At U.N., Obama Calls for LGBT Rights, Decries 'Fundamentalism'
The president endorses respect for all, “no matter their gender or race or religion or disability or sexual orientation.”
www.advocate.com/world/2016/9/20/un-obama-calls-lgbt-rights-decries-fundamentalism
Eulogy for the Living: On Losing AfterEllen and Queer Women's Spaces
It turns out lesbians are just not that profitable.
www.advocate.com/commentary/2016/9/20/eulogy-living-losing-afterellen-and-queer-womens-spaces
Rumors & Speculations: The 12 Queens Most Likely Cast On ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 9
RuPaul‘s Drag Race, the cult phenomenon, drag queen reality-competition show that airs every Monday night in a gay bar near you, was renewed for a ninth season a few months back. And, as the story goes with every new season, the “Nancy Drew” detectives over on the RuPaul’s Drag Race sub-Reddit have complied a list of the queens most likely cast.
What makes these queens so likely to be cast? According to Reddit speculations, it appears that these queens all went silent on social media at the same time, around the date the new season was known to have started filming.
Take this list below with a grain of salt, as nothing will be officially confirmed until Logo announces the new lineup. Just know that the 46,000 Ru Girls on the sub-Reddit have a pretty good track record when it comes to this sort of sleuthing.
RELATED: ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 8 Queens Reveal Who They Want To See Cast On Season 9
So, without further ado, here at the 12 queens most likely cast on RuPaul’s Drag Race season 9:
What do you think of the potential cast of season 9? Who would you add to the lineup? Share your thoughts in the comments below!
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Crocs, Jesús Tomillero, ‘Anastasia’, Joe Jonas, Viral Photographer, Anti-Gay Calligraphers: HOT LINKS
FASHION. Scottish designer Christopher Kane created some sort of high-fashion rock croc.
OPINION. Hillary Clinton is the best person to be standing between Donald Trump and the presidency: “It’s not just that she is exponentially more capable, prepared, and temperamentally suited to lead—all the qualities and competencies that are evident to even the most cursory glances—but also that Trump’s egregious assault on decency is deeply personal to her in a very concrete way.”
CELEBRITY INSTAGRAM. Joe Jonas continues to try and out-ab brother Nick.
MEXICO. Photographer who took iconic image of young boy blocking anti-gay protests gets death threats: “I got a call on Tuesday calling me a faggot, telling me that I’m going to pay for photographing the march.”
ONCE UPON A DECEMBER. First teaser trailer for Broadway’s Anastasia is here: “The musical will be a fresh take on the classic animated film, which tells the story of a ‘brave young woman attempting to discover the mystery of her past while finding a place for herself in the rapidly changing world of a new century.’”
SOCCER. Spain’s first openly gay futbol ref now needs police protection because of the death threats he is receiving: “For a little over a week, Jesús Tomillero has been living with police guards outside his home in La Línea de la Concepción, Cádiz, and does not go outside without them due to increased death threats…”
GAYS GONE BY. One of Massachusetts’ oldest gay bars is closing: “Fran’s Place, among the oldest gay bars in Massachusetts, will close in a week. The bar and restaurant has been around for decades, but after Monday, September 26, it will be a memory, as the business is getting sold, NECN reported.”
CANADA. Transgender teen makes history by becoming first trans player on high school football team: “Everybody was so accepting, it’s amazing,’ Cooley says. ‘You feel like you’re a brother, you don’t feel like you’re a player. They’re just so open and they accept you for who you are.’”
ARIZONA. Judge refuses to hand anti-gay calligraphers license to discriminate: “On Monday, Judge Karen Mullins rejected the artists’ claim that being required to serve same-sex couples violated their freedoms of speech and religion. She denied them a preliminary injunction as the case proceeds, sending a not-so-subtle hint that their pro-discrimination claims aren’t going to get very far.”
TOO HOT FOR TUESDAY. Ricardo Costa.
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LGBT Comedians Blast Donald Trump Jr.'s Horrifying Skittles Analogy
Maybe leave the rainbows to us, Mr. Trump.
www.advocate.com/comedy/2016/9/20/lgbt-comedians-blast-donald-trump-jrs-horrifying-skittles-analogy
Anti-LGBT Preacher Banned From Botswana Too
First it was South Africa keeping homophobic minister Steven Anderson out. Botswana is now following suit.
www.advocate.com/world/2016/9/20/ant-lgbt-preacher-banned-botswana-too
My Gay Banjo Gets Gayer With New 'Like Magic' Music Video
The band known for queering country music just released a new video celebrating the power of LGBT community.
www.advocate.com/music/2016/9/20/my-gay-banjo-gets-gayer-new-magic-music-video
Daniel Radcliffe Holds Nothing Back As He Calls Out Homophobic, Racist Hollywood
Daniel Radcliffe. Photo by Gage Skidmore, CC 2.0.
Daniel Radcliffe says Hollywood has a ways to go when it comes to equality.
Speaking to the BBC’s Victoria Derbyshire, he said the film industry was seen as “very, very progressive” but that it was still “lagging behind” other industries in encouraging diversity.
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When asked why so few actors have come out as gay, he said, “I suppose because then people just want to cast you as gay, I would guess.”
“Neil Patrick Harris has made a career as playing the straightest guy on television, which is fantastic. It is sad, but there is a kind of line where people say, ‘Oh no people won’t buy him as straight anymore,’” he added.
Radcliffe’s latest role is as an FBI agent who goes undercover to infiltrate a white supremacist group in the thriller “Imperium.” He said that this has gotten him thinking more about racial issues and how “mainstream” many racist ideas remain.
He criticized Donald Trump, saying he “stirred up” feelings of “fear and hatred.”
Asked whether Hollywood, which has been criticized for its lack of racially diverse Oscar nominees, was racist, he answered unequivocally yes.
“Yes, I mean it’s pretty undeniable, that’s the thing, we like to think of ourselves as being a very progressive industry but we have been lagging behind in all kinds of areas and it’s been very well documented,” Radcliffe said. “I think there’s lots of things about the Oscars, there’s lots of amazing performances every year that don’t get recognized. I feel like there’s a lot that’s unseen about the process.”
Radcliffe also discussed recent allegations of antisemitism in the Labour Party, which he supports. calling them “absolutely awful” and “shocking.”
Related: Daniel Radcliffe Has A Few Words For All The Michael Sam Haters
He also said he has not been asked to star in the rumored upcoming film version of the popular Harry Potter stage play, “Harry Potter and the Cursed Child,” adding that he “definitely” doesn’t think he would do it at this point.
“It’s only been six years [since last playing Potter] and I’m really enjoying being able to do lots of different stuff at the moment,” he said. “Maybe if 30 years had passed I would be thinking differently. They will be doing remakes, and I could play his dad, or something.”
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