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Published by Alternet (UK) A Florida college reported this week it has seen “27 percent of its student body drop out” since Florida governor and 2024 Republican presidential candidate Ron Desantis' recent takeover, marking “the lowest retention rate of first year students in” the University of South Florida's Sarasota campus' history, The New Republic (TNR) reports. Per the news outlet, “What DeSantis once described as a culture of ‘woke indoctrination' has been replaced by one of censorship: Student murals have been painted over, and student orientation leaders were forbidden from wearing pins expressing support for Bl… Read More View the full article

Published by New York Daily News President Joe Biden on Thursday marked the 25th anniversary of the“tragic and senseless” murder of Matthew Shepard, noting that even now with federal anti-hate laws bearing his name in place, the recent rise in anti-LGBTQ violence across the country means that “our work here is far from finished.” Shepard was a gay, 21-year-old student at the University of Wyoming who was attacked and tortured by two young men before he was tied to a fence in a field in Laramie, Wyoming, on Oct. 7, 1998. He died from his injuries five days later in a hospital in Fort Collins, Colorado. Shepard's murder galvani… Read More View the full article

Published by OK Magazine (AU) Kris Jenner is still struggling to come to terms with ex-spouse Caitlyn Jenner's transition. The former Olympian and the Keeping Up With the Kardashians star were married from 1991 until their divorce was finalized in 2015. That same year, Jenner came out as transgender and changed her name. Her transition was documented over 2015 and 2016 on her series I Am Cait. However, despite going through so much together, Kris and Caitlyn's relationship is nearly nonexistent at eight years later, according to a source. “The key issue between Caitlyn and Kris is baggage,” the source said of the exes, who… Read More View the full article

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Published by NJ.com DEAR ANNIE: Here’s my situation. In my last year of college, I met the most beautiful and intelligent girl I’ve even known. We instantly hit it off and began dating. We have so much in common and share the same values and goals for life. Because we were attending college out of state, we didn’t meet each other’s parents until graduation. All six of us got along well. Fast-forward two very busy years deciding where to live, buying a house, getting married and landing two incredible high-paying jobs in our career field, we are now living “the dream.” We settled down in my wife’s hometown and oft… Read More View the full article

Published by Raw Story Fox News host Shannon Bream pushed back on Republican presidential candidate Ron DeSantis after he claimed that his state had not banned books in schools. During an interview on Fox News Sunday, Bream told the Florida governor she had recently spoken to a group of women about the targeting of LGBT students by his policies. “I was at a gathering of women the other night, very informal, off the record,” Bream explained. “But one of the women said, I think it's terrible in Florida that they're banning books. She has a child who is in the LGBTQ community and said, I don't want my child to go somew… Read More View the full article

Published by Raw Story (UK) An illustrated children's book about siblings who build a dog house together was errantly placed on a watch list of books to be potentially removed from the Huntsville-Madison County Public Library (HCPL) system in Alabama simply because its author's last name was “Gay.” AL.com reports that “Read Me a Story, Stella” by author Marie-Louise Gay was put on a list of potentially “sexually explicit” books despite the fact that it contains absolutely nothing about sex. HCPL executive director Cindy Hewitt tells AL.com that “Read Me a Story, Stella” should not have been placed on the list and said th… Read More View the full article

Published by uInterview.com Singer Melissa Etheridge has been a cultural icon for over three decades during which she came out, became an LGBTQ hero, had kids with two partners and lost a son to drugs. Her new one-woman show on Broadway, My Window, part confessional, part musical revival, tells her own story in her own words – and music. Etheridge's journey may be unique but many of the themes she covers are universal. She weaves the strands together making sense and meaning of her remarkable journey. Etheridge fan's will feel well-rewarded with this musical journey through her life. My Window is now playing at the Circl… Read More View the full article

