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Published by DPA International 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… Read More View the full article

Published by Radar Online 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… Read More View the full article

Published by Raw Story (UK) 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… Read More View the full article

Published by AmoMama 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 “… Read More View the full article

Published by ANI News 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… Read More View the full article

Published by Mirror 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… Read More View the full article

Published by The Detroit News 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… Read More View the full article

Published by OK Magazine (AU) 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 … Read More View the full article

Published by The Sacramento Bee 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… Read More View the full article

Published by Reuters 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… Read More View the full article

Published by Reuters 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… Read More View the full article

Published by Radar Online 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… Read More View the full article

Published by NJ.com 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… Read More View the full article

Published by Reuters 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… Read More View the full article

Published by New York Daily News A big-money donor to Rep. George Santos Thursday denounced the scandal-tarred lawmaker for ripping him off— along with many others. Josh Eisen, a Westchester County business and onetime congressional candidate, said he donated the maximum allowable donation to Santos to help forge a GOP majority in the House of Representatives. He was shocked to find out Santos allegedly diverted the cash for his own personal expenses as outlined in an Ethics Committee report. “He stole $5,800 from me,” said Eisen, 51, who lives in Harrison, NY. “He spent it on Botox and everything else.” “He's not a normal du… Read More View the full article

Published by Socialite Life Hello, hello, hello! It's that time of the week when we catch up with the fierce and fabulous queens of the international Drag Race universe. This week, we talk love and relationships with the queens, celebrate a second season of a series from the House of Avalon, and are treated to wig wizardry from. Jaymes and makeup magic from Trixie and Patrick Starrr. In addition, we get advice from Bob and Monét, go backstage with Alaska, and peek into the closet of fashion queen Utica. There's lots of news and updates for you this week, so let's bring it to the runway! Last week on Drag Race UK, it was … Read More View the full article

Published by Hong Kong Free Press Gay Games Hong Kong 2023 closed on Saturday after an nine-day run of sporting competitions and cultural events, which saw athletes from 41 countries and territories competing. The event was hailed as “the best Gay Games ever,” and represented “a small step towards LGBTQ+ inclusion,” organisers said during the closing ceremony. The event, which saw over 600 competitions held between November 3 and 11, marked the first time ever the Gay Games had been hosted by a city in Asia. Joanie Evans, co-president of the Federation of Gay Games, hailed the Hong Kong's Gay Games as setting the “benchmark to… Read More View the full article

Published by Kent Online By day, Nathan Martin is one of the county’s foremost funeral directors; respectfully conducting the final arrangements for families coping with the emotional punch of the loss of a loved one. But come the weekend, the 44-year-old takes charge of a very different ceremony; the release of energy to pounding beats and throbbing bass at some of the biggest clubs both at home and abroad. As a moonlighting DJ, music producer and club night promoter, he swaps the top hat and black suit for the record decks and headphones. And he’s enjoyed considerable success. He’s performed around the world, holdin… Read More View the full article