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Barbie soundtrack, which was met with widespread acclaim from fans and critics alike. As she continues to promote the tune and prepares for what may be a very exciting award season, the superstar is also hard at work on her next chapter.In an interview with Mr. Porter, Eilish’s brother Finneas shared some good news for fans of the Grammy and Oscar winner.

Seattle Times. Members of the LGBTQ community have said that Denny Blaine Park has been a safe haven for them for decades.Hundreds of people packed a public meeting last month, filling Seattle’s MLK FAME Community Center beyond capacity, with no attendees speaking in support of the plan.

Karsten Sollors all but grew up in the air.“My mother was a flight attendant, so I’ve been traveling since I was in her stomach,” as he puts it. Because of that, he didn’t think twice about effectively giving up his weekends to become a professional DJ, traveling to a different city, if not two, every weekend.“A lot of people, when I tell them my schedule, they’re like, ‘Oh my gosh, how do you do that? That’s got to be so difficult,’” he says.

$100,000 in damages after a jury decided that the men were entitled to $50,000 each for being denied a marriage license by Davis after the U.S. Supreme Court overturned state-level bans on same-sex nuptials across the nation in mid-2015.Ermold and Moore sued Davis after she declined to issue the couple a marriage license three separate times, and refused to permit her deputies to issue a license bearing her official name or title.She argued that allowing the license to be issued would violate “God’s definition of marriage” and her personal beliefs opposing homosexuality as an Apostolic Christian.During the fall of 2015, Bunning sentenced Davis to five days in jail for contempt of court for refusing to allow marriage licenses to be issued — not only to Ermold and Moore, but to several other couples, gay and straight — lest she be accused of discriminating against same-sex couples.Following her release, she agreed not to block her deputy clerks from issuing licenses that had been edited to remove her name and title — although both she and her deputy raised concerns about the validity of such licenses.In a tacit show of support for Davis, Kentucky lawmakers later passed a law to change rules that removed county clerks’ names from marriage licenses.

Human Rights Watch, Lumumba had been sexually assaulted, hit on the head with a blunt object, and stabbed in the chest, face, neck, and eyes.From the start of the investigation into Lumumba’s murder, their family was critical of police response, accusing investigators of dragging their feet due to anti-LGBTQ animus.Lumumba’s cousin, Brenda Akinyi, told Human Rights Watch that the family began investigating the murder themselves after police failed to update the family on case developments. Additionally, after police claimed to have searched the crime scene, family members found a knife and razor blade in Lumumba’s bedroom.

initially flagged 374 books for removal from shelves for possible violations, eventually reducing that number to 64.Similarly, the Norwalk Community School District also issued a list of 64 books for removal. Mason City banned 20 books from its schools, using artificial intelligence to help determine which ones should be banned — resulting in some classic novels, like The Handmaid’s Tale and Beloved, being banned.Republican Gov.

Click here to access the registration page.The Capital Pride 2024 celebration will run from May 31 through June 9. As the dates draw closer, updates and breaking news will be shared on the Capital Pride Alliance’s Facebook, Instagram, and X accounts.As it does every year, in the coming months, Capital Pride will issue a call for entertainers to perform at its annual Block Party and grace the stages at its annual Festival and Concert, held along Pennsylvania Avenue, in the shadow of the U.S.

After a steady, decade-long decline in the number of LGBTQ bars and clubs in Washington, D.C., the trend has finally reversed: 2023 saw the opening of several new venues, adding to a similar number that emerged in 2022.As a result, the D.C. area now counts at least 20 LGBTQ watering holes and safe spaces to call its own.

The Associated Press.“When I’m analyzing the governor’s motivation, what should I make of these statements?” Hinkle asked. “This seems to be more than just hyperbole.”The restrictions on gender-affirming care were first enacted in March after the Florida Board of Medicine and Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine — at the urging of DeSantis, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, and the state Department of Health — approved rules to limit the accessibility of hormonal and surgical interventions.

