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“I’m in”: Fellow Travelers star Matt Bomer confirms White Collar reboot

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Calling all White Collar fans! A reboot is officially on the way. Back in October 2009, the police procedural drama made its exciting debut on USA Network. Set in New York City, the show follows con artist and thief Neal Caffrey (Matt Bomer), who becomes an FBI consultant and teams up with special agent Peter Burke (Tim DeKay) to catch dangerous white-collar criminals. In addition to Bomer and DeKay, the series featured Sex and the City’s Willie Garson, Saved by the Bell star Tiffani Thiessen, The Haunted Mansion’s Marsha Thomason…

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‘Ripe!’ puts a sporty, sapphic spin on the ‘enemies to lovers’ trope

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Ripe! is a story of football rivalries, broken limbs and queer love. Executive producer, US women’s soccer champion Kelley O’Hara, reflects on the switch from the pitch to the movie industry and the making of this coming-of-age tale. WORDS BY ZOYA RAZA-SHEIKH IMAGES COURTESY OF TUSK In 2002 cult classic Bend It Like Beckham was released. Starring Parminder Nagra and Kiera Knightley, the beloved sports comedy was quickly dubbed an honorary queer film favourite thanks to Nagra and Knightley’s undeniable on-screen chemistry that should’ve ended with the pair becoming more…

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500 anti-LGBTQ+ bills were introduced in the US last year – here’s what you need to know

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With the introduction of more than 500 bills, 2023 was a record-breaking year for anti-LGBTQIA+ legislation in the US. WORDS BY CONOR CLARK HEADER BY ANISA CLEAVER In 2021, more than 250 anti-LGBTQIA+ bills were introduced by lawmakers in the US, making it the worst year in recent history for this type of legislation. Just two years later, this number more than doubled, with 2023 setting a new record for bills targeting the LGBTQIA+ community at more than 500. From drag bans to restrictions on transgender people’s participation in sport,…

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P!nk to give away thousands of banned books at Florida tour dates

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P!nk is giving away 2,000 banned books during her Florida tour dates this week in protest of censorship laws sweeping through the US. In partnership with PEN America, a literary and free expression advocacy group, she will distribute copies of some of the books that have appeared on the organisation’s Index of Banned Books. “It’s especially hateful to see authorities take aim at books about race and racism and against LGBTQ authors and those of colour,” the ‘Who Knew’ singer said in a statement shared by PEN America. “We have…

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“Part of our shared humanity”: Joe Biden vows to protect LGBTQ+ rights

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President Joe Biden has vowed to protect LGBTQIA+ people from being “prosecuted or targeted with violence because of who they are”. The Democrat spoke at the UN General Assembly on 19 September ahead of a speech from Ukrainian leader Volodymyr Zelenskyy. He promised to “uphold equal and inalienable rights” on a global scale while condemning human rights abuses taking place throughout the world. Biden continued: “We have to continue working to ensure that women and girls enjoy equal rights and equal participation in their society; that indigenous groups, racial, ethnic,…

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Drag-A-Thon sets Guinness World Record for longest drag stage show

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After 48 consecutive hours of non-stop drag performances, a Drag-A-Thon in Portland has set the Guinness World Record for the longest drag artist stage show. The extravaganza got underway on 10 July at the city’s legendary Darcelle XV Showplace venue before concluding two days later. “Today, in Portland, Oregon, USA, you had a time of 48 hours, 11 minutes, 30 seconds. A new Guinness World Record,” said Michael Empric, Guinness World Records adjudicator. The previous record was set six years ago in Melbourne, Australia at a time of 36 hours,…

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Two arrested after trans teen killed in South Carolina

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An 18-year-old transgender man has been found dead after disappearing while on a date in Pageland, South Carolina, police have confirmed. Content warning: This story includes topics that could make some readers feel uncomfortable and/or upset. Known to his friends as Jacob Williamson, the teen was last seen by family members on the evening of 30 June. Union County sheriff Eddie Cathey said police recovered what they believe to be his body on the afternoon of 4 June, Newsweek reported. Following what has been described as an “extensive” investigation by…

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US Supreme Court rules designer can discriminate against LGBTQ+ customers

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The US Supreme Court dealt a major blow to LGBTQ+ rights by ruling that a Colorado wedding website designer can refuse to create work for members of the community if it conflicts with religious beliefs. The decision was reached by a six to three vote of the conservative supermajority and opens the door for businesses to refuse service to LGBTQ+ people based on their sexuality. The dissent from the three liberal justices, which was written by Sonia Sotomayor and joined by Elena Kagan and Ketanji Brown Jackson, described the ruling…

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“Don’t operate in fear”: State Senator Shevrin Jones on anti-LGBTQ+ bills

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The post “Don’t operate in fear”: State Senator Shevrin Jones on anti-LGBTQ+ bills appeared first on GAY TIMES. Go to Source Author: Conor Clark

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