As fanfare blares, female sprinters at the starting line suspiciously eye a man in a wig. A hulking, goateed wrestler slams a woman half his size to the mat. An ominous voice-over intones that women's sports are being “trans-formed.” No, this isn't the beginning of a classic cross-dressing comedy. It's the trailer for “Lady Ballers,” a new right-wing movie that farcically depicts cisgendered men claiming to be women in order to dominate women's sports. At first glance, it's easy to dismiss the movie as yet another example of the meme that conservatives only have one joke, repeated ad nauseam, …

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Even Adele gets stage fright in front of her favorite celebrities! In a new interview, published on Thursday, December 7, the singer, 35, revealed one of the guests she was petrified to perform in front of during her Las Vegas residency: Lady Gaga. “And I've spent a bit of time with her, but I rate her so hard. I was like, ‘The show's terrible. It's rubbish. I'm singing terribly. I'm not funny. My dress is rubbish this week.' I was judging myself. And she's not like that. But she made me really, really nervous,” the Grammy winner said, adding that she almost “shat myself the whole show.” “The …

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Hanukkah is officially here and many famous faces are already celebrating the annual Jewish holiday online. Hanukkah 2023 officially begins Thursday night (Dec. 7) and will be observed over the next eight days. This special occasion is marked by lighting candles in a menorah, which is a special candle holder featuring nine branches. Typically, one branch is placed above or below the other candle placements and its candle is used to light the other candles. Some festivities for this time include gathering with loved ones, eating delicious food, singing Hanukkah songs and playing the game of dre…

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By Caroline Gaspich Thor star Chris Hemsworth sent fans pulses racing as he took to Instagram sharing a video of him wearing nothing but a towel. The former superhero's ripped body was on full-display in a newly posted clip he shared of his pals pranking him fresh out of the shower. In the video, the Hollywood hunk was singing to himself while exiting his bathroom when a group of his friends set up a camera and jumped out of the shadows to scare him. The famous star visibly sprung in surprise then doubled over in laughter. The 40-year-old star playfully captioned the video: “Who needs enemies …

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Republican Speaker of the House Mike Johnson is promoting his far-Christian right beliefs in his latest fundraising email, which asks, “Does America Need More God, Patriot?” Johnson, who last year was the lead sponsor of a federal “Don't Say Gay” bill, lamented in his email that an increasing number of high school students identify as LGBTQ+. He also claimed “America is hanging on by a thread,” “I fear America may be beyond redemption,” and said, “we live in a depraved culture.” “I'm uneasy, Patriot,” Johnson's email, sent via the National Republican Campaign Committee (NRCC), begins, as Insid…

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Now that Bobby Berk is no longer part of the “Fab Five” in Netflix's hit series Queer Eye, the search is underway to replace the remaining four members with fresh meat, a source exclusively tells OK!. “What did these guys expect? When the series was rebooted, all the original guys were replaced with the current group. Now it's time to do the same again. Finding the new, cuter and younger shiny object is what TV is all about,” a source exclusively dishes to OK! about the remaining four men: Karamo Brown, Jonathan Van Ness, Tan France and Antoni Porowski. Berk, who is the interior designer exper…

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Mike Johnson, delivering the keynote address to a far-right Christian nationalist group Tuesday, likened himself to Moses and declared God had charted his path to become the Republican Speaker of the House, after telling him in his prayers to prepare. Speaker Johnson, a Christian nationalist who falsely claims the Constitution's separation of church and state is a “misnomer” and has declared the United States is not democracy but a “biblical” republic, is an attorney who once worked for a far-right organization that has since been designated an anti-LGBTQ extremist group by the Southern Povert…

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MIAMI — The organization in charge of Advanced Placement courses offered in high schools across the country on Wednesday released the final version of its new African American Studies course, notably leaving out some lessons Gov. Ron DeSantis and the Florida Department of Education called out earlier this year for what they said was an effort to “push an agenda” on students. A review of the 300-page course by the Miami Herald shows the College Board decided to exclude topics on the Black queer experience — a topic DeSantis has singled out in his criticism — and only include the Black Lives Mat…

