Introducing Estelle Fox, but don’t call her the next Billie Eilish
Introducing Estelle Fox, but don’t call her the next Billie Eilish
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5 perfect holiday gifts for your gender-independent loved ones
5 perfect holiday gifts for your gender-independent loved ones
There’s nothing like a non-binary BFF to bust down stereotypes, forge new freedoms, and create space for everyone to be their authentic best.
Here are five great ways to show your appreciation for your friend who refuses to be pigeonholed.
1. All For One
Aren’t you tired of skincare and fragrance that’s categorized into his and hers? Us, too. Fortunately so is Calvin Klein. His CK All fragrance ($52) is for — you guessed it — everyone. If your pal likes citrus and green tea (and who doesn’t), they’ll love this clean, light fragrance.
2. Billie Club
Give your friend an emblem of everyone’s favorite new gender-defying genius. Billie Eilish, the 17-year-old sound sensation who’s pronounced gender an “ancient” concept, has cool urban merch like this Red Beanie with her signature logo ($20).
3. 50 Shades of Grey
Let’s face it: all nail color is nonbinary, but why not support a company who’s verbal about branding theirs as “unisex”? Context carries 17 glam shades ($15) with sexy names like “Breaking the Law” and “Unfaithful,” all of them vegan and free of nasty poisons. Our favorite might be the gunmetal grey “Destroyer,” as in destroyer of stereotypes, we presume.
4. The Singularity Is Near
We can’t resist this adorable long-sleeved tee from Laurelhach on Redbubble ($25.20) that comes with a built-in lesson about the singular “they,” just in case your friend has to deal with anyone who’s been asleep for the past few years.
5. On the Same Page
If your BFF’s got more material things than they can manage, help spread the love by giving a chunk of change in their name to a favorite LGBTQ nonprofit. We suggest a donation to GLAAD, or use GLAAD’s Resources page to find links to others.
Orville Peck, Berlin, Patrick Bumatay, Billie Eilish, Marie Fredriksson, Art Basel Banana, Bill Barr: HOT LINKS
Orville Peck, Berlin, Patrick Bumatay, Billie Eilish, Marie Fredriksson, Art Basel Banana, Bill Barr: HOT LINKS
IMPEACHMENT. Democrats announce articles of impeachment against Donald J. Trump. ‘In nine short pages, the draft articles accused Mr. Trump of carrying out a scheme “corruptly soliciting” election assistance from the government of Ukraine in the form of investigations that would smear his Democratic political rivals. To do so, Democrats charged, Mr. Trump used as leverage two “official acts”: the delivery of $391 million in security assistance and a White House meeting for Ukraine’s president.’
Articles of Impeachment by RawStory on Scribd
BAD FAITH. Bill Barr attacks the FBI over investigation of Trump’s collusion with Russia: “In an exclusive interview with NBC News, Barr essentially dismissed the findings of the Justice Department’s inspector general that there was no evidence of political bias in the launching of the Russia probe, saying that his hand-picked prosecutor, John Durham, will have the last word on the matter.”
TRUMP VS MCCONNELL? Differing opinions on what a Senate impeachment trial should look like: “But the show is exactly what Trump wants. He’s made clear to advisers privately that rather than end the trial as quickly as possible, he is hoping for adramatic event, according to two people familiar with his thinking. He wants Hunter Biden, Rep. Adam Schiff and the whistleblower to testify. He wants the witnesses to be live, not clips of taped depositions. And he’s hoping to turn it into a spectacle, which he thinks is his best chance to hurt Democrats in the election.”
RIP. Marie Fredriksson of Roxette has died at 61.
TEXAS. Pierce Bush, grandson of George H.W. Bush, is running for Congress: “Bush joins a crowded GOP field in Texas’ 22nd congressional district, a seat currently held by retiring Republican Rep. Pete Olson. At least 14 other Republicans are running in the GOP primary for this suburban Houston district, which will likely also be a top Democratic target next year.”
THIS SH*T IS… $120,000 Art Basel banana eaten by performance artist.
OHIO STATE. Meet the gay activist fighting on behalf of sexual assault survivors: “Now, Snyder-Hill, 49, a prominent LGBTQ activist and a military veteran, is involved in one of more than a dozen lawsuits filed against the university — all of which are in mediation, according to OSU spokesman Benjamin Johnson.”
