announcement, the Public Health Service Commissioned Corps said that those living with HIV or chronic hepatitis B had previously been found to be medically disqualified.

(CNN) – The Great Escape always brings prisoner-of-war Steve McQueen to mind, but perhaps the real masters of breaking out are five lions who absconded from their enclosure at a Sydney zoo last month.Taronga Zoo said on Thursday that new CCTV footage reveals how four cubs and an adult male escaped their enclosure by squeezing beneath a mesh wire fence. The lions were found outside their enclosure at about 6.30 a.m.

Not sure how to honor World AIDS Day? Playbill and Gilead have you covered with their production of the third annual Remember the Ribbon: A Tribute to World AIDS Day.Taped live last month at Sony Hall in New York, Remember the Ribbon features storytellers, songs, tributes, and reflections on those affected by HIV. ABC entertainment journalist and Plus Life Media co-founder Karl Schmid serves as host, with appearances from Broadway luminaries like Carolee Carmello (1776), Anthony Harper (Kinky Boots), and with mainstays of television and film like Judith Light and Ariana DeBose (pictured above, left to right).Bryan Campione and Leonard Rodino co-directed the show, with music by Broadway Sings."Playbill is proud to host Remember the Ribbon for our third year, as we continue to honor our beloved friends, members of our community, and beyond who have been affected by HIV and AIDS," Playbill Vice President and Chief Operating Officer Alex Birsh said in a statement.

(CNN) -- The World Health Organization announced Monday that "mpox" is now the preferred name for monkeypox."Both names will be used simultaneously for one year while 'monkeypox' is phased out," the organization said.The Biden administration said they "welcome the change" and the US will use the mpox name "from this point forward."Monkeypox was named in 1970, more than a decade after the virus that causes the disease was discovered in captive monkeys, the organization said. But monkeypox probably didn't start in monkeys -- its origin is still unknown -- and the virus can be found in several other kinds of animals.The name was created before WHO published best practices for naming diseases in 2015.Scientists and experts have pushed since the start of the recent outbreak to change the name to avoid discrimination and stigma that could steer people away from testing and vaccination.

Treating HIV symptoms in “clusters” could help improve a patient’s overall quality of life, according to a study presented at the Association of Nurses in AIDS Care 2022 annual meeting.The evidence, according to Medscape, showed that the four main symptom clusters for HIV include pain, body psychological, gastrointestinal, and body image. These symptoms were also more common in HIV-positive people older than 45.Natalie Wilson, PhD, assistant professor of community health systems at the UCSF School of Nursing, and a group of colleagues performed a study that also suggested that the elderly population experienced more distress from their symptoms, with the exception of anxiety.“The symptom burden is still high in people living with HIV,” said Wilson.

For years Tucker Carlson has been targeting U.S. Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg. The Fox News host and “propagandist” has attacked Buttigieg, the youngest and arguably one of the most popular to hold that Cabinet position, for the high price of gas, inflation, complaints against airlines – including ticket prices and flight delays, speaking out in support of women’s reproductive rights, and for allegedly working “feverishly on the equity agenda.”

(CNN) – In the first hours after the Carnival Valor set sail from New Orleans on Thanksgiving eve, a brother and sister set off for a place appropriate befitting the occasion. They headed to an onboard bar.Predictably, the man at one point stepped away to use the restroom.But he didn’t come back.Hours passed.He wasn’t in his stateroom.He had, quite simply, vanished.What happened next has astonished at least one seasoned mariner who, with hours of hindsight, declared the stunning outcome unlike anything he’s ever witnessed – and nothing short of “one of those Thanksgiving miracles.” A search is launched by air and seaIt was around 11 p.m.