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A lone shopper pushes a cart toward the entrance of a Costco warehouse, March 13, 2025, in Sheridan, Colo. (AP Photo/David Zalubowski, File)2025-12-02T18:14:44Z WASHINGTON (AP) Costco is joining other companies that arent waiting to see whether the Supreme Court strikes down President Donald Trumps most sweeping import taxes. Theyre going to court to demand refunds on the tariffs theyve paid.The U.S. Court of International Trade and the U.S. Court of Appeals for the Federal Circuit in Washington ruled earlier this year that Trumps biggest and boldest import taxes are illegal. The case is now before the Supreme Court. In a Nov. 5 hearing, several of the high courts justices expressed doubts that the president had sweeping power to declare national emergencies to impose tariffs on goods from almost every country on earth.If the court strikes down the tariffs, importers may be entitled to refunds on the levies theyve paid. Its uncertain whether refunds will be granted and, if so, how much,' said Brent Skorup, a legal fellow at the libertarian Cato Institute. But the possibility has prompted many companies including Costco to file actions in the U.S. Court of International Trade to get in line, so to speak, for potential refunds.' In a complaint filed last week with the U.S. Court of International Trade in New York, Costco said it is demanding the money back now to ensure that its right to a complete refund is not jeopardized. The operator of warehouse-sized stores expressed concern that it could not get a refund once the tariff bills have have gone through liquidation by Customs and Border Protection, a process Costco says will start Dec. 15. Revlon and canned seafood and chicken producer Bumble Bee Foods have made similar arguments in the trade court.The tariffs facing the court challenged have raised around $90 billion so far. Trump warned back in August that the loss of his tariffs would destroy that American economy and lead to 1929 all over again, a GREAT DEPRESSION! RSShttps://feedx.net https://feedx.site

Jennifer Capasso, a 42-year-old transgender woman with stage four rectal cancer, filed a discrimination lawsuit against the Memorial Sloan Kettering (MSK) Cancer Center in New York City after she secretly recorded her surgical team allegedly making transphobic comments about her. MSK denied her accusations and said her recording violated worker privacy.Capasso claimed that operating room staff preparing to remove her malignant lung tumor said that she had man parts, referred to her and her trans partner as men, and said that being trans was not right and doesnt make sense, The New York Times reported, recounting accusations from a lawsuit she filed last March in New Yorks Supreme Court. Related Less than 1% of U.S. clinical trials include trans patients. It isnt by choice. Capasso also said that during the March 7, 2022 procedure, an operating room nurse told a hospital administrator to change Capassos sex in her patient records from female to male. Capasso said this incorrect gender designation remained on her medical records until last January.She recorded the alleged comments through her phone, which she placed in a nearby handbag during the procedure. Never Miss a Beat Subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the latest LGBTQ+ political news and insights. Subscribe to our Newsletter today She also claimed that her colorectal surgeon misgendered her during a June 2021 procedure. The surgeons behavior made her feel unsafe and humiliated with heightened gender dysphoria, she said.If true, the hospitals actions would violate New York Citys LGBTQ Health Care Bill of Rights, which requires healthcare workers to recognize, affirm, and document a patients designated name and pronouns in medical records. In its court filings, MSKs lawyers claimed that Capassos recording was largely inaudible, making it impossible to ascertain the speakers or the full context of their discussion.The secret recording captured portions of a discussion that occurred during surgery while plaintiff was under anesthesia in which staff members discussed plaintiffs transgender status with every reasonable expectation that plaintiff would not hear this discussion, MSKs lawyers wrote.A third of trans people reported negative experiences with health care providers, including verbal harassment or a refusal of care, according to the 2015 U.S. Transgender Survey. A 2019 studyin theJournal of Clinical Oncologyfound that 83% of oncologists said they wanted to learn more about caring for trans patients. Only 37% felt they knew enough to adequately care for trans people as a whole.Despite the accusations, Capasso said she continues to receive care at MSK because its one of the worlds best cancer hospitals.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

Anti-trans right-wing groups called out Benedictine University (BenU), a Catholic college in Illinois, for hosting a Trans Day of Remembrance (TDOR) event in November. While the university initially doubled down on why TDOR fit with their Catholic values, after Fox News recently picked up the story, the university apparently removed pages from its website claiming to offer safe spaces for diverse communities.At Benedictine University, we believe that honoring the dignity of every person and praying for those who have died are fundamental expressions of our Catholic and Benedictine identity, the university said in its initial statement on November 20. The recent event was first and foremost a prayer service to honor lives lost. It was a solemn remembrance rooted in Catholic social teaching and belief in the inherent and sacred dignity possessed by every person, created in the image of God. Related University punishes trans educator for discrimination after student calls her demonic TDOR, which occurs annually on November 20, specifically remembers trans people who lost their lives due to anti-trans violence. The universitys response aligns with various love your neighbor elements of Christian doctrine.The day before TDOR, the Libs of TikTok account on X, an anti-LGBTQ+ hate account run by Chaya Raichik, posted the events flier. The event was hosted by the Benedictine University Campus Ministry and its Safe Space program. Insights for the LGBTQ+ community Subscribe to our briefing for insights into how politics impacts the LGBTQ+ community and more. Subscribe to our Newsletter today Benedictine University, a "Catholic" university outside of Chicago, Illinois, is hosting a "Trans Day of Remembrance" across campus to highlight "anti-trans violence."Hey @BenU1887, where is your day to remember the Christian children who were gunned down by trans terrorists? pic.twitter.com/wwQQvGJNaI Libs of TikTok (@libsoftiktok) November 19, 2025Benedictine University has observed TDOR anually since 2018. In its statement, the university said the annual observance demonstrates its enduring commitment to the principles that everyone deserves respect, love, safety, and justice.Every life deserves profound reverence, the university stated, regarding the event. Every life lost deserves to be remembered. When we witness suffering, injustice, and violence, its our duty to love. This is what our University stands for.In the days after the Libs of TikTok post, some small and local news sites ran stories based on outrage, complaining about the Catholic universitys recognition of TDOR and including the universitys statement. However, yesterday nearly two weeks after the event took place Fox News picked up the story and gave it more national attention. Fox News noted that the university has a Office of Belonging and quoted the schools site about its goals to help faculty/staff develop the necessary knowledge, skills, and resources to create safe spaces at BenU and make our campus more welcoming and inclusive to LGBTQ+ individuals and communities.The Fox News article also noted the universitys Safe Space program. Commenters on X and on Fox News social media accounts made general anti-DEI and anti-woke comments about the university and its TDOR event. The universitys Safe Space page stated, We work to be a community characterized by the highest standards of empathy and opposition to all forms of hatred. We welcome LGBTQ+ persons with sincerity of heart and generosity. The page also highlighted the gender-neutral bathroom options for the school and how to access those facilities, as well as a list of teachers and staff who had signed up to be Safe Space Ally. However, despite originally doubling down on their support for the LGBTQ+ and specifically the trans community, the university has seemingly removed its pages for its Office of Belonging and Safe Space program. The university has also removed links for information on the Truth, Racial Healing, and Transformation (Campus Center) and the universitys land acknowledgement.While it has become a growing practice for universities to tone down or remove their DEI pages and LGBTQ+ support programs under the second Trump administration, this is notable for the shift in support, especially since the shift immediately followed attention from Fox News.The universitys removal of its aforementioned webpages seems incompatible with the end of its original statement: We remain committed to being a community where all feel safe, respected, and welcomed, and where we can come together in prayer, especially in moments of sorrow.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

