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The American Red Cross announced a historic change in the organization’s policies regarding blood donations by gay and bisexual men. Under this new donor screening process, all donors answer the same eligibility questions regardless of gender or sexual orientation and will be assessed for blood donation based on individual risk factors, not on sexual orientation.
This change by the Red Cross falls within the U.S. Food and Drug Administration finalized guidelines for blood donation issued this past May that will use a uniform individualized risk assessment questionnaire for respondents regardless of their sexual orientation, sex, or gender.
In a statement the Red Cross noted:
“This change means many healthy individuals who previously could not give will now be able to support their community through the gift of blood donation.”Andrew Goldstein, a cancer researcher from Los Angeles, was a regular blood donor in his younger years before the FDA’s previous policies made him ineligible to donate as a gay man. His desire to influence change compelled him to register as a participant in the FDA funded ADVANCE Study in 2021, which sought to gather data to evaluate the possibility of moving to an individual donor assessment. He is proud he was able to be part of the study that led to this change and is excited to finally be able to give blood again.
“There’s so much in the world that you can’t help with, and you sometimes have to see people going through difficult times, but something like giving blood feels like something so small that you can do, and it means a lot to me that I’ll be able to do that again,” said Goldstein.
The FDA’s new protocols issued in May note that prospective donors who have had a new sexual partner, or
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Amazon Prime Video, and so far it’s been well received by fans of the book.It tells the story of Alex Claremont-Diaz, the First Son of the United States, and Britain’s Prince Henry, who fall in love. However, due to their high-profile public lives, they must keep their relationship a secret at all costs.The film is led by Taylor Zakhar Perez and Nicholas Galitzine, but also includes some A-list cameos from Uma Thurman and Stephen Fry.In addition to the star-studded cast, Red White & Royal Blue also boasts a huge soundtrack, featuring everything from classical compositions and Christmas hits to songs from David Bowie and Bad Bunny.Prime Video’s official description of the film reads: “Based on the New York Times bestseller, Red, White & Royal Blue centres around Alex, the president’s son, and Britain’s Prince Henry whose long-running feud threatens to drive a wedge in U.S./British relations.
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Reading Festival, teasing a forthcoming UK and European tour announcement from The 1975.The band are headlining Reading & Leeds this weekend, stepping in for Lewis Capaldi, who announced that he would be taking a break from all live performances for the time being following his Glastonbury showcase to focus on his mental and physical health.At the shows, the band will be performing their self-titled debut album in full, which is also being reissued with rarities and unheard material next month. They previously played it in full at a Manchester gig in February.Now, posters have been spotted at Reading signalling the imminent announcement of more tour dates as part of the band’s continuing ‘At Their Very Best’ tour.
Seulgi of girl group Red Velvet has renewed her contract with K-pop agency SM Entertainment.On August 21, South Korean news outlet Star News reported that Seulgi had decided to review her contract with SM Entertainment. The news was confirmed the next day (August 22) by the K-pop agency.In a statement to Xportnews, as translated by Koreaboo, SM Entertainment said: “We have renewed our contract with Seulgi.” This is the second time the K-pop idol has renewed her contract with the entertainment company, after first re-signing in 2021 alongside her fellow Red Velvet members.Seulgi’s decision to renew her contract with SM Entertainment comes after a tumultuous year for the K-pop agency, which saw a number of long-time artists leave the label.
A serial voyeur caught filming men using public toilets again has been given his 'last chance' by a judge. Adrian Grace, from Salford, walked free from court today (August 21) despite a 'string' of previous convictions for the same offence.
A dozen Los Angeles professional sports organizations are teaming up to donate $450,000 to help people affected by the wildfires in Maui, it was announced today.
