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Joyful pictures show gay and lesbian couples tying the knot in Switzerland, where same-sex marriage officially became legal from today.The weddings took place nine months after the country voted in favour of same-sex unions on September 26 last year.More than 64% of Swiss voters backed the ‘Marriage for All’ law during a nationwide referendum.  Same-sex couples will also be able to convert their registered partnership into marriage from today.They can also apply for joint adoption of children and to inherit a partner’s pension when they die.One of the first couples to tie the knot on Friday morning, Laure and Aline, revealed how they had spent 21 years waiting for this day to arrive.Laure told Euronews: ‘We sent out the invitations at the last minute.‘Our family will be there, and some friends too.‘It’s very exciting and we are happy to be able to represent marriage for all.’The couple, both native to Geneva, became registered partners in 2014.They later had a son, now four, carried by Laure during a medically-assisted pregnancy.But Aline faced a long wait to be recognised as the boy’s other parent.‘I’m the biological mother so Aline had no rights in relation to him,’ Laure said.‘So then you have to wait until the child has lived together with you as the couple for a year.‘And then you have to go through the adoption process, and that takes about two years.’Now they finally are both legally recognised as the boy’s mothers, she said.Luca Morreale and Stefano Perfetti were also among the couples who attended a registry office in Zurich today to convert their registered partnership into marriage.

READ MORE: Bisexual Playboy model walks topless through street to 'celebrate Pride Month'And the Swindon bloke wants to get his message across, as well as donate 100% of his winnings to the Charlie & Carter Foundation.The charity provides financial support to the parents and carers of seriously ill hospitalised children with life-limiting conditions. Mike, who has his own GoFundMe page to fundraise for the charity, spoke to Daily Star about his Mr Gay England journey.He said: "I hope to inspire other men and hopefully they can see that there is a lot of support out there and that it's ok to be yourself."I felt like I needed to do more for the LGBTQ+ community so I'm doing this for them." Speaking about when he came out, Mike, who has over 3,600 Instagram followers, said: "I had a good support system.

Book Now   Request Discount Don’t freak out…but yes, there is actually a Gay Tour of the Vatican, or the Vatican Museums, that is – even the New York Times recently wrote a story about it. Quiiky Travel recently created this ground-breaking tour giving you all the gay (and hidden) insights into the gay culture of the Vatican and the famous artists whose paintings fill its walls.Usually, regular tours don’t tell the whole history and hide some parts to the gay and lesbian travelers.

imminent arrival of drag queen character Tara Misu as ‘iconic’ and ‘exciting’ – with some previously lost viewers proclaiming that they are ‘going to start watching again’. The soap confirmed the casting of its first ever regular drag queen character, who is the alter-ego of newcomer Felix Baker (Matthew Morrison).

Lesbian Visibility Week earlier this year.I could joke it’s because us lesbians only get seen for one week a year, but I’m also genuinely wondering: is the word ‘lesbian’ in danger of becoming invisible?It’s an issue that’s close to home for me, because I want my young kids to hear the word first in a positive context but, to many, it is a contentious word due to its toxic connotations through misuse as a pejorative slur.My wife and I are of the same generation and had pretty similar upbringings culturally, but she has little love for the word. Growing up it was carelessly used by some of her peers as an insult, something associated with freakiness, ugliness, total social shame.And she isn’t the only one who is hesitant.

London parade, organisers have said.The move comes after LGBTQ+ campaigners called for them to be barred due to Scotland Yard’s ‘homophobic’ handling of the investigation into the serial killer Stephen Port.Human rights campaigner, Peter Tatchell has said the investigation, which the independent police watchdog is investigating, showed ‘institutional homophobia is alive and kicking in the Metropolitan police’.Speaking to The Guardian, he said the case, as well as other recent revelations of homophobia, racism and misogyny within the force, meant Pride in London needed to take a stand on police officers’ participation in the event.‘While there are many good officers, and they are welcome to march in civilian clothes, Pride needs to challenge the police as an institution, otherwise they will never reform,’ Peter said.In a statement to the newspaper, Pride in London said: ‘We work hard to strike a balance between the very real and legitimate concerns from members of our community, and being as welcoming as we can.‘We agree that the police uniform undermines that balance, and as such we are aligned that it should not feature in our parade.’The move does not prevent individual officers from marching out of uniform.The Gay Liberation Front, which organised the first Pride march in 1972, has also signed an open letter calling for an end to not only police taking part in the parade but also patrolling the event.The letter, organised by Lesbians and Gays Support the Migrants, states: ‘Due to our deep-rooted concerns with policing – and the history of Pride itself as resistance against police violence – it is time to end the practice of police participation in Pride each year.‘It is time to end the presence of police banners.‘The

