First Attack Ad Aligning Donald Trump and Down-Ballot Senate Republicans

Should Donald Trump become the Republican nominee for president (and it’s looking like that’s where the GOP is headed), you can expect to see a LOT more campaign spots like this from Democratic U.S. Senate candidates who declare their support for the Donald.

From Connor Eldridge, Democratic candidate for U.S. Senate in Arkansas.

Carly Fiorina Falls Off Stage After Introducing Ted Cruz At Campaign Stop

After introducing Sen. Ted Cruz and family at a campaign stop, “running mate” Carly Fiorina fell off the front of the stage.

First she dropped like a rock in the GOP White House hopeful standings, and now this.

Trump supporters immediately took to social media to note that Cruz didn’t even notice the fall, continuing to shake hands with his supporters.

(h/t JMG)

NYC: One-Of-A-Kind Joan Rivers’ “Rainbow Coat” To Be Auctioned At ‘Night At The Pier’ Gala

PEOPLE reports that a one-of-a-kind rainbow coat, designed by Broadway costume designer William Ivey Long and originally worn by Joan Rivers at a Las Vegas Pride event, has been donated to the Family Equality Council to be included in their upcoming auction.

“My mother loved, respected and celebrated families of all kinds,” Melissa, 48, said in a press release for the auction, which will take place May 9 at the Night at the Pier gala at Pier 60 in New York City.

“She would be thrilled to know that her coat, which celebrates diversity, is being sold to benefit loving families,” added Melissa.

“Joan Rivers was a celebrity pioneer in her unbridled support of the LGBT community,” said Ian Patrick, Deputy Director of Events at Family Equality Council. “We are honored to offer this precious piece of her legacy to support our work to secure a rightful place for LGBTQ-headed families in America.”

The coat, which Joan originally wore at the Las Vegas Pride Parade in 2012, is a glittery gold gown adorned with a ruffled-neckline, and opens up to reveal a sparkly rainbow lining.

It was designed by Broadway costume designer William Ivey Long at Joan’s request and will be available for bidding at the auction itself as well as online ahead of time.

Shirtless, Hunky Gymnasts Of 4G Use Skills & Cut Bodies On ‘Britains Got Talent’

The four sexy, sculpted gymnasts of 4G made quite and impression with their debut performance on Britain’s Got Talent.

Judge David Walliams encouraged the ‘men’s artistic gymnastic act’ to strip down to their thongs next time, while Judge Alesha Dixon said: “Oh my Goodness, that is some serious six packs. You’re brilliant at what you do, you look fantastic and I really enjoyed it, well done!”

I can certainly see their appeal. Can’t you?

Trailer: “Beautiful Something”

Joseph Graham’s Beautiful Something will have a May 17th digital and cable release after an acclaimed year on the LGBT festival circuit and a theatrical run in New York and LA.

The film was a hit on the festival circuit were it was featured at prominent film festivals like Miami Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, San Diego LGBT Film Festival, Outfest, Reeling Chicago (Jury Award Best Actor, Ensemble Cast), Hong Kong Lesbian & Gay Film Festival, Tampa International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, Sacramento International Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, Seattle Lesbian & Gay Film Festival, Southwest Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, Fort Lauderdale Gay & Lesbian Film Festival, Taiwan International Queer Film Festival, Out on Film Atlanta, Indianapolis LGBT Film Festival, Mardi Gras Film Festival Sydney, Melbourne Queer Film Festival and the Torino Gay & Lesbian Film Festival.

The critics were duly impressed:

• “an enthralling and audacious piece of film making” ”reckless and bold” – San Diego Gay and Lesbian News

• “rough, sharp and to the point” – Frontiers Media

• “well-sketched personas that spark off each-other brilliantly” – Gay Times

You can find the film on iTunes here.

Beautiful Something follows four men on their interlocking searches for sex, art, love, and identity within the City of Brotherly Love.

Synopsis:

In one desperate night, four disparate gay men cruise Philadelphia in pursuit of ever-elusive human connection.

Brian (Sheppard), a poet with an already-spent advance and a looming deadline, seeks distraction at dusk-whether that means a hook-up (or two) or confessing his love to his straight best friend.

Drew (Domingo), a renowned sculptor in love with his boyish muse, is eager to finish his latest creation. His model Jim (Ryan) is an unpredictable aspiring actor prone to dramatic outbursts. Simultaneously aroused and intimidated by Drew’s talent and devotion, Jim yearns for a modicum of freedom from the sculptor’s attentions.

Rounding out the quartet is Bob (Lescault), a wealthy, alcoholic talent agent, cruising the Philadelphia backstreets for a “beautiful something.” Despite his aimlessness, he usually finds his target.

Bernie Sanders Says Democratic Convention Will Be “Contested”

Sen. Bernie Sanders says the Democratic convention will be a “contested” convention because Hillary Clinton can’t get to the 2.383 delegate total without super-delegates.

His view is that the super-delegates from the states he won should align with him, and not Clinton.

However, the rules for super-delegates is that they are not bound by any metric when it comes down to who they vote for at the convention. Hillary Clinton currently has 2,165 delegates (including super-delegates). Sanders has 1,357 (including super-delegates).

I’m not sure why Sanders believes Clinton’s supers would jump ship when she’s winning both the delegate count and the popular vote.

New Ad Campaign Explains North Carolina’s ‘Bathroom Law’ With Actual Trans Person

From Freedom For All Americans:

In this new ad, Zeke Christopoulos – a transgender man who lives in Asheville, North Carolina – and two of his professional colleagues discuss their concerns about the discriminatory House Bill 2, which knocked down existing non-discrimination protections for LGBT people and banned transgender people from using public restrooms.

One of Zeke’s co-workers, Patricia Hickling Beckman, shares her initial reactions to learning Zeke transitioned from female to male, and Zeke explains the absurd possibility of what could happen to him under HB 2 when a transgender man like himself uses a public bathroom.