The Strokes were joined on stage by Weyes Blood for a rare performance of their track ‘Modern Girls & Old Fashioned Men’. Check out footage of the moment below.The performance was held at the iconic Red Rocks Amphitheatre earlier this week and marked the New York band’s first show in Colorado in 17 years.Taking place on Monday (August 14), the performance was the indie veterans’ first in the state since 2006, and followed on from a series of live shows held across Asia, However, the night was made even more special for fans attending as Weyes Blood joined the band on stage, and performed a lesser-played track with them.The moment took place just five songs into their 19-track setlist, and saw the 35-year-old American singer – who was also the opening act for the band – collaborate on their track ‘Modern Girls & Old Fashioned Men’.The 2004 song originally appeared as the B-side to their ‘Reptilia’ single, and was released in collaboration with Regina Spektor.
FX’s American Horror Stories will return to frighten you with a 4-episode Huluween event series set for premiere on October 26 on Hulu.
Ethan Shanfeld Ryan Knapp woke up before sunrise one morning in July and left his home in northern New Hampshire at 5:30 a.m. to catch a movie. It wasn’t just any day at the cinema.
, which is now streaming exclusively on Prime Video. Based on the New York Times bestselling novel of the same name by Casey McQuinston, the romantic comedy follows a complicated and unexpected journey from distain to friendship to love.Streaming exclusively on Prime Video now, is one of the summer's most hotly anticipated movies.To watch, you'll just need an Amazon Prime membership or a membership to Prime Video.
is finally here! The highly anticipated film adaptation of Casey McQuiston's 2019 novel of the same name is now streaming, and fans are sure to be delighted by the royally fabulous gay rom-com.The enemies-to-lovers tale follows Alex Claremont-Diaz (Taylor Zakhar Perez), the son of the first female U.S. president (Uma Thurman), amid his developing relationship with Britain's Prince Henry (Nicholas Galitzine).«Alex is kind of snubbed by Henry,» Zakhar Perez explained in an interview taped prior to the ongoing SAG-AFTRA strike, «so Alex has this kind of preconceived notion of him that he's a jerk and he wants nothing to do with him.»After the men make a scene at a royal event, they are forced together by their respective nations in order to control the narrative.«The cake incident happens, after that when Alex has to do damage control is when their relationship starts, I would say, like, the good stuff,» Zakhar Perez teased.
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Marc Malkin Senior Film Awards, Events & Lifestyle Editor Oscar-nominated filmmaker Ava DuVernay will be honored by international AIDS organization amfAR with its Award of Inspiration during the Venice Film Festival on Sept. 3. The black-tie gala and dinner, taking place at La Misericordia, will include performances by singers Rita Ora and Leona Lewis.
Can a romance thrive between public figures? “Red, White & Royal Blue” explores a relationship that brings together two of the world’s most high-profile families — a President’s son and a British prince who initially find themselves at odds before developing unexpected feelings.
Marvel‘s The Incredible Hulk would have included the on-screen debuts of the Red and Grey Hulks, it has been revealed.Speaking to Comic Book, Louis Leterrier – who directed 2008’s The Incredible Hulk – revealed details about the Edward Norton-starring sequel that was ultimately cancelled by Marvel.“There was, like, a whole sequel,” Leterrier said, adding that the scrapped film would have featured variations of the Hulk. “There was, like, Grey Hulk, Red Hulks — there was a lot of good stuff that we were planning.”Grey Hulk, in the comic books, was a mutation of Bruce Banner’s Hulk powers, combining Banner’s brains with Hulk’s strength.
Michaela Zee “The Incredible Hulk” director Louis Leterrier has revealed there were plans for a potential sequel to the 2008 superhero movie. “Yeah there was, like, a whole sequel,” Leterrier said in an interview with Comicbook.com, adding that the scrapped film would have featured variations of the Hulk. “There was, like, Grey Hulk, Red Hulks — there was a lot of good stuff that we were planning.” Edward Norton starred as Bruce Banner/Hulk in “The Incredible Hulk,” but neither he nor the film’s storyline and characters were included in future MCU projects.
premieres on August 11. Based on the New York Times bestselling novel of the same name by Casey McQuinston, the romantic comedy follows a complicated and unexpected journey from distain to friendship to love.You won't want to miss this entertaining rom-com that's perfect for movie night when it comes to Prime Video on August 11. To watch, you'll just need an Amazon Prime membership or a membership to Prime Video.