“We’ve never had a great thing”: 5 queer celebrities dish on their weird fallings-out with Madonna

Mary Brinegar, president and CEO of the Dallas Arboretum, has resigned.

Christina Bobb appears to have had to do what soooo many other lawyers who’ve worked for Donald Trump have had to do over the years: hire her own lawyer and sit down with federal investigators.The former One America News personality, who signed a letter in June certifying that all classified documents in the ex-president’s possession had been returned to the government, met with Justice Department lawyers in Washington, D.C. last last week, according to three different sources familiar with the matter.NBC News report:The certification statement, signed June 3 by Bobb, indicated that Trump was in compliance with a May grand jury subpoena and no longer had possession of a host of documents with classification markings at his Mar-a-Lago club in Florida, according to the three sources who do not want to comment publicly because of the sensitive nature of the sprawling federal investigation.Of course, as we all now know, the letter Bobb signed turned out to be a total lie.

NYC’s premier LGBTQ+ Film Festival is back and bigger than ever. From October 13-25, Newfest takes over some of Manhattan and Brooklyn’s finest theaters with a mind-bogglingly awesome lineup featuring over 130 films representing 23 countries.

Queerty favorite Ryan O’Connell‘s novel Just By Looking At Him will be adapted into a feature film.But the wins don’t stop there: O’Connell will also be writing, starring in, and directing the movie! A true triple threat.Per Variety, the film will be O’Connell’s directorial debut, and it comes from FilmNation and Berlanti/Schecter Films, a.k.a the production company co-founded by gay super-producer Greg Berlanti, a.k.a. the man behind Love, Simon, The Broken Hearts Club, and countless TV shows.But Berlanti’s not the only gay TV royalty involved in Just By Looking At Him; the film will co-star the one-and-only Jim Parsons.

This Chicago Marathon felt different for Cal Calamia. More than a homecoming, it was an opportunity to prove a point about enduring resilience and finding one’s true path. “When I come back here, I remember what it felt like to grow up in a place where queerness was not talked about even neutrally,” said Calamia, who was raised in a Chicago suburb and ran this race in 2018 and 2019.

The wonderful folx at Dublin Lesbian Line have just dropped the first episode of the second season of their fantastic Women STAR podcast and it’s a truly gorgeous listen. Originally started in 2020, the podcast showcases the stories of LGBTQ+ women and non-binary people, focusing on mental health, emotional resilience and what it means to […]

Mexico’s Senate has voted to ban so-called ‘conversion therapy’ and make carrying it on anyone out a criminal offence.

As protests continue to erupt throughout Iranian streets, the nation’s LGBTQ+ community has urged world leaders to join the revolution. The request came within a powerful statement published on rangallery.com, with nearly 50 activists signing their names in support. For days now, Iran’s streets have been turbulent: “a turbulence born of civil struggles for freedom […]

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Representatives from the Health Service Executive (HSE) have told the government that 11 monkeypox vaccination centres will open across the country from Monday, October 17. The HSE maintains that vaccinations for high-priority groups will be completed by the end of this year. People at risk of being exposed to the virus will be asked to […]

This profile is part of Queerty’s 2022 Out For Good series, recognizing public figures who’ve had the courage to come out and make a difference in the past year, in celebration of National Coming Out Day on October 11.Name: Oscar “Ozzy” Lusth, 41Bio: In 2006, Lusth first climbed up coconut trees and into our hearts on the reality TV show Survivor: Cook Island. A master in swimming, agility, and spearing things, Lusth excelled in the competition and won five out of the six individual immunity challenges.

Labour MP Nadia Whittome has called on the UK government to help two LGBTQ+ activists that were sentenced to death in Iran.

Brendan Fraser fought armies of the undead in “The Mummy.” He swung from vines in “George of the Jungle.” He traveled around the world with Bugs Bunny and Daffy Duck in “Looney Toons: Back in Action.” He made a pact with Elizabeth Hurley as the Devil in “Bedazzled.” He partied with Pauly Shore as a reanimated Neanderthal in “Encino Man.” He even took a shower with Matt Damon in “School Ties.” And while those movies brought him fame, fortune and respect in Hollywood, rocketing Fraser to the top of the A-list in the 1990s and early aughts, they didn’t usually scream “Oscar-worthy.” He was always invited to the party, of course, but as a presenter, not a nominee.

