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Published by BANG Showbiz English Tina Turner was “prepared” to have her skirt torn off by Sir Mick Jagger at Live Aid. The late singer famously had the garment ripped off by the Rolling Stones frontman as they performed ‘It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll’ at the charity show in Philadelphia in 1985 but had made sure that her modesty would remain in place during the song. In her 2018 autobiography ‘Tina Turner: My Love Story’, which is being serialised by the Daily Mail newspaper following her death this week at the age of 83, she said: “He looked me over and I could see a naughty idea forming. ‘Does that skirt come off?’, he asked slyly. ‘What!’ was my startled reply. “‘I’m going to take your skirt off,’ he said. I asked him why, but it was too late to talk it through. “Mick had already made up his mind to do it. ‘Just to create something,’ he said.” Tina continued: “Understandably, I was a little nervous because I’d never had my skirt taken off on stage. Luckily, I was prepared. “In those days especially, you didn’t just wear undies. I wore fishnet stockings over my underwear, then dancer’s briefs over that – if my skirt came off, there would be nothing to see except a costume under a costume. I was covered, I reassured myself. And Mick knew I was covered. We were professionals. When we started ‘It’s Only Rock ‘n’ Roll’, he pulled off his shirt, danced around bare-chested, then sashayed off the stage to change into a yellow jacket and camouflage pants singing, ‘But I like it’, the whole time. “He came back, and without missing a beat, reached for my waist. I felt – oh my God, I felt him feeling around where the snap was. I knew it was going to happen. “I glanced down because I wondered, how did I look at that moment? “When he pulled off my skirt with a flourish, I saw with relief that it wasn’t bad. “Thanks to the dancer’s briefs holding me in like a girdle, and the fishnet stockings hiding my underwear, everything was in shape and in place, like a dancer.” Tina confessed to having crush on Mick and always had to be on her “guard” around him because of the rocker’s “naughty” antics. She wrote: “Mick is just naughty, you know? The first time I appeared on stage with him, he tried to press the microphone into my crotch. “I always had to be on guard with him because I never knew what prank was coming next. “He’s like every bad boy you’ve ever known at school.” View the full article

Published by Reuters By Brad Brooks and Daniel Trotta LUBBOCK, Texas (Reuters) – Republican Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton lashed out on Friday against his critics trying to impeach him, saying that removing him from office would be a gift for President Joe Biden and his Democratic agenda. Paxton, a conservative firebrand and ally of former President Donald Trump, has been accused by fellow Republicans of abuse of office and faces a vote on 20 articles of impeachment in the Texas House on Saturday. Staking out a position on the far right on divisive cultural issues, Paxton has sued the Biden administration nearly 50 times in an attempt to halt what he labeled “unlawful tyrannical policies” on issues including immigration, gun rights and business regulation. On Thursday, the five-member Texas House General Investigating Committee voted unanimously to recommend that Paxton be impeached and removed from office for improperly aiding a wealthy political donor, conducting a sham investigation against whisteblowers in his office whom he fired, and covering up his wrongdoing in a separate federal securities fraud case against him, among other offenses. Addressing the media but without taking questions on the eve of the vote, Paxton accused House members including the Republican majority of plotting an “illegal impeachment scheme” led by corrupt politicians loyal to House Speaker Dade Phelan. Debate was due to start at 1 p.m. CDT (1800 GMT). If impeached, Paxton would be removed from office pending a trial in the Senate, where his wife, Angela Paxton, is a senator and where he said he believed he would get a fair trial. A two-thirds vote is needed to permanently expel him. “I want to invite my fellow citizens and friends to peacefully come let their voices be heard at the Capitol tomorrow. Exercise your right to petition your government. Let’s restore the power of this great state to the people instead of to the politicians,” Paxton said. With many of the accusations against him already aired, Paxton easily won reelection last year after fending off a Republican primary challenge from George P. Bush, a scion of two former presidents. Paxton’s resiliency – and the ease with which he dispatched Bush in his 2022 primary contest – reflects a shift within the state Republican Party over the past decade from the business-friendly wing squarely into the social conservative camp. (Reporting by Brad Brooks in Lubbock, Texas, and Daniel Trotta in Carlsbad, California; editing by Donna Bryson and David Gregorio) View the full article

