My Son’s A Queer (But What Can You Do?) makes triumphant West End debut – review

The queens delivered their best standup routine on the penultimate episode of Drag Race UK season four.

The U.S. House of Representatives has approved the Speak Out Act, which will allow survivors of sexual assault or harassment on the job to go public even if they’ve signed nondisclosure agreements.

Transgender Awareness Month marks a time to celebrate the history and perseverance of trans and gender non-conforming people and uplift our voices and experiences. But we face increasing legislative attacks against our health care, history, and existence. As the creator of the Transgender Pride Flag, I fear where I may safely fly our flag.In 1956, at the age of five, I prayed for God to turn me into a girl.

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FORMER Towie star Gemma Collins looked slimmer than ever as she stepped out for the launch of Winter Wonderland. The star, 41, looked stunning as she wrapped up for the warm weather for the festive event. Gemma opted for a brown beret, camel coloured fur coat and beige boots to go with her matching Fendi top and bottoms.

A Nebraska school district has agreed to restart a school newspaper at Grand Island Northwest High School after it had dissolved the paper following a publication of an LGBTQ-themed issue over the summer.The teacher that had previously advised the student paper, the Northwest Viking Saga, said the publication would return this spring in digital form, the Associated Press reports.However, local rights groups say that isn’t enough.The former advisor, Kirsten Gilliland, said the role of advising the paper as well as teaching journalism at the school had been given to another teacher.The issue in question was the June 2022 year-end edition. It featured an article titled “Pride and Prejudice: LGBTQIA+,” which discussed the history of Pride Month and the origins of homophobia.

The cast of Disney’s Strange World opened up about the film’s LGBTQ+ representation in a new interview.

One way to fight bias is visibility: putting faces on those harmed by stigma and honoring the brave shoulders who are lifting them up. Equality is achieved when marginalized communities collectively come together to overcome the obstacles ahead. Family Equality’s LA Impact: A Night of Heroes was all about celebrating and supporting our real-life heroes: LGBTQIA+ families and those who have championed our rights.

Things just keep getting better. Queer Eye star Antoni Porowski announced that he is engaged to Kevin Harrington after more than two years of dating.

If one were to think that right-wing criticism of music master Lizzo would get her down, one would be mistaken. Instead, the vocal powerhouse and accomplished flutist who recently got the opportunity to play a priceless crystal flute given to former president James Madison engaged in the act of kindness that she described as "too easy."As one of the honorees on this year's Out100 list, Aurielle Marie encountered one problem in advance of Out's gala held Wednesday at New York City hotspot Nebula: they needed an outfit.

An Italian court ruled that same-sex parents have the right not to be labeled “mother” or “father” on the ID paperwork of their children.A judge in Rome ruled in favor of a lesbian couple who had launched a legal challenge against the regulations for IDs for minors, Reuters reports.Parents or legal guardians must be referenced in those documents and until 2019 they were identified as “parents.” However, when the new far-right Italian Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni was the interior minister, the rule was changed to require a list for “father” and “mother.”In the Rome case, one of the women had given birth to a girl who was adopted by the woman’s partner. They were legally recognized as the girl’s parents.The judge said that forcing one of them to be labeled “father” didn’t make sense, according to Reuters.While the decision came in September, it was only recently publicized by the LGBTQ+ rights group Famiglie Arcobaleno (Rainbow Families).The news wire notes that this ruling applies to only this case."Until the law is changed, it is up to the initiative of individuals" to challenge the ID requirements, Egizia Mondini, a spokeswoman for Famiglie Arcobaleno said, Reuters reports.It’s a ruling that goes against Italy’s new right-wing government.

Lesbian basketball champion Brittney Griner has been sent to a Russian penal colony, according to her lawyers and agent.It comes a little over a week after her lawyers shared that her transfer from a detention center in Iksha to a penal colony had commenced. She’s been sent to a camp in the Western part of the country called Mordovia, which is about a seven-hour drive by car from Moscow.“We can confirm that Brittney began serving her sentence at IK-2 in Mordovia,” Griner’s legal team said in a statement to The Advocate.

