At tonight's MTV Video Music Awards, Sam Smith delivered a soulful, stripped-down rendition of his hit "Stay With Me." Armed with just a backup piano and his voice, Smith was able to get the entire crowd (Kim Kardashian included) to swa…
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Archives for August 24, 2014
Posts from August 24, 2014
Spanish Senator Blames Gays For €1 Trillion National Debt
Luz Elena Sanin proves that the U.S. has no monopoly on hyperbolic wingnuttery in politics. During a discussion of Spain's national debt, the senator from Ceuta blamed the previous prime minister Jose Luis Rodriguez Zapatero for racking up…
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Ecuador to Officially Recognize Same-Sex Unions
Following a meeting with LGBT advocates last week, Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa has announced that same-sex couples will have the option of having their relationship officially recognized by the government. Telesur reports: "The LGB…
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Ecuador to Officially Recognize Same-Sex Unions
Following a meeting with LGBT advocates last week, Ecuadorian President Rafael Correa has announced that same-sex couples will have the option of having their relationship officially recognized by the government. Telesur reports: "The LGB…
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Minnesota Hunting Club Agrees to Pay for Gay Couple’s Wedding After Initial Refusal
A Minnesota hunting club has agreed to pay for a gay couple's wedding after its initial refusal of the request was brought to the attention of the Minnesota Department of Human Rights, Star Tribune reports: The owners of LeBlanc’s Rice Cree…
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Adorable Injured Koala Brought Back to Life By CPR: WATCH
Sean, as this adorable koala has been subsequently nicknamed, was recently hit by a car while crossing a road in Melbourne and quickly scurried up a tree before passing out from injuries. Firefighters safely brought the marsupial down with a blanket…
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Ian McKellen And A Horde Of Hot Male Dancers Take On ALS Ice Bucket Challenge: VIDEO
In typically grandiose fashion, Sir Ian McKellen, in full Gandalf the Grey "You shall not pass!" voice, nominated Laura Linney, Derek Jacobi, and Anthony Hopkins to take on the ALS Ice Bucket Challenge. Backed by at least fifty dancers from…
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Miss Spain Comes Out Via Instagram, Becomes First Openly Gay National Beauty Queen
Reigning Miss Spain Patricia Yurena posted an intimate photo with her musician girlfriend Vanesa Cortes via Instagram last week, becoming the first openly gay national pageant queen in the process. Yurena followed up her "Romeo and Juliet"…
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Miss Spain Comes Out Via Instagram, Becomes First Openly Gay National Beauty Queen
Reigning Miss Spain Patricia Yurena posted an intimate photo with her musician girlfriend Vanesa Cortes via Instagram last week, becoming the first openly gay national pageant queen in the process. Yurena followed up her "Romeo and Juliet"…
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Michael Sam Sacks Johnny Manziel Twice in Preseason Match Against Cleveland Browns: WATCH
In last night's preseason match-up between the Cleveland Browns and St. Louis Rams, defensive end Michael Sam collided with quarterback Johnny Manziel twice. On the first of the two sacks, Sam even threw up Manziel's "money" gesture…
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