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Published by NJ.com Conservative activist James O’Keefe added another weapon to the school culture wars earlier this month when he offered to supply Bergen County parents and students with hidden cameras to expose “corruption, lies, and abuse” in the county’s public schools. “If you’re lying, cheating or stealing, you may become the next internet celebrity,” he said June 15 during the public comment section of a contentious, nearly four-hour Westwood Regional Board of Education meeting that touched on the removal of an LGBTQ Pride sign from the middle school lawn. The Bergen County district serves 2,777 children … Read More View the full article

Published by Reuters By Andrew Chung and John Kruzel WASHINGTON (Reuters) – In December, during a heated U.S. Supreme Court oral argument involving a collision between free speech protections for business owners and LGBT rights, liberal Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson, who had joined the bench only about two months before, raised the most memorable question of the day. Jackson, the first Black woman to serve on the top U.S. juridical body, suggested to a lawyer for Lorie Smith, a Christian web designer from Colorado seeking a right to refuse to design websites for same-sex marriages, that the case could be a slipper… Read More View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Caitlyn Jenner confessed she hasn't been a “perfect” stepfather in an honest birthday tribute to stepdaughter Khloe Kardashian. The Good American co-founder turned 39 on Tuesday (27.06.23) and Caitlyn – who was Bruce Jenner, a former Olympian decathlete, before undergoing gender-affirming surgery in 2017 – posted an emotional message to Khloe on her special day. She began: “Happy birthday @khloekardashian. “Being your stepfather was, and is, one of the best things that I was ever blessed with by your mother.” Khloe's dad is the late attorney Robert Kardashian, who her mom Kris Jenner, 67, was … Read More View the full article

Published by Euronews (English) Actors David Corenswet and Rachel Brosnahan have been cast to play Superman and Lois Lane in the upcoming film Superman: Legacy. There has been much speculation over who would fill Superman's shoes after Henry Cavill was dropped from the superhero franchise last year. The film, due for release in the summer of 2025, is part of an ambitious 10-year plan to revamp the DC superhero brand. Superman: Legacy, deals with the superhero's journey to make sense of both his Kryptonian alien heritage and his small-town, midwestern upbringing as Clark Kent. Superman through the ages Only three actors have … Read More View the full article

Published by New York Daily News Miss Benny, a former YouTuber gaining ground as an actor on the recently launched Netflix series “Glamorous,” has revealed she is transgender. The 24-year-old Dallas native opened up for the first time about her gender identity, sharing her backstory in an essay published by Time magazine this week. “By 8 years old, I was praying every night to wake up and somehow be like my sisters. In the morning I would wake up in the same body, and cry,” she wrote. “Over time I became highly aware of how unwelcome LGBT topics would be in my hometown. And so I kept my head down and looked for an immediate e… Read More View the full article

Published by The Street By Colette Bennett After a seemingly harmless plug for Bud Light on transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney's Instagram back in April, Anheuser-Busch InBev (BUDFF) suddenly found itself facing a full-blown PR nightmare. Since then, its coped with everything from plummeting sales to criticism from high-profile billionaires such as Mark Cuban and Kevin O' Leary. The brand also lost its spot as the #1 best-selling beer in America for the past 20 years, replaced by Modelo. READ MORE: The Bud Light Transgender Controversy and Its Impacts Explained You'd think the best thing to do in a situation like … Read More View the full article

Published by uInterview.com On Tuesday, Ryan Seacrest announced that he will take over as the new host of Wheel of Fortune. This comes three weeks after the current host, Pat Sajack, announced he will retire. Seacrest shared the news on his Twitter account stating, “I'm truly humbled to be stepping into the footsteps of the legendary Pat Sajack. I can say, along with the rest of America, that it's been a privilege and pure joy to watch Pat and Vanna on our television screens for an unprecedented 40 years, making us smile every night and feel right at home with them.” He included some praise for Sajack as well, “Pat, I l… Read More View the full article

Published by Reuters By Valerie Volcovici WASHINGTON (Reuters) – The Environmental Protection Agency on Wednesday launched a $7 billion competitive grant program that aims to give low-income communities access to residential solar panels, the latest effort by the Biden administration to expand renewable energy across the country. The agency will make up to 60 awards to community groups around the country representing specific states, Native Americans and Alaska Natives and multi-state programs. The grants are part of the $27 billion Greenhouse Gas Reduction Fund established by the passage of the Inflation Reductio… Read More View the full article

