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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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Brittney Griner Found Guilty, Sentenced To 9 Years

Brittney Griner found guilty in Russia, sentenced to 9 years in penal colony
WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner (photo: Lorie Shaull – CC License)
WNBA star Brittney Griner has been found guilty of attempting to smuggle illegal narcotics into Russia. As a result, she’s been sentenced to 9 years in a penal colony, near the maximum penalty. Continue reading “Brittney Griner Found Guilty, Sentenced To 9 Years”

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Rugby Star Toby Rudolf: “I’ve Kissed Many Gay Men, Straight Women, & Gay Women”

Toby Rudolf (via Instagram)
Cronulla Sharks forward Toby Rudolf spoke to the Sydney Morning Herald about the decision of seven Manly Sea Eagle rugby players to boycott a game this week after refusing to wear rainbow-themed Pride jerseys for the event. Rudolf, known for his big hair and bigger personality, shared that while he identifies as heterosexual, he believes “love is love, and I love to share it with everyone.” Continue reading “Rugby Star Toby Rudolf: “I’ve Kissed Many Gay Men, Straight Women, & Gay Women””

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Carl Nassib Shares His Coming Out Journey With GMA

Carl Nassib sat down for a candid chat about his coming out journey and what was his deciding factor in coming out

A year after becoming the first active out player in the NFL, Carl Nassib sat down for a chat with Good Morning America’s Michael Strahan. Throughout the chat, Nassib was unfiltered and candid about how he arrived at his decision to come out, the moment before, and how he feels today. Continue reading “Carl Nassib Shares His Coming Out Journey With GMA”

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NFL’s Carl Nassib Will Match Up To $100K In Trevor Project Donations

Carl Nassib, the only out player in the NFL, has announced he will match donations to The Trevor Project this Pride Month up to $100K.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib (images via Instagram)
Out NFL player Carl Nassib is celebrating Pride by announcing he will match up to $100,000 in donations to The Trevor Project this Pride Month. Continue reading “NFL’s Carl Nassib Will Match Up To $100K In Trevor Project Donations”

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Tyler Henry Is Back + More News Stories You Might Have Missed

Tyler Henry is back with a new Netflix series "Life After Death with Tyler Henry" Some news items you might have missed: • NewNowNext: Tyler Henry (above), better known as the “Hollywood Medium” from his E! reality series, is back in the new Netflix series Life After Death with Tyler Henry, which takes Henry from the mansions of rich celebrity clients to readings with everyday fans. Continue reading “Tyler Henry Is Back + More News Stories You Might Have Missed”

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Carl Nassib Says Coming Out Was “Stressful” But Did It For LGBTQ Youth

Carl Nassib, of the Las Vegas Raiders, says coming out as gay was "stressful" but also exciting to bring LGBTQ visibility and representation to the NFL.
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib (images via Instagram)

In his first public remarks since the end of the NFL season, Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib says coming out as gay was “stressful” last summer but he felt strongly about bringing visibility and representation to the NFL for LGBTQ youth. Continue reading “Carl Nassib Says Coming Out Was “Stressful” But Did It For LGBTQ Youth”