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Published by Reuters By Daniel Trotta (Reuters) – Florida Governor Ron DeSantis on Wednesday signed into law a bill that bans gender-affirming medical care such as puberty blockers or hormone therapy for transgender youth, and also enacts obstacles for adults to access treatment. Taking effect in the third most populous U.S. state, the law escalates a Republican political strategy to pursue bills restricting transgender rights. More than 500 bills affecting LGBTQ matters have been proposed across the country and at least 48 have been enacted, according to the Human Rights Campaign. Such bills were once mostly limited to regulating changing rooms and women’s sports but have expanded to limiting healthcare access even for transgender adults. In some cases legislation has sought to charge parents and doctors with child abuse if they provide treatment to transgender youth. “This will permanently outlaw the mutilation of minors,” DeSantis said at a bill-signing ceremony in Tampa. “I mean they’re trying to do sex change operations on minors, giving them puberty blockers and doing things that are irreversible to them,” the Republican governor said. “We think this is very wrong.” DeSantis, who is expected to launch a bid for the 2024 Republican presidential nomination in the coming weeks, has staked part of his political future on cultural issues surrounding LGBTQ rights. In addition to Florida, at least 14 other states have banned treatments for transgender youth, although many face legal challenges in the courts. Surgery for minors is exceedingly rare and only occurs after extensive monitoring by multiple medical professionals. Many Republican supporters of the bills distrust the prevailing medical consensus, which endorses gender-affirming care and in some cases considers it life-saving. Instead, opponents of transgender healthcare claim it is dangerous and experimental, with some labeling the measures as chemical castration or child abuse. The World Professional Association for Transgender Health (WPATH) criticized passage of the bill, saying it interfered with the doctor-patient relationship. “Florida’s bill has created a chilling effect on the medical community by inserting politics into health care,” Marci Bowers, the association’s president, said in a statement. The Florida law, known as Senate Bill 254, requires transgender adults to obtain written consent on a form adopted by the Board of Medicine and Board of Osteopathic Medicine – two oversight boards whose members are appointed by the governor and have already taken steps to restrict transgender care under DeSantis. In addition, the new law, which takes effect immediately, grants state courts jurisdiction in child custody battles over transgender minors when a Florida parent opposes treatment that is being pursued under an out-of-state parent. DeSantis also signed into law a so-called “bathroom bill” requiring all restrooms or locker rooms at public facilities to be used exclusively for people based on their gender at birth. “A woman shouldn’t be in a locker room having to worry about someone from the opposite sex being in their locker room,” DeSantis said. (Reporting by Daniel Trotta; additional reporting by Rich McKay in Atlanta; Editing by David Gregorio) View the full article

Published by Orlando Sentinel Gov. Ron DeSantis signed a series of bills on Wednesday taking aim at transgender treatments for minors, pronouns in schools, bathroom use and keeping children out of drag shows. “We are not doing the pronoun Olympics in Florida,” DeSantis said during an event at a Christian school in Tampa. “It’s not happening here.” He spoke at a lectern with a sign that read, “Let Kids Be Kids.” LGBTQ advocates dubbed the measures the “slate of hate,” calling it the most extensive package of anti-LGBTQ legislation passed in one legislative session in Florida’s history. “This is an all-out attack on freedom…. Read More View the full article

