She brought a homophobic date to gay cousin’s engagement party. It didn’t end well.

The gay serial killer dubbed the Black Doodler or just the Doodler continues to make news — 48 years after his first suspected kill.

Health experts in the UK are advising gay and bisexual men to take precautions to minimise the risk of Shigella, a sexually transmitted infection with growing antibiotic resistance.

Fox News is the most-watch cable “news” channel in America, and Tucker Carlson hosts the network’s most-watched show. Those are facts, and disturbing ones for the majority of Americans who do not watch the far right-wing extremist channel or its top personality.Take, for instance, Carlson’s attack on Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg Thursday night, a 12-minute long homophobic, hate-filled rant with a focus on attacking the very core of Democratic and progressive ideals: the belief that everyone is equal and everyone deserves a chance at the American dream, and government is a means to help achieve those goals, goals literally written in the Declaration of Independence.“Tucker Carlson brutally mocked Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg as an unqualified ‘kid’ who ‘breastfeeds, and has no business running the agency,” Mediaite reports.Not the first time Carlson has attacked Buttigieg – and by extension, every LGBTQ person – for having children, being a responsible and loving parent who took time off from work, time off that is granted under federal law, to care for his newborn twins with his husband.To Carlson, Buttigieg was chosen by the President of the United States only because he is gay, as part of some Democratic master plan to diminish or eradicate straight white men.“Today the Transportation Department which is now run by Mayor Pete Buttigieg of South Bend, finally told us,” Carlson told his right-wing viewers, “effective immediately we learned this country will undergo a quote, paradigm shift in the way we think about infrastructure.

AC Mack has carved his name into the history books of pro wrestling by becoming the first openly gay man to take home a world championship. Following his win, the American professional wrestler told his fans, “I started wrestling in 2016. And plenty of people told me, ‘You ain’t gonna never make it out of […]

news release. Five men were found murdered in Ocean Beach-Golden Gate Park area. However, police believe the same person who killed those men attacked two more men who survived. One of the victims told authorities enough information that led to the first sketch of the suspect in 1975. Another victim told police that the suspect told him that he was in art school studying to be a cartoonist.

Craig Winberry as George Michael (Photo Courtesy Hannes van der Merwe)

Moderna confirmed that the first participants have been dosed with its experimental HIV vaccine, kicking off its Phase 1 study.

Marta Balaga Coming back to Rotterdam Film Festival where he presented his short “A Bright Summer Day” only two years ago, Chinese director Lei Lei is ready to expand his audience, he tells Variety. Combining audio narration with animation and archive footage, in “Silver Bird and Rainbow Fish” – sold internationally by Asian Shadows and previously known as “Ningdu” – he creates a personal collage about his family’s – and China’s – turbulent past, with clay puppet heads obscuring faces in faded photographs.“I have been using old photographs in my previous films too, but this time, I didn’t want them to convey too much information.

Hey all y’all beautiful people. Today I find myself feeling some kind of way. The past few weeks, I have had a few instances at the shows that I need to deal with — mostly for my own personal mental health. And y’all know that me writing has somehow become my therapy. I have found that just writing stuff down and putting my thoughts in order helps me. Plus, some of the feedback I get from some of you has been really helpful. Okay, so back to these “instances” at work …

San Francisco police are doubling the reward money being offered to solve one of the city's most infamous cold cases that involved the killings of gay men.

online. LGBTQ+ history has never gotten the attention it deserves. Germans are doing a better job of exploring the racial theories of the Nazi era and the atrocities committed, while segments of America want all negative parts of our history to be ignored or “whitewashed.”As a child of two German Jewish refugees whose family was enslaved and murdered in the decade before my birth, I want to tell the next American generation that Germany quickly turned from a democracy to a killing machine in only a few years.One of the earlier agencies that Hitler created was the Committee to Combat Homosexuality and Abortion.

Whatever your entertainment needs, we got your back (and hopefully your mind) with Queerty’s weekly “Culture Club” column with some of the highlights of new releases, streaming shows, classics worth revisiting, and what to drink while you watch.Much like Leaving Neverland before it, this new documentary series has set Sundance abuzz with its raw depiction of Bill Cosby as an American Icon…and a serial rapist. Director W.

