Tag: LGBTQ
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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."
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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
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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.
CULTURE
Queen Latifah’s Love Story: A Private Icon’s Public Declaration
Queen Latifah has long been a trailblazer in entertainment, but her 2021 BET Awards speech offered a rare glimpse into her private life. For the first time, she publicly acknowledged her love for her longtime partner, Eboni Nichols, and their son, Rebel.
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TV Shows and Movies to Rewatch Years Later
Some stories never lose their audience appeal, even years later, because every replay feels like watching it for the first time. Whether its the nostalgic romantic comedy of Boomerang or the journey of self-growth and relationships in Insecure, these fan favorites still have plenty to offer. From familiar characters to storylines that hit differently with age, these picks deserve another rewatch for old times sake.
BOOKS
A$AP Rocky on Just Smile Magazine October 2026
A$AP Rocky for Just Smile Magazine. Story by True Laurels. Styling by Henson. Editor-in-Chief: Studio Kevin Hunter. Art Director: Anthony Bones. Design Director: Alber Laurenti V. Hair: Tasha World of Styles. Grooming: Mirna Jose. Nails: Nail Glam. E
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Russell Brand Accuser: Injuries After Alleged Assault
Russell Brand's rape trial heard emotional testimony from a woman who claims the comedian sexually assaulted her at his London home. She alleged that Brand initiated anal sex without her permission, despite her only consenting to vaginal sex.
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Naomi Ackie on The Knockturnal Cover
Naomi Ackie for The Knockturnal. Editor-in-Chief: OJ Williams. Stylist: Jason Rembert. Styling Assistant: WW Ilt. Styling Assistant: MR JLA.
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Yella Beezy Convicted of Hiring Hitman Murder Plot
Yella Beezy is going to prison for the rest of his life. The Dallas rapper has been convicted of hiring a hitman to murder fellow rapper Mo3 in a brazen shooting on a busy Texas highway. A Dallas jury found Beezy guilty of capital murder Wednesday, exactly six years after Mo3 was gunned down on Interstate 35 in November 2020. He was sentenced to life in prison without the possibility of parole.