Watch Sam Smith shake their ‘disco tits’

British singer Sam Smith enjoyed a trip to see Magic Mike Live in Las Vegas over the weekend. The show, inspired by the Channing Tatum movie of the same name, features plenty of oiled-up muscle guys cavorting for the audience.

Perhaps inspired by the performance, Smith posted a video to Instagram earlier today simply captioned: “Disco tits”.

In the clip, wearing a white tank top under a pink shirt, Smith gave their glitter smeared pectorals a shake. Smith wears plenty of eye shadow to match the glitter on their chest.

The Magic Mike Live team posted a photo of Smith alongside the cast of the show.

“Check out who stopped by #MagicMikeLive last night!! We loved having you, @SamSmith! Everyone be sure to catch their incredible voice featured in the soundtrack for #JudyTheFilm, which is now playing!”

 

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Smith, 27, who came out as gay in 2014, is currently rising the Billboard Hot 100 with their latest track, “How Do You Sleep”. The song has already been a top ten hit in Smith’s native United Kingdom. A duet Smith recorded with Renée Zellweger, a cover of “Get Happy”, features on the soundtrack to new motion picture, Judy.

Smith revealed themselves as non-binary in 2017. Earlier this month, Smith posted to Instagram a message stating they had adopted “they/them” pronouns.

“I’ve decided I am changing my pronouns to THEY/THEM after a lifetime of being at war with my gender I’ve decided to embrace myself for who I am, inside and out.

“I’m so excited and privileged to be surrounded by people that support me in this decision but I’ve been very nervous about announcing this because I care too much about what people think but fuck it! I understand there will be many mistakes and misgendering but all I ask is you please please try.”

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SNL Hilariously Parodies the ‘Downton Abbey’ Movie Trailer: WATCH

Saturday Night Live took on the delightful banality of the Downton Abbey movie with a parody trailer highlighting some of the praise the film has received, and noting that “the beloved television show is now a feature film, and it’s mostly about cleaning.”

Watch as Downton Abbey’s denizens delight in the discovery of mud at the bottom of a lake, and learn that the king and queen will be served Chicago-style Deep Dish Pizza.

ICYMI: The ‘Downton Abbey’ Movie’s Gay Storyline Almost Had a Darker Ending

Wrote the Village Voice: “Feels like watching the sun set on White people as a whole.”

But … Kate McKinnon as the Dowager Countess? We’ll take it.

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SNL Hilariously Parodies the ‘Downton Abbey’ Movie Trailer: WATCH

France Could Begin Allowing Lesbian Couples Undergo IVF

The nation today limits the procedure to heterosexual couples.

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Pete Buttigieg’s mom shares sweet pics of him as a child

Who’s the latest person to speak out in support of Pete Buttigieg? His mom, Anne!

In a campaign video shared last night on the Team Pete HQ Twitter account, Anne encourages supporters to donate money to his campaign.

‘Mayor Pete’ Buttigieg is currently pushing to be the Democratic Presidential nominee for the 2020 US election.

In the clip, Anne explains that Pete needs money before reaching the next fundraising deadline.

“Hello, I’m Anne – Pete’s mom,” she introduces herself. “There’s a big fundraising deadline coming up soon, and Peter and his whole team are working hard to hit their goals. But they need a little help.

“So I thought I would just ask you directly if you would consider making a donation before the deadline.”

The deadline is today, September, 30th.

Related: Bee lands on Pete Buttigieg and his – and husband’s – response is perfect

She then goes on to share a couple of photos of Pete as a young boy, recounting how careful he has always been with his dollars.

“Now, Peter has always been responsible with money. He only spends money on the things that are important to him. And right now, there’s nothing more important than organizers in Iowa and New Hampshire who can help spread his message to voters.

“I’m so proud of Peter and all the work he’s done to serve his city and his country. If you’re proud of him too, please chip in.”

Buttigieg is the first openly gay candidate to stand for one of the two main parties as a prospective Presidential nominee. Born in South Bend, Indiana, in 1982, he is the only child of Joseph and Jennifer Anne Buttigieg. His father died in January of this year.

