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The four "Golden Girls" were originally supposed to be accompanied by a live-in gay housekeeper named Coco who would have been in charge of the cooking, the cleaning, and his share of the sassy comebacks. The addition of an LGBTQ core character to an ensemble comedy in 1985 - right in the midst of the AIDS epidemic - would have been essentially unprecedented, and powerful in terms of representation, notes Decider. Such a move would also have propelled the already-groundbreaking show - about a group of older women, played by TV comedy veterans that included Bea Arthur, Betty White, and Rue McClanahan - even further into daring new TV territory. As The Atlantic put it in 2015, looking back at the show in its 30th anniversary year, "if you imagine Hank Azaria in 'The Birdcage,' only slightly less flamboyant and slightly more amenable to the bathrobe-with-shoulder pads look, then you have a pretty good idea about Coco." So what happened? Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ? ?️: Kilian Melloy / @dragelruairi ?: The Golden Girls / NBC
Justin Thomas apologized Saturday afternoon for uttering a homophobic slur under his breath when he missed a 5-foot par putt on the fourth hole of the Sentry Tournament of Champions. "It's inexcusable," Thomas said. "First off, I just apologize. I'm an adult. I'm a grown man, there's absolutely no reason for me to say anything like that. It's terrible. I'm extremely embarrassed. It's not who I am, it's not the kind of person that I am or anything that I do. Unfortunately, I did it and I have to own up to it and I'm very apologetic." Thomas said he was not aware that it had been picked up and was a topic on social media until after his round. The PGA Tour said in a statement, "As he expressed after his round, we agree that Justin's comment was unacceptable." He is likely to be fined for conduct unbecoming a professional, though the PGA Tour does not disclose conduct punishment. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️???? ?: Justin Thomas / Instagram
![Style expert Tan France is cautiously optimistic about where fashion is headed in the new year. "It's a difficult [question], because we don't really know what's going to happen with the pandemic. I'm hoping that the world will get back on track within the next few months, " France told Business Insider India. "Up until the point where we do start to get back to some normalcy, I think that people are going to stick with what they've done over the last few months, which is sweats," France said. Similar to the response after World War II, France predicts people will be eager to put on their finest threads after months of solitude — "people dressing up as if they're going to a fancy event when really they're just going to work." "I really miss just dressing up because you want to look beautiful. I miss beauty in fashion," France said. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ??
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Style expert Tan France is cautiously optimistic about where fashion is headed in the new year. "It's a difficult [question], because we don't really know what's going to happen with the pandemic. I'm hoping that the world will get back on track within the next few months, " France told Business Insider India. "Up until the point where we do start to get back to some normalcy, I think that people are going to stick with what they've done over the last few months, which is sweats," France said. Similar to the response after World War II, France predicts people will be eager to put on their finest threads after months of solitude — "people dressing up as if they're going to a fancy event when really they're just going to work." "I really miss just dressing up because you want to look beautiful. I miss beauty in fashion," France said. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?? ?: Tan France / Instagram
![A 26-year-old Kentucky man has described in an op-ed the horrors he endured a decade ago when, at the age of 16, he was forced to undergo so-called "conversion therapy." Curtis Galloway, in an op-ed published by the River City News, recalled entering a spiral of depression and isolation, losing trust in the parents he'd once been close to, and even, despite his status as a minor, being advised as to how to masturbate. Galloway wrote, the traumatic experience "centered around my sexuality and left me with permanent mental and emotional scars." The ordeal began when Galloway "finally came to terms with my sexuality" at age 16, but acknowledging he was gay meant that he "was to go through the most traumatic experience in my life." Galloway explained that the "therapy" was "an attempt to indoctrinate [the idea] that homosexuality is some kind of a choice." Galloway recounted how "the counselor instructed me to end time with 'gay-affirming friends,' or in other words, anyone who loved and supported me despite being a gay man," a directive that caused Galloway to pull away from his social circle out of fear that he would be taken out of school, "which was my only safe haven." Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️?
