Openly gay K-pop star Holland assaulted in homophobic attack: “This is obviously a hate crime”

TMZ that Dick, 56, had been arrested for felony sexual battery after a man said the comedian had sexually assaulted him at O’Neill Regional Park in California.The victim was taken to the hospital, according to local TV station KABC.In the video of the arrest on Captain Content’s RV live stream, viewers can see several Orange County police officers speak with Dick, then cuffing him and taking him to their vehicles. Authorities also collected the man’s pants from Dick’s RV for evidence.TMZ reports that Dick lives with a group of live streamers residing in the park.  Last month, Dick was seen on a live stream when a man he was with pulled out a gun while arguing with someone. That broadcast caught on video a welfare check from police, who checked on Dick.

Kelly Clarkson may have had an emotional Mother's Day weekend but she's now got reason to celebrate as she has been nominated for two MTV Movie and TV Awards.EXCLUSIVE: Country music star Brett Eldredge addresses Kelly Clarkson dating rumorsThe singer turned talk show host is up for Best Talk/Topical Show for her daytime Kelly Clarkson Show as well as Best Host.WATCH: Kelly Clarkson to perform Dolly Parton tribute at 2022 Academy of Country Music Awards The news comes after Kelly shared that her nanny made the singer "almost cry" when she gifted the mom-of-two with the "gift of time"."I’m a single mom, right? So I’m either at work or with kids,” Kelly told Extra. "So my nanny — I literally almost cried — like, she walked into the kitchen and was like, ‘Hey, for Mother’s Day, I’m going to give you the gift of time and you can just do whatever you want.’ I almost broke down.

Castro merchants, long frustrated by the presence of so many empty storefronts throughout the LGBTQ neighborhood but particularly on Castro Street itself, may find themselves with new neighbors, temporarily at least.An ambitious plan announced at the May 5 meeting of the Castro Merchants Association would, with the cooperation of Castro/Upper Market Community Benefit District, neighborhood landlords, and grants from the Mayor's Office of Economic and Workforce Development, bring short term pop-ups to the district's long-empty storefronts. "This is the number one problem in the Castro right now," CMA Co-President Dave Karraker told meeting attendees.Empty storefronts have plagued the neighborhood for years now, as the Bay Area Reporter detailed more than four years ago.

Good thing I didn’t have to rely on my sewing skills for this. #byugraduation #byu #lgbtq

Florida this week. Formerly known as the Harvey Milk Festival in honor of the late iconic politician, the festival runs May 10-12 at various venues in the city’s Rosemary District.

It’s not every day that we see a South African, queer, dystopian-sci-fi novel hitting bookstore shelves. The fact that it’s also a gripping, poignant and timely book is further cause for celebration.

Update on 5/10/22 at 9:12 p.m.: Seminole County Public Schools decided on Tuesday, May 10, to not cover the images but to instead add a sticker to the page noting the protest was not a school-sanctioned event, which would bring the yearbook into compliance with the district's policies, a spokesperson from the school district told The Advocate in an email. The original article is below.Students at Lyman High School in Longwood, Fla., learned this week that there would be a delay in receiving their yearbooks — not due to a printing or shipping issue, but because some of the images in them were deemed “out of compliance with [school] board policy.”The photos in question were of the school’s students protesting the state’s “don’t say gay” law back in March before it was passed, reports local NBC affiliate WESH.The censors are planning to put stickers over photos of students holding a “Love Is Love” sign and rainbow flags during the walk-out protest.A message from the school’s principal, Michael Hunter, explained that the event wasn’t sponsored or endorsed by the school. “Earlier today I announced that the distribution of the Lyman Yearbook would be delayed.

Jesse Tyler Ferguson and features a vocal cameo by Rosie O’Donnell. According to Spotify, the series ​​”is a fresh, modern interpretation of the beloved Jane Austen classic. In the series, Bennet, a 30-something non-committal gay man, struggles to find belonging when his chosen family suddenly begins coupling up and settling down.”“ is a joyful and hilarious story about love and chosen family.