Pete retweeted Anne’s video with a simple message: “Thanks, Mom!”

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— Pete Buttigieg (@PeteButtigieg) September 30, 2019

After studying at Harvard and Oxford University in the UK, Buttigieg served as a US Naval Reserve officer, before entering politics. He was elected mayor of South Bend in 2011. He married his husband, Chasten, in 2018.

In his bid to become the Democratic Presidential nominee, Buttigieg is currently trailing behind the three leading candidates in opinion polls: Joe Biden; Bernie Sanders; and Elizabeth Warren.

Related: Pete Buttigieg attacks LGBTQ media after mainstream media keeps asking if he’s ‘gay enough’

Today’s third-quarter fundraising deadline is viewed as important in determining which candidates have the resources to continue to push ahead through the fall. Although Buttigieg is believed to have significant financial backing, other candidates are struggling.

Sen. Cory Booker’s campaign manager, Addisu Demissie, recently suggested that if Booker doesn’t manage to secure $1.7million by today’s deadline, his campaign could be in trouble.

Last week, the Democratic National Committee also announced tougher criteria for candidates to be invited to take part in the fifth TV debate in November. This includes the support of at least 165,000 unique donors, prompting all candidates to increase their appeals for cash, even if only small sums.

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‘Color Purple’ Actress Fired for Facebook Post Saying ‘I Do Not Believe Homosexuality is Right’ is Suing Theatre Because Her Career is in Ruins

Oluwaseyi Omooba, who was due to play the lead role of Celie in Leicester’s Curve and Birmingham Hippodrome’s co-production of the Broadway musical of The Color Purple, was fired earlier this year before her run began for remarks in an old Facebook post in which she said homosexuality is unnatural and not “right”.

Now Omooba is suing for breach of contract against the Curve Theatre in Leicester and her former agents, Michael Garrett Associates, according to the Daily Mail: “The case reignites the controversy about whether Christians can publicly express or hold views they say are based on the Bible.”

Omooba told the Mail that she is no longer invited to auditions and she was dumped by all her agents. She said she contacted six other agents but all turned her down, “describing her as ‘talented but misguided’ and brainwashed by her faith.”

Omooba is being repped by the Christian Legal Centre, whose CEO told the Mail: “This story sends a chilling message that if you express mainstream biblical views, you will be punished and lose your career if you do not immediately renounce your beliefs. This cannot go unchallenged and we are determined to fight for justice in this case.”

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#AM_Equality Tipsheet: September 30, 2019

FROM THE WASHINGTON BLADE — “NEW HRC PRESIDENT LIGHTS UP CROWD AT NATIONAL DINNER”: Reports Chris Johnson (@chrisjohnson82), “Alphonso David energized the room at the Human Rights Campaign’s annual national dinner Saturday night, receiving thunderous applause as he announced new initiatives for LGBTQ people facing challenging times. As much of Washington reels from the Ukraine-call scandal that has landed President Trump at the center of an impeachment inquiry in Congress, the new president of the Human Rights Campaign made himself a beacon of hope for the estimated 3,500 people in attendance at the 23rd national dinner.” Read more at the Washington Blade and watch David’s speech here.

• Also on stage Saturday at the HRC National Dinner were featured speaker Senate Minority Leader Chuck Schumer (@SenSchumer); actress Dominique Jackson (@tyraaross), who received the HRC National Equality Award; global superstar Ricky Martin (@ricky_martin), who received the HRC National Visibility Award; and special guests Jake Choi (@TheJakeChoi) and Ryan Russell. More from HRC.
• Awwww!! Ricky Martin announced from the stage that he and husband Jwan Yosef are expecting their fourth child. “Alright!” he said, drawing cheers. “I love big families.” More from ENews.

