Melania Trump, Bret Baier, Equality Act, Mississippi, Hamilton, Dustin Lance Black: HOT LINKS

ISN’T THIS RICH. Melania Trump wants to take on cyberbullying if she becomes first lady. Seriously.

ONE LESS DUGGAR? Josh Duggar’s wife Anna might be filing for divorce.

COVER. Bruno Mars takes on Adele’s “All I Ask” in the BBC 1 Live Lounge.

COVER UP. Penn State fined $2.4 million for doing little to nothing about Jerry Sandusky’s sexual abuse of young boys.

FOX ‘NEWS.’ Anchor Bret Baier reports story that Clinton indictment is imminent, surprised other outlets pick it up, then has to walk it back because, you know, facts: “So, as Raw Story and Media Matters and other outlets report today, Bret Baer was forced to walk back his story, although he still insists an indictment of Hillary Clinton will be forthcoming, because sources not in the FBI were brave enough to not go on the record with their names but assure him, days before the election, this will happen, so he can report it while holding on to a modicum of credibility.”

SENSUAL PANTSUIT. Lena Dunham raps for Hillary. 

DOWN BALLOT. Dems say they would move quickly on the Equality Act if they get a big win in Congress on Tuesday: “With a Democratic House and Senate, the bill would absolutely be a top priority in the first 100 days,” a spokesperson for House Minority Leader Nancy Pelosi, Drew Hammill, told BuzzFeed News. “The votes for House passage are there today, even in the current Congress, if Speaker Ryan would just get out of the way.”

OSCAR SEASON. Trailer for La La Land is here.

WHAT’S YOUR NAME, MAN? The Hamilton Mixtape track list is here.

MISSISSIPPI BURNING. Hate crime investigation opened into arson attack on Black church in Mississippi. The church was tagged with the words “vote Trump.”

BY THE NUMBERS. The argument for an LGBT census. “When we can’t say things about who LGBT people are and what they need, we’re unable to develop public policies that serve them appropriately,” Durso told The Daily Beast. “It really kills me that we’re having these consequential policy debates and I can’t put a number on how many people are affected.” It’s an area in which the U.S. appears to be lagging behind.”

TELEVISION. Dustin Lance Black says series on LGBT history When We Rise is complete.

It’s official. After 3.5 years #WhenWeRise is finally picture locked. Time to collapse in the fiancé’s arms. #Florida here I come.

— Dustin Lance Black (@DLanceBlack) November 3, 2016

THURSDAY THIRST. Go go boy Jay Jay.

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In Memoir, Megyn Kelly Alleges Harassment by Roger Ailes

The Fox News anchor is the latest to come forward with such charges against the cable channel’s ousted chairman.

www.advocate.com/media/2016/11/03/memoir-megyn-kelly-alleges-harassment-roger-ailes

This LOL-Inducing PSA Will Have You Saying ‘Come Through Hillary!’ – WATCH

If you’re #WithHer and a follower of the presidential race, this last week has undoubtedly been a bit stressful for you. To let loose some LOLs in the final 5 days (Lord, have mercy) of the campaign, check out a new comedic get out the vote PSA from comedians Sam Pancake and Justin Martindale.

The spot also stars Darryl Stephens, Nico Santos, and Tom Lenk. Shot by Adam Dugas, the video titled “VOTE, SQUIRRELFRIENDS!” is filled with popular gay slang and plenty of memorable one-liners like “Comey, can blow me,” “She’s giving me executive Talbots realness,” and “One nation under yaaas!”

Watch below, Squirrelfriends, and lift your spirits.

[h/t NNN]

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'Drag Race' Judge Lucian Piane Sinks Low in Epic Twitter Meltdown

After some took umbrage with his criticism of the Clintons and Obamas, the gay music producer attempted to defame LGBT luminaries like Ellen DeGeneres, Anderson Cooper, and Adam Shankman.

www.advocate.com/people/2016/11/03/drag-race-judge-lucian-piane-sinks-low-epic-twitter-meltdown

Gay “Drag Race” Judge Goes On Crazed Twitter Rant, Slams The Clintons And Obamas

Last month, frequent RuPaul‘s Drag Race guest judge and music producer Lucian Piane took to Twitter to loudly voicie his dislike of Hillary Clinton in a series of frantic Tweets.

Related: Gay “Drag Race” Judge Goes On Manic Pro-Trump Twitter Rant

Over the last 24 hours, he’s been at it again, shuttling out an endless onslaught of Tweets and Instagram posts attacking Hillary Clinton (“unite to help take down the Clinton Pedophilia Foundation…”) and the Obamas.

He also wants everyone to leave Susan Sarandon alone, and insists he’s writing Bernie Sanders’ name on his ballot, and so should we.

