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Published by PopCrush A man on Reddit revealed his ex-wife is upset because he didn't invite her to his wedding to his now-husband. “I was married to my ex-wife for two years before we divorced because I realized I was gay. I had been out as bi from age 16 as I knew I liked men but also liked women, however, I realized when I was 24 that I didn't like women,” he wrote. “So I told my wife I wanted a divorce but said I was happy to co-parent our 1-year-old [at the time], she agreed. We both lived in London until recently … I moved to Switzerland to live with my now-husband and we got married there,” the man continued… Read More View the full article

Published by Reuters By Villen Anganan PORT-LOUIS (Reuters) -The Supreme Court of Mauritius has struck out a colonial-era law criminalising same-sex relations, bucking a trend elsewhere in Africa where a string of countries have passed or proposed anti-LGBT legislation. In a ruling on two cases brought by members of the gay community in the Indian Ocean island nation, the court said section 250 of the Mauritian criminal code, which dated back to 1898 during British colonial rule, was unconstitutional. “Section 250 was not introduced in Mauritius to reflect any indigenous Mauritian values but was inherited as part … Read More View the full article

Published by OK Magazine Maren Morris is getting candid about distancing herself from country music. During a Wednesday, October 4, appearance on the “New York Times' Popcast” podcast, the “My Church” vocalist, 33, admitted that she was no longer able to make excuses for her fellow artists' bad behaviors, leaving her to readjust her relationship to the entire community. “I love living in Nashville, I have my family,” she said of the southern city. “There's a reason why people come there from L.A. and New York to write with us. It's because we have amazing songwriters there. That's not gonna change.” “I couldn't do thi… Read More View the full article

Published by Chicago Tribune CHICAGO — Dave Chappelle, who turned 50 recently, climbed into a boxing ring of a center stage at the United Center on Wednesday. There were no ropes, no turnbuckles, no gloves. The Champ looked relaxed, cheerful, and wearing a loose sleeveless work shirt, strong. We know he's the Champ — weight class: stand-up comedy, still performing — because he said so: He last toured with Chris Rock and Rock is the greatest, other than himself. He gets asked a lot about what he would have done if Will Smith tried to hit him, he said. He says he doesn't know. But he has come to realize that he has been bot… Read More View the full article

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Published by Radar Online (UK) Petty songbird Mariah Carey is viciously defending her Queen of Christmas title after Cher announced plans for a holiday album, a first for the legendary singer, RadarOnline.com has learned. Carey, 54, has had a chokehold on Christmas tunes for years thanks to the massive success of her 1994 rendition ofAll I Want For Christmas Is You. While Carey continued to cash-in on the song every December, she wasn't ready to share a slice of the pie with Cher, 77. When the 77-year-old singer teased about her upcoming holiday album, fans rejoiced — and one jokester even tweeted about feeling relief over … Read More View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Billy Porter has “survivor's guilt” for leading a full life with HIV. The 53-year-old singer and actor was diagnosed with the disease in 2007 and he always feels grateful so many medical advances have been made in treating the condition for his generation when so many before him lost their lives to AIDS. Speaking to Gay Times, Porter said: “I've had survivor's guilt. I've been HIV positive since 2007 and it f***** me up for a minute. “It's not lost on me that I am part of the generation that has kicked the door down, and I get to walk through that door – that doesn't happen often.” Initially, … Read More View the full article

Lady Gaga, Mick Jagger, Stevie Wonder and Rolling Stones Let You Hear “Sweet Sounds of Heaven”; ‘“Mick wants to see you.” I only know one Mick, so I walked …the hallway, opened the door. It was a portal to the 70’s. — LISTEN The Rolling Stones have teamed up with Lady Gaga and Stevie Wonder to release a new single, “Sweet Sounds of Heaven,” a gospel-infused track that is part of their upcoming album, “Hackney Diamonds.” The album, set to release on October 20, marks the Stones' first LP of original material in 18 years. [This post contains video, click to play] Mick Jagger, in an interview with Zane Lowe on Apple Music 1, described the collaboration as a “great experience,” noting that he had “never heard [Lady Gaga] sing quite that style before.” The recording process was live, with Gaga “just coming in the room and her just opening up and seeing her bits and feeling her way and then getting more confident” The Song's Composition The song opens with a rolling piano riff and features Jagger in classic barroom crooner form. Lady Gaga joins in on the second verse, her voice rising to match Jagger's in a “high and sweet churchy register.” The track eventually builds to a crescendo of guitar, drums, saxophone, and keyboards, culminating in a “growly soul shout-off” between Jagger and Gaga. Stevie Wonder contributes to the track with soulful Fender Rhodes, piano, and Moog. The song was recorded live in the same room, a rarity in an era of digitally stitched A-list collaborations. Someone said “Mick wants to see you.” I only know one Mick, so I walked down to a studio at the other end of the hall and opened the door. It was a portal to the 70’s. –Lady Gaga Gaga described how it came about on Instagram: The new album also features contributions from Paul McCartney, Elton John, former Rolling Stones bassist Bill Wyman, and the band's late drummer Charlie Watts. The previous single from the album, “Angry,” debuted with a video starring Sydney Sweeney (Pitchfork). The song is part of the gand's first original album in 18 years. Related Towleroad articles: Lady Gaga To Moscow: ‘You Can Be Gay In My House' Lady Gaga Wears Decapitated Corpse For ‘X Factor' Performance Lady Gaga's Appearance For Biden In Pennsylvania Has Trump In Attack Mode View the full article

