Peggy Lipton, James Charles, China Trade War, Mayor Pete on Selina Meyer, Justice Breyer, Cupcakke, Brian Justin Crum: HOT LINKS

Peggy Lipton, James Charles, China Trade War, Mayor Pete on Selina Meyer, Justice Breyer, Cupcakke, Brian Justin Crum: HOT LINKS

RIP. Mod Squad and Twin Peaks star Peggy Lipton dies at 72. ‘Her death from cancer was announced Saturday by Kidada and Rashida Jones, her daughters from a marriage to famed music producer Quincy Jones. “She made her journey peacefully with her daughters and nieces by her side,” Lipton’s daughters said in a statement to the Los Angeles Times. “We feel so lucky for every moment we spent with her.”’

TRADE WAR. Beijing to retaliate against Trump with $60B U.S. tariffs. “President Trump’s efforts to calm investors while he launches a full-scale trade war with China showed signs of cracking Monday, as one of his top advisers admitted the approach could damage the U.S. economy…”

MARK WEBBER. Actor says he was fired from ABC pilot for not being handsome enough.

VEEP. Buttigieg on whether Selina Meyer could beat Trump in 2020: “Tough to say — they would be well matched. There’s the same level of cynicism and self-orientation — and with both of them, the burning but unanswerable question is the same: Is the president in on the joke?”

JAMES CHARLES. YouTuber loses millions of followers after being accused by rival YouTuber of inappropriate conduct with straight men.

JEFFREE STAR. James Charles is a “danger to society.” ‘The 33-year-old Jeffree Star Cosmetics owner called out the 19-year-old YouTuber in a scathing tweet amid drama in the beauty community on Sunday (May 12).’

JULIAN ASSANGE. Sweden reopens rape case

OLD TOWN HOE. Cupcakke takes the Lil Nas X hit to a new level.

JUSTICE BREYER. SCOTUS Justice warns of more cases that might be overturned: “The majority has surrendered to the temptation to overrule Hall even though it is a well reasoned decision that has caused no serious practical problems in the four decades since we decided it,” Breyer wrote. “Today’s decision can only cause one to wonder which cases the Court will overrule next.”

IN THE TUB. Brian Justin Crum.

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— Brian Justin Crum (@BrianJustinCrum) May 12, 2019

BIG LITTLE LIES. The new lie-filled full-length trailer.

JOHN OLIVER. His deep dive into the Green New Deal.

GOOD ANSWER OF THE DAY. Keanu Reeves reveals what he thinks will happen when we die (near the end of the clip).

SHORT FILM OF THE DAY. 404.

MONDAY MUSCLE. Hasan.

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FOX’s ‘Empire’ is Ending After Next Season, and Still Has No Plans to Bring Back Jussie Smollett

FOX’s ‘Empire’ is Ending After Next Season, and Still Has No Plans to Bring Back Jussie Smollett

The FOX drama Empire is ending after its next season and the studio still has no plans to bring back actor Jussie Smollett. Fox Entertainment CEO Charlie Collier said the sixth season would be turned “into a television event.”

NBC News reports:’When pressed on whether Jussie Smollett would be returning for the show’s final season, Collier said, “At this point, we have no plans for that.” But Collier also noted that “the writers room for next season hasn’t even gathered yet.”‘

Last month, Fox Entertainment and 20th Century Fox TV said in a statement: “By mutual agreement, the studio has negotiated an extension to Jussie Smollett’s option for Season 6, but at this time there are no plans for the character of Jamal to return to Empire.”

A spokesman for Smollett released a statement to Variety: “We’ve been told that Jussie will not be on ‘Empire’ in the beginning of the season but he appreciates they have extended his contract to keep Jamal’s future open. Most importantly he is grateful to Fox and ‘Empire’ leadership, cast, crew and fans for their unwavering support.”

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#AM_Equality Tipsheet: May 13, 2019

#AM_Equality Tipsheet: May 13, 2019

MUST WATCH MONDAY — ACTOR MARCIA GAY HARDEN SPEAKS OUT ON THE IMPORTANCE OF PASSING THE FEDERAL EQUALITY ACT: The actor remembers an early LGBTQ rights march: “We’re here, We’re queer. It’s the end of our career”, and says her LGBTQ son should never face discrimination like that. She adds, “I would never in a second say that he should not have the same rights that his twin sister does who is not gay.” More from The Hill.

LAWMAKERS INTRODUCE FEDERAL ACT TO ADDRESS WRONGFUL TERIMINATIONS OF LGBTQ PEOPLE DURING “LAVENDAR SCARE” OF THE 1950s: More from NBC.

ICYMI: MAYOR PETE BUTTIGIEG AT HRC’S LAS VEGAS DINNER — “THE MORE YOU KNOW ABOUT EXCLUSION, THE MORE YOU THINK ABOUT BELONGING”: Read more at the Nevada Independent and USA Today.

.@PeteButtigieg is the first out gay candidate to seek the Democratic nomination for president. @HRC was honored to have him at our @HRCLasVegas Dinner. #HRCGala pic.twitter.com/raZlTrBKpC

— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) May 12, 2019

TRANSGENDER CHICAGOANS REACT TO REPORT DETAILING FAILURE OF POLICE DEPARTMENTS TO PROTECT TRANSGENDER PEOPLE: “The Chicago P.D., like every department in our report, has a lot of room for growth if it hopes to build a lasting relationship of trust and safety between its officers and the community they serve,” said Mateo De La Torre, of the National Center for Transgender Equality (NCTE).  Read NCTE’s report, Failing to Protect and Serve, here. More from Chicago Tribune.

CONGRATS TO NEWLY-FORMED MODERN MILITARY ASSOCIATION OF AMERICA — HRC IS PROUD TO STAND WITH YOU:

BREAKING: We’re thrilled to announce tonight at #AMPAgala2019 that we are combining forces w/ @OutServeSLDN and merging to create the Modern Military Association of America — a united voice for the #LGBTQ #military & #veteran community. ������️‍�� t.co/29HgAVdgco

— AMPA (@LGBTMilPartners) May 12, 2019

CONNECTICUT BILL TO BAN “PANIC DEFENSE” AGAINST LGBTQ PEOPLE PASSES STATE SENATE: California, Rhode Island and Illinois already ban this practice. More from CT Post.

GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS

WASH BLADE’S MICHAEL LAVERS (@mklavers81) REPORTS ON ARRESTS DURING PRIDE MARCH IN CUBA:

Several LGBTQ activists were arrested at a Pride march in Cuba.

Earlier this week, @mklavers81 was denied access to the country.

Cuban citizens have the right to peacefully assemble and celebrate, and a right to a free press. ������️‍�� t.co/sHO6KObUvN

— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) May 12, 2019

UNACCEPTABLE — LGBTQ PRIDE MARCH IN TURKEY VIOLENTLY BROKEN UP, 25 ARRESTED: More from Amnesty International.

SURVEY SHOWS MORE THAN 80% OF LGBTQ STUDENTS IN CHINA EXPERIENCE DEPRESSION: The alarming report also showed 40% of those surveyed had considered suicide. More from Pink News.

  • A new report from Amnesty International reveals how trans people in China are turning to potentially dangerous black market drugs due to a lack of medically-necessary health care. More from CNN.

READING RAINBOW – Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!

Reuters speaks to a transgender pastor advocating for marriage equality in Hong Kong; Arizona Republic interviews nonbinary theatre performer Kevin Kantor (@Kevin_Kantor); VICE, The Daily Wire and OutSports profile JayCee Cooper, an athlete fighting against USA Powerlifting’s ban on trans lifters

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