Colton Haynes opens up about the homoerotic photoshoot that almost killed his career

Celebrity Gogglebox was innundated with the same complaint from viewers within minutes of the show starting. The Channel 4 show aired a special episode to celebrate Pride tonight (Friday, July 1).

Well, Pride month has come to an unceremonious close; Things aren’t looking great out of the Supreme Court, Proud Boys are still busting up queer events, and those gay flamingos at the Denver Zoo broke up (meaning love just might be dead).But wait! Before you bring out the homophobic dog memes, let’s take one last look at Pride 2022 and the music it’s left us with. Last week was one of some pretty iconic drops, and this week saw the last of the Pride stragglers getting their hits in just under the wire.From blonde and pink to red hot, here’s your weekly bop roundup:For something that leans so heavily into its popularity as a TikTok sound, Charli and Tiësto’s “Hot In It” will definitely have you shaking something.

Where in the world is Ryan Phillippe?Well he was at Matt’s Fish Camp Bethany, a “low-key joint dishing up seafood staples” in Bethany, Delaware.Is that important? Unsure. Phillippe himself doesn’t seem to know, as evidenced by his photo caption: “..I forgot what I was gonna say”.Good thing a thirst trap is worth a thousand words:  A post shared by ryan (@ryanphillippe)Related: Ryan Phillippe opens up about how going gay-for-pay early in his career nearly tore his family apartThe 47-year-old Cruel Intentions star elicited comments from male admirers like “STUD” and “Daddyy”.  A post shared by ryan (@ryanphillippe)Phillippe has two films coming down the pipeline — Summit Fever, a mountain-climbing suspense drama, is currently in post-production.

OUTSPOKEN royal author Lady Colin Campbell is to return to I’m A Celebrity . . . , The Sun can reveal. The eccentric aristo, 72 — who quit the main 2015 series and later claimed two co-stars bullied her — is in talks to appear in the spin-off All-Stars show.

Brittney Griner faced day one of her trial in Russia on Friday. The basketball star and Olympic gold medalist has been charged with drug offenses.Griner, 31, has been in Russian custody since February — only days before Russia invaded Ukraine.

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Buckingham Palace has investigated how staff handled allegations of bullying made against Meghan, the Duchess of Sussex, but the findings will remain private. Palace officials told reporters Wednesday that the details of the independent review were not being released to protect the confidentiality of those who took part.  Current and former staff were invited to speak about their experiences of working for Meghan after claims surfaced last year about her bullying several staff members.

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Upstairs Lounge Arson had no idea their night out would turn into anything other than a moment of social escapism. During that era, they entered that gay bar knowing full well the dangers of publicly identifying oneself as queer. Sadly, on June 24, 1973, their bravery would cost their lives.Above the Jimani, a sports bar that remains, the Upstairs Lounge served as the popular hangout for New Orlean’s queer community and allies.

Memphis’s ABC affiliate reports. He told police he had been inside a home with Monroe, and she ordered him to leave and pulled a gun on him. They struggled, both fell down a flight of stairs, and then Ward took out his own gun and shot Monroe several times, according to a police affidavit cited by the station.

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Thor: Love And Thunder at Hoyts Entertainment Quarter on June 27 in Sydney.Fuschia Anne Ravena, from the Philippines, wins Miss International Queen 2022 on June 25 in Pattaya, Thailand. Thailand hosts Miss International Queen, the largest and most prestigious international transgender beauty pageant, annually in Pattaya.Ferdinand "Bongbong" Marcos Jr, together with the new Vice President Sara Duterte, pose for pictures after taking his oath as the next president of the Philippines.

Sometimes the opposition against trans people can seem insurmountable. From anti-trans legislature to social pressures to medical roadblocks, trans people face endless uphill battles.Enter Veronica Ashcroft, the sapphic trans hiker proving that nothing is too tall to conquer.Ashcroft started her hiking journey after starting college in the Northeast U.S.

