Blackpool captain apologises for old homophobic tweets following Jake Daniels' coming out

Christina Aguilera headlined LA Pride’s music fest at Los Angeles State Historic Park on Saturday and gave the fans exactly what they wanted. On top of an epic, high-energy performance of some of her biggest hits, Aguilera took things back to 2001 when she brought out Mya as a surprise guest.In video footage posted to Twitter by concert attendees, Aguilera and Mya both wore all-yellow burlesque-type costumes and had a blast belting out the song they collaborated on with Pink and Lil' Kim more than two decades ago for the soundtrackMya joins Christina Aguilera on stage as she performs 'Lady Marmalade' at LA Pride 2022 pic.twitter.com/nWo0NkAW2TParis Hilton — who also performed at LA Pride on Saturday — shared more videos of Aguilera and Mya doing their thing on stage, which Mya reposted to her Stories. Aguilera later shared clips to her IG Stories, writing, «Such a special moment.»According to , Aguilera thanked the crowd with an emotional speech during her set. "​Oh my goodness.

Gemma Collins and her fiancé Rami Hawash shared a passionate kiss weeks after her partner suffered a horror accident at work. The TOWIE star, 41, wore a gorgeous strapless white dress and could be seen passionately kissing Rami, 48 – who was seen without his eyepatch for the first time in weeks.

In my opinion, there’s double insecurity. I feel that there’s uncertainty about the reaction on both sides: fearing homophobic prejudice from straight groups, and fearing lack of acceptance from queer groups for not being a ‘full’ member (especially if you’re in a relationship that appears to be heterosexual.) It felt like I couldn’t be my full self at family gatherings where ‘queerness’ was an exotic, abstract concept, yet I also couldn’t turn up at a gay bar holding hands with my boyfriend.With lack of representation and role-models in the media (how many bisexualcelebrities can you name?), many people just like me may stay closeted to avoid association with negative stereotypes of hypersexualised, unfaithful, chaotic bisexuals.For people who are already partnered when considering coming out, there’s additional complications. Being bisexual is obviously different to identifying as gay or lesbian in that you can be in a fulfilling straight relationship.

On the eve of Saturday, June 11, activist Ailbhe Smyth, boxer Kellie Harrington and Professor Mary Aiken received the Honorary Freedom of the City of Dublin. The three inspiring women were awarded by Lord Mayor of Dublin Alison Gilliland in a ceremony in the Mansion House Dublin, surrounded by friends, family and colleagues. Ailbhe Smyth, […]

American filmmaker John Waters is well known for pushing boundaries with exuberantly provocative works exploring taboos around themes such as pornography and LGBTQ+ relationships.

LONDON: The value of the cryptocurrency market on Monday (Jun 13) fell below US$1 trillion for the first time since January 2021, according to data site CoinMarketCap, reaching as low as US$926 billion.

We’re Queer my Dear (WQMD), the acclaimed, informative, and empowering LGBTIQA+ online web series returns for its third season.

The BFI has named its first Disability Equality Lead. Clare Baines will take the post to further promotion of disability equality within the screen industries and internally at the organization. 

LONDON: Bitcoin tumbled on Monday (Jun 13) to an 18-month low under US$25,000 as investors shunned risky assets in the face of a global markets selloff.

With the support of her two out colleagues on the board that oversees the Bay Area's regional transit agency BART, board member Janice Li is officially kicking off her bid for reelection Monday. The first queer woman of color and the first Asian American woman on the board, Li is the only Asian member of one of the country's three elected transit boards.Li, 35, was first elected to her District 8 seat on the BART board in 2018 and is currently serving as the oversight body's vice president.

Christina Aguilera was joined on stage by Mya to perform ‘Lady Marmalade’ during her headline set at LA Pride on Saturday (June 11).The track, which was originally released in 1974 by Eleventh Hour, was re-recorded by Mya, Lil Kim, Christina Aguilera and Pink for the soundtrack to 2001’s Moulin Rouge!. It subsequently went to Number One in both the US and UK.During LA Pride, Aguilera and her dancers performed a medley of Moulin Rouge! hits, before Mya joined her for ‘Lady Marmalade’. “Thank you so much for doing this,” Aguilera said.