Published by OK Magazine mega Despite playing Robert Redford‘s love interest in a handful of movies, Jane Fonda believes the actor despised filming physical scenes with her. The Grace & Frankie alum made the confession while at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday, May 26. mega “He did not like to kiss. I never said anything [to him about it]. And he’s always in a bad mood, and I always thought it was my fault,” the actress recalled of working with Redford. “He’s a very good person. He just has an issue with women.” Making matters worse, Fonda, 85, admitted she “was in love with” the Oscar winner, 86. mega Jane Fonda Admits Failing To Show Up For Her Kids Is ‘Biggest Regret’ Of Her Life: ‘I Didn’t Know How To Do It’ Jane Fonda Confesses She Saw Michael Jackson Naked in the ’80s: ‘He Was Skinny!’ Jane Fonda Recalls ‘Body Dysmorphia’ Hindering Her Dreams of Becoming an Actress: ‘Being Young Is Really Hard’ Eventually, the Barbarella lead realized she wasn’t the one to blame for his attitude. “The last movie I made with him was six years ago. What was I, about 80 years old or something like that. And I finally knew I had grown up,” she said. “When he would come on the set three hours late in a bad mood, I knew it wasn’t my fault.” Despite the awkwardness, the actress insisted they “always had a good time” together. mega Fonda has been spilling quite a few tales from her storied past, revealing on the May 15 episode of of Watch What Happens Live that she once saw “skinny” Michael Jackson in the buff! “He came and visited me when we were shooting On Golden Pond, and I had a little cottage right on the lake, and it was a beautiful, moonlit night,” the mom-of-three said, noting the singer asked her to go skinny-dipping. “I think because he knew he was going to die young and I would talk about him being naked,” she joked of the situation. Never miss a story — sign up for the OK! newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what OK! has to offer. It’s gossip too good to wait for! On that same WWHL episode, the star confessed she saw Swedish actress Greta Garbo naked as well. “I have stories for you, kid,” she teased to host Andy Cohen. “We don’t have time!” Deadline reported on Fonda’s comments about Redford. View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Caitlyn Jenner has paid tribute to her late mother after her memorial service. The 73-year-old reality TV star her heartbreak at the loss at her mom Esther Jenner (née McGuire), who passed away in April at the age of 96. Sharing a picture of herself speaking at the memorial, Caitlyn wrote: “I spoke at my mom’s memorial service yesterday. It was one of the hardest things I’ve had to do. I miss her terribly every day. She is loved and missed and in a better place.” Caitlyn’s son Brandon Jenner commented: “So glad I got to say a last goodbye over the phone. I’ll remember many moments, but, one of my favorites will always be when she told me, among the billowing smoke in her condo, ‘it’s not the cigarettes that will kill you, it’s the filters that will kill you.’ “She rolled her own her whole life till 96 years old. She may have been on to something? See you in the other side Grandma.” Caitlyn’s daughter Kylie Jenner added a number of heart emoji’s to Caitlyn’s post. Caitlyn shared the news about her mother’s death in a heartfelt post on Instagram last month. She wrote: “I am heartbroken to announce my mom passed away yesterday morning, peacefully. Losing a mother is unique in the sense that she is the only person that loved me my entire life. “I will miss her tremendously. She was a few weeks shy of 97 and lived a full life. Love you mom.” View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Beyonce paid another tribute to Tina Turner during her concert in Paris. The 41-year-old star hailed the late music legend at her show at the Stade de France on Friday (26.05.23) following her death earlier this week at the age of 83 and told the crowd to “scream so she can feel your love”. In a video captured by a fan, Beyonce said: “If you’re a fan of mine, you’re a fan of Tina Turner ’cause I wouldn’t be on this stage without Tina Turner. “I feel so blessed that I was allowed to witness her brilliance. “Thank you for your loyalty.” Beyonce described Tina as her “beloved queen” when news of her passing was revealed on Wednesday (24.05.23) and had previously cited the ‘Private Dancer’ hitmaker as one of her biggest inspirations. She wrote on her website: “My beloved queen. I love you endlessly. I’m so grateful for your inspiration, and all the ways you have paved the way. You are strength and resilience. You are the epitome of power and passion. “We are all so fortunate to have witnessed your kindness and beautiful spirit that will forever remain. Thank you for all you have done.” The ‘Break My Soul’ performed a tribute to Tina at her Kennedy Center Honors ceremony in 2005 before the two stars performed a duet of ‘Proud Mary’ at the Grammy Awards three years later. Tina is set to be laid to rest at a private funeral despite her legions of fans across the globe. A spokesperson for the icon – dubbed the ‘Queen of Rock ’n’ Roll’ – confirmed to The Sun newspaper: “There will be a private funeral ceremony attended by close friends and family.” Tina was said by her team to have passed away from “natural causes” but further details have not been given. View the full article

