Are We Beyond Sexual Labels? NYC First Lady Says Yes

Chirlane McCray, who once identified as lesbian, is now married to New York City Mayor Bill de Blasio. Are questions about her sexuality “ridiculous”?     

www.advocate.com/bisexuality/2016/6/03/are-we-beyond-sexual-labels-nyc-first-lady-says-yes

Dead & Company Will Do N.C. Show, Donate $100,000 to LGBT Groups

The band members say their shows have always provided a “safe place” to fans, no matter how they self-identity.

www.advocate.com/transgender/2016/6/03/dead-company-will-do-nc-show-donate-100000-lgbt-groups

29 Reasons Paul Freeman Is the Top Male Physique Photographer

www.advocate.com/artist-spotlight/2016/6/03/29-reasons-paul-freeman-top-male-physique-photographer

Mark Salling, Doctor Who, Donald Trump, Elizabeth Warren, Zika, Navy: NEWS

GENIUS. MacArthur Foundation launches special $100 million grant to be given every 3 years for an innovative idea that has the power to solve one of the world’s biggest problems.

ON THE STUMP. Donald Trump shouts and points out African-American supporter at his rally: “Look at my African-American over here! Look at him! Are you the greatest?”

SMALL TOWN GAY BAR. Go inside Mongolia’s only gay bar: “In Mongolia, it isn’t easy for a gay bar to fly under the radar, even in the center of Ulaanbaatar, the country’s biggest city, home to more than a third of Mongolia’s total population of 2.8 million. Outside the city, the steppes are home to some of the world’s last nomadic people.”

CRIME. Former Glee star Mark Salling has surrendered himself to police after being indicted on child pornography charges.

THEATRE. Jesse Eisenberg’s play Spoils (in which he stars) opens on the West End. 

FOREIGN POLICY. Bernie Sanders was not fully a fan of Hillary Clinton’s speech yesterday.

PIECE OF WORK. Joan Rivers’ head writer on Fashion Police recalls the last moment he shared with the iconic comedienne before her passing:  “Joan called Rihanna a w***e every week, and Katy Perry, who she trashed – all these people tweeted their thoughts for Joan. Katy Perry wrote that what was the point of dressing up in ‘dumb outfits’ if Joan wasn’t there to trash it. ‘[I told her,] ‘Can you believe all these girls we’ve been so rough on this whole time ‘got it’? That part of being famous was being made fun of by Joan Rivers.’”

IN THE NAVY. Sailors celebrate Pride.

#USNavy celebrates 2016 LGBT #PrideMonth – t.co/KK66Nr928u #DoDPride pic.twitter.com/75dUmwF9Qf

— U.S. Navy (@USNavy) June 1, 2016

SOCCER. Former FIFA head Sepp Blatter and 2 other high-ranking officials reportedly paid themselves $80 million: “The investigators say a series of contract amendments resulted in payouts of tens of millions of dollars in salary and bonuses to the three executives from 2011 to 2015. The perks also included multimillion-dollar severance packages for Kattner and Valke in case they were ousted if Blatter’s 2011 re-election bid failed. It didn’t, and Blatter served as FIFA president until he resigned last year.”

VEEP STAKES. Harry Reid wants Warren: “Harry Reid is quietly promoting Elizabeth Warren as a top pick to be Hillary Clinton’s running mate, and the Senate minority leader is already looking into Massachusetts law to see how quickly her Senate seat could be filled if Warren does ascend to the vice presidency, a source close to him said Friday.”

ZIKA VIRUS. New report suggests it can be transmitted via oral sex.

TELEVISION. Doctor Who Executive Producer Steven Moffat says black actor was offered the titular role on the show but turned it down. 

MR. FRIDAY. Fernando Skinner.

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Gay Hotelier: Be Heterofriendly — Straights Are 'Good Persons' (Video)

A gay hotel chain has released a new ad welcoming straight customers, because they’re “good persons” too. 

www.advocate.com/comedy/2016/6/03/gay-hotelier-be-heterofriendly-straights-are-good-persons-video

The Internet Responds To Stacey Dash’s Idiotic Remarks About Trans People

While promoting her crappy new memoir this week, Clueless-actress-turned-FOX-News-contributor Stacey Dash managed to propel herself into the eye of an Internet shit storm when she decided to talk about just that: shit.

Related: American Treasure Stacey Dash Kindly Invites Trans People To Pee “In The Bushes”

When asked by Entertainment Tonight where trans people should go when nature calls, Dash, who never turns down an opportunity to run her mouth, replied, “Go in the bushes. I don’t know what to tell you, but I’m not gonna put my child’s life at risk because you want to change a law.”

Related: “Republicans Are For Equal Marriage,” Says ‘Clueless’ Fox News Contributor

Naturally, the Internet had a field day over the remarks and Dash’s shamelessly transphobic attitude.

Scroll down to see what folks had to say…

Just remember that before FOX News, @REALStaceyDash‘s biggest claim to fame was playing a 16-year-old when she was like, 50.

— therealSnicks (@therealSnicks) June 3, 2016

.@realstaceydash queen of public urination ?

— Hari Nef (@harinef) June 2, 2016

When u see Stacey Dash is back in the news pic.twitter.com/IKpHATzRxi

— Brett Ryland (@brettryland) June 2, 2016

Stacey Dash had ruined #Clueless for me. I can’t even deal.

— asia. (@WSTMRLND1) June 3, 2016

The upside to @REALStaceyDash & her ignorant transphobia is when media outlets report the story they begin “Clueless actress Stacey Dash –”

— Bob Slatten (@BobSlatten) June 3, 2016

Stacey Dash is an embarrassment to Aquarians everywhere.

— Daven (@daveisinport) June 3, 2016

Naw Stacey Dash, Unapologetic Black #trans me is not going to pee under a tree. pic.twitter.com/yeP60HRdmD

— Monica Roberts (@TransGriot) June 2, 2016

@REALStaceyDash “There goes my social life” should be called “Where is my career? In the bushes.”

— ryan (@adoresfetus) June 3, 2016

Yes, keep decent people out of the bathroom for @REALStaceyDash. She needs it to herself cuz all that comes out of her mouth is pure shit.

— Petty Davis (@_RickyMinaj) June 3, 2016

What is a #StaceyDash? Is there a cure for it yet?

— Phi Phi O’hara (@PhiPhiOhara) June 3, 2016

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