ITV icon Lorraine Kelly has given her thoughts on the publication which threatened to "out" Rebel Wilson's sexuality before she had gone public with the news herself.Lorraine was joined by Ross King who regularly reports on the show from Los Angeles for the showbiz news segment.He clarified the situation and Lorraine made a disapproving noise as he explained: "She said: 'It was a very hard situation, but I'm trying to handle it with grace'."Lorraine then gave her thoughts: "She is. That shouldn't be happening in this day and age, people getting outed, people can just do their own thing and it's fine.

new relationship with Ramona Agruma on Instagram.However, the next day, Australian newspaper the Sydney Morning Herald reported that it had been aware of the relationship before it was revealed publicly, with its celebrity reporter writing that he had given Wilson 1 1/2 days to provide comment for a story about it.The column sparked outrage and widespread criticism against the publication with advocates and members of the LGBTQ+ community arguing that it isn't acceptable to pressure people to declare their sexuality or new relationships.The Sydney Morning Herald has since removed the column and columnist Andrew Hornery issued an apology.Now the Bridesmaids actress has broken her silence on the situation and tweeted that it was "very hard.""Thanks for your comments, it was a very hard situation but trying to handle it with grace," she tweeted.The tweet came in response to one from Kate Doak, a Syndey-based journalist who wrote: "So apparently it wasn't @RebelWilson's choice to come out... The @smh/@theage have admitted to giving her a heads up 2 days in advance that they were going to 'out' her.

Christina Aguilera came to slay not play at LA Pride in the Park on Saturday in Los Angeles, California, complementing her musical set with a series of eye-grabbing looks.The chart-topping superstar, who was the event’s headliner at Los Angeles Historical Park, had the crowd delighted with what they could both see and hear as she whipped through her hits – including Beautiful, Lady Marmalade and Bionic.Alongside wearing a stunning glittery rainbow-striped bodysuit at one point during her performance, with the flowing skirt held up behind her to represent the LGBT flag in a tribute to the Pride colours, the 41-year-old was not afraid to show her Dirrty side either.The songstress’s multiple outfit changes saw her whip through a variety of edgy costumes, keeping her blonde hair held back in a voluminous high ponytail throughout.At one point, Christina sang on stage with the slightly unexpected addition of a phallic strap-on attached to her costume, which also comprised of a Hulk-esque torso piece and swollen arms, thigh-high patent boots and silver glittery sunglasses.She also showed off a recreation of her infamous ‘bottomless’ chaps from her iconic 2002 Dirrty music video – a look she’s enjoyed revisiting before – but this time in fire engine red and paired with a long trench coat (which of course came off), studded bodysuit, sunglasses and coordinating microphone.She was also seen enjoying herself in a pink latex costume featuring what looked like pink cone-shaped nipples, which she held in her hands as she stuck her tongue out.Christina does not do things by halves.The entertainer also matched her old Lady Marmalade collaborator Mya in neon yellow at one point, showing off a lace-print outfit with carnivalesque feathers

London services manager.‘But because the people I worked with were a lot younger there was a lot more support and often, in the case of schools, they had their peers.‘Whereas now, introducing some quite big social issues such as homelessness, you realise there are a lot of problems young LGBTQ+ people face when they try to access the help and support they need.’Statistics published by Stonewall in 2018 revealed 18% of LGBTQ+ people have been homeless at some point in their lives, with a majority of cases centring solely around an individual’s sexual orientation and gender identity. It’s a figure many homelessness organisations fear is set to rise, with akt reporting an increase of 71% in the number of young LGBTQ+ people accessing its services nationally between 2021 and 2022.  And given a study from the LGBT Foundation reported 71.5% of people accessing its domestic abuse service had not thought about seeking support before, it’s fair to assume such statistics show no sign of dropping. Ryan Douglas lived on the street for a total of three weeks after leaving his family home because of a homophobic family member. ‘It was the lowest of the low I’ve ever felt,’ he recalls.

