PlayPride LGBT Festival September 4 – 14, 2014
PlayPride LGBT Festival A Competition of One-Act Plays September 4 – 14, 2014 Join us for an evening of inspiring and entertaining stories from and about the LGBT community. Six playwrights…
Martina Navratilova Creates More U.S. Open Magic By Proposing To Girlfriend On Big Screen
Martina Navratilova Creates More U.S. Open Magic By Proposing To Girlfriend On Big Screen
Martina Navratilova still knows how to rise to the occasion at the U.S. Open. This time, she did it by dropping to one knee.
More than 25 years after the tennis legend won her fourth and final single’s title in New York, Navratilova surprised her girlfriend, Julia Lemigova, with a proposal. The heartwarming moment was shown on the big screen at Arthur Ashe Stadium on Saturday, reported People.
#TennisChannel‘s @Martina Navratilova proposing in the TC @usopen suite! Congrats!! #shesaidyes #happilyeverafter pic.twitter.com/bDfdCVfDAD
— TennisChannelPR (@TennisChannelPR) September 6, 2014
“I was very nervous,” Navratilova said later, via The Associated Press. “It came off. She said yes. It was kind of an out-of-body experience. You’ve seen people propose at sporting events before, in movies, in real life. Here it was happening to me. It was like I was watching myself do it.”
The couple has been together since 2006, according to the Daily Mail. After #shesaidyes, Navratilova took to Twitter to thank her fans for the support.
Thanks everyone for your good wishes- I am very happy, so is Julia and our whole family:)
— Martina Navratilova (@Martina) September 6, 2014
Acceptance – LGBT – Mellen
Acceptance – LGBT – Mellen
A scene performed by the Mellen 9th Hour Leaders at a Supporting Players© training conducted by Cornerstone Productions LLC. For better resolution set quality at 720p or 1080p HD.
Pride Cymru
VOTE: Stoli Guy Dallas Winner Davidré Dead Drops To The Top
VOTE: Stoli Guy Dallas Winner Davidré Dead Drops To The Top
Davidré, the Stoli Guy Dallas winner, danced his way into the hearts of Dallas party-goers at the Round-Up Saloon during the GayCities-produced star search. His tumbling and dead dropping even had the talented guest co-host Alyssa Edwards gagging for more.
Now Davidré is getting ready to travel to New York City for the national finale. Will he be the one to claim the $10,000 prize?
Can you give us a little teaser of what your original talent showcase will be at the finale on September 18?
My original talent will be me doing a choreography routine to a mix track. I don’t want to reveal too much just yet, but I can say New York better be ready for me.
How did your friends and family react when you won Stoli Guy 2014 in your hometown?
Everyone was excited for me that I won, just congratulating me and telling me to keep up the good work when I go represent Dallas at the finale.
Being an LGBT ambassador for Stoli is an exciting job. Why do you think you’d be the best at it?
Best just at being myself, people respect you more when you are honest and genuine and actually care about something.
Why do you think being “authentic” is important in the LGBT community?
Being authentic is about being yourself, and owning who you are and not allowing others to decide life choices. Because at the end of the day, only you answer for how you live your life.
What inspired you to participate in Stoli Guy 2014?
This is the first competition I’ve ever done. The fact that they were looking for the right mix of talent and personality really inspired me to be a part.
Favorite Stoli Guy Cocktail: Boy Next Door (Stoli Blueberi + Lemonade) for sure!
Oscar Raymundo
Broward County, Florida May Start Issuing Gay Marriage Licenses Next Week After Appeal Deadline Passes
Broward County, Florida May Start Issuing Gay Marriage Licenses Next Week After Appeal Deadline Passes
A Broward County, Florida clerk is contemplating whether to start issuing marriage license to same-sex couples starting next week following the passing of an appeal deadline in a case overturning the state’s gay marriage ban, Equality Florida reports:
On August 4, Broward County Judge Cohen ruled Florida’s ban on marriage for same-sex couples unconstitutional – and included the state must recognize legal out of state marriages.
The judge stayed the ruling allowing for a 30-day appeal period. But as of Thursday, the deadline has passed and no appeal was made to the ruling.
The case involved a woman from Lake Worth, Heather Brassner, who was seeking a divorce from her estranged partner. The couple had a civil union in Vermont back in 2002.
The Miami Herald adds:
“Now we know the state isn’t appealing and we will have the first valid same-sex divorce in Florida,” said Coral Springs attorney Nancy Brodzki, who represents art dealer Heather Brassner in her divorce from Megan Lade. A hearing in the case, before Broward Circuit Judge Dale Cohen, is scheduled for 1:30 p.m. Wednesday for the divorce to become final.
“That very much leaves open the question as to whether the clerk of courts, on his own, will take it upon himself to say a judge in this circuit has [declared the ban] invalid and I will now issue marriage licenses to same-sex couples,” Brodzki said.
Broward County Clerk Howard Forman [pictured] said he expects to decide by early next week.
“I’m researching it as quickly as I can. We’ve been researching it for months,” Forman said Thursday evening. “Florida’s changing a lot and we’re vetting the issue as hard as we can.”
Joe.my.god adds “With 1.7M residents, Broward is Florida’s second-most populous county and includes the state’s highest concentrations of gay residents in Fort Lauderdale, Wilton Manors, and Oakland Park”
And although Attorney General Pam Bondi didn’t appeal this case, she did file a notice of an appeal in federal court on Thursday challenging a separate ruling striking down the state’s gay marriage ban.
