Mel B channels Scary Spice in leopard print outfit at Pride of Manchester Awards

Savage x Fenty has unveiled their fierce new Pride Month campaign.

Tom Daley and fashion powerhouse AMI have revealed their colourful new collaboration for Pride.

Julia Garner has reportedly been offered the role of Madonna in the upcoming biopic, based on the life of one of the best-selling female artists in history. After gaining fame from her roles in the Netflix series Ozark and Inventing Anna, the former of which became a viral TikTok sensation, the actress has allegedly outperformed other contenders including […]

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dating app preferences to more than one gender. If you’re feeling nervy about the move, don’t panic. There’s something seriously intimidating about going from opposite-sex to same-sex dating.

Ted Lieu standing in silence after he said he would recite what Jesus Christ "said about homosexuality" has gone viral.The California lawmaker was giving a one-minute speech on the House floor on Wednesday, which he used to criticize the GOP for pushing through a number of bills targeting LGBTQ people.During his speech, Lieu cited a story in The Washington Post with the headline GOP lawmakers push historic wave of bills targeting rights of LGBTQ teens, children and their families.The article noted how Republicans have filed nearly 200 state bills relating to LGBTQ restrictions between January and March, including banning school books which discuss gay or trans issues or preventing transgender youth from playing competitive school sports in teams that align with their gender identity.Lieu then cited another Washington Post article from April entitled Some Republicans fear party overreach on LGBT measures, in which GOP figures spoke out against the so-called "don't say gay" laws first introduced in Florida."I just thought I would now recite for you what Jesus Christ said about homosexuality," Lieu said before standing in silence for more than 20 seconds."I yield back" he then concluded.A clip of Lieu's speech was posted onto Twitter by user @Acyn, who frequently posts snippets of interviews and public comments from lawmakers. The footage of Lieu has been viewed more than 1.3 million times.Lieu made a similar remark in a June 5 tweet in which he criticized baseballer Jason Adams and the other Tampa Bay players who refused to wear the rainbow flag logo on their uniforms over the weekend to commemorate the start of Pride month."Pitcher Jason Adam should read the New Testament.

said in a 2017 interview with the Guardian, “You’re not confused if you’re bisexual. It’s not confusing at all. For me, it’s quite the opposite."jack dylan grazer coming out as bi and then immediately shouting SILENZIO BRUNO good for them good for them!!✅ Female ✅ Coloured ✅ Bisexual

Thailand is on course to becoming Southeast Asia’s first country to legalise same-sex unions. The Cabinet approved a draft bill proposing the legislative change on Tuesday, June 7, following discussions with LGBTQ+ and religious groups, and it will now be forwarded onto Parliament for approval. While the legislation does not explicitly permit marriages, same-sex couples […]

A recent experience with the customer service of an insurer left Sydney-based trans woman Peta Friend, who was applying for funeral insurance, frustrated. “As a trans woman, when dealing with insurance companies, I shouldn’t just hope for a positive outcome, I should expect and get it every time,” says Friend. For Nic Holas, as a person living with HIV, some insurance products are simply not available.

Mercedes have made a cosmetic update to their W13 for the next three Grands Prix that take place at Baku, Montreal and Silverstone. The iconic Mercedes star will change from the trademark black on the Silver Arrows, to the ‘Pride Star’ which dons the colours of the rainbow to show their support for the LGBTQ+ community during Pride Month. Lewis Hamilton, who is known for his human rights work and support for the LGBTQ+ community away from the racetrack, was delighted with the changes to the car.

here Do you have a story to share?Get in touch by emailing MetroLifestyleTeam@Metro.co.uk. MORE : Anna Richardson: ‘I’ve had my heart broken and my dreams shattered – but I won’t give up on hope or Pride’ MORE : Going to Pride? Here’s how to do two glorious rainbow beauty looks MORE : ‘I’d like to thank those who paved the way for people like me’: Everyday LGBTQ+ healthcare heroes reflect on 50 years of Pride and share their hopes for the future This year marks 50 years of Pride, so it seems only fitting that Metro.co.uk goes above and beyond in our ongoing LGBTQ+ support, through a wealth of content that not only celebrates all things Pride, but also share stories, take time to reflect and raises awareness for the community this Pride Month.MORE: Find all of Metro.co.uk's Pride coverage right hereAnd we’ve got some great names on board to help us, too. From a list of famous guest editors taking over the site for a week that includes Rob Rinder, Nicola Adams, Peter Tatchell, Kimberly Hart-Simpson, John Whaite, Anna Richardson and Dr Ranj, we’ll also have the likes Sir Ian McKellen and Drag Race stars The Vivienne, Lawrence Chaney and Tia Kofi offering their insights. During Pride Month, which runs from 1 - 30 June, Metro.co.uk will also be supporting Kyiv Pride, a Ukrainian charity forced to work harder than ever to protect the rights of the LGBTQ+ community during times of conflict.