Queer as Folk and its American remake premiered at the turn of the 21st century, they gave the world a revolutionary look at gay life. Two decades later, their depiction of a mostly white, cis-gender group of gay men isn't very accurate to modern gay life anymore.While both shows stand strong in the queer television canon, they only represent a small margin of queer people, completely erasing trans and non-binary people and remaining very white throughout its the original runs.Luckily, this new update fills the cast with people from all across the LGBTQ+ spectrum and uses that to its advantage to tell worthwhile queer stories that are very rare.Queerness is ever expanding.

voluntarily dismissed her lawsuit last week, while reserving the right to sue in the future if similar restrictions are reintroduced at a later point in time.  She is currently in the process of becoming a licensed foster parent.“Providing a loving, nurturing home for a refugee child is my desire,” Easter said in a statement.

When exploring your sexual orientation, it can be challenging to pick a label that suits you. Fortunately, there are many terms you can use to describe your attraction toward other people. If you think you might be polysexual or know someone who identifies that way, this guide will tell you everything you need to know.RELATED: How Straight Are You Based on Your Taste in Men?Polysexual is an orientation that describes someone attracted to people of multiple genders.

Gay Pride Apparel is a 100% queer-owned small business run by best-friends-turned-couple Jesus and Sergio since 2019. They create handmade, high-quality garments with cheeky, political, and simple designs.

Homoco is a queer-owned swim brand founded by designer Daniel DuGoff. They use recycled plastic and sustainably-harvested Tencel in their summer-ready apparel.Get it from Homoco for $69 (available in sizes XS–XXL).Plus, 10% of all Pride candle proceeds will be donated to the LGBTQ Freedom Fund.The Sisters Stoned is a Chicago-based, queer-owned shop founded by two best friends who love to make candles.Get it from The Sisters Stoned on Etsy for $25+ (available in two sizes).Common Dear is a queer- and woman-owned shop based in Oklahoma City, Oklahoma.

a lot of new sex toy companies and small businesses that are inherently queer- and trans-friendly, such as New York Toy Collective, Cute Little Fuckers, Wet for Her, Honey Play Box, and even on Etsy like Fantasticocks, Form Function LLC, MaMa Leather, and Twisted Mountain Toys! Because a lot of toys literally can be enjoyed by all bodies with a little imagination!Just a heads-up: Some of these toys use binarist and cis-gendered language in their product descriptions that some folks may not identify with (which, boo! but hopefully one day that changes). For more info and insight on all types of dysphoria (including body dysphoria), check out Eli Erlick's video "You Don't Need Dysphoria to Be Trans." For more sex toys and products from queer-owned shops, check out this 2021 Pride Month sex toy post and this roundup of queer-owned sex shops!We hope that this is only one of many LGBTQ+ specific sex toy posts to come in the future, and that this helps prompt the creation of more products designed specifically for trans people and their pleasure in the future.

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Views expressed in The Advocate’s opinion articles are those of the writers and do not necessarily represent the views of The Advocate or our parent company, Equal Pride.Today, Florida's "don't say gay" law goes into effect, and school districts will begin implementing policies to limit discussions about LGBTQ+ people, experiences, and topics in public schools. This is tantamount to erasure.