Published by Reality Titbit (UK) 90 Day Fiance season 10’s Nikki Exotika has opened up about how her identity as a trans woman affected her romance with Justin. But fate has brought them back together – and it’s playing out on national TV. 90 Day Fiance returns with its 10th series featuring several new faces joining Jasmine and Gino, who previously appeared on Before The 90 Days. This series will follow the romance between Nicole Sanders, aka Nikki Exotika, and her partner Justin. Their love story isn’t a regular TLC plot; they dated for several years 15 years ago, meaning 90 Day Fiance is their second shot at love. Nikki an… Read More View the full article

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Published by The Street By Daniel Kline Garth Brooks loves everyone. The singer has always taken an above-the-fray, everyone is welcome in my tent approach to dealing with controversial issues. That's at least partly why Brooks has performed at inaugurations for presidents from both major political parties. Related: Dylan Mulvaney has a new idea for Bud Light amid boycott woes It's a divided world and Brooks has always been welcoming to everyone, believing that music and maybe a beer, or a glass of whisky can bring everyone together. That stand normally does not put Brooks at odds with much of the country music commu… Read More View the full article

Published by HITC Who are the main cast members of season 3 of HBO's popular teen drama series Euphoria, and where might you recognize them from? It will likely be several years before viewers get the chance to see Euphoria return to their screens, but already millions of fans around the world are desperate to know who will star in the show's third installment. Let's dive into the Euphoria season 3 cast and reveal what other TV shows and movies these young stars have featured in so far. Euphoria season 3 cast and charactersZendaya as Ruby ‘Rue' BennetHunter Schafer as Jules VaughnJacob Elordi as Nathaniel ‘Nate… Read More View the full article

Published by The Mercury News SAN JOSE, Calif. — Diablo Valley College student Zhenaleigh Doldol isn't sure how she'll vote in her first election in 2024, but she's inspired by the messages of female empowerment that radiated around her beloved summer movie “Barbie” and the blockbuster global concert tours of Taylor Swift and Beyonce. “This year has been such a pivotal point for women and women's rights,” said Doldol, 19, of Pittsburg. During a break between classes, she and a friend, Christian Ebonia, 20, agreed that “Barbie,” Swift's Eras tour and Beyonce's Renaissance concerts have given American women an unexpected foc… Read More View the full article

Published by ANI News Philadelphia (Pennsylvania) [US], October 3 (ANI): Philadelphia journalist and advocate Josh Kruger was shot and killed on Monday morning, CNN reported citing police officials. Kruger, who was 39 years old, was shot seven times in the chest and abdomen at his Point Breeze home at around 1:29 am, police confirmed. He was pronounced dead at the hospital, reported CNN. However, the police did not recover any weapons and there have been no arrests made yet, according to a police statement. Recently, Kruger had worked as a journalist and covered various issues like LGBTQ+ rights, homelessness, HIV … Read More View the full article

Published by Taste of Country Yep, Dolly Parton‘s a Swiftie — or at the very least, she's impressed with Taylor Swift‘s ability to captivate an audience. “Well good Lord, who could be better than Taylor Swift?” Parton tells Taste of Country Nights‘ Evan Paul, when asked which of today's stars are raising the bar onstage. “She's killing it. I've never seen anything like it. Yay Taylor, you go!” the country legend goes on to say. Parton adds that she's always willing to cheer along for any young act working to up their touring game, even if she's often too busy to watch their shows in person. “I honestly have to say, I work … Read More View the full article

Published by AFP New York (AFP) – Beyonce over the weekend wrapped her much-touted Renaissance World Tour, a 56-show performance epic promoting her lauded album that pays homage to dance and disco. And it's on to the next one for the 42-year-old megastar, with her latest project “Renaissance: A Film by Beyonce” now slated for release December 1. It's not the first time Beyonce has released elaborate visual companions to her music. She called both her 2013 self-titled album and 2016's “Lemonade” visual albums. She's also released concert films, documentaries, and 2019's “Homecoming,” which chronicled her headli… Read More View the full article

Published by Tribune News Service Australian filmmaker Kitty Green has made a name for herself teasing out the complex relationship of gender, labor and industry. She started in documentary filmmaking with “Ukraine Is Not a Brothel,” and “Casting JonBenet,” but her narrative debut “The Assistant,” starring Julia Garner, made a splash in a post-Harvey Weinstein film landscape. Following a young female assistant working for an unseen movie mogul, Green methodically unpacks the intricacies of this toxically sexist workplace, and the ways in which this young woman attempts to navigate and justify her presence in this world. Her la… Read More View the full article