Nancy Pelosi’s announcement that she won’t seek a leadership position in the next session of the U.S. House of Representatives means one of the greatest LGBTQ+ allies ever is stepping down.Pelosi has been the House Democratic leader, either as speaker or minority leader, depending on whether the Dems held a majority, for 20 years. The first and only woman to be speaker of the House, Pelosi has taken many pro-LGBTQ+ stances and actions that are now mainstream among Democrats, so her successor as leader of the House Dems will likely be a major ally, but it shouldn’t be forgotten that she was a pioneer.She has been a member of the House since 1987, when she won a special election to represent a San Francisco district.

Queer Eye's Antoni Porowski announced he is engaged to his longtime partner Kevin Harrington, just months after celebrating their third anniversary together in July.The couple, who were romantically linked in late-2019 just months before the COVID-19 lockdowns began, shared the news to their respective Instagram accounts on Thursday.'I really hope the wedding photos are less blurry,' the Netflix star, 38, captioned an out-of-focus image of them standing outside in the darkness.   Engaged! Queer Eye's Antoni Porowski announced he is engaged to his longtime partner Kevin Harrington, just months after celebrating their third anniversary together in JulyThe strategic planner from New York humorously joked that that they would be 'officially together until' they looked like zombies.  Under Porowski's post, his Queer Eye costars were quick to leave congratulatory messages in the comment section. 'So damn happy for you two! You both got a good one!!!' Bobby Berk gushed while  Jonathan Van Ness wrote the lovebirds looked 'so cute' before joking he was 'already sourcing' his 'flower girl looks.' Wedding bells: The couple, who were romantically linked in late-2019 just months before the COVID-19 lockdowns began, shared the news to their respective Instagram accounts on Thursday Till death do us part: Until The strategic planner from New York humorously joked that that they would be 'officially together until' they looked like zombies'I volunteer as wedding selfie-photographer,' Tan France offered. Porowski's pal, Gigi Hadid, joyfully expressed that she was already 'so excited' for their wedding.Back in May, the Let's Do Dinner cookbook author reflected on how the pandemic fortified his relationship.  'I really hope the wedding

Despite Republicans being resoundingly rejected for their extreme positions against individual freedoms and tolerance of LGBTQ+ communities during the midterm elections, Texas Republicans are doubling down on their war on LGBTQ+ people. On Monday, Texas Republicans introduced 17 bills targeting the LGBTQ+ community. The legislation included bans on access to gender-affirming care, LGBTQ+ topics in schools, participation on college athletic teams, and even one bill that would criminalize drag performances.Texas state Rep.

Lagos Fashion week is a yearly event that seeks to “leads the way with initiatives that support, strengthens and develop the fashion industry,” in Nigeria, and Lagos Fashion Week has global attendance.In a country that nationwide punishes homosexuals with imprisonment, in its northern counties with being stoned to death, and as recently as 2019 their spokesperson for the Lagos State Police Command warned “Any persons that are homosexually orientated should leave Nigeria or risk facing prosecution” in an Instagram post, it’s easy to assume that the gender binary is strongly built into Nigerian fashion design.But fashion is a both a conversation and a conversation starter, and there are designers that are pushing that discussion forward, by envisioning and creating androgynous looks, bringing their work to showcase in an event that also featured—for the first time ever—a Nigerian trans woman, Fola Francis, walking the runway for two (other) designers, Cute Saint and Fruché.BlokeBased in Lagos, Bloke was founded by Faith Oluwajimi. With a collection named “A Polaroid Named Camouflage,” these knit silhouettes, some inscribed with the brand name,  were inspired by Oluwajimi’s travels, where he, “…visited about six to seven countries, and the translated color palette for the collection was from some of the flags of these countries I visited,” he told Attitude.    OshoborPeter ‘Dawn’ Oshobor founded this androgynous brand, presenting a three-piece collection called “Na Man You Be,” a colloquial way of saying “You’re A Man,” as a reflection of the impact of fathers on their sons’ lives.

