Donald Trump, Michigan Protesters, Ryan Murphy, Kelly Clarkson, Britney Spears, Seth Peterson, Madonna, Sergeant Miles, ‘Little Mermaid,’ Lady Gaga, Indigo Girls: HOT LINKS

‘VERY GOOD PEOPLE’: Trump tweets support for Michigan protesters, some of whom were armed, as 2020 stress mounts

ONLY THE BEGINNING: Covid-19 Pandemic Likely to Last Two Years, Report Says. Because of its ability to spread from people who don’t appear to be ill, the virus may be harder to control than influenza, the cause of most pandemics in recent history, according to the report from the Center for Infectious Disease Research and Policy at the University of Minnesota. 

‘THE BEST TESTING’: Capitol physician says Senate lacks capacity to test all senators

POPCORN ALERT: New White House press secretary McEnany to hold 1st briefing

CRONY CAPITALISM: US billionaires boost collective wealth by $406 billion as markets rebound in the coronavirus pandemic, report finds

HERE WE ARE: Gov. Larry Hogan: MD National Guard Protecting Test Kits From Feds At ‘Undisclosed Location’

‘I HAVE TO PLEASE THE GAYS’: The Little Mermaid’s Ariel reimagined as a gay man for Part Of Your World cover

BEST SERVED COLD: Ohio lesbian gets revenge on Trump-loving sheriff who ‘sacked her because she’s gay’ by beating him in primary

NOW STREAMING: Hollywood Is Ryan Murphy’s Response To Years Of The Industry’s Homophobia

QUARANTINE DIARY: Madonna plans to ‘breathe in the COVID-19 air’ after testing positive for antibodies

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#staysafe #staysane

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WHO DIDN’T?: I Hooked Up With My Best Friend and Regret It. “At some point, he guided my head towards his junk. I say guided because it wasn’t like he was forcing anything – more like testing the waters.”

COVER OF THE DAY: Kelly Clarkson Sings Madonna’s ‘Like a Prayer’ for Kellyoke From Home

BACK STORY: Inside Netflix’s tender tearjerker, ‘A Secret Love,’ and taking on queer erasure

OOPS: Britney Spears Says She Burned Down Her Home Gym

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but yes …. I burnt it down . I walked past the door to the gym and flames BOOM !!!!!! By the Grace of God the alarm went off after that and yippy hoorah nobody got hurt . Unfortunately now I have only two pieces of equipment left lol and a one-sided mirror gym !!!!! But it could be much worse so I’m grateful. Pssss I like working out better outside anyways !!!!

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BUSTED: A Spanish TV Anchor Was Accused Of Cheating After A Half-Naked Lady Showed Up In The Background Of His Live Video Call

AWW: 89-year-old surprised with Lady Gaga birthday parade after concert canceled

HOMOCON OF THE DAY: Trump-loving gay adult film producer claims restrictions on filming due to COVID-19 are ‘causing people to die’

ON THE RAG: A weekly look at what’s making news in the gay magazines

NEW SONG OF THE DAY: Indigo Girls, “Country Radio”

FRIDAY FUR: Jaume Cusso Soto

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LGBTQ originals ‘The Half of It’ and ‘Hollywood’ debut on Netflix on Friday, May 1st

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That time a straight teen asked his gay best friend to prom in the cutest promposal ever

This year marks the 50th anniversary since the first pride parade following the 1969 riot at New York City’s Stonewall Inn. Since we’re unable to gather in person this June, Queerty is celebrating pride season with our “Moments of Pride” series. We’re looking back through our archives at stories that have moved or inspired us, made us laugh, opened our hearts and minds, or that simply make us proud. Throughout the spring and into summer, we’ll be commenting on these subjects through today’s lens to show just how far we have come in a half-century. Happy pride!

In 2015, Las Vegas high school student Jacob Lescenski asked his friend Anthony Martinez to the prom. What made the story extra special is that Jacob is straight and Anthony is gay.

Jacob was comfortable enough with his sexuality that he didn’t care what others might think about him taking his best friend, who happened to be a gay guy, to the prom. Not only that, put he put together the cutest promposal ever.

First, he made a giant sign that read, “You’re hella gay, I’m hella str8, but you’re like my brother, so be my d8?” Then he had a bunch of their friends hold it up in the cafeteria for Anthony to see when he walked in.

The story went viral. Afterwards, both teenagers were invited to speak at the HRC’s gala in Las Vegas.

Read Queerty’s original story.

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Trevor Noah Hilariously Destroys Elon Musk for ‘Insane’ Anti-Lockdown Comments: WATCH

The Daily Show host Trevor Noah ripped into billionaire Tesla founder Elon Musk on Thursday for referring to coronavirus social-distancing restrictions as “fascist.”

“We’re going on six weeks of lockdown and it’s clearly starting to wear on some people’s nerves — people like Elon Musk, the founder of Tesla and a man who definitely has an escape hatch,” Noah said.

“He’s never been a fan of the shutdown in the first place, but last night, he pushed the button for insane mode,” Noah added, before playing a clip of Musk addressing investors during an earnings call this week.

“This is fascist. This is not democratic, this is not freedom,” Musk said on the call. “Give people back their godd— freedom.”

