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Trump Denies He Ever Told NBC’s Lester Holt He Fired Comey Over Russian Investigation

Donald Trump

On May 12, 2017, in front of a national TV audience, Donald J. Trump told NBC news anchor Lester Holt why he fired former FBI Director James Comey:

“In fact when I decided to just do it [fire Comey], I said to myself, I said ‘you know, this Russia thing with Trump and Russia is a made-up story.'”

Today, that same Donald Trump (we think – unless aliens have invaded his body) tweeted to the world, “Not that it matters but I never fired James Comey because of Russia! The Corrupt Mainstream Media loves to keep pushing that narrative, but they know it is not true!”

And yes, his followers will believe him.

Meanwhile, the Twitterverse kept trying to default to the actual truth:

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News Round-Up: May 30, 2018

Some news items you might have missed:

• InstaStud Ace Cee (above) “Ain’t got no sweat left to shed.”

• A survey from the University of Oregon of 27,000 students shows that LGBT students are likely to be subject to twice as much “verbal, physical, psychological, and sexual violence” as their peers.

• According to EW, television network ABC is exploring ideas to keep the cast of Roseanne employed, perhaps in a new series – sans Roseanne, of course. #MeetTheBonners?

• A Republican lawmaker says porn is to blame for the increase in school shootings. #Huh?

• “Totally-not-gay” former Congressman Aaron Schock lost his request in appeals court that criminal indictments be dismissed. The 36-year-old is facing 22 counts of corruption.

• Out pro wrestler Anthony Bowens wrote his boyfriend a romantic song for his birthday. #Awwww

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Woof Wednesday: Andrew Christian’s New Trophy Boy Is Hot!

(Photo: jessediamondfitness/Instagram)

Jesse Diamond, a personal trainer based in San Diego, California, is the first transgender man to be featured in a Pride campaign for underwear designer Andrew Christian.

In an interview with Gay Star News, Diamond says joining the Andrew Christian crew is a dream come true. It’s his first modeling gig and he’s clearly ecstatic about the opportunity.

‘When I started working out about five years ago, my dream was basically to become Marky Mark. I wanted to be an underwear model, a buff guy, and I’ve been buying Andrew Christians for years. So it was definitely like a dream come true for me.”

Diamond shares that he began transitioning four years ago (he began presenting as male at the age of 3) and was able to ‘pass’ pretty quickly. He adds that he’s aware some trans folks aren’t so fortunate.

One of the biggest difficulties for the 27-year-old during transitioning has been to find clients for his personal training business.

“Most of the other people I’ve worked with have been trans people,” says Diamond. “Cis males don’t seem to want to work with me because of my stature. I’m too small. And then women don’t want to work with me because I’m too muscular.”

Diamond is featured in Christian’s annual Proud campaign which promotes the brand during Pride season.

Christian told Gay Star News he’s thrilled to have Diamond join his team.

“Andrew Christian was one of the first, out, loud and proud LGBTQ companies, we are so happy that we now have Jesse as part of our team,” said Christian.

Noting the current political landscape for the LGBTQ community, Christian says,”It is extremely important that we all stick together and support each other in every way possible especially being inclusive and celebrating the amazing diversity in our community.”

The famed underwear designer added, “We also have several other shoots scheduled with trans models that we are very excited about.”

Check out more from Jesse Diamond below. #woof

A post shared by Life Coach ⚧ NASM certified PT (@jessediamondfitness) on May 17, 2018 at 4:26am PDT

(h/t Gay Star News)

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Sean Hayes Busts A Move Filling In On ELLEN

Wil & Grace star Sean Hayes filled in as guest host on ELLEN and danced his butt off
Sean Hayes fills in on ELLEN

Will & Grace star Sean Hayes filled in for Ellen DeGeneres today as guest-host for her talk show.

Explaining her absence, Hayes shared, “She tripped and fell and is trapped under the weight of her own wallet.” He then admitted, “I really don’t know where she is. I assume Home Depot – that’s where all the lesbians go…?”

Along the way, Hayes reminded the audience that, although he hasn’t hosted a ‘talk show’ before, he does have some experience to draw upon.

“I do know my way around a television stage – I’m on a little show called Will & Grace,” said the sitcom veteran.

“And before that, I was on another show – called Will & Grace.”

“I’ve also been on Broadway. Maybe you’ve heard of the award-winning musical, Hamilton? (Applause) I saw that, too.”

Hayes assured the ELLEN audience that he’s “not going to change” anything in the show, except for that dancing thing.

“I don’t have anything prepared,” says Hayes. “And these shoes aren’t even good for dancing.”

Annnnnd, cue the music.

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Roseanne Barr Blames Racist Twitter Rant On Ambien

Roseanne Barr

Roseanne Barr took to Twitter today (I thought she quit Twitter…???) to explain that her online meltdown yesterday that resulted in her #1 sitcom on ABC being cancelled was really due to the sleep medication Ambien.

“It was 2 in the morning and I was ambien-tweeting-it was memorial day too-i went 2 far & do not want it defended-it was egregious Indefensible,” she wrote. “I made a mistake I wish I hadn’t but… don’t defend it please. ty.”

The tweet, like many others on her account, has since been deleted.

CNN anchor John Berman wasn’t buying it:

And Sanofi, the maker of Ambien, trolled back:

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Colton Haynes Hits On Nick Robinson In Deleted Scene From “Love, Simon”

Colton Haynes (L) and Nick Robinson (R)

And you wondered where out actor Colton Haynes was during the whole Love, Simon movie?

He was right there!

Well, and then he wasn’t.

It seems Colton shot a scene with young protagonist Simon (played by Nick Robinson) in his character’s first visit to a gay bar egged on by his straight friend Nick Eisner (played by Jorge Lendeborg Jr.). The scene would have occurred after Simon is outed in the film.

