Lily Collins cuts a feminine figure in a dainty blue skirt suit at the 2022 PaleyFest

Edward I. Koch looked like the busiest septuagenarian in New York. Glad-handing well-wishers at his favorite restaurants, gesticulating through television interviews long after his three terms as mayor, Mr.

“Hey, what’s your type? What do you look for in a man?”Our friends love asking these questions because it honestly reveals a lot about a person and what they want in life. Our taste in men is also entirely different from straight men’s taste in women, so the topic deserves some attention.

Metro.co.uk: ‘Fate always brings you back. I’m lucky he’s very supportive because I have got such a busy career and you need a man with confidence really, that can understand my life. ‘It is a lot sometimes, I’m not gonna lie but I have to juggle that home balance, you know, because when you’re a single girl you can just get up and go.

This was before Section 28, which would have been pointless anyway - there was no need to ban ‘promotion of homosexuality to children’ because literally nobody promoted it, or at least nobody round my way.  There were no role models.  No lesbians in public life.  No mention of lesbians in school, in books, on TV.   Not a single lesbian in the family, and certainly no talking about lesbians in the family.  Nothing.  The knowledge that lesbians even existed sneaked up on me slowly in middle school, made up of a patchwork of stereotypes – pitiable spinsters, tomboys, predatory dykes.   Although I didn’t come out until my mid 20s, people were calling me a ‘f***ing lezzer’ on the playground at 11.  So I grew up fighting, mostly with words, sometimes with fists, because I instinctively knew the word ‘lesbian’ was so dangerous you couldn’t let it get attached to you.     Things have changed since then, of course. When I was younger, Lesbian Visibility Week – a whole week that celebrates my community – would have been unthinkable.   And there is a way of telling this story that can make it feel and sound like everything has improved.   Section 28 has come and gone: right now in schools across the UK children are being taught about LGBTQ+ lives, families and relationships.  There are lesbians in books, in TV, in music – in popular culture, the media and politics. We have rights our lesbian elders never had.

press release. “Jill and I have known and respected Karine a long time and she will be a strong voice speaking for me and this Administration.“Jen Psaki has set the standard for returning decency, respect and decorum to the White House Briefing Room.

The first Downton Abbey film gave us Thomas Barrow, played by Rob James-Collier, a gay butler whose sexuality was explored throughout the film by way of a short-lived romance with the king’s royal dresser. However, in Downton Abbey: A New Era, currently playing in theatres, Thomas Barrow’s story gets more of a spotlight and his experiences as a gay man are presented under a warmer more optimistic light, with bright hope for his future. For LGBTQI fans of both the show and western television, the introduction of this storyline back in 2010 was a milestone moment. Thomas Barrow is an openly gay character played by an openly gay actor; while in this moment in time this alone may not be much to celebrate, in 2010 this was relatively rare in Hollywood, considering shows like Will & Grace were the height of mainstream gay representation, with straight actors playing the lead roles. At this time streaming services which have now majorly streamlined production and allowed more marginalised stories to be told, were also not yet around. Thomas Barrow.

Owen Gleiberman Chief Film CriticThe word “tabloid” has a sleazy mystique. It’s such a potent word that it can influence the way you think about the subjects that fall into that category.

Pose, Lil Nas X, Today, Power Rangers, Sesame Street, and Dawn Ennis were among the award recipients at the 33rd Annual GLAAD Media Awards in New York City Friday night.Winners in 16 of this year’s 30 categories were announced at the ceremony at the New York Hilton Midtown. Additional recipients, including The Advocate, were announced at a ceremony April 2 in Los Angeles. There were also several special awards.

Look Long: Together (premiering Sunday) the Indigo Girls, Emily Saliers and Amy Ray, give new meaning to their lyrics “Get out the map and lay your finger any way down.” Not only does their canon take a listener on a journey through one’s memories, but the film also features musicians contributing tracks from around the globe. In 2020, just prior to shelter-in-place orders proliferating, the veteran musical duo were prepared to hit the road in support of their new album Look Long.