“Yes, Elon, finally someone has the sense to call out this fascist American government that’s asking people to please stay in their houses to try and save their own lives,” Noah said sarcastically, noting that people can still go to the grocery store, take walks, and even hit the beach in some places.

“But you definitely can’t go to H&M, and that is the definition of fascism,” Noah quipped.

“I see what Elon Musk is really doing here,. This guy’s just trying to stir up civil unrest, so that people end up buying one of his bullet-proof trucks,” Noah added. “You know, the weirdest part of all this is that Elon Musk always says that we’re all living in a computer simulation. But now he’s like, ‘Yo, yo, the universe might be fake, but my stock prices are real. Let’s take this shit seriously, people.’” 

Watch it below.

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#AM_Equality: May 1, 2020

HRC RESPONDS TO RASH OF ANTI-LGBTQ VIOLENCE IN PUERTO RICO: There have been at least 10 deaths of LGBTQ individuals in the past 15 months on the island, the highest number of killings that Puerto Rico has seen in a decade. Five deaths have transpired over the past two months alone, and these most recent deaths represent the majority of the at least nine violent deaths of transgender and gender non-conforming people that have happened in the U.S. this year. Read more from El Nueva Día and HRC in English and Español. 

• To learn more about HRC’s work on transgender equality, visit HRC.org/transgender. HRC also offers a guide to reporters on how to cover transgender-related stories, which can be found here. 

“There is a crisis facing LGBTQ people in Puerto Rico,” said HRC President Alphonso David (@AlphonsoDavid). “This violence must end. Each of the 10 people who have been killed had a family, friends and a community. When we lose someone, especially under violent circumstances, it leaves a long trail of unshakeable trauma. The Human Rights Campaign is committed to supporting our partners on the ground and the Puerto Rican LGBTQ community as long as it takes for the government to take this seriously.”

Puerto Rico has experienced at least 10 killings of LGBTQ people in 15 months, the highest rate of deaths the island has seen in 10 years.

This violence must end. t.co/AZSMaAAVMo

— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) April 30, 2020

FEEL GOOD FRIDAY — HRC ENDORSES PRO-EQUALITY LEADERS FOR THE PENNSYLVANIA LEGISLATURE: “Pennsylvania is at a crossroads. For too long, LGBTQ Pennsylvanians have lived with the threat of being fired or discriminated against solely because of who they are or who they love,” said HRC Pennsylvania State Director Ryan Matthews. “Pennsylvania is the only state in the northeast without a law prohibiting discrimination against LGBTQ people.  To change that, we must elect bold, progressive pro-equality leaders like State Senator Larry Farnese and Jessica Benham who will work to ensure LGBTQ Pennsylvanians gain the full legal equality they deserve.” More from HRC. 

.@HRC is proud to endorse pro-equality leaders State Senator @FarneseForPA for reelection and @jessicalbenham for the Pennsylvania State House.

With them, we can work to ensure LGBTQ Pennsylvanians gain the full legal equality they deserve.

Learn more �� t.co/ytljhyATF6

— HRC in Pennsylvania (@HRC_PA) May 1, 2020

HRC MARKS ASIAN PACIFIC AMERICAN HERITAGE MONTH: As we take time to honor the advocates and allies who have driven our movement forward at the intersections of LGBTQ experience and Asian Pacific Islander (API) identities, it’s important to also acknowledge the ongoing challenges and barriers the community still face. From visibility on television and in movies to published works and representation in public office, APIs are still fighting for diverse representation and equality across the board. Read more from HRC. 

HRC RECOGNIZES MENTAL HEALTH AWARENESS MONTH: Now more than ever, it’s crucial that we shine a light on mental health in the LGBTQ community. We must ensure that all people — regardless of where they are in life — receive the support needed to truly thrive. The ongoing COVID-19 pandemic has only exacerbated mental health concerns for many in our community, especially for those disproportionately impacted by the pandemic including communities of color and people living with HIV/AIDS. While the current environment we live in presents challenges, our community has always been one of resilience, perseverance and strength in the face of adversity. Read more from HRC. 

AS LGBTQ YOUTH MAY BE SOCIAL DISTANCING IN HOMES THAT DO NOT AFFIRM THEIR IDENTITIES, MANY ARE WORKING TO BUILD AFFIRMING ONLINE COMMUNITIES: More from Insider. 

HRC JOINS UNITED WE DREAM AND MORE THAN 260 ORGS IN CALLING ON BETSY DEVOS TO INCLUDE UNDOCUMENTED STUDENTS IN STUDENT ASSISTANCE: More from HRC. 

HRC REMEMBERS LGBTQ ACTIVIST TERRY FLEMING, WHO PASSED AWAY IN FLORIDA THIS WEEK: More from The Gainesville Sun.  

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ALICE WU’S (@thatalicewu) QUEER ROM-COM THE HALF OF IT PREMIERES ON NETFLIX TODAY: Read more from The New York Times. 

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

Gay Times interviews Billy Porter (@theebillyporter) on his powerful new single, “For What It’s Worth;” NBC Out profiles new lesbian Netflix documentary A Secret Love 

Have you heard @theebillyporter’s latest single? ��Check out his powerful single aimed at encouraging young people to turn out the vote this November and make their voices heard. t.co/sdDPG2gBbd

— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) April 30, 2020

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