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Published by Al-Araby The sea sent a chilling message in the middle of June, following two horrific accidents. The first: a vessel carrying 750 people across the Mediterranean, fleeing the hell of their countries towards what they believed would be a place of safety. Crammed onto a fishing trawler, they'd paid the smugglers everything they had to secure a spot. The boat is nameless, was old and rusty, with enough room for a quarter of the number that was onboard. Passengers set off from Tobruk on Libya's eastern coast, unaware the smugglers had tricked them when they said the ship was safe and assured them they wou… Read More View the full article

Hot Sun. Hot Men. Got to get to Miami. You want sun? Miami's got sun. On average, 249 days/year of sun. And amazing beaches, less-is-more fashion sense (quantity, not bling), and Latin vibe that loves both a good party and just chilling-out in its near-perfect weather. Miami is calling all sun worshippers! If you're looking to bask in the glorious sunshine, feel the warm sand between your toes, and embrace the vibrant culture, Miami is your ultimate destination. With its stunning beaches, lush gardens, and an array of outdoor activities. More for the Active LGBTQ Visitor to Miami Miami: Active, Sporty Getaway To An LGBTQ-Welcoming Destination Fighting To Stay That Way Whether you're a beach bum, a foodie, or a culture enthusiast, Miami has something for everyone, and that includes legendary, robust gay night life, art, friendly hotels. But all of it focuses and points to beaches and parks and boats that offer up tons of folks all with a focus on the beach and a lot less clothing. Miami continues to roll out the rainbow carpet. So, grab your sunscreen, put on your favorite shades, and let's dive into the sun-soaked wonders of Miami. Classic Sun Spots Vizcaya Museum and Gardens: This historic estate features stunning gardens inspired by European landscapes. Take a leisurely stroll through the lush gardens, admire the architecture of the mansion, and enjoy the beautiful views of Biscayne Bay. MIAMI BEACH BOARDWALK: This 7-mile walk, from the tip of South Beach (South Pointe Park) to the Surfside border, is the perfect way to get your steps in, and catch some rays in the meantime. Obviously, you don't have to do the whole thing in case a hot game of beach volleyball distracts you. Haulover Beach Park: Located just north of Miami Beach, Haulover Beach Park offers a clothing-optional section as well as a traditional beach area. It's a favorite spot for sunbathers and beach sports enthusiasts. Remember to follow safety guidelines, such as applying sunscreen, staying hydrated, and seeking shade when necessary. Photo courtesy of the GMCVB See More: Sunrise to Sunset BILL BAGS CAPE FLORIDA STATE PARK: The beautiful island of Key Biscayne touts the oldest structure in Greater Miami – the Cape Florida Light (lighthouse). A perfect place to greet the sunrise, beautiful views, plenty of sand, and limitations on the number of visitors each day make it a perfect destination, but plan ahead to make sure you get in. OCEAN DRIVE: The Deco District is world-famous for its colorful architecture, and South Beach's center of activity for people-watching, cocktails, and a tropical vibe that goes all night Photo courtesy Wynwood Pride – WynwoodPride.com Two Great Sun Soaked Events WYNWOOD PRIDE: For an artsy neighborhood Pride, Wynwood Pride, founded by three queer people of color, is now on the calendar of every in-the-know culture vulture in Miami during Pride month, benefitting Equality Florida. WINTER PARTY: This annual world-famous week-long celebration of queerness, music and dance on Miami Beach, benefits the National LGBTQ Task Force. (February 28 to March) Live for Art, Culture? An LGBTQ post just for your Miami Trip Wake Up in Miami: Creative Stays, Hot Spots, And Arts Events for LGBBTQ Culture Lovers Visiting South Florida Photo courtesy of Twist South Beach Shine on: Miami Nightlife KILL YOUR IDOL: DJs, live music and a life-size statue of Bruce Lee. This dive bar is a popular local hangout on Espagnola Way, and a little bit of hipster heaven. TWIST: Show off your shirtless tan in this mega dance club, with 7 bars, open 7 nights/week, 2-4-1 drinks until 9pm everyday, and everything from salsa to house music. The longest-running gay bar in Miami, its conveniently located near 12th Street Beach. Photo courtesy Sonesta Hotels Miami Check ins THE NAUTILUS SONEST MIAMI BEACH: On Collins Avenue, with a beautiful pool and outdoor seating, and an easy walk to the beach, this “Miami Modern” 1950's gem is midcentury oceanfront luxury at mid-range prices. FREEHAND MIAMI: Technically a hostel, but with private rooms and a laid-back vibe, this mixed-crowd hangout is good for any budget. A Taste of Miami: Dine in Style Photo courtesy Azabu Miami Beach A Miami Trip For the Sun Worshipper AZABU: Inspired by the Azabu District in Tokyo, this Michelin-starred outpost on Ocean Drive is fresh and light. Perfect after a day on the sand, ask about The Den – a hidden exclusive sushi bar within the Marriott Stanton South Beach hotel. ITAMAE: This Design Destrict hot spot, where Peru meets Japan, offers health-conscious fresh ceviches and low-carb deliciousness, celebrating local and seasonal ingredients. More for foodies in Miami: Eat, Love, Miami: A Culinary Journey Through Miami for LGBTQ Foodies Photo courtesy of the GMCVB – http://MiamiandBeaches.com Shop Bright W SWIMWEAR: Everything from board shorts to thongs, if beach time means speedo time for you, this is the place. Even if it isn't, this LGBTQI+ more-than-friendly store may have what you're looking for. LAPIS SPA: The spa at the Fountainbleau hotel has everything you need to let that tan set in, or offer some relief if you overdid it a bit on day one. On the menu are ocean-sourced mineral scrubs, mineral pools and eucalyptus steam baths. Featured image courtesy o f Photo courtesy of GMCVB View the full article