Published by Reuters By Jacqueline Thomsen WASHINGTON (Reuters) -Two members of the far-right Oath Keepers were sentenced to prison on Friday for their roles in the deadly Jan. 6, 2021, assault on the U.S. Capitol by supporters of Donald Trump who tried to overturn his presidential election defeat. Kenneth Harrelson and Jessica Watkins were convicted in November by a federal jury in Washington of obstruction of an official proceeding for their roles in the storming of the Capitol, which saw rioters battle police, smash windows and send lawmakers running for their lives. U.S. District Judge Amit Mehta on Friday sentenced Harrelson to four years in prison. Earlier on Friday, the judge imposed a prison sentence of eight and a half years for Watkins. Harrelson was also found guilty of conspiring to prevent members of Congress from certifying President Joe Biden’s election win as well as tampering with documents and proceedings. Watkins was also convicted of conspiracy and obstruction of officers during the riots. Watkins and Harrelson were acquitted of seditious conspiracy charges. Mehta said he believes Harrelson is “genuinely remorseful” and that he did not think the Oath Keeper was as responsible as other members of the far-right militia he was charged alongside. The judge added that the evidence in Harrelson’s case did not include messages from him that talked about “revolution” or other extremist terms, like other Oath Keepers had, and noted that he did not physically attack or threaten to assault any police officers at the Capitol that day. Evidence displayed during trial included a video in which Harrelson could be heard chanting the word “treason” as he entered the U.S. Capitol. “He wanted to intimidate members of Congress and people working in that building,” prosecutor Jeffrey Nestler said. Harrelson told the court on Friday that he never thought about politics before Jan. 6, and that he would have tried to stop others’ violence against police officers that day if he knew about it. “I am responsible, and my foolish actions have caused immense pains in my life and to our children,” Harrelson said, crying. Prosecutors sought a 15-year sentence for Harrelson, while his attorney asked that the judge issue an unspecified lighter sentence. Federal prosecutors had asked Mehta to sentence Watkins to 18 years in prison. Watkins’ lawyer asked that she be sentenced to five years in prison. Mehta earlier Friday said it was “particularly hard” to issue a sentence for Watkins. He mentioned her testimony during trial about the struggles she faced with her transgender identity and her cooperation with law enforcement officials during their investigation of her conduct on Jan. 6. But he said that “doesn’t wipe out” what she did during the attack. “Your role that day was more aggressive, more assaultive, more purposeful than perhaps others,” Mehta said. During tearful remarks in court, Watkins asked Mehta to issue a just sentence. “My actions and my behavior that fateful day were wrong and, as I now understand, criminal,” she said. Federal prosecutor Alexandra Hughes on Friday told Mehta that the actions of Watkins and other Oath Keepers on that day “were not an aberration” and that a significant sentence should be imposed. Friday’s court proceedings are taking place one day after Mehta sentenced Oath Keepers’ founder Stewart Rhodes to 18 years in prison for crimes including seditious conspiracy, or using force to try to overthrow the federal government. That is the steepest penalty yet against those charged in the Jan. 6 violence. Members of the Oath Keepers, founded in 2009, include current and retired U.S. military personnel, law enforcement officers and first responders. They have appeared, often heavily armed, at protests and political events including racial justice demonstrations that followed the 2020 murder in Minneapolis of a Black man named George Floyd by a white police officer. Some of the Oath Keepers, including Watkins and Harrelson, breached the Capitol, a few clad in paramilitary gear. Others at a suburban hotel staged a “quick reaction force” prosecutors said was equipped with firearms that could be quickly transported into Washington. Four other Oath Keepers members convicted of seditious conspiracy in a second trial are due to be sentenced next week. (Reporting by Jacqueline Thomsen in Washington; Additional reporting by Sarah N. Lynch; Editing by Scott Malone and Mark Porter) View the full article

