SF's Excelsior to hold first official Pride party

Bij de GGD in Amsterdam zijn 141 besmettingen met apenpokken bekend. Dat blijkt uit een brief van wethouder Shula Rijxman (Publieke Gezondheid en Preventie).

Russia has been accused of acting as a foreign agent and could serve over three years in prison for violating the country’s strict anti-LGBTQ+ pornography laws.Yulia Tsvetkova, 27, from Komsomolsk-on-Amur on the far eastern edge of the country, is on trial in a closed courtroom for posting drawings of the human vagina to a page on the Russian social networking platform V Kontakte. Since then she has lost her job, was forced to close her MERAK youth theater studio because of threats to the children, and the entire process has left her life in tatters, she's said.“Speaking of facts, my life has been completely destroyed,” Tsvetkova told the BBC.

Ukrainians were among tens of thousands of LGBTQ activits who took part in the Polish capital's Pride parade Saturday, in a country hosting tens of thousands of Ukrainians who have fled the Russian invasion. 

Looking For Langston, gives voice to a silent generation of Black, gay men.In stark black and white, this impressionistic art film transports viewers back to the Harlem Renaissance and then moves through time and space with a transfixing lyricism.

Luke Baines has come out in an inspiring message during Pride Month.

Kesha is all smiles as she arrives for her headlining performance at Pride Live’s Stonewall Day 2022, which was held outside New York City’s Stonewall Inn on Friday (June 24).

RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars. The occasional edible helps to nudge me out of my urban cocoon.A Target recently opened on my block. Though I initially scoured at the monstrosity that undermined the locally-owned bodegas, I quickly succumbed to mid-day Pringles runs, bulk packs of toilet paper, and the occasional random kitchen utensil.I should confess that I have a habit of shopping under the influence.

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.As a middle-aged white man, I am incensed about the overturning of Roe v. Wade.  The Supreme Court's rationale was full of crap — to be blunt and succinct.

World Cup winners, appearing in friendlies against Ireland and Sweden in 2008. The former defender is best known for his club career with Brazilian giants Sao Paulo, with whom he won the World Club Cup in 2005. As well as publicly revealing his sexuality, Richarlyson also slammed his nation's record for gay rights. READ NEXT: Blackpool star Jake Daniels comes out as only current openly gay male footballer in Britain "All my life I was asked whether I was gay or not,” Richarlyson said to the ‘Nos Armarios dos Vestiarios’ podcast.

Two people were killed and eight others hospitalized with injuries in a shooting near the London Pub in Oslo, Norway’s gay district early this morning (Saturday, June 25), prompting organizers to cancel the city’s annual Pride parade that had been scheduled for later today.

Happy Pride Month!!!!! from gay And Reddit users awarded full participation points to whoever was behind this creative repurposing.“He’s a little confused, but he’s got the spirit,” one commenter wrote.“There was an attempt,” said another.A third added, “They did their best, and I can appreciate that.”And another user made the valid point that “gays have to be flexible.”Related: A pride guide to lesser-known LGBTQ+ pride flagsThe same photo was posted in the r/CasualUK subreddit three years ago, and commenters showed their appreciation then, too, giving the pic more than 72,000 upvotes.“Honestly, I think this is quite clever,” one person said.“The T in LGBT stands for Twister,” a second person joked.“I wonder how many people discovered they were gay through Twister?” a third pondered.

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Michael Henry has made it the subject of his latest video, simply entitled ‘No Kink at Pride.’In it, Henry and a friend try to persuade a younger pal why kink has a place at Pride.Henry mentions having his leather harness oiled in preparation for the festivities, prompting a disapproving “eww” from Gen Z chum, Julian.Julian says he doesn’t think kink should be allowed at Pride: “Just because I’m at a Pride event doesn’t mean I’m consenting to see your naked, hairy ass flapping out of your leather pup costume.”He goes on to state, “Pride should be for everyone: kids, teens, allies, my nana. Live out your horny fetish fantasies in private.”“Kink was at Pride since the start,” counters another friend, Cal.

Madonna performed at her own star-studded album release party, Shawn Mendes became a reptile, and Elvis Presley’s used jockstrap hit the antiques market.

