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Obama and Samantha Bee on Millennial Vote and Scary Stories
Obama and Samantha Bee on Millennial Vote and Scary Stories
The terrifying tale involves the election of a certain businessman as president.
www.advocate.com/comedy/2016/11/01/obama-and-samantha-bee-millennial-vote-and-scary-stories
Javier Muñoz, Zac Efron, FBI Twitter, Obama White House, Orlando Gunman’s Wife, Chris Pine: HOT LINKS
Javier Muñoz, Zac Efron, FBI Twitter, Obama White House, Orlando Gunman’s Wife, Chris Pine: HOT LINKS
TELEVISION. Hamilton‘s Javier Muñoz to guest star on Quantico: “He plays Gabriel Carrera, vice consul at a consulate in [Washington] D.C.,” showrunner Joshua Safran tells TVLine. “His husband, Robbie, played by Nick Westrate (TURN: Washington’s Spies) also works at the consulate. They come into contact with some of our recruits, and soon wish they hadn’t.”
RE-SHOOTS. Zac Efron squeezes his buff body into a super-tight wetsuit to refilm Baywatch scenes.
OPINION. The real target of Emailgate is not Hillary Clinton, it’s all women.
WTF FBI. Dormant FBI Twitter account tweets about investigation into Clinton pardoning of Mark Rich that wrapped in 2005. Doesn’t disclose any new info: “Vox appears to have been the first to report on this development, writing, ‘Someone at the FBI thought it was a good time to remind the public of a 15-year-old Clinton scandal,” and adding: ‘The document dump doesn’t include the investigators’ conclusion that the Clintons hadn’t broken any laws.’”
William J. Clinton Foundation: This initial release consists of material from the FBI’s files related to the Will… t.co/Y4nz3aRSmG
— FBI Records Vault (@FBIRecordsVault) November 1, 2016
HEMINGWAY SYNDROME. Adele says she did her best writing while drunk: “I was completely off my face writing that album, and a drunk tongue is an honest one. I would drink two bottles of wine, and I would chain-smoke. Then I’d write the lyrics down and the next morning think, Fuck, that’s quite good.”
TERRIFYING. Heidi Klum multiplied for Halloween.
JUST A SIMPLE HOME FOR TWO FOUR. Take a peak inside the Obama’s private White House quarters for the first time: ““Mrs. Obama often talks about bringing new voices into the national conversation, and that idea informed many of the decisions we made,” he told the magazine. “We selected artists and designers who would never have appeared in the White House before.”
ORLANDO. Guman’s wife speaks out — “I was unaware”: “‘I don’t condone what he has done. I am very sorry for what has happened. He has hurt a lot of people.’ Her husband’s crime, Ms. Salman said, has left her shattered and afraid. She lives in fear of turning on the television and hearing Mr. Mateen’s name. She often can’t get out of bed and depends on family members to take care of her son. She has moved three times since the attack, hoping to avoid the news media, and asked that her current location not be disclosed.”
ON THE STUMP. Alicia Machado campaigns with Hillary Clinton.
IF CONGRESS WAS YOUR COWORKER. Chris Pine stars in latest Joss Whedon election video.
TOO HOT FOR TUESDAY. Ben T.
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The Mid-Century Male Bulge Is Ready for You
The Mid-Century Male Bulge Is Ready for You
www.advocate.com/books/2016/8/26/mid-century-male-bulge-ready-you
“Dragula” Premieres As The Dark, Twisted Punk Cousin Of “Drag Race”
“Dragula” Premieres As The Dark, Twisted Punk Cousin Of “Drag Race”
The Boulet Brothers have been terrorizing Los Angeles nightlife for well over a decade, always shining the spotlight on the weird and subversive.
Now they’re bringing their signature blend of alternaqueer mystique to the small screen in what we can only describe as the dark, twisted punk cousin of RuPaul‘s Drag Race.
Pageant queens beware — Dragula, the new reality drag competition web series that gets its name from one of the Brothers’ popular L.A. events, isn’t always pretty.