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Virgin Atlantic has launched its first lifestyle collection. The airline – which was founded by Richard Branson, whose Virgin Enterprises still owns 51 percent of the company – has worked with British designers Fenella Smith and Oliver Co. on a new range “inspired by the needs” of the brand's customers. Premium items in the collection include a Queen of the Skies jumper inspired by the famous ‘Fly Virgin Atlantic' sweater worn by Princess Diana in the 1980s. The item – priced at £70 – is available in navy and cream. The range includes a jumper featuring the airlines LGBTQ+ mascot Oscar, as wel…

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Survivor star Katurah Topps revealed she was in a cult and religion she later escaped, after becoming homeless at the age of 14. She has since gone on to not just excel on the gruelling CBS show, but also as a lawyer. As a result of Katurah's story, many are hoping she takes home the win – and pronto. Now, Katurah is a civil rights lawyer for a top firm in the USA, with eight years of experience, but life growing up was tough for the Survivor 45 cast member. The 35-year-old grew up in St. Louis and now lives in New York. She also said she's “always in survival mode” due to being a black, queer…

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Was Cary Grant Gay? He was ‘fluid' Jason Isaacs who played the icon actor says #shorts #lgbtq Join the uInterview channel for access to exclusive videos & opportunities to ask our celebrity guests your questions: https://bit.ly/40F7coQ LEAVE A COMMENT OR A REACTION so we know how you really feel! Follow us: IG: @uinterview Twitter: @uInterview Facebook: @uInterview

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After a year of hardship — shootings, war and uncertainty regarding artificial intelligence — the Pantone Color Institute has announced that Peach Fuzz, a warm and fuzzy hue between pink and orange, is the Color of the Year for 2024. Looking back at 2023, you can't help but wonder if one of Pantone's most popular colours this year — no, not Viva Magenta, the official Color of the Year, but PMS 219C (commonly referred to as Barbie Pink) — influenced Pantone's choice, which was announced Thursday. In an interview last week about 2024's choice colour, Laurie Pressman, vice president of Pantone, d…

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Florida Republican Party Chairman Christian Ziegler is currently under criminal investigation after being accused of raping a woman who claimed to have been involved in a three-way relationship with Ziegler and his wife, Bridget Ziegler, RadarOnline.com has learned. The couple wields significant influence in Florida GOP politics, with Bridget being a co-founder of “Moms for Liberty” and a member of the Sarasota County School board. The submission of a heavily redacted police complaint on October 4 prompted the investigation. However, the words “rape” and “sexual battery” were reportedly left u…

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Kalen D'Almeida, a figure in the far-right student group Turning Point USA, has been charged with assault of an LGBTQ instructor at Arizona State University, reported KPNX's Brahm Resnik on Thursday. D'Almeida has been charged with misdemeanor harassment, assault and disorderly conduct, according to court documents obtained by Resnik. Also charged is Braden Ellis, who reportedly worked as D'Almeida's videographer. The attack, which began when TPUSA members confronted the instructor and was caught on film in October, was investigated by ASU police as a possible hate crime, reported 12News at th…

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Barry Manilow recently performed at the Rockefeller Tree Lighting Ceremony, and fans immediately noticed the singer's stiff face. Many of them claimed he went under the knife and went overboard. Renowned singer Barry Manilow is already 80 years old but still has the same powerful and charismatic voice he has wowed the world many times with before. He recently appeared at the Rockefeller Tree Lighting Ceremony in New York City and had fans shocked with his appearance. Many turned to social media to air their thoughts about the “Mandy” singer's face. One fan was horrified to see Manilow's face “…

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Kathmandu [Nepal], December 1 (ANI): Getting clicked with their marriage registration certificate was no less than holding a victory trophy for Maya Gurung and Surendra Pandey — Nepal's first gay couple — who got the recognition of their marriage in a historic development for the Himalayan nation. Maya — officially recorded as Ram Prasad Gurung with Nepali database later changed the name to female meaning “Love” on Wednesday (November 29, 20230) formally registered marriage — between a transwoman and a cisman — at her hometown in Lamjung. “It became one of the moment, which I cannot forge…

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By Lucretia Munro Bridgerton star Jonathan Bailey may have secured his position as an acclaimed actor but he candidly revealed that during his teenage years at school, he struggled with his identity as there wasn't a positive LGBT+ presence in schools. The 35 year old star appeared on This Morning to talk about his involvement with a charity called Just Like Us, which aims raise awareness in schools on LGBT+. And he told hosts Alison Hammond and Dermot O'Leary that he felt “alone” growing up. He candidly admitted: “I realised it [LGBT+] was not in the curriculum so I felt very alone. ” He adde…

