Rep. Pocan Introduces Legislation to Create National LGBTQ History Museum

A new perspective. Meghan Markle opened up about the process of creating her upcoming Netflix documentary with husband Prince Harry, hinting that it wasn’t exactly what the pair expected.

Meghan Markle has said it would be “great” if her kids wanted to enter the entertainment industry but insisted on them “carving out their own path.” Speaking to Variety in her first major interview since Queen Elizabeth’s death in September, the former Suits actress talked about everything from her previous interview with Oprah to her relationship with Prince Harry and the Royal Family. Meghan, 41, also spoke on her extensive acting career and, most notably, whether she thinks kids Archie, three, and Lillibet, one, will follow in her footsteps.The US-based publication asked Meghan: “What would you say if one of your kids came to you in 10 or 15 years and said, ‘I want a career in entertainment’?” The Duchess of Sussex replied: “I would say, ‘Great!’ When you become a parent, you genuinely want your kids to find the things that bring them complete joy.

Meghan Markle has had a busy few days with the release of the latest episode of her Archetypes podcast featuring Paris Hilton and now the release of her new interview with Variety magazine. During her interview with the US-based publication in the days following the royal mourning period ending, the Duchess of Sussex, 41, touched upon topics that many have wondered the answer to.

Meghan Markle, sped past a group of 60-something women who’d made the trek to Montecito to celebrate a milestone birthday. Teetering on the dusty cobblestone walkway in their wedges and kitten heels, the group stopped dead as Meghan waved and smiled from a golf cart delivering her to her Variety cover shoot. “Can you imagine?” said one of the women wistfully after the duchess had passed, perhaps talking about the life she has led thus far — an American woman meeting and marrying a handsome young prince beloved by all the world — or maybe, as we were there to discuss, the life she’s leading now.

A local Fox affiliate reported on the "unexpected alliance" between conservatives and Arab Americans in standing up to public school boards in Michigan that are stocking "explicit" LGBTQ books in school libraries.  The report detailed the attendance of concerned conservative and Arab American parents at a Dearborn, Michigan public school board meeting Thursday night to protest "having LGBTQ+ books on the library’s rolls saying they’re sexually explicit." Fox 2 said, "Their presence was a nod to the unexpected alliance of sorts between conservatives and many in the Arab American community as their interests overlap on this issue."  Michigan parents protest school board over explicit books in school library. (Fox News) Republican Michigan attorney general candidate Matthew Deperno, in attendance that evening, commented on this united front.

Former President Barack Obama is traveling to Georgia, Michigan and Wisconsin this month to stump for Democratic candidates weeks before the midterm elections. First, on Oct. 28, he heads to Atlanta, where Stacey Abrams is making another gubernatorial run against incumbent rival Gov.

Prince William and Princess Kate could potentially have a royal reunion with Prince Harry and Meghan Markle on the East Coast in December. The Prince and Princess of Wales are set to attend the second annual Earthshot Prize awards ceremony in Boston on Dec. 2, and the Duke and Duchess of Sussex will be honored a few days later at the Robert F.

Sharon Osbourne is standing by her views on Meghan Markle. In 2021, the former co-host of "The Talk" faced backlash for defending Piers Morgan’s criticism of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex following their interview with Oprah Winfrey.The wife of rocker Ozzy Osbourne insisted her longtime pal was not a racist for doubting the former American actress’ accusations of racism aimed at the British royal family. Osbourne detailed the fallout and aftermath in a new documentary on Fox Nation titled "Sharon Osbourne: To Hell and Back." "I’ve never met her in my life," the 70-year-old told Newsweek on Monday.