@spaceprincejulio, the actor-writer-director brings an otherworldly yet stately perspective to all of his work—and we just feel lucky he decided to grace Earth with his presence.Born in El Salvador, Torres moved to New York City to attend The New School and quickly became a staple of the Brooklyn alt-comedy scene. After working on The Chris Gethard Show, he joined the writer’s room at Saturday Night Live where he leant his distinctive voice to some of the most beloved, queer-themed sketches in recent memory, like the unforgettable “Wells For Boys” and “The Actress,” in which Emma Stone stars as Deirde, who brings real commitment and gravitas to her role as “the woman who gets cheated on in a gay porn.”Since garnering attention for his unique SNL sketches, Torres has gone on to create a visually arresting hourlong comedy special, My Favorite Shapes, HBO’s instant-cult-comedy series, Los Espookys (which finally has a second season on the way), and now a wildly original children’s book, I Want To Be A Vase.  A post shared by Julio Torres~* (@spaceprincejulio)One gets the sense that these diverse yet distinctly “Julio Torres” projects are just the beginning of the artist’s long career, and one can only imagine what he might create at the height of his fantastical powers.

Broadway Bares. Cast members from The Will Rogers Follies strutted their stuff at New York City’s Splash bar, stripping down to raise funds for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS.

De Noorse binnenlandse veiligheidsdienst PST beschouwt de aanslag van vannacht in Oslo waarbij twee doden vielen als een terreurdaad van een geradicaliseerde moslim. De vermoedelijke terrorist, een Iraans-Noorse man van 42, was sinds 2015 een bekende van de veiligheidsdiensten.

Glasgow and Edinburgh are decked in colour today for the Pride marches that are taking place today in each city.

Richard Gere caused a sexual awakening in Anderson Cooper.

London, that figure was 2.7%, while in parts of the country, such as the east of England, this dipped as low as 1.2%.More often than not, rural-born members of the LGBTQ+ community ‘escape’ to the bright lights of their nearest city.Drag Queen Scaredy Kat, who appeared on the first UK series of Ru Paul’s Drag Race, previously described the drag scene in her home county of Wiltshire as ‘a joke in itself’.The county is historically associated with the military on the vast Salisbury Plain, and its bountiful agricultural industry.But Oberon Christmas, who lives in the market town of Devizes, has swapped wellies for high heels.The rural drag queen is determined to make a name for himself in the countryside town he loves.He performs locally under the drag personal Gabriella Christmas.‘There’s always been some sort of backlash to the way I dress or act’, he told Metro.co.uk.He routinely faced abuse in school but learned to shrug off and ignore hateful comments.Oberon could have moved to the likes of London or Bristol after finishing his education, and become part of the wider drag community there.But he chose to stay in Devizes.He often goes on nights out in drag, and says attitudes have been getting far more accepting the more he does so.During the pandemic, Oberon started a small LGBTQ+ support group in a bid to reach out to anyone scared of coming out.‘We started in the park, it was just me in a dress in a field,’ he said.‘Now we have a dedicated group with thousands supporting us online.’The group have had to make do with smaller venues than most, meeting in a pub in the town initially.Now, there’s plans for drag race bingo in the town hall and hopes that Devizes could even host its first ever Pride march.Oberon said:

told the Hollywood Reporter, "Whatever you’re thinking, we’re going to give you something totally different — the thing you didn’t know you wanted."i’m not sorry for the person i will become when the barbie movie comes outIm so inexplicably excited for this movie https://t.co/SLB8H4e7mSare you kidding me? this movie is gonna be so camp they better both be gay istg https://t.co/KgAFIFHJSyhallowen inspo https://t.co/uEqNzyvUrHThis movie is about to be so good I already know it https://t.co/NEmaqXeLr1

There’s a common misconception that pride flags only represent an individual’s sexual preferences. However, anyone who doesn’t fall into the “traditional” definitions of femininity or masculinity can find a pride flag that represents them perfectly.

Oslo Pride has been cancelled following a deadly shooting near a gay bar that Norwegian police are investigating as a possible terrorist attack.

