Pride Skittles, Kylie Minogue Wine, Mask Wearing, Demi Lovato, Zachary Quinto, Gavin Newsom, A-ha: HOT LINKS

Pride Skittles, Kylie Minogue Wine, Mask Wearing, Demi Lovato, Zachary Quinto, Gavin Newsom, A-ha: HOT LINKS

NOT FINE. Pentagon deputy inspector general Glenn Fine resigns, was tasked with oversight of the coronavirus response: “One Pentagon official told CNN Fine was not told to resign and did so on his own accord. Still, Trump removed Fine as the Pentagon’s acting inspector general just last month, a move that was viewed as an effort to thwart his leadership of the coronavirus accountability review.”

2020. The general election scenario Democrats are dreading: “We are about to see the best economic data we’ve seen in the history of this country.”

‘RIGGED’ ELECTION. Trump talk sparks worries of post-election chaos: “Trump’s increasingly amped-up rhetoric surrounding the integrity of the November election is beginning to bring to center stage a previously muted conversation. With the president lagging behind Joe Biden in public opinion polls six months before the general election, his opponents are becoming increasingly anxious that Trump may attempt to undermine the results of the election if he loses — or worse, might attempt to cling to power regardless of the outcome.”

Gavin Newsom

SUPPRESSION. RNC sues California Governor Gavin Newsom over mail-in ballot executive order: ‘Following the coronavirus outbreak, the Democratic governor said earlier this month that every registered voter in the state would receive a mail-in ballot for the November election. While in-person voting options will be available, “no one should be forced to risk their health to exercise” their right to cast their ballot.’

NEW YORK. Grocery store shoppers in Staten Island drive out non mask-wearing shopper. ‘In the video a woman pushing a cart without a face mask is surrounded by people shouting “get the f*** outta here” and “get out”, as customers repeatedly point towards the door and she is pressured to leave.’

Staten Islanders with masks drive out non-mask wearing person in grocery store. #Coronavirus pic.twitter.com/iPQwk7lD9y

— McAuley (@McauleyHolmes) May 25, 2020

DR. BIRX. Chris Wallace asks her if country reopened too soon. “I think a few things are together. So from the beginning, and I think when we had that first briefing we talked about 1.2 million to 2.4 million and 100,000 to 240,000 people succumbing to this incredibly aggressive virus. Those are the figures that we continue to stand by in this first wave and really understanding how to prevent future hospitalizations and future deaths is really what we’re focused on every single day.”

SOME GOOD NEWS. John Krasinski pisses off fans by “selling out” to CBS.

IT’S ON. Ryan Murphy confirms American Horror Story spin-off series.

WELL, ISN’T THAT A TWIST. Skittles is going colorless for Pride Month.

RIC GRENELL. Gay U.S. ambassador to Germany stepping down: “President Donald Trump in February called Grenell back to Washington to take over as head of U.S. intelligence on an interim basis, replacing former acting Director of National Intelligence Joseph Maguire.”

DEMI LOVATO. Trans rights are human rights.

.@DDLovato speaks about the importance of being an ally to POC and the trans community on @AlokvMenon’s ‘Beyond the Gender Binary’ Instagram Live tour. pic.twitter.com/rvDgJG3XQh

— Pop Crave (@PopCrave) May 24, 2020

AOC. Republican challenger to Alexandria Ocasio-Cortez drops out of primary race: “I am very grateful to the constituents in NY-14 and citizens from across this great nation for their support and words of encouragement,” Scherie Murray, a Jamaican immigrant and businesswoman, said in a statement. 

COLORADO. C&C Coffee and Kitchen owners sue Governor Jared Polis for shutting down their restaurant, which had opened on Mother’s Day in defiance of coronavirus lockdown orders.

INDIA. Woman takes her own life after being put through conversion therapy against her consent: “The suicide of a 21-year-old queer woman from Kerala, who claimed that she had been taken to multiple de-addiction centres over three months against her will, in an effort to cure her of her non-heterosexual orientation, has drawn attention to the dubious practice of conversion therapy practised by mental health professionals in the country, experts have said.”

ZACHARY QUINTO. The actor is celebrating four years of sobriety.

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STOP HIM. Human Rights Campaign president Alphonso David vows to stop conservative Rev. Ruben Diaz Sr. from being elected to Congress: “We have a known homophobe who is running for Congress who doesn’t represent the values of New York voters. He has a history of anti-LGBT rhetoric and votes.”

MALE MODEL TUESDAY. River Viiperi, Dom Fenison, Josh Truesdell, Benjamin Crofchick and MORE.

DRINK UP. Kylie Minogue has launched a range of wine.

🍷 Kylie’s rumoured upcoming wine range has been spotted in Tesco! (credits: Jacques @ Popjustice) pic.twitter.com/VFcD8ndhSB

— Kylie Minogue Charts (@ChartsKylie) May 23, 2020

GLEE. Is there really a reboot on the way?

WIPE IT DOWN CHALLENGE OF THE DAY. Jason Derulo.