Jeopardy!, but now it has come to an end.Roach, a lesbian and one of several stellar out contestants the show has had recently, saw her winning streak end in the episode that aired Friday. She lost by a single dollar to challenger Danielle Maurer.Maurer, a digital marketing manager from Peachtree Corners, Ga., finished in first place with $15,600 while Roach, a tutor from Toronto, came in second with $15,599.Roach was in the lead with $19,200 heading into Final Jeopardy!, wagered $3,601, and did not respond correctly, while Maurer, who had $11,400 going into the round, wagered $4,200 and did provide the correct response.The category was USA, and the clue was “These two mayors gave their names to a facility built on the site of an old racetrack owned by Coca-Cola magnate Asa Candler.” The correct response was “Who are William Hartsfield and Maynard Jackson?” Both were mayors of Atlanta, and the facility is Hartsfield-Jackson Atlanta International Airport.But Roach’s run on Jeopardy! was a great one.

the Trevor Project earlier this week, the LGBTQ+ youth suicide prevention and mental health organization found that there has been an upward trend in suicidal thoughts among queer youth, many of whom are trans youth and queer youth of color.“The Trevor Project’s research demonstrates that suicidal thoughts have trended upward among LGBTQ young people over the last three years, making our life-saving work all the more important. The impacts of the COVID-19 pandemic and relentless political attacks during this time period cannot be understated,” said Amit Paley, CEO and executive director of The Trevor Project, in a press release.The findings are part of the group’s 2022 National Survey on LGBTQ Youth Mental Health, which included responses from almost 34,000 LGBTQ+ youth across the country between the ages of 13 and 24.

Just Like Us, people across the UK have postponed coming out due to ‘harmful’ stereotypes, with 68% of lesbians delaying coming out due to stereotypes about being ‘man-hating’, ‘unattractive’ and even ‘anti-trans’.But why is it so hard for lesbians to come out as lesbians? What exactly is wrong with the L word? Why was I so scared of it, and why nearly 10 years after I finally used the word to proudly describe myself, are so many people still scared to use it?Over the last few months, I’ve been an assistant producer on the Channel 4 documentary ‘Where Have All The Lesbians Gone?’ where we tried to answer these questions.

The cast of ‘Mean Girls.’ (Courtesy photo by Jenny Anderson)

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Between the leaked SCOTUS majority opinion draft on Roe V Wade and anti-LGBTQ Rep. Madison Cawthorn‘s disturbing face humping video, it’s been a tough week–heck, it’s been a tough month… and we’re only a few days in. Thankfully, the weekend is here, the temperature is rising, and a few of our favorite artists are back to help you shake it all off and dance your heart out.

Rocking the vote. Billy Porter encouraged the LGBTQ+ community not to forget about politics during Pride — especially when it comes to fighting for equality.

For a chance to be featured in our annual #PrideinPictures series, send us a photo from Pride along with why it is meaningful to you.You could be marching in a parade or cheering from the sidelines. You could be dancing and singing at the top of your lungs or standing in solidarity with the people you love.

Jack Harlow is calling out the music industry for its attitude towards Lil Nas X.

bombardment of Ukraine, it’s easy to forget that those with chronic diseases have been cut off from their lifesaving medications.There’s been somewhat of an inability of health care providers to reach local communities in the country because of the destruction and dangers precipitated by the war. For that reason, among its other duties, the United States Agency for International Development (USAID), an independent agency of the U.S.

sent a letter Wednesday to the TV Parental Guidelines Advisory Board asking it to update its rating system in light of “disturbing content” in children’s shows.“In recent years, concerning topics of a sexual nature have become aggressively politicized and promoted in children’s programming, including irreversible and harmful experimental treatments for mental disorders like gender dysphoria,” the letter says. It disregards the fact that treatments given to transgender youth are not experimental, irreversible, or harmful.“Recently, a video emerged showing a prominent executive at children’s entertainment giant Disney saying she supports having ‘many, many, many LGBTQIA+ characters in our stories,’” the letter continues.