Emmerdale actress Samantha Giles has slammed TOWIE star Gemma Collins, branding her “talentless and revolting”.Appearing at the MEN Pride of Manchester Awards on Tuesday (May 10), the star - who plays Bernice Blackstock in the ITV soap - joked she might “punch” the GC if she ever saw her in person.Samantha was attending the awards to present the gong for Special Recognition, which went to James Anderson.James founded the community interest company Depher, which provides free or heavily subsidised services to those needing plumbing and heating, free bathrooms and funeral costs, among others. Presenting the award alongside Samantha was her Emmerdale co-star Chris Bisson (Jai Sharma) and The Chase quizzer Anne Hegerty.

It was an emotional night at the Pride of Manchester awards as a galaxy of stars led the tributes to our city's inspirational community heroes. Elbow star Guy Garvey summed up just how special the night was as he told the audience: "I've never been prouder to be a Mancunian than I am tonight" after hearing the incredible stories of triumph over adversity and community spirit.

Welcome to Flatch. “But I thought that I would just be doing other jobs to be able to do that because my favorite comedy is improv, and that’s not something that is [usually] paid.” Holmes has appeared in some shorts and TV series but says it wasn’t until they were hired to star in Welcome to Flatch that they were able to call performing a career.Based on the British mockumentary sitcom This Country, Welcome to Flatch follows a documentary crew that goes to the fictional town of Flatch, Ohio, to film cousins Kelly Mallet (Holmes) and Lloyd “Shrub” Mallet (Sam Straley) as they move through their eccentric lives.Holmes, who is queer and uses she/they pronouns, became involved with the show in 2020 after having moved to Chicago to pursue improv.

Virgin Atlantic and San Francisco Travel Association are launching a competition to give one lucky drag performer the chance to go on a “trip of a lifetime”.

The bill had been rejected last week by the state’s House education committee by a bipartisan vote of 7-4. It had been thought to have died for this legislative session, according to local public radio station WWNO.However, Republican state Rep. Raymond Crews put forth a motion that advanced the bill through a procedure called “Committee of the Whole,” allowing the House to vote to override the committee.

Léa Seydoux delved into her 'insane' filming experiences on her controversial erotic film Blue Is The Warmest Color in a newHollywood Reporterprofile published Tuesday.The acclaimed 36-year-old French actress how she and her costarAdèle Exarchopoulos were forced to spend 10 days filming 100 takes of what would become a seven-minute lesbian sex scene in the final film.Seydoux said that even an intimacy coordinator — a now-standard position in the wake of the #MeToo movement — couldn't have helped make the production more comfortable because its directorAbdellatif Kechiche was 'just nuts.' Difficult experience: Léa Seydoux, 36, opened up to the Hollywood Reporter about spending 10 days filming a seven-minute sex scene with 100 takes on 2013's Blue Is The Warmest Color; seen March 10 in ParisBlue Is The Warmest Color was a magnet for controversy from its premiere at the 2013 Cannes Film Festival, where the festival jury broke precedent to award its highest honor, the Palme d'Or to Seydoux, Exarchopoulos andKechiche, instead of just the director, as it customary.Several critics and viewers accused the film of objectifying and overly sexualizing its stars with its lengthy and sex scenes, which included copious full-frontal nudity, though it was mostly acclaimed by reviewers. After it's premiere, crew members accused Kechiche of harassing behavior and claimed their were labor violations on the production, and both lead actresses said they would not work with the director again.In her new profile, Seydoux seemed to balance her distaste for the filming process with how the movie's acclaim elevated her career.'It took a year of my life and I gave everything for that film.

at least the 13th trans, nonbinary, or gender-nonconforming American to have died by violence in 2022.Police said he was shot by his girlfriend, trans woman Ruby Taverner, 22, who subsequently died by suicide, Law & Crime reports. Her body was discovered Monday near the apartment complex where she and Muscat lived.

May 9, 2022This apparently isn’t the first time these administrators have blatantly threatened Moricz (the only openly gay Class President in their school’s history, mind you). While organizing a “Say Gay” walkout at the school in March, Moricz was allegedly told school security would be sent after him if he didn’t shut it down.When administration discovered that I was organizing a Say Gay walkout, they had all our posters ripped from the walls and told me to shut down the protest.

Grindr.Nelson David Morena Bolanos turned himself in Thursday to police in that city, although he says he is innocent, the U.K.’s Mirror reports. He is accused of posing as a gay man named Carlos to meet men on Grindr, then drugging and robbing them.

