Rufus Wainwright, Asia O’Hara, The Countess and more: Holiday events to ring in the season
It’s the most wonderful time of the year, and there’s no better way to celebrate the season than with a gay ‘ol time, whether songs, stories, complemented by a drink or five. Whether you’re on the West Coast, the East Coast or in Eastern Europe, there are Christmas cabarets and concerts galore.
Daily Archives: December 14, 2018
Why #DayInLGBTQ America Matters
Why #DayInLGBTQ America Matters
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The editors of The Advocate on why visibility is essential during a political administration bent on LGBTQ erasure.
www.advocate.com/people/2018/12/14/why-dayinlgbtq-america-matters
A video game lets you play as Jesus, Trump or Hitler. You win by shooting LGBTQ people.
A video game lets you play as Jesus, Trump or Hitler. You win by shooting LGBTQ people.
It’s Not Quiet Uptown When Billy Eichner Hits the Street with Lin-Manuel Miranda: WATCH
It’s Not Quiet Uptown When Billy Eichner Hits the Street with Lin-Manuel Miranda: WATCH
Billy Eichner returned to the street with Hamilton creator Lin-Manuel Miranda to find out if there’s anybody happy out there, and successfully terrified dozens of New Yorkers, avoided a Garfield selfie, and went down a sing-along wormhole with a total stranger.
Check out how the love went down:
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The GLAAD Wrap: ‘Once Upon a Deadpool’ and ‘The Wedding’ in theaters, SAG and Critics’ Choice Award nominations, and more!
The GLAAD Wrap: ‘Once Upon a Deadpool’ and ‘The Wedding’ in theaters, SAG and Critics’ Choice Award nominations, and more!
Photo Credit: ArabQ (The Wedding)
Every week, the GLAAD Wrap brings you LGBTQ-related entertainment news highlights, fresh stuff to watch out for, and fun diversions to help you kick off the weekend!
1) Once Upon a Deadpool was released in theaters on Wednesday; the PG-13 version of summer’s Deadpool 2. Thankfully, the new version still includes the relationship between Negasonic Teenage Warhead (out actress Brianna Hildebrand) and her girlfriend Yukio, a groundbreaking inclusion for blockbuster superhero movies. Once Upon a Deadpool is now playing in theaters nationwide and tickets are available here. One dollar from every ticket purchase goes toward the charity F**k Cancer.
2) Sam Abbas’ debut feature film The Wedding, will be released in New York this weekend. The film follows Rami, (Abbas) a young Muslim-American man who is set to be married to an American woman, Sara (The Bold Type’s Nikohl Boosheri), while living a hidden life as a gay man. The film has had secret screenings across the Middle East, where distribution was hard to come by. It will play for the next week at New York’s Cinema Village, and tickets are available here.
3) A trailer has been released for the upcoming biopic Mapplethorpe starring Matt Smith as the iconic queer artist and photographer, known for his infamous portrayal of the male form. The film will be released in theaters on March 1, 2019. In other films news, out singer and actress Janelle Monáe has been cast in The Glorias: A Life on the Road, a biopic of famed feminist Gloria Steinem. Monáe was the recipient of several Grammy nominations last week, and will be starring in the film Welcome to Marwen later this month.
4) The first trailer has been released for the sixth season of GLAAD Media Award recipient, Brooklyn Nine-Nine, which will be airing on NBC after the network scooped up the show following FOX’s cancellation. The comedy has been hailed for its matter-of-fact inclusion of gay character Captain Ray Holt, as well as bisexual detective Rosa Diaz, played by out bi actress Stephanie Beatriz. Season six of Brooklyn Nine-Nine premieres January 10 on NBC. One Day at a Time, the reboot of the ’70s sitcom centered on a Latinx family with a lesbian daughter, has announced that it will be returning to Netflix on February 8 for its third season.
5) Season two of CBS All Access’ Star Trek: Discovery released a full length trailer for the their upcoming second season. The show was notable for including the first gay couple in a Star Trek television show, with Lt. Paul Staments (Anthony Rapp) and Dr. Hugh Culber (Wilson Cruz). Star Trek: Discovery season two will premeire January 17. In other TV News, IMDb has announced that it will be producing short form series for their website. One of these new shows is UnMade, which features several comedians, including out lesbian Tig Notaro, talking about the story and inspiration behind their material.
6) A new trailer has been released for RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 4, which premieres this Friday night. The newest season of All Stars brings back ten of the show’s most memorable contestants, including transgender queen Gia Gunn. The trailer suggests that the newest season will come with a new set of rules as well. In other drag news, a trailer has been released for Snapchat’s upcoming Growing Up is a Drag, a docuseries that follows teenage drag queens. Drag Race All Stars 4 premieres December 14 on VH1, and Growing Up is a Drag debuts on December 17 on Snapchat.
