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‘Matt sent this to me, and you’re missing out’: Gaetz allegedly showed nude pics to colleagues
Even though the US Department of Justice declined to pursue criminal charges against Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida) last year, the House Ethics Committee is still investigating him. And a new profile suggests that investigation may soon intensify. Earlier this week, the Atlantic's Elaine Godfrey reported that, according to several of her sources, the Florida Republican sent explicit photos and videos of women to some of his colleagues in Congress. One video was allegedly of a young woman hula hooping while naked. “Matt sent this to me, and you're missing out,” one unnamed Gaetz aide said, telling…
German lawmakers approve new gender self-determination law
Germany's lower house of parliament, the Bundestag, has passed into law new regulations making it easier for people to change their first name and gender identity in official records. The reforms, which will take effect on November 1, allow people to make the changes with a simple procedure at government registry offices. The changes primarily affect transgender, intersex and non-binary people, many of whom have advocated for the reforms. Trans advocates have complained that the requirements under Germany's current transsexual law are humiliating, with those seeking a change in their name and …
Sir Elton John sent Lance Bass gift basket to celebrate coming out
Sir Elton John sent Lance Bass a gift basket after he came out as gay. The 44-year-old NSYNC star revealed the legendary singer showed his support when Lance decided to reveal his sexuality in a PEOPLE magazine interview in 2006. He told PEOPLE: “The most fun thing I got after I came out was a nice gift basket — I think on my front step — and it was from Elton John basically saying, ‘Welcome to the club'. “I was like, ‘Wow, I got a welcome basket from the king of the gay mafia'. I'm like, ‘I'm in!' I thought that was the most fun, welcoming basket you could ever get.” Lance revealed that altho…
TikTok Users Turn Russian Pro-War Song Into ‘LGBT Anthem’
A song by the Russian pro-war pop star Shaman is being used in TikTok videos showing same-sex couples embracing each other, a trend that appears aimed at ironically juxtaposing “extremist” LGBTQ+ lifestyles with the song's militaristic overtones. “Moy Boy,” whose title translates into English as “My Fight,” features the lyrics “I'm Russian, I go to the end,” while its accompanying music video shows scenes of camouflaged Russian soldiers serving in occupied eastern Ukraine. Some listeners have reinterpreted “Moy Boy” into a more literal anglicization of the phrase “My Boy” and used it as backgr…
Brooklyn Beckham’s billionaire heiress wife Nicola’s debut film slammed as ‘poverty porn’
By Amelia Ward Nicola Peltz Beckham's new movie has been slammed by critics, who have branded her directorial debut Lola as “poverty porn”. Nicola, 29, who married Brooklyn Beckham in a lavish $3m wedding in 2022, wrote and directed the film, in which she also plays the protagonist. But it's been called “tone deaf” by movie critics, who say the film is packed with “lazy” stereotypes and is an exploitation of the struggles of the working class. In Lola, which at the time of writing has a 3.9 rating on IMDB, billionaire heiress Peltz Beckham plays the titular character – a young woman who is try…
Sir Ian McKellen’s whirlwind love life – 54 year age gap romance and ‘regretful’ split from lover
By Saffron Otter Sir Ian McKellen has lived a dramatic life on and off the stage. The Lord Of The Rings legend, 84, has had two long-term partners during his decades-long career and most recently shared a romance with a co-star 54 years his junior. Sir Ian has said he isn't currently looking for a ‘domestic partner' but his life changed for the better when he came out as gay. Since 1988, the actor has been open about his sexuality, but his parents died before he had a chance to tell them. The X-Men star didn't come out until he was in his 40s, but insists “it's a different world now”. He has s…
Relationship status influences heterosexual women’s sexual prejudice towards lesbians
A recent study published in The Journal of Social Psychology has unearthed intriguing findings regarding sexual prejudice — the negative attitudes people may harbor towards others based on their sexual orientation. The study found evidence that heterosexual women's attitudes towards lesbian women are influenced by whether the lesbians are in a relationship. The findings indicate that heterosexual women tend to distance themselves more socially from single lesbians compared to those in relationships, with this behavior mediated by concerns over unwanted sexual advances. Interestingly, the relat…
Scandal erupts in Russia over ‘LGBTQ+ propaganda’ at volleyball match – photos
Read also: LGBTQ community faces brutal torture by Russian military in occupied territories Lokomotiv defeated Dynamo in the decisive match of the semi-final series. An official statement later appeared on the Moscow club's website, in which the advisor to the general director of Dynamo, Elena Godina, lashed out at the opponents for allegedly promoting LGBTQ propaganda after the match. “To our shame, during the broadcasts of volleyball matches, close-up shots show horrifying gestures simulating sexual acts performed by Kaliningrad Lokomotiv players aimed at opposing teams, same-sex kisses on t…
Heartstopper’s Kit Connor to make Broadway debut alongside Hunger Games actress
By Charlotte Everett Heartstopper's Kit Connor has left fans excited with his new project with a Hunger Games star. The actor has been confirmed to be starring in a theatre adaptation of Romeo and Juliet opposite Rachel Zegler. The pair will be making their Broadway debuts as Romeo Montague and Juliet Capulet in an adaptation of William Shakespeare play this autumn. The Broadway show will be directed by Sam Gold and will feature music from Jack Antonoff and movement by Sonya Tayeh. It's not yet known where the play will be performed or on what dates. It's expected that tickets will go on sale …