Just shy of a year after announcing their engagement, Frankie Grande and Hale Leon tied the knot “at a small intimate galactic ceremony” in Florida.Grande shared the news via Twitter, telling fans: “Introducing Mr. & Mr.

A post shared by Tian Richards (@tianrichards)The trailer for the CW’s Nancy Drew spin-off series Tom Swift recently dropped and it’s literally setting off sparks.The character of Tom Swift is a gay billionaire inventor played by actor Tian Richards. He first appeared in Season 2 of Nancy Drew and quickly became a fan favorite. Now, his very gay, very glamorous life is being depicted in an action series of his own.Per Entertainment Weekly:Described as a “devilishly charming” inventor with “unlimited resources and unimaginable wealth,” Tomis someone who many men would kill to be, or be with.

Iconic Events Releasing is kicking off Pride Month on June 2 with a nationwide rerelease of MGM’s Oscar-winning movie The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert.

Sen. Josh Hawley has come up with the perfect solution for how to handle unwanted pregnancies in America now that the Supreme Court appears poised to overturn Roe v.

a delay in receiving their yearbooks — not due to a printing or shipping issue, but because some of the images in them were deemed “out of compliance with [school] board policy.”The photos in question were of the school’s students protesting the state’s “don’t say gay” law back in March before it was passed, reports local NBC affiliate WESH.The censors are planning to put stickers over photos of students holding a “Love is Love” sign and rainbow flags during the walk-out protest.A message from the school’s principal, Michael Hunter, explained that the event wasn’t sponsored or endorsed by the school. “Earlier today I announced that the distribution of the Lyman Yearbook would be delayed. The distribution is being delayed in order to assure the yearbook meets all aspects of Seminole County School Board policies, particularly as it pertains to non-school sponsored events contained in school publications,” Hunter wrote in a message distributed Monday.

Will Young has opened up about the ways he looks after his mental health and how far his career has come since Pop Idol.

After being read for filth by Steve Schmidt over the weekend, Meghan McCain–who is John McCain’s daughter, in case anyone forgot–broke her silence by giving a random shout out to her gay best friend of Twitter late last night.Related: Meghan McCain had an even worse weekend than Madison CawthornAt 9:53 p.m., McCain retweeted a photo of celebrity hairstylist Josh Rupley, along with the caption: “14 years!!!!!!! Met as babies on the campaign trail. I love you.

The Advocate in an email. "The item is only available on Target.com and we've temporarily pulled it from our assortment until the concern is resolved."Rob Smith, the gay, HIV-positive man who owns the Phluid Project, told the Los Angeles Blade that he had spoken to Target officials after he learned of the complaints on Twitter and that he was also communicating with ACT UP NY.

Production is set to get underway for Femme, an upcoming gay revenge thriller, which stars 1917’s George MacKay and Candyman’s Nathan Stewart-Jarret.

Neighbours star Hannah Martin and was involved in several high profile storylines including the death of her mum Julie.The actress was eight years old in 1992 when she first appeared on the show as Hannah Martin, and played the character for seven years until 1999.But since then she has ditched acting and taken a very different path in life.Rebecca tried her hand at being model in the earlies 2000s - which saw her feature in a number of steamy photoshoots, including posing provocatively in a boob-baring suede halter top and a belt-like mini-skirt.She also returned to Neighbours for a brief cameo in 2005 and starred in a few episodes of Coronation Street in 2002 as an Aussie backpacker who lived with Les Battersby. After moving away from acting she had a full-time job as a receptionist at Warner Bros Records.

X Factor heartthrob Sam Callahan has recalled an alleged disagreement he once had with The Only Way Is Essex star Gemma Collins.Speaking exclusively in a Facebook Live interview with the Daily Star, Sam reflected on one alleged argument with the GC that he’ll never forget.He claimed he remembered having a "good argument" with Gemma about a parking space and retold told the so-called incident, which he labelled “funny”.He said: "I live in Brentwood, Essex, which is obviously TOWIE land, and she used to have a shop on the high street I used to park round the back of because it’s next to where my apartment was."The singer claimed: “One day I parked there and she said: ‘You can’t park here,’ and I was like: ‘Yes, I can.’ "She then replied: ‘This is my car park,’ I was like: ‘Right, this is nobody’s car park, this is the council’s car park. You can’t call this your car park, Gemma.