Published by Reuters By Simon Lewis and Patricia Zengerle WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The failure of Congress to reauthorize the main U.S. program aimed at reducing the spread of AIDS sends a message that Washington is “backing down” from its leadership on the issue, State Department spokesperson Matthew Miller said on Monday. A deadline to renew long-term funding for the U.S. President's Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) passed on Saturday, despite a stop gap deal reached to avoid a partial government shutdown. “In the short term, PEPFAR will be able to continue providing the lifesaving prevention, care, and tre… Read More View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Madonna is poking fun at the Pope. In a nod to her famous quote “I would like to see the Pope wearing my T-shirt”, the Queen of Pop, 65, has been sporting a black hoodie embroidered with an image of the Catholic leader wearing a Madonna-branded robe – with the red in the picture inspired by the Jewish mysticism movement Kabbalah. The top was custom designed by Seks – a favourite of Julia Fox's – and also shows Pope Francis with a set of flaming wings. Label designers Abel Cepeda Ljoka and Will Kowall told Page Six about how the Pope design was inspired by Madonna's quote: “We used red thread i… Read More View the full article

Published by Radar Online (UK) Madonna looked healthy and upbeat while enjoying a relaxing bike ride in New York City just days before her postponed Celebration Tour is set to begin, RadarOnline.com has learned. Just months ago, the Queen of Pop had a brush with death far worse than many knew, stemming from a serious health scare. Madonna appears to still be on the mend after her manager, Guy Oseary, revealed that she had “a several day stay in the ICU” after developing “a serious bacterial infection.” She was spotted in the Big Apple this week, wearing a speckled hoodie from her merchandise line paired with a cap, matching… Read More View the full article

Published by Radar Online (UK) Cher was allegedly “terrified” that her youngest son, Elijah Blue Allman, “might die” if she did not intervene again in his substance abuse battle, RadarOnline.com has learned. Cher, 77, and Elijah, 47, whose father is the late musician Gregg Allman, have had a rocky relationship for decades. Despite going years without speaking in the past, Cher “staged an extreme intervention” as a last-ditch effort to save Elijah's life. On September 14, staff at Los Angeles' famed Chateau Marmont hotel discovered Elijah's seemingly lifeless body face down on the pavement near the entrance. Cher's troubled … Read More View the full article

Published by Taste of Country Brothers Osborne released their new self-titled album, Brothers Osborne, on September 15, and the 2023 CMA-nominated Duo of the Year stopped by the Taste of Country Nights studio to talk about that project, and many other things that they have going on in their lives. They decided to self-title their fifth studio album intentionally as they set out to make it. “Since our last record, John and I have really shared a lot about ourselves,” T.J. says. “We both felt that this is the first time that we've really truly 100 percent been ourselves, with no veil or anything.” “So when it came time to ma… Read More View the full article

Published by Reuters By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) -Pope Francis called on Catholic leaders on Wednesday to set aside politics and work to make the Church more welcoming for all, as he opened a global meeting that conservative critics say risks “poisoning” the faith. Delivering a homily in St Peter's Square at the start of the first global gathering of Church leaders, or synod, for four years, the pope said bishops should avoid “human strategies, political calculations or ideological battles”. “We are not here to carry out a parliamentary meeting or a plan of reformation,” he said in the homily of the … Read More View the full article

Published by Socialite Life For Brian Austin Green, being a father came with a plethora of new learning experiences. While stopping by NSYNC alum Lance Bass' latest podcast episode, Frosted Tips with Lance Bass, Green, 50, opened up about his experiences raising his gay son, Kassius Lijah Marcil-Green. “I would get into these conservations with Kash where it was like I really wanted to understand the things that seemed so different to me at first,” remembered Green. “And then you realize, ‘Oh, this isn't different at all.' It's just your choice of partner. It doesn't affect me at all.” “And that's the thing I'm always tr… Read More View the full article