The Paris in Love star revealed she has tried everything from Oxygen to Hydra facials, and believes these are the secret to eternally youthful looking skin.Paris is a particular fan of the facial that uses a Neurotris machine, which is an EMS device.This type of facial is a muscle stimulating one, where the beautician will use an EMS [electromagnetic stimulation] device.Here, two metal prongs are used to pass a low voltage electrical current through different areas of the face.  The current stimulates the production of collagen and elastin and also increases blood flow.Speaking on the effectiveness of this type of facial, a licensed aesthetician at Shafer Plastic surgery and Laser Center Graceanne Svendsen told Healthline: “These treatments have immediate benefits with absolutely no recovery time.”Paris’s ageless beauty hack comes as the former Simple Life star celebrates the first year as the wife of Carter Reum.Last year, the couple tied the knot in an extravagant three day ceremony, where a host of celebrities, including Kim Kardashian, were in attendance. Posting a heartfelt tribute to their union on social media she wrote: “This past year with you as husband and wife has been a magical whirlwind.”She continued: “No matter how far we travel and no matter where in the world we are as long as we are together, I'm at home with you.“I deeply cherish all of our adventures and memories and I look forward to a lifetime more by your side. “You are my rock and I’m so thankful to call you mine. “Cheers to being your #wifey for lifey and for our one year anniversary.” 

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(CNN) -- House Speaker Nancy Pelosi announced on Thursday that she will relinquish her leadership post, after leading House Democrats for two decades, building a legacy as one of the most powerful and polarizing figures in American politics.Pelosi, the first and only woman to serve as speaker, said that she would continue to serve in the House, giving the next generation the opportunity to lead the House Democrats, who will be in the minority next year despite a better-than-expected midterm election performance."I will not seek reelection to Democratic leadership in the next Congress," said Pelosi in the House chamber. "For me, the hour has come for a new generation to lead the Democratic caucus that I so deeply respect, and I'm grateful that so many are ready and willing to shoulder this awesome responsibility."Pelosi, 82, rose to the top of the House Democratic caucus in 2002, after leading many in her party against a resolution authorizing the use of force in Iraq.

A gay couple suing a Pasadena fertility clinic following the birth of a female child when they had requested two baby boys had portions of their lawsuit tossed by a judge in Los Angeles on Monday.According to a report from local news radio KNX, plaintiffs Albert and Anthony Saniger filed a lawsuit in July against the Huntington Reproductive Center Medical Group (also known referred to as HRC) and Dr. Bradford Kolb claiming negligence, breach of contract, and malpractice after the clinic implanted a female embryo into the birth mother when the couple had specifically requested two male babies.In her ruling, Los Angeles Superior Court Judge Teresa Beaudet dismissed the claim of negligence and additionally ruled the plaintiffs must strengthen their breach of contract cause of action for it to remain part of the lawsuit.

A decade and a half of research by the Pleasure Project has proven that social campaigns aiming to promote safer sex practices and HIV prevention are much more effective when they focus on sexual pleasure rather than “danger and disease,” according to a recent article by The New York Times.In partnership with the World Health Organization (WHO), the small nongovernmental organization called the Pleasure Project reviewed the results of safer-sex trials and experiments over the past 15 years. After assessing more than 7,000 safe sex campaigns on their treatment of pleasure, Pleasure Project recently published the peer-reviewed findings in the journal PLOS One.“Sexual health education and services have traditionally promoted safer sex practices by focusing on risk reduction and preventing disease, without acknowledging how safer sex can also promote intimacy, pleasure, consent and well-being,” said Lianne Gonsalves, co-author of the report and a sexual health researcher epidemiologist at WHO.

What does it mean to be non-binary? Brian and Colman explore the nuances of gender identity with Don Mamone. Having recently come out as non-binary, Don is a committed advocate for the LGBTQIA2S+ community and consults with companies and organizations dedicated to diversity, inclusivity and representation as well as creating safe spaces that support and encourage unapologetic authenticity.

To celebrate the release of their newest EP, front woman of Los Angeles band Beginners Sam Barbera recently sat down with The Advocate to share how living authentically has helped her face the world even as it feels like it’s ending.While Beginners is classified as alt-pop, Barbera likes to experiment with several genres, whether they be electro-pop or punk. She says that whatever it is, it has “a little bit of raw aggression to it.”Barbera has been in the music business for over 10 years, though she shares that she wasn’t always able to be true to herself in her career. When she started appearing in various alt-rock bands, her style didn’t fit the look her male bandmates wanted.Whereas she preferred jeans and Dr.