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The DC History Center’s Rainbow History Project on Tuesday unveiled a new exhibit to celebrate National Hispanic Heritage Month and National Coming Out Day. 

https://t.co/6jUwswZ2eT pic.twitter.com/rMMaoIEG35— Eric Gonzaba (@EGonzaba) October 11, 2022Related: Angela Lansbury has some choice words about her gay ex-husbandIn September 1987, Lansbury was among the headliners at a huge AIDS fundraiser in Chicago.A thing you should know: In September, 1987, Angela Lansbury headlined a show that packed the Chicago Theater with 2,400 people to raise money for AIDS research.

Related: Lindsey Graham’s latest Hail Mary to avoid testifying before grand jury is probably gonna failOn Facebook, Walker thanked Graham for his support.Former football player Herschel Walker has faced a barrage of accusations in recent weeks. First, there were the secret kids he hadn’t previously revealed to the public.

On Tuesday, at the beginning of her daily press briefing, White House press secretary Karine Jean-Pierre spoke about her experience coming out and urged LGBTQ+ Americans not to give up. Her remarks celebrated National Coming Out Day.“Like so many in the LGBTQ community, coming out wasn’t an easy thing to do,” Jean-Pierre said.

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A Virginia teenager has been charged with murder and grand theft for his involvement in killing a gay hairstylist with whom he was in a sexual relationship.On September 30, 19-year-old Mario Hernandez-Navarrate stabbed Carroll Davis, 62, inside Davis's Leesburg home, according to police records. After, Hernandez-Navarrate allegedly took off with the victim's car before being apprehended the next day after crashing the vehicle.Davis's niece, Lisa Ellis, told Washington, D.C.'s NBC affiliate, WRC, that the two had been together for a short period."It wasn't like they were in a long-term relationship," she said.

GEMMA Collins looked incredible in a pink swimsuit as she enjoyed family time with her rarely seen stepson Tristan. The star first shared the picture to her Instagram stories where she could be seen with her fiancé Rami Hawash and his son, as they posed in the swimming pool as a family.

Haunted, a new play written and performed by Tara Flynn, follows on from the success of her 2018 play Not a Funny Word. Haunted explores grief and loss with her trademark style, and with huge heart, it promises to bring the audience on an incredible journey from her own mental health demons to finding her marbles […]

A 22-year-old gay man was reportedly shot dead by the Taliban in Afghanistan in August. The young man who was killed was identified as Kabul resident Hamed Sabouri.Trigger Warning: This story discusses brutal murder of a gay man, which might be distressing to some readers. For 24 hour crisis support and suicide prevention call Lifeline on 13 11 14. For Australia-wide LGBTQI peer support call QLife on 1800 184 527 or webchat.A local activist told Pink News that Taliban kidnapped Sabouri and a few days later sent a video of his murder to his family. Bahar, a member of Behesht Collective, an Afghanistan-based LGBTQI organisation, described Sabouri as a ‘shy ” young man who aspired to be a doctor. Afghan gay author Nemat Sadat, who set up a crowdfunding campaign last month to help evacuate LGBTQI Afghans, said that since the Taliban took over in August 2021 “the security of the LGBTQ+ community in Afghanistan has deteriorated dramatically”. According to Sedat, “Neighbours are reporting LGBTQ+ Afghans to the Taliban to gain social credit under their new regime.

British actor Angela Lansbury, famously known for her role as Jessica Fletcher on the iconic television show Murder, She Wrote, has sadly passed away at the age of 96.  Originally from St Pancras in London, she relocated to the United States during The Blitz with her widowed mother. Lansbury then landed her first job performing […]

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Born in Anchorage to a wedding D.J. father and a karaoke-loving mother (whose own grandfather was a skilled luthier), Quinn Christopherson got his start in a music scene he describes as “closed in, so there’s nowhere to run.” For about six years, he played local shows and open mic nights while doing construction gigs and working with homeless and runaway teens at Covenant House. But that all changed in 2019, when he won NPR’s Tiny Desk Contest with his melancholy single “Erase Me,” which details his raw feelings relating to his gender transition.

sadness and emptiness. But part of it has been finding the right way to manage my menstrual cycle, that nagging monthly reminder that my reproductive organs once labelled me as female. For me, that meant trashing the sanitary towels I’d used since my first period and taking up the menstrual cup. It was almost an impulse buy after seeing a Facebook ad, but I was exhausted with seeing the blood whenever I pulled down my underwear, cleaning myself up and the self-disgust of it all. That overrode concerns about how I’d get on with inserting the thing after my patchy track record with tampons, which were often tricky and uncomfortable for me to use. As soon as I tried out my new solution, it was as if I’d bought myself freedom.