BET has released a statement in response to Lil Nas X’s recent diss track and allegations of homophobia.

Austria has lifted a de facto ban on LGBT+ citizens donating blood, the health ministry announced on Friday.Citizens will only be prevented from donating blood if they have had sex with three different partners within the last three months, regardless of their gender or sexual orientation.Previous laws had prevented anyone in Austria from donating blood if they had "risky sex" in the last 12 months. Transsexuals and non-binary citizens were completely banned from donating blood.LGBT+ activists said the rules had allowed organisations to exclude gay, bisexual and transgender citizens due to the supposed risk of AIDS transmission."We are putting an end to discrimination from another age", Green party Health Minister Johannes Rauch said in a statement."If someone wants to help by donating, there is no reason why they should be prevented from doing so because of their sexual orientation or gender identity," The change in blood donation regulations will come into force "this summer", a government spokesman told AFP.France, Spain, Italy, and the United Kingdom have all recently lowered the hurdles that prevented LGBT+ citizens from donating blood.

Alison Bechdel has responded to the online controversy surrounding Fire Island and its alleged failure of the Bechdel test.

egg donation and surrogacy route.Either way, parenthood can be an exciting and nerve-wracking rollercoaster.

In-person Pride celebrations are back in 2022, following two years of digital or rescheduled events due to the COVID-19 pandemic – and LGBTQ+ travellers are jetting across the world to major destinations to be a part of the queer joy.

YouGov study, which surveyed 10,175 adults across eight countries, found that 16% of Britons were either not sure they’d be supportive if child, sibling, or a close family member came out as gay, lesbian, or bisexual, or they were sure they would not be supportive. That percentage increased to 29% in the event of a close family member coming out as trans or non-binary.While the survey does suggest that the majority would be supportive in both cases, those numbers aren’t low enough to erase all anxiety around coming out.

Kristen Stewart is on the search for LGBTQ+ ghost hunters and mediums for her upcoming paranormal reality series.

Patagonia hiking tripThis nine-night, ten-day gay hiking tour begins in the Argentinian half of Patagonia, before heading to the Chilean border into Torres del Paine National Park.This year’s tour has sold out, but the one for October/November 2023 is still available for £4,296 – and that includes food, transport, accommodation and more.Balkan beauties tourThis 15-day trip journeys through Croatia, starting in Dubrovnik, and features a day trip to Montenegro. Other highlights include oyster tasting in Mali Ston, the Plitvice Lakes National Park and the capital city of Zagreb.Book now for September to October this year with Toto Tours – a company specalising in international gay travel tours.To celebrate 50 years of Pride, Metro.co.uk has teamed up with Kyiv Pride to raise money for their important work in Ukraine.

Relate counsellor Holly Roberts says it’s important to consider how you approach people you’re potentially interested in, romantically or sexually.Holly tells Metro.co.uk: ‘You might not feel ready to open up fully about your bicuriosity, so be patient with yourself knowing that it takes a safe environment to feel able to express and share intimate thoughts. ‘Be mindful of the impact of not saying anything – to yourself and to the other person.

supports HTML5 videoWhat better time is there than Pride to wear fun, bright and colourful makeup?We have two looks to inspire your Pride look. First, Metro.co.uk has teamed up with Angel-Africa, an influencer from the LGBTQ+ community working with Lottie London to create a Pride-inspired makeup look.It’s easy to follow with our video and step-by-step below, whether you want to do it to a T or use it as a starting point for your own look.Here’s how to do it.Angel-Africa takes as through her tutorial.

Emily Hilton has shared some advice on the matter…Emily, who specialises in working with people in their 20s and 30s as well as people in the LGBTQ+ community, says it’s important to plan what you want to say ahead of time.She explains: ‘You can really take your time with this if you’d like to, and speaking about it with others in your support network, writing thoughts out or even saying them out loud to yourself when you’re alone can be helpful ways to get more clarity on what your needs are.‘Also think about what might be the best environment for having this conversation. For example, consider where you feel comfortable speaking openly, and where you will feel safe talking about what could be difficult stuff.

disability, is a person of colour, is a woman, or…or what? Or has longed to be accepted, I decided.Whether it’s carrying the shame of scars on the body, having parents who don’t conform to the norm, or navigating the changing landscape of our own identity, we all feel outside of the box that society has created for us. And that’s just me talking.This is why I consider myself to be so fortunate to have been asked to guest edit Metro.co.uk’s Lifestyle section for the site’s Pride takeover.

