Gemma Collins, 41, in ageless display as she shows beauty in no-makeup selfie

“Sparks” singer Hilary Duff re-established herself as a pioneer of the queer rights movement yet again this week.Pentatonix member Scott Hoying and his fiancé teamed up with the star to recreate an enduring public service announcement from 2008. In it, Duff confronts two girls in a shop for using the word “gay” derogatorily.The fact that she read the girls down in the process just added to the magic of it all.This new recreation really takes us right back to ’08:In the words of Derrick Berry, “That was fighting for gay rights.

A Louisiana judge dismissed a lawsuit filed last month by a librarian over criticism she received for supporting the inclusion of LGBTQ-related books in a library.Amanda Jones, a middle school librarian and the president of the Louisiana Association of School Librarians, from Denham Springs, La., filed the lawsuit against two men, Michael Lunsford and Ryan Thames, after she claims they publicly attacked her opposing censorship and “book policing," The Hill reports.Although conservative group Citizens for a New Louisiana, ran by Lunsford according to the suit, published a series of online criticisms of Jones, the judge ruled that their statements were only opinions. The judge indicated that the level the offending commentary would have to rise was very high because the plaintiff was somewhat of a public figure.On July 19, Jones spoke at the Livingston Parish Library Board of Control meeting after a board member requested that the board review inappropriate books.

At its most powerful, literature creates empathy, a vital spark to help us feel and understand the experiences of others distant from our own. We are able to grasp their joy, pain, or sorrow.

When he was an undergrad at Harvard, author and historian Eric Cervini’s first encounter with queer history surprisingly did not come from a book. “I watched the film Milk about Harvey Milk, and I was shocked that I knew nothing about this story,” Cervini says. “That’s where my interest in queer history began.”Cervini earned his Ph.D.

Pride is the commemoration of the Stonewall’s queers publicly pwning the NYPD, Folsom stems from confronting draconian authority. Folsom Street and San Francisco’s fetish community was first entwined in 1966 with the opening of Febe’s, the thoroughfare’s first leather bar. By the late ’70s, Folsom had developed its own “Miracle Mile” strip, which featured over 30 gay bars, shops, and bathhouses, cementing it as the epicenter of SF’s leather community.

Chrissy Judy is a tale of friendship that should hit close to home for many: A pair of besties have spent so much time together that they’re practically co-dependent. But what happens when life and love get in the way?In this case, the BFFs are—you guessed it—Chrissy and Judy, two thirty-something gay New Yorkers who moonlight as a successful (yet under-appreciated, by their account) drag cabaret duo.Writer/director Todd Flaherty plays Judy, the duo’s requisite “messy Judy” who always manages to get tangled up in drama.

that’s so gay? more like that’s so SLAY (of hilary duff) #Pride2022

LONDON — The daughter of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu had wanted to honor her godfather’s personal wish: that she officiate his funeral in England after he died last week. But the Church of England stopped the Rev. Mpho Tutu van Furth, a priest ordained in the United States, from doing so this week because she is married to a woman, she said.

Jazz Tangcay Artisans Editor RuPaul and the “RuPaul’s Drag Race” judges raised more than $250,000 for Extraordinary Families on Thursday night at an event in Hancock Park. Michelle Visage, Ross Mathews, Carson Kressley and Jeffrey Bower Chapman co-hosted the celebration for the adoption and foster agency that works with LGBTQ+ parents and kids. World of Wonder co-founder, Drag Race producer and co-host for the night Fenton Bailey announced $250,00 and counting had been donated. Extraordinary Families CEO Barnaby Murff thanked Bailey, who is also on the organization’s board and has two adopted children with his filmmaker husband Billy Luther.

Dame Joan Collins has revealed that she wanted to be a boy when she started going through puberty at the age of 14. The star first made a splash in Hollywood in glamorous roles in the 1950s in films like Land of the Pharaohs, The Opposite Sex and Rally ‘Round the Flag, Boys!. However, she has now shared that she ‘hated’ all the changes she saw in her body as a young teenager and so opted to ‘rebel’ and wear boys’ clothes instead.

Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Nashville is under attack for the gender-affirming care it provides to young people, and now Tennessee lawmakers are calling for restrictions on such care.It all started with a podcast and social media posts this week by right-wing blogger Matt Walsh. He shared video of a doctor at Vanderbilt calling gender-affirming surgeries a “big moneymaker” and another of a professor saying there would be “consequences” if hospital personnel object to participating in the procedures.However, the doctor, Shayne Taylor, “does not refer to children in the video clip Walsh posted, which did not appear to contain her full remarks,” Tennessee Lookout notes.

