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Scissor A scissor can be a subtle or large nod to your lesbian pride. You could make it a small piece, or something larger. It can be a “if you know, you know,” tattoo, which is a great way to connect with others in the community.

The second weekend of June is when the tentpole events of Capital Pride annually occur. It’s also when the Nation’s Capital, a progressive, inclusive, and diverse city year-round, reaches Pride fever pitch.

The second weekend of June is when the tentpole events of Capital Pride annually occur. It’s also when the Nation’s Capital, a progressive, inclusive, and diverse city year-round, reaches Pride fever pitch.

Cultural Currents Institute, Google searches for questions such as “Am I gay?” “Am I lesbian?” “Am I trans?” and “how to come out,” as well as searches for “nonbinary” have jumped by 1,300 percent since 2004.The analysis suggests that more politically conservative states are the “most closeted,” with Utah, Iowa, Indiana, West Virginia, and New Hampshire leading the list of top states where Google users have searched “Am I gay?” For “Am I lesbian?” the top states were: Utah, Connecticut, Kentucky, Washington, and Colorado.For “Am I trans?” the top states were: Utah, Kentucky, Colorado, Michigan, and Washington.For the term “how to come out,” the states with the most searches were: Oklahoma, West Virginia, Mississippi, Louisiana, and Kentucky.“The regional differences highlighted below are significant, offering a geographical landscape of self-questioning and discovery across America,” Cultural Currents’ analysis reads.“Utah, a state with traditionally conservative social values, surprisingly tops three out of five search term categories.

Elliot Page recalls being verbally assaulted at a party by an A-list actor two months after he came out as gay. Page announced that they identified as a lesbian in 2014 before coming out as transgender in 2020. In a chapter of his new memoir, Pageboy, titled “Famous A--hole at Party,” Page said an actor who was an “acquaintance” told him: “You aren't gay.

Phillip Schofield has suggested that homophobia could be behind some of the backlash over his affair with a younger male colleague. The presenter, 61, said age-gaps in reported heterosexual relationships of Hollywood star Leonardo DiCaprio were “accepted”. Schofield resigned from ITV last week and was dropped by his talent agency YMU after admitting to the “unwise but not illegal” relationship.

Brazilian beauty pageant smashed the winner’s crown after his wife was placed second. The man stormed the stage of the Miss Gay Mato Grosso pageant, snatching the decorative headwear just as officials were placing it on winner Emannuelly Belini’s head. It came after a closely contested final of the competition, which was open to Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, Intersex, Asexual, Pansexual and other (LGBTQIAP+) entrants, between Belini, from the city of Várzea Grande, and Nathally Becker, from Cuiabá.

We’re seeing a rise in lesbian bars in the West and East Coasts in America, and NYC is no exception. The Bush in Bushwick, Brooklyn was founded by Jenille Nikke Alleyne and Justine LaViolette.

The new Netflix doc Anna Nicole Smith: You Don’t Know Me has been making waves with its wild allegations and never-before-seen pics — but is this one detail the most shocking of all? As you know, the documentary premiered

Frameline announced the full program for the 47th annual San Francisco International LGBTQ+ Film Festival (Frameline47). Running June 14–24, with a streaming encore to follow from June 24–July 2, Frameline47 returns with nearly 90 film screenings, including 12 World, 16 North American, and 9 U.S. premieres. In celebration of the Festival’s 47th iteration, Frameline will host 47 screenings at the Castro Theatre, which equates to an average of four screenings per day throughout the 11-day event.

Meghan King really messed up on this one!

Anna Nicole Smith is said to have been “gender fluid” before the world had a term for the sexual identity.

Larry Birkhead has some choice words for the new Anna Nicole Smith documentary.

Anna Nicole Smith’s friend Melissa ‘Missy’ Byrum claims they had an unofficial wedding. Model Anna died in 2007 of combined drug intoxication, and was famously married to oil tycoon J Howard Marshall II in 1994, which was her second marriage and his third and made headlines as J Howard was 89 and Anna was 26 when they married. But Melissa, who appears in the new Netflix documentary ‘Anna Nicole Smith: You Don’t Know Me’, has told People they were in a “secret” lesbian relationship and got hitched “in the backyard by the pool” in 1993.

Doc Marie’s  Doc Marie’s is a lesbian bar that opened in 2022. They’re known as a “lesbian bar for everyone.” They have two floors, each with its own bar and seating, and a DJ downstairs. There’s even a queer book corner on the top floor.

Netflix continues to lead the way with their documentaries reevaluating the cultural impact and personal lives of controversial blondes (“Britney v Spears” and “Pamela, A Love Story“). Their latest is director Ursula Macfarlane’s “Anna Nicole Smith: You Don’t Know Me,” which seeks to tell the real story behind the voluptuous blonde bombshell who died of an accidental drug overdose in 2007. The documentary reveals that Smith was no angel, whose excesses ended up putting her on a path of destruction.

GLAAD (Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) announced recipients for 18 of this year’s 33 categories for the 34th Annual GLAAD Media Awards. Maren Morris received the Excellence in Media Award, introduced by Cynthia Lee Fontaine and Alyssa Edwards, and Jonathan Van Ness received the Vito Russo Award, presented by ALOK at the star-studded ceremony at the Hilton Midtown in New York.

Sometimes the cultural re-evaluation of a film can go both ways: For as much as viewers can say “Yes, this movie is actually good” they can also say “We see now it’s incredibly problematic.” Such is the case with director Kevin Smith’s 1997 feature “Chasing Amy,” which tells the story of a straight man (played by Ben Affleck) falling in love with a lesbian (played by Joey Lauren Adams). As director Sav Rodgers’ documentary, “Chasing Chasing Amy” explores in its first trailer: Can one enjoy a film that falls into stereotypes as often as it breaks them?“Chasing Chasing Amy” isn’t just a look at the Smith film but how it influenced Rodgers own journey of self-discovery.