Heartstopper was released to a hugely positive reception back in April – making the Netflix Top 10 in 54 countries, earning an immaculate 100% score on Rotten Tomatoes, and making instant teen sensations out of its lead cast (one of whom has already been cast in Doctor Who).Just weeks later, the very different but extremely buzzy and expensive-looking bi drama, Conversations with Friends arrived; and in the next few weeks alone we have supernatural teen drama, First Kill, the rebooted Queer as Folk and the final run of Love, Victor all on the horizon.That’s not even mentioning the absolute riot that is the new Fire Island movie on Disney+, which comes complete with Margaret Cho (!), a re-enactment of Marisa Tomei’s iconic Oscar-winning performance in My Cousin Vinny (!!) and MUNA covering a Britney classic (!!!!!).Gosh, isn’t it nice to have plenty of mainstream, explicitly queer-led stuff to pick from?But there’s another little gay treat that deserves all the hype, acclaim and fanfare in the world, and don’t you dare let it get lost in the melee: it’s Channel 4’s new six-parter, Big Boys.Created, written and narrated by comedian Jack Rooke, it’s the semi-autobiographical story of a university fresher in the early-2010s (played by Derry Girls’ Dylan Llewellyn) moving out, coming of age and dealing with a close family bereavement. He also, notably, has a fish named after his favourite journalist – Alison Hammond.Getting to grips with his sexuality is a key part of his story, from questioning whether he’s letting his late dad down to receiving helpful guidance on the benefits of a butt plug.

Men’s Aid Ireland are launching a new LGBT+ Domestic Violence initiative, and Derek Byrne, their newly-appointed LGBTQ Education Officer, informed us of the unpleasant truth about domestic violence in Ireland- specifically within the LGBTQ+ community. “I’ll be looking at domestic violence from a Transgender point of view, from a female-female point of view, as well, but […]

Metro.co.uk goes above and beyond in our ongoing LGBTQ+ support, through a wealth of content that not only celebrates all things Pride, but also share stories, take time to reflect and raises awareness for the community this Pride Month.MORE: Find all of Metro.co.uk's Pride coverage right hereAnd we’ve got some great names on board to help us, too. From a list of famous guest editors taking over the site for a week that includes Rob Rinder, Nicola Adams, Peter Tatchell, Kimberly Hart-Simpson, John Whaite, Anna Richardson and Dr Ranj, we’ll also have the likes Sir Ian McKellen and Drag Race stars The Vivienne, Lawrence Chaney and Tia Kofi offering their insights. During Pride Month, which runs from 1 - 30 June, Metro.co.uk will also be supporting Kyiv Pride, a Ukrainian charity forced to work harder than ever to protect the rights of the LGBTQ+ community during times of conflict.

Emmerdale fans best prepare themselves for shocking twists and turns as many revelations will finally come to light next week.Emmerdale spoilers can reveal that Nicola King will be forced to recall the gruesome attack she endured in the car park, but will she have the courage to tell her family and friends who the perpetrators were?Meanwhile Rhona Goskirk's mother Mary has been hiding a huge secret for many years, but how will Rhona react when she finally comes out?Elsewhere, Faith Dingle desperately wants to mend her broken relationship with her son Cain before it's too late but is struggling with the fact that he can't stand the sight of her.But will Faith reveal the reason why she is so desperate to get their relationship back on track?Due to the two sisters not being able to see eye to eye regarding their council rivalry, Laurel Thomas decides to take Nicola and Bernice out to a bar.But Nicola decides to head off early, leaving Bernice and Laurel behind.As she makes her way back to her car, Nicola is soon accosted by a group of teenage girls in the park.While in the parking lot, Nicola is mugged, beaten and left bloodied and unmoving on the ground.Later on, a beaten and bruised Nicola is laying in a hospital bed.Husband Jimmy, Laurel, Bernice and dad Rodney anxiously wait for answers as to what might have happened.When a groggy Nicola finally wakes up, Jimmy questions her on the attack but Nicola refuses to tell her the truth and tells him she can’t remember who attacked her, embarrassed to have been attacked by teenage girls.But the truth is later bought to light when a disturbed Gabby reveals a video she’s found of Nicola being attacked by a group of young girls.Seeing the footage, Jimmy is heartbroken for Nicola,

here I read he was having a tough couple of months behind the scenes but after he had those conversations with his manager, his family and his teammates, he went out and scored four goals in his next game.It just shows what happens to someone when that weight is lifted. The pressure of not being able to be yourself is massive.