Published by Radar Online Will / MEGA; Xavier Collin/Image Press Agency / MEGA Justin Timberlake is hell-bent on getting an advance copy of Britney Spears‘ juicy tell-all after the pop star signed a $15 million deal to spill secrets about her life and meteoric rise to fame, insiders close to the former NSYNC hitmaker claimed. Earlier this week, RadarOnline.com learned that Spears’ memoir hit a roadblock and was shockingly delayed over concerns from some A-listers who are worried about what the songstress will share with the world in what is anticipated to be a best-seller. 2004 RAMEY PHOTO It’s unknown exactly which of her fellow celebrities’ concerns led to her book being pushed back, but one source close to the situation claimed Timberlake could be one of them. “Justin’s future is literally in the hands of Britney,” tattled an insider about their whirlwind romance which spanned from early 1999 until 2002. “She knows everything.” Never miss a story — sign up for the RadarOnline.com newsletter to get your daily dose of dope. Daily. Breaking. Celebrity news. All free. 2002 RAMEY PHOTO Britney Spears’ ‘Brutally Honest’ Memoir Scheduled To Release In Fall: ‘This Book Will Shake The World’ Britney Spears’ Ex-Husband Jason Alexander Remarries Nearly One Year After Wedding Crash Arrest Britney Spears’ Longtime Manager Allegedly Had ‘Career Intervention’ For Singer In Cabo “Justin is apologetic and trying to get hold of the manuscript before anyone else does,” the source added. “He has a PR war room set up, but they can’t do anything until they read what she has to say.” RadarOnline.com has reached out to a Timberlake rep for comment. The US Sun reported on Sunday that publisher, Simon & Schuster, was already starting to feel the heat even though an official release date has not been announced. MEGA “There are a lot of nervous A-listers,” an insider told the outlet. “Strongly worded legal letters have been sent to the publishers by people who know Britney.” It was claimed Spears will leave no stone unturned within the pages, sharing never-before-heard details about her brief fling with actor Colin Farrell in 2003. Sources claim she wrote about a tacky gift he sent her after their romance fizzled, a bumper sticker that allegedly read, “Honk If You’ve Slept With Colin Farrell.” Farrell has yet to confirm or deny the claims. GDA Photo Service/Newscom/The Mega Agency An insider told RadarOnline.com exclusively there has “not been this much secrecy around a book since Prince Harry‘s memoir.” And that’s not all. It’s claimed “there’s no way Justin’s going to get an advance copy — unless Britney sends him one.” View the full article

Published by Radar Online Mega Senator Kyrsten Sinema reportedly used tens of thousands of dollars in campaign funds to pay for her expenses while traveling the country to participate in marathons and triathlons, RadarOnline.com has learned. In a surprising development to come months after Sinema abruptly left the Democratic Party in December 2022, the now-independent senator has been accused of using campaign funds to pay her travel expenses and other amenities on at least six separate occasions between 2019 and 2022. Mega Even more surprising are the claims that the 46-year-old Arizona senator also held campaign fundraisers during those trips in an apparent effort to legitimize her campaign money spending. That is the sudden revelation shared by Daily Beast on Sunday in a newly published report exposing Sinema’s campaign money spending over the past four years. Mega According to the outlet, Sinema’s campaign spent $1,500 on “meeting meals” and “event supplies” in April 2022 while the senator was in Massachusetts to participate in last year’s Boston Marathon. Sinema’s campaign also reportedly spent an additional $8,740 in “lodging expenses” at an “unspecified Ritz-Carlton Hotel” that same month. U.S. Military Tracking Another Mysterious Balloon Flying Over Hawaii Senator Lindsey Graham Calls Taxpayer-Funded Abortion ‘Barbaric’ As Supreme Court Rules On Mifepristone Use U.S. Navy Picks Active-Duty Drag Queen for Face of New Recruitment Program Meanwhile, the independent senator reportedly collected more than $16,000 in campaign contributions while in Boston for the marathon – suggesting that Sinema held some sort of campaign fundraiser while in Massachusetts that month. Daily Beast further alleged that Sinema used campaign funds to bankroll several other trips she took to participate in marathons and triathlons in recent years, including the Mountains2Beach Marathon in Ventura County, California, in May 2019, the Light at The End of the Tunnel Marathon outside Seattle, Washington, in June 2021, and another Boston Marathon in October 2021. Mega But while Sinema allegedly spent thousands of dollars in campaign funds to pay for catering, lodging, and transportation expenses during those trips, she also reportedly collected an average of $20,000 in campaign contributions during each trip. According to campaign finance experts who spoke with Daily Beast, Sinema did not break any Federal Election Commission rules by using campaign funds due to the fact she held campaign fundraisers during the trips – but at least one expert acknowledged Sinema is “pushing the gray area” of the FEC’s rules by “appearing to tie legitimate campaign activity to unrelated personal pursuits.” Never miss a story — sign up for the RadarOnline.com newsletter to get your daily dose of dope. Daily. Breaking. Celebrity news. All free. Mega “Tacking some personal activities on to a fundraising trip is generally going to be fine,” Brendan Fischer, the deputy executive director of the watchdog group Documented, told the outlet. “But this appears to be the inverse—tacking fundraisers on to personal trips to justify the use of campaign funds to cover the costs.” “The FEC generally isn’t going to scrutinize this kind of spending,” he explained. “But at the same time, I doubt any FEC commissioners would declare that a candidate may travel anywhere they want using donor funds, as long as they ask another donor for more money while there.” View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Lady Gaga’s $22.5 million mansion compound was reportedly the centre of a security scare after a man brought her flowers. Cops are said to have rushed to the 37-year-old ‘Poker Face’ singer’s sprawling estate in Malibu, California, on Thursday (11.05.23) after security called them to report a man on the property carrying a bunch of blossoms. TMZ said a source told them “the singer’s security detained the man… and when police arrived, he told cops he was just dropping off flowers”. The outlet added the man “only made it to the base of Lady Gaga’s driveway before he was stopped” and officers were said to have told him “it wasn’t a good idea to try and give Gaga anything”. But TMZ said their insider claimed the man had been spotted before on her property, adding he “often drops off little gifts for her”. It is understood the man was not arrested over the flower incident. TMZ added: “Lady Gaga was home when cops came racing over… but we’re told she had no contact with the flower-bearing man and was instead safely inside her estate.” Gaga has been targeted for years by stalkers, including in a scary incident in 2012 when she was left “shaken” after one of her fans got backstage at one of her shows. The ‘Bad Romance’ singer’s team called police after a woman forced her way into the holding area of London’s 02 Arena during her concert and was found heading for Gaga’s dressing room. An insider said at the time: “Gaga was understandably shaken by the incident but was a consummate professional and continued as per normal, putting on a dazzling show.” The fan, who was said to be known as a “nuisance” to Gaga’s security, was reported to have gone to “great lengths” to get to the singer, and was found with forged backstage passes. The same year, Gaga’s breast was grabbed by another fan outside a hotel in Paris. View the full article

