WATCH: Queer non-binary makeup artist gives lesbian activist makeover for LGBTQ+ History Month

WATCH: Queer non-binary makeup artist gives lesbian activist makeover for LGBTQ+ History Month

Carolyn Weathers has fought on the front lines of the LGBTQ rights movement since the 1970s, helping to get homosexuality removed from the DSM’s list of mental illnesses, working tirelessly with the Los Angeles Gay Liberation Front, creating one of the earliest lesbian-feminist publishing houses in Southern California, and so much more.

She helped pave the way for queer people to live with the unprecedented freedoms we now enjoy, so when the It Gets Better Project decided to pair an LGBTQ activist with a makeup artist for a video project, Weathers was a perfect choice.

J is a non-binary queer makeup artist who gave Weathers a new look while hearing about her incredible work, and it’s really never a bad time to learn some vital queer history or a few sensible makeup pointers.

Watch:

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Hollywood’s Entertainment Media Mixer collaborative celebrates Spirit Day

Hollywood’s Entertainment Media Mixer collaborative celebrates Spirit Day

Out at CBS, EMM 2019
Entertainment Media Mixer

The Entertainment Media Mixer (EMM), a collaborative project spearheaded by Sony Pictures, Disney, and CBS to encourage a semi-annual gathering of LGBTQ leaders of Hollywood studios, got together to celebrate Spirit Day on October 17th. The EMM group gathers regularly to network and raise awareness of important community causes. And this fall’s causes included GLAAD and AIDS Walk Los Angeles amongst its guests of honor.
Out at Sony, EMM 2019

A representative from GLAAD spoke about the importance of standing up for LGBTQ youth and helping to end bullying. The event also encouraged attendees to enroll and march with their respective studios’ AIDS Walk teams on Sunday, October 19th.
Jeremy, EMM 2019

The event, which took place at the Sofitel Hotel Beverly Hills, was a complete megahit, attracting 315 LGBTQ attendees from Viacom, Lionsgate, Fox, Nielsen, Warner Brothers, Sony Pictures, Disney and CBS. Check out some more of the great pictures from the night, below.
FOX Pride -- EMM 2019
Lionsgate -- EMM 2019
Abdullah at EMM 2019
Nielsen -- EMM 2019
Warner Bros. -- EMM 2019
Emerge -- EMM 2019
Disney -- EMM 2019

 

 

October 30, 2019

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PHOTO: Zac Efron looks like he’s cruising in a sauna

PHOTO: Zac Efron looks like he’s cruising in a sauna

In an age of near-daily political bombshell reporting, one story of personal triumph managed to rise up and make its mark.

We’re referring, of course, to Zac Efron‘s thirst-trap return to Instagram after a three-month hiatus.

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The actor posed in his personal sauna giving his best cruising look, and the internet took notice.

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People decried, “Red Hot!” Elle took the bait on some wordplay, calling it “steamy.” Who cares if that’s a dry sauna and not a steam room? It’s the thought that counts.

News.com.au, however, took a more investigative approach.

Related: WATCH: Chris Hemsworth worked out so hard his shirt burst into flames

“A phallic-shaped detail on his white shorts drew eyes crotch-ward,” the site reported, “with many pointing out that from afar – it looked like an unfortunate wardrobe malfunction.”

A close analysis determined it was just the drawstring of Zac’s shorts poking up.

And the beat goes on.

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Karamo Brown Says He Planted Seeds in Sean Spicer’s Hurtful Heart: ‘I Think He’s Exceptional’

Karamo Brown Says He Planted Seeds in Sean Spicer’s Hurtful Heart: ‘I Think He’s Exceptional’

Queer Eye’s Karamo Brown spoke out again about his relationship with Sean Spicer after his elimination from Dancing with the Stars on Monday and according to Brown, his friendship with the former Trump Press Secretary has blossomed.

Brown deleted his Twitter account in August after joining the show in response to backlash he received for remarks that he was “excited to sit down w/ [Dancing with the Stars co-star and former Trump Press Secretary Sean Spicer] and engage in a respectful conversation.”

Before deleting his Twitter, Brown had tried to clarify his remarks, but that didn’t go tell well either: “A trained social worker and my first instinct is always to sit down and have a conversation. But I understand how my comments could lead people to believe that I don’t understand the gravity of the situation. The personal is political… I’m reminded of it daily as a gay man of color. I know that representation matters–that it can affect change. I see you & I hear you. I’m bringing my personal message of love, equity & inclusion to the dance floor. I want it to eclipse & triumph over divisiveness & hatred.”

Now Brown says he has succeeded at something. He told People: “Through this process, Sean’s trailer has been next to mine and I have literally every day been planting seeds in his heart. ‘When you made this comment, it hurt me as a man. When you made this comment, it hurt me as a person of color. When you made this comment, it hurt me as a gay man.’ And literally, I could see each week those seeds … blossoming and that’s why he got emotional [when I was sent home].”

“Sean is literally someone who I would’ve never thought I could be friends with, and I’m going to walk away from here calling him a friend,” Brown added. “I’m going to continue the conversation that we’ve had outside of this. And I don’t think Sean’s going to make it to the end [of the competition], but I’m proud of him. I really am proud of him, because he’s had fun every week and I think he’s exceptional.”

Said Spicer of Brown: “It just speaks to what a great person he is, that he’s trying to bridge divides.”

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Karamo Brown Says He Planted Seeds in Sean Spicer’s Hurtful Heart: ‘I Think He’s Exceptional’