(CNN) -- In a raw and emotional testimony on Wednesday, Jessica Watkins, a member of the Oath Keepers on trial for seditious conspiracy, recounted being dragged into the conspiratorial underbelly of the internet and how she believed she was acting like an American patriot on January 6, 2021.Watkins made a surprise appearance on the stand to testify in her own defense and impress upon the jury that she was unaware of any plan to storm the US Capitol that day."It's the question I've been asking myself ever since," Watkins said of why she went into the Capitol that afternoon. "It was really stupid, I just got swept up there.""We were mad," she added.

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There’s a snowstorm coming to The Real Housewives of Salt Lake City Season 3 as the midseason trailer drops, which you can watch in the video posted above.

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Het aantal nieuwe hiv-diagnoses is in 2021 net als voorgaande jaren gedaald. Vorig jaar was er met name een sterke daling te zien van recente hiv-infecties in de groep mannen die seks hebben met mannen.

Amy Schneider, currently being seen in the Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions, testified Wednesday against anti-trans legislation in her native state of Ohio.Schneider, the first trans contestant to qualify for the tournament and the most successful woman in the show’s history, spoke out against a bill that would ban gender-affirming health care for minors in the state. House Bill 454 would bar medical professionals from providing such care and subject them to disciplinary action for violations, and it would not allow public funds to be used for these procedures.“I believe that this bill would have devastating consequences for Ohio’s children,” Schneider told the Ohio House Families, Aging and Human Services Committee.

She’s got jokes! Maren Morris spoke out after Candace Cameron Bure revealed she wanted to tell more stories about “traditional marriage” — and suggested a tweak to the actress’ iconic Full House character. 

The success of Hocus Pocus 2 as the most watched Disney+ movie of all-time with a first weekend of 2.7 billion views viewed spurred many to question whether the sequel to the near 30 year old movie should have gone theatrical, especially during a dry spell at the fall box office when theaters were desperate for it.

GEMMA Collins has revealed a new secret diet behind her weight loss. The 42-year-old admitted she worries about her health and is “hoping” the latest diet works for her after struggling with her weight for years. The Reality TV star has been looking in great shape lately and she's now lifting the lid on her weight-loss secrets.

U.S. Sen. Tammy Baldwin walks through the halls of Congress earlier this year after a vote. ((Bill Clark/CQ Roll Call via AP Images)

The wealthiest man in the world, who had proclaimed himself a free speech absolutist before banning comedian Kathy Griffin from Twitter for mocking him, and who, in the two weeks of owning the social media platform, has overseen a mass exodus of employees (both firings and resignations), a radical increase in hate speech, and advertisers pulling contracts left and right, spent time making ableist jokes to a right-wing hate account on his $44 billion app. On Tuesday afternoon, the anti-LGBTQ+ hate account Libs of TikTok tweeted several screenshots of a Twitter employee’s tweets that had resulted in their firing.“How it started...How it’s going,” the account tweeted above the screenshots at 1:05 p.m. Eastern.Thirteen minutes later, at 1:18 p.m., Elon Musk, who was not tagged in the tweet, replied to Libs Of TikTok. “A tragic case of adult onset Tourette’s,” Musk wrote.

(CNN) -- Jesse Tyler Ferguson and his husband Justin Mikita have expanded their family.The duo announced on Instagram that they welcomed their second child together via surrogate on Tuesday. They also revealed they named the baby Sullivan Louis Ferguson-Mikita.Ferguson was taking time off from his Broadway play "Take Me Out" to spend time with their new family member."Sad to be away from my @takemeoutbway fam tonight but we ran off to welcome our newest little one, Sullivan Louis Ferguson-Mikita," he wrote on social media.He also thanked his doctor and added that his understudy would be taking over for the evening."A special thanks to @drshahinghadir for helping us grow our family & our incredible surrogate and all of the nurses and doctors.

The U.S. Senate Wednesday afternoon voted to end a filibuster on a critical bill to protect same-sex and interracial marriages by a margin of 62-37.  All 50 Democratic Senators were joined by 12 Republicans in voting yes, and 37 Republicans voted no.