Published by Al-Araby After capturing hearts in Qatar World Cup, Moroccan footballer Zakaria Aboukhlal broke them on Sunday after announcing his boycott of Ligue’s yearly pro-LGBTQ+ campaign. “I don’t believe I am the most suitable person to participate in this campaign,” wrote the twenty-two-year-old Toulouse FC player in a press release on Sunday. As the French League 1 championship kicked off over the weekend, all teams in Ligue 1 and Ligue 2 will have jerseys bearing the rainbow colours, a symbolic support of the LGBTQ+ community. The Moroccan winger, who joined the French club Toulouse FC last June, reportedly… Read More View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Faye Marsay thinks authentic casting is “super important”. The 36-year-old actress – who starred in the 2014 comedy-drama film ‘Pride’ – admits that the debate over straight actors’ entitlement to portray LGBTQ characters is “tricky”. She told The Independent: “I do think that authentic casting is super important. Because those are lived experiences and there are groups of people who might not get the parts they want by virtue of who they are and what their sexuality or their orientation is. “I don’t think it’s [necessarily] this or that. But equal opportunity to explore those roles – certainly for people who were overlooked due to their sexual orientation – I think we need to be mindful of that.” ‘Pride’ centred on a group of lesbian and gay activists who raised money to support families affected by the miners’ strike in the UK in the 1980s. Faye suggested that the movie, and its themes, remain as relevant now as they did in 2014. She explained: “I think it’s tricky, because the culture we’re in right now is very polarised. The algorithm is strong. So people are only seeing what their beliefs are.” The actress bemoaned the influence of social media platforms, suggesting that algorithms serve up content that their users will agree with. Faye – who also starred in the 2017 war drama film ‘Darkest Hour’ – said: “I believe that’s how an algorithm [works]. But like I said, I’m a rubbish millennial.” Meanwhile, Faye previously confessed that she felt a “massive responsibility” while making ‘Pride’. The film star told Den of Geek: “I make myself not well sometimes, because I just want to be good at it, and I want people to enjoy it. When I’m working, I’m not saving anyone’s life or anything like that, but it becomes a massive responsibility.” View the full article