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Tom Daley and Michael Gunning were among the stars in attendance at the Kaleidoscope Trust’s fundraising gala dinner on 7 October.

even if I deserved that kind of message. How I responded could either ruin me or bag me a boyfriend.But I liked it; I loved how it sounded in my ears when I thought of the several ways those words might leave Mark’s* lips.I responded anyway, with a subtle flirt – ‘Hi!’ and a heart-eyed emoji – and it was received properly. He flirted right back and we vibed from there.

Sarah Michelle Gellar is finally returning to the horror genre.

(CNN) – Hundreds of pilot whales have died after becoming stranded near the shark-infested waters of a remote island chain in the South Pacific, according to rescue teams and conservationists.New Zealand’s Department of Conservation told CNN nearly 500 whales washed up in the Chatham Islands, 840 kilometers (520 miles) east of the main South Island, in two separate mass stranding events reported by residents over the weekend.Dave Lundquist, a marine technical adviser, said the department does not attempt to refloat stranded whales in the area due to the risk of shark attacks to both people and the whales. The surviving whales were euthanized to prevent further suffering, he said.“This decision is never taken lightly, but in cases like this, it is the kindest option,” Lundquist said.Daren Grover, general manager of rescue organization Project Jonah, said most of the pilot whales were already dead when they came ashore, and the survivors were in poor health.“Having such a high number of whales in one location is unusual, but it’s certainly not unheard of,” he said.In addition to the risk posed by sharks, it was “almost impossible” for rescue teams to travel to the Chatham Islands on short notice, he said, compounding the difficulty of saving the whales.The mass stranding incident comes less than a month after about 200 pilot whales died on the coast of Tasmania in Australia.It’s common for pilot whales to become stranded, but the behavior is not well understood, according to the Department of Conservation.

LONDON: Cryptoasset companies should set aside capital like banks when undertaking similar activities, regulators proposed on Tuesday (Oct 11) in their first global rules as a "crypto winter" wiped US$2 trillion off the sector, leaving investors nursing losses.

The Register-Guard. The woman, who is in her 50s, was later taken to a hospital and treated for injuries sustained during the attack.Police are now seeking four white males, one of whom committed the assault while others looked on and cheered, in the assault. The victim told police that all four hurled anti-gay and transphobic slurs at her and made comments disparaging her gender identity during the course of the attack.Officers searched the area around where the attack took place, but were unable to locate the suspects. Two of the suspects are described as wearing green baseball hats, with one having brown curly hair, and another wearing a gray shirt.

The Republic of Ireland Women’s National Team has made history after securing World Cup qualification for the first time ever. The side emerged triumphant from their playoff match on the night of October 11, beating Scotland 1-0 in Glasgow’s Hampden Park. A second-half goal from super-sub Amber Barrett led Ireland to victory, with the Donegal […]

Viola Davis, Harvey Fierstein and George Takei are among the celebrities paying tribute to Angela Lansbury.

Lizzo made a defiant statement about her weight just a day after Kanye West publicly commented on it.