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In this June 28, 2019, file photo the Department of Homeland Security (DHS) seal is seen during a news conference in Washington. (AP Photo/Carolyn Kaster, File)2025-12-02T19:24:42Z Follow live updates on President Donald Trump and his administration MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Federal authorities are preparing a targeted immigration enforcement operation in Minnesota that would primarily focus on Somali immigrants living unlawfully in the U.S., a move that comes as President Donald Trump has escalated rhetoric about the states Somali community, according to a person familiar with the planning.The operation could begin in the coming days and is expected to zero in on people in the MinneapolisSt. Paul area who have final orders of deportation, the person said. Teams of immigration agents would spread across the Twin Cities in what the person described as a directed, high-priority sweep, though the plans remain subject to change.The prospect of an immigration operation is likely to deepen tensions in Minnesota as Trump has become increasingly focused on people of Somalian descent living in the U.S., saying recently that they have caused a lot of trouble, rhetoric that community leaders say has inflamed tensions and revived fears of profiling. Trump said during a Cabinet meeting on Tuesday that he did not want Somali immigrants in the country, saying they are too reliant on the U.S. social safety net and add little to the nation. They contribute nothing. I dont want them in our country, he said. Their country is no good for a reason.Minnesota has the nations largest Somali community. Many fled the long civil war in their east African country and were drawn to the states welcoming social programs. Hundreds of people are expected to be targeted in the operation, the person said. As with previous immigration operations, so-called incidental arrests are possible, meaning people who arent targeted but lack legal status could also be detained if encountered during the sweep, the person said.The person spoke on the condition of anonymity to discuss internal deliberations that have not been publicly disclosed. The operation was first reported by The New York Times. Minneapolis Mayor Jacob Frey said on Tuesday that the citys police officers, many of whom are Somali, will not work with any federal agents doing immigration enforcement, saying its not their job. Targeting Somali people means that due process will be violated, mistakes will be made, and lets be clear, it means that American citizens will be detained for no other reason than the fact that they look like they are Somali, he said. That is not now and will never be a legitimate reason.Homeland Security spokesperson Tricia McLaughlin said the agency would not discuss future or potential operations.Every day, ICE enforces the laws of the nation across the country. What makes someone a target of ICE is not their race or ethnicity, but the fact that they are in the country illegally, McLaughlin said.Trump and other officials in his administration have used increasingly harsh language in recent days against Somalis living in the U.S., after a conservative news outlet, City Journal, claimed that taxpayer dollars from defrauded government programs have flowed to the Somali group al-Shabab. Last month, Trump said he was terminating Temporary Protected Status for Somali migrants living in Minnesota, a legal safeguard against deportation for immigrants from certain countries. A report produced for Congress in August put the number of Somalis covered by the program at just 705 nationwide.Minnesota Democratic Gov. Tim Walz said Tuesday that anyone committing fraud should go to prison, but he criticized the Trump administrations actions.Sitting on the sidelines and throwing out accusations and lets be very clear, demonizing an entire population and lying to people about the safety and security of this state is beneath that, said the 2024 Democratic vice presidential candidate.Trump has claimed immigrants from Somalia were completely taking over the once great State of Minnesota and has demeaned Walz, the Democratic vice presidential nominee last year.Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent said in a social media post Monday that his agency was investigating allegations that under the feckless mismanagement of the Biden Administration and Governor Tim Walz, hardworking Minnesotans tax dollars may have been diverted to the terrorist organization Al-Shabaab. Jaylani Hussein, a Somali American who is executive director of the Minnesota chapter of the Council on American-Islamic Relations, said his group has heard of less than a dozen immigration arrests within the local Somali community in recent days.But Hussein said around 95% of Somalis in Minnesota are U.S. citizens, so the numbers of those at earlier stages of the immigration process are a pretty small proportion of the community. He said they estimate that 50% of the community was born in the U.S.We believe this is political rhetoric and an attack against our community, Hussein said. But additional ICE agents means additional pressure on the wider immigrant community, he said, referring to Hispanics and other Africans. Hussein said the reported crackdown plan is yet another example of the Trump administration demonizing the Muslim community. And he said its not new that when somebody in the community commits a crime, the entire community will get accused. He said thats been true of other ethnic groups through American history.__Associated Press journalist Rebecca Santana in Washington contributed to this report. MIKE BALSAMO Balsamo is the national law enforcement editor for The Associated Press. He oversees coverage of the Justice Department, federal courts and criminal justice. twitter mailto STEVE KARNOWSKI Karnowski covers politics and government from Minnesota for The Associated Press. He also covers the ongoing fallout from the murder of George Floyd, courts and the environment, among other topics. twitter mailto

A makeshift memorial for U.S. Army Spc. Sarah Beckstrom and U.S. Air Force Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe is seen outside of Farragut West Station, near the site where the two National Guard members were shot, Monday, Dec. 1, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)2025-12-02T19:13:04Z WASHINGTON (AP) A man accused of shooting two National Guard troops near the White House pleaded not guilty on Tuesday to murder and assault charges during his first appearance before a judge via video from a hospital bed. Rahmanullah Lakanwal, a 29-year-old Afghan national who was also shot, faces charges stemming from the Nov. 26 shooting that killed Specialist Sarah Beckstrom, 20, and wounded Staff Sgt. Andrew Wolfe, 24. His attorney entered a not guilty plea on his behalf during a brief court hearing in Washington, D.C. Beckstrom and Wolfe were deployed with the West Virginia National Guard for President Donald Trumps law-enforcement surge in the nations capital, which has flooded the city with federal agents and troops since August.Authorities were investigating a possible motive for what they described as an ambush-style attack. A prosecutor, Ariel Dean, described the shooting as a shocking crime and said it appears that Lakanwal traversed the city to some extent before approaching the troops and shooting them.The magistrate judge ordered him detained, citing the sheer terror that resulted from Lakanwals actions. The rare shooting of National Guard members on American soil came amid court fights and a broader public policy debate about the Trump administrations use of the military to combat what officials cast as an out-of-control crime problem. Lakanwal entered the U.S. in 2021 through Operation Allies Welcome, a Biden administration program that resettled Afghans after the U.S. withdrawal from the country, officials said. Lakanwal applied for asylum during the Biden administration, but his asylum was approved under the Trump administration, #AfghanEvac said in a statement.Trump called the shooting a terrorist attack and criticized the Biden administration for enabling Afghans who worked with U.S. forces during the Afghanistan War to enter the U.S. The president has said he wants to permanently pause migration from poorer nations and expel millions of immigrants from the country.