Christina Aguilera was bursting with joy on Wednesday night as she swung by the XTINA Pride 2022 pop-up shop in West Hollywood.The 41-year-old singer got all dressed up for the occasion in a sexy black mesh top layered under a sleeveless black Pride tee.She tucked the custom shirt into a pair of black high-waisted jeans with edgy vinyl panels on the thighs. Joyful:Christina Aguilera was bursting with joy on Wednesday night as she swung by the XTINA Pride 2022 pop-up shop in West HollywoodChristina's signature bleached blonde tresses were amped up a notch with several strands of purple tinsel extensions.Her hair flowed down to her waist in sleek, straightened strands and was parted down the middle.

Dwyane Wade is speaking out against transgender hate. ET's Lauren Zima spoke to the former basketball star and proud father about standing up for his courageous daughter, Zaya Wade, at the  100 Gala in New York City Wednesday night.«That's all we talk about it, just her courage.

shared his story to the r/AmITheA**hole subreddit, asking if he was wrong for "ruining" his sister's wedding by coming out after a torrent of goading comments, earning over 6,500 upvotes and 1,000 comments in 10 hours.The original poster (OP), says he's 29, and hadn't come out to his family yet—saying he feels they suspected, but never asked him outright due to his family's homophobia. He has three sisters, "Michelle," 36, "Julia," 35 and "Annie," 22.

It’s a well-documented fact that baseball pants are ideal for showing off a player’s assets, but it’s rare to see those assets perform at the very highest level of athletic achievement.In a clip from a recent Oakland A’s vs.

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Already finished binging Season 1 of Heartstopper? Need something else to watch? You have to check out Big Boys.Queer writer Jack Rooke’s new British comedy series follows two mismatched lads who strike up an unlikely friendship after being thrown together at university.

Kristen Stewart is working on a new unexpected project! The Hollywood star is looking for LGBTQ ghost hunters for her new television show, which seems to be all about paranormal activity with a twist, as she has described it as a “gay ghost hunting adventure.”The 32-year-old actress who previously revealed she had been working with her fiancée Dylan Meyer in a new TV series, is now partnering with the team behind Netflix’s Queer Eye and HBO’s Legendary, as a executive prodcer for the upcoming series.Kristen will be working with Romero and Scout Productions in what will be “the most gayest, most fun-est, most titillating ghost hunting show ever.”“We need to find the most incredible LGBTQ+ ghost hunters, paranormal specialists, mediums, psychics, investigators who will lead the pack on this super gay ghost hunting adventure,” the actress shared, revealing that they are currently in the casting process and “have been working really hard.”“Are you a medium, historian, ghost hunting expert…and also a member of the LGBTQIA+ community?? Well if so, please go to the link in my bio and apply today!!!! Can’t wait to see what you ghouls bring us!” Romero wrote on Instagram, encouraging ghost hunters to participate in the show.

Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle EditorChristina Aguilera is going all out for her upcoming performance at L.A. Pride.The vocal powerhouse is set to take the stage on June 11 at L.A. State Historic Park.

Anyone who’s attended a big Pride event is familiar with the pests that are homophobic protesters. They grab their little speakers and megaphones to go yell about hell or children or whatever at people who are just out trying to have a nice time.This week, two men decided to handle a homophobic street preacher in a way that we can only hope becomes the blueprint for Prides to come.Justin M.

Gemma Collins has posted a stunning swimsuit snap to Instagram as she told her 2.2million Instagram followers “own who you are”. The 41 year old former The Only Way is Essex star shared a look at her her three stone weight loss in the image, as she posed in a white strapless swimsuit. On her head she donned a white fedora hat with a black ribbon around it, and she further accessorised with a huge pair of silver hooped earrings.

Former X Factor star, Fleur East took a tumble as she stepped out of a cab after arriving at the Pride of Manchester Awards on Tuesday night. After the car door was opened, Fleur, 34, went to emerge from the car, but it looked as though her toe got stuck and she fell out straight onto her knees to the gasps of the onlookers in the watching crowd. As security guards swiftly helped her up, Fleur styled it out like a pro as she laughed and said: “I’m alright”.

Coronation Street favourite Kimberly-Hart Simpson dazzled in an elegant black gown on the red carpet at the Pride of Manchester Awards. The actress and seamstress, who is known for reworkingand upcycling charity shop bargains into stunning outfits, certainly didn't disappoint at the glittering ceremony on Tuesday night.