Candace Cameron Bure has responded to criticism of her statements that her new television home Great American Family would not be featuring gay couples in lead roles.In a lengthy statement provided to People on Wednesday, Bure defended herself and the network and said that the backlash from stars including JoJo Siwa and Hilarie Burton 'breaks my heart.'While Bure, 46, claimed that people of 'all ethnicities and identities' would be able to 'contribute to the network' both on screen and behind the camera, she appeared to avoid the issue of Great American Family's apparent ban on gay lead characters, while claiming the backlash was created by the 'media,' rather than the stars who took issue with her earlier statements about the network to the Wall Street Journal. Speaking out: Candace Cameron Bure issued a statement to People on Wednesday responding to backlash over her comments that network Great American Family would not feature gay couples in leading roles; seen in 2019In her statement, Bure said she had 'great love and affection for all people.''It absolutely breaks my heart that anyone would ever think I intentionally would want to offend and hurt anyone,' she began.  But she added, 'It saddens me that the media is often seeking to divide us, even around a subject as comforting and merry as Christmas movies.

A car ran through the rainbow barrier between the sidewalk and parking lot outside Alexandre’s on Cedar Springs Road. The barrier design was chosen through a competition last year as part of the Cedar Springs beautification project. The rainbow crosswalks are maintained with private funds, but the barrier was built with city bond money set aside to upgrade the entertainment district. The repair would be paid by the car owner’s insurance.

JoJo Siwa responded to Candace Cameron Bure's recent comments about 'traditional marriage' again by defiantly wearing a rainbow print outfit and slamming her remarks as 'f**ked up.'The Dance Moms alum, 19, was decked out in rainbow while out in Los Angeles on Tuesday where she addressed Bure revealing she anticipated her new Christian TV network would refrain from featuring gay couples in leading roles.Siwa's beef with Bure, 46, goes beyond the remarks - over the summer the dancer, who came out as part of the LGBTQ community last year, called the Full House actress the 'rudest celebrity' she had ever met.  Take that, Candace! JoJo Siwa responded to Candace Cameron Bure's recent comments about 'traditional marriage' by defiantly wearing a rainbow print outfit and slamming her remarks as 'f**ked up' Speaking with cameras, JoJo proudly revealed she was 'inspired by what's going on' when selecting her outfit. The rainbow became the symbol of the gay rights movement in 1978.'Here's the thing, it's not that every movie has to have an LGBTQIA representation, or love story, that's not the case.

The U.S. Senate has advanced the Respect for Marriage Act. It’s not the final passage, but it’s a key step forward.The Senate Wednesday afternoon voted 62-37 to move the legislation forward, with 12 Republicans joining all 50 Democrats and independents.The vote now allows the Senate to begin debate on the bill, bringing it closer to a final vote. The legislation would write marriage equality into federal law and protect it from Supreme Court action, given that Justice Clarence Thomas has called for the overturning of Obergefell v.

EXCLUSIVE:The Irishman producer Randall Emmett will not be heading to court to face a scathing racial and religious discrimination and hostile workplace lawsuit after all.

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The U.S. Senate is set to take a procedural vote Wednesday on the Respect for Marriage Act, which would write marriage equality into federal law and protect it from Supreme Court action.The House of Representatives has already passed the bill, but it has not come to a vote in the Senate.

U.S. Senator Ron Johnson (R-WI), one of the most unpopular of all of America’s senators, came close to loosing re-election last week. In that hard-fought race even his top state newspaper told voters to throw him out of office.

(CNN) -- As he begins to discuss his sexuality, Isaac Humphries says he is able to lift 25 years of weight off his shoulders.Humphries, who plays for Melbourne United in Australia's National Basketball League, had never previously spoken publicly about his sexuality out of fear it would negatively impact his career.But now, he says he feels ready to "live my true life" and become the world's only openly gay man playing top-flight basketball."Forever, I thought that being a professional basketball player and gay were mutually exclusive and that I had to hide that side of my life and wasn't allowed to be who I truly am," Humphries exclusively tells CNN Sport's Amanda Davies."I'm making the decision to come out ...

EXCLUSIVE:The Irishman producer Randall Emmett will not be heading to court to face a scathing racial and religious discrimination and hostile workplace lawsuit after all.