Published by Reuters By Philip Pullella VATICAN CITY (Reuters) – Pope Francis on Tuesday accepted the resignation of the bishop of Knoxville, Tennessee following a Vatican investigation triggered by a rebellion by priests and allegations that the bishop mishandled a sexual abuse investigation. The one-line statement from the Vatican gave no reason for the resignation of Bishop Richard Stika, who has denied any wrongdoing. Stika, who at 65 is 10 years short of the usual retirement age for bishops, said in a statement that he had handed in his resignation primarily because of a string of health issues, some of which… Read More View the full article

Published by Reuters LONDON (Reuters) – Oscar-winning actor Kevin Spacey is due to appear in a London court on Wednesday for the start of his four-week trial on a dozen sex offence charges. Spacey, 63, denies allegations of historic offences committed against four men which are said to have taken place between 2001 and 2013. The charges against him include indecent and sexual assaults and a more serious offence of causing a person to engage in penetrative sexual activity without consent, which carries a maximum punishment of life imprisonment. His trial at London's Southwark Crown Court is due to get underway on W… Read More View the full article

Published by Reuters UK By Dawn Chmielewski, Danielle Broadway and Sachin Ravikumar LOS ANGELES/GLASTONBURY, England (Reuters) – Call it Beyflation. Or maybe Swiftflation. The cost of certain goods is retreating in some places, but that doesn't include live music. Concert tickets have surged in price, to the point where economists are noticing. Fans are shelling out a fortune for tickets to see the world's biggest music acts, including names like Taylor Swift and Bruce Springsteen who haven't toured for years. And while few doubt the star power of Beyoncé live, until now people weren't factoring her into national inf… Read More View the full article

Published by The Spun By Chris Rosvoglou According to a report from the Daily Caller, the executives at Anheuser-Busch responsible for the Bud Light controversy that took place during March Madness are out. Bud Light partnered up with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney during the NCAA Tournament. That didn't sit well with a large portion of Bud Light's consumer demographic. The Daily Caller was told that group vice president for marketing Daniel Blake and Bud Light marketing vice president Alissa Heinerscheid are “gone gone.” From The Daily Caller: “To my understanding if we publicly announced the word ‘fire' it… Read More View the full article

Published by New York Daily News Delaware state Sen. Sarah McBride is running to become the first transgender member of Congress. McBride, 32, a two-term state senator who is the nation's most senior trans lawmaker, on Monday announced her bid for the open seat as the state's at-large member of the House of Representatives. “For our democracy to work, it needs to include all of us,” McBride tweeted. “If elected, I'll be the first openly trans member in Congress.” McBride said a victory in the race to succeed Rep. Lisa Blunt Rochester, who is running for U.S. Senate, would represent a powerful rebuke to far right-wing Republic… Read More View the full article

Published by NJ.com Vandals tore the word “pride” out of four rainbow banners at the Mullica Hill Pond in Harrison Township over the weekend, leading police to alert the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office and ask for the public’s help in finding the culprits. Harrison Township Mayor Lou Manzo said he received calls from outraged residents, then met with Police Chief Ron Cundey to discuss an action plan. Harrison Township police began an investigation and filed a bias incident form with the Gloucester County Prosecutor’s Office. Manzo condemned the act and encouraged the public to help police solve the crime. “… Read More View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Noah Schnapp has celebrated his first Pride Month since coming out as gay. The ‘Stranger Things' actor revealed his true self in January this year and was joined by his mother Karine, kissing her on the cheek as he shared photos of himself during New York City's celebrations. Alongside a red love heart emoji, he simply wrote on Instagram: “First pride.” As well as the sweet snap of him and his mum, Noah also posted a photo of himself dancing in the fountain at Washington Square Park, and then taking a dip in a rooftop pool. In the joyous pictures, he can been seen wearing a rainbow ‘Straight O… Read More View the full article

Published by Euronews (English) The suspect in a mass shooting that killed five people at a Colorado Springs LGBTQ+ nightclub in 2022 has been sentenced to life in prison after pleading guilty to murder and other charges in the attack. Anderson Lee Aldrich's sentence on Monday comes just seven months after the shooting and spares victims' families and survivors a long and potentially painful trial. Aldrich pleaded guilty to five counts of murder and 46 counts of attempted murder. He also pleaded no contest to two counts of bias-motivated crimes – one a felony and the other a misdemeanour. Mourners gather at memorial for vict… Read More View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Kylie Minogue feels “solidarity” with her gay fans after they “protected” her during tough times. The 55-year-old singer has been embraced by the LGBTQ+ community over the past four decades in the music industry, and she thinks they share a real bond. She told ET Canada: “I would say around that time in the '90s … There were plenty of moments where I was just being absolutely kind of [shakes head] it was… it was not pleasant. “And I feel like my gay audience felt some kind of solidarity with me. They protected me. “I've been trying to give out nothing but goodness and when you when you cop it … Read More View the full article