BBC.‘As I come to the door usually I get “what are you?” It’s really not okay. I’m a paramedic first and foremost and I’m here to help.’Steph said since coming out she felt ‘enlightened’ and able to be her true self.

Holding hands in public – it’s such a simple human gesture, capable of telegraphing so much and yet this elementary gesture of friendship, love, affection, support and so many other basic human needs is off-limits, in public at least, to the majority of queer people in Australia and especially for gay men.A study conducted by ANZ in honour of their 11-year association with Mardi Gras back in 2017 showed that “members of Australia’s LGBTQI community are three times more likely to feel uncomfortable holding hands in public than other Australians” and that while 94% of respondents agreed that everyone should feel comfortable holding hands in public, only 43% of the LGBTQI community actually felt comfortable and confident enough to do so.And let’s face it, we’re not talking about the horrors of seeing two people eating each other’s faces on a train platform or dry humping in a library, this is two people engaging in the most innocuous forms of Public Displays of Affection possible and yet the sight of two men holding hands is enough to make this 42-year-old gay man blush with the romanticism and braveness of it all, having never walked down the street holding another man’s hand.Will this ever change? Will this simple gesture of love and affection ever truly be an accepted declaration between two men on the streets of rural or suburban Australia? Hopefully one day, Australians of all persuasions will feel safe to perform that most simple act of human connection – basic skin-on-skin contact with another human being of our choosing.© Star Observer 2022 | For the latest in lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer and intersex (LGBTIQ) news in Australia, be sure to visit

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Gemma Collins shared a video to Instagram of herself with her fiancé Rami Hawash, as they shared a kiss while enjoying an evening at home.The reality star, 41, had donned a strapless white dress while smooching Rami, 48, who was seen without his eyepatch for the first time, just weeks after he suffered an accident at work.Gemma also shared a video of herself getting a makeover in the grounds of her Essex pad."My makeup artist on a Saturday night," said Gemma , as she pointed the camera to her beautician.Also in the video, Gemma danced with her friends and Rami.It comes after he was left needing emergency surgery on his eye after he was involved in an incident at his mechanical repair business in Romford.Gemma said that Rami had been suffering from "excruciating" pain following the procedure, as she discussed how she had been dividing her time between appearing on stage in Chicago and caring for him. "We hope that he’s going to get the sight back in his eye, but I did reassure him that if he went blind or if he was going to lose his eye, that I’m still going to be with him because you don’t think about all those things," she told The Metro.

Comedian Mae Martin opened up about their journey as a non-binary individual in a new interview.

Above: Tony Awards host Ariana DeBose (right) with Chita Rivera, who presented the Best Musical award. Rivera originated the role of Anita in West Side Story on Broadway, and DeBose won the Best Actress Oscar for the same role in the most recent film of the musical.  It was a gloriously queer night Sunday at the 75th Tony Awards.The ceremony was hosted by out performer Ariana DeBose, who starred in an opening number that spotlighted the contributions of many LGBTQ+ artists along with others, and several queer or inclusive productions won awards.A Strange Loop, Michael R.

This screen capture from a video on the No Hate in Texas Facebook page shows a woman in pink pants with a light-colored hat standing with her back to church members and her arms spread wide to create a barrier between church members and protesters. Shortly after, the woman moves to stand in front of the man seen here on the right side of the image in the dark red suit jacket, striped tie and sunglasses. The woman in pink again stands with her back to the church members and her arms outstretched until the man in the sunglasses, red jacket and striped tie steps forward and shoves her in the back. The man was reportedly cited for assault.

Strictly Come Dancing star John Whaite revealed that he was outed by a teacher in a new op-ed.