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth speaks during a cabinet meeting at the White House, Tuesday, Dec. 2, 2025, in Washington. (AP Photo/Julia Demaree Nikhinson)2025-12-02T19:07:37Z WASHINGTON (AP) Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth cited the fog of war in defending a follow-up strike on an alleged drug-carrying boat in the Caribbean Sea earlier this year.During Tuesdays cabinet meeting at the White House, Hegseth said that he did not see that there were survivors in the water when the second strike was ordered and launched in early September, saying that the thing was on fire and citing the fog of war in defending the strike. Hegseth also said he didnt stick around for the remainder of the mission following the first strike, and said that the admiral in charge had made the right call in ordering it, which he had complete authority to do.The Washington Post first reported that Hegseth issued a verbal order for the second strike that killed survivors on the boat. On Monday, the White House said that Navy Vice Adm. Frank Mitch Bradley acted within his authority and the law when he ordered the second strike. Lawmakers have announced congressional reviews of the U.S. military strikes against vessels suspected of smuggling drugs, and Bradley is expected to provide a classified briefing Thursday to lawmakers overseeing the military. Asked if he supported the second strike on a boat in the Caribbean Sea in September, President Donald Trump said he didnt know anything and still havent gotten a lot of information because I rely on Pete, referencing Hegseth.

Like a turtle on its back, Pete Hegseth is floundering.On Friday, while Americans celebrated the long Thanksgiving Day weekend, the Pentagon chief celebrated his reported no quarter order to kill survivors of the first of dozens of strikes on purported Venezuelan drug boats with a meme on social media depicting the childrens book character, Franklin the Turtle, hanging from a helicopter and firing on suspected drug runners. Related Pete Hegseth shredded over pathetic speech to military leaders: Most loser sh*t I have ever seen Insights for the LGBTQ+ community Subscribe to our briefing for insights into how politics impacts the LGBTQ+ community and more. Subscribe to our Newsletter today For your Christmas wish list, Hegseth wrote from his personal X account.For your Christmas wish list pic.twitter.com/pLXzg20SaL Pete Hegseth (@PeteHegseth) December 1, 2025The post was universally criticized.A civilized people respect life given by God and dont treat lightly taking of life no matter how vile that life was used, The New York Times quoted one X user in reply. That meme was far from Christian. It was bloodlust.Even President Trump has distanced himself from his so-called Secretary of War, professing 100% support for the former Fox News talking head while disagreeing with his reported order to kill everybody on the fast boat off the Venezuelan coast. Pete said he did not order the death of those two men, the president said on Sunday of the survivors of the first strike, while adding, I wouldnt have wanted that. Not a second strike.Hegseth lashed out at the media over the report from the Washington Post last week that he ordered the killing, accusing the fake news of delivering more fabricated, inflammatory and derogatory reporting to discredit our incredible warriors fighting to protect the homeland.Congress members and experts in the laws of war say the order amounted to murder.The administration was scrambling on Monday to contain the fallout and insulate Trump from Hegseths blunder. They showed little success.Even perpetually smug 28-year-old White House Press Secretary Karoline Leavitt was back on her heels, if not on her back like Hegseth.Uncharacteristically stumbling over her words, Leavitt read straight from a script describing the administrations official position.The strike conducted on September 2 was conducted in self-defense to protect Americans in vital United States interests, the secretary blurted from the prepared text.But the criticism of Hegseth continues to mount.Pete Hegseth is incompetent, reckless, and a threat to our national security, posted out U.S. Rep. Becca Balint (D-VT). He needs to go. Pete Hegseth is incompetent, reckless, and a threat to our national security. He needs to go. https://t.co/lxb1Vp0Jhm Rep. Becca Balint (@RepBeccaB) December 1, 2025Balint and other members of the congressional Equality Caucus have watched with dismay and outrage as Hegseth carried out President Trumps latest ban on transgender service members, dismantled DEI in the military, banned LGBTQ+ content from libraries under his purview, and even stripped a Navy ship of its name honoring veteran Harvey Milk.A leaked Signal chat in April revealed Hegseth inadvertently shared classified plans for an airstrike in Yemen with the editor of Atlantic Monthly.The latest accusation from defense officials under Hegseths command came just days after six former members of the military currently serving in Congress, including Sen. Mark Kelly (D-AZ), posted a video on social media reminding officers and troops they are duty-bound not to follow illegal orders from their leaders, reaching all the way up the chain of command to Hegseth and Trump.The congressmembers chief concern was the administration pitting our uniformed military and intelligence community professionals against American citizens in illegal immigration sweeps and the occupation of Washington, DC, and other Democrat-run cities. It also foreshadowed the current allegations against Hegseth.Americans trust their military, but that trust is under threat, they said. Hegseth and Trump both lashed out at the members, with Trump calling their behavior seditious.Each one of these traitors to our Country should be ARRESTED AND PUT ON TRIAL. Their words cannot be allowed to stand, he posted to his Truth Social platform. An example MUST BE SET.Hegseth described the group of vets as the Seditious Six and called for Kellys court-martial, as he threatened service members who may disobey an illegal command.Orders are presumed to be lawful, Hegseth claimed. What he termed personal philosophy does not excuse disobedience.Out Rep. Mark Pocan (D-WI) didnt have to tie himself in knots to arrive at his description of Hegseth: How about the Seriously Stupid Secretary or the Sack-of-Sh*t Secretary? Pocan asked in a post in reply to Hegseths outburst.This is deeply embarrassing for our country to have a 34 time felon as Commander-In-Chief and a Fox talking head of a cabinet secretary. Living Idiocracy 2. How about the Seriously Stupid Secretary or the Sack-of-Shit Secretary?This is deeply embarrassing for our country to have a 34 time felon as Commander-In-Chief and a Fox taking head of a cabinet secretary.Living Idiocracy 2. https://t.co/YWPWHwAvAR Mark Pocan (@MarkPocan) November 25, 2025The latest accusations against the former Fox & Friends Weekend host earned the head of the renamed Department of War a new moniker from Jimmy Kimmel, one of Hegseths most enthusiastic critics: Secretary of War Crimes.We have killed more than 80 people in these little boats already, Kimmel said.https://t.co/02tZvyo0HU The Daily Beast (@thedailybeast) December 2, 2025Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