Meghan Markle only ever wanted to be “emotionally fulfilled” in her position as a royal as opposed to being treated as the “UK’s next Beyoncé”, an expert has said.This revelation comes after the Duchess of Sussex, 41, was claimed to have wanted to become Britain’s next Beyoncé following her marriage to Prince Harry in the book Valentine Low's Courtiers: The Hidden Power Behind the Crown.The recent book declared that Meghan didn’t like the “ridiculous” rules that came with her newfound royal status at the time, playing a major part in her decision to eventually step down as a royal altogether. A psychic expert has spoken out against these “confusing” claims made in the book, saying that they are unsupported by astrological details.

abdicated King Edward VIII, who left the throne to marry the divorcée commoner.A pair of photos of the Duke and Duchess of Sussex were released on Monday, and both Markle’s outfits and poses resemble those previously made by Simpson.In one pic, Markle, 41, has her dark hair tied back into a bun and is wearing red trousers and a matching blouse by the brand Another Tomorrow. Simpson sported a similar ensemble in 1971 — a dark-red chiffon dress with a pussy-bow-like collar.

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle have been unveiled in a newly released photo taken of the couple behind the scenes of their UK visit last month — just two days after King Charles's new portrait with Prince William was released. Harry, 38, and Meghan, 41, are seen in a candid moment holding hands as they were captured before they took the stage together at the One Young World Summit in Manchester on September 5.The striking photos was shot and shared on Instagram by the pair’s favoured photographer Missan Harriman, who previously photographed Meghan pregnant with daughter Lilibet and on her first birthday.The images project a powerful union between the couple.

Sharon Osbourne has said she received therapy which involved being injected with ketamine several times a week to help her cope in the aftermath of a royal racism row. The TV star lost her job after she defended her friend Piers Morgan during the row.

Mark Pocan (D-Wis.) just prior to the start of LGBTQ+ History Month, would create a commission to study the creation of such a museum and establish it within the Smithsonian Institution, the world’s largest museum and research complex.Both measures are required to be signed into law to create a new Smithsonian Museum.The first bill creates an eight-member commission — consisting of individuals with expertise in museum planning or LGBTQ+ research and culture — to look into the viability of establishing a national LGBTQ+ museum.The commission would be tasked with reporting recommendations for a plan of action to establish a National Museum of American LGBTQ+ History and Culture; developing a fundraising plan to support operations and maintenance; obtaining an independent review of the fundraising plan; reporting on the availability and cost of acquiring collections for the museum; identifying possible locations for the facility; and submitting a legislative plan of action to establish and construct the museum to Congress.The commission’s study would have to be completed, and all materials submitted to Congress, within 18 months of its start.The second bill, which could only be acted upon after the commission’s findings are submitted, would formally create the museum within the Smithsonian Institution, which has previously hosted queer events at its facilities.Pocan’s bill is currently being co-sponsored by all other eight out LGBTQ members of Congress, as well as 50 other House members. “As our community faces unprecedented attacks and attempts to erase our history, we must preserve and protect our stories for future generations,” Pocan said in a statement.

Sam Faiers’ partner Paul Knightley has shared cryptic post as the Ferne McCann voice note drama rumbles on. Former TOWIE stars Sam, 31, and Ferne, 32, are said to be 'feuding' after voice notes were leaked online of Ferne reportedly referring to Sam, calling her a 'c**t' and making comments about her body soon after the birth of her third child, Edward. Whilst Sam has yet to publicly comment on the fallout, she is said to be "deeply hurt and upset", and those closest to her have come storming to her defence, including partner Paul.

A second damning voice note claiming to be from Ferne McCann talking about Sam Faiers has been leaked online, but fans have insisted “she could be talking about anyone.” The voice note – the second recording out of a reported 39 – was released on Wednesday evening and instantly gained traction among social media users. However, some fans jumped to Ferne's defence regarding the vague nature of the audio clips being shared.

Kate Middleton allegedly wanted to keep her sister-in-law Meghan Markle, Duchess of Sussex, away from her during her UK visit, according to an expert.The Princess of Wales, 40, and Duchess of Sussex, 41, have reportedly not been on the best of terms since Meghan and her husband Prince Harry stepped down from their royal duties and relocated to California in 2020. Kate and Meghan were recently seen together with their husbands in Windsor, greeting fans together after the Queen's passing.