It’s been a truly terrible week for Madison Cawthorn and he only has himself to blame.The anti-LGBTQ congressman from North Carolina, who is currently running for reelection and faces eight primary challengers, has been trending pretty much every day since Tuesday after a leaked video showing him naked, in bed, with his male cousin began circulating online.The disturbing video was first shared by American Muckrakers PAC, a political group that runs the Fire Madison Cawthorn website. In it, the young Republican appears to be reenacting some sort of rape fantasy by hooting like a gorilla while thrusting his naked groin in his cousin’s face as another male records the encounter encouraging him to “Stick it in his face!”Related: A major question about that Madison Cawthorn gay cousin-humping video is still unansweredCawthorn responded to the leaked recording on Twitter by saying he was just goofing around then claimed to be the victim of blackmail, although he didn’t elaborate on who was blackmailing him, how long it had been going on, or why.“A new hit against me just dropped,” he tweeted. “Years ago, in this video, I was being crass with a friend, trying to be funny.

Welcome to Curtain Call, our mostly queer take on the latest theater openings on Broadway and beyond.New York City Center Encores! revisits Into the Woods, with a starry cast including Neil Patrick Harris and Sara Bareilles as a childless baker and his wife. The original Broadway production premiered nearly 35 years ago, winning three Tony Awards, and was later revived in 2002, starring Vanessa Williams as the Witch.

A group of Republican senators is calling for a TV ratings system to warn parents about LGBTQ content in children’s programs. Their statement singles out Disney repeatedly.

We will not sugarcoat this: the leak this week of a Supreme Court majority opinion overturning Roe v. Wade, a ruling that would eliminate the constitutional right to abortion, is extremely alarming. 

Shortbus has been banned on Amazon Prime Video.The film, originally released in 2007, has been rejected five times by the streaming platform when submitted by indie distributor Oscilloscope Laboratories, according to IndieWire.Prime Video reportedly rejected the film because the “captions are out of sync” as well as it featuring “offensive content”. The publishing error from the streamer reads:  “We aren’t making your title available on Prime Video as it violates our Content Policy Guidelines.”Oscilloscope president Dan Berger told IndieWire the distributor felt a “prudishness” and “utter hypocrisy” from Amazon.“The prudishness and utter hypocrisy of refusing to carry this film — one that is the height of healthy representation, inclusiveness, and support for a community often persecuted — only further perpetuates abuse and they should be ashamed,” he said.On Instagram, Oscilloscope Laboratories wrote: “SHORTBUS is the movie @jeffbezos doesn’t want you to see! Despite there being plenty of other films on Prime with dicks & real sex, #ShortbusMovie has been BANNED from the platform.“So if you want to watch @johncameronmitchell’s 2006 masterpiece in stunning 4K, please do so via a more open-minded VOD service.”A post shared by Oscilloscope Laboratories (@oscopelabs)Shortbus premiered at the Cannes Film Festival in 2006, but was previously only available to stream on PornHub.The film features unsimulated sex, but IndieWire pointed out that Lars Von Trier’s Nymphomaniac and Brown Bunny directed by Vincent Gallo, two films streaming on Prime Video, also do.

You can’t make this sh*t up.A man who is currently sitting in a jail cell after being charged with killing his wife just won a local GOP primary in Indiana and will now be on the November ballot for his local school board.40-year-old Andrew Wilhoite is one of three Republicans running for the Clinton Township Board. In March, he was arrested and charged with murdering his wife, Elizabeth Wilhoite.

A post shared by The Gaymers (@thegaymersofficial)You don’t need to be an avid gamer to appreciate the appeal of The Gaymers, a group of Mexican friends who show their love of video games by speaking the universal language of thirst.But hey, if you are — double win!Whether they’re catching Pokémon, twinking out with Link or tussling with Bowser, these guys are proving the optimal dress code for gaming only depends on your preference: boxers or briefs?Hit UP + UP + DOWN + DOWN + LEFT + RIGHT + LEFT + RIGHT, the scroll down:  A post shared by The Gaymers (@thegaymersofficial)  A post shared by The Gaymers (@thegaymersofficial)  A post shared by The Gaymers (@thegaymersofficial)  A post shared by The Gaymers (@thegaymersofficial)  A post shared by The Gaymers (@thegaymersofficial)  A post shared by The Gaymers (@thegaymersofficial)  A post shared by The Gaymers (@thegaymersofficial)  A post shared by The Gaymers (@thegaymersofficial)  A post shared by The Gaymers (@thegaymersofficial)  A post shared by The Gaymers (@thegaymersofficial)  A post shared by The Gaymers (@thegaymersofficial)  A post shared by The Gaymers (@thegaymersofficial)  A post shared by The Gaymers (@thegaymersofficial)  A post shared by The Gaymers (@thegaymersofficial)  A post shared by The Gaymers (@thegaymersofficial)  A post shared by The Gaymers (@thegaymersofficial)  A post shared by The Gaymers (@thegaymersofficial)