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Fans have been waiting for months to see how the Heated Rivalry show would stack up against the books, and good news: its an extremely faithful adaptation that doesnt shy away from the intense yearning, intimacy, and extremely hot and explicit gay sex between the two main characters.The rivals-to-lovers story follows a year-long romance between closeted gay Canadian player Shane Hollander (Hudson Williams) and closeted bisexual Russian hockey star Ilya Rozanov (Connor Storrie). The two men first meet when they are gearing up for their rookie year, and they have instant chemistry that translates into years of secret trysts and repressed desire before they start falling for each other. Despite the adaptation closely following Rachel Reids book, even pulling most of the dialogue directly from the novel, there are a few changes from page to screen. Some were made for budgetary reasons, some to condense the timeline, and others likely for clarity, but dont get us wrong, this is still a loving tribute to the book.So, for those of you who have yet to read the book (Seriously, what are you doing? Get on that asap!), or if its been a while, here are the changes the show made.Heated Rivarly is currently streaming on HBO Max in the U.S. and Crave in Canada.Hockey team namesWhen we first meet Shane and Ilya in the book, we learn that Shane is playing for the Montreal Voyageurs and Ilya is on the Boston Bears. The show couldnt use these names so they had to change them to the Montreal Metros and Boston Raiders. Ilya Rozanovs lookIn the book, Ilya is described as being much taller than Shane at 6 feet 3 inches tall, but in real life, Storrie is around the same height as Williams. He is also missing Ilyas signature bear tattoo on his chest though this was likely changed because the show had to switch up the names of the hockey teams.Despite looking different than he was described in the book, Storrie perfectly embodies the character and after seeing the way he smolders at Shane or how caked up the actor is, fans dont really seem to mind.Shanes apartment building (@) In the book, we learn that Shane purchased an entire apartment building so that he and Ilya can have a private place to hook up. This shows us just how deep Shane has fallen despite refusing to admit it to himself, while Ilya becomes frustrated over the course of the book that he never gets to see inside Shanes real bedroom.But when the two men meet up at Shanes apartment in the show, its Shanes actual apartment and not just one he bought specifically for their trysts. Its a shame that it had to be cut for financial reasons because in the book, this perfectly encapsulates the push and pull Shane feels between wanting Ilya and his fear of getting caught, and shows Ilyas desire to know more about Shane.The prologueIn the prologue of the book, we get a scene in the future where Ilya and Shane are already hooking up on the regular. This time, they meet up at Shanes apartment building for a rendezvous that leads to the pair having sex and then continuing the fun in the shower, where they give each other blow jobs. The show starts the timeline when the boys meet for the first time, so although we havent gotten this scene so far, that doesnt mean it wont show up at some point. The trailer shows a hot and steamy shower scene, so we may get it in a later episode.Early O scene (@) The first time they have sex in the building Shane bought for them, Shane goes down on Ilya and is so turned on that he manages to have a hands-free orgasm. This scene is changed in the shows so that instead of it happening while going down on Ilya, Shane climaxes while being topped and then teases Shane about it later.In the book, the scene is both hot and hilarious, and gives us a glimpse into how close the two rivals have gotten despite their best efforts not to. After it happens, Ilya laughs at him, and Shane tells him to shut up, But Ilya laughed harder, Rachel Reid writes in the book. He laughed until Hollander joined in, and then they were both holding each other and laughing until they were wiping tears from their eyes.TextingThe second episode of the show opens with time jumps that span two years, punctuated by Ilya and Shane texting each other, but never shows them meeting up. In the book, the longest they ever go without hooking up is between the Olympics and when they have sex in Las Vegas. This change doesnt really detract from the story and allows them to be able to condense the book into a six-episode show. Plus, it means we got to see Ilyas hilarious texts on screen, including some new additions that werent in the book.Russian phrase (@) In the book, Shane hears Ilya say something in Russian while theyre having sex for the first time in Las Vegas, but doesnt know what it is. This is left out of the show entirely, but author Rachel Reid has that same chapter written from Ilyas point of view on her website, where we find out that Ilya is falling for Shane and doesnt know what to do about it, so he says in Russian, Why does it have to be you? Why are you so perfect? Its fucking awful. Our hearts!

When it comes to gay shower scenes, our motto is: the steamier, the better and the following moments from TV shows and movies did not let us down.Keep scrolling for some of our favorite sexy gay shower scenes and to find out where you can soak them up and see them for yourself. Heated RivalryThis rivals-to-lovers series is our newest gay obsession, and the very first place it gets steamy in episode oneappropriatelyis in the shower, when Russian hockey star Ilya (Connor Storrie) propositions his fellow player Shane (Hudson Williams) while the two rinse off. Its not long before they take the action to a second location.Where to watch: HBO MaxCenter Of My WorldThe German gay coming-of-age story follows Phil (Darks Louis Hofmann), who falls for the hot new boy in school, Nicholas (Barbaras Jannik Schmann). The chemistry is off the charts when things get heated between the two in a shower.Where to watch: DekkooThe Living EndThis be gay, do crime thriller from Gregg Araki follows Luke (Mike Dytri) and Jon (Craig Gilmore) as they embark on a spree of crime and passion after each learns he is HIV positive. The shower scene was both revelatory and controversial for depicting gay pleasure and unprotected sex when the film was released in 1992.Where to watch: MubiOlympoThere were many reasons we became obsessed with the steamy Brazilian Netflix series Olympo as soon as it dropped, and at the top of that list was the passionate romance between Roque (Agustn Della Corte) and Sebas (Juan Perales), which began with an incredibly hot shower love scene in episode 3.Where to watch: Netflix EliteSpeaking of insanely hot shows on Netflix, Elite gave us so many memorable and steamy moments, but the one that was most literally steamy was the shower mnage trois between Ander (Arn Piper), Omar (Omar Ayuso), and Patrick (Manu Ros) in season four, episode three.Where to watch: Netflix From Beginning to EndThis shower scene is definitely the most taboo on our list. In From Beginning to End, Rafael Cardoso and Joo Gabriel Vasconcellos star as two brothers whose closeness evolves into a romance in adulthoodand yes, it includes some steamy shower action.Where to watch: MometuO'FantasmaThis dark erotic thriller follows a young gay man, Srgio (Ricardo Meneses), who becomes obsessed with a biker named Joo (Andre Barbosa). In one particularly memorable scene, he watches Joo, and his fixation deepens, leading him down a dark and depraved path.Where to watch: TubiDry WindThis erotic drama follows Sandro (Leandro Faria Lelo), a gay man who strikes up a casual sexual relationship with his friend Ricardo (Allan Jacinto Santana). However, when a new man enters their lifeMaicon (Rafael Theophilo)Sandro discovers that having someone compete for Ricardos affections brings out his anger and jealousy. Some of that tension erupts in a sexy yet unsettling shower scene.Where to watch: Dekkoo Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez StoryWhen Monsters: The Lyle and Erik Menendez Story premiered, it was immediately deemed controversial but also very steamy. One scene in particular had the gays in a chokehold, featuring Erik Menendez (Cooper Koch) going full frontal while making meaningful eye contact with a fellow inmate in episode three. Its hot.Where to watch: Netflix

