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A Navy ship named for slain gay rights leader Harvey Milk, who served four years in the Navy before being forced out, was christened and launched in San Diego Bay on Saturday. The replenishment oiler USNS Harvey Milk slid down the shipyard ways after a bottle of champagne was smashed on the bow by former Navy officer Paula M. Neira, clinical program director for the John Hopkins Center for Transgender Health. Milk's nephew, Stuart Milk, and Navy Secretary Carlos Del Toro watched the traditional ceremony. "The secretary of the Navy needed to be here today, not just to amend the wrongs of the past, but to give inspiration to all of our LGBTQ community leaders who served in the Navy, in uniform today and in the civilian workforce as well too, and to tell them that we're committed to them in the future," Del Toro said. Del Toro said that, like many others, Milk had to "mask that very important part of his life" while he served in the Navy. "For far too long, sailors like Lt. Milk were forced into the shadows or, worse yet, forced out of our beloved Navy," Del Toro said. "That injustice is part of our Navy history, but so is the perseverance of all who continue to serve in the face of injustice." Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ??️??? ?: USNS Harvey Milk / AP / Alex Gallardo
If Lady Gaga's Oscar-nominated performance in the musical "A Star is Born" didn't convince audiences that she is a serious actress, her portrayal of socialite Patrizia Reggiani in the upcoming "House of Gucci" surely will. In an interview for British Vogue's December issue, Gaga said she had "psychological difficulty" letting go of the role once filming wrapped. What's more, Gaga reportedly stayed in character even when the cameras weren't rolling. "I lived as (Reggiani) for a year and a half," she said. "And I spoke with an accent for nine months of that. Off camera, I never broke. I stayed with her. It was nearly impossible for me to speak in the accent as a blonde. I instantly had to dye my hair, and I started to live in a way whereby anything that I looked at, anything that I touched, I started to take notice of where and when I could see money." "House of Gucci," directed by Ridley Scott, is a dramatization of the murder of Maurizio Gucci, Reggiani's husband and head of the Gucci fashion house. Adam Driver will play opposite Gaga as her husband, Maurizio. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ????? ?️: Emell D. Adolphus / @goodnightdetroit ?: Lady Gaga / MGM UA
"Queer Eye" food expert Antoni Porowski has a new cookbook out, and he's been making the media rounds to talk about it. Titled "Let's Do Dinner," the new culinary tome hit shelves on Sept. 14. It's Porowski's second book after his previous title, "Antoni in the Kitchen," Harper's Bazaar noted. Calling his first book a "culinary memoir," Porowski noted that "Antoni in the Kitchen" "had a lot of my Polish heritage and stuff that I ate when I was a broke college student; recipes that never made it to 'Queer Eye,' that I was a little salty about, that I really wanted people to be able to enjoy." "Let's Do Dinner," by contrast, is more specific: Porowski noted that it "really is a focus on what I think is the most important meal of the day." With the new collection of recipes, Porowski shows that he can do more than find uses for avocados. Harper's Bazaar noted that he "made the conscious decision to offer a diverse array of recipes, rather than focus on one type of cuisine. He feels variety is important, especially now, when we're home more than ever — and maybe dreading making dinner on a daily basis." Dinner can be a time to recharge mentally as well as nutritionally, Porowski went on to note. "At the end of the day, if you have a really good day, you just want something nice to end it with before you go binge 'Housewives,' or 'The White Lotus,' or whatever it is that you're obsessed with. "But if you had a really crappy day, a great meal can be the most satisfying thing." Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️??????? ?️: Kilian Melloy / @dragelruairi ?: Antoni Porowski / HMH Books
The man who's now Kal Penn's fiancé might not have gotten another chance after a lackluster second date, the "Harold and Kumar" actor revealed in a not-yet-published interview, Entertainment Tonight reported. Luckily, things progressed to a "really great conversation," but at first it wasn't looking hopeful. "Our second date was supposed to be just to come over for Sunday afternoon," Penn told Newsy Tonight. "He rolls up with an 18-pack of Coors Light. And I had 'Spongebob Squarepants' on the TV because I'm a romantic." But Spongebob quickly exited the scene: "He changes the channel, puts on the NASCAR race and then puts the rest of the beers in the fridge. "And I was like, 'Did this just happen unironically?'," Penn recalled. "This guy from Mississippi rolls into my apartment and touches my TV and puts on NASCAR." "So I immediately was like, 'This obviously isn't going to work out. He brought 18 beers, there are going to be 16 left that he can take with him'," Penn said. That was 11 years ago, and things have changed a bit since then. For one thing, the two got engaged two years ago; for another, Penn publicly came out of the closet recently while doing a promotional appearance on CBS Sunday Morning for his memoir, titled "You Can't Be Serious." Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?❤️?️? ?️: Kilian Melloy / @dragelruairi ?: Kal Penn / Freeform