The Associated Press.“When I’m analyzing the governor’s motivation, what should I make of these statements?” Hinkle asked. “This seems to be more than just hyperbole.”The restrictions on gender-affirming care were first enacted in March after the Florida Board of Medicine and Florida Board of Osteopathic Medicine — at the urging of DeSantis, Florida Surgeon General Joseph Ladapo, and the state Department of Health — approved rules to limit the accessibility of hormonal and surgical interventions.

Desperately Seeking Susan.“I’ll never forget that first scene we did down in Battery Park,” he recalls. “We have that long kiss at the beginning.

1984, a gift from elder sister Megan. That also informed my thoughts about truth. Protagonist Winston was plagued by truth and untruth, spending his days erasing unpeople’s paper trails at the Ministry of Truth.

Florida Trident, the video was recovered by police as part of the ongoing criminal investigation of a rape allegation made against Bridget’s husband, Christian Ziegler, chairman of the Florida Republican Party.Police uncovered the video while executing a search warrant on Christian Ziegler’s cell phone and a Google account to recover evidence in connection with the alleged rape.The accuser, whose name is being kept confidential, claimed to have had a sexual tryst with the Zieglers over a year ago. Bridget Ziegler confirmed to investigators that she and her husband had engaged in a sexual encounter with the woman.On October 2, the woman claims that she arranged to have another sexual encounter with the Zieglers, only to have Bridget cancel at the last minute.

The Seafarer is just as powerfully a contemplation on what it is to knock along in a life pot-holed with bad luck and dysfunction. Indeed, almost all of the first act is a fly-on-the-wall immersion in a certain kind of seedy male domesticity.Amid peeling wallpaper and rising damp, the house buzzes with bark, banter, and potted philosophizing as mismatched cups, milk possibly past its sell-by date, and a lifetime’s unhealthy relationship with alcohol arrive and depart.

Associated Press, he did leave open the option of issuing a stay if petitions to appellate courts are granted. Groups of transgender youth and their parents have asked the U.S.

Gender Queer, a memoir by Maia Kobabe about her coming of age as a nonbinary person, available to students at the school.The complaining individual — who is reportedly a member of the school community — provided police with two images. The first was the book’s cover, in which a person is seen staring into a pool of water, looking at a shirtless reflection that does not match their physical appearance.The second was a scene from the book in which two illustrated characters are shown engaging in oral sex.

The Celebration Tour, which is playing to packed crowds. The concert was delayed earlier this year after the singer fell ill and was hospitalized.

Forbes.Prosecutors had claimed that the YouTube videos “spread LGBT values” and sought to convince “minors to commit illegal actions,” according to Russia’s state-owned news agency RIA Novosti.It is unclear what is meant by the “illegal actions” that the videos are encouraging minors to engage in, although similar language has been used to rail against transgender visibility on the grounds that it will encourage minors to identify as transgender or pursue gender transitions.The fine is the steepest one levied against the search engine in Russia for violating its law prohibiting the spread of “LGBT propaganda.”Last month, the country’s Supreme Court deemed the “global LGBTQ+ movement” as an “extremist” organization, prompting crackdowns by local police on LGBTQ venues or advocacy organizations. Under Russian law, anyone participating in or financing an “extremist” organization, including any LGBTQ advocacy groups, can be prosecuted and jailed for up to 12 years.The Russian government, led by President Vladimir Putin, adopted a law in 2013 that prohibits the spread of “propaganda” related to “nontraditional sexual relations,” or any information that paints LGBTQ identity in a positive or neutral light, among minors.

Agence France-Presse that they are moving due to the far-right government’s crackdown on LGBTQ rights, especially the parental rights of same-sex couples.Civil unions were legalized in Italy in 2016, but the law concerning the parental rights of same-sex couples, particularly non-biological parents, is muddy. Encouraged by several court rulings, local mayors had begun registering biological and non-biological parents on birth certificates over the past few years.However, that was before Prime Minister Giorgia Meloni‘s government — led by the populist, neo-fascist party Brothers of Italy — began cracking down on the practice.Earlier this year, Meloni’s interior minister ordered local governments to stop transcribing certificates of children born abroad through surrogacy, citing a recent court ruling.In response, prosecutors across Italy began contesting the birth certificates of children born to same-sex parents — regardless of whether they were conceived through surrogacy or not.