Published by Raw Story In the wake of prosecutions that decimated the former leadership of extremist groups like the Oath Keepers and the Proud Boys, white nationalist “Active Clubs” are growing, Rolling Stone reported. “The Active Clubs are who the Proud Boys thought they were,” said John Lewis, a research fellow at the Program on Extremism at George Washington University. “They’re who the Proud Boys wanted to be.” Active Club don't sport their racist ideologies out in the open. Instead, they wrap it in a veneer of physical fitness, self-improvement, and “white unity,” the report said. POLL: Should Trump be allowed… Read More View the full article

Published by Euronews (English) In the heart of St. Petersburg, Sof, a volunteer at Centre-T, helps Russia’s trans community get care. He is currently inundated with a stream of desperate pleas for aid. “I had to learn how to help people in completely different states of despair”, he told Euronews. “Many didn't know what to do next, many were afraid or in critical psychological conditions.” Centre-T is one of the largest organisations connecting Russia's transgender community with medical care, hormones and even support for those seeking to flee the country. Why is Russia ramping up attacks on LGBT rights during the Ukraine … Read More View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Savage Garden singer Darren Hayes has filed for divorce from his husband after 17 years of marriage. The 51-year-old star cited irreconcilable differences as he filed dissolution documents on Monday (18.09.23) in Los Angeles, according to TMZ. Darren and British screenwriter Richard Cullen, 53, got hitched in a private marriage ceremony in London in 2005, and the pair entered into a formal civil partnership, also in London, less than a year later. In July 2013, the former couple wed in the US after applying for a marriage licence in California, in support of those campaigning for same-sex marr… Read More View the full article

Published by OK Magazine Captain Sandy Yawn is engaged! The beloved Below Deck Mediterraneanstar revealed in a Tuesday, September 19, Instagram post that she officially proposed to her girlfriend of five years, Leah Shafer,during a romantic dinner by the sea. “It official ! I asked Leah to marry me, and she said YESSSSS We are engaged! stay tuned for wedding 💍,” Yawn captioned the slew of sweet photos of the life-changing moment, which reportedly occurred last week. The Bravo star and the gospel singer began dating in 2018 after first connecting through social media. After half a decade together, Yawn knew it was time… Read More View the full article

Published by OK Magazine (AU) Rosie O'Donnell vividly remembers the life-threatening health scare she suffered more than 10 years ago. During a guest appearance on the Monday, September 18, episode of “The Best Podcast Ever” with co-hosts Raven-Symoné and Miranda Pearman-Maday, The Flintstones star got candid about a “massive heart attack” she endured at the age of 50. “I should’ve died,” admitted O'Donnell, now 61, before setting the scene of the almost-fatal day. The famed comedian happened to be in the parking lot of a hospital picking up a friend when someone randomly asked for assistance. “She said ‘Rosie, will you he… Read More View the full article

Published by Celebrity Tidbit Elton John is selling his incredible million-dollar Atlanta condo, and it oozes every ounce of luxury. The music legend has put his condominium on the market for a staggering $5 million. Looking in, we can dream what it’d be like to live in the lavish property with breathtaking views. It’s clear the place he’s called his US home for 30 years is worth the price tag. Elton John’s impressive property portfolioThe celebrity hitmaker recently wrapped up his Farewell Yellow Brick Road tour as hundreds of thousands of fans rushed to see him perform for the last time. Spanning 330 concerts across the … Read More View the full article

Published by uInterview.com On Wednesday, Grammy-winning icon Cher, 77, was photographed with her music executive boyfriend Alexander “AE” Edwards, 37, in the front row of the Balmain show at Paris Fashion Week. Cher, 77, wore a long velvet white jacket with a black embroidered design and slacks. Edwards coordinated with her, dressed in black sunglasses and a black suit with a white button-down. Throughout the show, the two were seen nuzzled up against one another The music industry duo met at Paris Fashion Week last year and began to date in the fall of 2022. They made headlines when they were spotted with hands interl… Read More View the full article

Published by Reuters By Brendan Pierson (Reuters) – A federal appeals court on Thursday allowed Tennessee and Kentucky to enforce laws banning gender-affirming medical care for minors, such as puberty blockers, hormones and surgery. By a 2-1 vote, the Cincinnati, Ohio-based 6th U.S. Circuit Court of Appeals rejected a challenge by families of transgender children who had argued that the bans discriminated on the basis of sex. The ruling is the second by a federal appeals court upholding such laws, after the 11th Circuit ruling revived an Alabama law. On the other side of the ledger, federal district courts in Arka… Read More View the full article