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resignation of Mayor Candace Hollingsworth, and was elected mayor in his own right in May 2o21.Ward is remembered as someone who loved Hyattsville, referring to the city in campaign statements as the “jewel in the crown of Prince George’s County.” His major political accomplishments including co-sponsoring legislation to designate Hyattsville a “sanctuary city,” expanding civic engagement, and working to ensure Hyattsville Middle School remained a construction priority, reports The Washington Post.Ward was mourned by colleagues and lawmakers across the state — many of whom were shocked by his death — who characterized him as a dedicated public servant.Gov. Larry Hogan (R) tweeted that he and First Lady Yumi Hogan were “saddened” to learn of Ward’s passing.“We extend our most heartfelt condolences to the Ward family and the people of Hyattsville as they grieve this tragic loss,” he said.Congressman Anthony Brown (D-Md.), who represents Maryland’s 4th Congressional District, including Hyattsville, also issued his condolences to Ward’s family and city residents in a tweet, calling Ward a “dedicated, thoughtful and fiercely passionate public servant.”“[Ward] was a wonderful partner in serving the needs of all our residents, and he accomplished so much for Hyattsville during his time as a Councilmember and his time as Mayor,” Prince George’s County Executive Angela Alsobrooks said in a statement.

WXIA reports. But Friday, administrators asked that the “Gay Is OK” artwork be removed, saying a parent had complained about it.

If you or someone you know are feeling distressed, call the National Suicide Hotline at (800) 273-8255. If you are an LGBTQ+ youth and need help, you can reach out to the Trevor Project at (866) 488-7386 or text 678678 to talk to someone 24/7.The city of Hyattsville, Md., announced on Wednesday that the city's mayor, Kevin Ward, had died by suicide. Ward, 44, was gay. He took office in 2020 after serving as the president of the Hyattsville City Council.“Mayor Ward was a valued and trusted leader and a fierce advocate for all the people of Hyattsville.

The Schuyler sisters in the national tour of ‘Hamilton’ which continues its run at Bass Hall. (Courtesy photo)

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With St Brigid’s Day upcoming, the Lord Mayor of Dublin, Alison Gilliland, has announced a brand new celebration of the achievements and contributions of women in Ireland throughout time with the the launching of Brigit 2022: Dublin City Celebrating Women on February 1. Audiences can expect inspiring films, compelling tours, rousing debates, insightful interviews and […]

Ireland’s first and only LGBTQ+ inclusive GAA team, Na Gaeil Aeracha (or The Rainbow Gaels)  has started its recruitment drive for the 2022 season. Players of all levels are welcome to join, and can expect a fun and diverse environment to rekindle or discover their love of our national sport. The club was founded in […]

New research shows having a greater number of older brothers increases the probability of a person entering a same-sex union at some point in their lives.

England’s decision to classify a soccer chant as anti-gay shows a game in transition, LGBTQ+ fans say, as authorities confront homophobia and racism in the home of modern football.

The Melbourne Victory football club has been fined over the death threats and abuse Josh Cavallo received from their fans at a recent game.

said on Twitter.Jérôme Salomon, France's director-general of health, added that references to sexual orientation will be removed from blood donor forms."Any person will arrive as an individual donor," he told a press briefing on Tuesday.LGBT+ donors have in theory been able to donate blood since July 2016 if they declared that they had not been sexually active for one year.

Related: Former priest explains why the Bible does NOT condemn same-sex unionsAlthough a kid being gay or bisexual should not be seen as something “sad”, telling parents not to “condemn” a child over their sexuality is obviously a good thing. Too often, parents fail to give LGBTQ offspring the support they deserve and need, citing their religion as the reason.Although official Catholic church doctrine calls homosexuality “intrinsically disordered”, the Pope has made gestures to indicate a more supportive stance.

GEMMA Collins showed off her shrinking frame in her gym gear as she worked up a sweat at the gym. The former Towie star, 40, looked slimmer than ever in black leggings and a funky patterned top as she filmed herself posing in a mirror.

Holocaust Remembrance Day was established by the United Nations to commemorate the six million Jewish victims of the Holocaust, as well as the other victims of the Nazi regime. Among them were the gay people who were arrested and killed in what is remembered as the most severe persecution of homosexuals in history.

Antoni Porowski has been announced as a cast member for Spoiler Alert, an upcoming drama led by Jim Parsons.

