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Footballer Suspended/Fined For Homophobic Slur + More News

The English Football Association (FA) has fined and suspended a Manchester United player for calling an opposing player a homophobic slur during a game last year.

Some news items as we skip past this Hump Day:

• Them: The English Football Association (FA) has fined and suspended Jack Fletcher, a Manchester United player, for calling an opposing player a homophobic slur during a game last year.

• Variety: Barbra Streisand is reportedly in talks to perform at the 2026 Academy Awards in tribute to Robert Redford, her co-star in The Way We Were. Word is she may sing during the In Memoriam segment of the ceremony. Continue reading “Footballer Suspended/Fined For Homophobic Slur + More News”

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2024 Oscar Nominations Announced Including Several LGBTQ Nominees

The 96th Academy Awards are scheduled to air on Sunday, March 10, 2024 on ABC.

The 2024 Oscar nominations were announced today, with several out actors and LGBTQ-centric films being honored. Today’s news marks the first time two out LGBTQ actors (Colman Domingo, Jodie Foster) have been nominated for playing queer roles. Continue reading “2024 Oscar Nominations Announced Including Several LGBTQ Nominees”

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News: The Vivienne On Ice + LGBTQ ‘Best Song’ Oscar Winners + More

The Vivienne (images via official Facebook)
Some news items you might have missed: • Pink News: As she heads into the finals of Dancing on Ice, UK drag star The Vivienne, who opened up the world of drag to a whole new British audience when she won the first season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK back in 2019, reflects on the rapidly worsening situation for queens. Continue reading “News: The Vivienne On Ice + LGBTQ ‘Best Song’ Oscar Winners + More”

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Will Smith Banned From Oscars For 10 Years

Will Smith has been banned from attending the Oscars or any event held by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences for ten years.
Will Smith (screen capture)
Will Smith has been banned by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences from attending the Oscars or any Academy event for 10 years in response to Smith slapping and yelling obscenities at comedian Chris Rock at this year’s honors. Continue reading “Will Smith Banned From Oscars For 10 Years”