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Former Mr. Gay World Lawyers Up + More News

Louw Breytenbach - former Mr. Gay World pageant winner
Louw Breytenbach (via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • Queerty: Louw Breytenbach, a former Mr. Gay World pageant winner, has hired a lawyer to defend himself against the organization after it served him with a gag order.  Breytenbach refused to sign the final contract when he realized it stipulated the organization would be his exclusive agent for any bookings or acting gigs. Continue reading “Former Mr. Gay World Lawyers Up + More News”

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Officials: Southern Decadence Could Be Monkeypox Superspreader + More News

Health officials fear this year's Southern Decadence event in New Orleans - which draws between 100,00 and 300,000 participants - could become a monkeypox superspreader event.
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Some news items you might have missed: • Louisiana Illuminator: Southern Decadence, advertised as the largest LGBTQ+ festival held annually in the Deep South, is scheduled for Labor Day weekend (Sept. 1-5) in New Orleans. It typically attracts 100,000 to 300,000 participants. Health officials fear it could become a monkeypox superspreader event. Continue reading “Officials: Southern Decadence Could Be Monkeypox Superspreader + More News”

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Andy Cohen Talks Monkeypox + More News

Andy Cohen gets serious about monkeypox
Andy Cohen gets serious about monkeypox (screen capture)
Some news items you might have missed: • Instagram: Andy Cohen took a moment on his late night show Watch What Happens Live to get serious about the monkeypox outbreak. Btw, cases in the U.S. seem to be doubling every 7 days. Continue reading “Andy Cohen Talks Monkeypox + More News”

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Keegan Hirst Comes Out Of Retirement To Combat Homophobia + More News

Keegan Hirst, who became the first British professional rugby league footballer to come out as gay in 2015, and retired in 2020 has announced he will return to the sport, joining the Batley Bulldogs to increase visibility of gay players and combat homophobia in the sport.
Keegan Hirst (image via Instagram)
Some news stories you might have missed: • Back2Stonewall: Keegan Hirst, who became the first professional rugby league footballer in England to come out as gay in 2015, and retired in 2020 has announced he will return to the sport, joining the Batley Bulldogs to increase visibility of gay players and combat homophobia in the sport. Continue reading “Keegan Hirst Comes Out Of Retirement To Combat Homophobia + More News”

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Florida Continues Attacks On LGBTQs + More News

Florida advised school districts to ignore protections for LGBTQ students that President Joe Biden's administration is trying to implement, saying the anti-discrimination language is not binding law. Some news items you might have missed: • Edge Media: Florida advised school districts to ignore protections for LGBTQ students that President Joe Biden’s administration is trying to implement, saying the anti-discrimination language is not binding law. Continue reading “Florida Continues Attacks On LGBTQs + More News”

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NYC & DC Go To Single Monkeypox Vaccine Doses + More

New York City and Washington, D.C. health officials have decided to administer only one shot of the recommended two doses of the Jynneos vaccine to help give at least some protection to more folks in the highest risk groups.
100s lined up for monkeypox vaccinations in Brooklyn
As the monkeypox outbreak in the U.S. has now surpassed 5,000+ cases, New York City and Washington, D.C. health officials have decided to administer only one shot of the recommended two doses of the Jynneos vaccine to help give at least some protection to more folks in the highest risk groups. Continue reading “NYC & DC Go To Single Monkeypox Vaccine Doses + More”

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Will Smith Apologizes To Chris Rock + More News

Will Smith has again apologized to Chris Rock for slapping him during the Oscar telecast in a new video
Will Smith (screen capture)
Some news items you might have missed: • AP News: Will Smith has again apologized to Chris Rock for slapping him during the Oscar telecast in a new video, saying that his behavior was “unacceptable” and that he had reached out to the comedian to discuss the incident but was told Rock wasn’t ready. Continue reading “Will Smith Apologizes To Chris Rock + More News”