Rylan Clark will be joined by his mum Linda, on today’s episode of Celebrity Gogglebox (Friday July 1).He has joined the series ahead of the Pride anniversary special, helping mark 50 years of Pride in the UK.Channel 4 says the special will “reflect on the incredible achievements and challenges of advancing LGBTQ+ rights and visibility over the last half century, while also platforming the diversity of identity and sexuality in the 2020s”.Rylan, 33, discovered his own sexuality when he was just 10 years old, after watching a Louis Theroux documentary of all things.He met his now ex-husband Dan, 42, in 2015, though they split after six years of marriage.Here is everything you need to know about Rylan’s relationship history.Dan is best known for his appearance on 2013’s Big Brother, making it to week six of the competition before being voted out.Before that, he was a police officer who worked on Operation Yewtree.This was an investigation into child sex abuse by famous stars such as Jimmy Savile.However, it was during his time on Big Brother when he and Rylan first crossed paths.Rylan interviewed him following his exit and the rest was history.Just two years later, they were married after Dan proposed during an idyllic trip to Paris.They tied the knot in 2015 with an intimate ceremony.In June 2021, reports surfaced that Dan had moved out of their shared London home and moved into a flat in Essex.Soon after, the split was confirmed by Rylan, who broke his silence on the situation later that same month.Speaking to The Sun, he said: "Following reports about Dan and I spending time apart, I feel I have to speak out - as the way it is being reported is unfair.“I have made a number of mistakes which I deeply regret and have

Het aantal gevallen van het apenpokkenvirus is de afgelopen twee weken in Europa verdrievoudigd. De Wereldgezondheidsorganisatie (WHO) roept Europese landen op snel actie te ondernemen.

Fire Island, filmmaker Andrew Ahn made his first major-studio film, going into business with Searchlight Pictures after previously helming indie fare like Spa Night.And from what Ahn told Vulture recently, Searchlight had many notes about Fire Island—from its script (the studio thought the Noah-Will beach scene was unnecessary) to the soundtrack (the studio wanted “Levitating” by Dua Lipa).Related: A queer Asian revolution is happening in Hollywood and, honestly, it’s about damn timeAhn also described his back-and-forth with Searchlight about the nudity in the film, which is now streaming on Hulu:I was like, “I want a d*ck.” It’s Fire Island. It’s sex scenes.

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Anita in West Side Story, Ariana DeBose made a plea for abortion rights, queer rights, and human rights in an appearance Thursday on The Tonight Show With Jimmy Fallon. DeBose, who made history this March when she became the first queer woman of color to win the Academy Award, enumerated the ways in which the Supreme Court’s overturning of Roe v. Wade and Justice Clarence Thomas’s promises to come after other rights affects her personally.“I’m Black, I’m Afro-Latina, I’m a woman, and I’m queer.

The short film ‘Veils’ screens at this year’s Asian Film Festival of Dallas. (Courtesy photos)

Established Titles that will help benefit the environment and save the woodlands on the estate for generations to come. And now through Monday, Established Titles is celebrating the occasion of our country’s independence with a special Fourth of July sale!Potential members of the Scottish aristocracy can purchase plots of land from one square foot or larger, and all come with an actual title.

don't say gay" law.Instruction on gender identity or sexual orientation is forbidden in kindergarten through third grade.

Another Pride month for the books, boys! Only 334 and a half days til the next one.This month was chock-full of queer celebrations and setbacks, but one of the most fun parts of it all was seeing what wild little tactics businesses were going to pull out to cater to our fruity demographics. And pander, they did!From bottom buns to tasting too much of the rainbow, here are this Pride month’s 5 wildest corporate moments:Postmates partnered with gay comedian Rob Anderson (and a gay rectal surgeon) to introduce a new menu specifically designed to keep everything squeaky clean in the boudoir.

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Related: These anti-LGBTQ laws go into effect todayKorynn Dickey posted the video on Wednesday, but didn’t specifically name her father.“I had to cut my dad off,” the text overlay reads as she sways with a rainbow pillow. “See, I’m a bisexual Pisces and he is a republican state senator who contributed to taking my rights as a woman away and the possibility of me being able to marry the girl of my dreams one day.”“Guess who!! clues are hidden in the video.”Internet investigators quickly solved the puzzle, identifying her father as Iowa state senator Adrian Dickey.

Four in 10 (40%) LGBTQ+ people experienced a hate crime in the past 12 months because of their sexual orientation, a joint survey from GAY TIMES and Channel 4 News found.

In celebration of 50 years of Pride in the UK, The Crown Estate has commissioned a hundred Pride flags to hang above Regent Street. 