attached several conservative amendments targeting access to abortion and LGBTQ rights to the National Defense Authorization Act.Among those amendments were a measure to prohibit the health insurance program for active-duty service members and their dependents, and a program that covers military dependents who have special needs, from covering the cost of gender-affirming treatments, including hormones and surgical interventions.Another anti-LGBTQ amendment, introduced by U.S. Rep.

three-way sexual encounter with another woman.The woman also claims she was raped by Christian Ziegler after he showed up at her house after Bridget had to withdraw from a planned repeat get-together between the three.Last week, Bridget Ziegler’s four school board colleagues symbolically voted for a resolution urging her to resign from her position. They argued that her presence on the school board would be a distraction that could negatively impact the board’s attempts to focus on improving student achievement in the district.

declaration on Monday, Dec.

Daily Caller, which first broke the story — naked on all fours while being penetrated by an unseen partner on the table in Room 216 of the Hart Senate Building. According to the Daily Caller, the video was first shared in “a private group for gay men in politics.” One of the group members then provided it to the Caller.The footage reportedly appeared on a since-deleted “alt” account on X, whose owner identifies himself as a “twink” who engaged in sex acts with an older “bear” partner, according to the UK-based newspaper the Daily Mail.Other outlets soon reported on the story and re-shared the video online.Social media users, including the far-right activist Laura Loomer, zealously set themselves on a quest to identify the staffer, eventually claiming that the individual in the video — and behind the “alt” account — was Aidan Maese-Czeropski, an aide to U.S.

Harmony.It took several years of workshops and regional stagings to get the show to its current form, but to paraphrase one of Manilow’s own songs, “Looks Like They Made It.” After a highly praised 2022 run at New York’s Museum of Jewish Heritage, the production finally transferred to Broadway at the Barrymore Theater. It was well worth the wait.Stage stalwart Chip Zien (best known for originating the role of the Baker in Stephen Sondheim’s Into the Woods) leads a modest but marvelous cast as the older Josef Roman Cyckowski, aka “Rabbi.” Reminiscing, he narrates the tale of his fellow singers, all of whom he meets in 1927.“These are my friends, my buddies,” he tells us.

Billboard charts in the past decade is familiar with at least some of the massive hit songs they’ve written for stars like Selena Gomez, Lady Gaga, Dua Lipa, Ariana Grande, Justin Bieber, Halsey, and many others.Now, after nearly 10 years of working behind the scenes and crafting countless smashes, Tranter is finally earning some well-deserved and long-overdue recognition.Tranter is one of five people currently nominated for the “Songwriter of the Year” Grammy. The category was only introduced a year ago, so very few talents have been up for the honor.

Fellow Travelers alongside Matt Bomer, Bailey continues to captivate audiences with his acting prowess.For those who are just discovering him, let’s take a journey through some of his must-see performances that people might want to go back and revisit now that they’re enthralled by him.Bailey’s early breakthrough came via the critically acclaimed British crime drama Broadchurch.In the series, Bailey played Olly Stevens, a local newspaper reporter. The show dives deep into the investigation of a young boy’s murder.

ousted from Congress by his peers following a damning report that alleged he engaged in ethical and financial wrongdoing.He initially started charging $75 per video, with his fee rising to $500 per video.Kimmel, eager to exploit Santos’s story for laughs, announced a new segment during Friday’s show called, “Will George Santos Say It?”In it, he pranks Santos by sending in requests, using anonymous names, for the gay Republican to respond to questions, offer well-wishes, or read various messages aloud.The first video in the series, “Jimmy Kimmel Pranks George Santos on Cameo,” brought in 1.4 million views on YouTube.