Cynthia Erivo is opening up about her coming out experience and why she came out later in life.

Harper’s Bazaar that investors kept pushing for a NSFW LGBTQ story, instead of a plot about a killer on the run.She told the publication how backers demanded “a hot lesbian movie with me and Christina Ricci” — however, that is not what the Patty Jenkins-directed “Monster” turned out to be.“There’s a natural fight in me to want to create environments that feel like the things that I wish I had 30 years ago when I started,” Theron said. The “Old Guard” actress also discussed her struggles with costumes during movie shoots.“Having absolutely no control over what you’re wearing is a big one that really f – – king annoyed me for years. Having some guy make you have a fitting almost in front of them — stuff like that, it’s really belittling,” Theron noted.She then described an incident on set involving a director who kept wanting her to change her clothes.“When I started, there was no conversation around it.

Nova, a popular primetime science series on the Public Broadcasting Service (PBS), is set to release the ambitious documentary Ending HIV in America.The doc chronicles the journey of the HIV epidemic in America over the last 40 years with a highlight on the activism and community commitment that’s helped slow the spread. San Francisco and Birmingham, Ala., serve as at the centers of the one-hour special, as they are two of the cities that represent the real-world challenges of getting treatment to the people who need it most.“HIV is a uniquely challenging virus to fight, and the scientific journey over the last four decades has been a dramatic rollercoaster filled with hope and frustration and some truly remarkable discoveries,” Nova co-executive producer Julia Cort said in a statement. As scientific efforts continue to advance, they gradually uncover more of the secrets of the virus’s mutation.

RuPaul’s Drag Race. And it’s been almost a year since the last time BuzzFeed spoke with this Legendary Legend, who at the time was about to release her memoir, My Name’s Yours, What’s Alaska?: A Memoir, and was preparing to go on her first solo tour at the beginning of this year. Unfortunately, Omicron had other plans, and Alaska was forced to postpone her tour. However, Alaska has kept busy over the last year; aside from continuing to co-host her podcasts, she also co-launched MOM Plus, a subscription service for her and Willam’s Moguls of Media podcasting company, released the AAA Girls documentary, Access All Areas, held a series of pop diva-themed shows at Brooklyn’s 3 Dollar Bill, and held her annual The Drag Queen of the Year Pageant Competition Awards Contest Competition pageant.

The race for U.S. Senate in Florida is a dead heat.A new poll finds pro-LGBTQ Democrat Val Demings is just 2 points behind anti-LGBTQ incumbant Marco Rubio, with a 4.5% margin of error.The Civiqs poll, released yesterday, found 49% of likely Florida voters expressed support for Rubio, compared to 47% who support Demings.When it comes to favorably, 41% of likely voters said they viewed Rubio in a favorable light, compared to 51% who viewed him unfavorably.

Billy Eichner’s “Bros” will be making history upon its release as the first R-rated gay rom-com ever made by a major studio, but that historical record certainly won’t include the Middle East. The Universal movie, which hits the U.S. box office on Sept. 30, is set to roll out across most international markets in October and November, but is pre-emptively skipping any kind of release in Middle East markets due to cultural and commercial reasons, sources close to the studio tell Variety. It’s still unclear exactly what markets in the region will be affected, but it’s likely to include Saudi Arabia, the United Arab Emirates, Egypt and Kuwait — all of which are notorious for censoring movies over even the slightest hint of LGBTQ themes or content.

Marketing researchers Alexander Davidson of Wayne State University and Mark R. Gleim of  Auburn University recently reviewed listings of rentals in the U.S.

A new study has found bisexuals reported experiencing less workplace discrimination than their gay and lesbian counterparts, although the findings suggest the disparity may be the result of fewer bisexuals being out at work.The report from the UCLA School of Law Williams Institute, entitled “The Role of Sexual Orientation and Gender in Workplace Experiences of Cisgender LGB Employees” surveyed 935 LGB adults about their workplace experiences.The key findings of the report showed that significantly fewer bisexuals were out to their supervisors or coworkers than gays and lesbians. Only 36 percent of cisgender bisexual employees reported being out to their supervisors and only 19 percent reported being out to all their coworkers.