With stars like Gwyneth Paltrow and Serena Williams sitting in the front row, Alessandro Michele's nostalgic clothing designs inspired by old Hollywood glam shined just as bright during a Gucci fashion show in Los Angeles. Jared Leto and Macaulay Culkin were among the many models who calmly pranced down the Walk of Fame runway at the Gucci Love Parade on Tuesday night. It was such a splashy spectacle that the event shut down a few blocks of busy Hollywood Boulevard. Audiences included Salma Hayek, Lizzo, Miley Cyrus, Lindsey Vonn, Dwyane Wade, Gabrielle Union, James Corden, Dapper Dan, Tracee Ellis Ross and Tyler, the Creator. With his new collection, Michele brought his love for old cinematic wardrobes to life with cowboy hats, feathered gowns, faux fur coats, diamond tiaras, crop tops, wide leg pants and voluminous dresses. He offered a mixture of colors through his models who wore lavender, teal and hot pink suits along with metallic and gold gowns. Black was another color of preference. Some models wore chunky silver platform shoes, patent leather flats and white pointy boots. Another popular accessary was face jewelry around the nose and cheekbones. The Italian designer also featured small to plus-sized models. "I think with fashion, you have a duty to give a voice," Michele, the creative director of Gucci, said after the show. "I see beauty everywhere. It's something which is organic and natural." Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?⭐?? ?: Jared Leto walks the runway at the Gucci "Love Parade" fashion show / Jordan Strauss / AP
The 2021 off-year election felt like a mini-replay of 2020's rainbow wave of LGBTQ+ candidates' victories, with some veteran lawmakers gaining new terms and others scoring first-time wins. As was the case last year, the triumphs came in races of all sorts, from an LGBTQ+ school board member in Ohio, to a non-binary city councilor in a Massachusetts town, to the reelection of LGBTQ+ state delegates in Virginia. Openly transgender Virginia State lawmaker Danica Roem beat an "anti-LGBTQ" opponent in order to secure a history-making second reelection bid, "ensuring she remains the longest-serving out trans state legislator in U.S. history," a Victory Fund news release noted. "Virginia Delegate Mark Sickles also won reelection, while Delegate Dawn Adams' race remains too close to call," the release detailed. Worcester, Massachusetts elected a non-binary city councilor in the process, making Thu Nguyen the first non-binary person to be elected in the state's history. "Currently, there are just nine out non-binary elected officials in the entire nation," the Victory Fund said in a news release. "Their victory proves voters look beyond gender identity and will elect leaders with the qualifications and drive to improve people's lives." Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️?❤️?? ?️: Kilian Melloy / @dragelruairi ?: Danica Roem / Victory Fund
If you ever got a gay vibe from Ed Sheeran, there was a good reason. He felt so as well, or thought he did. In an interview with the Dutch podcast Man. Man. Man, Sheeran discussed his masculinity, saying, the Daily Mail writes, "he once thought he was gay because he was so in touch with his feminine side." "I have a definite feminine side, to the point that when I was a kid I thought I was gay for a bit," the 30-year old pop star told the podcast. "I definitely have a big feminine side. I love musical theater, I love pop music, I love Britney Spears." Discussing his masculinity, he said, "My masculine side probably stops at drinking beer and watching football... I am not a hugely masculine person anyway. I am not a car guy. I like a nice car, but I'm not a car guy." In his personal life, Sheeran married his childhood in 2019 school friend Cherry Seaborn, 29, and the couple has a one-year-old child Lyra. In the podcast, he says his relationship changed his perception of life. "My wife is super pro-women, femininity, and as soon as we started dating, my life shifted to that. She plays in a female hockey team, we hang out with them all the time. It's very much women empowerment; she works a very high-level job at the top of her field." ?: Ed Sheeran / @teddysphotos
![On the most recent episode of HBO's incredibly popular drama "Succession," actor Brian Cox's character Logan Roy viciously uses a gay slur when talking to his son Roman (Kieran Culkin). It's a brief moment but an effective one; showcasing how casually terrible Logan is as a human and a father.