Published by Socialite Life With her stunning looks, flawless fashions and inimitable style, Krystal Versace proved that she had the charisma, uniqueness, nerve and talent to take the crown on season three of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK. The youngest ever Drag Race winner, Krystal is back with a new series from World of Wonder, Keeping Up with Krystal Versace. The 6-episode series takes us behind the scenes as Krystal prepares for her solo show with her drag family made up of UK legends. Along with Krystal, the show features her drag family, La Belle, DeDeLicious, Bones, Dosa Cat and Imani Versace. As Krystal manages a hectic … Read More View the full article

Published by Al-Araby For the first time, a rainbow flag – associated with Queer rights – was raised in Morocco during a women's rights protest, causing a disturbance among protesters and triggering a heated conversation about homophobia and selective feminism in the North African kingdom. On Sunday, dozens of women's rights activists gathered at the Nation Union Square in Casablanca to protest the ongoing institutionalised gender disparity in family and penal codes. Under the organisation of Hiya, a newly established Moroccan women's rights movement, the protest was held to call for legislative reforms of penal an… Read More View the full article

Published by Tribune News Service This week, there are a few notable new movies on streaming services to celebrate the end of Pride Month and to gear up for some of the new releases still to come this summer. On Max, a trio of HBO documentary releases offer a variety of ways to learn the history of the LGBTQIA+ experience in America. First up, “The Stroll,” which premiered on June 21 on Max, takes a look at the lives of the transgender sex workers in New York City's Meatpacking District pre-gentrification. The documentary is co-directed by Kristen Lovell and Zackary Drucker, who are both trans women. Lovell is a previous subje… Read More View the full article

Published by OK Magazine Kamala Harris was accompanied by Bravo's Andy Cohen for what was admittedly her first visit to a gay bar, as she commemorated Pride Month with a surprise trip to the Stonewall Inn in New York City on Monday, June 26. The Vice President of the United States used the outing to address the ongoing issues of discrimination happening against the LGBTQ+ community within the nation — and specifically called out Florida Governor Ron DeSantis' recently passed ‘Don't Say Gay' bill, which prohibits discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity in the majority of elementary school classrooms in the… Read More View the full article

Published by uInterview.com Noah Schnapp was out and proud on Sunday for his first pride parade. The Stanger Things star celebrated Pride Month with his friends and family and took part in the joyous event in New York City joining hundreds of thousands for the sunny celebration. The 18-year-old showed his fans a glimpse of his fun weekend on Instagram. In the first photo, Schnapp is seen at Washington Square Park wearing a black tank top with the words “Straight Outta The Closet” printed on a rainbow background and dancing among other event-goers as the water fountain sprays everyone around them. The second shows Shnapp… Read More View the full article

Published by Raw Story Gov. Maura Healey (D-Mass.) sent a shot across the bow Monday at her right-wing counterparts in Florida and Texas by posting billboards featuring same-sex couples in their states. Healey, elected in 2022 as the nation's first openly lesbian governor, tweeted photos of the billboards with the greeting, “Today, billboards just like these went up across Florida and Texas. Happy Pride everyone.” The billboards advertise “Massachusetts: For us all.” One features two women embracing, the other two men. And the letters “us” are highlighted in color. Neither is likely to delight Healey's gubernatorial… Read More View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Will Smith reportedly declined having RuPaul cameo on ‘The Fresh Prince of Bel-Air' “because of his image”. The 54-year-old actor was very involved in decision making on the comedy series – which ran for six seasons between 1990 and 1996 – and while he “didn't often” reject suggestions from the production team, he insisted it would be a “really bad idea” to bring in the ‘Drag Race' star, who at the time was finding fame in the music world thanks to tracks like ‘Supermodel (You Better Work)'. Journalist Thea Glassman recounted what happened when executive producer David Steven Simon suggested t… Read More View the full article

Published by Reuters By Steve Gorman LOS ANGELES (Reuters) -British-born actor Julian Sands, best known for his role in the Oscar-celebrated film “A Room with a View,” was confirmed dead on Tuesday, five months after he went missing while out for a hike in snow-covered mountains of Southern California. He was 65. Mostly skeletal human remains discovered by hikers on June 25, in the vicinity where Sands had vanished, were positively identified by the San Bernardino County coroner as belonging to the actor, the county sheriff's department said. The manner of his death remained under investigation, awaiting further t… Read More View the full article