In the premiere episode, which airs on YouTube via Jonny McGovern’s Hey Queen channel, the competing queens must put their scariest witchy face forward, sans tongue-in-cheek camp we’re used to seeing on the now-mainstream drag stage. It’s all pretty raunchy and wonderful.
Then things get shockingly real as the three queens up for elimination extermination are buried in coffins in a graveyard and showered in crickets, worms and, well, we won’t completely ruin the surprise. Suffice it to say, these gals aren’t messing around.
Watch below, and be warned:
These Shirtless Firefighters Will Extinguish Your Election Woes – WATCH
These Shirtless Firefighters Will Extinguish Your Election Woes – WATCH
ABC News Reporter Michael Koenigs made a pit stop on his election cycle tour at the World Firefighter Combat Challenge in Montgomery, Alabama and ended up meeting some smoking hot firemen.
Koenigs first introduces us to the the best fire chief in the country.
Hi there!
The chief teases us with a glimpse of what’s underneath his coat–but insists on keeping it on because life is cruel.
Then we meet three more hunks, two shirtless, and one donned in lycra.
The final shirtless hunk loses major points (okay, all of them) when he opens his mouth and says he ‘can’t vote for Hillary.’
Did we mention the competition is in red state Alabama?
Watch, below.
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These Shirtless Firefighters Will Extinguish Your Election Woes – WATCH
Where in the World Is Eric Fanning? (Photos)
Where in the World Is Eric Fanning? (Photos)
www.advocate.com/military/2016/11/01/where-world-eric-fanning-photos
Here’s Another Opportunity To Ogle Insanely Hot Chef Franco Noriega
Here’s Another Opportunity To Ogle Insanely Hot Chef Franco Noriega
Several weeks back we told you about Franco Noriega, a Peruvian chef and former pro swimmer who first caught our attention by whipping up some chia pudding in some very short-short short-shorts.
Related: WATCH: Just Try Not To Stare At The Banana In This Smoothie Tutorial
Looks like Ellen’s team took notice, as Noriega just made an appearance on her show and served up the traditional Peruvian dish Tacu Tacu, prepared with rice and beans and whatever leftovers might be hanging around in your fridge.
Let us ogle.
South African Imam Promotes Gay Rights at LGBT-Inclusive Cape Town Mosque
South African Imam Promotes Gay Rights at LGBT-Inclusive Cape Town Mosque
An openly gay South African imam has set up a mosque in Cape Town as a “calm and open place” for LGBT Muslims to worship together.
In 1996, Muhsin Hendricks founded The Inner Circle, a support group for LGBT Muslims living in Cape Town who felt rejected due to their sexual orientation. This led him to set up his mosque five years ago.
RELATED: Australia’s First Openly Gay Imam Shares His Story – WATCH
Although South Africa’s constitution provides protections for LGBT people and allows for same-sex marriage, gay people are often subject to discrimination and violence. Imam Pandy, leader of a mosque in Mowbray, told AFP: “Homosexuality is unacceptable and the punishment will be the fire. How can you be homosexual? It is forbidden. And it is your duty as an imam or as a Muslim to go and speak to them and say ‘no, it cannot be.’”
Nonetheless, Hendricks’ mosque now has about 25 regular worshipers and even offers a marriage blessing to gay couples.
In an interview with News24, Hendricks said:
“I got divorced at the age of 29 after being married [to a woman] for six years.
“That was the point where I just felt – no more double life. I needed to be authentic with myself, and part of that process was to come out.
“This is who I am and if that means I am going to be killed because of my authenticity, then that is how I choose to meet God.”
Inner Circle worshiper Zaid Philander added:
“There are a lot of lives being destroyed based on sexuality and religion, and that needs to change. Here they are the pioneers of this change, and this is a good place to start.
“I choose to be in a place where I can have a healthy relationship with God, and the Inner Circle gives me the freedom to be the person I am.”
Hendricks, who travels the world to spread his message to other gay Muslims, said he is hoping to “arrive at a point where we can include queer people” and the Muslim community is not seen as the enemy.