2020. New Monmouth University national poll: “Democrats and Democratic-leaning voters continue to be divided over who they want to put up against Trump in 2020. The top contenders continue to be Biden (26%), Sanders (21%), and Warren (17%). However, these three are in a slightly different order than where they stood last month (23% Biden, 23% Warren, and 20% Sanders) or in late September (28% Warren, 25% Biden, and 15% Sanders). Buttigieg is the preferred choice of 8% of Democratic-identifying voters (similar to 9% in November and 5% in September).”
#28. Rep. Ted Yoho (R-FL) won’t seek another term. “Yoho, who aligned himself with the Tea Party faction of the Republican Party and has been a fierce supporter of President Donald Trump, joins at least 27 House Republicans in announcing their departures from the U.S. House.”
PATRICK BUMATAY. Gay Trump 9th Circuit nominee poised for confirmation: “As an openly gay man and Filipino-American, Bumatay brings diversity to Trump’s mostly straight, white judicial nominees. Bumatay’s nomination, though largely overshadowed by controversy surrounding his would-be colleague on the Ninth Circuit, Lawrence VanDyke, has been a long time coming for the White House.”
PDA OF THE DAY. Ryan Russell and Corey O’Brien.
UK. British war veteran gets apology over LGBT ban: “Joe Ousalice, 68, had served in the navy for nearly 18 years when he was discharged in 1993 because of a ban on LGBT people serving in the armed forces. The former radio operator, who lives in Southampton, served in the Falklands war, did six tours of duty in Northern Ireland, was posted to the Middle East and was seconded for two and a half years to a Nato taskforce. Ousalice was stripped of his long service and good conduct medal and three good conduct badges when he was discharged because of his sexuality.”
BOMBSHELL. FOX News drama lets nobody off the hook – not even Megyn Kelly.
COCKTAIL D’AMORE. Berlin’s free-love club night: ‘Currently, Cocktail takes place monthly at Griessmuehle, a club in a converted former factory, where they moved after losing a location “due to corporate estate investments”. During Cocktail, Griessmuehle’s basement dancefloor becomes a sex dungeon (the aforementioned “cosmic hole”); its inner chambers, a labyrinth of darkrooms; its garden, a hybrid of playground, catwalk and disco. While the party has grown larger and moved away from its early underground settings, Griessmuehle’s expansive layout is optimally suited for shenanigans. Bordered by railway lines, industrial units and a canal, Griessmuehle allows you to forget normal life in a temporary autonomous zone.’
LATE LATE SHOW PERFORMANCE OF THE DAY. Alicia Keys and Billie Eilish.
COOKING LESSON OF THE DAY. Brad and Orville Peck Make Elote.
TRAILER OF THE DAY. Like A Boss.
TOO HOT FOR TUESDAY. Gabriel Molinero.
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Cyndi Lauper to Be Honored with Inaugural UN Human Rights Award for Work Helping LGBTQ Youth
Cyndi Lauper to Be Honored with Inaugural UN Human Rights Award for Work Helping LGBTQ Youth
Cyndi Lauper will receive the inaugural High Note Global Prize from the Office of the High Commissioner for Human Rights and the High Note Global Initiative.
Writes the High Note Global Initiative: “In 2008, Lauper co-founded True Colors United after learning that while 10% of American youth identify themselves as LGBTQ, up to 40% of American youth experiencing homelessness do so. The organization works to prevent and end youth homelessness, focusing on the unique experiences of LGBTQ youth. In 2008, Cyndi Lauper co-founded True Colors United, a nonprofit organization that implements innovative solutions to youth homelessness that focus on the unique experiences of LGBTQ young people, who make up to 40% of the youth homelessness population in America.”
They add: “True Colors United recognized that communities and youth homelessness service providers want to be safe and welcoming for LGBTQ youth, but often don’t have the knowledge or resources to do so – creating barriers for these young people to get the support they need. True Colors United fills that space by offering free training and resources on how to meet the needs of LGBTQ youth experiencing homelessness. They also advocate in government and media to help ensure critical funding and services for all youth, and create opportunities for youth who have experienced homelessness to be key leaders in the effort to end the problem.”
The 2019 High Note Global Prize will be presented during the High Note Honors segment of Cyndi Lauper & Friends: Home for the Holidays at the Novo Theater at LA Live on December 10th.