A new Pride season is nearly upon us, which means a brand new array of trendy queer merch from Target. Unfortunately, among the adorable rainbow jumpsuits and inclusive “they/them” pin sets is a piece that has one historic LGBTQ organization speaking out.In a collab with queer clothing initiative The Phluid Project, Target has released an online-exclusive black t-shirt featuring an inverted pink triangle with the phrase “SILENCE=DEATH” along the bottom.

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Marco Antonio Roberts has announced his resignation as chairman of Log Cabin Republicans of Texas. In a letter to all LCR chapters in the state, Roberts said his resignation is effective as of the end of the Log Cabin’s state board meeting Thursday, May 6.

Jem Aswad Senior Music EditorCamila Cabello will host a benefit concert on Sunday, May 8, to announce the launch of her “Protect All Kids” Fund.This emergency fund, established in partnership with Equality Florida and Lambda Legal to protect students and families from Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay or Trans” law, will also provide resources to impacted students, teachers, and families. The launch event will be held at private venue in West Hollywood and will also include special performances by RuPaul’s Drag Race contestant Valentina, transgender singer Shea Diamond and a local youth choir.“As someone who grew up and still lives in Florida, I am appalled that my home state is putting the health and lives of young Floridians at risk by passing this law and inviting discrimination into our schools.

Don't Say Gay" law in Florida, a group of Republican Senators this week requested updates to the nation's TV rating systems in an effort to help parents become aware of and prevent exposing their children to gender-identity related content they find objectionable.On Thursday, a letter was sent to Charles Rivkin, CEO of the Motion Picture Association and Board Chairman of the TV Parental Guidelines Monitoring Board, noting the immediate need to amend the Board's current guidelines based on what they described as the "promotion of gender dysphoria." The phrase "gender dysphoria" is a concept designated in the DSM-5 (Diagnostic and Statistical Manual of Mental Health) considered to be "clinically significant distress or impairment related to a strong desire to be of another gender.""...To the detriment of children, gender dysphoria has become sensationalized in the popular media and television with radical activists and entertainment companies," read the letter backed by Republican Senators Roger Marshall of Kansas, Mike Lee of Utah, Mike Braun of Indiana, Steve Daines of Montana and Kevin Cramer of North Dakota. "This radical and sexual sensation not only harms children, but also destabilizes and damages parental rights."For its part, the TV Parental Guidelines is a voluntary system of guidelines used by American families to determine whether or not a particular program is age-appropriate for children.

Last year, Stephen Morgan and Steven Romo went viral when the then-Houston television news personalities came out as gay in dual Instagram posts announcing their engagement. And since then, the two have become practically inseparable on the app."A few years ago, if I had seen us, I would have hated us,” Romo, a freelance correspondent and anchor for NBC Universal, tells The Advocate.

The Washington Post, if Republicans retake the House of Representatives, as expected, Jean-Pierre could face questions about GOP investigations into the Biden White House, although the White House Counsel’s Office is already bringing in another communications official, Ian Sams, to handle such inquiries. Anita Dunn, a former White House advisor, is also returning to help with the administration’s messaging efforts.Jean-Pierre’s promotion has been hailed by several LGBTQ advocacy groups, who have noted that she has not been shy about speaking out on LGBTQ issues when it matters, such as when various states have proposed anti-LGBTQ legislation, or earlier this year, when she denounced an order issued by Texas Gov.

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Dylan Tippetts was elected to the Plymouth City Council in the 5 May election, making history as the first trans person to hold the position.