Emmerdale’s Mary Goskirk was brutally attacked on Tuesday’s episode of the ITV soap, when her sham romance with grifter Faye was finally unearthed by the lovelorn pensioner. In recent weeks, fans have seen newly out and proud lesbian Mary embark on her first real romance since admitting her sexuality after the death of her husband.

Joanna Cherry has claimed some of her SNP colleagues are "afraid" to criticise controversial gender reforms and prefer a "quiet life" instead.

Late German fashion designer Karl Lagerfeld will be honored at the 2023 Met Gala on Monday despite, what many commentators called, his "controversial" past statements and views.  The theme, which was announced in September, will feature an exhibit at the Metropolitan Museum of Art’s Costume Institute titled "Karl Lagerfeld: A Line of Beauty" and display approximately 150 of his designs as well as his original sketches.The dress code of the red carpet event, announced in January, will also be "In honor of Karl."  The Met Gala is a star-studded event where celebrities and other notable figures display unique fashion choices where they raise money for the Met’s Costume Institute However, many media outlets and celebrities called out this year's decision to honor the late fashion designer, claiming that Lagerfeld’s past statements should disqualify him from being honored at the event. He criticized the #MeToo movement in 2018.

Variety on Wednesday, “There’s not a place for me in the acting categories. It would be inaccurate for me to submit myself as an actress.

Ilene Chaiken and cast members of The L Word: Generation Q appeared at the White House daily briefing on Tuesday to speak out on attacks on the LGBTQI community.

The Mirror. READ MORE: Glasgow man caught with three explosive devices under seat of car while out driving"We probably enjoyed one of the longest marriages in showbiz!" she shared. The star met Teresa in a gay club where they worked, and he decided to marry her out of "convenience" and to stop her being "hassled" by her family.

ITV star died aged 67 last month, from cardiac arrithymia, and was buried this week. Teresa Fernandes was secretly married to the much-loved star for 28 years. "We probably enjoyed one of the longest marriages in showbiz!" she told the Daily Mail on Saturday.

Paul O’Grady’s former wife Teresa Fernandes has spoken for the first time since the Lily Savage star’s death aged 67. The Blankety Blank host died ‘unexpectedly but peacefully’ on March 28 in his ‘own bed’ with his husband Andre Portasio beside him. The For the Love of Dogs star’s funeral was held in Kent this week and was attended by his friends, family and fans, including his daughter Sharon Mousley, Alan Carr and Jo Brand.

READ MORE: Paul O'Grady's funeral in pictures as TV star's dog leads funeral cortegePaul, 67, who was an openly gay man, has previously spoken about his marriage to his Portuguese ex-wife, whom he married in 1977 to reportedly stop her from being deported from the UK. "We probably enjoyed one of the longest marriages in showbiz!" she told the Daily Mail. "Paul was a very special, close friend of mine, but we didn't really love each other.

Paul O'Grady in a gay bar in 1977, has opened up about her marriage to the star in a new interview. On Thursday, mourners lined the streets to pay tribute to the TV icon, who died of a sudden cardiac arrhythmia at the age of 67 at his home in Aldington near Ashford on March 28. Paul, who worked closely with many charities throughout his life, was beloved for his kind heart and generous spiritIt should therefore come as no surprise that the star also decided to marry his lesbian friend Teresa to stop her form being deported.

The nation said goodbye to much-loved TV star Paul O’Grady as he was laid to rest on Thursday (April 20). Now, O’Grady’s wife of nearly 30 years has spoken out following his sudden death.

Emmerdale favourite Mary Goskirk (played by Louise Jameson) was adamant that her luck had changed when she was introduced to Faye (Jane Gurnett) earlier this year following a string of failed romances.The pair have been getting to know each other very well in recent weeks on the Yorkshire soap, with sparks later flying, leading the duo to share a passionate kiss earlier this month. And fans of the show believe unlucky-in-love Mary has well and truly fallen head over heels for Faye, with several scenes showing the star desperate to spend more time with her potential love interest.

Paul O'Grady's secret wife has broken her silence weeks after the much-loved TV star's sudden death.

Paul O’Grady’s ex wife of 28 years has broken her silence on the star’s tragic death at the age of 67. Teresa Fernandes was secretly married to the For The Love Of Dogs star for 28 years after the pair wed in 1977 to stop her from being deported. Speaking for the first time about her beloved friend’s untimely death, Teresa told the Daily Mail: “We probably enjoyed one of the longest marriages in showbiz!” Paul, who was openly gay, married Portuguese Teresa in 1977 out of “convenience” and to stop her being “hassled” by her family.

Beauty of Nice, France Nice is a beautiful city located in the south of France that attracts visitors from all over the world. Known for its stunning beaches, breathtaking architecture, and rich history, Nice is a popular destination for tourists. However, for LGBTQ+ travelers, finding information about queer-friendly places to visit can be difficult.

Chuck Williams, the founder and namesake of the Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law, died on Wednesday, the LGBTQ+ think tank said Tuesday.

Judy Blume is speaking out and setting the record straight over her comments about J.K. Rowling.

Emmerdale newcomer Nicky (played by Lewis Cope) left fans reeling when his true identity was exposed in the ITV soap. During heated scenes with his father, Caleb Milligan (Will Ash), Nicky questioned his dad's motivation after accusing him of getting distracted by Leyla Harding (Roxy Shahidi). The nanny quizzed his dad about what his mum would think, which led Caleb to remind him they weren't together any more.