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A 26-year-old Kentucky man has described in an op-ed the horrors he endured a decade ago when, at the age of 16, he was forced to undergo so-called "conversion therapy." Curtis Galloway, in an op-ed published by the River City News, recalled entering a spiral of depression and isolation, losing trust in the parents he'd once been close to, and even, despite his status as a minor, being advised as to how to masturbate. Galloway wrote, the traumatic experience "centered around my sexuality and left me with permanent mental and emotional scars." The ordeal began when Galloway "finally came to terms with my sexuality" at age 16, but acknowledging he was gay meant that he "was to go through the most traumatic experience in my life." Galloway explained that the "therapy" was "an attempt to indoctrinate [the idea] that homosexuality is some kind of a choice." Galloway recounted how "the counselor instructed me to end time with 'gay-affirming friends,' or in other words, anyone who loved and supported me despite being a gay man," a directive that caused Galloway to pull away from his social circle out of fear that he would be taken out of school, "which was my only safe haven." Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️? ?: Curtis Galloway / Instagram / @lordcurtisg ?️: Kilian Melloy / @dragelruairi
Pop singer Halsey has launched a new line of beauty products, The Cut reports. Inspired by Halsey's unique and colorful self-expression, about-face offers over 40 vegan and cruelty-free products. Collections include Light Lock, featuring moist-look lip gloss, highlight fluid and high beam powder, and Matte, including eye pencils, liquid lipsticks and eye paints. A self-described "art kid," Halsey's Shadowstick eye shadow crayon is offered in eight pearly and matte shades. Pricing starts at a reasonable $17, with shipping beginning January 25. The line's "anti-Valentine's Day" collection will be released on February 1. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️?? ?: Halsey / Instagram ?️: Kevin Schattenkirk @kschatt13
The breakout star of Netflix' latest trending series "Bridgerton" is British actor Regé-Jean Page, who plays the sexy Duke of Hastings in the Shonda Rhimes-produced series set in early 19th century Britain. The show is based on Julia Quinn's novels that follow the fortunes of young debutantes competing for aristocratic husbands in the court of the absent King George III. Page plays the most eligible of the bachelors, largely due to his dashing good looks and bad-boy persona. The role has given new status to the British-Zimbabwean actor, previously seen as Chicken George in the reboot of "Roots" and a regular cast member on the ABC series "For the People." So much so that he is being considered for one of the most coveted roles in filmdom: succeeding Daniel Craig as James Bond. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ??? ?: Regé-Jean Page / Instagram
Iconic gay bar Oil Can Harry's, located in the Los Angeles neighborhood Studio City, has shuttered after more than half a century in business, reports local CBS affiliate KCAL 9. Oil Can Harry's was a country-western themed bar, but its line dancing and live performances from country western artists like Ty Herndon are now giving way to a different aesthetic as the space - which has been sold to a new owner - will become a jazz bar. A message from the owner John Fagan at the bar's website broke the news that the venue had been sold by landlord Monte Overstreet. "2021 has not brought great news to OIL CAN HARRY'S," the message, dated Jan. 4, read. "The property sold in December.... It was purchased on December 9th by a new buyer, who wants to have their own venue with jazz music. So, at this time I have to vacate the property—nothing bad or ugly, just something I have to do," the notice continued. "I fought hard to keep it, but just had to give up... "Thank you all for this beautiful gift that we shared for 52 years." Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️??? ?️: Kilian Melloy / @dragelruairi ?: Oil Can Harry's
You'll never hear Mariah Carey's "All I Want for Christmas is You" the same way again. A video of Italian pole dancer Domenico Vaccaro, who rose to fame after winning "Belgium's Got Talent" back in 2015, is going viral this week. The clip shows the performer dressed as a shirtless elf as he pole dances to Mimi's iconic Christmas hit while in Rome. During his dance, Vaccaro pulls off amazing feats - like walking upside down on the pole - as onlookers cheer and take photos. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ??? ?: Domenico Vaccaro / Instagram / @domenico.va
Hearts melted across the internet when a gay father and his adopted son - also gay - were featured on "Truth or Drink," a YouTube series from The Cut that pairs people up and has them "ask each other a set of uncomfortable questions." The segment is hilarious... and touching. Austin is the adopted son of Craig and Craig's male partner. Austin explained that he had been adopted at age 13, and that his biological mother had been "a drug addict". Later, Austin added that his biological parents had rejected him at an early age because they could see that he was gay, with his mother telling him, "I hate you, but I have to deal with you." Craig spoke to how traumatizing the youth's early years had been, saying "It took him almost a year, a year and a half before he would even talk to us." Eventually, Craig said, Austin "started to trust us" and "he started blooming into this beautiful, amazing, artistic creature." Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️? ?? ?️: Kilian Melloy / @dragelruairi ?: Screen Grab / The Cut / YouTube
After a year of toxic stress ignited by so much fear and uncertainty, now is a good time to reset, pay attention to your mental health and develop some healthy ways to manage the pressures going forward. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ???⛰️ ?: Getty
Openly gay WWE wrestler Darren Young — known off the mat by his real name Fred Rosser — recently shared his largely positive coming out experience as a professional sportsman, Instinct Magazine reports. Speaking with The Wrestling Inc. Daily podcast, Young praised the support of fellow wrestler Randy Orton, saying: "Once I came out, he was one of the guys that passed me in the hallway the day after I came out, and he gave me a hug. He said, 'Hey man, if you have any issue, you let me know, and I'll take care of anyone in the locker room.' Him and CM Punk were top guys that said those exact words and Randy, from then on, was my heart." Orton's support made Young feel good knowing a respected colleague had his back. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️??♂️?? ?️: Kevin Schattenkirk @kschatt13
The truly terrible year that just ended had one positive trend: More and more individuals — celebrities, sports figures, reality stars, everyday people, a very well-known cartoon character, and Nikki Blonsky from the movie "Hairspray" — came out in public about their sexuality. Here's a sample. Tap link in bio to continue on @EDGEmedianetwork ?️?? ?: Thomas Beattie / Instagram
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