DeGeneres Praises Ellen Page’s Activism, Admits She ‘Keeps Head Down’
DeGeneres, who took heat for appearing to pardon Kevin Hart, admitted she feels ‘bombarded’ with bad news and keeps “trying to do what we can.”
Daily Archives: February 15, 2019
Ben Affleck, Jennifer Aniston, Marquis Evans, Roxane Gay, Jake Gyllenhaal, Jake Shears, Tom Sturridge, Katy Perry & Orlando Bloom Tie the Knot, and More: HOT LINKS
Ben Affleck, Jennifer Aniston, Marquis Evans, Roxane Gay, Jake Gyllenhaal, Jake Shears, Tom Sturridge, Katy Perry & Orlando Bloom Tie the Knot, and More: HOT LINKS
GROUNDED Jennifer Anniston’s flight to Cabo to visit bestie Courtney Cox had to turn around, according to TMZ. The flight reportedly lost a wheel or a tire during takeoff and despite reaching Mexican airspace, turned around to land in California as a safety precaution. The flight was diverted back toward an airport in Ontario, California but since the plane still had a very full fuel tank, the plane had to burn off fuel before it was deemed safe to land.
ICYMI A new romantic music video was shared by Netflix on the occasion of Valentine’s Day, on Twitter and other social media according to the Hindustan Times. Watch below.
“It isn’t love if it doesn’t turn your life upside down,” Director Reema Sengupta.
SWOON Tom Sturridge and Jake Gyllenhaal posed together at the opening of their play Sea Wall/A Life at The Public Theater in NYC. “And as they did that, someone’s Aunt Maureen tore threw her closet looking for her favorite Valentine’s Day sweater to wear to craft club and a mid-level pimp lost it while trying to find the suit he wanted to wear to take his mom to church,” said Lainey Gossip.
BATFLECK NO MORE Ben Affleck told Jimmy Kimmell that he couldn’t “cut it” as Batman in the DCU films according to Entertainment Weekly. Affleck said, “I tried to direct a version of it and worked with a really good screenwriter but just couldn’t come up with a version — I couldn’t crack it and so I thought it’s time for someone else to take a shot at it. They got some really good people so I’m excited.”
That version he tried to direct was The Batman, initially planned as Batfleck’s solo cinematic outing after Batman v Superman: Dawn of Justice and Justice League. In 2017, he stepped down as director and replaced with Matt reeves. “And despite earlier statements about playing the role for as long as Warner Bros. would have him in it, Affleck seemingly confirmed his departure on social media as the studio planted a firm flag for when The Batman will hit theaters, on June 25, 2021.”
READ: Reddit Wants Robert Pattinson To Be The Next Batman Really Badly
Names that have been floated to replace Affleck in Reeve’s take include Nick Jonas and Robert Pattinson.
LOVE IN BLOOM Katy Perry and Orlando got married on Valentine’s Day. The singer, 34, took to Instagram to share a picture of herself and her actor beau, 42, as well as her vintage pink engagement ring, simply writing: ‘Full bloom.’ Orlando shared the same snap, writing: ‘Lifetimes.’ Katy’s mother, Mary Hudson, broke the news on Facebook, sharing images of the emotional proposal and captioning them with: ‘look who got engaged last night’. Katy could be seen crying as she stands under a heart-shaped arch, while posing in the Orlando’s arms. Another shot showed the pair looking emotional while standing on stage, as Orlando takes to the microphone.
TGIF It’s happy hour somewhere right? Have a drink and join some like minded folks on this thread.
LIVING HISTORY Writer Brian Keith Jackson posted an amazing photo of his friends and colleagues including media superstar and Afro-punk creative director Emil Wilbekin.
View this post on InstagramBefore the term “influencer” existed, these men helped pave the way. #blackhistorymonth, #ourstory, #fortheculture, #represent, #resist, #rise, #repeat.
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Jackson told Chill magazine that his next book ICU would take place in the midst of the AIDS epidemic.
He hopes to have it done this year. “I’ve been working on it for a minute, which is how I view life. Sometimes the times catch up with you and other times you catch up with it. It’s a coming of age story set in the East Village in 1993. That was a period when HIV and AIDS were front of mind for young, gay men in their sexual prime. Most of the stories of that era were focused on what white gay men were going through, but I think it is important for people of color and women to also be a part of that narrative. I’m a Black, gay man, who’s lived on four continents, traveled the world, I write novels and essays for a living, and have never been in prison or killed, yet. A few of those things, alone, prove challenging, but when you put them all together, it’s made for a peculiar life, but one truly lived. As an artist I need to make sure Black gay men are presented. We are vast and that has rarely been seen. Our stories matter. We are no longer waiting on others to deem us worthy. We are supporting each other in that pursuit. I like that.”
TERF TURF Roxanne Gay said “A lot of feminists are very comfortable being anti-trans” according to Pink News. Speaking to the New Statesmen, Gay explained that trans-exclusionary radical feminists (TERFs) have “woefully” let down transgender people. “The world is transphobic and I think it’s appalling, because trans women are women,” she said.“When I see how trans people are treated and the agony that a lot of trans people deal with—the suicide rates, the murder rates of black trans women—I just think, ‘Do you really think that’s a choice?’”
