His mom found his poppers. What happened next was, well, kinda awkward.

Having your mom stumble upon your sex supplies is probably every young gay man’s worst nightmare. And, believe it or not, it happens a lot more often than you might expect.

A young man named Jeb recently shared a video of the time his mom cleaned his room and found his poppers.

In the video, he walks in on her holding his poppers in one hand and her phone in other other and looking very, very confused.

“What are you doing?” he asks.

“I picked ’em up after I tidied your bedroom up,” she replies. “I can’t see no label, so I thought, ‘What’s this then?’”

Jed’s mom then explains that at first she thought they were smelling salts. So she took a whiff and, well, let’s just say it wasn’t quite what she was expecting.

The whole thing reminds us of a similar incident that happened a few months ago, when a guy’s mom found his poppers in his car.

“What is it?” she asked. “Is this drugs?”

When her son assured her that it was not drugs (or, um, semen), his mom decided to do a sniff test and see.

“Don’t do that!” her son exclaimed.

Related: See how this mom responds when her son says he can’t wait to get “wrecked” by a hot 6’4 guy

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Pedro Almodóvar Unloads on Madonna Over That ‘Truth or Dare’ Scene with Antonio Banderas: ‘She Treated Us All Like Simpletons’

Spanish director Pedro Almodóvar is writing a series of essays during the coronavirus pandemic “documenting his experiences and the memories that have come up as a result” and a particularly juicy one appeared in Indiewire on Friday in which he spilled the tea over a famous scene that appears in Madonna’s 1991 documentary Truth or Dare in which the musical icon flirts with actor Antonio Banderas.

Writes Almodóvar: “I went out with her the days she spent in Madrid. I organized a big flamenco party for her with La Polaca and her husband, El Polaco, in the Palace Hotel, with Loles León, Bibiana Fernández, Rossy de Palma, but she had already made it very clear to me that, aside from myself, she was only interested in meeting one other guest, Antonio Banderas. I promised her that Antonio would be there, but I didn’t tell her that I couldn’t invite him without his then-wife, Ana Leza, a huge fan of the singer. Madonna decided how we had to be seated (there were a number of roundtables for my friends and her dancers). Naturally, she sat at the main table, with me on her right and Antonio on her left. And she sent Ana Leza to the table furthest away in that great salon.”

According to Almodovar, “Madonna did not pay attention to anybody else” and “Ana dared to get close to our table and told the divine blonde sarcastically, ‘I see you like my husband, it doesn’t surprise me, all women like him, but I don’t mind because I am very modern.’ To which Madonna replied: ‘Get lost.’”

The director added: “I don’t mind if this seems like a settling of scores, if it had been the other way round (me filming Madonna and her team and making a film with all that material which I would then premiere around the world) I would have taken such a hit in the form of a lawsuit I’d still be recovering from it. Madonna treated us like simpletons and I had to say it one day. She didn’t ask for permission to use our images, and she even dubbed me, because my English mustn’t have been that good.”

Head over to Indiewire for more of the story.

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#AM_Equality: April 13, 2020

HRC AND GLSEN TO HOST VIRTUAL GRADUATION CEREMONY TO HONOR THE LGBTQ+ HIGH SCHOOL AND COLLEGE CLASS OF 2020 AMID COVID-19: The event will include many traditional elements of a graduation ceremony, including an official welcome from the HRC President Alphonso David (@AlphonsoDavid) and GLSEN Executive Director Dr. Eliza Byard (@EByard), a commencement address, valedictorians for exceptional, dynamic LGBTQ+ students and music. It will also highlight the HRC Foundation’s Historically Black College and Universities (HBCU) Program, the only national project that partners with HBCUs on establishing an LGBTQ+ inclusive campus climate and leadership convening. Following the event, HRC Youth Ambassador Nhandi Craig (@darnimgay), also known as dj young 1 (@_DJYoung1LA_), will perform to honor the graduates. Those interested can register for the event here. Read more from HRC. 

HISTORIC — VIRGINIA VALUES ACT SIGNED INTO LAW, MAKING VA. THE FIRST SOUTHERN STATE TO ENACT COMPREHENSIVE PROTECTIONS FOR LGBTQ PEOPLE: “When this law goes into effect on July 1, LGBTQ people in Virginia — and people of color, people of faith, immigrants, women and more — are at last protected from discrimination at work and in their communities,” said HRC President Alphonso David. “No one should be discriminated against simply because of who they are or whom they love. Right now, as the country and the world deals with an unprecedented pandemic, it is more important than ever to ensure that leaders are looking out for all of us. We have arrived at this moment today because of years and years of tireless work from advocates across the commonwealth, and the Virginia voters that filled the halls of the General Assembly with pro-equality champions who fulfilled their promises to their constituents.” More from HRC, The Hill and The Advocate. 

