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  • A Marvel superhero has just come out as gay

    A Marvel superhero has just come out as gay

    Hurrah people… we’ve got our very own gay Marvel super hero, but which one?

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    Union Jack (human name: Brian Falsworth) has come out as gay, very subtly by telling Black Widow that he’s just not into her, because he bats for the other side  – and oooo he’s British as well.

    After confronting Union Jack about why he hasn’t come on to her, he responds

    “No offence, you’re not my type,

    “I’m telling you I’m gay.”

     

    Union Jack has been a character from the Marvel stable since 1976 – and is a playable character in the Marvel Avengers Academy a mobile game which features teenage versions of Marvel’s super heroes.

    However it has been pointed out that Union Jack was in a relationship wth Destroyer (human name: Roger Aubrey) in Earth 616 – which makes them the first chronologically gay characters in Marvel Comics.

    Who knew!

  • Is Andi Peters Gay?

    Everyday THEGAYUK is searched for information about the TV Presenter Andi Peters and specifically about his sexuality.

    Is andi peters gay?

    We’ve done some searching around to find the answers to your questions about Andi Peters’ sexuality.

    As far as we know Andi Peters is not gay or bisexual, he has not officially come out about his sexuality or made a public statement about his sexual orientation.

    However, history has proven that Peters’ is an extremely private man, who rarely gives interviews to the press and never talks about his personal life. He has however mentioned on Twitter that he is single.

    There are, of course, as with many celebrities the rumours that he is gay, but they are just rumours and until Andi confirms or denies – it’s hard to say with any certainty.

    The user-generated content site, VIPfaq.com asked its users whether they thought Andi Peters was gay. An overwhelming 94 percent voted him as gay, four percent straight and just two per cent thought he was bisexual.

    Andi Peters is a stalwart presenter, who has graced the UK’s TV screens for three decades. He started his career in the CBBC’s Broom Cupboard in 1989, moving on to Live And Kicking in 1993. He hasn’t left our screens since.

     

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  • Orlando gunman 911 transcripts released

    Orlando gunman 911 transcripts released

    Transcripts of phone calls made to emergency services on the night of the Pulse massacre by the gunman  have been released by the FBI.

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    Partial transcripts have been released by the FBI of the calls made to the emergency services by the gunman who killed 49 people at a gay night club in Orlando.

    Omar Matten allegedly made a number of calls during the siege which began around 2:00AM and lasted 3 hours. The first call made to the emergency services was 30 minutes after the first shots were fired.

    The first call (see below) lasted about 50 seconds.

    Police: Emergency 911, this is being recorded.

    Mateen; In the name of God the Merciful, the beneficial [in Arabic]

    Police: What?

    Mateen: Praise be to God, and prayers as well as peace be upon the prophet of God [in Arabic]. I let you know, I’m in Orlando and I did the shootings.

    Police: What’s your name?

    Mateen: My name is I pledge of allegiance to [omitted].

    Police: Ok, What’s your name?

    Mateen: I pledge allegiance to [omitted] may God protect him [in Arabic], on behalf of [omitted].

    Police: Alright, where are you at?

    Mateen: In Orlando.

    Police: Where in Orlando?

    [End of call].

    During the evening Mateen spoke to Orlando’s Crisis Negotiation Team (CNT) three times first at 2:48Am, then at 3:03AM and then at 3:24AM – the transcripts for these communications have not been released in full.

    However it is during these conversation the shooter reportedly identified himself as an Islamic soldier and that America should stop bombing Syria and Iraq.

    He also warned that he had explosive vests – the kind used by the terrorists “in France”.  No vests were found.

    The FBI issued a statement in which it said out of respect for the victims of the shooting that it would not release transcripts of communications with victims of the assault.

    “Out of respect for the victims of this horrific tragedy, law enforcement will not be releasing audio of the shooter’s 911 calls at this time, nor will law enforcement be releasing audio or transcripts of the calls made by victims at the Pulse nightclub during the incident.”

     

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  • Doctors in Mississippi will be able to deny LGBT patients, lawfully

    Doctors in Mississippi will be able to deny LGBT patients, lawfully

    American’s most sweeping anti-LGBT law is heading to Federal court in Mississippi this week.

    A law that will allow Mississippi officials and service providers such as doctors to deny services to LGBT people on the basis of “sincerely held” religious beliefs is heading into federal court in Mississippi for a series of hearings before U.S. District Judge Carlton W. Reeves.

    The law HB1523 is scheduled to go into effect on July 1, 2016.

    On Monday, June 20 at 9:30 a.m. Judge Reeves will hold oral arguments on whether to reopen Campaign for Southern Equality v. Bryant to address a provision of HB 1523 that allows public officials to recuse themselves from issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples.

    Mississippi is home to over 60,000 LGBT adults and an estimated 11,400 Transgender youth and adults, according to 2016 data published by The Williams Institute at the UCLA School of Law.

    The state is also home to 3,500 same-sex couples, 29 percent of whom are raising children.