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A transgender woman and National Guard employee is suing the Trump administration for its discriminatory bathroom policy that has significantly affected her quality of life while at work.LeAnne Withrow served in the Illinois National Guard for 13 years and is now a civilian employee in the State Family Programs Office. Until Donald Trumps January executive order denying all federal recognition of trans people, Withrow had never had a problem using womens restrooms at work. Now, she barely eats or drinks all day to avoid having to use the facilities. Related University punishes trans educator for discrimination after student calls her demonic Withrow told Advocate that she often skips both breakfast and lunch and avoids water as much as possible, surviving her work days on a single granola bar or a spoonful of peanut butter. While there is a single-user restroom in the building where she works, many of the other buildings she visits on a regular basis do not have one. I know that I have to operate within the bounds of the policies as they currently exist, and I intend to do my job well and fully. And so, in order to do that, Im making that sacrifice, she said. Never Miss a Beat Subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the latest LGBTQ+ political news and insights. Subscribe to our Newsletter today After nothing came of filing complaints with both the Army National Guard Bureau Equal Opportunity Office and the Equal Employment Opportunity Commission, Withrow decided to sue the Trump administration.She filed a class action lawsuit in November, arguing that the trans bathroom ban violates Title VII of the Civil Rights Act, based on the Supreme Courts 2020 ruling in Bostock v. Clayton County. The ruling decided that sex discrimination includes discrimination against LGBTQ+ identities. Its a question of human dignity, its a question of equal treatment under the law, and I was not raised to back down from either of those things, she told Advocate.Withrow truly believes in military service. She joined because she truly wanted to give back to the United States and to my community. I always wanted to serve, and it was the privilege of a lifetime to be able to serve in the National Guard for 13 years and do the things that I got to do there, meet the people that I met. But really, it was about service to others, which I think is an important thing for all of us to keep in mind and something we should dedicate a little bit of our time to every day, she said. Even though recruiters told her she could be an astronaut based on her 99th percentile aptitude test results, she began her career as a cook to focus on serving others. She ultimately became a staff sergeant and chief public affairs officer.Withrow came out as trans during the Obama Administration, after then-Secretary of Defense Ash Carter ended the ban on openly serving in the military as trans. She was grandfathered in during Trumps first-term military ban, and now that she is a civilian employee, the current ban does not apply to her. After initially introducing a trans military ban during his first presidential term which the Biden administration then overturned the president signed an executive order in January called Prioritizing Military Excellence and Readiness, which banned trans people from serving in the military. In February, Defense Secretary Pete Hegsethissued a memoenforcing the ban and halting gender-affirming care for service members and their families. While the order was contested in the courts, inMay the Supreme Court ruled in May that it could go into effect, and trans troops were given a deadline in June to self-identify for voluntary separation.In January, the administrationordered a shutdown of all federal programs that promote or reflect gender ideology. A cited example of that so-called ideology was allowing trans people to use the facilities that correspond to their genders, effectively banning trans people from using the bathroom on federal property.The directive followed and built on Trumps Day Oneexecutive orderto make it the policy of the United States to recognize two sexes, male and female and take all necessary steps, as permitted by law, to end the Federal funding of gender ideology. Winthrow said having to spend time thinking about bathroom strategies takes away from the important work she does every day. I think that the Family Programs Office has an incredibly important task, and thats taking care of soldiers and their families and veterans, and that mission is the thing I would like to be focusing all my attention on, she said.So its frustrating to realize that I have to logistically plan out which bathroom am I going to be allowed to use today, where Im at, at a given time, instead of just focusing on that mission, she added. She said she also feels added pressure to overperform so that no one can say trans people are not built for the work.Despite the challenge of going to court, Withrow feels optimistic because she believes were doing the right thing. I sort of, in the back of my mind, always believe that the good guy is going to win, she said. And I think were the good guy in this. Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

Why be just one thing when you can be everything? Just think about how layered the LGBTQ community is. Were friends and forces of nature. Were strong and sensitive. We listen, we laugh, and we love out loud. Versatility is in our DNA. And nobody flexes his range of remarkability like Jaymes Vaughan. Ive lived []The post Jaymes Vaughan is Having a Very Country Christmas appeared first on GEDmagazine.

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Laverne Cox, trailblazing actress, producer and longtime champion for transgender rights, is opening up about her life and legacy in a new memoir titled Transcendent, set for release on June 9, 2026. The book traces Coxs path from her childhood in Alabama to her groundbreaking achievements in Hollywood, offering her most personal reflections yet. Cox, 51, has long been considered one of the most influential transgender figures in entertainment. She made history in 2014 as the first openly transgender person to earn a Primetime Emmy acting nomination for her role as Sophia Burset in Netflixs Orange Is the New Black. The performance ultimately earned her four Emmy nominations over the shows seven-season run.In 2015, Cox became the first transgender person to win a Daytime Emmy when she served as executive producer on the documentary Laverne Cox Presents: The T Word. Since then, she has continued to build a dynamic, multi-hyphenate career, from red carpet hosting to podcasting to activism on some of the nations biggest political stages.Laverne Coxs memoir, Transcendent.Photo: Sequoia EmmanuelleAccording to a synopsis provided by the publisher, Transcendent follows Cox from her early life in Mobile, Alabama, to her studies at the Alabama School of Fine Arts and her eventual move to New York City. There, she spent years navigating depression, financial struggle and the stark realities of working as a trans woman hoping to break into Hollywood. The memoir recounts her time performing at a drag restaurant, the emotional lows that nearly pushed her away from acting and the moment everything changed: landing the role of Sophia.Her world changed overnight, the synopsis states, describing Coxs ascent from a struggling trans actress to a cultural movement.The memoir promises behind-the-scenes stories, candid insights and unfiltered reflections on the trauma, resilience and determination that shaped her life. It also highlights Coxs advocacy work, from using her platform on major red carpets to speaking at Supreme Court hearings and the ways she continues to fight for LGBTQ+ rights.Cox said she waited until she had the emotional bandwidth to approach her story with honesty and depth. I needed the time, emotional steadiness and fortitude to grapple with the deeper truths of the facts of my life: the beautiful parts, the difficult, painful parts and the parts Im still making sense of, she told People.I hope these words, these stories from my life and what Ive learned, how Ive fallen, gotten back up and tried again, can be of service to someone out there, she continued. The reason Im still alive is to be in service to something bigger than me.Transcendent is available for preorder now wherever books are sold.Source

