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1596 - Cornelis de Houtman's Dutch fleet reaches Bantam (Banten), Java 1679 - Battle at Bothwell Bridge on Clyde: Duke of Monmouth beats Scots 1745 - Bonnie Prince Charles sails to Scotland 1955 - US air patrol plane shot down above Bering sea 1973 - 23rd Berlin International Film Festival: "Distant Thunder" wins the Golden Bear 1991 - "I Hate Hamlet" closes at Walter Kerr Theater NYC after 88 performances 1991 - Underwater volcano, Mount Didicas, erupts in the Philippines 2013 - Roskilde 6, world's longest Viking longship (37 meters/123 ft) rediscovered 1996, probably part of King Canute's royal fleet (built 1025 AD) goes on display for the first time at National Museum in Copenhagen 2020 - New York City, once the epicentre of the pandemic in America, begins stage 2 of re-opening, allowing outdoor dinning and some in-store shopping 2021 - Unesco says Australia's Great Barrier Reef should be put on list of World Heritage Sites that are "in danger" More Historical Events »
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Historical Events 1774 - British parliament accepts Quebec Act, which extends the province's territory and restores French civil law 1865 - Acknowledged as 1st Class Cricket debut of Dr W. G. Grace; as a 16-year-old he is dismissed for 0 playing for Gentlemen of South v Players of South at Kennington Oval, London 1875 - Garonne Flood: great damage in Verdun and Toulouse, kills about 1,000 1961 - MLB Chicago Cubs' Ernie Banks ends 717 consecutive games played streak 1983 - NHL institutes a 5 minute sudden death overtime period 2012 - Cult Bollywood film "Gangs of Wasseypur Part 1" directed by Anurag Kashyap is released in India More Historical Events » Famous Birthdays 1887 - Julian S. Huxley, English biologist/philosopher, Darwin's Bulldog, born in London, England (d. 1975) 1888 - Harold Burton, American politician (Rep (R) Ohio 1941-45), U.S. Supreme Court justice, born in Boston, Massachusetts (d. 1964) 1942 - Murphy Dunne, American actor and musician, born in Chicago, Illinois 1942 - Toyohiro Akiyama, Japanese journalist and cosmonaut (1st Japanese and 1st journalist in space, Soyuz TM-11), born in Tokyo, Japan 1957 - Garry Beers, Australian rocker (Inxs - "Kiss the Dirt"), born in Sydney, New South Wales 1975 - Andreas Klöden, German professional road cyclist (Olympic Bronze 2000), born in Mittweida, East Germany More Famous Birthdays » Famous Deaths 1950 - Julio Fonseca, Costa Rican composer, dies at 65 1985 - Pat Hales, English tennis player (US C'ships women's singles 1955 runner-up; French C'ship doubles 1955, 60 and Wimbledon doubles 1955 runner-up), dies at 56 1988 - Ross Ford, actor (Reform School Girl, Jungle Patrol), dies 1996 - Leo Nichols, businessman, honorary consul and longtime friend of Burma's opposition leader Aung San Suu Kyi, dies at 65 2007 - Guy Vander Jagt, American politician (Rep-R-MI, 1966-93), dies at 75 2012 - Fernie Flaman, Canadian Hockey HOF defenceman (Boston Bruins, Toronto Maple Leafs) and coach (Northeastern University 1970-89), dies at 85 More Famous Deaths »
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1885 - Sarah Ann Henley survives 76-m jump from Clifton Bridge in Bristol, England 1942 - German summer offensive opens in Crimea 1946 - Estonian school girls Aili Jõgi and Ageeda Paavel blow up the Soviet memorial that preceded the Bronze Soldier in Tallinn 1954 - 1st shot-put throw over 60' (18.29 m) by American Parry O'Brien, Los Angeles, California 1957 - South Vietnamese President, Ngô Đình Diệm, arrives in the United States on a state visit 1967 - The Philippine province of Davao is split into three: Davao del Norte, Davao del Sur, and Davao Oriental 1970 - Beatles release 12th, and final, studio album, "Let It Be", in conjunction with the film of the same name 1971 - Courtney, Courtney, and Link's musical "Earl of Ruston" closes at Billy Rose Theater, NYC, after 5 performances 1994 - Jose Maria Figueres becomes president of Costa Rica 2022 - US first lady Jill Biden visits Ukraine's first lady Olena Zelenska at a school in Uzhhorod, Ukraine More Historical Events »
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Historical Events 1899 - The Irish Literary Theatre in Dublin opens 1902 - Mount Pelée on the French overseas island of Martinique erupts, wiping out the city of Saint-Pierre, killing 30,000 and leaving only two survivors 1926 - A. Philip Randolph organizes Brotherhood of Sleeping Car Porters 1949 - West German constitution approved 1996 - Paris Saint-Germain of France win 36th European Cup Winner's Cup against Rapid Wien of Austria 1-0 in Brussels 1996 - South Africa's Constitutional Assembly adopts permanent post-apartheid constitution More Historical Events » Famous Birthdays 1460 - Frederick I, Margrave of Brandenburg-Ansbach (1486-1536), born in Ansbach, Bavaria, Germany (d. 1536) 1919 - Mordecai Anielewicz, Jewish commander of the Warsaw ghetto uprising, born in Wyszków, Second Polish Republic (d. 1943) 1930 - Doug Atkins, American