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With great power comes great responsibility ##wipeitdown @maxymaxmax

♬ Wipe It Down – BMW KENNY

COVER VERSION OF THE DAY. A-Ha’s “Take On Me” on a washer/dryer.

GAGA INTERVIEW OF THE DAY. With Beats1’s Zane Lowe.

WOOF. Older gay men look back at their past pets.

CORN-FED TUESDAY. Lex Lederman.

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Hundreds Turn Out for MAGA Boat Parade in Charleston in Support of Trump: WATCH

Hundreds Turn Out for MAGA Boat Parade in Charleston in Support of Trump: WATCH

Hundreds of Trump supporters took to the water in Charleston, South Carolina on Sunday for a MAGA Boat Parade in honor of Donald Trump.

WCSC reports: “The event organized online had over 700 people signed up to attend and more than one thousand people interested. The water was packed with participants and others out boating during the holiday weekend.”

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#AM_Equality: May 26, 2020

#AM_Equality: May 26, 2020

HRC ENDORSES RITCHIE TORRES FOR CONGRESS: “Council Member Ritchie Torres has broken barriers before and he can do it again,” said HRC President Alphonso David (@AlphonsoDavid). “As the first LGBTQ elected official in the Bronx, Torres made history and set a new standard for what leadership looks like in the borough. Not only do we have the opportunity to make history in New York, but we also can keep Rev. Ruben Díaz, Sr. out of Congress. Díaz is one of the most virulently anti-equality and anti-choice Democrats that New York has seen in a generation, lacking respect for even the basic humanity of LGBTQ people.” More from HRC

HRC ENDORSES GEORGETTE GÓMEZ FOR CONGRESS: “Georgette Gómez is a true changemaker and a champion of the LGBTQ community,” said HRC President Alphonso David. “Whether it was against deep-pocketed special interests or outsiders dictating what San Diegans needed, Gómez has always worked harder and smarter to achieve real change for San Diego. We have the opportunity to make history in California and HRC is proud to endorse and work with an incredible leader like Georgette Gómez.” More from HRC

THURSDAY — CELEBRATE CHILD WELFARE PROFESSIONALS WITH HRC: HRC’s All Children – All Families (ACAF) program invites you to join the virtual release event for their 2020 annual report on Thursday, May 28th at 2 PM ET. The report celebrates 100 organizations that worked to transform their policies and practices over the last year — with ACAF’s guidance and support — to provide truly welcoming and affirming services for LGBTQ youth and families. Register today and download this PDF for more information

HRC’S ALPHONSO DAVID AND CHASTEN BUTTIGIEG ON INSTAGRAM LIVE: 

SUNDAY WAS PAN VISIBILITY DAY! May 24 marks Pansexual Visibility Day — a day for our community to uplift, elevate and celebrate those who identify as pansexual. Pan people’s sexuality can often be erased when they are assumed to be either gay or straight, or when their pan identity isn’t taken seriously, so it’s essential to make sure that we uplift the voices of pan people. More from HRC.

As we celebrate #PansexualVisibilityDay today, @HRC is here to provide a quick rundown on pansexual, bisexual, queer and fluid identities. ⤵️ pic.twitter.com/ufXGSB1t93

— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) May 24, 2020

HRC MOURNS MCKINSLEY LAKEITH LINCOLN, BLACK LGBTQ PERSON KILLED IN LOUISIANA: “Time and time again, we have seen Black people, LGBTQ people and especially Black LGBTQ people violently killed for living their truth,” said Tori Cooper, HRC Director of Community Engagement for the Transgender Justice Initiative 

(@MsToriCooper1). “The Human Rights Campaign is standing with Lincoln’s family and friends in mourning today, and joins advocates and the National Black Justice Coalition in demanding a thorough investigation in this case, and into why Lincoln’s family was not informed of their loved one’s death.” More from HRC

CONGRESSMAN ALAN LOWENTHAL (D-CA) INTRODUCES BILL TO HONOR BILLIE JEAN KING WITH CONGRESSIONAL GOLD MEDAL: More from Orange County Breeze.

IN THE STATES

LAMBDA LEGAL IS FIGHTING TO OVERTURN A LAW THAT BLOCKS TRANS IDAHOANS FROM CHANGING THEIR GENDER MARKER: “We know that when identity documents out trans people, the community knows these stories of people being harassed, discriminated against and threatened with violence in those situations,” said Nora Huppert, a Renberg fellow at Lambda Legal and one of the lawyers working on the case. More from American Independent.

GET CULTURED – Entertainment, arts and sports news!

TONIGHT — PRIDELAND PREMIERES ON PBS VOICES WITH POSE’S DYLLÓN BURNSIDE (@dyllonburnside): More from NewNowNext and HRC

Tonight, PRIDELAND premieres on PBS Voices. Be sure to tune in as host @dyllonburnside explores LGBTQ life and culture in the South.@HRC‘s own Carmarion D. Anderson (@cander01) also makes an appearance to discuss her work as Alabama State Director!t.co/qhAMAUGE94

— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) May 26, 2020

JUST SAM (@CoJustsam) BECOMES FIRST OPENLY LGBTQ PERSON TO WIN AMERICAN IDOL: She is also the first woman of color to win in seven years. More from ABC News Radio.