As attacks on hospitals across the country providing gender-affirming care services to trans children increases, with the latest target being a hospital in Ohio, far-right Fox News pundit Tucker Carlson is adding fuel to the fire.During a segment on his show, Tucker Carlson Tonight, on Wednesday, Carlson, who has often made anti-LGBTQ+ comments, attacked hospitals providing gender-affirming health care to transgender young people. Carlson said that being transgender is a fad, and he repeatedly claimed that gender-affirming medicine harms children and called it a “crime.” He also described being transgender as a “fad.”Following a series of tweets from right-wing extremist influencer Matt Walsh accusing Vanderbilt University Medical Center in Tennessee of opening its gender-affirming care division for financial gain, Carlson joined online trolls in targeting the facility. As a result, the hospital received an influx of hate and vitriol, leading to its having to shut down its website, as the Daily Beast reported.Carlson directs his viewers to engage in threatening behavior with a wink and a nod.In what experts describe as an example of stochastic terrorism tactics, Carlson said on his program that hospital employees were criminals who shouldn’t be surprised they “are receiving threatening phone calls.” As the latest attack on children’s hospitals that provide gender-affirming care, right-wing social media accounts have targeted Akron Children’s Hospital, the Akron Beacon Journal reports.In August, right-wing bloggers, news outlets, and social media accounts targeted Boston Children’s Hospital, which runs what was the first transgender health program in the country. A Massachusetts woman was arrested last week for allegedly

Editor's note: This article contains spoilers for House of the Dragon Season 1, Episode 5.As part of our new ritual, my boyfriend and I tuned in to watch House of the Dragon this past Sunday, along with about  29 million other viewers. We both let out a collective “aww” when, halfway through the episode, the show introduced its first queer storyline.

Yes, that is right, I am going to be a guest on A.S.S. — The Adam Sank Show!

The daughter of the late Archbishop Desmond Tutu, Mpho Tutu van Furth and her wife, Marceline

A Gemma Collins superfan, a woman who took her cat to prom and "Compost Carole" are among the quirky Great British Bake Off 2022 contestants this year.The full line-up has been revealed ahead of the new series of the Channel 4 Show, which starts on Tuesday 13 September at 8pm, when a new batch of diverse amateur bakers enter the tent. As usual, they will need to impress judges Paul Hollywood and Dame Prue Leith to be crowned the champion, while hosts Matt Lucas and Noel Fielding are also back for series 13. So who are the contestants this year? Meet then below...

Gemma Collins has been embracing her curves and body positivity lately. The 41-year-old former TOWIE star has looked relaxed and carefree while flaunting her figure on holidays in Greece with fiancé Rami Hawash, 49. During their romantic, sun-soaked escape to Mykonos, Gemma has been seen confidently stepping out in various swimwear, including a brightly-coloured Versace swimsuit and a plunging multicoloured one-piece.

GEMMA Collins and Rami Hawash put on a loved-up display as they enjoyed a day at the beach during their holiday to Mykonos. The GC, 41, looked every inch the star while relaxing in a pink Dior swimsuit and a pink visor.

GEMMA Collins, 41, has sparked rumours she’s upgrading her engagement ring after being seen on holiday shopping for a HUGE diamond. The Towie star slammed rumours she was engaged to Rami earlier this year and admitted while he bought her a “beautiful” engagement ring years ago, she’s a “free spirit” who “won’t marry until she’s 50.” But she’d previously confirmed that she was engaged to Rami, 48, after being spotted wearing an engagement ring.

Gemma Collins showed off her slimmer figure in a plush £480 designer swimsuit during her holiday in Greece.The ex-TOWIE star, 41, has been living it up in sunny Mykonos with her beau Rami Hawash, and it seems she's having the time of her life.It comes after the Dancing on Ice icon embarked on a gruelling weight loss journey which resulted in her dropping three stone.READ MORE: Gemma Collins claims 'drones' following her as she dons plunging swimsuit on getawayThe GC took to her Instagram on Thursday (September 1) with another of her glamorous poolside snaps which showed her posing up a storm next to a topless Rami, 48.Gemma looked incredible as she poured her famous curves into a multi-coloured Versace swimsuit, a plush garment which costs a whopping £480.The self-confessed diva let her lush blonde locks roam freely over her shoulders in loose curly tresses, but she shielded her eyes with a stylish pair of shades.The TV star was also sporting a healthy tan, which suggests she's found plenty of time to soak up the sun during her trip.The pair seemed in high spirits, because Gemma was beaming for the camera in her figure-hugging swimwear whilst Rami threw a thumbs up for the camera.Catching up with her fans on Instagram, Gemma wrote: "A beautiful morning," before telling fans about her designer garment.She confirmed: "And yes, VERSACE VERSACE VERSACE."It's not the first bombshell bikini snap Gemma has posted from her Greek adventure as she recently posed for fans in a stunning pink Dior swimsuit.The TOWIE icon was able to show off her effortless glow as she went makeup free in the snap shared on Wednesday.Chatting to fans, Gemma said: "Good morning from Mykonos," before adding: "Jadore Dior."She accessorised with a long

GEMMA Collins has been spotted showing off her trim figure in a £480 designer swimsuit as she soaks up the sun in Mykonos. The former The Only Way Is Essex star - who has been holidaying on the Greek island with her beau Rami Hawash this week - took to her Instagram grid with another poolside snap.

