Wis. Marriages Likely to Halt Today

A federal judge will probably to allow the state to continue enforcing its same-sex marriage ban while her ruling against it is appealed.

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Trudy Ring

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Celebrities Show Heart for amfAR's Inspiration Gala (VIDEO)

This week, The Foundation of AIDS Research (amfAR) held their 5th annual Inspiration Gala at the beautiful Plaza Hotel in New York City to raise funds and awareness for their continuing dedication to end the global AIDS epidemic through the support of AIDS research, HIV prevention, treatment education, and the advocacy of sound AIDS-related public policy.

The flawless Josh Wood-produced black-tie event, hosted by actor Josh Duhamel, attracted celebrities of the fashion and entertainment world including Orange Is The New Black actress Laverne Cox, European Editor-at-Large of American Vogue Hamish Bowles, Grammy Award winner Fergie and actor Zachary Quinto. After a few cocktails, guests were presented with a menswear designer fashion show featuring male models Alex Lundqvist, Tyson Beckford & The Stenmark Twins in original print-themed looks by Ferragamo, Thom Browne and Mr. Turk. After the runway show, guests dined with amfAR Chairman Kenneth Cole and amfAR CEO Kevin Frost for a live auction to further contribute to the $388 million already raised by amfAR since being founded in 1985 by Dr. Mathilde Krim. Sarah Jessica Parker presented an Inspiration Award to HBO President of Programming Michael Lombardo, while Matt Bomer, star of HBO’s The Normal Heart, honored Calvin Klein for their support and contribution to the foundation which was accepted by the companies Men’s Creative Designer Italo Zucchelli and Womans’s Creative Designer Francisco Costa. The HRH Crown Princess Mette-Marit of Norway was also honored by Vogue Italia Editor-In-Chief Franca Sozzani. The gala was highlighted by a performance from the band New Order.

The gala is a reminder that although much progress has been made, the disease still affects millions around the world from all walks of life and has killed an estimated 21.8 million including 4.3 million children under 15. The Normal Heart may have educated us on how events unfolded when the virus first became known but, as one of the world’s leading nonprofit organizations, amfAR celebrates its success in funding more than 3,300 grants to researchers around the world working to find a cure. amfAR’s undeniable accomplishments in helping to provide the 36 million people living with AIDS today with the medicines to live a longer and healthier life gives hope that there is an end to such a crisis.

amfAR’s “Countdown to a Cure for AIDS” is a research initiative is designed to intensify amfAR’s cure-focused HIV research programs and aimed at finding cure for HIV by 2020. Until then, the organization continues to host events around the world.

www.amfar.org

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Activists warn of trans suicide risk in England as surgery delayed

Leading surgeon leaves NHS, increasing gender surgery wait times. Even patients with complications after their operation face delays

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trisrs

www.gaystarnews.com/article/activists-warn-trans-suicide-risk-england-surgery-delayed130614

This Guy Tried To Buy Sex With A Salad; It Didn’t Go So Well

It’s one of the oldest pickup lines in the book — “I’ll give you a salad from Applebee’s if you blow me.”

Works for me every time, especially if I add grilled chicken and a miso dressing. And that’s not a euphemism.

But unfortunately for Alonzo Liverman of Daytona Beach, FL, all he got for his leafy greens were a short stint in jail and a $500 fine when he propositioned an undercover police officer with the deal.

It was all part of a reverse prostitution sting operation by the Daytona police force, which seems like a waste of time, energy and money if you ask me.

So the guy wanted a BJ for a salad, what’s the big deal?

At least he’s promoting good nutrition.

Via Orlando Sentinal

Dan Tracer

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Wrestling Legend Pat Patterson Comes Out as Gay: VIDEO

Andy Towle

www.towleroad.com/2014/06/wrestling-legend-pat-patterson-comes-out-as-gay-video.html

WATCH: Gay Pol Features Husband in Charming Campaign Ad

Brett Smiley, a gay mayoral candidate in Providence, R.I., may have released the most adorable campaign ad yet.

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Daniel Reynolds

www.advocate.com/politics/politicians/2014/06/13/watch-gay-pol-features-husband-charming-campaign-ad

WWE Legend Pat Patterson Comes Out As Gay
WWE legend Pat Patterson has come out as gay.

As TMZ first reported, the 73-year-old wrestling icon spoke at length about his sexuality for the first time publicly in a clip from the reality series, “Legends’ House.”

“For once in my life, I’m gonna be me now,” a teary-eyed Patterson says. “I survived all this, being gay … I lived with that for 50-something years.”

Fortunately, the response Patterson then receives from his “Legends’ House” cast mates is truly heartwarming.

As the Bleacher Report pointed out, however, the Canadian-born Patterson’s announcement was actually taped in 2012, but didn’t become public until Thursday, June 12, when the season finale aired.

Meanwhile, WWE commentator Jim Ross suggested that Patterson’s declaration came as no surprise to wrestling industry insiders.

“@Jmhixson6932: @JRsBBQ any comment on Pat Patterson coming out on legend house”

Happy for Pat but old news. It shouldn’t matter.

— Jim Ross (@JRsBBQ) June 13, 2014

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