Joe Locke is opening up about a dream role – Just Jared Jr Kourtney Kardashian gets honest about the end of KUWTK – Celebitchy Olivia Rodrigo addresses abortion rights – Popsugar New details revealed about a new character on Only Murders in the Building - Just Jared Jr

By: Audrey Cole/TRT Reporter—Jean-Pierre Shatters Lavender Ceiling; Becomes First White House Press Secretary; Organizations React & Celebrate Her AppointmentLate last evening, President Biden announced Karine Jean-Pierre will be the next White House press secretary, starting on May 13, following the departure of Jen Psaki next week. Jean-Pierre will make history as the first Black and first openly LGBTQ+ person to serve in this position ever, according to the White House.“I am proud to announce that Karine Jean-Pierre will serve as the next White House Press Secretary,” said the President via the White House release.

WXIN.According to court documents, a transgender advocate was brought in to discuss the A.C.’s rights with staff. Afterward, the middle school principal still refused to allow A.C. to use the boys’ restroom, but reportedly extended an offer to allow him to switch to remote learning or to dismiss any write-ups he had for tardiness to his classes.Defying the school district’s decision, A.C., of his own accord, began using the boys’ restroom and did so for three weeks without incident or complaint from his fellow classmates.

High street retailer New Look have taken to their social media to confirm that the rumours surrounding them working with Gemma Collins are true. The brand are known for their celebrity collaborations as they've had previous edits with Emily Atack and singer Anne-Marie, so it's only natural that another much-loved personality joins the ranks.

In the latest installment of the Right’s culture war, Sen. Roger Marshall is demanding changes to television ratings to warn parents about LGBTQ representation in shows.The current guidelines note if a program includes sexual situations, as well as violence and coarse language.

Drag artists and performers from all corners of the world and several eras of RuPaul’s Drag Race are set to unite for a one-of-a-kind series, Bring Back My Girls. The special drag extravaganza is going to be filmed at DragCon LA 2022 and will feature panels of queens hosted by none other than Drag Race […]

Cork Pride are launching a fantastic new initiative, the ‘Work With Pride Professional Business Network’, aimed at supporting businesses as they build inclusive work environments, as well as enabling them to build relationships with the wider LGBTQ+ community. Speaking to the Irish Examiner, Damien O’Halloran, chairperson of the network explained: “When you ask questions about […]

Melania Trump is switching up her grift.The ex-FLOTUS is currently hawking a new non-fungible token on her website to “commemorate National Foster Care Month.”Melania is selling 3,000 NFTs at $150 a pop for a 3D animated picture of a rose inspired by a series of photographs she took. Proceeds from “The MetaRose” will benefit foster kids through her Fostering the Future initiative.Join me to support the Foster Care Community.  Now Minting:  The MetaRose – to commemorate #NationalFosterCareMonth.Available exclusively at https://t.co/mBniMhbanP  #BeBest #FosteringtheFuture #MelaniaNFT pic.twitter.com/drpZE4xid9— MELANIA TRUMP (@MELANIATRUMP) May 5, 2022As usual, the NFTs can only be purchased with cryptocurrently and Melania hasn’t specified how much of the proceeds will actually go to Fostering the Future and how much she’s pocketing for herself.In February, the New York Times reported that Fostering the Future wasn’t a registered charity in the state of Florida after the ex-FLOTUS announced a $3,000 to $50,000 per ticket “high tea” fundraiser for the mysterious organization.The report prompted the Florida agency that oversees charitable fund-raising to open an inquiry.

Janelle Monáe is set to star as Second World War spy and bisexual jazz performer Josephine Baker in De La Resistance.

Lily Collins wears a bold and bright blue look for the Emily in Paris panel during the 2022 PaleyFest LA held at Dolby Theatre on Sunday (April 10) in Hollywood.

She has beenreveling in the success of her hit series Emily In Paris and her latest film Windfall, whichwas directed by her husband CharlieMcDowell.But on Saturday, Lily Collins took time out from all the Hollywood hustle and bustle to wish her mother, Jill Collins, a happy 66th birthday.'Happy birthday mom!' the appreciative daughter began, in the caption of a throwback snap of herself as a toddler and her mother. Tribute to mom: Lily Collins wished her mother a happy birthday on Saturday by posting a throwback snap of the two that's likely from 1989'I appreciate and respect you so much.

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