Located in Dublin’s Hirschfeld Centre from 1979 until the building was destroyed by a fire in 1987, Flikkers Disco offered Dublin’s queer community one of the only places where gay, lesbian, and Trans folks could gather at a time when not only were certain identities deemed illegal under Irish law, but when the ongoing HIV/AIDS […]

Gemma Collins has shared a radiant photo with her 2.2 million followers on Instagram while she enjoys a much-needed holiday in Dubai.The 41-year-old, posted a stunning photo of her relaxing in the pool at the luxury Palazzo versace Hotel.Looking happy and confident, the former The Only Way Is Essex star posed in a hot pink swimsuit, which she styled with oversized sunglasses, a big smile and a peace sign.Her slim figure stole the show in the plunging swimsuit as she struck a pose in the swimming pool, which featured a stunning backdrop.The caption read: “Girls just wanna have SUN. I will be shining brightly and unapologetically for the foreseeable future.”Fans were quick to comment on the post, one said: “Amazinggggg Versace was made for you.”Another wrote: “So deserved, enjoy Gemma.” A third added: “Have a fabulous time.”Gemma shared photos of how she prepared for holiday on her Instagram stories the day before, when she underwent a high-tech hydration facial at the Orocum Clinic in London.She wrote: “So important to have a good hydration facial for this time of year.

Nothing about Benjamin Simpson’s transition was inevitable, certainly not his penis. Though he did, in the end, grow up to be a man, he freely admits that in another place or time he might have grown into an unhappy woman, or the local eccentric, or a person who died too young from suicide. Raised in a village outside the Finger Lakes — a place, to this day, where cell service is spotty — he did not know what “transgender” was.

LE SSERAFIM member Sakura has spoken up about her support for the LGBTQ community and why she does it.During a recent interview with Weverse Magazine, the Japanese K-pop idol discussed a column she had previously written in 2017 about the Japanese drama film Close-knit, in which she had voiced her support for the LGBTQ community.The 2017 movie follows a young girl who is taken in by her uncle and his transgender girlfriend after her mother abandons her. In her review of the film, Sakura had advocated for developing a “better understanding of the LGBTQ community”.In the interview, Sakura spoke about how “there was actually an atmosphere of caution around idols speaking their minds around that time”, yet she though that she “could say that anyway”.She went on to explain that she wanted to use her platform as a celebrity to influence others.

according to NBC News. After officials became aware of his status, the student was dropped from the Reserve Officers’ Training Corps and the Vermont Army National Guard; he also lost his ROTC scholarships and health and dental insurance.The student received paperwork saying he was "not medically qualified" to serve because of his HIV status. Even in 2022, when those living with HIV can keep their viral loads undetectable through a treatment regimen, the Defense Department still disqualifies anyone with HIV from enlisting or being appointed as a commissioned officer at a military academy or enrolling as an ROTC scholarship cadet.

Ex Eastenders actress Cheryl Fergison has revealed the heartbreaking moment her teenage son’s father disowned him upon learning that he was gay. The actress, who played Heather Trott in the soap, opened up to listeners on the The Hundamental Guide to Life podcast, as she talked about her relationship with her son, Alex. Cheryl, 56, couldn’t praise her son enough in the frank interview as she commended the young actor and writer and revealed how he had overcome so much adversity to become the success he is today.

A post shared by Mr. Movie Universe (@mr_movie_universe)Actor Oscar Isaac recently endeared himself even more to his queer fans by speaking against Florida’s odious “Don’t Say Gay” law.In an interview with The New York Times, the dramatic, sci-fi actor said that Disney rightly opposed the law, which forbids kindergarten through third-grade teachers from mentioning LGBTQ issues in the classroom.“It’s an interesting time where everything is parsed, and if Disney is going to own so much of the entertainment industry, they’ve got to expect to come up against some tough decisions,” Isaac said.

Selling Sunset star Chrishell Stause is no stranger to romantic drama. The third season saw the end of her marriage to This Is Us actor Justin Hartley (via text message). In the fifth season, Stause had begun dating her friend and boss Jason Oppenheim, although the two split shortly after the season wrapped filming.