College/Pro Football HOF defensive end (Uni of Tennessee; NFL C'ship 1954, 63; First-team All-Pro 1963; 8×Pro Bowl; Cleveland Browns, Chicago Bears, NO Saints), born in Humbolt Tennessee (d. 2015) 1934 - Leonard Hoffmann, South African-British high court judge, born in Cape Town, South Africa 1937 - Dennis DeConcini, American politician (Sen-D-AZ, 1977-95), born in Tucson, Arizona 1967 - James Hurt, American jazz pianist, and composer (Dark Grooves – Mystical Rhythms), born in Memphis, Tennessee More Famous Birthdays » Famous Deaths 1672 - Jean-Armand du Peyrer, Comte de Tréville and French Officer (b. 1598) 1976 - Fred McLeod, Scottish golfer (US Open 1908), dies at 94 1979 - Talcott Parsons, American sociologist, dies at 76 1988 - Robert A. Heinlein, American sci-fi writer (Friday), dies of heart failure at 80 2000 - Karl-Rudi Griesbach, German composer, dies at 83 2018 - James Scott, American boxer and felon, dies at 71 More Famous Deaths »
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Published by GB News A group of professional footballers from Germany will reportedly come out as gay next month before the final weekend of the season. According to German outlet Preussische Allgemeine Zeitung, the players will collectively come out as gay on May 17. The date is significant as it's also the International Day Against Homophobia. The move is part of an initiative in Germany in an attempt to encourage players and others working in football to come out. All clubs involved are said to have been made aware of the imminent announcement. However, the report adds that there are still some players who have… Read More View the full article -
Published by Q Magazine Billie Eilish's career has been a striking success story, but it doesn't seem like the spotlight has had a positive impact on her mental health. The singer sat down for an extensive interview with Rolling Stone ahead of her new album Hit Me Hard and Soft, which is due out on Friday, May 17. The article includes a brief entry from Eilish's personal journal which says, “I know I'm lucky/But I'm so unhappy.” The feeling is not a new one for her. “My whole life, I've never been a happy person,” Eilish told the outlet. “I've been a joyous person, but not a happy person. I experience joy and laughte… Read More View the full article
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Published by BANG Showbiz English Sophia Bush's girlfriend is “proud” the actress has opened up about her journey to coming out as queer. The former ‘One Tree Hill' actress, 41, grew close to her partner Ashlyn Harris, 38, while going through a divorce from her now-ex-husband Grant Hughes, 42, to whom she had been married for only a year before their split, and has now written an essay for Glamour magazine detailing how they fell in love. Ashlyn has now reposted a photo of Sophia posing for the cover of the publication's latest issue on her Instagram Story – and added the caption: “Proud of you babe. (Staring face and melting … Read More View the full article
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Published by The New Arab Iraq's parliament passed a law criminalising same-sex relationships with a maximum 15-year prison sentence on Saturday, in a move it said aimed to uphold religious values but was condemned by rights advocates as the latest attack on the LGBT community in Iraq. The law aims to “protect Iraqi society from moral depravity and the calls for homosexuality that have overtaken the world,” according to a copy of the law seen by news agency Reuters. It was backed mainly by conservative Shi'ite Muslim parties who form the largest coalition in mainly Muslim Iraq's parliament. The Law on Combating Prostit… Read More View the full article
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Published by Benzinga The leading social networking and dating app for the LGBTQ+ community, Grindr (NYSE:GRND) is facing a lawsuit in the U.K. for allegedly sharing users' private information, including their HIV status, with third parties without consent. What Happened: The lawsuit, filed by law firm Austen Hays, is being brought to the High Court in London and represents hundreds of affected users, reported Reuters, citing the law firm on Monday. The firm claims that the sensitive data of thousands of Grindr users in the U.K., including their HIV status and the date of their latest HIV test, was shared with thir… Read More View the full article
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Published by Raw Story Melania Trump returned to the political scene with a low-key solo appearance for Log Cabin Republicans at Mar-a-Lago. The former first lady had previously joined her husband earlier this month at a high-dollar fundraiser in Palm Beach, but she stepped out without him Saturday at the headliner for the LGBTQ conservative group and was greeted with polite but subdued applause, reported The Daily Beast. “Melania is a very private figure, and her public appearances never disappoint,” said Sophia Hutchins, a Trump 2024 surrogate and convention delegate. Want more breaking political news? Click for t… Read More View the full article
