Tag: LGBTQ+
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Queen Latifah: BET Awards Speech Not a Coming Out
Queen Latifah is finally opening up about the emotional 2021 BET Awards speech that many fans viewed as her public coming out moment. During a recent conversation with radio personality Angie Martinez, the entertainment icon explained that the moment was never planned as some major announcement.
LIFESTYLE
Ketanji Brown Jackson’s dissent in conversion therapy ruling sparks conversation
Supreme Court Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson's lone dissent in the recent conversion therapy ruling has sparked a national conversation about LGBTQ+ rights within the Black community. This moment highlights the ongoing struggle for identity and belonging, with many questioning what it means to be seen and accepted.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Xavier Smalls Apologizes for Viral LGBTQ+ Comments
Xavier Smalls, known for his role in Beauty In Black, is speaking out after facing major backlash over comments he made during an Instagram Live that quickly went viral, in which he made controversial remarks suggesting members of the LGBTQ+ community would "go to hell."
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Xavier Smalls Addresses Resurfaced Comments Backlash
Xavier Smalls is speaking out after facing backlash over resurfaced comments about the LGBTQ+ community—now issuing a public apology and taking accountability for his words. The Beauty in Black actor came under fire after a clip from a past Instagram
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Destin Conrad Commands Gay Times
Destin Conrad, R&B's bold queer voice, claims space in Black music's renaissance on the Gay Times cover. The Grammy-nominated crooner pens love songs for gay boys that hit like church hymns, flipping imposter syndrome into sold-out tours.
NEWS
Pastor Comes Out As Transgender During Church Service: “I’m Not Becoming a Woman, I’m Giving Up Pretending to Be a Man”
Rev. Phillip Phaneuf, 51, of North Chili United Methodist Church announced on Nov. 23 plans to transition into a woman and identifies as asexual, taking the new name Phillippa with she/her pronouns. Hormone therapy is underway, and the United Methodist Church generally accepts transgender clergy.
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OG Anunoby Is a Two-Country Champion — And He’s in Rare Company
OG Anunoby has entered one of basketball's rarest clubs. After helping lead the New York Knicks to their first NBA championship in 53 years, the British-born forward became one of only a handful of players to win NBA titles in two different countries. From Toronto's historic 2019 run to a starring role on the Knicks' 2026 championship team, Anunoby's journey has transformed an overlooked footnote into a legacy-defining achievement.
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Dwayne Johnson Shares Health Scare and Life Lessons in Esquire Cover
Dwayne Johnson sits down with Esquire for a deeply personal summer issue feature, detailing a recent medical scare and his decision to step back from public political commentary.
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Tyra Banks Sues Netflix Defamation America Next Top Model Doc
Tyra Banks has filed a defamation lawsuit against Netflix over its ANTM docuseries, alleging manipulative editing and false narratives.
ENTERTAINMENT NEWS
Snoop Dogg Seeks to Dismiss Drakeo Death Lawsuit
Snoop Dogg's LLC asked a judge to grant summary judgment in the wrongful death lawsuit filed by Drakeo The Ruler's brother, claiming the company had no involvement in the 2021 Once Upon a Time in L.A. festival operations and that Snoop was only a performer.
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Jacquees Responds to Lecrae’s Comments About Deiondra Sanders Relationship
Jacquees isn't letting Lecrae's comments slide quietly. The R&B singer is firing back after the gospel star suggested he wasn't good enough for Deiondra Sanders. Jacquees argues it's weak for one man to speak negatively about another man he doesn't even know, adding that guys shouldn't have to tear down someone else to get a woman's attention. He also takes issue with the criticism coming from a gospel artist, saying he'd expect a different approach from someone in that position.