UpdateThe gender-flipping Broadway revival of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s 1970 musical Company won big at this year’s Tony Awards, including Best Revival of a Musical. The show now positions its central character, Bobbie, as a 35-year-old woman questioning the validity of traditional marriage.

A handful of right-wing protesters gathered outside Texas Live in Arlington this afternoon (Sunday, June 12)  as supporters of HELP Center for LGBT Health and Wellness and the Arlington Museum of Art  gathered inside at Troy’s for the Disney Drag Brunch.

Marcia Gay Harden looked gorgeous in a pink goddess gown on Sunday at the 75th annual Tony Awards in New York City.The 62-year-old actress wore an Oscar de la Renta dress that featured a long train for the 75th annual awards ceremony held at Radio City Music Hall.Marcia accessorized with jewelry from Mindi Mond New York including dangling earrings and bracelet. Goddess gown:Marcia Gay Harden looked gorgeous in a pink goddess gown on Sunday at the 75th annual Tony Awards in New York CityShe had her hair up in an elegant manner by hairstylist Nathaniel Hawkins.Makeup artist Lori Hamlin Penske accentuated Marcia's natural beauty with rosy cheeks and pink lipstick.

Thomas Ryan Rousseau. Mug shot from the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office in Idao.

31 white supremacists were arrested for planning a riot near an Idaho Pride event.

Hamilton, A Chorus Line, Hadestown, Cabaret, Chicago, and West Side Story. DeBose appeared in Hamilton on Broadway and won an Oscar for her performance in the latest film version of West Side Story, becoming the first out queer woman of color Oscar-winner.

Brokeback Mountain to some newer films like Love, Simon.  But, as I watched many of these, I realized that there are now several queer actors who would play the role just as well, if not better than some of their predecessors. Here are eight LGBTQ+ actors who I believe would be great picks if these movies ever got a remake.

Matt Lucas and Eddie Izzard are among the stars supporting Blackpool forward Jake Daniels, who has become the first pro footballer to come out as gay in 32 years.Daniels, 17, became the first male professional player in English football to come out as gay since Justin Fashanu in 1990 with his incredible statement.Little Britain star Matt wrote on Twitter: ‘It’s a landmark day in British LGBT history.‘Brilliant, brave @Jake_Daniels11 – a professional Championship footballer with @BlackpoolFC – has come out. Huge respect to you, Jake, and to your club and teammates for supporting you.’Eddie simply added: ‘I salute you, Jake’.Roman Kemp went on to say: ‘Huge love to Jake Daniels.

tweeting a congratulatory message. Representatives for Daniels’ soccer club, Blackpool FC, also said how proud of the player they were.Related: British soccer player Jake Daniels comes out as gayNow the wider town of Blackpool, in the north of England, has also shown its visible support.Blackpool, on the northwest coast of Lancashire, is famed as a summertime coastal resort, primarily for blue-collar Brits (it has a slight Coney Island vibe).

Days after Blackpool FC striker Jake Daniels came out as gay, past historical homophobic tweets of his teammate Marvin Ekpiteta have resurfaced. Ekpiteta, 26, deleted the tweets and apologised to Daniels, who indicated that he has forgiven his teammate. On Monday, 17-year-old Daniels became the first openly gay footballer, since Justin Fashanu in 1990, to come out while still playing. Ekpiteta deleted the tweets and offered his apology.

Former Wales rugby team captain Gareth Thomas said he hopes British footballer Jake Daniels’ decision to come out as gay will help tackle homophobia in sport and give other LGBTQ+ athletes the courage to be open about their sexuality.

Prince William and Elton John were among those praising U.K. soccer player Jake Daniels for coming out as gay this week.