    Lead counsel Roberta Kaplan says,

    “In 1776, the founders of our nation declared that ‘all men are created equal’ and that they are ‘endowed’ with ‘certain unalienable rights,’ including ‘life, liberty, and the pursuit of happiness.’

    “Almost 240 years later, on July 1 of this year, the State of Mississippi intends to implement a law that could hardly be more inconsistent with these principles,

    “That law, HB 1523, declares that Mississippians who hold certain religious beliefs–namely, that gay people should not be permitted to marry (among others)–should have special rights and privileges, including the right to discriminate against and undermine the dignity of LGBT citizens.

    “Given this obvious contradiction between HB 1523 and the core principles that our country has long stood for, we are confident that HB 1523 will not survive review by a federal court.”

     

  • Was Anton Yelchin Gay?

    Before his death actor Anton Yelchin was most famous for his role in the rebooted Star Trek franchise.

    Anton Yelchin in Green Room – far right.

    Anton Yelchin died on the 19th June 2016 at the age of 27. He died when his own car struck him on his driveway and pinned him against a post box and a security fence.

    He was pronounced dead at 1.00AM.

    Openly gay actor Zachary Quinto was one of the first Star Trek cast to pay tribute to the actor saying,

    “One of the most open and intellectually curious people I have ever had the pleasure to know. So enormously talented and generous of heart. Wise beyond his years. And gone before his time. All love and strength to his family at this impossible time of grief.”

    What Anton Yelchin gay?

    Anton Yelchin never confirmed whether he was gay or bisexual before his death. He was romantically linked to a number of women during his life including Imogen Poots, although his was never confirmed by the pair.

    According to VIPfaq – a user content generated site – 85 % of users voted Yelchin as gay. Nine per cent voted that he was straight and six per cent voted him as bisexual.

     

    What was Anton Yelchin most famous for?

    Yelchin was famous for starring in the rebooted Star Trek franchise, Terminator Salvation and Green Room.

    What was Anton Yelchin’s net worth?

    Before his death Yelchin was reported to be worth $10m according to Celebrity Net Worth. He made the bulk of his money through the Star Trek franchise having starred in three, Star Trek,  Star Trek: Into Darkness and Star Trek: Beyond.

    He also starred in the blockbuster hit Terminator Salvation and critically acclaimed The Green Room.

     

  • Star Trek Actor, Anton Yelchin Dies

    Actor Anton Yelchin has died at the age of 27

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    Actor Anton Yechin has died at the age of 27 after a tragic accident involving his own car. The Star Trek actor who played Checkov in the reboot of the Star Trek franchise in 2009, was struck by his own vehicle as it rolled down his steep drive at his home in Los Angeles.

    The car pinned him against a brick post box and a security fence. He was pronounced dead at 1.00AM  (8.00 AM GMT).

    Openly gay actor Zachary Quinto was one of first Star Trek cast to pay homage to the actor saying,

    “One of the most open and intellectually curious people I have ever had the pleasure to know. So enormously talented and generous of heart. Wise beyond his years. And gone before his time. All love and strength to his family at this impossible time of grief.”

    JJ Abrams also paid tribute to the actor saying,

    “You were brilliant, You were kind. You were funny as hell, and supremely talented. Anton, you weren’t here nearly long enough. Missing you,”

    Yelchin’s publicist, Jennifer Allen, confirmed the actor’s death and said in a statement that his family wished for privacy.

    What Is 27 Club?

    Users on social media were quick to point out that as Yelchin was 27 – he might be considered part of 27 Club, which lists number of stars who died at the age of 27.

    However the 27 Club is populated by musicians rather than actors.

    Brian Jones, Jimi Hendrix, Janis Joplin, Jim Morrison, Kurt Cobain and Amy Winehouse are all considered part of the 27 Club.

  • Thousands take part in Portsmouth’s pride parade

    Thousands take part in Portsmouth’s pride parade

    Thousands of people have taken part in Portsmouth’s second annual pride 2016.

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    Well over a thousand people stood in complete silence in Guidhall Square in the centre of Portsmouth to remember the victims of last week’s massacre in Pulse night club in Orlando, USA.

    The crowd erupted into applause in a show of solidarity for the 49 victims as the town’s bells rung out, before setting off to Parade through the centre of Portsmouth.

    This follows the vigil that was held in Portsmouth the night before, where the Rainbow Voices and local speakers lit candles in memory of the victims.

    Following the attacks, Portsmouth’s famous Spinnaker tower was lit in the rainbow colours.

     

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    This is the second annual Parade in Portsmouth with thousands speculating and taking part in Hampshire’s largest LGBT+ pride.

  • Russia forces withdrawal of Durex condoms

    Russia forces withdrawal of Durex condoms

    Durex condoms are to be removed from stores in Russia after the product was found to be incorrectly registered.

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    Concerns are rising in Russia that sexually transmitted infection could spread across Russia after Durex maker Reckitt Benckiser has been forced to withdraw the popular Durex brand because the product’s paperwork was not “registered in the proper manner,” said Mikhail Murashko who heads up the federal healthcare watchdog.