Gemma Collins took to Instagram on Wednesday to share a slew of childhood photos in honour of her brother's birthday. The TOWIE star, 41, paid tribute to Russell by reflecting on their rough childhood together, remembering how they were so 'poor' they couldn't afford a toaster. As she looked back on her younger years, Gemma sweetly penned: 'So glad to share all these moments with you' as she wished her sibling a happy birthday.

Gemma Collins has been embracing her curves as she continues to soak up the Greek sunshine with her partner Rami Hawash.The TOWIE alum, 41, was all smiles as she confidently posed in a designer pink Dior swimsuit as the body-positive star captioned the snap saying: "Good morning from MYKONOS. J'ADORE DIOR." Gemma appeared to wink as she posed in the one-piece as her blonde hair draped over her shoulders, while she also accessorised with a large silver cross necklace.The star looked completely at ease while standing in front of a large sun-lounger.

Gemma Collins showed off her impressive weight loss in her latest sun-drenched snap where she poured her hourglass figure into a gorgeous pink Christian Dior swimsuit. The former TOWIE star, 41, looked effortlessly beautiful as she posed up a storm at the luxury resort where her golden tan practically glowed against her pale pink one-piece.READ MORE: Gemma Collins parades curves in plunging swimsuit after dramatic weight lossIt appeared as though the TV personality embraced her natural beauty for the beachside shoot, as the reality star showed off her fresh-faced appearance which was clear of blemishes as she flashed her pearly whites to the camera.Gemma styled her gorgeous swimwear with a long silver pendent cross necklace which complimented her matching silver bangles whish she had on either wrist.She let her luscious blonde locks loose as they cascaded over her shoulders in soft beachy waves in her latest glamorous post, which she captioned: “Good morning from MYKONOS.

GEMMA Collins has been spotted showing off her figure in a pink Christian Dior swimsuit as she soaked up the sun in Mykonos. The former The Only Way Is Essex star looked glam as she posed poolside on Wednesday morning in the pink number - going make-up free and letting her blonde locks flow down. Gemma, 41 - who has been holidaying with her fiance Rami Hawash on the Greek island this week - looked glam in the new snap.

Gemma Collins has pleaded for drones to stop following her during her Greece getaway with her beau Rami Hawash. The 41 year old took to social media to rant about her constant hassle with drones trying to take pictures of her while on her Greek vacation with her fiancé. In an initial post shared on the star’s Instagram story, she said the “buzzing” sounds had become a bother to her but felt that whoever was piloting the device “needed to earn money”.

Gemma Collins wasn't afraid to show off her killer curves in a plunging swimsuit during her romantic holiday with fiancée Rami Hawash.

Gemma Collins has been seen looking carefree as she has continued her Mykonos holiday with her boyfriend Rami Hawash.The 41 year old was pictured flaunting her figure and expensive style as she wore a brightly-coloured Versace swimsuit on Sunday, whilst heading out to sunbathe with Rami, 48. Gemma made sure she stood out for the right reasons as she showed off her curves and cleavage in the printed one-piece whilst holding onto a pink Dior tote.The TOWIE star sported a make-up free look and had her blonde hair scraped in a top bun, and teamed her ensemble with a pair of white sandals and a cross chain necklace.

GEMMA Collins looked noticeably slimmer as she posed in a kaftan on holiday in Greece. The former Towie star, 41, is currently living her best life in Mykonos with her fiance Rami Hawash, 48.

Gemma Collins has sparked marriage rumours after fans seemingly spotted the star wearing a ring. The former The Only Way Is Essex star, 41, is currently living it up in Mykonos with fiancé Rami Hawash.Whilst on the Greek island, Gemma has continued to update fans on the couple's lavish plans, including trips to fancy restaurants and beach bars.READ MORE: Gemma Collins claims 'drones' following her as she dons plunging swimsuit on getawayIn her latest post, the reality star cosied up to her beau as they posed next to a 'love' sign.Gemma looked incredible in a colourful kaftan and white sunglasses, while Rami sported a shirt and shorts.Captioning the sweet snap, she penned: "MYKONOS.

Gemma Collins was furious that her Greek getaway with her fiancée Rami Hawash was ruined by the constant barrage of drones trying to take pictures of her.The 41-year-old moaned that the "buzzing" was really starting to get to her and that she would happily "take a picture with anyone who asked".She was sympathetic that people "needed to earn money" and that being snapped while on holiday in Mykonos "came with the job" but she pleaded with drone owners to leave her in peace. READ MORE: TOWIE's Gemma Collins shares slimmest snaps yet as she strips down to plunging swimsuit In an initial post that was shared to her Instagram story, Gemma showcased the mechanical device flying above her as she zipped through the Mediterranean sea by boat with Rami.

Gemma Collins has dropped a major wedding hint while holidaying on Mykonos. The GC suggested she could get married on the Greek island, where the 41 year old has been enjoying a luxurious getaway with fiancé Rami Hawash, after seemingly picking out a "magical" venue.

GEMMA Collins has shown off her curves in a multi-coloured swimsuit during her luxurious Mykonos holiday with Rami Hawash. The former The Only Way Is Essex star looked glamorous in the bright swimwear, as she lounged by the pool on her Greek getaway. Gemma, 41, was joined by her beau Rami, 48, as she was seen walking out her hotel room down to the beach in a printed swimsuit.

Former The Only Way Is Essex star Gemma Collins was seen soaking up the sun on a luxury holiday with her fiancé Rami Hawash. The star, 41, looked stunning in a patterned swimsuit as she walked side by side with partner Rami, 49, as the pair enjoyed a break in Greece together. Gemma, who recently looked gorgeous in a make-up free picture, has recently been updating fans on her new health and wellness routine and looked healthy and vibrant as she spent a day by the pool.

GEMMA Collins was spotted looking her usual fabulous self as she soaked up the sun on holiday with her boyfriend Rami Hawash. The 41-year-old is currently on holiday in Mykonos, enjoying a well-deserved break after a busy year and ongoing heath issues.

GEMMA Collins has shown off her natural beauty as she went make-up free to reveal the impressive results of a recent facial. The former The Only Way Is Essex star took to her Instagram stories to show off her "lifted" face as she sported a natural look. Gemma, 41, posed without make-up and pulled her hair back off her face with a headband as she sat down for the treatment.

Gemma Collins still has PTSD over her infamous cut in Celebrity Big Brother. The former TOWIE star appeared in the 17th series of the celebrity version of the long running social experiment back in 2016 where she went onto go viral for all her iconic moments.One moment saw her infamously cut her hand as she attempted to peel potatoes with a large knife as a favour for her fellow housemate Daniella Westbrook.READ MORE:Danniella Westbrook is unrecognisable in sweet Harry Potter throwback snapBut in a new interview with BBC Radio London's The Scene with Alice Dale, the former housemate reveals she has PTSD from the incident.Reflecting on the viral moments to make it years later from the series and her overall time in the house on the extended feature, Behind The Scene, Gemma told the station: "I was Big Brother.

Gemma Collins has wowed fans by channelling her inner Pamila Anderson in a photoshoot.The former TOWIE star posed in a red swimsuit in a stunning Baywatch inspired photoshoot for her 2018 campaign with Boohoo.The 41-year-old oozed confidence in the frilly bardot-style swimsuit.READ MORE: TOWIE's Gemma Collins shares slimmest snaps yet as she strips down to plunging swimsuitThe blonde bombshell is standing with her hand on her hip while looking away from the lens and is holding onto a lifeguard's float. The star has her luscious golden locks curled with a side parting – similar to Pamela Anderson's signature blonde do in the Baywatch series.She looked stunning with her makeup done similar to that of 55-year-old Pamela's from the popular lifeguard series Gemma had fluttering eyelashes and a bronzed glow.As Gemma shared the throwback photo on her Instagram page on Monday morning, she penned in the caption: "BAYWATCH BABY" followed by a kissing emoji.Her fans were quick to flock to the comments section to gush over the star.

GEMMA Collins looked slimmer than ever as she posed as a Baywatch babe in a sexy red swimsuit. The former Towie star, who has recently lost an impressive three stone, shared the sizzling snap on Instagram.

Gemma Collins has shared an update on her health after she was so unwell, that she almost collapsed.The television star who found fame on The Only Way Is Essex has revealed she was left "really, really unwell" and needed medical assistance after not feeling like herself.Gemma, 41, has been suffering from polycystic ovary syndrome, an underactive thyroid and a mystery illness which doctors claimed medicine would not be able to help.READ MORE: Gemma Collins in glamorous hair transformation – but fans prefer her old lookIn a new interview, the Celebrity Big Brother star said she has been working "a lot" while battling her mystery illness which she believes was a virus.Speaking about her health, Gemma told New magazine: "I have been so ill I cannot tell you, my workload has been a lot, but I've had a virus."I've been really, really, really unwell.