Pedro Almodovar’s upcoming Western.Ríos will join actors Ethan Hawke and Pedro Pascal for the film. Hawke and Pascal will play the cowboys at the heart of the half-hour short, which is currently titled Strange Way of Life, according to Variety.Almodovar told IndieWire, “It could be like my answer to Brokeback Mountain.”The director had the chance to direct the iconic queer film but passed on it.“I think Ang Lee made a wonderful movie, but I never believed that they would give me complete freedom and independence to make what I wanted,” Almodóvar explained to IndieWire.

Donald Trump‘s pick in the race, did not seem to agree. She refused to say the 2020 election was not stolen after Cheney challenged her on the issue.Related: Did this Hollywood film change Liz Cheney’s stance on gay marriage?No surprise there, but what many observers were taken with was the general display of incompetence on the debate floor, with Cheney often appearing like the only adult on the stage.A roundup of some of the evening’s more inept displays has since gone viral:“This wasn’t SNL on a Thursday night,” tweeted The Republican Accountability Project.

Green Bay Press Gazette reports. After Koss crawled from the fire and attempted to fight back, Nolan strangled her while others tried to restrain him before he fled the scene, according to the police and witness accounts.

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The congregation of a 106-year-old church in Michigan that was ordered to rescind the ordination of an LGBTQ+ deacon is appealing the decision by its denomination's leadership.The Neland Avenue Christian Reformed Church in Grand Rapids is imploring the Christian Reformed Church of America not to remove her. The deacon is in a same-sex marriage and has expressed her desire to continue serving on the deacon board of the church, according to the Religion News Service. The small 165-year-old Dutch Calvinist denomination's annual synod gathered earlier this month. During the meeting, it decided the Michigan church should reverse course.The vote over the deacon came as the denomination examined its theology on human sexuality.

one streaming service. So, add them all to your watch lists; theses titles should be great as you veg out after the past 30 days of celebrating Pride.So you’ve never seen Mean Girls before? Shut up.

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Queers are famously creative, and the community boasts a rich history of fascinating art and literature. This is what made the task of shortlisting seven necessary queer reads so difficult, but below is a selection of some of GCN’s favourites. From authors that proudly parade their queerness, to others that deal with the theme in […]

Despite living in a nation with laws against the very existence of queer organisations, the LGBTQ+ community of Nigeria held a Pride festival in Lagos last week, touted as “the first of its kind in terms of reach, registrations, impact, and size.” Events at the week-long celebration included art shows, a Pride village featuring local […]

Arrow star Colton Haynes opened up about almost losing his Teen Wolf role in his new memoir.

Zack Sharf Colton Haynes was a series regular on the MTV supernatural drama series “Teen Wolf” for two seasons, but the actor reveals in his new memoir, “Miss Memory Lane,” that he almost didn’t get cast in the role of Jackson Whittemore. According to Haynes, the head of MTV at the time didn’t want to hire him because of the gay-themed XY Magazine photo shoot he did as a teenager years before the show.Haynes writes in his memoir that his manager told him (via Entertainment Weekly), “Look what almost happened, Colton.

participated in a photoshoot for gay magazine, XY.Haynes — who is openly gay — wrote in his newly released memoir, “Miss Memory Lane,” that he was told to conceal his sexuality as it would hinder his ability to get acting jobs. “It didn’t matter who was on my team, the message I got was always the same: ‘You will not work if you are yourself,'” wrote Haynes.

The early chapters of Colton Haynes’s new memoir, Miss Memory Lane, out 5/31, paint a portrait of a wild child bouncing from state to state with his unpredictable, alcoholic mother and, at times, his frequently violent father. Of a boy who learned all too early what his looks and sexuality could get for him—and more importantly what others could take. Of a teenage runaway, a precocious troublemaker, a wannabe model willing to do just about anything to get what he wanted.But the Colton Haynes who gets on a Zoom call on a recent spring afternoon is a very different person.