GLOBAL EQUALITY NEWS

HRC CELEBRATES MARRIAGE EQUALITY IN COSTA RICA: “Today, Costa Rica has made history, bringing marriage equality to Central America for the first time,” said HRC President Alphonso David. “Costa Rica’s LGBTQ community has worked tirelessly for years to make today a reality. This victory is theirs and it inspires the entire global LGBTQ community to continue fighting to move equality forward.” More from Reuters and HRC

BREAKING NEWS: Costa Rica has made marriage equality the law of the land. ️‍ Thank you, Costa Rica, for reaffirming that #LoveIsLove! t.co/Jji24r7Uxt pic.twitter.com/LygIeFyZQf

— Human Rights Campaign (@HRC) May 26, 2020

READING RAINBOW – Bookmark now to read on your lunch break!

HRC reflects on Ramadan with Imam Abdullah Antepli (@aantepli); The Conversation looks at how to overcome challenges to caring for LGBTQ people in palliative care; Seventeen highlights the diversity of Pride flags; Insider shares LGBTQ romantic comedies you should watch; Washington Blade speaks with LGBTQ Ugandans about their experiences during COVID-19; them reports on United Methodist pastor Rev. Ray McKinnon of Charlotte, NC of his support for the LGBTQ community

Have news? Send us your news and tips at [email protected]. Click here to subscribe to #AM_Equality and follow @HRC for all the latest news. Thanks for reading!

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Cheyenne Jackson reveals he’s had five hair transplants

Cheyenne Jackson reveals he’s had five hair transplants

Cheyenne Jackson talks about his hair transplant procedures
Cheyenne Jackson (Photo: Ray Mickshaw/FX)

Actor Cheyenne Jackson, 44, has revealed he’s had five hair transplants in the space of 14 years. In an emotional Instagram posting, he said he was revealing the information as he had been “dreading” people find out and no longer wanted to hide the fact.

The posting included a photo of the back of his head, revealing a large area of scarring where cosmetic surgeons had removed hair follicles to implant on the top of his scalp.

 

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“I’ve been DREADING this day for 17 years. The day when my horrible secret would be revealed,” he said.

“No, this gnarly scar across my head isn’t from life-saving brain surgery, nor did I narrowly survive a shark attack.

“It’s worse. (At least in Hollywood…) I had hair transplant surgery. 5 of them, to be exact over 14 years.

“My inner monologue is ‘Really Cheyenne? With everything that’s going on in the world, you’re CONFESSING that you had hair surgery? Get over yourself.’ I get it, but I’m admitting this really, to RELEASE how much shame & anxiety I’ve had about people finding out for years.

Related: Is Cheyenne Jackson’s “Edge of Glory” cover better than the original?

“I started losing my hair around 22. My older brother was balding too, but was way braver & cooler & just shaved his off. It was really emotional for me to watch it fall out & I felt less attractive & truly less like myself as the days went on, so I saved up and got my first surgery at 28.

“I hid it from everyone. It was painful & expensive but I started to feel better about myself.
Over the years as my hair kept thinning, I kept secretly getting more procedures & would just pray that no one would find out.

“Why? Why did I care so much? What does that say about me?

“Being a vain actor in an industry that rewards beauty, I vowed to keep this my secret forever. I feel SO stupid saying that but it’s my truth. As if someone finding out would somehow negate my talent, or make me less viable or valuable in the world.

“At the beginning of every job, I’d secretly gather the hair & makeup people, dramatically close the door of the trailer, & make a big deal about REVEALING my devastating truth. Every. Single. Time. they basically said “ummm…yeah…so?” NO ONE CARED BUT ME!

“I’m sharing because maybe this will inspire someone out there to share a secret they’ve been hiding, or show a scar that they’ve been afraid of anyone seeing. Let it go. What I’ve learned during this pandemic is that shit like this just doesn’t matter.

“I’m trying to teach my kids to accept themselves & to be proud of who they are, & to put value on things that are IMPORTANT & REAL so as their father, the example should start with me. This is that. I’ll go first. #ShowYourScars

Jackson is best known for his recurring roles in American Horror Story on FX but has a string of Broadway, TV and movie credits to his name. He has also released three albums of music.

He is married to fellow actor, Jason Landau. They married in 2014 and became fathers to twins, a boy and a girl named Ethan and Willow, in 2016.

Related: Cheyenne Jackson officially graduates to daddy status

The gay actor has spoken before about succumbing to the pressure to maintain his appearance. In 2016, he told Out magazine: “’I find that especially with gay guys, there’s such a pressure in our community to look young, to stay looking young. I will admit I kind of succumbed to that a few years back.

“I got into doing Botox and putting stuff in my face. And I started to not look like myself anymore. It kind of just made me sad. I was like, ‘What am I doing?’ I couldn’t wrinkle my forehead anymore. It changed the shape of my eyes. So three years ago, I was like, ‘F*** it. I’m just gonna let my face do what it’s gonna do’.”

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