7) Freeform has ordered a new series from out comedian Josh Thomas, the creator and star of the GLAAD Media Award-nominated series Please Like Me. The new series, Everything’s Gonna Be Okay, stars Thomas as a neurotic 25-year old living with his dad and two teenage sisters, when their father becomes terminally ill. In further TV news, a premiere date has been sent for Now Apocalypse, the upcoming Starz comedy from out creator Gregg Araki. The show stars Avan Jogia as a queer millennial navigating sex and dating in Los Angeles, while also having increasingly foreboding dreams of the future. Now Apocalypse will premiere March 10 on Starz.
8) Lesbian singer/songwriter Brandi Carlile released a video for her song “Party of One,” an emotional ballad off of Carlile’s heavily Grammy-nominated album By the Way I Forgive You. The video feature’s The Handmaid’s Tale’s Elisabeth Moss playing a character who is heartbroken over a fight with her girlfriend. Watch the video below.
9) Boom! Studios announced this week that a new line of adult graphic novels will be launched next year with the release of Bury the Lede. Written by out bi creator Gaby Dunn, the books will follow an inexperienced journalist who falls into the life of a socialite and murder suspect, and has the opportunity for the scoop of a lifetime. Dunn has said that the majority of the characters in the series will be queer women.
10) The Critics’ Choice Award nominations were announced this week, with several prominent LGBTQ and inclusive nominees. Some highlights include nominations for queer talent in film and television including Lady Gaga, Amandla Stenberg, Billy Porter, Asia Kate Dillon, Nico Santos, Ben Whishaw, Jim Parsons, and Sean Hayes. LGBTQ-inclusive projects include The Favourite, Crazy Rich Asians, Deadpool 2, Pose, The Good Fight, Schitt’s Creek, One Day at a Time, A Very English Scandal, and The Assassination of Gianni Versace: American Crime Story. For a complete list of nominees, click here. The Critics’ Choice Awards will be broadcast on The CW on January 13.
11) The Screen Actors Guild (SAG) Award nominees were announced on Wednesday by Awkwafina and trans actress and advocate Laverne Cox. The nominees include the ensembles of LGBTQ-inclusive films Crazy Rich Asians, Bohemian Rhapsody and A Star is Born. Bisexual singer and actress Lady Gaga also received a nomination, as did several other actors for playing LGBTQ roles in The Favourite, Can You Ever Forgive Me?, Bohemian Rhapsody, and Green Book. On the television side, the ensembles of GLOW, The Handmaid’s Tale, and This Is Us received nominations, as well Darren Criss and Hugh Grant for their leading roles in The Assassination of Gianni Versace and A Very English Scandal. The 25th Annual SAG Awards will air and hand out their statues on January 27.
12) When Angels visit Armadillo is a narrative podcast that’s currently searching for funding. Told through interviews and phone calls, the podcast tells the story of Magnolia “Maggie” Waters — an unapologetic southern lesbian woman who witnesses a string of strange disappearances in 1988 and decides to investigate them with her best friend, Celia Young. Created by out lesbian Christin Campbell, the show is produced and acted primarily by women. To find out how to help, click here.
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‘Tis the Season to Shop for Equality
‘Tis the Season to Shop for Equality
As the holiday shopping season winds down, don’t worry if you haven’t found your loved one the perfect gift yet. This holiday, HRC’s online store has all that you need to bring the message that “love is love” to homes across the country.
One hundred percent of your purchase fuels the fight for equality — and here are a few of our favorites to get you started.
Be sure to place your order by December 17 to take advantage of our most affordable shipping and ensure that your gift arrives on time to go under the tree!
1. HRC’s Long Sleeve Equality Logo T-Shirt
HRC’s iconic blue and yellow equal sign logo directly embodies our message of equality and the meaning of the work that we do for the LGBTQ community each and every day — a perfect gift to show your support.
2. HRC’s ‘United Against Hate’ Corduroy Cap
The best way to make a positive change and impact in the world is to unite in your fight for what is right. The “United Against Hate” cap encourages the idea of coming together to make a difference.
3. HRC’s ‘Everyone’ French Terry Crew Sweatshirt
HRC is fighting for LGBTQ equality for everyone, everywhere. Nothing more, nothing less. You and your loved ones can join the fight by gearing up with this cozy sweatshirt.
4. HRC’s Rainbow Block Socks
Give the gift of PRIDE with HRC’s Limited Edition Rainbow Block Socks! These stylish socks are perfect for any occasion whether it be with the work attire or for everyday use.