Melania privately agrees hush money trial is ‘disgrace’ despite fury over affair: report
Melania Trump likely won't attend her husband's trial in the hush money case involving adult movie actress Stormy Daniels, but she reportedly shares his view that the prosecution is unfair. The former first lady was initially furious after seeing reports in January 2018 that Donald Trump had paid off the film star to conceal their alleged extramarital affair, and headed to Mar-a-Lago to cool off before returning to Washington, D.C. in time for his first State of the Union address, reported the New York Times. “She has long privately referred to the case involving Ms. Daniels as ‘his problem' a…
JoJo Siwa had a challenge transitioning to new grown-up image
JoJo Siwa hasn't found it easy to cultivate a more adult image. The former ‘Dance Moms' star – who turns 21 next month – has caused controversy with her provocative new music video ‘Karma' and she admitted it has taken some time to work out the best way to “navigate” her previous image as an idol to millions of children and still honour her teenage self while also being able to grow up and move on. She told ‘Entertainment Tonight': “It's been something that we've tried to figure out the best way to navigate. “I do have such a young fan base, and I do have a lot of kids that look at JoJo Siwa a…
Liz Hurley defends lesbian sex scene in new movie that was directed by her son
Elizabeth Hurley has insisted that her latest sex scene was an “integral part” of her new movie. The 58-year-old star plays Lily in ‘Strictly Confidential' – which has been directed by her son Damian in his cinematic debut – and defended her intimate scene with Pear Chiravara's character in the movie, insisting that it wasn't just “thrown into” the film to “titillate” viewers. She told TooFab: “Well, it was a very important part of storytelling, when Mia, our protagonist, is on this quest to find out why her best friend [Hurley's character's daughter] killed herself. It was so integral to [the…
Keep Key West GAY: Rebel & Relax
Ed note: As we went to publish this last episode and commentar we got great news about the Don't Say Gay Law:. The settlement over Florida's contentious “Don't Say Gay” law, officially termed the Parental Rights in Education Act, has garnered attention for clarifying the scope of discussions allowed within educational settings regarding sexual orientation and gender identity. This settlement, the result of legal challenges led by organizationg across the state and negotiated ultimately by Roberta Kaplan, a renowned advocate for LGBTQ+ rights with a history of significant legal victories, including the landmark United States v. Windsor case and the recent win against Donald Trump.
The rumors are true: Queen Bey covers Dolly Parton on new country album
New York (AFP) – Beyonce's new country album features a long-rumored cover of Dolly Parton's beloved “Jolene,” as well as a number of country legend features including Willie Nelson. “Cowboy Carter” — the honkified second act of Queen Bey's “Renaissance” trilogy — was already out in parts of the world where the calendar had flipped to Friday, and will continue its global drop as the clock strikes midnight in each time zone. The 42-year-old megastar also covers Paul McCartney's “White Album” classic “Blackbiird,” which she stylizes with a double-i spelling. McCartney wrote the 1968 song about…
US restores handful of wildlife protections axed by Trump
Washington (AFP) – The US administration of President Joe Biden on Thursday announced further protections for endangered species and their habitats, restoring a set of regulations weakened by Donald Trump. The new rules were touted as evidence of Biden's commitment to tackling climate change, though some environmental groups said the changes fell short of fully resurrecting necessary protections. “These revisions underscore our commitment to using all of the tools available to help halt declines and stabilize populations of the species most at-risk,” Martha Williams, director of the US Fish a…
Kathy Griffin Says Donald Trump Supporters Are ‘Crazed Over Me’ Years After Gruesome Head Photo Went Viral
Kathy Griffin said years after she posted a severed head photo of Donald Trump on social media, the ex-president's supporters are still coming for her. Luckily, she's learned to laugh about it. “They're crazed over me!” the comedian, 63, said on ABC's The View. “So there was an actual parade Sunday night at my show in Huntington, New York, and they had all these Trumpers, organize an anti-Kathy Griffin parade. It was kind of funny because they did have a bobbing redhead of me, an effigy, and they had — they were shouting ‘I'm a traitor' and all this other stuff. But the audience came and saw i…
Beyonce album highlights the Black women changing country music
Nashville (AFP) – “Twenty-three in Music City / With dreams and high-heeled boots / Singin' for a crowd of blue eyes / Will they want me too?” croons Julie Williams at the Blue Room venue in Nashville. The 26-year-old, who is biracial, is one of many Black female artists carving out space in country music's capital, where predominantly white, male gatekeepers dictate who makes it — and who doesn't. Megastar Beyonce's highly anticipated country album, out Friday, has cast a spotlight on efforts by Black performers — a vital part of the genre's history — to create a more inclusive Nashville. …
Only in Key West: A Butterfly Dome; Daily Sunset Celebration; and Unique Off-shore Cruising of All Kinds for All Sorts — LISTEN
Key West's attractions don't stop at its shores, and this tropical paradise is just as friendly, and sometimes just as frisky, outdoors. Join us as we navigate some serene to sensational tropical highlights, exploring more of the island's captivating natural attractions in the upcoming episode of Gay Key West Uncovered.
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