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TOM FORD MARRIED PARTNER OF 27 YEARS (PHOTOS)

In LGBT on April 8, 2014 at 9:50 am

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While at an Apple store in London last night designer and director Tom Ford revealed to an audience that he married his partner of 27 years. Richard Buckley.

Via The Telegraph:

“We are now married, which is nice,” he said, proudly showing the audience his wedding ring. “I know that was just made legal in the UK which is great, but we were married in the States.”

Ford also discussed the recent Jay-Z track bearing his name:

“If you’re in the business of a brand it’s one of the best things that could happen to you,” he said, adding that hearing 60,000 people scream his name at a Jay-Z concert “freaks me out.”

Ford and his parter covers the May issue of Out.

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HISTORY: JASON COLLINS FIRST OPENLY GAY PLAYER SIGNED BY BKLYN NETS (DETAILS)

In LGBT, News on February 23, 2014 at 3:32 pm

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Via AP:

The Brooklyn Nets have signed center Jason Collins to a 10-day contract, making him the first openly gay player in the NBA.

The Nets play the Lakers in Los Angeles on Sunday night. Collins revealed at the end of last season he is gay, but he was a free agent and has remained unsigned.

“Hope everyone is enjoying their Sunday. Today should be a pretty cool day!” Collins’ twin brother, Jarron, tweeted.

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WIN A DUANE STREET HOTEL WEDDING PACKAGE IN NYC (DETAILS)

In LGBT on February 21, 2014 at 10:46 am

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Gay, booed up and ready to take your relationship to the next level? Ever dream of getting married to your partner in NYC? If you said yes to the Big Question then you and your partner have a chance to enter and win a dream wedding sponsored by the Duane Street Hotel in New York City.

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MICHAEL SAM TOLD ESPN & NY TIMES HE’S GAY (DETAILS)

In LGBT on February 10, 2014 at 12:19 pm

Michael Sam did something yesterday that was unprecedented in American sports: the Missouri defensive end football player and senior came out of the closet on his terms.
Sam spoke to The New York Times and ESPN in a candid interview that will be talked about for years to come. Whether he’s drafted by a team in a few months remains to be seen, however. Excerpt of his coming out below.

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Good luck, Michael, you’ll need it. The NFL isn’t ready for an openly gay player.  This wouldn’t be a thing if the NFL was ready.

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B.SCOTT IS ABOUT TO B. PAID (DETAILS)

In LGBT on January 9, 2014 at 5:01 pm

BET shot itself in the head last year when it yanked B.Scott off the red carpet of its annual BET Awards pre show taping. The transgendered personality was deemed too womanly for TV so BET asked her to change clothes and remove her make-up. Scott complained about her treatment via social media and filed a lawsuit for discrimination as BET expressed platitudes and denied the alleged discrimination. Read the rest of this entry »

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BRITISH DIVER TOM DALEY SAYS HE’S DATING A MAN (VIDEO)

In LGBT on December 2, 2013 at 10:54 am

British Diving Star Tom Daley, named the Sexiest Man in the World by two magazines this year, revealed on video this weekend that he is dating a man.

“In spring this year my life changed massively when I met someone,” the 19-year-old Olympic bronze medallist said.

“And they make me feel so happy, so safe and everything just feels great. That someone is a guy.”

Daley’s video was posted on Facebook and so far he’s received nothing but love and Likes.

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PATRICIA FIELD INDUCTED INTO BALLROOM HALL OF FAME (PHOTOS)

In LGBT on November 23, 2013 at 12:01 pm

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Legendary designer and downtown fixture Patricia Field was inducted in the Ballroom Hall Of Fame two days ago and we missed it! The ceremony was a kick off to a month long exhibition of Gerald H. Gaskins Legends, a photographic exhibition and philanthropic initiative celebrating New York House Ballroom Legends and style culture over the past two decades.

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PUTIN PAINTING FROM RUSSIAN GALLERY CENSORED (PHOTOS)

In LGBT, News on August 28, 2013 at 6:51 am
 PUTIN PAINTING FROM RUSSIAN GALLERY CENSORED (PHOTOS)Russia police seize ‘Putin in women’s underwear’ painting (via AFP)

Russian police said Wednesday they had raided an exhibition and confiscated a painting that portrayed President Vladimir Putin and Prime Minister Dmitry Medvedev lounging together in women’s lingerie. Police said they confiscated four paintings by artist…


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MOB IN JAMAICA STAB, CHOPPED UP CROSS DRESSING 17 YEAR OLD (DETAILS)

In LGBT, News on July 24, 2013 at 10:36 am

 MOB IN JAMAICA STAB, CHOPPED UP CROSS DRESSING 17 YEAR OLD (DETAILS)

A 17 year old teen is now the 10th person added to the list of murdered LGBT folks in Jamaica, a former British colony whose anti-homosexuality laws date back to the 1800s. The teen was murdered by a mob at a party who discovered that the woman dancing with one of the patrons was in fact  a male.
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GAYMER X IS THE WORLD’S FIRST LGBT GAMING CONVENTION (DETAILS)

In LGBT on July 22, 2013 at 8:32 am

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Gay gamers will get their own convention this year thanks to Gaymer X, a two day event filled with concerts workshops, gaming panels, competitions, parties and demos in San Francisco. Supporters include EA, Xbox, GLAAD, The Trevor Project, dot429 and Straight But Not Narrow.
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GAY MARRIAGE NOW RECOGNIZED IN ENGLAND (DETAILS)

In LGBT on July 15, 2013 at 1:09 pm

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We interrupt your  illegal download of Luther Season 3 to report that gay marriage is now recognized in England. The last major hurdle passed through the House of Lords a few minutes ago, prompting celebrations from campaigners outside Parliament.

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REYKJAVIK TO DIVORCE MOSCOW OVER GAY RIGHTS ROW (DETAILS)

In LGBT on July 15, 2013 at 9:38 am

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Jón Gnarr, famed mayor of Reykjavik, Iceland, wants to cut ties with Moscow because of the Russian capital’s stance on gay rights, visir.is reports. Moscow and Reykjavik became sister cities in 2007 but recent laws against gays in Russia is souring their relationship.
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