Published by The Street By Colette Bennett While many businesses prefer to remain neutral on thorny topics such as politics, Unilever-owned (UL) – Get Free Report ice cream brand Ben & Jerry’s has always opted to take a bold stand instead on many a liberal topic. From its “Issues We Care About” section on its website to its stance on gun violence in America, the brand has been famously progressive for decades — but with its latest take, some think its gone too far. READ MORE: Bud Light’s New Ad Campaign Is Off to a Rough Start On July 4, the brand shared a graphic on its official Twitter that suggests the idea of re… Read More View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Kevin Spacey is said to have asked one of his sexual assault accusers if he liked to “be f*****” before he allegedly grabbed the man's genitals “with force” at a charity gala. The Oscar-winning actor, 63, is facing 12 charges of sexual assault and appeared at London's Southwark Crown Court on Wednesday (05.07.23), where the second of his four alleged victims also claimed he had been “aggressive” towards him and accused the star of “laughing” at him during the alleged assault. The court also heard ‘The Usual Suspects' star “smelt of booze” while “talking about sex” with the man at a central Lon… Read More View the full article

Published by uInterview.com Singer Ricky Martinand his husband, artist Jwan Yosef, have announced that they are getting divorced. The two have come to this decision after six years of marriage and posted a joint statement on their Instagram accounts on Thursday. “For some time, we have considered transforming our relationship, and it is after careful consideration that we have decided to end our marriage with love, respect, and dignity for our children-preserving and honoring what we have experienced as a couple all of these wonderful years.” The couple specified that their attention will be focused on their family and… Read More View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Jay-Z's mother Gloria Carter has got married to her longtime partner. Gloria and her partner Roxanne Wiltshire tied the knot in a star-studded ceremony in New York City over the weekend, with her famous son and his wife Beyonce in attendance. As reported by TMZ, other famous guests including the likes of Kelly Rowland, Tyler Perry, Tina Knowles-Lawson, Corye Gamble and Robin Roberts. It's said the celebrations on Sunday (02.07.23) went on until 1am. Bey shared a snap of her outfit on Instagram, posing in a peach ensemble, including a corseted bodysuit and matching skirt. Her and Jay's 11-year-… Read More View the full article

Published by OK Magazine Madonna was allegedly found unresponsive on Saturday, June 24, and had to be “brought back from the dead” by medical personnel. According to reports by Radar, the “Like a Virgin” singer was given a NARCAN injection to resuscitate her. NARCAN — also known as naxalone — is sometimes administered in emergency situations in order to treat a narcotics overdose. However, there is currently no evidence that the Queen of Pop was given Narcan in relation to any type of drug abuse. Aside from overdose, the life-saving medication can also be used to reverse acute septic shock, which occurs when an infect… Read More View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Dolly Parton stole her signature look from her “town tramp”. The Jolene' country icon, 77, who grew up in Sevier County, Tennessee, and once said she had spent $1 million dollars on her breast enlargements, said looking trashy was a “country girl's idea of glamour”. She is quoted in the Daily Star saying: “I based my look on the town tramp, the trash in our county. “She had long beautiful red nails, bright red lipstick, peroxide yellow hair, high-heeled shoes, short skirts. I thought she was absolutely beautiful. “I thought, ‘That's what I'm going to be when I grow up – trash.'” Dolly has cons… Read More View the full article