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Published by DPA International If you didn't know better, you wouldn't automatically recognise the Pet Shop Boys when seeing them in civilian dress. Arriving for an interview at the record company's offices in West London to discuss their new album, singer Neil Tennant (69) is dressed smartly, almost posh, while his colleague and keyboardist Chris Lowe (64) appears in a washed-out hoodie. “He didn't dress up,” says Tennant with a grin about his colleague, who – unlike in photos and at concerts – is not wearing his sunglasses. The Pet Shop Boys are in the best of spirits – and it's no wonder. After around 40 years in the bus… Read More View the full article
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Published by Radar Online Former First Lady Melania Trump invited Caitlyn Jenner, Dr. Mehmet Oz, and dozens of other guests to Mar-a-Lago over the weekend for a fundraiser celebrating ex-President Donald Trump's LGBTQ+ record, RadarOnline.com has learned. The intimate fundraiser was reportedly held on Saturday night at the former first family's Palm Beach, Florida residence. According to Page Six, the event saw Jenner, Dr. Oz, Elizabeth Ailes, and around 60 additional guests that included some of Palm Beach and New York City's most notable GOP members. The power fundraiser was said to be for the Log Cabin Republicans, … Read More View the full article
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Published by Raw Story David Pecker, former publisher of the National Enquirer, told a Manhattan jury that Donald Trump was considered the “most eligible bachelor” in 2015 — despite his marriage to Melania Trump. The remarks came during Pecker's second day of testimony in Trump's trial for allegedly falsifying business records to cover up a sex scandal with adult film actress Stormy Daniels. Pecker told prosecutor Joshua Steinglass that he had a meeting with Trump and former lawyer Michael Cohen to discuss what the magazine “could do to help the campaign.” Want more breaking political news? Click for the latest head… Read More View the full article
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Published by Q Magazine Fresh off a successful headlining stint at Coachella, Tyler, the Creator will resume his festival duties as one of the headliners at San Francisco's three-day Outside Lands Festival, which takes place at San Francisco's Golden Gate Park from Aug. 9-11. Sturgill Simpson, Grace Jones, the Killers and the Postal Service will also perform, as will Post Malone, who's set to perform what's being billed as a “special country set.” Tickets for the fest's 16th iteration go on sale tomorrow, April 26. Check out the festival website for more information. Other notable names on the lineup include Kaytrana… Read More View the full article
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Published by BANG Showbiz English Mel B will “always be open” when it comes to her sexuality. The Spice Girls singer, 48, who reunited with her bandmates including the group's ex-singer Victoria Beckham for the fashion designer's 50th birthday party on Saturday (20.04.24), had a five-year relationship with Christine Crokos, 48, in the early 2000s, and still keeps in touch with the director. Mel – born Melanie Janine Brown – told Attitude magazine about her lesbian romance: “I happened to fall in love with a woman and was with her for five years. We still talk to this day. “I don't want to put a label on it, but I've always tho… Read More View the full article
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Published by BANG Showbiz English Megan Thee Stallion is being sued for allegedly creating a hostile work environment and forcing her cameraman to watch her having lesbian sex. The 29-year-old ‘Savage' rapper faces the salacious claims from her ex-employee Emilio Garcia, who says in a claim filed in Los Angeles that emerged on Tuesday (23.04.24) he was made to witness her have sexual relations with a female lover as they rode in a SUV during a stop-off on her tour in Ibiza, Spain, in June 2022. Videographer Emilio, who started working with Megan in 2018, alleged in his claim, seen by Page Six, Megan warned him at the time: “Do… Read More View the full article
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Published by Euronews (English) When same-sex marriage was legalised in Greece back in February, LGBTQ+ campaigners celebrated. Now, though, the British Foreign Office has issued new travel advice for queer people travelling to the country. An update, published on the UK government's foreign travel advice page, has warned that same-sex couples could experience discrimination in certain parts of Greece. While it states that “attitudes are generally much more welcoming in Athens and on many Greek islands, particularly on Lesvos, Mykonos and Skiathos,” there are concerns that queer visitors could face prejudice elsewhere. The g… Read More View the full article