The glitter and glam of the Parramatta Pride Picnic returns next week, Saturday 22 October 2022.Brought to you by ACON, Parramatta Queer Forum, and Proud at Woolworths Group, this will be the Pride Picnic’s 14-year anniversary.Featuring activities for the whole family, The Parramatta Pride Picnic is an event that has assisted in fostering community pride amongst LGBTQI people in Parramatta.As western Sydney’s largest Pride event the Parramatta Pride Picnic promises to be “full of fun and pride.”   There will be community and corporate market stalls as well as all-day entertainment, drag performers, DJs, exhibitions, activations, food and drinks.According to organisers, Trolley’d, a mobile bar company will be there with their “life-size aviation theme’d bar.”Speed dating company CitySwoon, there will also be a “free, fun, flirty & fast pop-up matched speed dating event.”A spokesperson for Woolworths Group said, “As collaborating partner, we’re committed to inclusion and belonging and at Parramatta Pride Picnic we’ll have a family-friendly activation with face painting and more, ideal to glam it up before you can proudly hit our Runway Stage!”Community groups such as Harbour City Bears, Dykes on Bikes, WorldPride Sydney, Rainbow Families, and Bobby Goldsmith Foundation will also be in attendance. This will be the first Parramatta Pride Picnic since 2019 as COVID-19 restrictions caused the cancellation of the picnic in 2020 and 2021.Prior to 2020, the Parramatta Pride Picnic included many LGBTQI community organisations.

Catherine Zeta-Jones, 53, both attended Dumbarton House School, a private school in Swansea when they were young. Closed in 1993, the school also educated filmmaker and novelist Ben Pickering, as well as the two award-winning actors.

Drag Race star Shangela teased Dancing With the Stars host Alfonso Ribeiro for messing up her name.

President Biden said Hunter Biden is "on the straight and narrow" and that he is "proud of" him despite recent criminal allegations against his son, including tax fraud and lying to purchase a gun. During an interview with CNN host Jake Tapper on Tuesday, the president defended his son as the 52-year-old potentially faces tax and false statements charges from David Weiss, the U.S. Attorney for Delaware.

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Award-winning movie and stage actor and gay icon, Angela Lansbury, has passed away at the age of 96, five days before her 97th birthday. She is best known for playing crime-solving mystery writer Jessica Fletcher in the crime mystery series Murder, She Wrote, for which she received 11 Emmy nominations.Lansbury also starred in numerous films such as The Portrait of Dorian Gray and The Manchurian Candidate, winning Golden Globes for both. In 1971 she starred in Disney’s Bedknobs and Broomsticks endearing herself to a generation of children. Lansbury’s breakout role came at the age of 19 when she acted in the psychological thriller, Gaslight, for which she received her first Oscar nomination.She made her Broadway debut in 1957 and over the course of her stage career was awarded five Tony Awards for roles in such plays as Mame and Blithe Spirit.  In 1945, Lansbury married actor Richard Cromwell. The marriage only lasted a year on the account of Cromwell being gay.In a 2017 interview with Radio Times, Lansbury recalled, “I had no idea that I was marrying a gay man,”“I found him such an attractive individual, a very glamorous person – he knew everybody, he was a friend of Joan Crawford’s, these people who I was fascinated by as a young actress.

There is a secular revolution unfolding in the Islamic Republic that the mainstream media has thus far failed to adequately cover. This revolution is led by young women and teenage girls and supported by men and women from all over Iran. We are now entering the fourth week of demonstrations that have resulted in imprisonment, torture and death of countless Iranians.

didn’t have to deal with bullying growing up? For that matter, what member of the community today doesn’t have to deal with bullying from a certain whackado in the White House?In honor of Coming Out Day–and for some cathartic pushback against the world’s bullies–have a look at these fun movies about school bullies who get a hearty dose of comeuppance. They run the gamut of the genre spectrum from sweet to scary, and in any case, have some popcorn on hand.

Billionaire electric car magnate Elon Musk is blaming “communism” in elite colleges and universities for his estrangement from his transgender daughter, Vivian Jenna Wilson.“It’s full-on communism ... and a general sentiment that if you’re rich, you’re evil,” Musk told the Financial Times in an interview published Friday. “It [the relationship] may change, but I have very good relationships with all the others [children].

As the club begins to fill, so does the abundance of energy and joy. Under the lilac fluorescent lights, regulars reconnect and strangers are embraced.

Madonna broke the internet once more when she shared a video where she apparently comes out as gay. The singer, who’s long been a staunch ally of the LGBTQ community, shared the video on Sunday.Lourdes Leon showcases her voice and colorful energy with new song, “Love Me Still”Madonna stops music video shoot after someone calls the cops on herThe clip shows Madonna wearing a white outfit and her hair pink, holding a pink pair of underwear. There’s a caption on the video that reads, “If I miss, I’m Gay!” with Madonna porceeding to throw the underwear on a trash bin, missing by a significant margin.