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A man takes a photo of Rockefeller Center in front of Saks Fifth Avenue on Black Friday in New York on Friday, Nov. 28, 2025. (AP Photo/Angelina Katsanis)2025-12-02T20:53:04Z NEW YORK (AP) The nations shoppers may feel gloomy about the economy, but they certainly were in the mood to shop over the five-day Thanksgiving weekend that wrapped up on Cyber Monday.As Wall Street analysts and retailers sift through the data from the weekend the unofficial start to the season and a good barometer of shoppers financial health and the strength of the economy the figures show that shoppers went online and in stores to scour for deals on everything from TVs to clothing. But all that economic uncertainty did affect spending. Shoppers were very focused and selective, some malls reported.Of course, the weekend looks a lot different from 15 years ago, when shoppers camped out in the wee hours of the morning and fought in store aisles for doorbusters like TVs. Shoppers are still heading to stores, but the biggest growth is online, which now accounts for 30% of total holiday sales. Thats up from 15% in 2012, according to the National Retail Federation, the nations largest retail trade group. Adobe Analytics reported Tuesday that so-called CyberWeek the five-day period from Thanksgiving to CyberMonday brought in$44.2 billion online overall, up7.7% year-over-year,bolstered by record spending online during Black Friday. On Cyber Monday, consumers spent$14.25 billion, up7.1% and making it again the years biggest online shopping day. National Retail Federations CEO Matt Shay said Tuesday that shoppers wall off the winter holidays from all the economic noise, building a moat around the season. The holidays is really very much an emotional purchase, Shay said. Families plan for it. They invest in it. And as a component of the holidays, the five-day Thanksgiving weekend is really the psychological kickoff of the holidays.Based on the groups survey of shoppers from the weekend, Shay called the period a very solid beginning to the holiday season. The group still expects sales over November and December of between $1.01 trillion and $1.02 trillion. That would be up 3.7% to 4.2% more than last year.Heres a look at the data, the discounts, and whats next for retailers among other issues:The latest data shows record trafficSoftware company Salesforce reported that for Cyber Week it measures from Nov. 25 through Monday global online sales increased to $336.6 billion, up 7% compared with the year-ago period. U.S. online sales increased to $79.6 billion, up 5% year for that week, compared with the year-ago period. The Mall of America in Bloomington, Minnesota, reported on Tuesday that more than 235,000 people visited the iconic center on Black Friday, making it the busiest Black Friday on record in the malls history. The traffic number was up 8.5% compared with the same day on 2024 and nearly 2% above pre-pandemic 2019, the mall said.Mastercard SpendingPulse, which tracks in-person and online spending, reported Saturday that overall Black Friday sales excluding automotive rose 4.1% from a year ago. The retail sales indicator, not adjusted for inflation, showed online sales jumped by double digits 10.4% while in-store purchases inched up 1.7%. Still, shoppers were laser-focused.William Lewis, marketing director of Westfield Garden State Plaza in Paramus, New Jersey, noted on Black Friday that, People are definitely buying. But Lewis noted that shoppers are more targeted and have done their homework ahead of time on social media or store sites.They know exactly where they are going, he added. Discounts were generous, but dont expect them to get betterAhead of the Thanksgiving weekend, promotions didnt come as early as last year or were more muted, according to some malls and analysts. But for the big weekend, retailers ramped up discounting to be in line with last years sales event, according to Adobe and big malls like Mall of America.But if shoppers were dilly dallying about buying a specific sweater and waiting for the prices to go down after this weekend, that may not be the best strategy. Discounts wont improve on many items, and stores came into the season with leaner inventory amid an uncertain economy, analysts said.Vivek Pandya, Adobes director of Adobe Digital Insights, noted that prior to the Thanksgiving weekend kickoff, discounts on average ranged from 10% to 17% and then accelerated to an average range of 18% to 30% for the holiday kickoff. But he expects that retailers will likely pull back from those discounts and will hover a little above what shoppers saw to the run-up of Black Friday. The exception would be poor-selling seasonal items, which need to be sold before Dec. 25, Pandya said.As for inventory, there were fears of empty shelves when tariff rates ballooned in April, but analysts said stores were able to navigate the vacillating tariff policy, bringing in goods at lower rates. Nikki Baird, vice president of Aptos, a retail technology firm which works with fashion clients, noted that, I think consumers will continue to find the things that theyre looking for, but there will be fewer choices. Some shoppers relied on artificial intelligence toolsShoppers are using AI tools to track prices or get gift recommendations, though the usage is still modest. On Cyber Monday, AI traffic to U.S. retail sites measured by shoppers clicking on a link increased by nearly eightfold, according to Adobe. From Nov. 1 through Dec. 1, AI traffic is up nearly ninefold, it said.The services were used most in categories including video games, appliances, electronics, toys, and personal care products, according to Adobe.Salesforce reported that across Cyber Week, AI and agents influenced 20% of all orders, accounting for $67 billion in global sales. In the U.S., AI and agents drove 17% of orders, or $13.5 billion in sales. The figure encompasses everything from a ChatGPT query to AI-supplied gift suggestions on a retailers website.Whats nextThe Thanksgiving weekend is a key barometer of spending for the season. But with worries of rising prices, will shoppers taper their spending as the season progresses? And what about next year?Baird said she will be looking at the period between the post-Thanksgiving weekend and the last week before Christmas to see whether spending keeps up. I think that will help us answer the question of whether this was a concentration of spending or a trend of spending, she said.Tiffany Yeh, a managing director and partner at Boston Consulting Group, believes there will be strong spending throughout the rest of the holiday season. Her concern is whats in store for 2026. Yeh cited the consultancys shopper surveys pointing to consumers delaying purchases in order to spend during the holidays. She wonders if shoppers will mute their spending or instead steady their buying. ANNE DINNOCENZIO DInnocenzio writes about retail, trends, the consumer economy and hourly workers for The Associated Press. twitter mailto

Just inside the entrance of New Yorks new refuge for transgender and queer people an initiative from the Ali Forney Center (AFC), an organization devoted to housing queer and trans youth a mantle honoring one of the groups biggest supporters bears the words travesti, puta, bendita (transvestite, whore, and blessed).These were terms of power for Cecilia Gentili, the late trans and queer rights legend, who died of a fentanyl-laced drug overdose in 2024. Related Catholic archdiocese condemns funeral for trans woman held in its cathedral The trans Argentine American artist and community organizer moved to New York in 2003, where she fought for the decriminalization of sex work, pushed the passage of New York States Gender Non-Discrimination Act, and raised her profile nationally on the FX series Pose.She also worked for years with the Ali Forney Center on the project that now bears her name: Casa Cecilia. Never Miss a Beat Subscribe to our newsletter to stay ahead of the latest LGBTQ+ political news and insights. Subscribe to our Newsletter today Located in a century-old mansion on 153rd Street in Harlem, Casa Cecilia provides 20 unhoused queer and trans people at a time with six months of shelter and care in a supportive LGBTQ+-centered setting.Its almost poetic that this house resembles so much of Gentilis life and so much of what she lived for that well be able to honor her legacy and pay tribute to her in this way, Alexander Roque, president and executive director of AFC, told the Huffington Post.Many unhoused individuals, because of a lack of shelter, will spend their nights awake for safety and their days in and out of support and care, he said. Casa Cecilia offers a reprieve from life on the streets, and a bridge to a better life for its residents. Its part of the Ali Forney Centers ambitious program for supporting at-risk community members, in honor of both Gentili and the centers namesake, Ali Forney, a gender-nonconforming activist known for aggressively advocating for the investigation of murders of other homeless queer youth theyd befriended.Forney was murdered when they were just 22 years old.Casa Cecilia, the second shelter established by the center, is all the more remarkable for opening as the government has slashed funding for similar organizations.AFC cobbled Casa Cecilias budget together from earlier public grants and private donations from foundations, individuals, and corporations. The lack of government support in Donald Trumps second term is reminiscent of earlier funding struggles for the queer community, said AFCs Roque.We cared for ourselves at a time when the government turned its back on us during the AIDS crisis, we built pathways, we built health care systems, and we defined chosen family, he said.At Casa Cecilias official ribbon-cutting ceremony in October, staff and supporters gathered on the brownstone mansions steps to celebrate the opening and Gentilis legacy, chanting Cecilia! Cecilia! Cecilia! It was reminiscent of the activists funeral at St. Patricks Cathedral in Manhattan in 2024, where an overflow crowd of 1,400 trans and queer people celebrated Gentilis exuberantly in the aisles.The activists enthusiasm scandalized the Catholic hierarchy, with one church official calling for an exorcism of the church. The officials reaction, and the chants during the opening of the Casa Cecilia, would have likely delighted Gentili herself.Subscribe to theLGBTQ Nation newsletterand be the first to know about the latest headlines shaping LGBTQ+ communities worldwide.