Published by The Street By Jena Greene Pop star and outspoken culture critic Kid Rock has never shied away from some good old-fashioned identity politics. And since Bud Light has been the most recent lightning rod in the debate over woke corporate policies, Kid Rock has naturally placed himself firmly at the center of it. DON'T MISS: Target Makes a Bold Move That Has Conservatives Angry and Calling for Boycott Earlier this summer, Bud Light, owned by parent company Anheuser-Busch (BUDFF ) sparked outrage when it voiced support for the LGBTQ+ community. Some of its core and loyal consumers, namely a right-leaning crow… Read More View the full article

Published by Knewz A former mayor of New York confirmed Tuesday he is separating from his wife, who is lesbian. But his wife said Wednesday the they are “still very much in love.” Bill de Blasio, who gave up the mayor's seat 18 months ago, has been married to Chirlane McCray for 29 years. They will not seek a divorce, but will keep sharing a Brooklyn townhouse. McCray told reporters outside their home that the couple is “figuring out how it plays out. “There's a very deep bond between us,” the New York Post quoted her as saying. De Blasio was spotted leaving their building with suitcases Wednesday morning. McCra… Read More View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Billy Porter has split from Adam Smith after six years of marriage. The 53-year-old actor met Adam, 36, at a dinner party in 2009 and they tied the knot almost a decade later but announced on Wednesday (05.06.23) that they have made the “sad decision” to go their separate ways but will make “no further comment” on the situation, a representative has confirmed. Rep Simon Halls told People: “I can confirm that Billy Porter and his husband Adam Smith have made the sad decision to end their marriage after six years. The decision was an amicable and mutual one and was made after much consideration…. Read More View the full article

Published by Knewz In a recent appearance on Michael Cohen's podcast Mea Culpa, Aubrey O'Day, the former Celebrity Apprentice star and member of Danity Kane, claimed to have had an affair with Donald Trump Jr., the son of former President Donald Trump. O'Day claimed their affair began in a gay club bathroom, revealing details about their first sexual encounter. “I was hosting a gay club and our first time going out together — he wanted to see me so bad — and I told him, ‘Well, I'm gonna be at a gay club tonight,'” she told Cohen. “So Don shows up to the gay club — and I'm talking about this is one of the biggest… Read More View the full article

Published by The Sacramento Bee Bonita A. experienced a flood of emotions as she headed back from a walk to her front porch: anger, worry, confusion and frustration. The East Sacramento resident, who requested her full name be withheld due to fear for her safety, was one of many in the city who who found flyers with anti-LGBTQ and antisemitic messaging on her doorstop. Packaged in plastic sandwich bags with gravel and other material as weights, authorities and residents found them in multiple Sacramento neighborhoods and other California cities in mid-June. Some employed the phrase “White Lives Matter,” while others featured… Read More View the full article

Published by AlterNet Mike Pence in Iowa this week is meeting with small groups but making big promises. The former Trump vice president is currently polling in fourth place in the Hawkeye State – worse than his third place position nationally. Speaking to members of the Woodbury County GOP and Republican Women at Sioux City's Pizza Ranch, Pence remarked that most of them had the “right” color hair – same as his own. Delivering his stump speech in pleated khakis and no tie, repeatedly attempting to button his sport coat, Pence answered many questions in a less-starched manner than usual, even high-fiving one woman … Read More View the full article

Published by Radar Online Republican transwoman Caitlyn Jenner clashed with conservative LGBTQ+ advocacy group Gays Against Groomers (GAG) after a board member resigned, citing an “extremely anti-gay” campaign ad from GOP candidate Ron DeSantis, RadarOnline.com has learned. On Wednesday, GAG board member David Leatherwood took to Twitter to announce that while he was resigning from his position and withdrawing from the organization altogether, the move was “strictly professional” and he was “on good terms” with GAG members. Jenner saw a problem with Leatherwood's reasoning — and didn't hold back by calling him out. “To… Read More View the full article

