Group of gay footballers ‘set date to reveal identities imminently with couples in hiding’

Published by GB News A group of professional footballers from Germany will reportedly come out as gay next month before the final weekend of the season. According to German outlet Preussische Allgemeine Zeitung, the players will collectively come out as gay on May 17. The date is significant as it’s also the International Day Against Homophobia. The move is part of an initiative in Germany in an attempt to encourage players and others working in football to come out. All clubs involved are said to have been made aware of the imminent announcement. However, the report adds that there are … Continue reading Group of gay footballers ‘set date to reveal identities imminently with couples in hiding’

Billie Eilish Opens Up About Mental Health and Sexuality: ‘I’ve Never Been a Happy Person’

Published by Q Magazine Billie Eilish‘s career has been a striking success story, but it doesn’t seem like the spotlight has had a positive impact on her mental health. The singer sat down for an extensive interview with Rolling Stone ahead of her new album Hit Me Hard and Soft, which is due out on Friday, May 17. The article includes a brief entry from Eilish’s personal journal which says, “I know I’m lucky/But I’m so unhappy.” The feeling is not a new one for her. “My whole life, I’ve never been a happy person,” Eilish told the outlet. “I’ve … Continue reading Billie Eilish Opens Up About Mental Health and Sexuality: ‘I’ve Never Been a Happy Person’

Sophia Bush’s girlfriend ‘proud’ the actress has opened up about coming out as queer

Published by BANG Showbiz English Sophia Bush‘s girlfriend is “proud” the actress has opened up about her journey to coming out as queer. The former ‘One Tree Hill’ actress, 41, grew close to her partner Ashlyn Harris, 38, while going through a divorce from her now-ex-husband Grant Hughes, 42, to whom she had been married for only a year before their split, and has now written an essay for Glamour magazine detailing how they fell in love. Ashlyn has now reposted a photo of Sophia posing for the cover of the publication’s latest issue on her Instagram Story – and … Continue reading Sophia Bush’s girlfriend ‘proud’ the actress has opened up about coming out as queer

Iraq criminalises homosexuality with 10-15 years’ jail

Published by The New Arab Iraq‘s parliament passed a law criminalising same-sex relationships with a maximum 15-year prison sentence on Saturday, in a move it said aimed to uphold religious values but was condemned by rights advocates as the latest attack on the LGBT community in Iraq. The law aims to “protect Iraqi society from moral depravity and the calls for homosexuality that have overtaken the world,” according to a copy of the law seen by news agency Reuters. It was backed mainly by conservative Shi’ite Muslim parties who form the largest coalition in mainly Muslim Iraq’s parliament. The Law … Continue reading Iraq criminalises homosexuality with 10-15 years’ jail

Popular LGBT Dating App Grindr Faces Legal Action Over Disclosing HIV Status Of Users: ‘Compensate Those Whose Data Has Been Compromised’

Published by Benzinga The leading social networking and dating app for the LGBTQ+ community, Grindr (NYSE:GRND) is facing a lawsuit in the U.K. for allegedly sharing users’ private information, including their HIV status, with third parties without consent. What Happened: The lawsuit, filed by law firm Austen Hays, is being brought to the High Court in London and represents hundreds of affected users, reported Reuters, citing the law firm on Monday. The firm claims that the sensitive data of thousands of Grindr users in the U.K., including their HIV status and the date of their latest HIV test, was shared … Continue reading Popular LGBT Dating App Grindr Faces Legal Action Over Disclosing HIV Status Of Users: ‘Compensate Those Whose Data Has Been Compromised’

Melania Trump takes part in campaign event that barely drowns out hotel lobby muzak