But, in the end, it didn’t really further the plot, so the segment was cut.

But we’ve got it here!

How many young gays had a similar experience their first time “out?”

Watch below.

Another deleted scene shows the Atlanta Eagle was almost Simon’s first gay bar:

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SWEET – Lesbian Couple Unexpectedly Propose To Each Other At The Same Time

Becky McCabe (L) and Jessa Gillaspie (R)

Sweet story for Hump Day.

When Becky McCabe dropped to one knee to propose to longtime girlfriend, Jessa Gillaspie screamed and had to take a step back.

Not because she didn’t want to say “yes” but because Jesse had planned to propose as well that very same evening!

They basically proposed to each other at the same time!

The cell phone video of the dual proposals has gone viral with tons of folks (including Good Morning America) picking up the charming story.

The happy couple wants the whole world to know how much they love each other and they appreciate the outpouring of support.

Watch the moment below.

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Australia’s Jordan Bruno Named Mr. Gay World 2018

Australian chef and author Jordan Bruno named Mr. Gay World 2018
Jordan Bruno, Mr. Gay World 2018
(photo: Fred LeMarche)

Australian author and chef Jordan Bruno has been crowned Mr. Gay World 2018.

This marks the first time an Aussie has taken the coveted title since the competition began ten years ago.

According to the official website, the aim of the global contest is to “inspire and empower gay men to come together in a public performance that would show the world that being gay encompasses a broad spectrum.”

Over an intense four days, contestants compete in several categories including a sports challenge, a photo shoot competition, a runway fashion show and a swim suit competition.

Bruno won six out of 12 competition categories including personal interview, social responsibility, best in formal wear, online vote, photogenic and face of 2018.

“I was overwhelmed and it’s really an honor. For Australia, it gives us visibility and recognition, but it also gives us permission to help the world now. With the title behind me, I’m able to shine a light on different LGBTI issues across the world,” said Bruno.

The handsome 26-year-old says he wants to use his title to help bring the LGBTQ community together by addressing issues like femme shaming, body issues, lesbian discrimination at pride events and more.

New Zealand’s Ricky Devine-White and India’s Samarpan Maiti won second and third place respectively.

Bruno says he became close to his competitors over the course of the contest telling Attitude Magazine, “The fact [is] that you are in a competition and you’re also like a family at the same time, which is quite interesting because you are competing against each other but also each other’s best friend as well.”

“I’ll keep in touch with all of these guys, they are now part of the family when we travel to their countries,” he added.

Check out more pics of the woofy Mr. Jordan Bruno below.

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Trump Twitter Rant: I Wish I’d Never Hired Jeff Sessions

Donald Trump

Another day, another Twitter rant from Donald Trump.

On today’s menu: the Trumpster returns to an old favorite – “I wish I’d never hired Jeff Sessions as Attorney General.”

Ah yes, it’s an oldie but goodie.

Trump spun off several missives about Sessions’ recusal in the Russian interference investigation quoting outgoing Congressman Trey Gowdy:

“I don’t think so, I think what the President is doing is expressing frustration that Attorney General Sessions should have shared these reasons for recusal before he took the job, not afterward. If I were the President and I picked someone to be the country’s chief law enforcement officer, and they told me later, ‘oh by the way I’m not going to be able to participate in the most important case in the office, I would be frustrated too and that’s how I read that – Senator Sessions, why didn’t you tell me before I picked you……There are lots of really good lawyers in the country, he could have picked somebody else!” And I wish I did!

This is all probably related to a new report in The New York Times that shows Sessions traveled to Trump’s Mar-a-Lago resort in March of 2017 thinking he was going to discuss his boss’ proposed travel ban.

Instead, Trump reportedly asked Sessions to reverse his decision to recuse himself on the Russian investigation so that the president would have a “loyalist” in the mix. Sessions declined.

By the way, Trump might be quoting Rep. Trey Gowdy here, but he’s ignoring Gowdy’s support for the FBI’s use of an informant in the ongoing Russian probe.

From The Washington Post:

Outgoing Rep. Trey Gowdy (R-S.C.), the House Oversight Committee Chairman and Trump supporter, said in an interview on Fox that the FBI was justified in using a secret informant to assist in the Russia investigation. Gowdy, a member of the House Intelligence Committee, attended a classified Justice Department briefing last week over the FBI’s use of the confidential source, identified as Stefan A. Halper.

“President Trump himself in the Comey memos said if anyone connected with my campaign was working with Russia, I want you to investigate it, and it sounds to me like that is exactly what the FBI did,” Gowdy told host Martha MacCallum. “I think when the president finds out what happened, he is going to be not just fine, he is going to be glad that we have an FBI that took seriously what they heard.”

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News Round-Up: May 29, 2018

Some news items you might have missed this holiday weekend:

• InstaHunk Ace Cee (above) shares wisdom for the day: “Save water, shower together…”

• Check out the Australian hunk who just won Mr. Gay World 2018. Jordan Bruno hopes to use his title to address issues within the LGBTQ community like femme shaming, body issues, and lesbian discrimination at pride festivals.

• New York Police Department officers are in hot water over posing with a male stripper in just a G-string and boots.

• Democratic Senator Joe Manchin of West Virginia, considered the most vulnerable of Dem senators up for re-election this fall, leads his GOP opponent by 12 points in a new poll.

• A gay high school valedictorian, barred from giving his graduation speech because he used the phrase “the young people will win,” gave his speech anyway via a bullhorn. His school officials claimed the phrase, coined by the high school students in Parkland, Florida, was “too confrontational.”

• With Pride Month just days away, learn how the word “gay” shifted in meaning from “happy” to “homosexual from the folks at Origin of Everything: