JoJo Siwa Dishes on 'HSMTMTS' Season 3 Debut and Playing a Queer Character (Exclusive)

RTR Media is currently casting for a home and design show “for a major network in the North Dallas area, in which the home space will be updated/redesigned. Casting producer Joe Pinzone says the homeowner chosen for the series will receive benefits for participating.

DVtv host Larry the Fairy and DVtv producers/editors Tom and Suha Roma bring you all the glitz, glamour and charity of the 41st annual Black Tie Dinnber.

New footage has been released in the lead-up of the premiere of A-Leagues All Access, a new Australian sports docu-series that follows Adelaide United players. October is National Coming Out Month, so fittingly, the footage shows the moment Adelaide United player, Josh Cavallo, came out to his teammates as gay nearly one year ago in October.Cavallo came out publicly last year in a video and statement on social media.

Shay Mitchell may have just come out thanks to a new TikTok trend.

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Golden Delicious proves this by finding another fresh angle on the familiar genre, centering its story on an Asian-Canadian teen named Jake who explores his jock side just as he’s beginning to question his own sexuality.A senior in high school, Jake (Cardi Wong) is feeling pressure from all sides: Pressure to figure out what he wants to do with his life, pressure from his father (Ryan Mah) who wants him to join the basketball team, and pressure from his girlfriend (Parmiss Sehat) to have sex for the first time. It’s a lot for one guy to handle!Things get even more complicated when a new neighbor, Aleks (Chris Carson), movies in.

Secretary of Transportation Pete Buttigieg had a great comeback for U.S. Rep.

This election cycle, Florida’s senator Marco Rubio has firmly established himself in a right-wing, anti-LGBTQ+ message camp that is ultra-MAGA. In some of his recent television advertisements, the senior senator included conservative talking points, which has caused a person featured in the ads to wonder why he is obsessed with her.Drag queen Lil Miss Hot Mess asks Rubio, “Why are you so obsessed with me and drag story hour?” in a video collaboration with GLAAD.The senator from the sunshine state, which just had one of its worst hurricane disasters, has spent much of his time attacking drag performers as far away as Germany.In June, Rubio sent a letter to Air Force Secretary Frank Kendall in which he perpetuates the false smear that LGBTQ+ people and drag queens are somehow sexualizing children.“It is completely insane for Ramstein AFB to use on-installation resources for rituals like ‘Drag Queen Story Time,’” Rubio wrote.

The National Institutes of Health’s (NIH) Office of AIDS Research awarded Washington D.C.'s Whitman-Walker Health group a $2 million grant to construct a research space for HIV.The community-centered clinical and transitional HIV research facility is headed for the upcoming Max Robinson Center on the St. Elizabeths East Campus redevelopment, which just began construction in 2021.The grant pays for an additional 10,000 square feet of space added on to the 8,000 already under development.

The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City is back for Season 3 and Bravo has just released their taglines. Ahead of the second episode of the series airing, the network revealed each of the phrases the housewives say during the opening sequence of the show.

supports HTML5 videoBut it doesn’t end there. The package also expands protections for women, children and the elderly, allows for surrogate pregnancies and encourages couples to share housework and other domestic responsibilities.

In 2014, trans man Neo L. Sandja put on the first bodybuilding competition for trans people, a project that eventually blossomed into the International Association of Trans Bodybuilders and Powerlifters (IATBP).

If you’re searching for a fresh audition monologue, look no further! This conspiracist Christian woman recently crashed a library meeting to regurgitate Fox News talking points in epic fashion, and the full speech is perfect for showing your range.The woman isn’t from Maury County, Tennessee, rather having just moved from Indiana, but she sure felt comfortable storming into their local library discussion over LGBTQ books to tell these officials how to run their county.No one can say she didn’t say her piece:We get the regular ole’ “think of the children”/”queerness is pedophilia” rigamarole that one can currently expect at any discussion on LGBTQ books in public libraries.“We moved here from Indiana to start our family,” she states. “I will not raise kids in a county that has sexual oriented books on the counter!”“We live not for heaven but from heaven.

México es uno de los países con más crímenes de odio en contra de la comunidad LGBTQ en latinoamérica, cerrando 2021 con 81 muertes. A pesar de que hay un alto porcentaje de ciudadanos mexicanos que permanecen en el closet, la idea de ser una población reducida se aleja cada vez más dado a que en la actualidad más emprendimientos han cobrado vida dentro de la diversidad.

Today, sexy vampires are a staple of pop culture, but it hasn’t always been that way.

A 10-episode series on gay serial killer Jeffrey Dahmer released by Netflix on Sept. 21 captures in chilling detail Dahmer’s 13-year murder spree that took place mostly in Milwaukee between 1978 and 1991 in which 17 young mostly gay men, 11 of whom were Black, lost their lives.

On Oct. 3, every D.C. registered voter will begin receiving their ballot in the mail. We are fortunate that voting in D.C. is both easy and safe. Not everyone in the nation has that opportunity. I urge everyone to look in your mail for your ballot and VOTE! If you are not yet registered, you can still do so by contacting the D.C. Board of Elections. We are fortunate in D.C. to live in a place where the rights of members of the LGBTQ community are protected by law, and our legislators support us. As a community we have worked hard to ensure that. But there is still more to do. 

“Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell” was repealed in 2011. At that time, I was studying to be a physician assistant and racking up enormous student debt. The option of joining the military to pay off my $170,000 in loans was suddenly on the table.

Niecy Nash, who fell in love with her best friend, Jessica Betts, and married her in 2020, admits to being a bit mystified by all the designators on the sexuality and gender spectrum.Ahead of Nash’s marriage to Betts, Nash’s youngest daughter, Dia, asked her mother how she identified. Nash had had two marriages to men previously.“Dia, your youngest, really wanted you to label things,” Tamron Hall said to Nash on Tuesday’s episode of Hall’s eponymous talk show. “We talk so much about LGBTQ+, binary, nonbinary, and I know people were asking, well what is Niecy Nash? Is she bisexual? You were getting these questions.”“My daughter was like, ‘How do you identify?’ I said, ‘Huh?’” Nash recalled.

READ MORE:Disgraced TV star Rolf Harris 'unable to speak' and is 'gravely ill' but 'keeps going'The film is the first time Velma has officially been portrayed as a lesbian on-screen since the 1969 creation of the cartoon series.While the Mystery Inc genius and her sexual orientation has often been a topic of discussion with both fans and creators of the varying movies, her liking for other women has always failed to make it into the final production until now.He tweeted in 2020: "In 2001 Velma was explicitly gay in my initial script. But the studio just kept watering it down & watering it down, becoming ambiguous (the version shot), then nothing (the released version) & finally having a boyfriend (the sequel)."Meanwhile, Mystery Incorporated series creator Tony Cervone also addressed the character's sexuality.During Pride Month in 2020 he posted on Instagram: "I’ve said this before, but Velma in ‘Mystery Incorporated’ is not bi.

Bros‘ disappointing box office numbers had us wondering: What queer films could be considered blockbusters?Thankfully, there’s a place dedicated to answering questions just like this: Box Office Mojo. Among their pages and pages of movie-nerd information, the website hosts a ranking of the top-earning theatrical features under the genre keyword “LGBTQ Themes.”Now, what does it take for a film to be considered to include “LGBTQ Themes?” Well, that’s a bit more difficult to answer, but perusing this fascinating list tells us that it’s all pretty loosey-goosey.

It is official: Mystery Inc. member Velma is revealed to be a lesbian in new clips from the upcoming animated Halloween flick, "Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo!" The classic 'Scooby-Doo, Where Are You!' was co-created by Joe Ruby and Ken Spears. (Hanna-Barbera Productions) The new clips quickly went viral on social media after depicting Velma as googly-eyed and speechless upon meeting another female character, costume designer Coco Diablo.

The National Portrait Gallery will debut “Surroundings: A Tribute to Maya Lin” on Sunday, Oct. 16 at 6 p.m. at Kogot Courtyard.

The U.S. Supreme Court, after a decision overturning Roe v. Wade that still leaves many reeling, is starting a new term with justices slated to revisit the issue of LGBTQ rights.

Howard County Pride will begin on Sunday, Oct. 9 at Symphony Woods at Merriweather Park.

The Rainbow History Project will host the return of the Capitol Hill Walking Tour on Saturday, Oct. 15 at 11 a.m. at the plaza outside the Eastern Market Metro entrance.

A new movie has put to rest decades of fan speculation and suggestions from previous stewards of the “Scooby-Doo” franchise by confirming that Velma Dinkley, the cerebral mystery solver with the ever-present orange turtleneck, is canonically a lesbian. To many fans who had long presumed as much and treated her as a lesbian icon, it was not a shocking revelation. But her appearance in “Trick or Treat Scooby-Doo!,” which was released on Tuesday on several digital services, was the first time the long-running franchise openly acknowledged her sexuality, thrilling some fans who were disappointed that it took so long.

Fresh off her Emmy win for The White Lotus — and the acceptance speech that had the crowd cheering — the incomparable Jennifer Coolidge has nearly broken the internet again.In Amazon’s upcoming film, Shotgun Wedding, Darcy (Jennifer Lopez) and Tom (Josh Duhamel) gather their lovable but very opinionated families for the ultimate destination wedding, just as the couple begin to get cold feet. And if that wasn’t enough of a threat to the celebration, suddenly everyone’s lives are in danger when the entire party is taken hostage.Well, Coolidges’s character is going for full protection, and Twitter has found its new savior.

Last week, a clip from Celebrity Family Feud went viral not because someone had a hilarrrrrious answer when asked to name something you don’t notice until it’s too late, but because someone actually didn’t notice something until it was too late.The someone in question was Ben Wierda, and the thing he didn’t notice was, well…Here is Betsy Devos' nephew, Ben Wierda on “Family Feud” the very moment he realizes how tight his pants are…pic.twitter.com/jkApboOkw0— Rex Chapman?? (@RexChapman) September 25, 2020Wierda, nephew of Betsy DeVos and son-in-law to Kathie Lee Gifford (that’s got to make for some strange family encounters), will likely think about his wardrobe choices a bit more for any future media appearances.Meanwhile, Andy Cohen asked KLG about the moment during a recent episode of Watch What Happens Live.Questioned whether she’d seen the clip, Gifford quipped: “Yes, I have, it’s hard to miss it. I’m sorry, but I’m glad it’s not my son.

Well, the thing we all knew was going to happen eventually just happened.Donald Trump asked SCOTUS intervene in his ongoing battle with the Justice Department over the classified documents seized from Mar-a-Lago back in August.The ex-president filed an emergency request late last night asking the Supreme Court to overrule an appellate court decision blocking a special master from reviewing roughly 100 of the stolen documents.Now, here’s where it gets especially squirrely.The request is being handled by far-right, anti-LGBTQ Justice Clarence Thomas, whose far-right, anti-LGBTQ wife, Ginni, was questioned last week by the January 6 committee about her close ties to the MAGA militia and her alleged involvement in Trump’s failed coup.NEW: Ginni Thomas met with Jan 6 committee IN PERSON. She did not answer my questions pic.twitter.com/5z6pypr0S9— Annie Grayer (@AnnieGrayerCNN) September 29, 2022Politico reports:Lawyers for Trump asked Justice Clarence Thomas on Tuesday to issue an emergency order that would restore an outside reviewer’s authority over about 100 documents with classification markings found at Trump’s Mar-a-Lago estate during the Aug.

"Throughout this video, there will be things that we want to say or go into further, but as I'm sure you're aware, there are some legal issues we have to consider as we go through everything," Zach said.According to the Try Guys, Fulmer was removed from work activities during a "review of the facts" conducted by HR. He was also removed from releases, edited out of videos, and excluded from merch throws. On Sept.

Everyone has been so excited about Velma from Scooby-Doo recently coming out as lesbian that people have overlooked another cartoon character with its own coming out story: Squirtle from Pokémon.At least, that’s the joke currently going around queer Twitter. Twitter user @GoddamnItGavin recently posted an illustration from the 1999 Pokémon-themed children’s book Come Out Squirtle which makes it seem like the water-blasting turtle creature is queer.An iconic piece of literature pic.twitter.com/Cka6ZfVOt7— Gavin (@GoddamnItGavin) September 26, 2022Jacob Thornburg, a book reviewer, mentioned why the book seems queer-coded: “This is the story of Squirtle learning to stop being afraid and come out of his shell.

A post shared by Official Jake Daniels (@officialjakedaniels)This profile is part of Queerty’s 2022 Out For Good series, recognizing public figures who’ve had the courage to come out and make a difference in the past year, in celebration of National Coming Out Day on October 11.Name: Jake Daniels, 17Bio: When English soccer player Jake Daniels decided to come out at the start of his professional career, it deservedly made headlines around the world. Daniels was born in 2005 in Bispham, near Blackpool, northern England. He showed promise as a soccer player as a child.

In his first run for Congress in 2020, Minnesota Republican candidate Tyler Kistner repeatedly claimed to have seen combat in the Marine Corps, but records prove this is untrue. So now the Republican trying to unseat the first out LGBTQ+ member of Congress from that state, Rep.

Keeping Up With the Kardashians is herself a transgender woman but has been accused of working against the very community of which she's a member.In the Monday tweet, Jenner referenced a controversy unfolding in Vermont. Members of a high school volleyball team who lodged complaints against a transgender teammate have reportedly been barred from their own locker room."We cannot have biological boys with penises changing next to our daughters in locker rooms, and then have our daughters scolded by the school.

Center Aging Friday Tea Time will be at 2 p.m. on Zoom. This is a social hour for older LGBTQ+ adults. Guests are encouraged to bring a beverage of choice. For more details, email  supportdesk@thedccenter.org.  GoGay DC will host “LGBTQ+ Soci

Tuesday, Oct. 11, Safe Place International will celebrate National Coming Out Day by spotlighting the journeys and achievements of its LGBTQIA+ refugee leaders around the world.

Slovenia has officially legalised same-sex marriage and adoption, making it the first Eastern European country to do so.

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The monthly Not Safe For Work (NSFW) club night is back in Dublin at Grand Social this Saturday, October 8, after its hugely successful gig behind the fridge door at the Brutopolis stage in Electric Picnic. The party was created by renowned DJ and composer Lee Bracken, alongside Sean Fitzpatrick, as a way to introduce […]

Hey Ron DeSantis, Nancy Sinatra called and she wants her look back.A photo of the toxic male/2024 presidential hopeful wearing jeans tucked into in shiny, knee-high white boots has gone viral for all the wrong reasons.The image was taken while DeSantis was in the Fort Myers Beach area surveying damage from Hurricane Ian, during which he donned campaign-branded clothing and called local residents liars when they expressed frustration over his recovery delays.“And this is the guy who made it illegal to say gay… And, scene,” actor Ken Olin tweeted yesterday, along with the picture of the anti-LGBTQ governor, who signed Florida’s Parental Rights in Education bill (a.k.a. the “Don’t Say Gay” bill) into law last March.And this is the guy who made it illegal to say gay…And, scene.

announced a new lead.Broward County Sheriff’s Office obtained a warrant to obtain a sample of Dobbins’ DNA. They say it matches samples found beneath McMurray’s fingernails.“Investigators said based on the information gathered and evidence collected in this case, they believe Dobbins is responsible for the murder,” says the Sheriff’s office.“BSO Homicide Unit detectives determined Dobbins lived in Oakland Park during the time of the murder and knew McMurray through Dobbins’ roommate,” said BSO spokesperson Miranda Grossman.Dobbins’ roommate and one-time partner was the gay adult entertainer John Navarro.

California Gov. Gavin Newsom has signed a bill into law making his state one of refuge for transgender youth and their families.Given that some states have enacted laws aimed at keeping trans youth from accessing gender-affirming care, the California legislation is intended to help protect those who come to the state to seek care.Senate Bill 107 prohibits the release of information on a young person’s gender-affirming care in response to a criminal or civil action based on another state’s law that authorizes such actions.

In Indiana, a federal court ruled in favor of a Catholic private school that fired a guidance counselor for being in a same-sex marriage.In Fitzgerald v. Roncalli High School and Archdiocese of Indianapolis, Judge Richard Young ruled that the archdiocese and its schools could hire, retain, or dismiss faculty members based on their religious beliefs. A co-director of guidance at Roncalli High School in Indianapolis, Shelly Fitzgerald, was terminated from her job after it was revealed that she had married her wife.

A former police officer in Australia has come forward with whistleblower accounts of police abuses against the LGBTQ+ community in the 1980s.Former New South Wales police officer Mark Higginbotham described the abuses on the local crime program Under Investigation, and said he was coming forward now to provide validation for the victims of these crimes.“I’m doing it because I want the people who are victims of this conduct to be validated and for them to have their stories accepted,” Higginbotham revealed on the most recent episode of Under Investigation.Higginbotham revealed police actively committed crimes against the LGBTQ+ community. He described his first exposure to the cops’ gay bashing when he was told to meet a group of six to ten officers at a local Sydney park while in uniform.

FILE – Jojo Siwa poses at the season three premiere of “High School Musical: The Musical: The Series” in July.  (AP Photo/Chris Pizzello)

Dylan Mulvaney?Earlier this year, the actress/comedian/content creator came out as trans (pronouns she/they) and has spent most days since documenting her transition in a series she likes to call “Days Of Girlhood.” Through her ups and downs, Mulvaney’s videos have welcomed hundreds of thousands into her daily life, creating a community where she can openly share the lessons learned throughout her progress. Her work is helping break down virtual walls for trans visibility.Related: Dylan Mulvaney is Giving Girlhood GlamourIt’s also garnered her quite the audience—she recently bypassed 7 million followers on TikTok, with 476k on Instagram.