Buzz Lightyear movie.The 89er Theatre sparked controversy after stating that they would ‘fast-forward through’ the brief kissing scene in Toy Story spinoff Lightyear, posting a sign as a ‘warning’ to customers.They displayed a poster in their window – which has now been removed – following the film’s release, which has been overshadowed by criticism over the kiss between two female characters, one of which is named Hawthorne and voiced by Uzo Aduba.‘Warning’, their poster began in large letters, ‘Attention parents: The management of this theatre discovered after booking Lightyear that there is a same-sex kissing scene within the first 30 minutes of the Pixar movie,’ they continued.‘We will do all we can to fast-forward through that scene, but it might not be exact.’The theatre signed off by apologising for ‘any inconvenience’ the ‘late discovery of this scene causes.’Residents of Oklahoma were both shocked and disappointed to see the sign in the cinema’s window, with 42-year-old Patricia Kasbek, 42, saying she initially thought the sign was a joke.She posted a picture of it on social media in jest, but grew outraged upon learning that the sign was real.‘After calling the theatre, asking them to remove the warning, her call went to voicemail.‘I told them that it was completely insulting for them to censor a same-gender kiss when they’ve never done this to an opposite-gender kiss,’ she told NBC News.She added that she ‘never see a movie at this theatre while under this ownership,’ branding their behaviour ‘cruel’ and ‘bigoted.’According to NBC affiliate KFOR of Oklahoma City, the sign was gone by Monday afternoon after supposedly being put up over the weekend.Alex Wade, deputy director of LGBTQ+ advocacy organisation

Two people were killed in the horror attack on patrons of the London Pub on the eve of Oslo Pride (Photo: www.travelgay.com)

The Supreme Court has overturned the constitutional right to an abortion in America. The court’s decision issued yesterday is the culmination of a generational conservative campaign to strike down Roe v. Wade, the 1973 Supreme Court ruling that established abortion rights.

Pride was the target, so that's frightening."One witness said a man arrived with a bag, took out a gun and started to shoot: "Then I saw windows breaking and understood that I had to take cover."BREAKING:Norway investigates a possible terror attack after a man started shooting in front of the city’s largest gay pub “London Pub” last night.2 dead, 14 wounded.Today’s Oslo Gay Pride parade has been cancelled.The suspect is a refugee from Iran pic.twitter.com/grjttJI0vlA suspect, a 42-year-old Norwegian citizen of Iranian origin, was detained minutes after embarking on the shooting spree, according to police who said they believed he acted alone.Two weapons, including a fully automatic gun, were reportedly retrieved from the crime scene."There is reason to think that this may be a hate crime," police said."We are investigating whether the Pride was a target in itself or whether there are other motives."They added that the attack was also being investigated as a possible act of terrorism.Norwegian police, who are not normally armed, will now carry guns until further notice as a precaution.Norway's PST intelligence service added that it was investigating whether there could be further attacks. Meanwhile, the organisers of Oslo Pride cancelled Saturday's parade, citing police advice.

When Lenny Lasater moved to Georgia in her early 20s, it didn’t take long to find her family. She quickly met the Bickersons, a group of queer women scattered across the South who met through mutual friends and banded together. Each Bickerson had given herself a name that started with the letter B — Ms.

OSLO — Hours after a shooting early Saturday in Norway’s capital that killed two people and seriously wounded at least 10, the police said they were treating it as a terrorist attack. The shooting happened near a popular gay club in downtown Oslo, hours before the city was scheduled to hold its annual Pride parade. Theevent’s organizers later said they had canceled the parade and other events connected to a 10-day Pride festival at the suggestion of the police.

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For L.G.B.T.Q. people in New York City, the last Friday in June is usually a joyful day. The streets come alive with the telltale signs of a celebratory weekend: music, dancing, kissing, the occasional trail of glitter confetti.

Pride.The victims were shot near the London Pub, a popular gay nightclub in the city’s center, according to Sky News. The outlet reports that police arrested a suspect close to the club soon after the shootings.London Pub calls itself the “gay headquarters since 1979,” local news NRK reports.

said on Twitter that "two people have been confirmed dead in the shooting episode" and that a suspect had been arrested near the scene shortly after the incident.Tore Barstad of the Oslo police said that a total of 10 people were receiving medical care following the shooting, including three people who were seriously injured, according to the Norwegian Broadcasting Corporation (NRK). The incident reportedly took place at the London Pub, a popular gay club in central Oslo."I saw a man come to the place with a bag, he picked up a weapon and started firing," said NRK reporter Olav Rønneberg, who witnessed the shooting.

Lady Gaga, Tom Daley and the first all-male ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ couple were among the winners of this year’s ‘British LGBT Awards’. Vogue director Edward Enninful, 50, and singer Alicia Keys, 41, also took home gongs at the London event on Friday. (24.