Published by Raw Story The first Catholic diocese to ever exist in America has filed for bankruptcy in anticipation of a wave of sex abuse lawsuits, The Baltimore Banner reported. The Archdiocese of Baltimore made the move in the wake of a new state law that was passed in April which opens the church to a flood of legal claims. This Sunday, Maryland’s statute of limitations will lift, allowing claims for alleged crimes that happened years ago. As The Banner points out, bankruptcy effectively halts the litigation. In an interview with The Banner ahead of the bankruptcy filing, Archbishop William E. Lori said the chur… Read More View the full article

Published by SI Swim By Ananya Panchal German pop star Kim Petras, who moved to Los Angeles when she was 19, made history in February when she became the first transgender woman to win a Grammy Award for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance. She earned the honor for her hit single “Holy” with singer Sam Smith. “I don’t think anything could have prepared me and I don’t think I’ll ever really have that feeling again. It was completely incredible,” she shared. “I’m so grateful to Sam for wanting me to give a speech and kind of pushing me to do it because I was so scared. [Smith] was like, ‘If we win, I want you to do it be… Read More View the full article

Published by Chicago Tribune CHICAGO — As Raquel García-Álvarez guides hikers on a trail surrounding the Sand Ridge Nature Center, her remarks on flora and fauna are interrupted by geese honking. She explains, as curious onlookers admire the birds skirting the water, that there’s more to them than meets the eye. Geese are known to display “homosocial behavior,” she said. For example, there’s been documented instances of two male geese pair-bonding with each other. “Wildlife does not live within the context of us assigning them, ‘Oh, you’re gay, you’re straight.’ They show homosocial behavior because they use it to bond. … Read More View the full article

Published by The Street By Daniel Kline Travis Kelce arguably became the most recognizable player in the National Football League when Taylor Swift showed up on Sept. 24 to sit with his mom while the Kansas City Chiefs beat the Chicago Bears. The two have been rumored to be dating since Kelce expressed his interest in the singer on a social-media page. Arguably the biggest star in the world (sorry, Beyonce, BTS, and Harry Styles), Swift has been on a long stadium concert tour that has smashed records. DON'T MISS: Beloved retailer (mostly) shuts down brand, closes stores She's a savvy businessperson who has turned pas… Read More View the full article

Published by OK Magazine (CA) Jonathan Van Ness isn’t letting Megyn Kelly get the last word! On Thursday, September 28, the Queer Eye star took to Instagram to respond to a clip from “The Megyn Kelly Show” where Kelly mocked him for his Monday, September 25, appearance on Dax Shepard’s “Armchair Expert” podcast. The 36-year-old included the clip of Kelly, 52, as she pretended to cry over trans rights after Van Ness got emotional on Shepard's show about the minority group, saying he’s “so tired of having to fight for little kids because they just want to be included.” “You know what, Jonathan? Same. Same. I’m so tired too. … Read More View the full article

Published by The Mercury News Dianne Feinstein, California’s longest-serving U.S. senator who led San Francisco through its darkest and most violent days as mayor in the 1970s and later authored a federal ban on assault weapons that lasted a decade, died Thursday night at her home in Washington, D.C. At 90, she was the oldest member of Congress and the longest-serving female in the chamber’s history. During a lingering bout of shingles earlier this year and ongoing reports of her mental decline, Feinstein resisted pressure from her own party to resign her seat. Former Speaker and fellow San Franciscan Nancy Pelosi delivere… Read More View the full article

Published by Reuters (Corrects paragraph 5 to show the American Civil Liberties Union of Texas represented the plaintiffs, not the national ACLU) By Jonathan Allen (Reuters) -A federal judge in Texas ruled on Tuesday that the state's new law limiting public drag performances was an unconstitutional restriction on speech and he permanently forbid enforcement of it. “Not all people will like or condone certain performances,” U.S. District Judge David Hittner wrote. “This is no different than a person's opinion on certain comedy or genres of music, but that alone does not strip First Amendment protection.” More than … Read More View the full article

Published by Reuters KAMPALA (Reuters) – The consideration and passage by Uganda's government of one of the world's harshest anti-gay laws have unleashed a torrent of abuse against LGBTQ people, mostly committed by private individuals, rights groups said on Thursday. The Anti-Homosexuality Act (AHA), which was enacted in May, prescribes the death penalty for certain same-sex acts. At least six people have been charged under it, including two accused of the capital offence of “aggravated homosexuality”. But the report, authored by a committee of the Convening for Equality (CFE) coalition, said the main perpetrators… Read More View the full article

Published by uInterview.com Angelica Ross has spoken out about the alleged mistreatment she was subjected to throughout her time on the show American Horror Story: 1984, and show creator Ryan Murphy‘s failure to support her. Ross starred in two seasons of the anthology series American Horror Story, as well as the series Pose, centered around the LGBTQ community in New York’s 1980 underground ball culture, both overseen by Murphy. Ross recounted the “disrespectful” behavior she’d experienced. Ross described a crew member who wore offensive shirts on set. “Every day he was wearing a racist T-shirt. One day it was, ‘BUILD T… Read More View the full article