Published by PsyPost A new study in Denmark used machine learning techniques on photographs of faces of Danish politicians to predict whether their political ideology is left- or right-wing. The accuracy of predictions was 61%. Faces of right-wing politicians were more likely to have happy and less likely to have neutral facial expressions. Women with attractive faces were more likely to be right-wing, while women whose faces showed contempt were more likely to be left-wing. The study was published in Scientific Reports. The human face is highly expressive. It uses a complex network of muscles for various function… Read More View the full article

Published by AlterNet South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem (R) is appealing to the South Dakota college board to implement prohibitions in areas that target the LGBTQ+ community. According to The Hill, the Republican governor is calling on the collegiate board to ban drag shows on college campuses and remove pronoun preferences, which would force students to only be identified by the gender specified on their birth certificates. The governor’s letter, addressed to the South Dakota Board of Regents, was released on Thursday, May 26. READ MORE: South Dakota voters ended marijuana prohibition — but Kristi Noem helped get it … Read More View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Lauren Jauregui had “instant chemistry” with Sasha Mallory. The 26-year-old singer revealed she immediately fell for the ‘So You Think You Can Dance’ star when they worked together for the live performance film that accompanied her debut EP ‘Prelude’. Lauren told PEOPLE: “When we met, it was instant chemistry. It was like, ‘What the f*** is this?'” Lauren and Sasha went Instagram official in February, after almost a year of dating and Lauren wanted to share their relationship because “queer representation is important”. She said: “It was great. I’m in love. We’d been together for a year by that point, and I was like, “You know what? F*** it.” Because most of my relationships, I keep under wraps, just because it’s really odd to have so many strangers have an opinion about who you’re choosing to love or what goes on between the two of you. But I just want to be able to love them out loud and be able to share that with people. On Valentine’s Day, I did it very impulsively. I didn’t even talk with them about it first. I was just seeing people post their significant others, and I was just like, ‘Dude, I’m in love. These pictures are so cute. We’re so cute. People deserve to see this s***.’ Queer representation is important, I think.” She went on to add: “We’re good. We’re so solid, and we have such a beautiful foundation and so much trust and love between us. So, people’s opinions don’t really don’t matter. Honestly, for me, it’s more so about protecting them and making sure that they don’t feel attacked because fans are fans. Sometimes they’re really supportive and beautiful and care about your happiness, and that’s their first priority. Then, there’s other fans who call themselves fans that I don’t really consider fans — people who feel very possessive over you and feel like they have a right to tell you who you should or should not be with, which is really fascinating to me because you’re literally a stranger who’s never met me in real life. So it’s really interesting that you think about who I should or shouldn’t be with. “And people have prejudices. Racism is a very real thing, and I don’t like when she gets attacked or people send her really crazy-a** messages or send weird messages to her family. I really wanted to avoid that, but it was kind of happening anyways because people assumed we were in a relationship. So I was just like, ‘I guess it doesn’t really fully matter at this point.’ We just have to ignore those kinds of people as much as we can, because sometimes they’re really violent and need to be handled. But for the most part, it’s really just harmless, online s***.” View the full article

Published by Global Voices Image by Daniel James. Free to use under Unsplash License. In February 2022, Azerbaijan’s LGBTQ+ community was deeply shaken, once the news of queer activist and journalist Avaz Hafizli’s brutal murder became public. His death sparked a public outcry on social media platforms, with many activists criticizing Azerbaijan’s history of inaction when addressing hate crimes, specifically those targeting marginalized groups in the country. Fast forward to present day, and the trend continues unabated. On May 23, police detained several transgender women in the capital Baku over what started as a verb… Read More View the full article