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Published by The Western Journal At a time when quality wholesome children's entertainment has never been harder to come by, the Australian animated show “Bluey” has stood out from the rest. The show follows a family of anthropomorphic blue heelers as they face various day-to-day adventures together which often teach the family's older daughter Bluey valuable life lessons. For a newly released series, the values of “Bluey” are remarkably traditional. That is until the series introduced its very first LGBT characters in Monday's brand-new episode. https://youtu.be/vDVFk56PTd8?si=BO7m2Y7IgzyQyHHj In a blink-and-you'll-miss-it m… Read More View the full article
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Published by Raw Story Democrats believe that a right-wing overreach by Republicans presents them with an opportunity to pick up legislature seats in deep-red Idaho. Dozens of left-leaning candidates are seeking statewide office as part of a recruitment strategy that has put a Democrat on the ballot in every district in the state for the first time in at least 30 years. It follows the GOP supermajority's enactment of a strict abortion ban, limited LGBTQ+ rights and a proposal to jail librarians for circulating books they don't like, reported Politico. “You can't win if you don't run,” said legislative candidate Lore… Read More View the full article
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Published by Mirror By Susie Beever Fraud detectives are hunting a bearded romance scam artist believed to have swindled £50,000 off lonely-hearted singles. Police are trying to close in on the crook who is believed to have used sites to build fake relationships with male victims, then exploit them for money. Understood to hail from London, the suspected fraudster has so far operated under the aliases Stefano Armani and Stefano Khalide. The victims to have come forward so far have been from the Hertfordshire area, defrauding hopeful singles of more than £50,000. Hertfordshire Police has now issued an appeal to an… Read More View the full article
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Published by BANG Showbiz English Jonathan Bennett's life was “changed forever” by his role in ‘Mean Girls'. The 42-year-old actor starred as heartthrob Aaron Samuels in the 2004 cult classic – which followed Lindsay Lohan, Rachel McAdams, Amanda Seyfried and Lacey Chabert as a group of popular girls in a comedy that serves as a parody of the high school clique system – and took to social media on Friday (19.04.24) evening to mark the 20th anniversary of the premiere. Alongside a photo of himself and his on-screen love interest Lindsay, he wrote on Instagram: “20 years ago today, the world met Aaron, Cady, Gretchen, Karen, Reg… Read More View the full article
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Published by Mirror By Vassia Barba The questionnaire used in the jury selection process for Donald Trump's historic hush money trial is “by far the most exhaustive” the court has ever used, according to New York Judge Juan Merchan. Trump returned to a New York courtroom on Tuesday as the jury selection process for his historic trial, the first-ever criminal trial for a current or former US president entered its second day. The process is proving challenging as no one has been chosen to be on the panel of 12 jurors and six alternates yet, with all jurors excused either after saying they couldn't be impartial or b… Read More View the full article
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Published by Mirror By Sanjeeta Bains Soap weddings always pack an emotional punch. But Wednesday night's Emmerdale episode will be especially poignant for star Ash Palmisciano. For he is walking down the aisle as the soap's first transgender groom. And despite the transphobic abuse the actor has suffered while starring on the ITV soap, it is a landmark moment for trailblazer Ash. He is pleased to give hope to teens who grew up like him, wondering if they would ever find love. Ash, who first joined the Dales as Matty Barton six years ago, says: “I am so grateful for the storyline. “To be that person that shows th… Read More View the full article
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Published by AlterNet Even though the US Department of Justice declined to pursue criminal charges against Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-Florida) last year, the House Ethics Committee is still investigating him. And a new profile suggests that investigation may soon intensify. Earlier this week, the Atlantic's Elaine Godfrey reported that, according to several of her sources, the Florida Republican sent explicit photos and videos of women to some of his colleagues in Congress. One video was allegedly of a young woman hula hooping while naked. “Matt sent this to me, and you're missing out,” one unnamed Gaetz aide said, telling… Read More View the full article