Philip Schofield, 57, praised the brave young footballer Jake Daniels for coming out as gay on Monday (May 16).Jake, 17, made the decision to open up about his experience after explaining he didn't want to hide his true self.Phillip spoke about how he wished he had the same “eloquence” as Jake, being so young.The footballer said that he knew from a young age that he was gay, but kept it to himself and tried to hide it from his friends at school.Phil and Holly Willoughby spoke on Tuesday's (May 17) instalment on This Morning where they discussed how “toxic” the football industry can be at times.Phil said: “What’s important now, and this may be very naive, is that I think he will have an amazing amount of support, help and care within his own community; you’re seeing tweets from other footballers, amazing.“But I think it’s time to say, look at your sport, look at the beauty of your sport and your players supporting them, maybe this is the time to say right, let’s not go for him on the pitch.”Phil spoke to The Sun on Sunday and discussed coming out at 57. He said: “I admit I was perhaps a bit naive.

Gary Lineker says openly gay footballer Jake Daniels’ decision to come out will pave the way for "many others."The Match Of The Day host said the brave Blackpool FC star has laid a "path many others will follow." Lineker, 61, who scored 48 goals in 80 matches for England, said: "I think he will be massively accepted.""Not just in his own dressing room but players he plays against. I think, overall, dressing rooms wouldn't think about it." Lineker said he believes Daniels' announcement "shouldn't be significant" and football should have "passed this watershed moment a long time ago."The 17-year-old striker has been hailed an "inspiration" after becoming the first active male UK professional footballer to come out as gay since Justin Fashanu in 1990.In 2013 former Leeds player Robbie Rodgers revealed he was gay shortly after retiring before returning to play for LA Galaxy in the MLS.

A post shared by Official Jake Daniels (@officialjakedaniels)A young soccer player in the UK has come out as gay. Jake Daniels, 17, plays for the Blackpool FC in the north of England. He told Sky News, “Now is the right time to do it.

Jake Daniels has made history as the UK’s only openly gay active male professional footballer. The Blackpool player made the announcement yesterday through a club statement, accompanied by an exclusive interview with Sky Sports.“This season has been a fantastic one for me on the pitch.

3 min read In a plot twist that not even TV’s break out hit Ted Lasso has tackled (pardon the pun), 17-year-old Jake Daniels has become the first UK male professional footballer in more than 30 years to come out as gay and has been praised for his bravery by everyone, including Josh Cavallo, the Australian player whose […]

Jake Daniels is bravely coming out.

Blackpool forward Jake Daniels, 17, is the UK’s first male professional footballer to come out publicly as gay in more than 30 years after Justin Fashanu did in 1990.

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Blackpool's Jake Daniels came out publicly as a gay male professional footballer, the first to do so in the UK since 1990. While Justin Fashanu was the UK's first professional footballer to come out as gay, his career was tragically cut short due to homophobia – he ended his own life in 1998. Footballer Jake, 17, told Sky Sports that he believed he was "ready to tell people my story" after coming out to his parents, his football club and teammates while letting his fans "know the real me".

Matt Lucas and Eddie Izzard are among the stars supporting Blackpool forward Jake Daniels, who has become the first pro footballer to come out as gay in 32 years. Daniels, 17, became the first male professional player in English football to come out as gay since Justin Fashanu in 1990 with his incredible statement. Little Britain star Matt wrote on Twitter: ‘It’s a landmark day in British LGBT history.

Blackpool FC forward Jake Daniels has come out, becoming Britain’s first active openly gay male professional footballer.

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Blackpool star Jake Daniels has bravely come out in a TV interview, becoming the only current openly gay male professional footballer in Britain.Daniels, who only made his Blackpool debut earlier this month, made the announcement in an interview with Sky Sports, confirming he had the backing of his club and team-mates.Daniels, 17, joins Josh Cavallo of Australia's Adelaide United as the only current male players who have come out as gay. Justin Fashanu also came out during his career while players have come out after their playing days had finished including ex-Aston Villa ace Thomas Hitzlsperger and former Hull City youth player Thomas Beattie.Daniels, who signed with Adidas earlier this month, said: "Now is the right time to do it.