Published by Global Voices People gathered at first Nepal Pride Parade near the Federal parliament of Nepal on June 29, 2019. Image via Wikimedia Commons by AllyProud. CC BY-SA 4.0. On May 2, 2023, same-sex marriage is finally to be legalised by order of the Supreme Court in Nepal after several years of legal disputes. In addition, the court recommended extending recognition to other same-sex relationships. This landmark decision makes Nepal the first country in South Asia to permit same-sex marriage. The protection of LGBTQ+ rights and their recognition as fundamental rights was initially acknowledged in the new consti… Read More View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Colton Underwood has married Jordan C Brown. ‘The Bachelor’ contestant, 31, who got engaged to the political strategist, 40, in February after they met at a party in Los Angeles in April 2021, held a three-day celebration for 200 guests at the luxury Carneros Resort and Spa in Napa Valley on Saturday. (13.05.23) Colton told People ahead of the ceremony: “The day of our ceremony, we have a disco-themed pool party. It’s going to be a fun wedding, I’ll say that!” The couple wore custom Tom Ford suits, with Colton going for one in deep green, while his husband chose blue. Jordan added: “We wanted trees around and sunshine. It was really important for us to get married outside.” A choir and orchestra performed as guests made their way to see the pair say “I do” in front of a photo display. Colton, who came out as gay on ‘Good Morning America’ in 2021, said: “One thing that’s really important to both of us is that we’ve created this, we’re calling it ‘our loving walk’. “It’s inspired from a coffee table book that I was gifted after I came out called ‘Loving’ and it’s images of men in love throughout history. “We blew them up and put them on canvases and set them around the resort. “Next to them will be love letters from queer people in the 18th and 19th century that were forbidden or they had to send in secret.” The pair walked hand in hand down the aisle and exchanged personal vows and rings before celebrating with friends and family at the reception, with Colton saying: “We wanted to break some of the traditional norms of what a ceremony and a wedding look like. “And for the entire weekend, we recognise that a lot of people attending, both of our families and some of our friends, this will be their first queer wedding. We really want to make it special.” The couple arranged for Stanford University’s artistic swimming team to perform in the pool as everyone exited the ceremony, and the couple shared their first dance to ‘The Good Ones’ by Gabby Barrett. Colton said: “I’ve never been more sure about something. He has the biggest heart and he’s such a good friend to all of the people in his life. He goes out of his way to take care of his friends and his family. That speaks volumes. It was one of the first things that I noticed about him.” View the full article

Published by Chicago Tribune CHICAGO — Mark Robertson has had his eye on Anheuser-Busch CEO Brendan Whitworth for weeks. And when Robertson felt Whitworth was caving to conservative backlash over a short-lived partnership with transgender influencer Dylan Mulvaney, he decided he’d had enough. “When we really need support is when a portion of our community is under direct attack on a day-in and day-out basis, which is what is happening to the transgender community,” Robertson said. “This choice by AB InBev, to cut and run as fast as you can away from the conflict, that’s just not what we see as being truly supportive.” Rob… Read More View the full article

Published by Sports Illustrated By Madison Williams German pop singer Kim Petras has been named one of the four cover models for the 2023 Sports Illustrated Swimsuit edition. As a transgender woman, Petras has become an icon in the LGBTQ+ community. She opened up to SI Swim about the “pressure” she feels to represent the trans community at times. You can watch her whole discussion about the topic by clicking here. Petras emerged on the the scene back in 2017 when she released her first song, “I Don’t Want It at All.” The 30-year-old has continued to make music since then. Her popularity has skyrocketed in the past year, as s… Read More View the full article

Published by Grazia USA The queen of a sexy poolside selfie just landed the ideal new gig — as a Sports Illustrated Swimsuit cover model! The lifestyle guru Martha Stewart loves breaking the internet by posting glam photos of herself looking ageless. She’s shared snaps by the pool and many in her hairstylist’s chair nailing the perfect selfie pout. Now, she is making her Sports Illustrated Swimsuit issue debut as a 2023 cover star. To announce the news, Stewart stopped by TODAY and said getting asked to be in the issue was a request she’s never had before. “To be on the cover at my age was a challenge. And I think I … Read More View the full article

Published by PsyPost Sexual boredom is a common issue in long-term romantic relationships, and it can have a significant impact on sexual and relationship satisfaction. In a new study published in the Journal of Sexual Medicine, researchers from Portugal found that sexual boredom doesn’t necessarily mean a lack of desire. The study sheds new light on the complexities of sexual desire and boredom in long-term relationships. “Women’s sexual dysfunction estimates can go up to 50 to 70%. To me is very clear that if we are talking about the norm, we should not be telling these women they are dysfunctional,” said study … Read More View the full article

