WATCH: Gaga’s ‘Rain On Me’ routine almost ends in tragedy for one fan

Lady Gaga released her duet with Arianna Grande last week, entitled “Rain On Me”. Fans have praised the video and worked hard to learn the dance moves, posting the results to social media.

What could be more impressive than just recreating the moves? How about performing the dance as actual rain lashes down upon you?

Related: Gay Twitter is at war over Lady Gaga’s song “Rain on Me” and it’s getting vicious

When one social media influencer, Andres Castro (@andresqcastro) in Houston, Texas, saw rain forecast, the vegan chef took the opportunity to show off his “Rain On Me” moves in his back yard. However, the routine had to be quickly aborted when a tree came hurtling toward him.

Much of South Texas was lashed by extreme storms yesterday, with some local authorities even issuing tornado warnings.

@andresqcastroAlmost died doing the Rain on Me dance. ##rainonme ##fail ##fyp @arianagrande @ladygaga♬ Rain On Me – Lady Gaga & Ariana Grande

Castro also posted the video to Twitter, where’s it’s been viewed over a million times. “I said Rain on Me not drop a tree on me,” he said in a caption accompanying the video.

I said Rain on Me not drop a tree on me @ArianaGrande @ladygaga #rainonme pic.twitter.com/n6wUg34RIc

— A N D R E S (@andresqcastro) May 27, 2020

He also posted before and after photos of the damage.

Before & After pic.twitter.com/KZ7IL5u7or

— A N D R E S (@andresqcastro) May 28, 2020

In answer to one person’s question, he assured followers the incident was not planned and was indeed very frightening.

Not planned. Was frightening af haha

— A N D R E S (@andresqcastro) May 28, 2020

Many commentators quipped on the lyrics to Gaga’s new single.

but he’d rather be dry…

— ChromaticaBoy (@alalgagalala) May 27, 2020

Others wondered if the tree was homophobic.

That tree said NO TO GAY RIGHTS

— Kylie Gabor (@iamkyliegabor) May 27, 2020

We’re glad to report Andres appeared unhurt by the incident. Lady Gaga’s new album, Chromatica, is released tomorrow.

Delivering #Chromatica myself to every retailer around the world… in Chromatica time and distance do not exist t.co/4Kko04hk4v pic.twitter.com/vKEpyxLcBg

— Lady Gaga (@ladygaga) May 27, 2020

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One Million Moms Claims Disney is ‘Promoting Sin to Children’ with Gay Lead Character in ‘Out’

Not surprisingly, the anti-LGBT hate group One Million Moms is calling for people to cancel their Disney+ subscriptions, after the service begin streaming Out, Pixar’s first film featuring a gay main character.

As we reported last week, Out tells the story of Greg, who is trying to find the courage to come out to his parents and reveal to them that he is in a relationship with a man, named Manuel.

One Million Moms notes that at the end of the short film, viewers learn (SPOILER ALERT) that Greg’s mother already knew her son’s secret.

“Both Greg’s mother and father gladly accept Greg’s relationship with Manuel. Greg and Manuel are shown being affectionate throughout the film before kissing at the end,” One Million Moms reports.

“Disney has been criticized by homosexual activists in the past for its lack of LGBTQ characters in its programs. But recently Disney has increased its inclusion of LGBTQ characters in supporting roles. Christian families have noticed the increase and spoken out about it,” the group writes. “Christian parents who have a Disney+ subscription should seriously consider canceling it since Disney cannot be trusted. Disney is clearly supporting unbiblical values and promoting sin to children. We need to stand together to preserve the innocence of our children.”

As of Thursday, the group’s petition calling for Disney to stop streaming Out had garnered 10,495 signatures. Needless to say, though, One Millions Moms isn’t the only right-wing group that has expressed outrage over the film.

The Friendly Atheist reports: One right-wing website referred to it as the “normalization of sexual perversion.” LifeSiteNews said the film was the most recent example of Disney and Pixar “pushing the homosexual agenda”… which apparently means acknowledging the existence of gay people. That site also suggested that Disney’s lower recent stock price was due to “its promotion of the LGBT agenda,” and not the pandemic shutting down Disney World and all the other attractions. Creationist Ken Ham also said the point of the movie was to “push the LGBTQ agenda on kids” — as if seeing a gay couple on screen will somehow make them gay — before pivoting to advertise his own live-streaming service.

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#AM_Equality: May 28, 2020

NEW REPORT SHOWS 40% INCREASE IN CHILD WELFARE AGENCIES WORKING WITH HRC FOUNDATION TOWARD FULLY LGBTQ-INCLUSIVE & AFFIRMING CARE: Today, HRC Foundation released Change-Makers in Child Welfare 2020 — a report highlighting the Foundation’s All Children — All Families (ACAF) program’s partnership with 100 organizations across the country working to improve the services they provide to the LGBTQ community, including children in foster care and prospective foster and adoptive parents. “Today, children in foster care are facing a national crisis on top of a personal crisis. Our work to end anti-LGBTQ discrimination in child welfare is more important than ever,” said HRC President Alphonso David (@AlphonsoDavid). “The organizations highlighted in this report are working with the Human Rights Campaign to ensure anti-LGBTQ bias does not get in the way of life-saving services for children and families.” More from HRC. 