Via press release: In addition to Kesha, additional celebrities supporting Cyndi at the Novo Theater on UN Human Rights Day include, Billy Porter, Brandi Carlile, Belinda Carlisle, King Princess, Charlie Musselwhite, Henry Rollins, Perry Farrell with Etty Lau Farrell, Justin Tranter, K. Flay, Emily Estefan, Shawn Wasabi, comics Carol Leifer and Lily Tomlin, U.K. comedian Gina Yashere, Margaret Cho, and Carson Kressley. Taylor Swift, Billie Eilish, Mariah Carey, Dolly Parton, Lady Gaga, Kelly Clarkson, Dua Lipa, Kacey Musgraves, RuPaul, and Tegan and Sara are among the artists who have donated items and experiences for a charity auction with 100% proceeds supporting True Colors.
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Cyndi Lauper to Be Honored with Inaugural UN Human Rights Award for Work Helping LGBTQ Youth
Lil Nas X leads the field of nominees for the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards
Lil Nas X leads the field of nominees for the 62nd Annual Grammy Awards
Photo Credit: Derrek Kupish
Nominations were announced Wednesday for the 62nd Annual Grammy awards and out country hip-hop artist Lil Nas X dominated the honorees. Lil Nas X is up for a total of 6 nominations, including in 3 of the 4 major categories: Record of the Year, Album of the Year for “7,” and Best New Artist. The star also received nominations for Best Pop Duo/Group Performance and Best Music Video for “Old Town Road,” as well as Best Rap/Sung Performance for “Panini.”
Lizzo, Billie Eilish, and Ariana Grande – all LGBTQ-allies – also dominated in the major categories.
Bi singer Lady Gaga also made a strong showing with a Song of the Year nomination for “Always Remember Us This Way” from the soundtrack for A Star Is Born. Gaga was also nominated for Best Compilation Soundtrack For Visual Media for the soundtrack to A Star Is Born, and for Best Song Written For Visual Media for “I’ll Never Love Again,” bringing her total nomination count to 3.
Out songwriter Jesse Saint John, a co-writer on Lizzo’s “Truth Hurts,” was nominated in the Song of the Year category. Brandi Carlile was also nominated for Song of the Year for the second year in a row, for her work writing on Tanya Tucker’s “Bring My Flowers Now.” Last year, Carlile was nominated in the same category for writing her own song, “The Joke.” “Bring My Flowers Now” was also nominated for Best Country Song. And Carlile was also nominated for Best Country Duo/Group Performance for “Common,” her collaboration with Maren Morris, bringing her total nomination count for this year also to 3.
Ally Taylor Swift was nominated for Best Pop Solo Performance for “You Need to Calm Down” and for Song of the Year for ”Lover.” She was also nominated for Best Pop Vocal Album, bringing her nomination count to 3, but with only one in a major category. This was considered a bit of a surprise for the superstar.
Brittany Howard, the frontwoman of Grammy darlings Alabama Shakes, scored two solo nominations this year, for Best Rock Performance and Best Rock Song, for “History Repeats.” Rapper Tyler, the Creator, who just gave a candid new interview to GQ in which he discussed his sexuality more openly than ever, earned his third Grammy nomination, this time in the Best Rap Album category, for “Igor.” Many critics thought “Igor” might score an Album of the Year nod.
The Internet’s out bi guitarist Steve Lacy got a nomination for his debut solo project “Apollo XXI” in the Best Urban Contemporary Album category. Che Apalache got their first nomination for Best Folk Album with “Rearrange My Heart.” Their frontman, Joe Troop, is an openly gay bluegrass fiddler.
Writer/filmmaker and queer icon John Waters was Grammy-nominated this year in the Best Spoken Word Album category, for the reading of his 2019 book, “Mr. Know-It-All.”
Composer Marc Shaiman was nominated for Best Score Soundtrack For Visual Media for the soundtrack to Mary Poppins Returns. Linda Perry was nominated for Best Song Written For Visual Media for co-writing “Girl In The Movies” along with Dolly Parton for the Netflix movie Dumplin’.
Ellen DeGeneres is nominated for Best Comedy Album, where she’ll be going up against competition that includes Dave Chappelle.
And finally, over in the electronic fields, out DJ/producer Tracy Young was nominated for Best Remixed Recording (a Remixer’s Award) for her remix of Madonna’s “I Rise.”
Head here for a complete list of 2020 Grammy nominees.
The 62nd Annual Grammy Awards will take place on Sunday, January 26th, 2020, at the Staples Center in Los Angeles and will air on CBS. Alicia Keys will host for the second year in a row.
November 21, 2019
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