Published by Radar Online mega Former Fox News host Megyn Kelly went after Charlize Theron over her support of drag queens and being against proposed legislation banning public drag performances, RadarOnline.com has learned. mega Theron proclaimed, “We love you queens,” in a video message during the Drag Isn’t Dangerous telethon last week. She told those fighting for drag performer’s rights, “We’re in your corner, and we’ve got you, and I will f*** anybody up who’s trying to f*** with anything with you guys.” Kelly took the actress’ comments personally and went after her on the Friday episode of The Megyn Kelly Show on SiriusXM. mega Kelly told her listeners, “Why doesn’t Charlize Theron come and f*** me up? … Because I’m 100 percent against her on this.” “Yes, there’s fun drag queen shows. I’ve been to them. When we lived in Chicago, we went to one, and that was super fun. It was all adults,” she continued. “But there are drag queen shows out there right now that are deeply disturbing, and they’re happening in front of young children. So know what you’re supporting. Understand what we’re actually seeing out there, which can absolutely include the grooming of young children.” The former Fox News host even brought up Theron’s own transgender daughter, Jackson, 11. “Even [Theron] should be against this, trans kid or not.” Megyn Kelly Trashes Donald Trump Jr.’s ‘Rare Political Misstep’ After He Pushes To End Bud Light Boycott Over Dylan Mulvaney Backlash Megyn Kelly SLAMS Fox News and CNN Over Firing of Tucker Carlson, Don Lemon ‘It Was Obvious’: Megyn Kelly Slams Meghan Markle for ‘Staging’ Hiking Photos Over Coronation Weekend mega The telethon raised over $500,000 for LGBTQ+ charities in a single day. The event included performances from RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7 winner Jinkx Monsoon, Jake Wesley Rogers, Bob the Drag Queen and more in a mix of live and taped appearances. Several celebrities such as Theron, Sarah Silverman, Margaret Cho and Melissa McCarthy also spoke at the event, blasting legislatures aiming to restrict drag performances or ban them altogether. The entire show is still available to purchase to stream at home with the possibility to make additional donations on the Drag Isn’t Dangerous GoFundMe page. mega Kelly has a history with the Mad Max: Fury Road star after the actress portrayed her in Jay Roach’s 2019 film about Fox News and the “Me Too” movement, Bombshell. Despite being nearly opposites politically, the 52-year-old SiriusXM host claimed to have a “weird connection” to the actress after the film’s release. Never miss a story — sign up for the RadarOnline.com newsletter to get your daily dose of dope. Daily. Breaking. Celebrity news. All free. View the full article