Published by Raw Story Melania Trump returned to the political scene with a low-key solo appearance for Log Cabin Republicans at Mar-a-Lago. The former first lady had previously joined her husband earlier this month at a high-dollar fundraiser in Palm Beach, but she stepped out without him Saturday at the headliner for the LGBTQ conservative group and was greeted with polite but subdued applause, reported The Daily Beast. “Melania is a very private figure, and her public appearances never disappoint,” said Sophia Hutchins, a Trump 2024 surrogate and convention delegate. Want more breaking political news? Click for t… Read More … Continue reading Melania Trump takes part in campaign event that barely drowns out hotel lobby muzak

Forty years on, the Pet Shop Boys still delivering pure pop earworms

Published by DPA International If you didn’t know better, you wouldn’t automatically recognise the Pet Shop Boys when seeing them in civilian dress. Arriving for an interview at the record company’s offices in West London to discuss their new album, singer Neil Tennant (69) is dressed smartly, almost posh, while his colleague and keyboardist Chris Lowe (64) appears in a washed-out hoodie. “He didn’t dress up,” says Tennant with a grin about his colleague, who – unlike in photos and at concerts – is not wearing his sunglasses. The Pet Shop Boys are in the best of spirits – and … Continue reading Forty years on, the Pet Shop Boys still delivering pure pop earworms

Melania Trump Invites Caitlyn Jenner, Dr. Mehmet Oz to Mar-a-Lago Fundraiser

Published by Radar Online Former First Lady Melania Trump invited Caitlyn Jenner, Dr. Mehmet Oz, and dozens of other guests to Mar-a-Lago over the weekend for a fundraiser celebrating ex-President Donald Trump’s LGBTQ+ record, RadarOnline.com has learned. The intimate fundraiser was reportedly held on Saturday night at the former first family‘s Palm Beach, Florida residence. According to Page Six, the event saw Jenner, Dr. Oz, Elizabeth Ailes, and around 60 additional guests that included some of Palm Beach and New York City’s most notable GOP members. The power fundraiser was said to be for the Log Cabin Republicans, … Read … Continue reading Melania Trump Invites Caitlyn Jenner, Dr. Mehmet Oz to Mar-a-Lago Fundraiser

Trial witness describes Trump as ‘most eligible bachelor’ despite marriage to Melania

Published by Raw Story David Pecker, former publisher of the National Enquirer, told a Manhattan jury that Donald Trump was considered the “most eligible bachelor” in 2015 — despite his marriage to Melania Trump. The remarks came during Pecker’s second day of testimony in Trump’s trial for allegedly falsifying business records to cover up a sex scandal with adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Pecker told prosecutor Joshua Steinglass that he had a meeting with Trump and former lawyer Michael Cohen to discuss what the magazine “could do to help the campaign.” Want more breaking political news? Click for the latest … Continue reading Trial witness describes Trump as ‘most eligible bachelor’ despite marriage to Melania

Tyler, the Creator, the Killers and a Country-Flavored Post Malone Set for Outside Lands Festival

Published by Q Magazine Fresh off a successful headlining stint at Coachella, Tyler, the Creator will resume his festival duties as one of the headliners at San Francisco’s three-day Outside Lands Festival, which takes place at San Francisco’s Golden Gate Park from Aug. 9-11. Sturgill Simpson, Grace Jones, the Killers and the Postal Service will also perform, as will Post Malone, who’s set to perform what’s being billed as a “special country set.” Tickets for the fest’s 16th iteration go on sale tomorrow, April 26. Check out the festival website for more information. Other notable names on the lineup include … Continue reading Tyler, the Creator, the Killers and a Country-Flavored Post Malone Set for Outside Lands Festival

Mel B declares she’ll ‘always be open’ when it comes to her sexuality!

Published by BANG Showbiz English Mel B will “always be open” when it comes to her sexuality. The Spice Girls singer, 48, who reunited with her bandmates including the group’s ex-singer Victoria Beckham for the fashion designer’s 50th birthday party on Saturday (20.04.24), had a five-year relationship with Christine Crokos, 48, in the early 2000s, and still keeps in touch with the director. Mel – born Melanie Janine Brown – told Attitude magazine about her lesbian romance: “I happened to fall in love with a woman and was with her for five years. We still talk to this day. “I … Continue reading Mel B declares she’ll ‘always be open’ when it comes to her sexuality!