Published by The Street By Tom Bemis The Los Angeles Dodgers have been caught up in a PR nightmare in recent weeks. The team first invited, then disinvited, then re-invited the Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to attend its 10th annual LGBTQ+ Pride Night on June 16. DON’T MISS: Elon Musk Scores a Big Win The Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence are a human rights group dedicated to achieving equality for the LQBTQ+ community. They’ve been credited for helping raise both awareness and finances to help with causes such as AIDS awareness and gender equality. However, their means of action have been described as anti-Christian… Read More View the full article

Published by The New Voice Read also: Petition for Pantheon of Ukraine’s Heroes at Askold’s Grave in Kyiv gets 25,000 signatures In the petition, several civil organizations urged the president to support Bill № 9103 on the institution of registered partnerships and ask the Ukrainian Parliament to pass it as soon as possible. “Overcoming severe trials, the Ukrainian state has consciously chosen to move towards European standards, the foundation of which are three fundamental values of the Council of Europe — democracy, rule of law, and human rights,” Zelenskyy’s message said. “European law assumes that respect and prote… Read More View the full article

Published by Orlando Sentinel ORLANDO, Fla. — Michael Sasso, a Central Florida attorney, has resigned from Gov. Ron DeSantis’ Disney World governing board he joined earlier this year. Sasso was one of five members of the Central Florida Tourism Oversight District’s Board of Supervisors, the governor-appointed board at the center of DeSantis’ dispute with Disney. Sasso has not publicly given a reason for his resignation. On Tuesday, DeSantis elevated his wife, Meredith Sasso, to the Florida Supreme Court. She was the chief judge of the Sixth District Circuit Court of Appeal. Spectrum News 13first reported Sasso’s resignatio… Read More View the full article

Published by Reuters MADRID (Reuters) – Killer whales severely damaged a sailing boat off the coast of southern Spain, the local maritime rescue service said on Thursday, adding to dozens of orca attacks on vessels recorded so far this year on Spanish and Portuguese coasts. In the early hours of Thursday, a group of orcas broke the rudder and pierced the hull after ramming into the Mustique on its way to Gibraltar, prompting its crew of four to contact Spanish authorities for help, a spokesman for the maritime rescue service said. The service deployed a rapid-response vessel and a helicopter carrying a bilge pump to assist the 20-metre (66 feet) vessel, which was sailing under a British flag, he added. The Mustique was towed to the port of Barbate, in the province of Cadiz, for repairs. According to the research group GTOA, which tracks populations of the Iberian orca sub-species, the incident follows at least 20 interactions this month alone in the Strait of Gibraltar between small vessels and the highly social apex predators. In 2022, there were 207 reported interactions, GTOA data showed. Earlier in May, the sailing yacht Alboran Champagne suffered a similar impact from three orcas half a nautical mile off Barbate. The ship could not be towed as it was completely flooded and was left adrift to sink. Guidelines issued by the Spanish Transport Ministry stipulate that whenever ships observe any alteration in the behaviour of orcas – such as sudden changes of direction or speed – they should leave the area as soon as possible and avoid further disturbance to the animals during the manoeuvres. Every interaction between a ship and an orca must be reported to authorities, the ministry added. Although known as killer whales, endangered orcas are part of the dolphin family. They can measure up to eight metres and weigh up to six tonnes as adults. (Reporting by David Latona; Editing by Charlie Devereux and Barbara Lewis) View the full article

Published by Euronews (English) A video of a trans woman in Milan being pepper sprayed, kicked and beaten by three police officers has caused a stir in Italy, with many drawing a link between the incident and growing transphobic rhetoric in the country. The footage shows officers repeatedly hitting the woman, a Brazilian national, as she sits on the ground without showing any kind of resistance. She raises up her arms and takes off her glasses. Then receives one last blow to the head before an officer finally handcuffs her. The facts surrounding the incident, which happened on Wednesday, are still vague. Italian media report… Read More View the full article