GAG ME WITH A STONE A federal judge on Friday issued a limited gag order in the case of Roger Stone, the veteran and voluble political operative and former adviser to Donald Trump, in an effort, the judge said, to protect potential jurors from being “tainted by pretrial publicity” reports ABC News.
CALIFORNIA to sue Trump administration over national emergency declaration according to the Los Angeles Times.
GOOD FRIENDS Are an important part of any Friday night just ask Jake Shears.
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SKYWALKERS J.J. Abrams tweeted from the last day of principal photography on the set of the still untitled Star Wars: Episode 9 and the last that will feature members of the Skywalker family according to Disney.
It feels impossible, but today wrapped photography on Episode IX. There is no adequate way to thank this truly magical crew and cast. I’m forever indebted to you all. pic.twitter.com/138AprtFuZ
— JJ Abrams (@jjabrams) February 15, 2019
TOM OF FINLAND Model Marquis Evans says he loves working with the foundation. “They’ve spent over a quarter of a century fighting for queer erotic art.”
COVER PHOTO Jake Shears performing at Virginia Pride Richmond 2018 by Savas Abadsidis.
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Kansas Bill Would Outlaw Same-Sex Marriages
Kansas Bill Would Outlaw Same-Sex Marriages
Legislation by Republican Randy Garber classifies same-sex marriages as “parody marriages.”
www.advocate.com/marriage-equality/2019/2/15/kansas-bill-would-outlaw-same-sex-marriages
Shocking new details emerge in Jussie Smollet attack, 2 brothers who worked on “Empire” arrested
Shocking new details emerge in Jussie Smollet attack, 2 brothers who worked on “Empire” arrested
Two Nigerian brothers have been arrested in connection to the attack on Jussie Smollett, Chicago police confirmed Friday.
UPDATE: Venezuelan Police Raid Leading HIV Org and Confiscate Life Saving Meds
UPDATE: Venezuelan Police Raid Leading HIV Org and Confiscate Life Saving Meds
Government police have stormed the offices of Foundation Mavid, an HIV service organization in Venezuela, and confiscated donated HIV treatment, infant formula for HIV positive babies, and other essential medicines destined for people living with HIV, a source we’re keeping confidential for their safety, told Towleroad.
They have also detained three staff including the human rights activist Jhonatan Mendoza. No charges have yet been made.
“We are scared for the safety of our staff in our offices and call upon the global community to help us – not just us, but the people of Venezuela living with HIV,” Alberto Nieves, Executive Director of Acción Ciudadana Contra el SIDA (ACCSI).
Mavid’s president, Eduardo Franco (also the secretary for the network of people living with HIV in Venezuela) and Alberto Nieves have publicly denounced the stock outs of HIV treatments in the country and the barriers erected by the Maduro regime to distribute what little treatment exists in Venezuela.
“We need the UN, NGOs around the world and all people living with and affected by HIV wherever you live to publicly condemn the human rights violations in Venezuela and stand with us in solidarity with the thousands of people living with HIV that continue to wait for their treatments and advocate for their right to live,” said Mary Ann Torres, executive Director at ICASO.
“We stand in in solidarity with the thousands of
people living with HIV that continue to wait for their treatments and advocate
for their right to live” expressed Carlos García de León, member of ICASO and
Gay Latino.
Lack of meds have been a problem since at least last August when NBC News reported that the country was on the brink of a catastrophe: “Since 2015, there have been sporadic shortages of these vital medicines all over Venezuela. But deliveries that were slow to arrive two years ago have now ground to a halt. Public hospitals have given up testing for HIV, and condom supplies have run out. Venezuela’s health system appears to be on the brink of collapse.”
“Over the past week in Carabobo there’s no medicines arriving at all. If you have cancer or are recovering from an operation or have an infection you can’t get any antibiotics. There’s empty shelves in every clinic and pharmacy,” Eduardo Franco, who serves as a spokesperson for the HIV/AIDS foundation MAVID in Carabobo, explained.
Ironically Venezuela’s government funded HIV care was once among the best in the world.
Photos Credit: @ONUSIDA Venezuela
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UPDATE: Venezuelan Police Raid Leading HIV Org and Confiscate Life Saving Meds
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The Final ‘Star Wars’ Movie About The Skywalker Family Just Wrapped
The Final ‘Star Wars’ Movie About The Skywalker Family Just Wrapped
J.J. Abrams tweeted from the last day of principal photography on the set of the still untitled Star Wars: Episode 9 and the last that will feature members of the Skywalker family according to Disney.
It feels impossible, but today wrapped photography on Episode IX. There is no adequate way to thank this truly magical crew and cast. I’m forever indebted to you all. pic.twitter.com/138AprtFuZ
— JJ Abrams (@jjabrams) February 15, 2019
The tweet shows stars Daisy Ridley, John Boyega, and Oscar Isaac embracing in what appears to be Jakku which is the home to Ridley’s Jedi protege character (and possible Skywalker?!) Rey.
