Jared Leto, Carter Page, ACLU, Cristiano Ronaldo, Maxine Waters, Dunkirk, Dorian Corey: HOT LINKS

Jared Leto, Carter Page, ACLU, Cristiano Ronaldo, Maxine Waters, Dunkirk, Dorian Corey: HOT LINKS

HEALTH CARE. Trump praised Australia’s universal health care hours after passing a hideous bill revoking coverage from millions of Americans. “I shouldn’t say this to our great gentleman and my friend from Australia because you have better health care than we do.”

CARTER PAGE. Former Trump aide turns back on Senate panel seeking answers on Russia.

Jared LetoSUICIDE SQUAD. Jared Leto’s joker planted kiss on prison guard. “He’s like [panting and moaning] ‘You’re a big guy’. This is while we’re filming. Then he f**king grabs me and kisses me. On the mouth, full kisses me. I thought, OK, I’m just gonna go with it. But then he’s like, [panting and moaning again] ‘Did someone piss their pants?’ I’m like, now I did because you said I did!””

ACLU. We decided not to sue over the “religious freedom” executive order: “Today’s executive order signing was an elaborate photo-op with no discernible policy outcome. After careful review of the order’s text we have determined that the order does not meaningfully alter the ability of religious institutions or individuals to intervene in the political process. The order portends but does not yet do harm to the provision of reproductive health services. President Trump’s prior assertion that he wished to ‘totally destroy’ the Johnson Amendment with this order has proven to be a textbook case of ‘fake news.’”

SAVING THE COUNTRY MONEY. Where to even begin.

Rather than causing a big disruption in N.Y.C., I will be working out of my home in Bedminster, N.J. this weekend. Also saves country money!

— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) May 5, 2017

TEXAS. Study examines impact of discrimination on LGBT Texans: “The study, The Impact of Stigma and Discrimination Against LGBT People in Texas, provides data and research which documents the prevalence of discrimination against the state’s estimated 770,000 LGBT adults and 158,000 LGBT youth. The study’s release comes at a time when the Texas Legislature is considering a number of anti-LGBT bills including an anti-trans bathroom bill and legislation which would give businesses the right to refuse service to LGBT people based on the religious beliefs of the business owner.”

DORIAN COREY. New musical sheds light on Paris is Burning figure.

Cristiano RonaldoCRISTIANO RONALDO. The first male to hit 1 million followers on Instagram.

SOPHIE COOK. Labour candidate hopes to become UK’s first openly transgender MP: “Sophie Cook, an RAF engineer turned TV presenter, will contest the seat of East Worthing and Shoreham, which has been held by the Tories for two decades. The 50-year-old equality campaigner, who has three children, began transitioning in 1998 but only came out in 2015.”

TAPESTRY. Carole King to perform at Los Angeles LGBT Center. “Carole King is set to perform at the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s An Evening with Women event on Saturday, May 13. The benefit held at the Hollywood Palladium will also feature comedian Tig Notaro, Eve Ensler, author of “The Vagina Monologues,” and singer Grace Mitchell. Cameron Esposito and Rhea Butcher host.”

Maxine WatersDISGUSTING, POOR EXCUSE OF A MAN. Maxine Waters rips Trump on healthcare.

ANDREW CUNANAN. Darren Criss hops into a Speedo as Versace’s killer.

TRAVELING WHILE TRANS. Women humiliated at Dallas Love Field. “We was humiliated in front of hundreds of people standing in the line and the people was trying to figure out what was going on,” said Daroneshia Duncan, who is also the founder of TAKE, which stands for Transgender Advocates Knowledgeable and Empowering.

THEY’RE BACK. Megan Mullally teases Will & Grace reboot.