Another idiot: @MichelleObama t.co/8y7K0B0UbG

— Lucian Piane (@RevoLucian) November 3, 2016

It’s an atrocious abuse of power. Presidents should not use their opinion to influence an election. t.co/QDk6xaytJl

— Lucian Piane (@RevoLucian) November 3, 2016

Don’t listen to that idiot @LauraBenanti. She’s lost. Loser. Think for yourself. Don’t be narrow-minded.

— Lucian Piane (@RevoLucian) November 3, 2016

Don’t you think the murderous Clintons might have threatened his family? ?????Or is it too obvious? t.co/JjqUIp0vhv

— Lucian Piane (@RevoLucian) November 3, 2016

Please send a lot of love to @HillaryClinton. Her Parkinson’s is bad. Please do her a favor and don’t vote for her.t.co/470Q9G8y8N

— Lucian Piane (@RevoLucian) November 2, 2016

The gays need to unite to help take down the Clinton Pedophilia Foundation.#TakeBackAmerica

— Lucian Piane (@RevoLucian) November 3, 2016

Reluctant to leave any social media channel untarnished, Piane then turned his tweaky trash talk to Instagram:

Piane was later struck with the idea of writing in Bernie Sanders’ name on his ballet this Tuesday:

?Fuck this election. I’m voting for @BernieSanders. Be a leader, not a follower. We can do it.#BERNIEorBUST #TakeBackAmerica

— Lucian Piane (@RevoLucian) November 3, 2016

He wants everyone to leave Susan Sarandon alone, too:

Love @SusanSarandon preaching truth on @CNN right now. I wish she would help resuscitate enthusiasm for @BernieSanders. #TakeBackAmerica

— Lucian Piane (@RevoLucian) November 3, 2016

It goes on. And on. And on and on.

And yet people are still being idiots because “Donald Trump is worse”. Fuck off. Wake the fuck up. We don’t HAVE TO ELECT EITHER OF THEM. ?? t.co/OpZCS5a2ls

— Lucian Piane (@RevoLucian) November 3, 2016

Look at how desperate CORRUPT @HillaryClinton is. And The OBAMAS. Pay attention. It’s all a lie. LIE LIE LIE ??

— Lucian Piane (@RevoLucian) November 3, 2016

And yet people are still being idiots because “Donald Trump is worse”. Fuck off. Wake the fuck up. We don’t HAVE TO ELECT EITHER OF THEM. ?? t.co/OpZCS5a2ls

— Lucian Piane (@RevoLucian) November 3, 2016

Conspiracy is actually what is going on. And it ain’t a theory.

— Lucian Piane (@RevoLucian) November 2, 2016

#TakeBackAmerica #TakeBackAmerica #TakeBackAmerica #TakeBackAmerica #TakeBackAmerica #TakeBackAmerica #TakeBackAmerica #TakeBackAmerica

— Lucian Piane (@RevoLucian) November 2, 2016

GROSSLY abusing his power!! Completely disgusting and manipulative. t.co/A8EXe3u1AD

— Lucian Piane (@RevoLucian) November 2, 2016

Convenient that the WORLD SERIES is here to distract America from the election.

— Lucian Piane (@RevoLucian) November 2, 2016

h/t: Joe My God

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Hillary Clinton to LGBT Voters: ‘I Will Always Have Your Back’

Hillary Clinton detailed her record on LGBT rights and her plans to continue fighting for them if elected president in a new interview.

Speaking with Chris Johnson of The Washington Blade, Clinton was unequivocal about the stakes of the 2016 race. Said Clinton, “LGBT rights are absolutely on the ballot in this election.” She added, “We have so much more work to do, and I want LGBT people in every corner of this country to know that as president, I will always have your back.”

Clinton said she would make fighting anti-LGBT discrimination a “top priority” and would work to pass the Equality Act, combat bullying and ban conversion therapy:

We’ll also take on harassment, bullying, and violence – and youth homelessness, which disproportionately hurts LGBT kids. We’ll end the harmful practice of so-called “conversion” therapy for minors, because LGBT kids don’t need to be “cured” of anything. And we’ll bring people together to reform our gun laws and keep guns from falling into the wrong hands, so that what happened at Pulse never happens again.

Clinton also reminded voters that many of the strides made during the Obama administration in the fight for LGBT equality are thanks to executive orders President Obama signed–orders that could be repealed if Trump wins the election. Clinton promised to “protect” and “build on” those executive orders if elected:

We’ll make sure we’re enforcing the President’s executive actions in a real and meaningful way. And we’ll support the efforts that are already underway in the courts and across the federal government to clarify that protecting people from “sex discrimination” means protecting them from discrimination on the basis of gender identity and sexual orientation, too.

The former Secretary of State defended the Clinton Foundation and its record of expanding access to HIV/AIDS medication for millions of people around the world.