Chicken Run: Dawn of the Nugget? Or how about Queen Bey’s Renaissance: A Film By Beyoncé? Or the super-seasonal Candy Cane Lane? There’s so much!So why, then, am I seemingly buried in promos for Lady Ballers, the comic romp from the goofy gang at The Daily Wire? Billed as “the most triggering comedy in years,” the trailer gives us a peek into the laugh-riot world of, simply put, men dressing up in wigs and fake tits to identify as Trans women in the sporting arena and beat the pants off those cis sisters.While you won’t find it in theaters — it’s a DailyWire+ exclusive — you will find it filled with all your fascist faves!Ohai, Matt “What Is a Woman?” Walsh. Who’s that referee? Why it’s The Daily Wire’s Editor Emeritus Ben “You can’t magically change your gender” Shapiro. And our favorite kooky Canadian, Jordan “[Acceptance of Trans people is a sign of] civilization collapsing” Peterson.We’re promised an appearance by Candace “The Trans movement … is actually satanic” Owens.

Variety. The value of the deal is not yet known.“Brittney is an exceptional athlete whose hardship and resilience are nothing short of extraordinary,” Burke Magnus, the president of content at ESPN, said in a statement.

Daily Signal.Monarch High School is allowed to appeal the decision within ten days. Officials with Broward County Public Schools said in a statement that its “investigation into the matter remains ongoing at this time.”The punishment handed down against Monarch is the first instance of a school being penalized for violating the “Fairness in Women’s Sports Act,” primarily aimed at preventing transgender female athletes from competing on women’s sports teams.The law allows “biological females” to compete on “athletic teams or sports designated for males, men, or boys,” as well as in sports that are designated as “co-ed.”“Thanks to [Republican Governor Ron DeSantis], Florida passed legislation to protect girls’ sports, and we will not tolerate any school that violates this law,” Education Commissioner Manny Diaz Jr.

It’s award season again! The nominees for the 2024 Golden Globes officially kick off one of the most exciting times of the year for Hollywood enthusiasts.The list of the potential winners who stood out for creating the best in film and TV in the past year features a blend of well-known series and quite a few films that weren’t exactly blockbusters, but a handful that certainly were — including an entire category full of them!Barbie leads all titles with the most Golden Globe nominations, with 10 chances to collect some gold. The movie ties the all-time record for the second-most nods in one ceremony.

Dial M for Murder, which had already extended its run before playing previews to sold-out houses.“It’s so exciting to know that there’s a hunger out there for people to see this play,” says Lancisi, who is directing Jeffrey Hatcher’s new adaptation of the 1952 stage play by Frederick Knott.Most people know Dial M for Murder from Alfred Hitchcock’s famous film adaptation, its images of Grace Kelly struggling against her strangler ingrained in their heads. But, as Lancisi points out, it was written in the ’50s, set in the ’50s, and society has evolved since Knott’s original story of a jealous husband plotting to kill his adulterous, wealthy wife.

People magazine, noting that saying “girlfriend” was a “spur-of-the-moment” thing.“I told myself, ‘Just say it,'” she said. “When I finally said it out loud, I smiled inside because it was a big moment for me.”Bruck’s Instagram post containing the clip of the exchange between her and Maslowski has gained more than 110,000 views on TikTok and more than 200,000 likes on Instagram.“Messages are pouring in from all around the world, including Ghana, Germany, Australia, London, as well as many states across the U.S.,” Bruck told People about the far-reaching impact of the post.

Moms for Liberty — and a slew of anti-LGBTQ policies generally associated with them — and those running on the “Neighbors United for School Board” slate of candidates, who campaigned in opposition to the previous majority’s “book banning, anti-LGBTQIA+ policies, and ‘culture war’ politics.”Karen Smith and Dr. Miriam Mahmud, the most senior Democratic-backed candidates on the board, were elected president and vice president by 7-2 and 8-1, respectively.

self-proclaimed “Christocrat” with a history of launching attacks against the LGBTQ community, recently gave a sermon at Calvary Bible Church in Wichita, Kansas, in which he promoted his new book, America in the Balance: American Dream vs. Woke Nightmare.“When the homosexual comes out of the closet and he is bragging about his activities, demanding not only acceptance, but endorsement, that is a nation that God is taking his hand off of,” Scarborough said.

The Washington Post.Danny Wells, the restaurant’s executive chef and co-owner, said the restaurant staff “assumed” the threat was related to the drag events. Last Saturday’s events were to mark the third time that the restaurant hosted drag programs since it opened in May.