In a recent interview with Esquire magazine, the lauded Scottish actor discussed the moment, revealing that in the script Logan initially called Roman a "nancy," but Cox fought with "Succession" creator and showrunner Jesse Armstrong for the character to use the harsher slur "f*ggot."
Cox was asked about what "frustrates" him about "cancel culture," which led him to bringing up the moment.
"You have to accept the past and realize there were modes of behavior which were disagreeable, but they existed and they contribute to the now. There's a line of correction that has happened out of something that was horrific," he explained. "Logan Roy is a man who doesn't curb his language, so Jesse [Armstrong, the creator of 'Succession'] had written this line where I had to say, 'What are you a nancy?' I kept saying, 'I'm sorry but Logan wouldn't do that.' This is a horrible word, but he would say, 'a f*ggot,' because he's part of that generation."
"Cancel culture [is] not acknowledging history and the awful things that happened, it's trying to pretend it didn't happen," Cox continued. "You have to acknowledge where you've come from, warts and all.
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On the most recent episode of HBO's incredibly popular drama "Succession," actor Brian Cox's character Logan Roy viciously uses a gay slur when talking to his son Roman (Kieran Culkin). It's a brief moment but an effective one; showcasing how casually terrible Logan is as a human and a father. In a recent interview with Esquire magazine, the lauded Scottish actor discussed the moment, revealing that in the script Logan initially called Roman a "nancy," but Cox fought with "Succession" creator and showrunner Jesse Armstrong for the character to use the harsher slur "f*ggot." Cox was asked about what "frustrates" him about "cancel culture," which led him to bringing up the moment. "You have to accept the past and realize there were modes of behavior which were disagreeable, but they existed and they contribute to the now. There's a line of correction that has happened out of something that was horrific," he explained. "Logan Roy is a man who doesn't curb his language, so Jesse [Armstrong, the creator of 'Succession'] had written this line where I had to say, 'What are you a nancy?' I kept saying, 'I'm sorry but Logan wouldn't do that.' This is a horrible word, but he would say, 'a f*ggot,' because he's part of that generation." "Cancel culture [is] not acknowledging history and the awful things that happened, it's trying to pretend it didn't happen," Cox continued. "You have to acknowledge where you've come from, warts and all. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?: Brian Cox / Succession / Warner Media
Congrats to Kristen Stewart and Dylan Meyer! The "Spencer" star revealed on SiriusXM's "The Howard Stern Show" that she is engaged to her partner of nearly two years, USA Today reports. "We're marrying, we're totally gonna do it," she said "I wanted to be proposed to, so I think I very distinctly carved out what I wanted and she nailed it. We're marrying, it's happening." She went on to talk about her wedding plans, revealing that the couple want to keep things "chill." "I want to stay home. I want to be in L.A. so everyone can come and ... I want it to be pretty chill. I don't want anyone walking anyone down any aisles like we're just gonna stand, do vows," she said, adding that she wants to "party after." Stewart also said she isn't looking for a traditional wedding dress but wants to wear "the best pair of Levi's ever, an old T-shirt that has a tuxedo printed on it." "I want to see her laugh hysterically when she sees me in a faux tuxedo T-shirt," the "Personal Shopper" star added. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️??❤️ ?:Dylan Meyer and Kristen Stewart / @spillzdylz