5. The Williams Sonoma “Love is Love” collection
The “Love is Love” collection from Williams Sonoma, Pottery Barn and West Elm is a great way to support HRC in your gift-giving. The collection — featuring mugs, holiday ornaments, candles and more — is an ever-popular gift during the holiday season.
Head to shop.hrc.org now to ensure you have the perfect holiday gift for the equality supporter in your life!
To receive your orders on or before 12/24:
- Place your order by 12/17 Midnight EST and ship via USPS**
- Place your order by 12/17 3PM EST and ship via Ground Service
- Place your order by 12/20 3PM EST and ship via 2-day Service
- Place your order by 12/21 3PM EST and ship via 1-day Service
Please note: USPS shipping is not guaranteed to arrive by 12/24. Applies to in-stock items and domestic shipments only.
Equality-minded shoppers can also make sure to support LGBTQ-inclusive companies by using HRC Foundation’s Buyer’s Guide featuring hundreds of American companies to choose brands and retail outlets committed to LGBTQ-inclusive workplace policies and practices.
www.hrc.org/blog/tis-the-season-to-shop-for-equality?utm_source=rss&utm_medium=rss-feed
Just come home to me
Just come home to me
Julie Bracken posted a photo:
Row, row, row your boat,
Quickly out to sea,
When you’ve sailed the ocean long,
Just come home to me.
Makeup and styling by the talented Kelayla of www.transvista.co.uk/
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Franchy Rose: I’m Franchy Rose Your Naughty Girl Next Door.
Franchy Rose: I’m Franchy Rose Your Naughty Girl Next Door.
Dear Diary,I love living in New York. I think the city is beautifully diverse but more on the expansive side like California. To pay my bills I cam and blog my life. I love the freedom of working from home it gives me plenty of time to be naughty xxx. When I’m not working I enjoy dancing and listening to music. Additionally, I enjoy exercising and long walks, after all, I have to keep my body on point for you naughty lads. Expect to get to know Franchy a lot better through my diary. I promise not to bite of course unless you want me to. I’m going to end this entry now can’t wait for you to get into my naughty mind, sending you sweet Franchy kisses muahahahahahah.
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#AM_Equality Tipsheet: December 14, 2018
#AM_Equality Tipsheet: December 14, 2018
REP. DINA TITUS (D-NV) INTRODUCES GLOBE ACT TO PROTECT LGBTQ PEOPLE AROUND THE WORLD: “While Donald Trump and Mike Pence remain recklessly silent on anti-LGBTQ atrocities around the globe, it’s crucial that the United States Congress fill the void and make clear LGBTQ rights are human rights,” said HRC Government Affairs Director David Stacy (@david_stacy). “We thank Rep. Titus for her important leadership on this issue.” More from HRC and Metro Weekly.
- NEXT WEEK — We are expecting the first official report from the Organization for Security and Cooperation in Europe’s fact-finding mission into the horrific anti-LGBTQ human rights violations in Chechnya. HRC has worked to shine a spotlight on the dire situation in Chechnya through our #EyesOnChechnya campaign.
While Trump and Pence remain recklessly silent on anti-LGBTQ atrocities around the world, @HRC praises @RepDinaTitus and other members of Congress who demonstrate bold leadership on LGBTQ rights. t.co/SGSr22MzON t.co/TkjkYXf3ga
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) December 13, 2018
HRC MOURNS REGINA DENISE BROWN, TRANSGENDER WOMAN OF COLOR KILLED IN SOUTH CAROLINA: Brown’s murder adds to the long list of trans deaths reported in the U.S. In 2018, at least 26 transgender people have been killed. “[Brown] always was smiling and happy. She always gave encouragement to the younger trans women always highlighting our best features and strong traits. Just an all around great lady with a big heart,” a loved one told Sofia Lotto Persio (@sofiaellepi) at PinkNews. More from HRC.
“She always gave encouragement to the younger trans women always highlighting our best features and strong traits.”@HRC mourns the loss of Regina Denise Brown, a transgender woman of color killed in her South Carolina home. #SayHerName t.co/36HlNye1ZH
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) December 13, 2018
TRUMP-PENCE ADMINISTRATION IS DESPERATE TO DISCRIMINATE AGAINST TRANSGENDER TROOPS: After requesting that the U.S. Supreme Court hear arguments on the transgender troop ban, the Trump-Pence administration has now requested that the nation’s highest court allow them to implement the cruel and dangerous policy should the court refuse to prematurely take the case. More from CNN.