Emmerdale actress Samantha Giles has slammed TOWIE star Gemma Collins, branding her “talentless and revolting”.Appearing at the MEN Pride of Manchester Awards on Tuesday (May 10), the star - who plays Bernice Blackstock in the ITV soap - joked she might “punch” the GC if she ever saw her in person.Samantha was attending the awards to present the gong for Special Recognition, which went to James Anderson.James founded the community interest company Depher, which provides free or heavily subsidised services to those needing plumbing and heating, free bathrooms and funeral costs, among others. Presenting the award alongside Samantha was her Emmerdale co-star Chris Bisson (Jai Sharma) and The Chase quizzer Anne Hegerty.

It was an emotional night at the Pride of Manchester awards as a galaxy of stars led the tributes to our city's inspirational community heroes. Elbow star Guy Garvey summed up just how special the night was as he told the audience: "I've never been prouder to be a Mancunian than I am tonight" after hearing the incredible stories of triumph over adversity and community spirit.

Hollyoaks star Nikki Sanderson set pulses racing on the red carpet in a plunging mini dress as she stepped out for the Pride of Manchester Awards. The soap babe, 38, was racy in red in the lowcut frock that risked a serious wardrobe malfunction.Nikki showed off her endless legs in the thigh-skimming design that featured delicate floral accents and buttons all down the front.She accessorised with a delicate gold necklace while wearing her brunette tresses in loose waves and opting for a glam makeup look.

Some big names in TV and sport have united to celebrate the incredible people in Manchester at the Pride of Manchester Awards 2022 tonight, held at the Kimpton Clocktower Hotel.The awards are hosted by former Coronation Street star Kym Marsh, 45, who will be helping present awards to those in the region who have done brilliant things to help others.The hostess arrived on the red carpet in a royal blue midi dress with balloon sleeves, paired with a sparkling silver clutch and matching strappy heels. Her brunette tresses were twisted into an up-do with loose hair at the front framing her face. Before the ceremony, Kym said : "It's such a thrill to be back in Manchester for a full live awards show for the first time since 2019.

Some of Manchester's biggest stars and most incredible citizens have flocked to the Kimpton tonight to celebrate Manchester's finest in a glittering ceremony. The Manchester Evening News Pride of Manchester Awards kicked off this evening with a red carpet ceremony, which saw Spice Girl Mel B, The Mayor of Greater Manchester Andy Burnham and Fleur East among the many stars present.

MEN's Pride of Manchester Awards will be taking place tonight (May 10), with the event honouring the region's unsung heroes and those who have done incredible things.Hosted by Coronation Street's Kym Marsh, the ceremony will be presented on Tuesday, May 10 at The Kimpton ClockTower Hotel in Manchester – but it won't premiere on YouTube until May 17.With the red carpet set to be brimming with celebrities donning their glitziest ensembles, there will be a whole host of stars in attendance.The likes of Spice Girls legend Mel B will be there, as well as radio star Fleur East, and TV presenter Vernon Kay.Love Island stars Paige Turley and Finn Tapp will be their too, alongside co-stars from a different series Faye Winter and Teddy Soares.Loose Women's Denise Welch will be there too, alongside Cold Feet actor John Thomson, and Corrie stars Lucy Fallon, Katie McGlynn and Anthony Cotton.Olympian Becky Adlington OBE and Dame Sarah Storey will also be there, as well as Manchester Mayor Andy Burnham.The celebrities will witness a slew of awe-inspiring people take home coveted gongs for the incredible and brave acts that they have carried out.Winners include a Manchester medic who has led the UK’s response to humanitarian disasters for more than 30 years.An activist and campaigner also picks up an award for devoting their life to protecting young people from violent crime.One nine-year-old who has battled through more than three years of chemotherapy will get recognised for their bravery.Two more taking home gongs are a woman who has helped thousands of women escape domestic abuse and a firefighter who lost their daughter to suicide.In previous years winners from the Pride of Manchester go on to be recognised on the national stage

Our city’s finest will be flocking to the Kimpton tonight for a celebration of Manchester’s unsung heroes. The Manchester Evening News Pride of Manchester awards, in partnership with TSB, honour Mancunians with incredible stories to tell.

Victoria Beckham jetted back to London to support her friend and fellow Spice Girl Mel B as she collected her MBE. The 46-year-old pop star was honoured during an investiture ceremony at Buckingham Palace on Wednesday morning (May 4).