BILLY PORTER (@theebillyporter), NATE BERKUS (@NateBerkus), JEREMIAH BRENT (@JeremiahBrent) AND MELISSA KING (@ChefMelissaKing) SHARE A MESSAGE OF SUPPORT THROUGH HRCARES, A VIRTUAL CARE PACKAGE: “During these unprecedented and challenging times, our strength and resilience lies within our community and with each other,” said HRC President Alphonso David. “More than ever, it is important to send a message of support to uplift the LGBTQ community and our allies who are directly — and all too often disproportionately — impacted by COVID-19. Through HRCares, HRC hopes to provide a moment of joy and comfort to our LGBTQ family in the form of a Virtual Care Package. We are grateful to Billy Porter, Nate Berkus, Jeremiah Brent and Melissa King for offering messages of love and support during this difficult time.” Read more from HRC. 

MUST-WATCH MONDAY — ON FRIDAY, HRC MARKED NATIONAL YOUTH HIV & AIDS AWARENESS DAY WITH NEW VIDEO: According to the CDC, 13 to 24-year-olds are at a greater risk for HIV. And those who are Black or Latinx have the highest risk. Learn more from HRC. 

According to @CDCgov, 13 to 24-year-olds are at a greater risk for #HIV. And those who are Black or Latinx have the highest risk. Get the facts this National Youth HIV & AIDS Awareness Day. #NYHAAD pic.twitter.com/0y3U64fMLN

— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) April 10, 2020

HRC PRESIDENT ALPHONSO DAVID SPEAKS WITH THE LOS ANGELES BLADE’S KAREN OCAMB ON HOW LGBTQ ADVOCACY IS CHANGING DURING COVID-19: Ocamb spoke with David on HRC’s Los Angeles Gala, originally scheduled for March 28 but cancelled due to COVID-19, the historic turnout of LGBTQ voters in the primaries and how HRC is pivoting to protect the LGBTQ community during COVID-19, especially while also continuing its electoral work. “Please support your fellow LGBTQ members of our community,” David said during the interview. “We will get through this crisis. We’ve gone through crises before, and we are resilient, and we will get through this crisis together.” Read the full piece from Ocamb (@KarenOcamb) at the LA Blade. 

TOMORROW — HRC AND ARIANNA’S CENTER TO HOST GLOBAL TRANSGENDER LEADERS FOR A CHAT ON THE IMPACT COVID-19 IS HAVING ON TRANS COMMUNITIES: More from HRC. 

On Tuesday, April 14, @HRC and Arianna’s Center will host global trans leaders for a chat on the impact #COVID19 is having on trans communities, including:
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— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) April 10, 2020

LATEST STUDY FROM MEDIA MATTERS FOR AMERICA HIGHLIGHTS THE LACK OF ADEQUATE COVERAGE FOR VIOLENCE AGAINST TRANSGENDER AND GENDER NON-CONFORMING PEOPLE: Read the full report from Media Matters. 

IN THE STATES 

NYC RABBI SHARON KLEINBAUM (@Skleinbaum) ON THE SIMILARITIES AND DIFFERENCES BETWEEN COVID-19 AND THE AIDS CRISIS: Read more from the Associated Press. 

GET CULTURED – Entertainment, arts and sports news!

HULU’S “LITTLE FIRES EVERYWHERE” FEATURES A GROUNDBREAKING BLACK QUEER LOVE STORY: Read more from The Advocate (warning — spoilers at link). 

NETFLIX RELEASES NEW TRAILER FOR LGBTQ ROM-COM THE HALF OF IT: More from The Cut. 

GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS

THE LGBTQ ASIAN COMMUNITY AROUND THE WORLD IS FIGHTING BACK AGAINST RACIST ATTACKS FUELED BY COVID-19: More from Bay Area Reporter. 

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

The Things reveals 15 fun facts about married couple Ellen Page (@EllenPage) and Emma Portner

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Police chief suspended after linking gay cop’s COVID-19 death to his sexuality

Last week, we shared the tragic news of the COVID-19 death of Florida police officer Shannon Bennett. Deputy Bennett, 39, who was gay and due to marry his fiancé, Jonathan Frey, later this year, was a widely respected and much-loved officer with the Broward Sheriff’s Office.