#CapeTown‘s gay mosque provides rare haven #MuhsinHendricks #PeoplesMosque #CapeTowns t.co/W1y7qp3sLE pic.twitter.com/8VfiY8pjmM
— South Africa Trends (@SATrending) October 31, 2016
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South African Imam Promotes Gay Rights at LGBT-Inclusive Cape Town Mosque
A queer mom of two reflects on family, identity, and #MyMississippi
A queer mom of two reflects on family, identity, and #MyMississippi
Amanda Watson, a queer mother with two children, came of age and started her family in Mississippi. This is her reflection on growing up in, coming out in, and ultimately leaving the Magnolia State. The post is part of GLAAD’s #MyMississippi campaign to amplify the voices of anyone who has ever called the Magnolia State home, to make clear the importance of, and need for, full equality and acceptance in Mississippi. Learn more about #MyMississippi and submit your own participations here.
The thing about Mississippi is, people are only terrible in groups. No, really. Individually, Mississippians are some of the nicest people you will ever meet. They will feed you, clothe you, home you, and yes, they will pray for you whether you want it or not. But somehow, collectively, they do terrible things. When I think of #MyMississippi, I also think of two different realities. The collective, painful experience of religious freedom laws, voting-in politicians who don’t have the people’s best interest, and the blood that is always only just under the surface of the soil. But I also see my individual experience of the endless stars, the taste of sweet tea and pound cake from my Aunt Rachel’s kitchen, and the women more beautiful than anyone in Hollywood.
I always knew I wouldn’t stay in Mississippi. Where I would go was not important, but away was clear. I didn’t always know I was queer. I married a wonderful man when I was twenty-four (which was pretty old by Mississippi standards at the time). We had a lovely home, good jobs and, after some years, a beautiful child. From the outside, my life was what it should be. On the inside, I knew something was deeply wrong. And had been basically forever. Sure, it had manifested in different horrible ways over the years, but the underlying feeling that something bent was always there.
After my first child was born, things went from slightly off to really off. To be honest, I fell apart and took a few people with me. It’s a small sentence, but the reality still weighs a ton to this day. My now ex-husband was as understanding as anyone could ask a human to be. One day when I went for my daily run, I physically couldn’t go back in my house. He helped me rent a hotel room and brought our baby once I settled in.
Photo courtesy of Amanda Watson
When I finally came out, I had a mostly positive experience. I was still living in Mississippi, in the capitol city of Jackson. I had mostly liberal friends, so the impact was minimal. Some weren’t even surprised. Some told me they couldn’t reconcile what they thought a gay person was with who they knew me to be. And again, this duality of the individual and the collective came back around.
I live in New Orleans now, with a great partner, my son, and another beautiful child. I love being out at work, holding my partner’s hand in public, and knowing my kids aren’t the only ones with gay parents at their school. But I still miss the stars. I miss the big skies, and the layer cakes. I miss living close to my mother, my sister and nieces. As much as I will deny this tomorrow, I miss people at the Wal-Mart asking how I am and honestly wanting an answer.
New Orleans is home to some of the best restaurants in the world, but every time I see a huge extended family come together at a table, my heart hurts for something I can’t have. I have to think, hope, and sometimes even pray, that somehow the individual will beat out the collective. That somehow Mississippi will become a place that is safe for families like mine. Because really, Mississippians hate being thought of as toothless, hateful rednecks as much as gays hate being thought of us as hedonists out to ruin the world. Somehow people will know that we aren’t that different. We are all just people. Maybe something like what GLAAD is doing with #MyMississippi will help enough people get to know stories about people like me that things will change. Until then, I’ll visit when I can, attempt to duplicate my Aunt’s cake, and dream about the endless stars.
Here are just some of the ways you can get involved, take action, and answer the question, “What is #MyMississippi?”:
- Post pictures, videos, and messages across social media using #MyMississippi
- Create original artwork for #MyMississippi and share it far and wide
- Write open letters to local politicians explaining why all Mississippians need full equality and acceptance
- Share your story online using #MyMississipi and with the local media
Learn more at glaad.org/mymississippi, where you can check out posts from Missippians and submit your participation for a chance to have it appear on GLAAD’s #MyMississippi Tumlbr site.
November 1, 2016
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