Published by AlterNet Oklahoma GOP Governor Kevin Stitt has vetoed legislation that would have provided significant funding to the most popular children’s programming in the state, CNN reports. CNN’s The Lead, hosted Jake Tapper, tweeted a clip from a Friday interview with senior media reporter Oliver Darcy, writing, “Oklahoma Republican Governor Stitt vetoes a bill that would’ve funded the state’s PBS station over his belief its programming indoctrinates children @oliverdarcy reports.” Tapper opened the segment by sharing a brief video from an episode of PBS’ Sesame Street, which includes representation of a same-… Read More View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Maren Morris took a swipe at Tucker Carlson as she picked a prize at the 2023 GLAAD Media Awards. The country singer was honoured at the annual event – which recognises those in the media for their exemplary efforts in showing fair, accurate, and inclusive representation of the LGBTQ community – at the Hilton Midtown in New York on Saturday (13.05.23), and couldn’t resist taking a swipe at the outspoken presenter and his recent FOX News departure after he previously mocked her for standing up against transphobia. She said: “Maybe I felt a little badass taking Tucker Carlson’s calling me a lunatic for standing up to transphobia [and] turning it into a t-shirt and raising $150,000 for LGBTQ+ charities. That made me feel a little cool, but I don’t wanna gloat. I would never insult the recently unemployed.” Other big winners at the event included Jonathan Van Ness, who received the Vito Russo Award, ‘Fire Island’ and ‘Anything’s Possible’ tying for Outstanding Film – Streaming/TV, and ‘Heartstopper’ being named Outstanding Kids and Family Programming (Live-Action). ‘The Problem with Jon Stewart’ was given the Variety or Talk Show Episode accolade, and ‘We’re Here’ won the Reality Series prize. In addition, ‘A Strange Loop’ won Outstanding Broadway Production. The evening was presented by ‘What We Do in the Shadows’ star Harvey Guillen and featured a special performance from Idina Menzel. Last September, Tucker branded Maren a “lunatic” and a “fake country music singer” when he invited Brittany Aldean on his show amid criticism of her disparaging parents of trans children. In response, the 33-year-old singer tweeted: “It’s so easy to, like, not be a scumbag human? Sell your clip-ins and zip it, Insurrection Barbie.” The exchange then became a segment on Tucker’s show, and the “lunatic” insult was eventually used by Maren for a t-shirt, which raised more than $150,000 for trans rights charities. She announced at the time: “*ATTN LUNATICS* New shirt in the shop. All proceeds will be split between @translifeline the @glaad Transgender Media Program.” Earlier this week, the ‘My Church’ hitmaker celebrated the news Tucker was “parting ways” with FOX News. She wrote in an Instagram Story: “Happy Monday, MotherTucker.” She later shared a graphic which read: “The only tuckers allowed are the drag queens.” The New York winners of the 33rd annual GLAAD Media Awards: Outstanding Film – Streaming/TV (tie) ‘Fire Island’ ‘Anything’s Possible’ Outstanding Reality Series: ‘We’re Here’ Outstanding Variety or Talk Show Episode: ‘The Problem with Jon Stewart’ Outstanding Online Journalism – Video or Multimedia: Logo’s Trans Youth Town Hall Outstanding Kids + Family Programming – Live Action: ‘Heartstopper’ (Netflix) Outstanding Kids + Family Programming – Animated: ‘Dead End: Paranormal Park’ (Netflix) Outstanding Breakthrough Music Artist: Dove Cameron Outstanding Broadway Production: ‘A Strange Loop’ Outstanding Video Game: ‘Apex Legends’ Outstanding TV Journalism Segment: ‘HIV in the Deep South’ – In Real Life (Scripps News) Outstanding TV Journalism – Long-Form: ‘Pride | To Be Seen’ – Soul of a Nation (ABC) Outstanding Live TV Journalism – Segment or Special: ‘The Last Thing Before We Go: Stephanie Ruhle Talks Spirit Day’ – The 11th Hour (MSNBC) Outstanding Print Article: “Pediatricians Who Serve Trans Youth Face Increasing Harassment. Lifesaving Care Could Be on the Line” by Madeleine Carlisle (Time) Outstanding Online Journalism Article: “Alabama Is Trying to Raise the Legal Driving Age for Trans People to 19” by Nico Lang (TheDailyBeast.com) Outstanding Blog: Mombian Outstanding Podcast: TransLash Podcast with Imara Jones (TransLash Media) and Sibling Rivalry (Studio71) (TIE) Outstanding Spanish-Language Online Journalism Article: “Proyectos de ley anti LGBTQ+ en Florida son una ‘licencia para discriminar’ y reviven el dolor de Pulse, dicen grupos locales” por Jennifer A. Marcial Ocasio (OrlandoSentinel.com) Outstanding Spanish-Language Online Journalism – Video or Multimedia “Las abuelas trans buscan dignificar su vejez” por Liliana Rosas y Silvana Flores (ReporteIndigo.com) View the full article

Published by AlterNet The U.S. appears likely to legalize over-the-counter contraception—a critical step in increasing women’s bodily autonomy and economic independence. A committee of advisers recently recommended that the federal Food and Drug Administration (FDA) begin allowing sales of an over-the-counter (OTC) birth control pill—the first of its kind in the nation. All 17 members of the committee voted to recommend sales of Opill to the public, at a time when the Republican Party has carried out a widespread assault on reproductive health care. Although the FDA can decide whether or not to follow the committee… Read More View the full article

Published by AlterNet The president of the North Carolina State Bar Association triggered an explosion of outrage this week after he canceled a drag trivia night so that the organization’s Sexual Orientation and Gender Identity Committee could “present both sides” of the right-wing-led culture war, The Daily Beast reported on Sunday. The incident is but the latest in a long line of LGBTQIA+ scapegoating by state-level Republicans across the country, who insist without evidence that drag queens are a negative influence on kids. “NCBA president Clayton Morgan said the committee wouldn’t be ‘perceived as trying to adv… Read More View the full article