Despite having no underlying health conditions, he came down with a fever and headaches and then experienced shortness of breath.

Related: Gay police officer who proposed to his fiance in December died suddenly of coronavirus 

A couple of days after going to hospital, he died on April 3. Bennett is believed to be the first Florida police officer to die from the disease. Many of his colleagues took to social media to praise him and express their devastation at his passing.

It appears one of his colleagues may have been less sympathetic.

In the wake of Bennett’s death, police officers in nearby Davie (a small town also in Broward County), brought up the issue of safety protocols and protective equipment with their Police Chief, Dale Engle.

Engle’s reaction? He allegedly marched them outside to the back parking lot, had them line up, and then began to berate them over their concerns, saying there was a “backstory” to Bennett’s death not being talked about.

Mike Tucker, Florida chief of staff for cop union the Fraternal Order of Police chief, wrote a letter last Tuesday to the Davie Town Administrator, Richard J Lemack, complaining about Engle’s comments. He says that during the briefing, Engle had linked Bennett’s death to the fact he was a, “‘homosexual who attended homosexual sexual events’.”

Tucker says Engle’s rant continued for some time.

“This obviously was shocking to the members that were present, who are right now looking for reassurance. . . who were looking for guidance,” said Tucker.

On Saturday night, Lemack issued a statement, saying Engle had been placed on leave pending an investigation.

“As of April 11, 2020, Police Chief Dale Engle was placed on Administrative leave pending further review of allegations brought forward by the Fraternal Order of Police. The allegations will be investigated in accordance with the Town’s Equal Employment Opportunity compliance policy by outside counsel. The Town will have no further comment until the investigation is completed to protect the integrity of all involved.”

Bennett’s partner, Frey, told Local10, “The Chief’s alleged comments are completely false, homophobic, and slanderous. I look forward to the fair and impartial investigation initiated by the Town Manager, and I hope that appropriate action will be taken at its conclusion.”

The National Fraternal Order of Police said in a tweet: “If these allegations are true, the disgusting insinuation made by Chief Engle is not becoming of the badge he wears. He should be stripped of his rank for making such divisive comments that do not reflect the inclusive values of America’s law enforcement.”

Engle has not commented on the allegations.

Related: Antigay minister Tony Spell claims “True Christians don’t mind dying” of COVID-19

Bennett had been an officer for 12 years. Following the Pulse shooting in Orlando in 2016, he had made a point of parking his police car outside LGBTQ venues in Wilton Manors so that patrons might feel a little safer.

Before his death, he was Deerfield Beech Elementary School resource officer and was reportedly a much-loved figure at the school.

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Bright Light Bright Light Goes into the Nightlife with ‘This Was My House’ — WATCH

Bright Light Bright Light, aka Rod Thomas, has released an exuberant video for his new single “This Was My House” which he is calling a “love letter to the LGBTQ community” and its safe spaces which are disappearing. The single is the first track off his upcoming album Fun City, due this fall.

The track features Madonna’s longtime backup singers Niki Harris and Donna De Lory.

Said Bright Light Bright Light of the video: “Because the song is about the LGBTQ+ community and our safe spaces, I wanted to fill it with as many people from the community as I possibly could. I was thrilled to have Bill Coleman in the video. He’s an amazing music figure who worked on things like Deee-Lite’s records, the Party Monster soundtrack but most importantly the Party Girl soundtrack, which is hugely influential on the production of the track. The cast are a glorious mix of human rights advocates, party planners, party goers, bartenders, creatives and entrepreneurs who all make the tapestry of the NYC LGBTQ+ world so rich. I’m so grateful to them all for lending their talent, time and passion to my video. I made it with director Tyler Jensen, a long-time friend who recently made the incredible Scream, Queen! My Nightmare On Elm Street documentary about the homophobia surrounding Mark Patton on Nightmare on Elm Street 2.”

Among those featured in the clip are Andy Brattain, Angelica Torres, Bill Coleman, Bright Light Bright Light, Colt Adam Weiss, Erik Perera, Glow Job, Jevon Martin, Matty Crosland, Naiomi Cruz, Red Richards, Richard Schieffer, Ryan Ortega, The Illustrious Blacks, Thomas Walker.

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