Midsumma Festival always sell out first and this year there is a choice of four queer pool parties. Community Darling, Frock Hudson hosts Thorne Harbour Health’s Queer Pool Party at the Prahran Aquatic Centre on 30 January.

Amy Schneider had a strange feeling about that day. It was Nov. 9, and in the first “Jeopardy!” game of the morning, she had surpassed Matt Amodio’s 38-game streak, putting her in second place for the most consecutive wins in the show’s history.

#viral #fypシ #fyp #foryoupage #gay #trans #lgbtMeanwhile, as the back and forth continues, Pako can be seen standing near the back of the group, silently watching the debate in a red skirt, leather heels, and a Stranger Things T-shirt. With eyes downcast, one of their friends reaches forward, beckoning their attention before reminding them, "You. I love you.

For much of the COVID-19 pandemic gay District 8 Supervisor Rafael Mandelman had avoided contracting the virus. Living with diabetes, he was at heightened risk if he had caught it.

California Insurance Commissioner Ricardo Lara and four major LGBTQ civil rights advocacy groups in the state have joined together to urge the United States Food and Drug Administration to end decades of restrictions on gay and bisexual men donating blood.

A number of security staff have been suspended after claims a man was beaten unconscious outside a club in Manchester's Gay Village.

Supreme Court has made it clear that public school students at all age levels possess First Amendment rights," Clay Calvert, a law professor at the University of Florida, told Newsweek. "If a student is just talking about his or her sexual orientation or sexual identity as part of their own speech—and not as part of the curriculum—the school is going to have to show that the speech causes substantial and material disruption of the educational atmosphere.""Say you've got students who want to talk about [LGBTQ issues] and now you can't encourage it—you shut it down," he said.

Pope Francis told parents of gay children not to condemn them but to support them."Never condemn a child," the pope said in off-the-cuff remarks during his weekly general audience on Wednesday, according to the Associated Press, which reported that the move was the latest outreach gesture from the Catholic church to the LGBTQ community."Parents who see that their children have different sexual orientations, how they manage that and accompany their children and not hide behind a condemning attitude," Pope Francis was quoted by the AP.The official teaching from the Catholic church calls for gay people to be respected and loved; however, it considers homosexual activity "intrinsically disordered," according to the AP.Francis has made moves during his papacy to welcome members of the LGBTQ community to the church. Recently, he congratulated an American nun, Sister Jeannine Gramick, on 50 years of her LGBTQ ministry, which was previously condemned by the Vatican, the AP added.In 2021, the Vatican's doctrinal office issued a document saying Catholic priests were not allowed to bless same-sex marriage unions; however, Francis said it can support civil union laws to give gay partners joint rights in terms of health care, inheritance issues and pensions, according to New Delhi Television (NDTV).Conservatives in the Catholic church, which counts 1.3 billion members in total, believe the pope is giving mixed messages on homosexuality and is confusing those who are faithful, NDTV added.In 2021, Pope Francis allowed publication of a Vatican document stating that the church would not bless same-sex unions because God "cannot bless sin," according to the AP.

Real Housewives of Orange County cast member Tamara Judge recently appeared on Marc MacNamara’s “Discretion Advised” podcast, where Alencar employed shockingly little discretion in discussing his days as a sex worker for the stars.In clips of the episode posted to social media, Alencar speaks openly about “sex handlers,” NDAs, and a certain Hollywood actor who he alleges did “bad things to the guys he used to hire.”“He didn’t pay over 100 people,” Alencar said before bringing up another famous actor’s alleged trysts.“This sounds like a big lawsuit,” observed Judge.Here are the clips that have been circulating:??NEW EPISODE??Fear As Folk w/ @tamrajudgeOC & @RAFAELALENCAR – @DiscAdPod @thebossofyou watch on https://t.co/ve4bLNV8Bj or listen on Apple, Spotify or wherever Tom Cruise allows. #sexhandler pic.twitter.com/o1SybmRr51— MarcMacNamara (@MarcMacNamara) January 12, 2022Why is Tamra Judge interviewing Rafael Alencar about John Travolta not paying his male prostitutes???? pic.twitter.com/JflSpSZfE0— NAACP Twigs (@turnandstomp) January 22, 2022This isn’t the first time Alencar has publicly alleged he’s had sex with famous men.In another interview with MacNamara back in 2018, he said, “I can tell dead ones because they can’t sue me.”Classy.“I did Swayze,” he continued.