Asked to comment on Donald Trump’s “ask the gays” remark, in which he implied that he had a better record on LGBT issues than Clinton, the candidate responded, “I’ll gladly put my record on LGBT rights next to Trump’s for the voters to decide any day!”

Clinton went on to remind voters of just how anti-LGBT Trump really is:

He’ll appoint Supreme Court justices who will overturn marriage equality, and said he’ll repeal President Obama’s executive actions to protect LGBT people from discrimination. And in case there’s any doubt about the kind of president he would be, look who he chose for his running mate: Governor Mike Pence, who signed a law that allowed Indiana businesses to legally discriminate against LGBT customers. We also know that Donald Trump has a long track record of bullying, harassment, and discrimination in his businesses, including reportedly against LGBT employees.

Of her own record on LGBT rights, Clinton said,

LGBT equality is an issue that’s so close to my heart. As First Lady, I fought to expand funding for HIV and AIDS research – and became the first First Lady to march in a Pride parade. As Senator from New York, I championed legislation to address hate crimes, fought for federal non-discrimination legislation to protect LGBT Americans in the workplace, and pushed for an end to discriminatory and harmful laws that blocked LGBT Americans from adopting children. As Secretary of State, I led the effort to pass the first-ever U.N. Resolution on LGBT Human Rights, launched the Global Equality Fund, ended State Department regulations that denied same-sex couples and their families equal rights, helped implement LGBT-friendly workplace policies, and updated the State Department’s policy so that transgender individuals’ passports reflect their true gender.

Clinton also promised to veto the so-called ‘First Amendment Defense Act’, a federal ‘religious liberty’ bill that would legalize anti-LGBT discrimination.

She reiterated her commitment to an AIDS-free generation, saying,

…as president I will convene an “End the Epidemic” working group to end AIDS as an epidemic in the United States and globally. Here at home, we’ll expand the availability of HIV prevention medications like PrEP, take on disparities and barriers to accessing care, cap out-of-pocket drug costs, and launch a campaign to end stigma and discrimination. Around the world, we’ll dramatically increase the number of people on HIV treatment through programs like PEPFAR, increase our investment in HIV and AIDS research, and engage in public education campaigns in key countries where stigma and discrimination are rampant.

Discussing the disproportionate violence facing transgender women of color, Clinton said we have to fight for “strong anti-discrimination laws” and do a “a better job of collecting data on gender identity and sexual orientation, because we can’t solve the problem of discrimination until we understand its full scope.” She added, “Most of all, it’s far past time we say with one voice that transgender people are valued, they are loved, they are us, and they deserve to be treated that way.”

You can read Clinton’s full interview with The Blade here.

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Meet the Candidates: Oregon's Kate Brown

Kate Brown has already made history as the first LGBT female governor and the first bisexual, but now she’s hoping to be elected to finish what she started. 

www.advocate.com/election/2016/11/03/meet-candidates-oregons-kate-brown

Are Bryan Singer And Olympic Diver Chris Mears A Thing?

The last we heard from famed X-Men producer/director Bryan Singer, he was announcing his upcoming fatherhood with best friend and Queer As Folk actress Michelle Clunie.

While we don’t have an update on Dashiell Julius William Clunie-Singer, who will be celebrating his second birthday soon (time flies), there is a potential bit of news in another area of Singer’s jet-setting life.

An Instagram photo from Singer’s account with British Olympic diver Chris Mears shows the two getting awfully chummy:

And hey, maybe “chummy” is as far as it goes with the pair, but the interwebs have taken notice of the apparent intimacy in the snapshot.

Related: Olympic Diver Chris Mears Strips Down For “Winq” Magazine’s Debut Issue

“Bryan’s hand is on Chris’s arm and it look like his other arm is laying on his leg. That’s a couple pose,” said one sleuth in a comment thread committed to the topic.

“They’ve been ‘friends’ for a while,” pointed out another amateur Sherlock, directing attention to a Twitter photo from May of the two:

Amazing to catch up with @BryanSinger tonight at the European Championships! Good luck with the new X-Men film ?? pic.twitter.com/P9pn2KU5qC

— Chris Mears (@ChrisMears93) May 12, 2016

Singer and Mears also attended Glee actor Matthew Morrison’s Halloween party last weekend, along with the likes of Taylor Lautner, JC Chasez and Chance Crawford.

We’ll have to leave it up to you to draw your own conclusions, but we can certainly understand Mears’ appeal:

A photo posted by Chris Mears (@mearschris93) on Aug 19, 2016 at 12:11pm PDT

A photo posted by Chris Mears (@mearschris93) on Apr 17, 2016 at 11:22am PDT

A photo posted by Chris Mears (@mearschris93) on Dec 29, 2015 at 11:34am PST

Then again, Mears isn’t the first British diver to be spotted with Singer:

A photo posted by Joe Cant (@josephcant) on Sep 20, 2014 at 1:39pm PDT

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