Kyler Geoffroy
PlayPride LGBT Festival A Competition of One-Act Plays September 4 – 14, 2014
PlayPride LGBT Festival A Competition of One-Act Plays September 4 – 14, 2014
Join us for an evening of inspiring and entertaining stories from and about the LGBT community. Six playwrights will compete on behalf of their favorite charity for a chance to win $1000 for…
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WATCH: Pa. Trans Woman Sues Former Employer
WATCH: Pa. Trans Woman Sues Former Employer
More than seven years after Katie Lynn Blatt says she was fired from her job at sporting goods store Cabela’s, she’s filing a federal lawsuit alleging antitrans discrimination.
Sunnivie Brydum
www.advocate.com/politics/transgender/2014/09/06/watch-pa-trans-woman-sues-former-employer
Nick Jonas Attends The Gun Show, Harry Louis Gets Soapy And Andy Cohen Is Spread Eagle This Week On Instagram
Nick Jonas Attends The Gun Show, Harry Louis Gets Soapy And Andy Cohen Is Spread Eagle This Week On Instagram
We think you’ve heard enough about Zac Efron’s body (jk), dick pics, cruising woes and Tyler Posey’s Grindr account. Let’s check in with the #Instastuds for a refreshing SFW weekend buzz:
Andy Cohen is back in the recording studio with even shorter shorts and a wider spread eagle.
Stunt queen James Franco is channelling gay nostalgia with his new shaved head.
Zac Efron previews some shots from his upcoming film We Are Your Friends. Looks like they haven’t shot the shirtless scenes yet.
Colton Haynes sports a new shirt featuring his buddy Tyler Posey, who may or may not be 0 feet away.
Think we need a bigger jacuzzi @JamesLockie86 #ICantFitIn ???? pic.twitter.com/zNY3fBo1lQ
— Danielle Armstrong (@Daniarmstrong88) August 27, 2014
A woman took this nude jacuzzi shot of TOWIE stud James Lock. Get your pitchforks, boys.
Tom Daley enjoys some pool time with a pal while on vacation in Malibu.
Nick Jonas whips out his guns for the latest Kingdom promo posters.
EJ Johnson is far too fabulous for a front row seat at New York Fashion Week, so here he is sitting on the sidewalk in front of a bodega.
Your latest Grindr fave Tyler Posey wants to serenade you with an Echosmith song.
When divas collide: Yanis Marshall serves Tupperware realness with Drag Race alum Detox.
Here’s something you already knew: Ricky Martin sure cleans up nice.
If you’re not in to the anti-Bieber Austin Mahone already, you need to be.
Here’s the million-dollar view from Brad Goreski’s nether regions.
Have a seat, everyone. Amber Rose is going to show you how to twerk.
President Obama and First Lady Michelle Obama pose with some guy and that guy’s fiancé.
Laverne Cox posed with Naomi Campbell and for that moment, the world stood still.
Jared Leto hit the beach for some… yoga (?)
Former porn star Harry Louis is five complaints away from a suspended account.
Michael Lucas remembers Joan: “I am heartbroken.”
Enjoy this photo of Olympic diver Jack Laugher. We won’t be posting any more until he breaks up with his new girlfriend.
Or maybe Jack’s new girlfriend is a blessing in disguise? Now that she’s in the picture, Chris Mears is hanging out with Tom Daley again…
Olympic judo stud Ashley McKenzie teases another shot from his upcoming calendar release.
Kathy Griffin fondly remembers her legendary predecessor. Check out more of what she had to say to Anderson Cooper.
Drag Race winner Bianca Del Rio remembers Joan Rivers fondly: “ONE OF THE BEST DAYS OF MY LIFE!”
Leather daddy Terry Miller had some new head shots taken!
Jake Shears photographs his husband and their new “thrupple” partner Toby.
Congressman Aaron Schock learns what happens when the glass closet shatters LaGrange Lock opens and an unstoppable rush of media attention water comes rushing in to destroy his career the canal. We sure hope he listened closely.
Matthew Tharrett
UK Medic Who Faked Being Gay to Sexually Assault Women Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison
UK Medic Who Faked Being Gay to Sexually Assault Women Sentenced to 12 Years in Prison
A paramedic from Hertfordshire, England who claimed to be gay to befriend women before sexually assaulting his female victims has been convicted and will serve 12 years in prison, The Advertiser reports:
York Road resident Christopher Bridger, 25, was convicted of the five offences at Guildford Crown Court on July 30 this year following a 13-day trial.
In a statement, the police said that Bridger was a “sexual predator” who gained women’s confidence by pretending to be gay before committing his offences.
The Daily Mail adds:
Following an internal NHS inquiry, Surrey Police arrested Bridger in January 2013 and he denied any involvement, telling detectives that he was a gay man who had been in several same sex relationships.
He had been separately arrested by the Metropolitan Police and questioned in relation to the allegations while he was a student paramedic.
Bridger did admit having sex with his rape victim but claimed that it was consensual and an experience ‘that confirmed I am gay.’ […]
Describing impact statements written by Bridger’s victims, prosecutor Caroline Carberry said: ‘The overwhelming feeling of the victims in this case are those of disbelief, self-doubt, guilt, shame and a very real sense of betrayal by someone they trusted.
Kyler Geoffroy