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Sure it's a concert film, but it's so much more than that: “Renaissance: A Film by Beyoncé” is a startlingly intimate portrait of the 42-year-old singer, cultural icon and singular force of nature, capturing her during and behind the scenes of her 2023 Renaissance World Tour. The concert footage is remarkable, much of the movements performed directly into cameras, giving viewers an onstage view of the action and the lavish costumes worn by Beyoncé and her dancers. But it's that behind the scenes footage, the offstage moments, where “Renaissance” truly shines. Beyoncé is typically a very guarde…

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Former Jessie star Karan Brar is opening up about coming out and dealing with alcohol abuse and depression. In an essay published on Thursday, November 30, the child actor recalled the moment where he first revealed he was bisexual to his inner circle. The first people he shared his truth with were best friends and roommates Sophie Reynolds and the late Cameron Boyce. Brar described that he let the news slip when he was drunk and vomiting in the toilet at the trio’s place. “The moment the words left my mouth, I regretted it. I could barely see straight, but I ended up trying to do some damage …

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Abraham Lincoln vs. Stephen Douglas it was not. Thursday night's debate between two of America's best-known governors — Democrat Gavin Newsom of California and Florida Republican Ron DeSantis — was intended to be a prime-time look at the sharp red-blue political divide in this nation. But host Sean Hannity and Fox News executives set up the questions for issues that painted California, and by extension Newsom, in the worst way. Given that he had to play defense throughout, Newsom carried himself well, calling out hypocrisy and inaction by DeSantis and Republicans. He rightfully pointed out Cal…

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WASHINGTON (Reuters) – Here are reactions to the death of retired Justice Sandra Day O'Connor, the first woman on the U.S. Supreme Court, whose centrist views and shrewd negotiating skills allowed her to steer the nation's law for much of her quarter-century tenure: FORMER PRESIDENT BARACK OBAMA “When a young Sandra Day graduated from Stanford Law School near the top of her class – in two years instead of the usual three – she was offered just one job in the private sector. Her prospective employer asked her how well she typed and told her there might be work for her as a legal secretary. “For…

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By David Alire Garcia MEXICO CITY (Reuters) – A historic Mexico City church has morphed into the capital's largest migrant shelter, with hundreds of sleeping mats stacked high inside and a growing tent city clustered around it where many await news before resuming their risky trek north. The noisy, makeshift migrant hub located just blocks behind the president's downtown offices is the latest sign of Mexico's struggle to handle record migration from across Latin America. The Catholic church's activist pastor has for years opened its doors and spacious nave to the homeless or otherwise marginal…

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Jussie Smollett lost his fight to appeal his conviction over the 2019 hoax attack and is likely headed back to jail, RadarOnline.com has learned. The ex-Empire actor discovered his fate on Friday when the three-judge panel in an Illinois appeals court voted 2-1 to uphold his 2022 conviction. Smollett, 41, is expected to return to a Chicago jail to complete his 150-day sentence — but he's no stranger to a jail cell. The disgraced star spent a total of six days behind bars in Cook County Jail following his conviction. He was released as he battled to get his sentence overturned. Despite the deci…

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Drivers without E-ZPass headed into New York City would be forced to pay up to an extra $22.50 in congestion pricing fees, according to new details of the plan released Thursday. The fee for non-commercial drivers with E-ZPass would be $15, though those using the Holland and Lincoln tunnels with or without E-ZPass get a $5 toll credit. The Metropolitan Transportation Authority detailed the long-awaited fee structure for passenger vehicles entering Manhattan south of 60th Street puts the final number in the middle of various proposals that had the fees between $9 and $23. The MTA considered 120…

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MOSCOW (Reuters) -Russia's Supreme Court ruled on Thursday that LGBT activists should be designated as “extremists”, in a move that representatives of gay and transgender people fear will lead to arrests and prosecutions. The presiding judge announced that he had endorsed a request from the justice ministry to ban what it called “the international LGBT social movement”. The move is part of a pattern of increasing restrictions in Russia on expressions of sexual orientation and gender identity, including laws outlawing the promotion of “non-traditional” sexual relations and banning legal or medi…

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