Star Wars: Episode IX is to scheduled be released on Dec. 20, 2019.
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The Final ‘Star Wars’ Movie About The Skywalker Family Just Wrapped
The GLAAD Wrap: New music from Superfruit, MNEK, Years & Years, Kehlani, and Ben Platt, trailers for ‘The Bold Type,’ ‘Killing Eve’ and more!
The GLAAD Wrap: New music from Superfruit, MNEK, Years & Years, Kehlani, and Ben Platt, trailers for ‘The Bold Type,’ ‘Killing Eve’ and more!
Photo Courtesy: BBC America
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) Netflix released the film The Breaker Upperers today. The story follows Mel, who is bisexual, and Jen, two women who originally met when they realized they were being two-timed by the same man. They then formed The Breaker Upperers, a business that breaks up couples for money. Watch the trailer below.
2) Isn’t It Romantic hits theaters this week. Out actor Brandon Scott Jones plays Donny, the gay neighbor and best friend of the lead played by Rebel Wilson. Watch the trailer below.
3) Draw with Me, a short documentary, focuses on educating the public on LGBTQ awareness and how to be an ally through the experiences of Brendan Scholl. The 20-minute short doc will be screened at future film festivals. Watch the abbreviated version below.
DRAW WITH ME – ITHAKA FILMS X THE TREVOR PROJECT from Constantine Venetopoulos on Vimeo.
4) The Killing Eve season two trailer dropped on Thursday. Villanelle and Eve are back at it again, their obsession with each other growing even stronger. The season premiere airs April 7 on BBC America. Watch the trailer below.
5) Netflix’s Queer Eye will be back for its third season on March 15. This time around, the team will be off to transform lives in Kansas City, Missouri. Watch the trailer below with a special new song from Carly Rae Jepsen.
WE’RE BAAACK HENNYS! Get ready to L<3VE YOURSELF! Queer Eye 3 launches March 15. HUGE thanks to @carlyraejepsen for this exclusive preview of her *NEW BOP*, “Now That I Found You.” pic.twitter.com/Dmj3ygXnhV
— Queer Eye (@QueerEye) February 13, 2019
6) Andi Mack’s Cyrus Goodman became the first character on Disney Channel to say the words “I’m gay” in Friday’s episode. The episode was written by Jonathon Hurwitz, who wrote a guest post for GLAAD sharing details about how his personal experiences influenced the scene. Watch the scene below.
7) The season three trailer of The Bold Type finally dropped on Tuesday. Kat, Jane, and Sutton are back with their heartwarming and hilarious antics yet again. The season premiere is on April 9 on Freeform. Watch the trailer below.
8) An episode of TLC’s new show Drag Me Down The Aisle will feature four drag queens helping a bride to be create her perfect wedding day. Starring BeBe Zahara Benet, Thorgy Thor, Jujubee, and Alexis Michelle as the wedding experts, the show will premiere on March 9 on TLC.
9) Musician and actor Ben Platt publicly came out this week with the release of the music video for his song “Ease My Mind” on Wednesday. The video features Platt and out actor Charlie Carver, showing the two in the ups and downs of a relationship. “If I was going to write about people I loved, I wasn’t going to pretend they weren’t men just because I hadn’t talked about that before,” Platt told People. The album gave Platt his “first opportunity to represent my relationships and the men that I’ve loved,” he also said. “I only wanted to take this leap if I was going to present every part of myself.” “Ease My Mind” is from Platt’s debut album Sing to Me, available on March 29 here. Watch the video below.
10) Out musicians MNEK and Olly Alexander (Years & Years) released a new song and video this week, “Valentino.” The video tells the story of Valentine’s Day gone wrong. MNEK starts a limited North American tour next week, and Olly (and Years & Years) are currently playing internationally. Check out “Valentino” below.
11) Out singer Kehlani’s new mix While We Wait will be released February 22. Her song “Butterfly” will be featured on the album, listen below. In other music news, ally Kacey Musgraves dropped the video for “Rainbow” this week which includes a queer teen.
12) Superfruit dropped a new video this week for the track “The Promise,” and the video stars out skating legend Adam Rippon. The song is a cover of When in Rome’s original version from 1987. You can find “The Promise” on all music platforms, check out the video below.
13) The Backstagers will return in the graphic novel The Backstagers and the Final Blackout on October 1. The novel focuses on a prep school stage crew who face both pre-teen/teenage problems and paranormal activity. This is the third edition in the series, which examines what it’s like to find your place in the world as an outcast. The second Backstagers novel, The Backstagers and the Theater of the Ancients, hits shelves March 19.
We had an amazing time at the Queer Lounge at #NYCC this year. Thank you @andymientus, @KatGraham, @FinnBalor, the @WWE Divas and everyone else who made New York Comic Con such a blast. pic.twitter.com/vKVdRbpV28
— GLAAD (@glaad) December 30, 2018
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