.@HRC’s National Dinner was a beautiful display of the power of our movement when we stand together. Thank you to @ricky_martin, @SenSchumer, @tyraaross, @TheJakeChoi, @RKRelentless and all those who joined us. #HRCNationalDinner pic.twitter.com/Tc1RCSXSJT

— Alphonso David (@AlphonsoDavid) September 29, 2019

MUST WATCH MONDAY — HRC ANNOUNCES PARTNERSHIP WITH STACEY ABRAMS AND FAIR FIGHT TO COMBAT VOTER SUPPRESSION: Through the partnership, HRC will make a six-figure investment in Fair Fight’s crucial work and leverage HRC’s existing resources and staff power. Founded by Stacey Abrams (@staceyabrams), Fair Fight promotes fair elections in Georgia and around the country, encourages voter participation in elections and educates voters about elections and their voting rights. More from HRC and The Washington Post.

HRC JOINED THOUSANDS OF ADVOCATES AND ALLIES AT NATIONAL TRANS VISIBILITY MARCH: HRC President Alphonso David (@AlphonsoDavid) and HRC Foundation Co-Chair Jodie Patterson (@jodie_GeorgiaNY) delivered remarks, and HRC staff, supporters and volunteers marched and rallied alongside national and local civil rights organizations, and thousands of registered attendees. More from HRC, Washington Blade and WAMU.

Thank you to all of the organizers of the @transmarchondc.
Today and everyday, @HRC will remain united with the trans community in the fight for equal justice for all.
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HRC SUPPORTS FORMAL IMPEACHMENT INQUIRY OF DONALD TRUMP AND  INVESTIGATION OF OTHERS, INCLUDING MIKE PENCE, IN UKRAINE SCANDAL:  “These are serious allegations that, if true, thoroughly compromise the national security of the United States, the constitutional process, and the integrity of our electoral framework. The safety and well-being of our democracy is at stake,” said HRC President Alphonso David (@AlphonsoDavid). More from HRC.

HEARTBREAKING — BISEXUAL TEEN DIES BY SUICIDE AFTER BEING OUTED ONLINE: The family of Channing Smith told local Nashville station WTVF that he was outed online after confiding in a few friends that he was bisexual. More from The Advocate.

POLICE IN JACKSONVILLE, FLORIDA, ARREST MAN IN BRUTAL ATTACK FRIDAY ON PERSON BELIEVED TO BE LGBTQ: Eric Shaun Bridges is charged with attempted murder in connection with the attack on the person, who was severely beaten and “tied to the bumper of a minivan and dragged for two blocks before the rope was cut and the victim was left lying in the street,” reports News4Jax. The horrific crime came just days after police made an arrest in one of three fatal attacks on transgender women in Jacksonville last year. More from CBS47 and News4Jax.

ICYMI — AMERICAN MEDICAL ASSOCIATION DECLARES VIOLENCE AGAINST TRANS PEOPLE AN EPIDEMIC: So far in 2019, advocates have tracked at least 18 violent deaths of transgender people; 17 of these victims have been Black transgender women. More from Axios.

• Arrest made in case of trans violence in Washington, D.C.: Besufikad Beshanu Tujuba, 23, has been charged with robbery and simple assault after attacking two transgender women, making transphobic comments and stealing one of the victims’ purses. More from Washington Blade.
• Texas leads the nation in highlight number of transgender murders. In the past five years, more transgender people have been killed in Texas than any other state. More from Dallas News.

STACEY ABRAMS, JANET MOCK, ZACH STAFFORD, OTHER LGBTQ ADVOCATES AND ALLIES MAKE THE ROOT 100 LIST: Additional honorees include Steven Canals, Janelle Monáe, Blair Imani, Lena Waithe, Ritchie Torres, Angelica Ross, Maya Rupert, Naomi Washington-Leapheart and Raniyah Copeland. More from The Root.

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NEW ESPN SHORT FILM “MACK WRESTLES” TELLS STORY OF TRANS ATHLETE MACK BEGGS: Watch here.

GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS
POLISH POLICE PROTECT PRIDE MARCHERS, ARREST 30 ANTI-LGBTQ PROTESTERS AT LUBLIN PRIDE AS TENSIONS RISE AHEAD OF THE COUNTRY’S UPCOMING ELECTION: More from Reuters.

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NewNowNext highlights openly gay comedian Bowen Yang (@boweyang) in his debut episode on Saturday Night Live

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