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George Santos Sues Jimmy Kimmel Over Cameo Videos + More News

George Santos sues Jimmy Kimmel

Some news items you might have missed:

• The Advocate: Disgraced out former Congressman George Santos is suing late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel for allegedly ‘deceiving’ him into making Cameo videos.

• Gr8erDays: Tony Ganios, the handsome actor known for playing “Meat” in Porky’s (1981), “Porky’s II: The Next Day (1983), and Porky’s Revenge (1985), died February 17 of a heart attack while being treated in an NYC hospital for a severe spinal cord infection. He was 64. Continue reading “George Santos Sues Jimmy Kimmel Over Cameo Videos + More News”

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Greece’s Parliament Has Approved Bill Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage

Greece's Parliament has approved a bill making same-sex marriage legal in the socially conservative nation

In a landmark victory for LGBTQ advocates, Greece’s Parliament has approved (by a vote of 176-76) a bill legalizing same-sex marriage in the socially conservative country. In doing so, Greece becomes the 16th European Union country to embrace marriage equality and the first Orthodox Christian nation to do so. Continue reading “Greece’s Parliament Has Approved Bill Legalizing Same-Sex Marriage”

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Tennessee Approves Bill Allowing Any Anyone To Refuse To Officiate Same-Sex Weddings

Tennessee

The Tennessee legislature has approved Senate Bill 596, which will allow any officiants – including government officials – to decline to perform weddings between LGBTQ or interracial couples. Continue reading “Tennessee Approves Bill Allowing Any Anyone To Refuse To Officiate Same-Sex Weddings”

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New Music From Dixon Dallas + Czechs On Same-Sex Marriage + More News

Dixon Dallas drops new single, "Something To Feel"

Some news items you might have missed: • Expats: As a same-sex marriage bill works its way through the Czech Republic’s parliament, a new poll shows that 80 percent of Czechs believe it won’t negatively affect their lives, and 11 percent expect an improvement. Continue reading “New Music From Dixon Dallas + Czechs On Same-Sex Marriage + More News”

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Univ. Of North Florida To Close LGBTQ Center + Marriage In Greece + More News

Pride flags during a protest at Florida university

Some news items you might have missed: • NBC News: Students at the University of North Florida protested the imminent closing of the school’s four diversity centers, including the campus LGBTQ center, after the Florida Board of Governors voted to prohibit funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Continue reading “Univ. Of North Florida To Close LGBTQ Center + Marriage In Greece + More News”

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WorldPride Hero’s Conviction Reversed + More News

Mirco Olivieria (via Instagram)

Some news item you might have missed: • The Advocate: Mirco Olivieri (above), who was convicted for stopping an anti-LGBTQ assault during Sydney WorldPride last year, had his conviction overturned in court earlier this month. Olivieri stepped in when he saw two large men bullying a young gay man. Continue reading “WorldPride Hero’s Conviction Reversed + More News”

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Same-Sex Marriage In Greece + Luke Evans + More News

Some news items for your Friday perusal: • EuroNews: A plan to legalize same-sex civil marriage and adoption proposed by the center-right Greek government is set to be approved by Parliament thanks to the backing of the left-wing opposition, despite backlash from the Orthodox Church. Continue reading “Same-Sex Marriage In Greece + Luke Evans + More News”

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NYE Kiss Couple Talk About Internet Reaction + More News

Some news stories you might have missed: • OUT: CNN’s New Year’s Eve telecast featured a gay, interracial couple kissing during the official countdown to 2024. Jake Eriksson and Corin Christian chat with Out about how they met and reflect on the response they’ve gotten to their now-iconic New Year’s Eve kiss on CNN. Continue reading “NYE Kiss Couple Talk About Internet Reaction + More News”

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Dan Levy’s New Feature Film ‘Good Grief’ + More News

Dan Levy and Luke Evans star in "Good Grief" on Netflix

Some news items you might have missed: • Pink News: Emmy Award-winner Dan Levy (above with Luke Evans) chats about Good Grief, his debut feature film, and coming to grips with what it truly meant to say goodbye to both the fictional world of Schitt’s Creek and real life in one fell swoop amid the pandemic. Continue reading “Dan Levy’s New Feature Film ‘Good Grief’ + More News”

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“Ted” Cruz Wants To Restrict Preferred Names Or Pronouns + More News

The daughter of far-right, anti-LGBTQ Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) just came out as bisexual?

Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) has introduced a bill in the U.S. Senate that would restrict the use of preferred pronouns or names other than an individual’s legal name. The irony, of course, is that Cruz chooses to go by “Ted” instead of his real name, Rafael Edward Cruz. Continue reading ““Ted” Cruz Wants To Restrict Preferred Names Or Pronouns + More News”