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It appears as though Kesha is debuting a new look.While performing at New York City's historic Stonewall on Friday the pop star showed off a dramatically curvier derriere.The 35-year-old musician flashed her backside in a thong on stage, as she performed in an eye-popping leather and mesh ensemble that boasted cutouts throughout. Then and now: Kesha debuted a noticeably larger bum as she performed in cutout chaps (left) Vibes: The artist donned a racy ensemble as she performed at the eventKesha's new look will no doubt set tongues wagging, as the sighting comes amid a growing trend of celebrities getting what is known as a 'Brazilian Butt Lift,' also known as a 'BBL'.While there's no suggestion the TiK ToK hitmaker has undergone any such procedure, there is no question that her form has dramatically changed shape as she could now rival a Kardashian with her curvaceous behind.

decision ending the right to abortion established by Roe v. Wade in 1973 has put other hard-won rights at risk, including the rights to same-sex marriage and contraception.The level of risk depends on which opinion you read.

20 years after winning the first season of Pop Idol (American Idol‘s British precursor) at age 23, singer Will Young is sharing the hardships of being openly gay in ’00s Britain.In a recent interview with Metro, the singer described the experience following his reluctant coming out.“It was more just unnecessary stress. I wanted everybody to f*** off.

Madonna is going all out this Pride month! The iconic singer who is ready to direct her own biopic starring Julia Garner, gave everything and more during her recent Pride performance in New York City, with special guests and a passionate kiss.The 63-year-old singer took some adorable backstage photos with her 16-year-old son David Banda ahead of the performance, as she prepared to take the stage in an all-black look, high boots, fishnets, silver jewelry and black lace gloves.Not Santana performing with Madonna! pic.twitter.com/E7d6XhbK6vMadonna performed some of her greatest hit songs, including Hung Up,Vogue, Holiday, Material Girl and Ray of Light, bringing 28-year-old rapper Saucy Santana to the stage for a special performance of ‘Material Girl.’The singer also brought 26-year-old rapper Tokischa for a surprise set and an unexpected and passionate kiss between the pair, making the crowd go wild as the two singers gave an intense performance.Tokischa y Madonna en el terminal 5 pic.twitter.com/OdYZVB2IxFMadonna recently recreated her 2003 MTV Video Music Awards iconic kiss with Britney Spears during her star-studded wedding with Sam Asghari.The wedding was filled with pop culture moments, as Britney also danced to her own song ‘Toxic’ with Madonna and Selena.

LONDON: US crypto firm Harmony said on Friday (Jun 24) that thieves stole around US$100 million worth of digital coins from one of its key products, the latest in a string of cyber heists on a sector long targeted by hackers.

overturn Roe v. Wade, meaning any state can now ban abortion.With such distressing news sweeping the nation, Pride Today correspondent Stephen Walker took the streets of Provincetown, Mass., to get reactions.“It just felt like a physical blow to my body,” one person said.

Who knows why everyone waited ’til the last weekend of Pride to drop, but with the wealth of new music we have going into this major Pride weekend, we are NOT complaining.Well, we are complaining, but not about that:With the Supreme Court’s recent decision to slam the country’s reproductive rights — and, if Justice Thomas has his way, queer rights — back into the dark ages, now is the perfect time to remember Pride’s roots as a riotous protest. If the spirit of Marsha P.

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Lonesome has all the makings of a classic Western, following a mysterious, smoldering, Stetson-sporting man as he wanders into town. But as soon as this lone ranger finds himself engaging in a casual truckstop hookup, you realize this isn’t your typical cowboy movie.From Australian director Craig Boreham, Lonesome is an erotic gay drama about a modern-day ranch hand named Casey (Josh Lavery) who leaves his rural home for Sydney, using Grindr to navigate the big city in search of sex and maybe a couch to crash on for the night.

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With the first in-person Pride celebration since 2019 finally here, San Francisco Police Department officials are calling on the public to keep their eyes open for any suspicious behavior as they enjoy the festivities. Speaking at a press conference at Harvey Milk Plaza in the Castro June 24, SFPD Police Chief William Scott urged the public to be on the alert."If you see something suspicious, please don't sit on that information," he said.

California women lawmakers and elected officials decried the U.S. Supreme Court's overturning of Roe v. Wade during a Zoom call Friday and vowed to make the state a "safe haven" for people who give birth, while at a later news conference Governor Gavin Newsom and Attorney General Rob Bonta said the state would do more than its fair share in helping pregnant people who need abortion services.The 6-3 decision issued June 24, in Dobbs v.