Companynow positions its central character, Bobbie, as a 35-year-old woman questioning the validity of a traditional marriage. But director Marianne Elliott’s reimagined production also features another major casting switch that helped land actor Matt Doyle a Tony Award nomination for Best Featured Actor in a Musical.Doyle plays the perpetually anxious Jamie, whose pre-wedding jitters serve as inspiration for “Getting Married Today,” an ingenious, high-velocity patter song that questions heteronormative traditions.Doyle is no stranger to Broadway, having made his debut in the original production of Spring Awakening.

To the Editor: Re “The Secrets Ed Koch Carried” (front page, May 8): I read about former Mayor Ed Koch’s closeted state of mind with a mixture of anger and sadness. As a gay psychiatrist who, in the 1980s, watched patients, friends and colleagues get sick and die from AIDS, I felt anger about the closeted mayor who refused to advocate forcefully enough for them. Yet I also felt sadness as a psychoanalyst who has observed, studied and written about the psychology of being in the closet.

In naming Matt Dorsey as the new District 6 supervisor, San Francisco Mayor London Breed has not only appointed the second gay man living with HIV to fill a vacancy on the Board of Supervisors in recent years but also someone who has personal experience combatting a substance use disorder. An alcoholic who also overused a variety of drugs, including crystal meth, Dorsey has been clean and sober for 19 months as of May 7."I was very honest about it," Dorsey, 57, told the Bay Area Reporter about his discussion with Breed when he spoke with her privately last month about his interest in being named the supervisor for the city's South of Market, Treasure Island, and Mission Bay neighborhoods.

admitted to the 1988 murder of American Scott Johnson to over 12 years in jail for the crime.Scott Philip White, 51, who now identifies as gay, will serve a minimum of at least eight years and three months behind bars for the killing of Johnson, whose naked body was found at the bottom of the cliffs near Manly in northern Sydney in December 1988. Johnson was 27 at the time of his murder.

Donald Trump, believes Black people are “more racist” than white people, and objects to being called “gay”, preferring to be called “a conservative who likes men”. He recently spoke out in support of Florida’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ bill.Related: Herschel Walker’s gay son just shared his thoughts on Ukraine and we’re all a little stupider nowLast week, he decided to weigh on on the current abortion debate in the US, following the leaked draft of the upcoming Supreme Court ruling on Roe v.

We had high hopes for David Eldridge’s new play – the second part in a trilogy, Middle follows on from 2017’s Beginning, which we caught when it transferred to the West End and we absolutely loved it. A cleverly-constructed two-hander, over the course of 100 minutes we gained an insight into the beginnings of a potential romance – guy meets girl at a house party, a conversation ensues, one thing leads to another and… well, you know how it goes. Beginning was a play overflowing with clever lines, dripping with subtext, and very relatable and human exchanges.

Netflix show Sex Education.Related: ‘Sex Education’: Still redefining what it means to be black and gay on TVDoctor Who started back in 1963. Gatwa will make his debut in 2023 as the 14th Doctor.

Big Brother winner Brian Dowling and his husband, choreographer Arthur Gourounlian have opened up about the difficulties they faced as a gay couple trying to adopt or access surrogacy in Ireland. On Thursday, May 5, the pair announced they had a baby on the way on their socials and later they revealed that Dowling’s sister Aoife […]

Galway boy Zac Johnson has made a splash in the international gay porn industry. Appearing in productions from some of the biggest companies in the porn industry, the Irish native has been nominated for eight Grabby Awards and raised a lot of temperatures in the process. Zac shared his journey in the industry, from getting […]

EX-EASTENDERS star Cheryl Fergison claims her son's dad disowned him when he came out as gay aged 16. The actress, who played Heather Trott in the soap, opened up about her relationship with son Alex on The Hundamental Guide to Life podcast.

Popular South Korean K-Pop singer and actor Holland said he was the victim of a homophobic attack last week. Holland, one of the few out gay K-Pop singers, said he was attacked on May 5, while he was walking in the Itaewon neighbourhood in Seoul. Trigger Warning: This story has details and visuals of a homophobic attack, which might be distressing to some readers. For 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTQI peer support call QLife on 1800 184 527 or webchat.The Itaewon area, where the incident occurred is the popular LGBTQI night life district in South Korea.The photo showed bruises to his head and face.

Oscar-winner Ariana DeBose has been tapped to host the 2022 Tony Awards.