Milan and Armani are nearly synonymous. Over the course of a fifty-year career, Giorgio Armanis sleek design sensibility has embodied the rise of Italys fashion and economic capital. Most of us can still recall when we first encountered Armani style, the signature drape of his clothing, the louchely elegant jackets, the color he defined as []The post MILAN and the Iconic Style and Fashion of Giorgio ARMANI appeared first on GEDmagazine.

GAY CHORUSES Various Venues. It will come as absolutely no surprise if I say that gay men like to sparkle in front of other people. It seems that the budgets of most gay mens choruses are devoted to sequins and rhinestones. More importantly, the mens choruses allow the guys to not only scratch their []The post Santa Has A Secret! appeared first on GEDmagazine.

As I Was Slaying These queens were *just* about to tear the house down when they were rudely eliminated from Canadas Drag Race, so were catching up with them and spilling maximum tea. Welcome to THE CHOP HOUSE. Auras are like a-holes; we all have one, but we shouldnt wave it around willy-nilly. Paolo Perfeccin []The post Paolo Perfeccin appeared first on GEDmagazine.

Sapphic sex is so varied and diverse that youd be forgiven for not being an expert at everything, even if you have a lot of experience under your belt.Weve already taught you everything you need to know about oral, fingering, and tribbing, now its time to turn you into an outercourse master.Often left unexplored by eager queers who are focused on penetration, outercourse can be a fun way to explore your partner before moving on to other activities or a sexy way to reach a big O all on its own. So whether you are an outercourse newbie or want to brush up on your skills, weve got expert advice that will have you reaching gold medal status in no time. Just listen to the advice from experts Sofie Roos, a bisexual licensed sexologist, relationship therapist and author at relationship magazine Passionerad, and Carol Queen, Good Vibes staff sexologist, curator of the Antique Vibrator Museum, and co-author of The Sex & Pleasure Book: Good Vibrations Guide to Great Sex for Everyone.What is outercourse?Outercourse is focused on external touch and encompasses anything that isnt intercourse or penetration. This can include anything from kissing, breast and nipple play, touching, stroking, sensual massage, fingering without penetration, dry humping, or more advanced moves like bondage, heat play, or using non-penetrative sex toys.Outercourse is an umbrella term for ways of having sex that doesn't involve penetration, which is a common sex form especially for queer women, and it can be anything from kisses and caresses to the use of vibrators, dry humping and everything in between, Roos tells PRIDE.For some, outercourse is the "main dish" of the meal, while other people may prefer to combine it "with penetrative sessions, she says. But whether you want to go all in on outercourse or want to include it as foreplay, our experts have tips and tricks for you.1.Start slowWhen youre new to any sexual technique or position, taking it slow is always good advice, but Roos says that its especially important with outercourse since youre trying to ramp each other up. To let things take time will make it more pleasurable as outercourse is something based much on building up a tension between you, she explains. So remember that youre not in a rush!2.Talk about what you like and dont likeCommunication is key when it comes to good sex, and this is true for outercourse as well. Before you get started, have a conversation about what you and your partner like and dont like, and whether either of you has any hard limits. What feels good during outercourse is very individual, so talk about your preferences and boundaries, and what youd like to try and what doesn't feel comfortable, Roos advises.3.Embrace zero penetrationPenetration doesnt have to be the pinnacle of every sexual experience. Change your thinking and embrace getting off with outercourse. It's the attitude adjustment needed to truly lose the very common notion that anything that isn't intercourse/penetrative isn't really sex or doesn't count as much as penetration does, Queens says. To make the most of outercourse you have to really embrace it.4. Touch can be sexyYour body is covered in nerve endings, so dont just focus on genitals, get familiar with your partners whole body. Remember that the skin is an erotic organ, Queen says. It is covered with nerve endings that power arousal. Stroke your partner all over and ask them what kind of touch they like the most.5.Try different positionsDont get stuck in missionary or lying next to each other, get creative and mix it up! The position during outercourse is as important as during penetrative sex, so make sure to try different ones as well as to play around with the angle, Roos says.6.Kissing is hotOnce you leave high school, people often stop having long make out sessions and move straight sex, but a make out sesh with groping, grinding, and touching can be extremely hot. Make out like it IS the sex, Queen recommends. Some people can orgasm just from kissing, so in fact making out is not simply an on-ramp to having sex. So give it the respect! Ask your partner to show you how they like to be kissed.7.Dont forget the lube!You might think that if there is no penetration involved in outercourse by definition, then you wont need lube, but youd be wrong. Lube is always going to be your best friend during sexual encounters, even when youre only touching the outside of your partners body. Lube just makes outercourse more fun and enjoyable, especially during grinding without any clothes on, during massage or during outercourse fingering, so make sure to use a lot and add more when needed during the sesh, Roos recommends.8.Leave the performance behindIts easy to get stuck in your head and start worrying about how you look or sound during sex, but focusing on your performance is a sure way to bad sex and feeling like you have to fake an orgasm. No one wants that. So relax, forget about how you look, and try to focus on your partner and the sensations youre feeling. As with all sex forms, you should not think about how you look or how you perform, but instead focus on how it feels and on the connection with your partner, Roos says. So try to relax, be in the moment and let your body take you where it feels good.9.Tease your partnerDont rush things, take your time ramping your partner up through massage, sensual touch, and grinding before you move on to the main course. The sexy bitsnipples, vulva, assare definitely part of outercourse play, but don't start there, and even when you get there, tease them, sneak up on them, and start light before you get intense, Queen says.Sources cited:Sofie Roos, a bisexual licensed sexologist, relationship therapist and author at relationship magazine Passionerad.Carol Queen, Good Vibes staff sexologist, curator of the Antique Vibrator Museum, and co-author of The Sex & Pleasure Book: Good Vibrations Guide to Great Sex for Everyone.