The holidays are upon us! And who better to kick off the season than "New Jersey's Hardest Werkin Housewife" Anida Tension? The celebrated drag queen will share some of her favorite picks from dMart Gear's fun collection of gift-giving ideas, including limited-edition items from other local drag queens Androgyny, Drew Friday, Harmonica Sunbeam, and Kimmy Sumony. Anida Tension recently crossed the Hudson to entertain audiences at New York City's legendary Pieces and midtown Haswell Green's. She'll share what it takes to make it as a working drag queen, from wardrobe and make-up to managing a hectic schedule with appearances across the east coast and merchandise creation. dMart Gear co-founder Chuck Migliore will join the conversation to discuss his inspiration for creating the LGBTQ+-affirming brand, along with some of his favorite seasonal items from tops and bottoms (of the clothing variety) to home goods, accessories, and even gifts for your pet! Don't miss this grab-bag of gift-giving ideas for your holiday shopping! Anida Tension and dMart Gear live! Nov. 2, 1 p.m. ET ?️??????
A new exhibit at San Francisco's de Young Museum shows the work of American fashion designer Patrick Kelly, along with the influences from Black and LGBTQ+ culture that informed it. "Patrick Kelly: Runway of Love," which opened on Oct. 23, will continue through April of next year. W Magazine reported that "The West Coast presentation of this exhibition, which originated at the Philadelphia Museum of Art in 2014, is a comprehensive collection depicting Kelly's childhood growing up in the South, his experiences as a Black man, his involvement in the club and gay cultural scenes in New York and Paris, and his muses from fashion, art, and Black history." To that end, the "show features original designs, personal artifacts, and other ephemera from Kelly's life, in addition to seventy-nine fully accessorized ensembles" across seven themed exhibit sections. Among the personal effects included in the show are items drawn from Kelly's extensive collection of "racist memorabilia," which the designer had "amassed over the years," AD PRO detailed about the de Young exhibit. Those items feature prominently in a section titled "Mississippi in Paris." Described as "a steward of Blackness," Kelly included "kitschy and controversial items" in his collection, but also, according to exhibition curator Laura L. Camerlengo, "Josephine Baker ephemera and African textiles and masks." Baker, in particular, was an inspiration for the young designer. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️???️ ?️: Kilian Melloy / @dragelruairi ?: @deyoungmuseum
Italian lawmakers killed a proposed hate crimes bill on Oct. 27 that would have protected women, the LGBTQ+ community, and disabled people. The bill was opposed by right-wing politicians and the Catholic church, UK newspaper the Guardian reported. "The 315-member senate voted by 154 to 131 on Wednesday to block the debate on the law," effectively killing it, the Guardian detailed. The legislation had been "previously approved by the lower house of parliament in the face of months of protests from far-right and Catholic groups," the news item added. The bill "would have criminalized violence and hate speech targeting a person's sexual orientation or identity," Bloomberg reported. Those convicted under the law could have faced jail terms as long as four years. The bill would also have provided funding to combat anti-LGTBQ+ bias, as well as to provide aid to victims of hate crimes. Foes of the proposed measure fell back on standard anti-LGBTQ+ talking points, claiming that "the law would have suppressed freedom of expression and promoted 'homosexual propaganda' in schools," the Guardian detailed. The Catholic church, deeply influential in Italy, had also come out against the bill. "Last June, the Vatican made an unprecedented intervention urging the Italian government to change the law over concerns it would infringe upon the Catholic church's 'freedom of thought,'" the article recalled. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ???️? ?️: Kilian Melloy / @dragelruairi ?: Fabio Frustaci/AP
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