Published by Radar Online MEGA Madonna has plans to make her upcoming Celebration tour memorable and sources said she hopes to get arrested on stage, RadarOnline.com has learned. Sources revealed Madonna, 64, who once posed in handcuffs for her coffee-table book Sex, has big plans for her final stadium tour — including getting locked up. MEGA “Madonna still knows how to press people’s buttons and enjoys it!” said a source. “She knows her success has as much to do with her ability to shock as with her talent, and that’s why she’s preparing to be arrested while performing with drag queens in Tennessee, where they have laws about it. To be slapped in cuffs onstage would be the highlight of her career.” Back in the ‘90s, Madonna was nearly arrested during her Blonde Ambition tour. During her set, the pop star simulated a sexual act while singing Like A Virgin. MEGA In May 1990, Madonna was scheduled to perform at Toronto’s SkyDome. Law enforcement arrived at the venue to inform Madonna’s team that if the singer performed the act in question, she would be arrested. Madonna famously responded, “I’m not changing my f—— show.” Madonna To ‘Slowly Dissolve’ Fillers Ahead Of Upcoming Tour After Backlash Over Appearance: Source Biopic Back On? Madonna Spotted With Julia Garner in NYC After ‘Inventing Anna’ Star Teases Project Return ‘The Chemistry Is Insane’: Madonna, 64, Getting ‘Ridiculously Close’ to Singer Maluma, 29, During Tour Rehearsal Last year, Madonna spoke about the issues during the tour. She revealed police had threatened to “arrest me three times” during the set of shows. “Police threatened to arrest me three times as I traveled around the world performing ‘Like a Virgin’ during the Blonde Ambition tour,” she wrote. “The Vatican canceled all my shows in Rome! See how I paved the road for you b—–??” MEGA The tour caused such controversy the Pope instructed followers not to attend Madonna’s concert. He labeled the show, “one of the most satanic shows in the history of humanity.” As RadarOnline.com first reported, insiders revealed Madonna has been taking preparation for this tour incredibly serious. Sources said Madonna even has plans to dissolve her face fillers to achieve a more natural look for when she appears on stage. MEGA “Madonna’s hinted she wants more natural look and might be willing to get some of the fillers dissolved to speed up the process,” said an insider. “She’s desperate to undo some of the fillers and work she’s had done before she embarks on her tour.” View the full article

Published by NJ.com DEAR ANNIE: I’m potentially facing an aggressive and lethal type of cancer (esophageal), for which I’m being biopsied next week. I’ve known about this for just a few weeks. My former pastor and his wife were my friends, though there’s been a noticeable distance in the last year. They helped me through my ex-hubby’s death, as I’d been caregiving for him for years and sharing a home. Then they helped my close friend while she was dying of cancer. Despite the year of much less contact, I still felt bonded to them and reached out to the pastor to help me with my illness and possible death. I wrote… Read More View the full article

Published by Reuters By Hanna Rantala CANNES (Reuters) – The provocatively titled film “How to Have Sex,” about three British teen girls who go on holiday with the aim of drinking, clubbing and hooking up, won the top prize in the “Un Certain Regard” competition at the Cannes Film Festival on Friday. However, there was a slight hiccup: Molly Manning Walker was not in the room when the award for her debut feature was announced. The director was on her way back from Italy and running late from the airport – prompting jury president John C. Reilly to belt out a song to distract audiences during the wait. “I just ran here from Italy, guys,” said the British director, who was out of breath when she finally took the stage in a T-shirt and jogging shorts. “Hounds,” by Kamal Lazraq, about a father and son in Casablanca who have to deal with a kidnapping gone wrong, took the jury prize, while the first Sudanese film to be included in the Cannes official selection, “Goodbye Julia,” took the freedom award. “Un Certain Regard” is a competition focused on arthouse films that runs parallel to the main competition, the Palme d’Or, which will be announced on Saturday. (Reporting by Hanna Rantala, Writing by Miranda Murray; Editing by Rosalba O’Brien) View the full article

Published by Tribune News Service Zachary Jeppsen started dancing when he was 4. His dad would make playlists, and Zachary would perform for whatever group of siblings or friends or grown-ups filled his family’s living room. Even at age 4, his talent was palpable enough that one of his mom’s friends urged her to enroll Zachary at The Dance Factory, a small studio in Delavan, Wisconsin, near the farm where he and his family lived. She followed her friend’s advice, and by seventh grade Zachary was performing with the Royal Winnipeg Ballet School’s pre-professional program. He’d found his calling. His classmates at school, howeve… Read More View the full article