Despite Donald Trump and Mike Pence’s efforts to fast track this dangerous ban, trans troops continue to bravely serve. @HRC and our partners will continue to fight for trans troops and against this cruel administration at every turn. #ProtectTransTroops t.co/ZQhVAghjGW
— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) December 13, 2018
FEEL GOOD FRIDAY — JOE BIDEN’S ‘AS YOU ARE’ CAMPAIGN COLLECTS HUNDREDS OF STORIES OF LGBTQ LOVE AND ACCEPTANCE: One story features Steve Bennett and Robin Bacsfalvi, parents who share the journey of their transgender daughter, Rio. More from South Florida Gay News.
GEORGIA SPEAKER OF THE HOUSE SIGNALS SKEPTICISM AROUND ANTI-LGBTQ LEGISLATION: David Ralston has expressed an unwillingness to pursue anti-LGBTQ measures when the Georgia legislature gavels in its new session, saying he has “serious concerns” about “license to discriminate” legislation. More from Project Q Atlanta.
PITTSBURGH TRANS MAN SAYS HE WAS ATTACKED IN DOWNTOWN: Zahair Martinez alleges he was kicked, had hot coffee thrown in his eyes and verbally harassed inside a local 7-11. More from WTAE.
NEW STUDY FROM NYC ANTI-VIOLENCE PROJECT LOOKS AT WORKPLACE ISSUES FACED BY TRANSGENDER AND GENDER NON-CONFORMING EMPLOYEES: More about the report, “Individual Struggles,Widespread Injustice,” from Fernanda Nunes in AM New York.
MAN CHARGED WITH ASSAULT FOR ATTACKING WOMAN ON NYC SUBWAY: Allasheed Allah, 54, has been charged with assault as a hate crime and aggravated harassment as a hate crime. More from NBC.
BEN HUNTE (@BenInLDN) NAMED FIRST LGBTQ CORRESPONDENT FOR BBC NEWS: More from BBC and GayTimes.
COLUMBUS, OH, OPENS FIRST BEHAVIORAL HEALTH UNIT FOR LGBTQ PEOPLE: More from WOSU Radio.
GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS
SHAMEFUL — GOVERNMENT OF BERMUDA HAS APPEALED MARRIAGE EQUALITY DECISION TO PRIVY COURT: HRC is proud to support our allies and advocates in Bermuda, including OUTBermuda, who continue to fight the government’s opposition to marriage equality.
TOP ISRAEL COURT RULES IN FAVOR OF ADOPTION RIGHTS FOR GAY COUPLE: More from Times of Israel.
CHURCH OF ENGLAND APPROVES CLERGY GUIDANCE FOR WELCOMING TRANS CHRISTIANS: More from Newsweek.
READING RAINBOW – Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!
People interviews RuPaul’s Drag Race’s Monique Heart (@IAmMoniqueHeart) on her journey to reconciling her faith and her LGBTQ identity through drag; Newsweek highlights San Diego drag queens’ efforts in raising thousands to help LGBTQ asylum seekers; AZ Family reports on a local family working with Mattel to release same-sex wedding Barbie and Ken dolls
Have news? Send us your news and tips at [email protected]. Click here to subscribe to #AM_Equality and follow @HRC for all the latest news. Thanks for reading!
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Mika Brzezinski Apologizes to LGBTQ Community for ‘Vulgar’ Term She Used to Describe Mike Pompeo: WATCH
Mika Brzezinski Apologizes to LGBTQ Community for ‘Vulgar’ Term She Used to Describe Mike Pompeo: WATCH
Morning Joe anchor Mika Brzezinski apologized on Friday morning for using a “vulgar” homophobic slur to describe Secretary of State Mike Pompeo earlier this week.
Said Brzezinski this morning: “I want to get to something first. I was off yesterday for a family matter, as you mentioned, but I wanted to address a term that I used on this show on Wednesday that was vulgar. I knew it right away and I tweeted that it was a terrible choice of words and that I was sorry. But please allow me to say this face-to-face. The term is crass and offensive and I apologize to everyone, especially the LGBTQ community and to my colleagues for using it. It was a mistake. My father would have found it so unbecoming and disrespectful and he would have told me. I will work hard to be better. But I just wanted to say on camera, looking the viewers straight in the eye, I am really, really sorry.”
Said Brzezinski on Wednesday about Mike Pompeo’s disinterest in holding Saudi Arabia accountable for the murder of Jamal Khashoggi: “I understand that Donald Trump doesn’t care. But why doesn’t Mike Pompeo care right now? Are the pathetic deflections that we just heard when he appeared on Fox & Friends — is that a patriot speaking? Or a wannabe dictator’s butt-boy? I’m dead serious, I’m asking: are these the words of a patriot?”
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