Published by Raw Story Last week, Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) fumbled some comments about white supremacy in the military. According to Tuberville, they’re nothing more than Americans. Since then, he’s tried to explain away the comments. First, he asked how one defines a white nationalist. He then claimed he was just being sarcastic. Finally, he pivoted to another topic, complaining that people call supporters of Donald Trump white nationalists. Speaking to MSNBC on Sunday, the political panel lamented that Republicans have grown increasingly accepting of radical right-wing extremism and extremists themselves. Demo… Read More View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Dolly Parton joked about having a threesome with Garth Brooks and his wife, Trisha Yearwood, while at the 58th Academy of Country Music Awards. The 77-year-old country icon gave the acronym for ‘Greatest Of All Time’, G.O.A.T., a whole new X-rated meaning while co-hosting the star-studded bash at the Ford Center in Frisco, Texas, on Thursday night (11.05.23) with the 61-year-old Grammy winner. The ‘Jolene’ hitmaker began by pulling a real goat onstage in a cart, before she told Garth: “I’ve got your G.O.A.T. right here!” Dolly gushed: “He changed the name of country music forever. In a flash, he became one of the biggest stars of all time.” And Garth replied: “The world … will always love you.” She then joked: “I think it stands for ‘Garth organised a threesome!’” Dolly – who is married to Carl Dean – took things one step further and jokingly added that she was given a “hall pass” to have sex with him and his 58-year-old spouse. A hall pass is when a couple will allow their other half to dream about sex with another person, usually a celebrity. After taking to the stage to perform some of her greatest hits with Carly Pearce, Trisha quipped that Dolly is both her and her husband’s “hall pass”. She added to ‘Entertainment Tonight’: “Everybody loves Dolly. Actually, people think this is Dolce and Gabbana but it’s Dolly and Garth. “Everybody loves Dolly. We love Dolly so much.” Jokes aside, Lainey Wilson was the big winner of the night, after triumphing in four categories. The 30-year-old singer scooped the Female Artist of the Year gong, as well as the Album of the Year accolade for ‘Bell Bottom Country’, and Visual Media of the Year and Music Event of the Year awards for Hardy’s ‘Wait in the Truck’, which she featured on. After being presented with the Female Artist of the Year prize by Dolly, Lainey said: “I can’t believe I just met Dolly Parton, first of all. This is crazy. “I want to say thank you to my father. Thank you, Jesus, for this, this is absolutely insane.” Lainey also thanked her family, record label and team for fighting for her “every single day”, and paid tribute to Dolly, as well as her fellow nominees, Kelsea Ballerini, Miranda Lambert, Ashley McBryde, and Carly Pearce. She said: “I look up to y’all so much, and I’m up here cause of y’all, cause of people like Dolly Parton paving the way. “For the little girls watching this, this right here stands for hard work. If you’re gonna be a dreamer, you better be a doer.” Other big winners on the night included Chris Stapleton, who landed the coveted Entertainer of the Year award. View the full article

Published by OK Magazine @madonna/instagram Madonna‘s tour rehearsals are hardcore. On Thursday, May 11, the Queen of Pop took to her Instagram Story to share a series of photos showing off her bruised-up body. @madonna/instagram “Sacrifice,” Madonna wrote across the first image — which featured a close-up shot of her forearm and thighs. The “Material Girl” singer seemed to reference the dedicated work she has been putting into preparing for her upcoming tour, titled The Celebration Tour, set to kick off on Saturday, July 15, in Vancouver. @madonna/instagram Madonna’s second snap highlighted her overgrown roots, as she wore over-the-knee socks and a baggy sleeveless T-shirt while revealing multiple dark bruises on the top half of her legs. Another image captured the 64-year-old’s body from a separate angle of the pop sensation sitting on a chair with her microphone in hand. Madonna Admits ‘It Took 4 Decades and Several Provocative Photo Shoots to Open People’s Minds Through Art’ Madonna Shows Off Her Boxing Gloves With the Help of Boyfriend Josh Popper: Photos Madonna Confesses She’s ‘Fallen Down the Rabbit Hole’ as Fans Remain Concerned About Her Bizarre Behavior 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! The mother-of-six continued to pose for pictures, this time pouting her lips and slightly sticking out her tongue while staring at the camera through a pair of glasses with both hands on her knees. Madonna’s world tour is just two months away and fans are overly excited to watch the icon perform four decades worth of award-winning music. @madonna/instagram “Come join the party! ,” the “Like a Virgin” vocalist announced on Tuesday, January 17, following months of speculation about the covert series. Not only will Madonna be performing “as many songs as possible” throughout the highly-anticipated show, she will also be wearing “updated versions” of her iconic cone bra and other unforgettable designer outfits from the singer’s past, as OK! previously reported. “Madonna will be reflecting on her entire career in the tour and that won’t just be the music — it will be the clothes too,” a source spilled back in March of the generational idol. “She has been a trailblazer with her fashion and is getting a lot of her designer friends involved in helping her,” the insider added. Madonna has let her fans in on the fun, as she recently shared photos from a trip to her storage archives with Jean Paul Gaultier in preparation for her upcoming tour. View the full article