Today marks the two year anniversary of NBA superstar Kobe Bryant’s tragic death. As people share their remembrances of the beloved basketball legend, we were reminded of the time he schooled a homophobic fan on Twitter back in 2013.It all started when a fan used the word “gay” as an insult:You’re gay “@Pookeo9: @kobebryant Let’s make out in bed Kobe.”— SlimPacman (@SlimPacman) February 11, 2013Bryant quickly responded:Just letting you [email protected] @pookeo9 that using “your gay” as a way to put someone down ain’t ok! #notcool delete that out ur vocab— Kobe Bryant (@kobebryant) February 11, 2013That’s when another fan chimed in to remind the basketball player of the time he was fined $100,000 by the NBA for calling a referee a “f*cking f*ggot” during a game in 2011.Bryant replied:@onepercentofone @pookeo9 exactly! That wasn’t cool and was ignorant on my part.

It Feels Good to Be Yourself: A Book About Gender Identity, which she claimed there are 112 copies of at Palm Beach County Libraries. Newsweek's search on the library system turned up no results."It's causing gender confusion with our kids and it should not be in our libraries and we should not be funding this and we should get all these books out," Moran told the committee, of which Jones is the vice-chair."This bill is a great method to get these books out and make people aware of what's going on," she said about Senate Bill 1300, which the hearing centered on.While the bill would mandate a review process of teaching materials, it is aimed at capping the salaries of local school board members so that those figures don't exceed what state lawmakers make.Addressing the room, Jones, who is the first openly gay Black person elected to the state legislature, said he did not want to wade into the politics of the issue but simply wanted to remind those at the hearing to "lead and speak with love.""I'm not going to speak about the politics of this because all of that is going to go out the window eventually," he said.

Perfect Strangers,” has quickly hit No. 1 in several countries across the Middle East and won critical acclaim, but it’s also been the subject of controversy and outrage from more conservative citizens and even lawmakers in Egypt.Attacks on social media against one of the film’s Egyptian stars, Mona Zaki, spread online since its debut on Jan.

Related: Do some gay folk marry so their straight peers will see them as “normal”?Many viewers have chipped in with their thoughts, acknowledging that what might feel comfortable with one friend may not be so comfortable with another.“It’s not really about hotness in most cases, there’s just… like, a vibe?,” said one on YouTube. “You know, something that clicks that makes physical contact with a certain friend super comfy and safe and pleasant, while with someone else it just isn’t … it’s just how we’re wired, I think… but definitely not something I’d do on purpose to hurt someone. Your character was definitely bitchy about it though.”Another, being blunter, said, “Consent given to one person doesn’t immediately apply to everyone in the same area.”One man shared a heartbreaking story from his own life.

A post shared by Colton Underwood (@coltonunderwood) Colton Underwood turns 30 years old today. The former professional football player turned reality TV star celebrated with a gathering of friends and family on the weekend in Los Angeles.It’s unclear where the event took place, but Underwood and his boyfriend, political strategist Jordan C. Brown, 39, are known to have recently bought their first home together in the San Fernando Valley district.Related: Colton Underwood and boyfriend buy house together a month after going publicSome of Underwood’s family from Denver flew in for the event.Underwood posted photos of the outdoor gathering to his Instagram, including himself and Brown holding a big birthday cake.

court has head.The teenager, who cannot be named due to her age, and two older men are accused of targeting and torturing Dr Gary Jenkins at a well-known gay haunt. Dr Jenkins, 54, died of a severe brain injury two weeks later.

The impact of the attack leaves him a shell of his regular self. And in the coming weeks and months, the show will explore in more depth the psychological impact of the attack on both Ben and his loved ones.

The Cal State Long Beach art museum, which has undergone an ambitious renovation and expansion, will open next month with exhibits by two important and influential abstract artists: Linda Besemer, who identifies as queer, and Mark Bradford, who identifies as gay.

Soyons-en fiers, ces pratiques indignes n'ont pas leur place en République. Parce qu’être soi n’est pas un crime, parce qu’il n’y a rien à guérir."It's the first time in French history that an LGBTQI+ right to protect has been voted unanimously in all chambers," says Benoit Berthe who co-founded an NGO that helped bring the bill before parliament."Usually the political parties are very divided, so it was extremely beautiful and symbolically strong to see them united to defend the right to be who you are ...