European Union Leader Marries Same-Sex Partner; Makes History
Today, Xavier Bettel, Luxembourg’s Prime Minister, became the first EU leader to wed a same-sex partner.
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'Game of Thrones' Star Kit Harington Knows You Sexualize Him and He's Still Not Okay With It
'Game of Thrones' Star Kit Harington Knows You Sexualize Him and He's Still Not Okay With It
Though Kit Harington recognizes the homoeroticism running through the veins of the men of the Night’s Watch, the Game of Thrones actor still insists that he’s uncomfortable with being thought of as a sex symbol. Earlier this year Harington went public with the fact that he felt as if it was “demeaning” that people paid so much attention to his body, while not necessarily respecting his talent as an actor. The public, while somewhat sympathetic to his discomfort, swiftly turned the actor’s feelings into something of a mild internet joke.
“I found it unfair, really, some of the stuff I read,” he explained, doubling down on his assertion that the attention was problematic. “I was making a point, which was that I think young men do get objectified, do get sexualized unnecessarily.”
“As a person who is definitely in that category, as a young leading man in this world, I feel I have a unique voice to talk about that. I was making a point to sort of say, ‘It just needs to be highlighted.’ With every photo shoot I ever go to, I’m told to take off my shirt, and I don’t.”
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Charles Pulliam-Moore
Greg Louganis:<em>Back on Board</em> and on the Red Carpet
Greg Louganis:<em>Back on Board</em> and on the Red Carpet
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Back on Board: Greg Louganis is an intimate portrait of the public triumphs and private struggles of trailblazing openly gay athlete Greg Louganis. In this episode, I am honored to present my coverage of Greg at the 2015 Palm Springs International Film Festival, and to present an encore presentation of a previous red carpet interview with the Olympian.
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A refreshingly candid documentary film about this four-time Olympic champion, “Back on Board” follows Greg Louganis over the past three years as he struggles with financial security and reunites with the sport he once dominated but not welcomed in. The threat of losing his house during the recent financial crisis forces Louganis to re-evaluate the choices, relationships, and missed opportunities of his career.
Listen to this episode to learn on which famous dating website Greg met his now-husband Johnny Chaillot-Louganis, as photographed above by Nicholas Snow at the 2015 Palm Springs International Film Festival.
With unprecedented access, the film reveals the complicated life of an athlete whose grace, beauty, and courage sparked a worldwide fascination with diving. It chronicles Louganis’ rise from a difficult upbringing to nearly universal acclaim as the greatest diver ever, and from pioneering openly gay athlete with HIV to an overlooked sports icon. “Back on Board” is the engrossing story of an American legend as he re-emerges on the world stage to combat prejudice, promote tolerance, and return to the diving world after a long period of absence to act as a mentor to the next generation.
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What the 2016 Candidates are Saying about SCOTUS and Marriage Equality
What the 2016 Candidates are Saying about SCOTUS and Marriage Equality
With oral arguments at the Supreme Court concluded in Obergefell v. Hodges, 2016 candidates are starting to weigh in on how they would handle a potential Supreme Court ruling that leads to nationwide marriage equality.
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A Look Inside The Horrifying Reality Of Being Gay In Uganda
A Look Inside The Horrifying Reality Of Being Gay In Uganda
“Tell me something about Ugandan culture,” prompts Vice correspondent Isobel Yeung to a group of locals on a recent trip to investigate violence against gays in the country.
“The first thing we hate is homosexuality,” one man begins. “We hate that one completely. If we find a woman with a woman, we pull out one and we do it to her…We have sex with her…Serious rape.”
“So what would you do if you saw a gay man?” asks Yeung.
The man gets a disturbing smile on his face as he yells, “Kill! You kill that one! Woman and woman we rape, but man and man we kill.”
This Friday, HBO’s Vice tells this and other stories surrounding the current state of homosexuality in Uganda. It’s an ugly reality, but one that the world needs to know about.
Below, find two clips from the show. The first contains the interview posted above, and in the second one, Yeung interviews a gay woman who was raped:
Vice airs Fridays at 11pm on HBO.
Dan Tracer
7 Things List, May 15, 2015
7 Things List, May 15, 2015
Our entertainment and events highlights this week include the fury of Charlize Theron, Tom Hardy’s heat, the dapper Don Draper, and the beginning of Pride.
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Welcome to the Party: Gay Men Have Been Appreciating 'Dad Bods' for Years
Welcome to the Party: Gay Men Have Been Appreciating 'Dad Bods' for Years
Unless you’ve been living in a cave, you’ve no doubt heard the term “Dad Bod,” and have subsequently seen a marked increase in the number of paunchy, fuzzy man-tummies in your strolls through the Internet.
The term was coined by a college student to describe her ideal guy: a less-ripped/more average fellow who she could cuddle up to and ultimately settle down with. This phenomenon has had beer-bellied men rejoicing, some women crying foul and me wondering why this is news.
Dad Bods aren’t a new trend, at least not with the always-ahead-of-the-curve Gays. Gay men have been celebrating their stout brethren for decades, declaring definitively that Fat + Hairy ≠ Undateable. They’re called Bears, and as a card-carrying member of this cuddliest of gay subcultures, I want to officially welcome you to the party!
While not without their flaws and stereotypes, Bears pride themselves in being more accepting of the average-to-overweight man. Bears are the “real man’s” alternative to the cliché of a smooth, sculpted Adonis. And as a gay bear and a dad, I am undoubtedly the ultimate expert on what constitutes a “Dad Bod” …and how to make the most of it.
