(Photo: Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie T. Johnson) Chicago Police Superintendent Eddie T. Johnson blasted Jussie Smollett in an emotional press conference on Thursday in which he said that Smollett’s alleged staging of a hoax attack was a “publicity stunt…to promote his career.” “Jussie Smollett took advantage of the pain and anger of racism to promote his career,” Johnson said.…
(Photo: Jussie Smollett) CNN has reported that Empire actor Jussie Smollett has been “officially classified” as a suspect in a criminal investigation for allegedly filling a false police report, according to a tweet from Chicago police communications Officer Anthony Guglielmi. The tweet goes on to say this is a Class 4 felony and detectives are…
(Photo: Josie Totah) HRC Foundation’s sixth annual Time to THRIVE Conference in support of LGBTQ youth took place this past weekend Anaheim, CA with an opening plenary featuring advocates, award-winners, special guest speakers and musical entertainment. Transgender actress Josie Totah, Chicago school counselor Brian Coleman and Judy and Dennis Shepard were presented with Upstander Awards. Judy and…
The Trump administration is launching a global campaign to end the criminalization of homosexuality in dozens of nations where it’s still illegal to be gay, U.S. – a bid aimed in part at denouncing Iran over its human rights record, reports NBC News. U.S. Ambassador to Germany Richard Grenell, the highest-profile openly gay person in…
(Photo: Mark Garages, On CNN) Criminal defense lawyer Mark Geragos appeared on CNN and made a ferocious case supporting Jussie and throwing major shade on the Chicago Police Department, reports TMZ. Geragos suggested the leaks coming from the police were a thinly veiled attempt to skewer the actor. TMZ suggests that Geragos is close to…
Jussie Smollett‘s Empire screen time is getting slashed in the wake of a growing sentiment that he staged the so-called “attack,” reports TMZ. Production sources told TMZ that Jussie was supposed to have 9 scenes and a big musical number in the second to the last episode — which is being shot now — but…
Karl Lagerfeld, the fashion designer who helped set the industry standard for five decades with collections that dressed celebrities such as Princess Diana and actress Keira Knightley, has died. He was 85 years old, Bloomberg reports. The creative director at closely held Chanel for more than 35 years, Lagerfeld was among the fashion trade’s most…
(Photo: Jussies Smollett) CNN has reported that two law enforcement sources with knowledge of the investigation told the news outlet that Chicago Police believe Jussie Smollett paid two men to orchestrate the assault. The brothers, who were arrested Wednesday, were released without charges Friday after Chicago police cited the discovery of “new evidence.” The sources told…
Shawn Mendes isn’t holding much back in a pair of new photos — featuring the In My Blood singer in just his underwear — that he posted on social media Saturday (Feb. 16), reports Billboard. “@CalvinKlein #MyCalvins. Campaign coming this week,” Mendes promised alongside the pictures. In one, he’s sitting back in a chair with his legs spread,…
(Photo: Jussie Smollett) After interrogating and releasing two men seen in surveillance video near the scene of the alleged attack on gay Empire actor Jussie Smollett, Chicago police are saying that the new information they have “could change the story entirely,” reports ABC News. Police spokesman Anthony Guglielmi said on Saturday that he could not…
Airlines are planning to change their reservation systems to give passengers who don’t identify as male or female another option when booking flights, reports Market Watch. Several U.S. carriers said they’re in the process of adding new gender choices, in an effort to be more inclusive and to make it easier for passengers whose documents…
From ABSOLUT: “Love is the most powerful force in the world. And today the world needs it more than ever. Which is why our new limited edition bottle, Absolut Drop, is all about turning hate into love. The ink printed on this bottle was taken from hate signs around the world and repurposed to spread…
(Photo: John Duran) WeHoVille has reported that Mayor John Duran was admitted to Cedars-Sinai Medical Center today for treatment of what is said to be a mild heart attack. Duran, who has had a history of heart disease, is said to be in good condition. Duran has been dealing with allegations of sexual misconduct from…
The LGBT community is mourning the recent loss of David Quirk McGrath who was president and founder of former leather goods company Twisted DNA 46XY, reports WeHo Times. He was found dead in his apartment this past Wednesday. His time of death is not clear, but his last Facebook post was on Sunday, February 10,…
(Photo: Brandon Scott Jones, Rebel Wilson) Isn’t It Romantic, the anti-romantic comedy, which debuts nationwide today, follows Natalie (the hilarious Rebel Wilson), a cynical architect in the thick of her worst nightmare. After a bonk on the head, she seems to be living inside a romantic comedy, with the over-used tropes that often come with…
Miley Cyrus will appear as a guest judge on RuPaul’s Drag Race Season 11 premiere, set to air Feb. 28 on VH1, reports The Huffington Post. The participation of the singer and actress was confirmed this week in a colorful teaser video. WATCH:
Senator Cory Booker answers Rachel Maddow’s question about whether he would commit to choosing a woman as his running mate if he wins the Democratic nomination for president. WATCH:
A half-dozen gay and bisexual men are suing USC and a physician, alleging he discriminated against and battered them while serving as the only full-time men’s sexual health doctor at the Student Health Center, reports NBC Los Angeles. The Los Angeles Superior Court complaint was filed by former USC students Monday against the university and…
(Photo: Pete Buttigieg) Out presidential candidate Pete Buttigieg isn’t pulling any punches when it comes to his sexual orientation. In fact, he’s making it a selling point for his candidacy, reports LGBTQ Nation. The 37-year-old mayor of South Bend, Indiana, doesn’t have the national name recognition as some of the other candidates like Senators Elizabeth…
Chris Pratt is under fire from many people for going to a church deemed homophobic, reports Gay Star News. People like Ellen Page have publicly called out Pratt for not addressing the church’s LGBTI stances. But one who is supporting him is Ellen DeGeneres. The host had Pratt on her talk show to talk about…
(Photo: Wyoming Senator Lynn Hutchings) A Republican politician has been accused of comparing homosexuality to pedophilia and bestiality in front of a group of LGBTQ youth, reports LGBTQ Nation. Wyoming Equality sent a letter to state senate leadership asking for an apology and a clarification that Wyoming senator Lynn Hutchings’s words were “unacceptable and inappropriate.” According…
(Photo: Brandi Carlile) LGBTQ artists dominated Sunday night’s 61st Grammy awards with history-making wins and a number of memorable performances, reports NBC News. Pop icon Lady Gaga and country singer-songwriter Brandi Carlile both broke records after becoming the first out winners in their categories. Gaga, who identifies as bisexual, took home three awards on Sunday. …