Sabrina Carpenter is pushing back against the White House after discovering that her hit Juno was used in a government-produced deportation clip. The singer said she had no idea her track was included and made it clear she wants no connection to federal messaging around immigration enforcement.Carpenter Responds OnlineCarpenter issued a sharp statement Tuesday on X, calling the video evil and disgusting and telling officials, Do not ever involve me or my music to benefit your inhumane agenda.The video, posted Monday, features footage of Immigration and Customs Enforcement operations set to Carpenters song. It ends with a line pulled from the Juno lyrics: Have you ever tried this one? Bye-bye.The mashup prompted immediate blowback from fans and advocates who questioned why the administration used a pop track without consent to score a deportation montage.White House Defends the VideoWhite House Deputy Press Secretary Abigail Jackson pushed back, issuing her own statement aimed directly at Carpenter. We wont apologize for deporting dangerous criminal illegal murderers, rapists, and pedophiles from our country, Jackson wrote. She added that anyone opposed to that messaging must be stupid, or is it slow?The exchange underscored the administrations growing reliance on social media content to promote its immigration priorities, even when those posts feature popular songs that artists say they never approved.Artists Keep ObjectingCarpenter is the latest musician to criticize federal officials for using their work without permission. Several high-profile performers have voiced objections in recent months as immigration videos circulate online with chart-topping music layered over them.In October, Kenny Loggins denounced the use of Danger Zone in an AI-generated video shared on Donald Trumps Truth Social account. That clip depicted Trump dropping waste on protesters, sparking outrage across political lines. Loggins said nobody asked to license the song and demanded it be removed. Despite the objection, the recording remains on the platform.Olivia Rodrigo also objected last month when her track All-American Bitch appeared in a Department of Homeland Securityaligned video urging undocumented immigrants to self-deport. She responded directly in the comments section of the Instagram post: Dont ever use my songs to promote your racist, hateful propaganda.A Larger Fight Over Music RightsAs government agencies lean on short-form media to push policy, artists say their work is being pulled into political messaging they never endorsed. For performers with large queer and young audiences, these posts risk creating an impression that they support immigration crackdowns or broader partisan agendas.Carpenter has not indicated whether she plans further action, but her public statement reflects a growing trend: musicians want a clear line between their art and government videos, especially those tied to deportation.Source

A24 is giving the pop-music world a supernatural twist, and Anne Hathaway is front and center. The studio unveiled the first trailer for Mother Mary, a drama that blends celebrity mythology with a creeping sense of dread, and Hathaway takes the stage as a performer whos lost her footing.The film arrives in theaters this April and brings together a cast stacked with queer-favorite talent, plus original songs from FKA twigs, Charli XCX and Jack Antonoff.A Pop Icon in CrisisHathaway plays Mother Mary, a chart-topping musician who attempts to revive her glow by reconnecting with Sam, her former creative partner played by Michaela Coel. What begins as a reunion slowly tilts into something far stranger, as old wounds and industry pressures collide with Marys growing paranoia.A24 describes the story as one where long-silent fractures between the two women resurface right as Mary prepares for her big return. Coels Sam, once the designer behind Marys most iconic looks, becomes both anchor and spark, pulling the singer back into the memories shes tried to outrun.A Cast With Style and EdgeThe film is directed by David Lowery, known for The Green Knight, and features a lineup that feels made for queer cinephiles: Hunter Schafer, Atheena Frizzell, Kaia Gerber, Jessica Brown Findlay, Alba Baptista, Isaura Barb-Brown, and Sian Clifford all make appearances. FKA twigs not only acts but also contributes original music alongside Charli XCX and Jack Antonoff, a trio with enough range to soundtrack mania, heartbreak and everything in between.Hathaways Pop Boot CampHathaway has spoken openly about how far outside her comfort zone she had to travel for the role. In a Vogue profile earlier this year, she said she approached pop-star training the way someone might approach a beginners dance class with discomfort, surrender and a willingness to look foolish.She described the transition as a necessary ego-strip: a reset that allowed her to find the physicality and headspace of someone living under the hot lights of fandom.From Strike Waiver to Big ScreenThe project first made headlines in 2023 when it received a SAG-AFTRA waiver that allowed filming to continue during the actors strike. Hathaway shared a behind-the-scenes photo last summer, calling the experience one of the most meaningful of her career.The actor has a packed calendar ahead. After Mother Mary lands this spring, shell roll into a trio of major 2026 releases: The Devil Wears Prada 2, The Odyssey and Verity.Mother Mary opens in theaters in April.Source

Environmental drag icon Pattie Gonia is taking advocacy to new heights, literally. The queer activist, known for blending dazzling drag with bold climate messaging, has launched an ambitious campaign to hike 100 miles in drag over the course of one week to raise funds for eight BIPOC- and queer-led nonprofits focused on outdoor access, youth empowerment and environmental justice.The fundraising effort, hosted through GoFundMe, has already surpassed $200,000 and aims to reach $1 million by Saturday, Dec. 6. Supporters are encouraged to donate any amount $5, $25, $100, anything helps, the campaign states and in return, donors receive a set of custom Pattie Gonia stickers as a thank-you.In a statement on the fundraising page, Pattie emphasized that the goal is collective impact. The challenge invites the public to see how much we can raise together, underscoring the importance of community momentum when addressing inequity in environmental and outdoor spaces.How the Fundraiser WorksDonors receive two emails after contributing: A tax-deductible receipt sent immediately, ensuring each contribution is protected and properly documented. A second message titled A thank you note from Pattie, which includes a form to collect a mailing address so stickers can be sent to supporters.GoFundMe.org will divide and distribute all funds among eight organizations selected for their commitment to equity, access and representation in outdoor culture.The Benefiting NonprofitsThe fundraiser supports a diverse lineup of organizations serving LGBTQ+, BIPOC, low-income and youth communities:Eastern Sierra Conservation Corp Provides trailwork and wilderness programming for young adults from BIPOC, queer and low-income backgrounds.The Childrens Home Project Supports children in Honduras, one of the regions hardest hit by climate change, including with outdoor programming.Brave Trails An LGBTQ+ youth leadership summer camp with locations in California, the Northeast and Atlanta.Queer Outdoor Expedition Scholarships A scholarship initiative created by Pattie Gonia in partnership with Eastern Sierra Conservation Corp and brand supporters, offering fully funded backcountry experiences for queer people from marginalized socioeconomic backgrounds.Outdoorist Oath Provides education and workshops centered on advocacy, inclusion and environmental stewardship.Intersectional Environmental Film & Music Project Funds a climate-focused film and musical work featuring Indigenous voices, queer artists and Pattie Gonia, with a commitment to hiring BIPOC and LGBTQ+ creatives.Camp Kitaki A Midwestern summer camp serving low-income, queer and BIPOC youth.Vamonos Outside Connects Latinx families and youth in Central Oregon with outdoor opportunities and environmental engagement.A Movement Rooted in RepresentationPattie Gonia, known for viral outdoor performances in full drag, from mountaintop voguing to snow-covered runway walks, has become a leading voice for queer inclusion in nature. Their ongoing advocacy calls for a reimagining of who belongs in environmental spaces, and this fundraiser continues that mission by directing resources toward the communities most often left out of existing outdoor infrastructure.The fundraiser remains open through Dec. 6. Donations can be made via GoFundMe, and supporters can follow Patties journey on social media as the drag superstar treks, heels, wigs and all, toward a more inclusive outdoor world.Source

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