So to my hefty, hetero brothers, let me offer you some of my unsolicited expertise.
The Bad News:
While I’m sure you’ve been enjoying this new-found admiration, it’s now time to get off your larger-than-average ass. Having a Dad Bod doesn’t mean you can be a fat, lazy slob and still hope to get a girlfriend/married/laid. Another reason the Dad Bod-loving author cited for her attraction was these men being less intimidating. Women may initially be attracted to you because you’re not as threatening as a muscle-bound gym rat; but that doesn’t mean you get to lay around in the recliner all day, waiting for her to serve you nachos and give you sex. So what’s a husky hunk to do?
The Good News:
I’ve provided a handy diagram and some valuable tips to help you harness your Dad Bod’s potential. Follow this guide, and you will assuredly attract the ladies, while continuing to wallow in the lifestyle to which you are accustomed.
Manage your mane. Contrary to what many women (and gay men) proclaim, there are no magical hair products to fix all that ails or eludes you. It’s all about honesty and confidence.
1. Can you grow a beard? Do it with gusto, but keep it clean and trimmed.
2. If you can’t, don’t try. Uneven stubble makes you look like a serial killer.
3. Trying to rock a combover? Just stop. You’re not fooling anyone, least of all your scalp.
4. Hairy-chested? Never pass up an opportunity to unleash your inner gorilla — but only on your front side…
5. You’ve never heard of a woman lovingly running her fingers through her man’s back or neck hair, and for good reason.
Dress for impact. Fat can be fabulous. Fat slob? Not so much.
6. Our Dad Bod is wearing a faded, ill-fitting polo with…
7. …an embroidered company logo. Nobody cares where you work, unless it says “CEO of Apple”…and that guy’s gay.
8. Mr. Bear is wearing a shirt that’s long enough to tuck in, but with sleeves short enough to show off his massive guns.
9. Don’t fear horizontal stripes. Or color. Stripes show that our Bear is proud of his girth. Bold colors show he has a youthful streak without resorting to clothes that are meant for someone 10 years younger and 50 lbs lighter.
Detail your car? Detail your bod. It’s the little things that add up to make you a pudgy package worth unwrapping.
10. The Gay Bear is wearing one accessory — a chunky, silver watch. Silver because it’s cool (and not too matchy); chunky because he’s chunky, and proud of it.
11. He’s also wearing a brown leather belt that matches his brown leather shoes. Because he’s an adult who can see.
12. Dad Bod is wearing the braided belt that came with his khakis. I think I just threw up in my mouth a little.
Get a leg up. Let’s get this pants party started.
13. The Dad Bod is attempting to pull off khakis and sneakers. Please, pull them off and stop dressing like a 7-year-old. Those of you in sweats but not at the gym? You’re on your own.
14. Gay Bear is wearing jeans that fit — not too baggy, but with just enough snugness to show off his strapping thighs and brawny backside.
Attitude is everything.
15. Dad Bod, get your damn hands out of your pockets and stand up straight.
16. Stick out your chest (this makes your man boobs look more like pecs), smile and wave. They may have come for the Dad Bod, but they’ll stay for Mr. Personality!
Got more tips, questions or case studies that need reviewing? Hit me up in the comments! This trend will subside long before your belly, so make sure you’re equipped to care for your Dad Bod — it’s the only one you’ve got!
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This post originally appeared on Brent’s personal blog, Designer Daddy.
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HRC to New Jersey Gov. Christie: Sign the Bill Protecting LGBT Parents and Modernizing State Law
HRC to New Jersey Gov. Christie: Sign the Bill Protecting LGBT Parents and Modernizing State Law
The New Jersey Assembly passed the NJ Gestational Carrier Agreement Act, an important bill that would modernize state law.
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Seven Rugby ‘Crotch Grabs’ To Get You In The Sporting Mood
Seven Rugby ‘Crotch Grabs’ To Get You In The Sporting Mood
Earlier this week, Newcastle Knights player Korbin Sims got rather handy with Sea Eagles front rower Willie Mason at a rugby match. And we weren’t mad at all.
Related: PHOTOS: Oiled Up, Muscular Turks Stuff Their Hands Down Each Others Pants — For Tradition’s Sake
During the second half of their NRL match up at Brookvale Oval on Sunday, 23-year-old Sims took it upon himself to grab a handful of 35-year-old Mason’s crotch on the field.
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But apparently (how are we late to this party?) the ‘crotch grab’ is a common maneuver in rugby, and here are seven wonderful handful, followed by a video compilation:
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Colombian Government Pledges Its Support for Marriage Equality
Colombian Government Pledges Its Support for Marriage Equality
According to Juan Fernando Cristo the Interior Minister of Colombia (pictured above), the Colombian government is all in to support LGBT-rights activists’ fight for marriage equality.
“The government supports the fight for equality and we will adopt measures providing equal marriage rights for all,” Cristo said at the Andes University in Bogota on Thursday.
Country-wide polling shows that the majority of Colombians are still staunchly opposed to gay marriage, despite the country’s large queer population. The government, Cristo insisted, is committed to backing campaigns working towards furthering marriage equality.
The road to marriage equality in Colombia has been an interesting one in recent years. In 2011 the Colombian Constitutional Court issued a ruling requiring the country’s Congress to legalize full same sex marriage or an equivalent by 2013. After the Congressional body failed to comply by the deadline, courts were empowered to begin marrying same sex couples at their own discretion. Only 30 couples managed to secure marriage licenses through the loophole.
Charles Pulliam-Moore
www.towleroad.com/2015/05/columbian-government-pledges-support-for-marriage-equality.html