Here we go again, honey. #WillAndGrace pic.twitter.com/ndj1zHHmN5

— Megan Mullally (@MeganMullally) May 5, 2017

YOUTUBE. The online network announced 7 new shows: “There’s Ellen’s Show Me More Show, a twice-weekly behind-the-scenes program from Ellen Degeneres; Kevin Hart: What The Fit, a comedic fitness show starring the eponymous comedian; I Am: Demi Lovato, which shows the process of writing and recording Lovato’s new album; a Katy Perry Live Special; and Best.Cover.Ever., produced by Ryan Seacrest and hosted by Ludacris, where fans from around the world can compete to duet with their favorite musicians.”

TRAILER OF THE DAY. Christopher Nolan’s Dunkirk.

CLIP OF THE DAY. Alien: Covenant.

HYDROPLANING. It’s what some dolphins do.

FRIDAY FLASH. Lucien Laviscount.

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Shepard Smith reveals his struggle coming out at the “craziest conservative network on Earth”

Shepard Smith reveals his struggle coming out at the “craziest conservative network on Earth”
“A. You’re going to hell for it. B. You’ll never have any friends again. C. What are you going to tell your family…?”

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Seattle Police Search for Man Who Yelled Anti-Gay Slurs and Pulled a Gun on Two Pedestrians

Seattle Police Search for Man Who Yelled Anti-Gay Slurs and Pulled a Gun on Two Pedestrians

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Police in Seattle are searching for a man who followed a 23-year-old and 30-year-old in his car while yelling homophobic slurs at them.

A photo posted on Facebook and since shared hundreds of times shows the suspect pulling a gun on the men.

Bias crimes investigators searching for man who pulled gun on two people on Rainier Avenue: t.co/B5cemxnvl8 pic.twitter.com/LscgGJnuwi

— Seattle Police Dept. (@SeattlePD) May 4, 2017

In a statement, a Seattle police spokesperson said:

“[The two people] were crossing Rainier Avenue South and South Genesee Street when they passed in front of a black 2004 Volvo, which was stopped at the intersection. The traffic light changed as the victims walked across the street and the driver of the Volvo–described as a tall white male with reddish hair–began shouting comments about the victims’ weight and sexual orientation.”

According to Seattle.gov, the man left for a short time but when he returned he started to trail his victims. At this point, a passenger in the care threw a bottle which hit the 23-year-old on the arm.

RELATED: Gunshots Fired at Tennessee Funeral After Mourner Makes Anti-Gay Remark About Deceased

The victims attempted to take a photo of the car. However, a man described as being in his late 20s with a heavy build stepped out of the vehicle into the street, pointing a gun at them.

Police have requested anyone with information to call 206-684-5550.

(Image via Seattle.gov)

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By signing HB 1111, Governor Haslam opened the floodgates for discrimination against LGBTQ Tennesseans

By signing HB 1111, Governor Haslam opened the floodgates for discrimination against LGBTQ Tennesseans

NASHVILLE – Zeke Stokes, Vice President of Programs for GLAAD, released the following statement after Tennessee Governor Bill Haslam signed HB 1111/SB 1085, a law that will now require all words in the Tennessee state code to be defined as their so-called “natural meaning” – ushering in an era that could delegitimize LGBTQ couples and trans people in the state of Tennessee.

“By the stroke of a pen, Governor Haslam has now placed the future of the state’s economy and the well-being of the LGBTQ community in jeopardy. HB 1111 has the potential to undermine marriages between LGBTQ couples, nullify a transgender person’s true identity under law, and put LGBTQ families at risk. This sets a dangerous precedent for how the LGBTQ community is treated in Tennessee moving forward.” 

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Russia’s biggest newspaper blames “fat” women for turning men into “disgusting” gay couples

Russia’s biggest newspaper blames “fat” women for turning men into “disgusting” gay couples
She wonders if men “turn gay because girls are too fat and non-sexual. It can influence it.”

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Is a Grand Jury Looking into Donald Trump and Russia?

Is a Grand Jury Looking into Donald Trump and Russia?

Is a Grand Jury currently investigating links between Donald Trump and Russia? Plenty of evidence points to exactly that, according to Keith Olbermann, including statements from FBI Director James Comey in last week’s hearings before the Senate Judiciary Committee.

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