Published by AlterNet The Heritage Foundation and its vice president, Roger Severino, are praising the Supreme Court's decision last week favoring the First Amendment rights of a Colorado business owner and designer over the Equal Protection rights of the LGBTQ community as a “victory for tolerance.” Heritage, the once-vaunted right-wing think tank that has melded into pro-Trump MAGA right-wing extremism, just weeks ago attacked President Joe Biden and his historic White House Pride Month celebration, declaring: “The ‘Pride Flag' does not represent anything good and it certainly does not represent America. It shoul… Read More View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Kit Connor “would have preferred” to come out in a different way. The 19-year-old actor revealed his bisexuality to the world towards the end of last year following intense speculation on social media and admitted that while he “does not regret” coming out, he is not sure he would have made the announcement at all had there not been the online pressure to do so. He told British Vogue: “I think there's almost a feeling that because I'd been in the industry for a little while, there was almost this understanding that it's like, ‘Oh, well, he can take it.' I think ‘forced' isn't the right word I … Read More View the full article

Published by Reuters By Muvija M LONDON (Reuters) – The Church of England's governing body will deliberate on how priests could carry out blessings for same-sex couples when it gathers in the cathedral city of York for a five-day meeting on Friday. The assembly of bishops, clergy and laity – called the General Synod – is also due to discuss on Saturday how to protect vicars who might choose not to pray over the union of same-sex couples. The CoE, which does not allow same-sex marriages in its 16,000 churches, in January set out proposals to let gay couples have a prayer service after a civil marriage, and apologis… Read More View the full article

Published by AlterNet On Sunday night, July 2, the White House was briefly evacuated after a white powder was found inside. The Washington, D.C. Fire Department, however, found that the powder was not a type of explosive and that no one was in any physical danger. According to Washington Post sources, a preliminary test indicated that the powder was cocaine. Post reporters Peter Hermann and Tyler Pager explain, “A spokesman for the Secret Service, Anthony Guglielmi, said the substance is undergoing further testing to determine what it is, and authorities are looking into how it got into the White House. He said the… Read More View the full article

Published by GB News Hollywood actor Stanley Tucci has shared his thoughts on actors playing roles that don't match their own sexuality as a fierce ongoing debate continues. The 62-year-old said actors should not be restricted to roles as their job is “to play different people”. Tucci, who starred in The Hunger Games and The Devil Wears Prada, said an actor's role is to play characters: “That's the whole point of it.” The star was asked about his beliefs on whether “straight actors should play gay characters” following his recent role playing Colin Firth's on-screen partner in Supernova. “Obviously, I believe that… Read More View the full article

Published by The Street By Daniel Kline You can't apologize for something that many Americans — maybe most of them — don't consider wrong. If you do, then you simply anger a different group than the one that's currently mad at you without fixing things with the first aggrieved party. That's the impossible position in which Anheuser-Busch (BUD) – Get Free Report finds itself after it tried to grow its customer base via a small social-media promotion with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney involving Bud Light. The company certainly misjudged its core audience, even as its work with Mulvaney was a relatively minor … Read More View the full article

Published by AlterNet A former Republican state lawmaker says she was “Team DeSantis” before the Florida GOP governor and flailing presidential candidate's campaign over the weekend promoted a viciously anti-LGBTQ ad she says is part of his “morally wrong” and “politically misguided” attacks on LGBTQ people. Now, she says, “you couldn't pay” her to vote for him. The ad, which she calls “the most anti-LGBTQ+ ad in recent history,” is a video (below) that went viral on social media with more than 20 million views after it was reposted by Ron DeSantis‘ presidential campaign. In an apparent effort to sway far-right Rep… Read More View the full article

Published by City AM By Matt Hardy Ever thought about watching a 100m race where you knew everyone was using substances to artificially enhance themselves, rather than finding out a couple of years later when a ban is issued? Well the Enhanced Games may be for you. The idea pits competitive sport alongside the world of performance enhancing drugs in an Olympics-style format, claiming to be about pushing the human body further than non-doping athletes could. But there’s no getting away from the topic being such a taboo. Drugs in sport? It’s not for everyone. ‘Like being gay 50 years ago’And Enhanced Games president… Read More View the full article

Published by Radar Online Gilbert Arenas spoke candidly about societal norms and explained why he thinks the LGBTQ+ community is the “most unfair group walking on the planet right now,” RadarOnline.com has learned. During a new interview, the former NBA star said he felt that many individuals who identify themselves as such are quick to pontificate others while discussing that subject and more. “They have a playbook that they are only playing by, that they can only see,” Arenas told VladTV. “Nobody else gets to see this playbook but we're being judged by everything that's in this playbook, but we don't know it.” The fa… Read More View the full article