Megan Thee Stallion being sued for ‘forcing cameraman watch her having lesbian sex!’

Published by BANG Showbiz English Megan Thee Stallion is being sued for allegedly creating a hostile work environment and forcing her cameraman to watch her having lesbian sex. The 29-year-old ‘Savage’ rapper faces the salacious claims from her ex-employee Emilio Garcia, who says in a claim filed in Los Angeles that emerged on Tuesday (23.04.24) he was made to witness her have sexual relations with a female lover as they rode in a SUV during a stop-off on her tour in Ibiza, Spain, in June 2022. Videographer Emilio, who started working with Megan in 2018, alleged in his claim, seen … Continue reading Megan Thee Stallion being sued for ‘forcing cameraman watch her having lesbian sex!’

Travel warning issued for LGBTQ+ tourists in Greece. Where in Europe is safest for queer people?

Published by Euronews (English) When same-sex marriage was legalised in Greece back in February, LGBTQ+ campaigners celebrated. Now, though, the British Foreign Office has issued new travel advice for queer people travelling to the country. An update, published on the UK government’s foreign travel advice page, has warned that same-sex couples could experience discrimination in certain parts of Greece. While it states that “attitudes are generally much more welcoming in Athens and on many Greek islands, particularly on Lesvos, Mykonos and Skiathos,” there are concerns that queer visitors could face prejudice elsewhere. The g… Read More from Towleroad Gay News … Continue reading Travel warning issued for LGBTQ+ tourists in Greece. Where in Europe is safest for queer people?

‘Bluey’ Introduces First LGBT Characters in Subtle Moment You Might Have Missed

Published by The Western Journal At a time when quality wholesome children’s entertainment has never been harder to come by, the Australian animated show “Bluey” has stood out from the rest. The show follows a family of anthropomorphic blue heelers as they face various day-to-day adventures together which often teach the family’s older daughter Bluey valuable life lessons. For a newly released series, the values of “Bluey” are remarkably traditional. That is until the series introduced its very first LGBT characters in Monday’s brand-new episode. https://youtu.be/vDVFk56PTd8?si=BO7m2Y7IgzyQyHHj In a blink-and-you’ll-miss-it m… Read More from Towleroad Gay News https://ift.tt/dHSIg4W Continue reading ‘Bluey’ Introduces First LGBT Characters in Subtle Moment You Might Have Missed

Democrats grasp chances in deep red Idaho as voters react to ‘really scary’ agenda

Published by Raw Story Democrats believe that a right-wing overreach by Republicans presents them with an opportunity to pick up legislature seats in deep-red Idaho. Dozens of left-leaning candidates are seeking statewide office as part of a recruitment strategy that has put a Democrat on the ballot in every district in the state for the first time in at least 30 years. It follows the GOP supermajority’s enactment of a strict abortion ban, limited LGBTQ+ rights and a proposal to jail librarians for circulating books they don’t like, reported Politico. “You can’t win if you don’t run,” said legislative candidate … Continue reading Democrats grasp chances in deep red Idaho as voters react to ‘really scary’ agenda

Police hunt bearded romance fraudster accused of fleecing men he met on dating apps out of £50,000

Published by Mirror By Susie Beever Fraud detectives are hunting a bearded romance scam artist believed to have swindled £50,000 off lonely-hearted singles. Police are trying to close in on the crook who is believed to have used sites to build fake relationships with male victims, then exploit them for money. Understood to hail from London, the suspected fraudster has so far operated under the aliases Stefano Armani and Stefano Khalide. The victims to have come forward so far have been from the Hertfordshire area, defrauding hopeful singles of more than £50,000. Hertfordshire Police has now issued an appeal to … Continue reading Police hunt bearded romance fraudster accused of fleecing men he met on dating apps out of £50,000