Pride founder Lady Phyll, the LGBTQ+ community has always been jam-packed with pioneers and those ready to blaze a trail.As they wield their game changing vibe, these are the people who have been vital in creating progress over the last five decades – and beyond – whether it’s through entertainment, words or activism. And not only have they helped shine a light on LGBTQ+ rights, but through their much-needed visibility, they’ve made others realise they are not alone. Their courage has also paved the way for the future voices of the community, who continue to work hard to allow others to be seen.Here we meet just four of those rising LGBTQ+ stars, from the world of music, modelling, sports and literature.When I came out, I became a tomboy because that’s what I thought I had to doSlovenian-born pansexual singer-songwriter July Jones, 23, has had a meteoric rise to fame, having written tracks for Zolita, Girli, Nasty Cherry and BTS as well as carving out a space for herself with her razor sharp and unique electro-pop sounds. ‘Growing up in Slovenia was amazing, but the opportunities for doing music were quite limited.

Theresa May has called on Boris Johnson to ban transgender conversion, four years after she vowed to make the practice illegal.Conversion therapy refers to any form of treatment or psychotherapy which aims to change a person’s sexual orientation or to suppress a person’s gender identity.It is based on an assumption that being lesbian, gay, bi or trans is a mental illness that can be ‘cured’.In 2018, Ms May announced plans to ban conversion therapy, adding ‘No one should ever have to hide who they are or who they love’.But plans never came to fruition and conversion therapy remains legal in the UK.In late March, Boris Johnson dropped plans to ban any conversion therapy, but U-turned within hours following backlash.The Government later outlined legislation – the Conversion Therapy Bill – in the Queen’s Speech which would ban conversion therapy intended to change someone’s sexual orientation in certain scenarios.But it said that, due to the ‘complexity of issues and need for further careful thought’, the legislation would not ban transgender conversion therapy.Huge protests were held outside Downing Street following the news.Writing in the i for the 50th anniversary of the UK’s first Pride, Mrs May has now urged her successor to end conversion therapy once and for all.She wrote: ‘Few people, reading of accounts from trans people, would disagree that they still face indignities and prejudice, when they deserve understanding and respect.‘We need to strive for greater understanding on both sides of the debate.

Tessa Thompson is confirming that Valkyrie’s sexuality will be addressed in Thor: Love and Thunder.

As the event marks 50 years in the UK, Sky's arts and entertainment correspondent Katie Spencer and arts and entertainment producer Jayson Mansaray take a look at the representation of the LGBTQ+ community on screen.In the 1970s comedy greats like Larry Grayson graced the country's television screens, but the camp presenter never officially came out, likely due to attitudes towards homosexuality at the time. Fast-forward to the present, and popular television has come a long way when it comes to LGBTQ+ representation.From the wildly successful Russell T Davies series It's A Sin, through to Bake Off winner John Whaite and dance partner Johannes Radebe becoming the first male same-sex couple on Strictly Come Dancing, it is hard to deny we are in far more progressive times.But when it comes to dating on the reality show Love Island, ITV producers have cited "logistical difficulties" in diversifying the format to include LGBTQ+.

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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.

Join gay tourists from all over the world for an amazing group journey this coming June. Enjoy Tel Aviv Pride week and explore all the highlights of this incredible country.

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.

Fire Island finally hit Hulu last week after much anticipation.Inspired by Jane Austen’s Pride and Prejudice, the film follows a group of gay friends who gather for what could be their last annual week of love and laughter together on the titular isle. Fire Island features the likes of queer actors Joel Kim Booster, Bowen Yang, and Margaret Cho, and is being hailed for centering queer Asian individuals.In the featurette below, some of the cast and director Andrew Ahn chat about the film's location and what Fire Island means to the queer community. "There was a time when gay men weren't allowed to dance together.

Michael Appler On Wednesday evening in New York City — about 60 miles and a ferry ride away from its subject— “Fire Island,” Joel Kim Booster’s romantic comedy about a weekend spent in New York’s chosen queer haven, held its premiere at the SVA Theatre.On 23rd Street in Chelsea, guests including Alok Viad-Menon, Jackie Cox, Peppermint and John Cameron Mitchell, as well as stars Bowen Yang, Matt Rogers, Conrad Ricamora and James Scully assembled to celebrate the film as part of New York’s NewFest Pride. You could have lifted the premiere’s guest list from any summer weekend spent at the Pines, something to be celebrated for a new film distributed by a gatekeeper studio like Searchlight Pictures.

Fire Island with his friend Joel Kim Booster, another fellow comic. It was the first time that the two went together to the famed haven for LGBTQ residents and visitors, although Yang had previously been there."We were checking in with each other throughout that trip," Yang, who is best known as a cast member of Saturday Night Live, recalls of that experience with Booster.

A year into the COVID pandemic, out director Andrew Ahn received the script for Joel Kim Booster’s “Fire Island” and knew almost immediately he needed to make it.