Published by OK Magazine mega Cher is offering some insight into how her good pal and fellow superstar Tina Turner spent her final years. Two days after the “Proud Mary” singer passed away at age 83, the mother-of-two shared a few details during a Thursday, May 25, appearance on MSNBC’s The Beat with Ari Melber. mega When Turner died, her rep revealed she was secretly battling a “long illness,” but the star’s health woes were nothing new to her inner circle. “I know everybody’s really sad, but the truth is … She fought this sickness for such a long time and she was so strong, as you would think she would be,” explained Cher, 77. “But towards the end, she told me once, she said, ‘I’m really ready. I just don’t want to put up with this anymore.’ She didn’t want to do it anymore.” mega Tina Turner Looked Proud of Her Life Accomplishments in Last Photo Shared by Queen of Rock ‘n’ Roll Prior to Death Late Music Icon Tina Turner’s Cause of Death Revealed Tina Turner and Husband Bought $76 Million ‘Weekend Retreat’ Property in Switzerland Less Than 2 Years Before Her Death “I started going to visit her because I thought, ‘I need to put this time into this friendship so she knows that we haven’t forgotten her.’ So we kind of all took turns going and spending time with her. And it made her happy,” the music icon recalled. “And someone said, ‘When you two laugh together, it is the funniest thing,’ because we both have such distinct laughs. She was really happy.” Never miss a story — sign up for the OK! newsletter to stay up-to-date on the best of what OK! has to offer. It’s gossip too good to wait for! On one occasion, Turner started off the with low energy, but the girls wound up spending “five hours laughing like crazy,” Cher noted. “She was having a good time in spite of the fact that she was really sick and not wanting people to know about it,” she said. “But she had her dialysis machine in her house. So that’s how she was doing it.” mega As OK! reported, Turner’s rep confirmed her passing on Wednesday, May 24. “Tina Turner, the ‘Queen of Rock’n Roll’ has died peacefully today at the age of 83 after a long illness in her home in Küsnacht near Zurich, Switzerland. With her, the world loses a music legend and a role model,” the message read. One day later, it was revealed the Grammy winner died of natural causes. View the full article

Published by Reuters UK WARSAW (Reuters) – Right activists who published a directory of LGBT-friendly schools in Poland condemned on Friday a plan by a parliament-appointed official to inspect the establishments on the list, saying it could have a damaging effect on young people. LGBT rights are a deeply divisive issue in the predominantly Catholic country, and the ruling nationalist Law and Justice party has maintained its opposition to what it calls “LGBT ideology” in the run up to elections this year. The LGBTQplusME project, coordinated by activist Dominik Kuc, published an online ranking of schools in Poland on … Read More View the full article

Published by Raw Story Reacting to a blunt-talking concurring opinion submitted by Supreme Court Justice Brett Kavanaugh taking on the ruling authored by colleague Sam Alito, Loyola Law School Professor Jessica Levinson suggested in a new column for MSNBC there is the makings of a schism developing within the conservative majority court. At issue was the court severely limiting the ability of the government to enforce the Clean Water Act, with Kavanaugh agreeing with the ultimate decision, but siding with the liberal wing in pointing out that the court is making law instead of interpreting it. According to Levinson,… Read More View the full article

Published by AlterNet Despite all his legal woes, far-right State Attorney General Ken Paxton has been a resilient figure in Texas politics. Paxton was indicated on criminal fraud charges in 2015 (the case still hasn’t gone to trial) and has been investigated by the FBI, yet he was elected to a third term in 2022. But Paxton’s luck may be running out now that he is facing impeachment in the Texas State Legislature. And his own wife, State Sen. Angela Paxton, may be among the fellow Republicans who helps decide his fate. The GOP-controlled Texas House of Representatives has passed 20 articles of impeachment against … Read More View the full article

Published by Orlando Sentinel ORLANDO, Fla. — In the small south-central Florida city of Sebring, a “Bearded Lady” contest almost got an upcoming Pride celebration canceled. “Is that not really another name for a drag queen show?” Sebring City Council Member Terry Mendel asked Highlands County LGBT+ Caucus director Christopher Davies during a May 16 public meeting. Davies was seeking approval for road closures for the fourth-annual Highlands County Pride Fest on June 11. “It does seem to me that this is going to result in inappropriate displays of sexuality in front of our children, so I’m very concerned about that,” Mende… Read More View the full article