Published by Raw Story A California congressman on Friday pushed back against a colleague’s recent homophobic remark by introducing a new resolution that recognizes the contributions of LGBTQ+ parents, The Advocate reports. Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) introduced the Honoring All Families resolution in response to Marjorie Taylor Greene’s assertion last month that a gay person who is the stepmother of two isn’t really a mother. Greene made the comment at an April 26 House Select Subcommittee on the pandemic during American Federation of Teachers President Randi Weingarten’s testimony. Greene said Weingarten wasn’t qual… Read More View the full article

Published by GB News Bud Light’s trans rights row has escalated yet again after several LGBT+ venues started ditching the beverage over claims influencer Dylan Mulvaney had been “abandoned”. Five LGBT+ bars in Chicago dropped Bud Light after Anheuser-Busch CEO said he “never intended to be part of a discussion that divides people”. Sidetrack Bar, a gay bar which is known for its showtune nights, announced its boycott on social media. In a post on Instagram, Sidetrack Bar said: “For 41 years Sidetrack has encouraged liquor and beer companies that have wished to garner the LGBTQ+ customer base to actively support ou… Read More View the full article

Published by Relaxnews By Courtesy of Victoria Secret Four years after canceling its legendary Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show, tainted by various controversies, the famous lingerie brand has announced the return of its annual runway showcase with a new format, billed as more inclusive, more artistic, and based on a vision of beauty that’s more rooted in reality. Gone are the tall, lean and perfectly toned Angels, replaced by a collective of models from various backgrounds. They will be starring in a fashion extravaganza broadcast live this fall, in an attempt to win over an audience that’s split between excitement a… Read More View the full article

Published by BANG Showbiz English Elliot Page has celebrated his “transjoy” by sharing a topless snap showing his gender reassignment surgery scars. The Oscar-nominated actor and transgender campaigner, 36, posted the image on Instagram while posing shirtless on a rooftop and explained why warmer months used to be a challenge before his transition, after he came out as a trans man in 2020. He posted alongside the image: “Dysphoria used to be especially rife in the summer. No layers, just a T-shirt – or layers and oh so sweaty – constantly looking down, readjusting my oversized T. “It feels so f’ing good soaking in the sun now, I never thought I could experience this, the joy I feel in my body. “I am so grateful for what gender affirming care has allowed me and I look forward to sharing more of my journey soon. #transjoy” Elliot marked his coming out as trans three years ago with the social media announcement: “I feel lucky to be writing this. To be here. To have arrived at this place in my life. “I feel overwhelming gratitude for the incredible people who have supported me along this journey. I can’t begin to express how remarkable it feels to finally love who I am enough to pursue my authentic self.” The ‘Juno’ star captioned a photo of himself posting in a bathing suit in 2021: “Trans bb’s first swim trunks #transjoy “#transisbeautiful.” He said in an interview with Time magazine how he had undergone top surgery to remove breast tissue, saying it had “completely transformed” his life. Elliot added the procedure did not define being transgender, but provided him with freedom from the “total hell” that was puberty and allowed him to recognise himself when he looked in the mirror. The actor, who married dancer Emma Portner, 28, in 2018 before their divorce in 2021, is set to go on a book tour to promote his ‘Pageboy’ memoir. Its publisher has said the book “will delve into Page’s relationship with his body” as well as “his experiences as one of the most famous trans people in the world”. It added the memoir will “cover mental health, assault, love, relationships, sex” and ”the cesspool that Hollywood can be”. View the full article