Dodgers Re-Invite Drag Nonprofit Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence to Pride Night, Apologize to LGBTQ Community

Hollyoaks star Owen Warner has paid tribute to his on-screen sister Niamh Blackshaw - whose cancer-stricken character died in devastating final scenes this week. Viewers of the Channel 4 soap were left distraught after the death of Juliet Nightingale, played by Niamh, on Wednesday night’s episode. Juliet was diagnosed with stage three Hodgkin Lymphoma - an uncommon form of cancer - earlier this year.

Hollyoaks fans have shared that they've been left in tears following tonight's episode, which saw the death of fan favourite character Juliet Nightingale, played by Niamh Blackshaw.The troubled teen was heartbreakingly diagnosed with stage three Hodgkins Lymphoma earlier this year. Wednesday night's episode saw the final moments of Juliet's life as she romantically shared what she had hoped would one day be her wedding vows. She began: "You were my friend first, my beautiful amazing friend, and then suddenly you were so much more.

Between the 15 regular seasons, a lot of queens have walked into the Werk Room on RuPaul’s Drag Race. Many who didn’t come out on top have gone on to return for RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars, though only a small portion of those second-time attempts have resulted in a crown.

Maren Morris shares how the music industry and beyond can help fight back against bigotry on the LGBTQ+ community.

Taylor Swift is touring the U.S. with the Eras Tour and in her latest stop in Chicago delivered a speech in support of the LGBTQ+ community.

Manori Ravindran Executive Editor of International The Toronto International Film Festival has hired veteran Canadian media executive Judy Lung as its VP of public relations and communications. Lung, who starts in the role on Monday, most recently served as director of communications for Canadian exhibition giant Cineplex. Over her 20-year career, Lung has handled public relations and communications for some of Canada’s leading arts and entertainment organizations. Her recent publicity campaigns span titles such as “Scarborough,” which is based on the novel by Catherine Hernandez, and David Cronenberg’s “Crimes of the Future.”

Taylor Swift celebrated Pride Month by voicing her support for her LGBTQ+ fans during a concert in Chicago, Illinois on Friday. The Shake It Off singer took time out of her Soldier Field show on Friday to give a shout out to those who are "loving who they want to love" and "identifying how they identify" in honour of Pride Month. "This is a safe space for you.

King Gizzard & The Lizard Wizard took to the stage in drag for their third show at the Caverns Ampitheater in Grundy County, Tennessee this past weekend (June 3).The band’s performance, as noted by SPIN, came mere hours after a recent Tennessee state law banning public drag performances was officially deemed unconstitutional by a federal judge. It was also reportedly “Pride Night” at the venue, as part of ongoing Pride Month celebrations around the world throughout June.“This ain’t no protest, baby,” guitarist Joey Walker said to the audience.

Taylor Swift kicked off Pride Month with a message of support for the LGBTQIA+ community. The 33-year-old musician was speaking during the Chicago, Illinois stop of her 'Eras' tour when she informed her fans that her concerts are a "safe space" for everyone. She said: "'I'm looking out tonight, I'm seeing so many incredible individuals who are living authentically and beautifully, and this is a safe space.

her confirmed returnto the “Sex and the City” franchise with pride.The 66-year-old actress — whose character Samantha Jones explored her bisexuality in the original HBO series — reacted to the news of her upcoming “And Just Like That…” cameo Thursday in an Instagram post.

George Michael and Clayton Kershaw agree on one thing: “Ya gotta have faith.”

Charna Flam The Icons for the 2023 WeHo Pride Parade are Melissa McCarthy, “RuPaul’s Drag Race,” Laith Ashley, Niecy Nash-Betts and Jessica Betts, announced the city of West Hollywood and WeHo Pride producer JJLA, Jeff Consoletti. The recipients have been honored with the Drag Icon Award, the Breakthrough Icon Award, the Trailblazer Icon award and the Ally Icon award. Laith Ashley, a model, actor and activist has been named this year’s Breakthrough Icon Award. In 2017, Laith was the first transgender man to be featured in an ad campaign. Following his historic campaign, Laith starred in Taylor Swift’s “Lavender Haze” music video and volunteers for the FLUX nonprofit and the AIDS Healthcare Foundation’s transgender division.

pic.twitter.com/626cPP4IthOn Wednesday, the Dodgers announced it had caved to a consortium of mostly out-of-state right wing critics, and disinvited the Sisters from Pride Night. The team said it did so because their inclusion “has been the source of some controversy.” Notably, the group was slated to be named among several LGBTQ+ organizations honored that night for their work on behalf of that community.

The Dodgers are walking back their ban on the drag group Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence and have invited them again to be part of LGBTQ+ Pride Night.

that dresses in religious drag – the Los Angeles LGBTQ Center called for the team to either bring back the Sisters or cancel the team’s 10th annual Pride Night, set for June 16.“Any organization that turns its back on LGBTQ+ people at this damning and dangerous inflection point in our nation’s history should not be hoisting a rainbow flag or hosting a ‘Pride Night,’” the center’s CEO Joe Hollendoner said in a statement on Thursday. L.A.

Ant and Dec have announced that they are taking a break from their popular prime time ITV show Saturday Night Takeaway after 20 series.The Geordie duo, comprising of Anthony McPartlin and Declan Donnelly, both 47, said that they wanted to "catch our breath" whilst putting the multi-Bafta-award-winning show on "pause". Ant said: "We love making Saturday Night Takeaway, but reaching the milestone of 20 series seemed like the perfect time to pause for a little while and catch our breath." Dec added: "We still have a momentous 20th series to look forward to first so we will do our best to go out (for now) with a bang in 2024!" The new series will go ahead in 2024, but after that, the longtime TV presenters will step away to focus on other projects.

The Dodgers have banned the local chapter of the drag ensemble Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence from the team’s annual Pride Night after a backlash from conservative groups and a U.S. senator from Florida. Photo: Provided by Bearonce Knows

2 min read As Mexico commemorates the International Day Against Homophobia, Biphobia, and Transphobia, the nation remains fraught with paradox. Despite being a regional leader in the legal recognition of LGBTI+ rights, Mexico sadly ranks second in Latin America for reported hate crimes against the community.

For those queens who make it to RuPaul’s Drag Race and don’t win, it seems there’s always a hope that they can come back for RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars and try again. There’s almost always a hope, that is.There have now been nearly 200 contestants who have walked into the werk room, and a handful of them are sure to never do so again.

Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw‘s mom, Marianne Tombaugh, passed away one day before Mother’s Day.