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Published by Mirror By Vassia Barba The questionnaire used in the jury selection process for Donald Trump's historic hush money trial is “by far the most exhaustive” the court has ever used, according to New York Judge Juan Merchan. Trump returned to a New York courtroom on Tuesday as the jury selection process for his historic trial, the first-ever criminal trial for a current or former US president entered its second day. The process is proving challenging as no one has been chosen to be on the panel of 12 jurors and six alternates yet, with all jurors excused either after saying they couldn't be impartial or b… Read More View the full article

Published by Mirror By Sanjeeta Bains Soap weddings always pack an emotional punch. But Wednesday night's Emmerdale episode will be especially poignant for star Ash Palmisciano. For he is walking down the aisle as the soap's first transgender groom. And despite the transphobic abuse the actor has suffered while starring on the ITV soap, it is a landmark moment for trailblazer Ash. He is pleased to give hope to teens who grew up like him, wondering if they would ever find love. Ash, who first joined the Dales as Matty Barton six years ago, says: “I am so grateful for the storyline. “To be that person that shows th… Read More View the full article

Published by AlterNet Even though the US Department of Justice declined to pursue criminal charges against Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida) last year, the House Ethics Committee is still investigating him. And a new profile suggests that investigation may soon intensify. Earlier this week, the Atlantic's Elaine Godfrey reported that, according to several of her sources, the Florida Republican sent explicit photos and videos of women to some of his colleagues in Congress. One video was allegedly of a young woman hula hooping while naked. “Matt sent this to me, and you're missing out,” one unnamed Gaetz aide said, telling… Read More View the full article

Published by DPA Germany's lower house of parliament, the Bundestag, has passed into law new regulations making it easier for people to change their first name and gender identity in official records. The reforms, which will take effect on November 1, allow people to make the changes with a simple procedure at government registry offices. The changes primarily affect transgender, intersex and non-binary people, many of whom have advocated for the reforms. Trans advocates have complained that the requirements under Germany's current transsexual law are humiliating, with those seeking a change in their name and … Read More View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Sir Elton John sent Lance Bass a gift basket after he came out as gay. The 44-year-old NSYNC star revealed the legendary singer showed his support when Lance decided to reveal his sexuality in a PEOPLE magazine interview in 2006. He told PEOPLE: “The most fun thing I got after I came out was a nice gift basket — I think on my front step — and it was from Elton John basically saying, ‘Welcome to the club'. “I was like, ‘Wow, I got a welcome basket from the king of the gay mafia'. I'm like, ‘I'm in!' I thought that was the most fun, welcoming basket you could ever get.” Lance revealed that altho… Read More View the full article

Published by The Moscow Times A song by the Russian pro-war pop star Shaman is being used in TikTok videos showing same-sex couples embracing each other, a trend that appears aimed at ironically juxtaposing “extremist” LGBTQ+ lifestyles with the song's militaristic overtones. “Moy Boy,” whose title translates into English as “My Fight,” features the lyrics “I'm Russian, I go to the end,” while its accompanying music video shows scenes of camouflaged Russian soldiers serving in occupied eastern Ukraine. Some listeners have reinterpreted “Moy Boy” into a more literal anglicization of the phrase “My Boy” and used it as backgr… Read More View the full article

Published by Mirror By Amelia Ward Nicola Peltz Beckham's new movie has been slammed by critics, who have branded her directorial debut Lola as “poverty porn”. Nicola, 29, who married Brooklyn Beckham in a lavish $3m wedding in 2022, wrote and directed the film, in which she also plays the protagonist. But it's been called “tone deaf” by movie critics, who say the film is packed with “lazy” stereotypes and is an exploitation of the struggles of the working class. In Lola, which at the time of writing has a 3.9 rating on IMDB, billionaire heiress Peltz Beckham plays the titular character – a young woman who is try… Read More View the full article

Published by Mirror By Saffron Otter Sir Ian McKellen has lived a dramatic life on and off the stage. The Lord Of The Rings legend, 84, has had two long-term partners during his decades-long career and most recently shared a romance with a co-star 54 years his junior. Sir Ian has said he isn't currently looking for a ‘domestic partner' but his life changed for the better when he came out as gay. Since 1988, the actor has been open about his sexuality, but his parents died before he had a chance to tell them. The X-Men star didn't come out until he was in his 40s, but insists “it's a different world now”. He has s… Read More View the full article

Published by PsyPost A recent study published in The Journal of Social Psychology has unearthed intriguing findings regarding sexual prejudice — the negative attitudes people may harbor towards others based on their sexual orientation. The study found evidence that heterosexual women's attitudes towards lesbian women are influenced by whether the lesbians are in a relationship. The findings indicate that heterosexual women tend to distance themselves more socially from single lesbians compared to those in relationships, with this behavior mediated by concerns over unwanted sexual advances. Interestingly, the relat… Read More View the full article

Published by The New Voice Read also: LGBTQ community faces brutal torture by Russian military in occupied territories Lokomotiv defeated Dynamo in the decisive match of the semi-final series. An official statement later appeared on the Moscow club's website, in which the advisor to the general director of Dynamo, Elena Godina, lashed out at the opponents for allegedly promoting LGBTQ propaganda after the match. “To our shame, during the broadcasts of volleyball matches, close-up shots show horrifying gestures simulating sexual acts performed by Kaliningrad Lokomotiv players aimed at opposing teams, same-sex kisses on t… Read More View the full article

Published by Mirror By Charlotte Everett Heartstopper's Kit Connor has left fans excited with his new project with a Hunger Games star. The actor has been confirmed to be starring in a theatre adaptation of Romeo and Juliet opposite Rachel Zegler. The pair will be making their Broadway debuts as Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet in an adaptation of William Shakespeare play this autumn. The Broadway show will be directed by Sam Gold and will feature music from Jack Antonoff and movement by Sonya Tayeh. It's not yet known where the play will be performed or on what dates. It's expected that tickets will go on sale … Read More View the full article

Published by Raw Story Melania Trump likely won't attend her husband's trial in the hush money case involving adult movie actress Stormy Daniels, but she reportedly shares his view that the prosecution is unfair. The former first lady was initially furious after seeing reports in January 2018 that Donald Trump had paid off the film star to conceal their alleged extramarital affair, and headed to Mar-a-Lago to cool off before returning to Washington, D.C. in time for his first State of the Union address, reported the New York Times. “She has long privately referred to the case involving Ms. Daniels as ‘his problem' a… Read More View the full article

Published by Mirror By Zoe Delaney The bond between Harry Potter author J.K Rowling and the stars of the book's film adaptation has broken over recent years, with things now seemingly unrepairable. Taking to social media on Wednesday night, Rowling took aim at actors Daniel Radcliffe and Emma Watson, following the publication of a divisive report on NHS England's gender services for children and young people. Replying to a follower on Twitter (X) who suggested Rowling would accept an apology from Radcliffe and Watson over their support of the trans community, the gender critical author criticised celebrities who … Read More View the full article