THURSDAY FEATURE — HRC MOURNS THE LOST OF LEGENDARY ADVOCATE LARRY KRAMER: “At the beginning of the HIV and AIDS crisis — when thousands of LGBTQ people and people of color were dying — Larry Kramer spoke up when our government was silent,” said HRC President Alphonso David. “Larry’s unending courage and tireless efforts helped awaken a nation to the urgent crisis of HIV and AIDS and brought us closer to a cure than ever before. Through his life and work, Larry Kramer inspired generations of advocates, many of whom are alive today because he dared to speak out and act up.” More from New York Daily News and HRC. 

Larry Kramer acted up, spoke out and awakened a nation to the urgent crisis of HIV&AIDS. As we mourn his loss, we must rededicate ourselves to finally ending the HIV&AIDS epidemic, which continues to largely impact people of color. t.co/lUCiURAmOb

— Alphonso David (@AlphonsoDavid) May 27, 2020

HRC LAUNCHES VOTE EQUAL, VOTE SAFE INITIATIVE: “In the upcoming months, the Human Rights Campaign will work with leaders across the country to educate voters about how they can safely make their voices heard at the ballot box,” said HRC President Alphonso David. “The Vote Equal, Vote Safe initiative will build on our proven relationships across the country to advocate for the increased funding and new regulations needed to ensure safe and flexible voting options.” More from Washington Blade and HRC. 

HRC ENDORSES…

PRO-EQUALITY LEADERS ACROSS CALIFORNIA: “LGBTQ people are facing severe economic consequences from the ongoing pandemic, working with fewer protections and dealing with disproportionate consequences compared to non-LGBTQ workers,” said HRC President Alphonso David. “Now more than ever, we must work to ensure every American, regardless of their sexual orientation or gender identity, has the opportunity to operate from a level playing field.” Read the full endorsement list from HRC. 

REP. DINA TITUS FOR RE-ELECTION: “Last year, Rep. Dina Titus, and the pro-equality majority made history — passing federal protections for LGBTQ people for the first time,” said HRC President Alphonso David. “We must ensure we maintain the pro-equality House majority and reelecting a true-ally like Rep. Dina Titus is absolutely crucial to that.” More from HRC. 

STUDY SHOWS MORE THAN TWO-THIRDS OF THE MILITARY SUPPORTS TRANSGENDER SERVICEMEMBERS: More from LAist.

IN THE STATES

TENNESSEE HOUSE RETURNS, CONTINUES WORK TO ADVANCE ANTI-LGBTQ BILLS: More from WDEF and Out & About Nashville.

GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS

FRANCE ELECTS MARIE CAU AS ITS FIRST TRANSGENDER MAYOR: More from BBC and NBC. 

CANADIAN CITY BANS SO-CALLED “CONVERSION THERAPY” TO PROTECT LGBTQ YOUTH: Calgary is the latest Canadian municipality to ban so-called “conversion therapy,” but a federal ban on the discredited practice has yet to be debated in the House of Commons. More from HuffPost. 

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

TV Guide shares nine LGBTQ shows to watch for Pride Month

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Fires Rage In Minneapolis After Protesters Clash with Police Over George Floyd’s Death: WATCH

One person was killed — and multiple buildings set ablaze — during a second night of protests over the death of George Floyd, the 46-year-old black man killed by police on Memorial Day in Minneapolis.

The Associated Press reports: Protesters began gathering in the early afternoon near the city’s 3rd Precinct station, in the southern part of the city where 46-year-old George Floyd died on Memorial Day after an officer knelt on his neck until he became unresponsive. News helicopter footage showed protesters milling in streets near the city’s 3rd Precinct station, with some running in and out of nearby stores. A Target, a Cub Foods, a Dollar Tree and an auto parts store all showed signs of damage and looting. As darkness fell, fire erupted in the auto parts store, and city fire crews rushed to control it. Protesters set other fires in the street. … Mayor Jacob Frey tweeted for calm early Thursday. “Please, Minneapolis, we cannot let tragedy beget more tragedy,” he said on Twitter. He also asked for the public’s help in keeping the peace. The officer and three others were fired Tuesday, and on Wednesday, Frey called for him to be criminally charged.

More from CNN: In Los Angeles, hundreds of people marched to protest Floyd’s death and police brutality. At one point, some demonstrators attacked a California Highway Patrol car. … In Memphis, Tennessee, police responded to a protest in riot gear and at least two people were arrested, CNN affiliate WHBQ reported. The unrest followed the shock and anger that poured through communities across the country as video of Floyd’s last moments alive began circulating on social media. The 46-year-old man was handcuffed and on the ground as he pleaded that he couldn’t breathe while a police officer held him down with a knee on his neck. Three others were also at the scene. The four officers involved in the man’s death have been fired from the Minneapolis Police Department. But Floyd’s family say they want murder charges against all four. 

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