    The condoms could be back in Russian stores soon, but only if Reckitt Benckiser follows the correct registration procedure.

    Murashko said that access to condoms should not be a problem for Russians, as Durex is just one of sixty brands available for purchase in Russia.

    However, according to The Guardian, Durex accounts for one-quarter of all condom sales in Russia – but Durex’s withdrawal could potentially affect the public’s access to safe and rigorously tested condoms.

    As of 2016, Russia has over one million registered HIV cases being reported.

    A spokeswoman for Durex said,

    “We have been made aware that Durex products sold in the Russian Federation may require updates to its local registration.

    “It is a purely administrative issue and neither is the quality nor the safe use of Durex condoms affected.

    “We are working closely with the regulators to resolve the situation as quickly as possible.

    “This matter affects only Durex products sold in Russia. No other market is affected.”

  • The Big Gay Musical Creator Dies, 41

    The Big Gay Musical Creator Dies, 41

    The director and writer of the film The Big Gay Musical has died after committing suicide.

    Film producer and director Fred M Caruso has died after committing suicide in Las Vegas. He was 41-years-old.

    He left a long, heartbreaking note on The Big Gay Musical‘s Facebook page – and timed it to publish soon after his death.

    Mr Caruso said that he had made peace with his decision to end his life but also spoke about how miserable he was in his life and his terrible loneliness.

    He asked that if people wished to make a donation that they contribute to the Trevor Project, a national 24-hour, free phone suicide hotline in the United States. He pleaded with his friends and fans not to feel guilty and thanked everyone who touched his life.

    The writer also revealed that he had attempted to take his life a week prior to successfully taking his life by taking 30 Ambien pills – but was not successful.

    Read his note here:

    “WELL… Hey everyone – I have some good news – I will no longer be sending out BERNIE s***. Its (sic) not because I support hiLIARy (sic) – its (sic) because I’m no longer alive.

    “(yes I’ve been making bad jokes for 41 yrs (sic) and I intend to end things the way it began.) I have been forced to send this out through the BGM page – cause (sic) Facebook doesn’t allow you to delay posts on your personal page.’

    “For … most of my life I have been absolutely miserable – exact (sic) for when I was creating,’ he explained.

    “I have nothing left in me to create. I truly don’t think I have any idea what love or happiness is.

    “I have been incredibly lonely and at the same time – I hate being around people. I hate meeting new people and I’m always waiting for someone to stab me in the back. – lets just say I already have a whole culinary collection.”

    The Big Gay Musical was released in 2009 and was directed by Mr. Caruso and Casper Andreas. Caruso also directed Go Go Crazy in 2011.

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    If you are affected by this subject of this article or need to talk to someone you can call Switchboard, the LGBT+ hotline on 0300 330 0630 or the Samaritans on 116123

     

  • Pro gay rights MP dies after being shot and stabbed multiple times

    A British politician has died after being stabbed and shot in the street in her constituency.

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    MP Jo Cox has died after being shot and stabbed several times in an attack in her constituency.

    The 41-year-old Labour politician had only recently begun her career in the Houses of Parliament after being voted in as the MP for Batley and Spen near Leeds in the latest general election in 2015.

    The lawmaker had recently called on the government to “to take further steps to end discrimination and bigotry against LGBT people in the UK and around the world”.

    A man, Tommy Mair has been arrested and is being questioned by police.

    West Yorkshire police said,

    “At 12.53 today, police were called to a report of an incident on Market Street, Birstall, where a woman in her 40s had suffered serious injuries and is in a critical condition.

    “Armed officers attended and a 52-year-old man was arrested in the area. There are no further details at present.

    “Police presence in the area has been increased as a reassurance to the community.”

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    The streets surrounding the area in which Ms Cox was attacked have been cleared and forensics teams are sweeping the area for clues and evidence.

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    Labour leader Jeremy Corbyn condemned the attack on Cox saying,

    “The whole of the Labour Party and Labour family – and indeed the whole country – will be in shock at the horrific murder of Jo Cox today.

    “Jo had a lifelong record of public service and a deep commitment to humanity. She worked both for Oxfam and the anti-slavery charity, the Freedom Fund, before she was elected last year as MP for Batley and Spen – where she was born and grew up.

    “Jo was dedicated to getting us to live up to our promises to support the developing world and strengthen human rights – and she brought those values and principles with her when she became an MP.

    “Jo died doing her public duty at the heart of our democracy, listening to and representing the people she was elected to serve. It is a profoundly important cause for us all.

    “Jo was universally liked at Westminster, not just by her Labour colleagues, but across Parliament.

    “In the coming days, there will be questions to answer about how and why she died. But for now all our thoughts are with Jo’s husband Brendan and their two young children. They will grow up without their mum, but can be immensely proud of what she did, what she achieved and what she stood for.

    “We send them our deepest condolences. We have lost a much loved colleague, a real talent and a dedicated campaigner for social justice and peace. But they have lost a wife and a mother, and our hearts go out to them.”

    Ms Cox is survived by two children and her husband Brendan Cox.

  • Who were the Orlando Pulse nightclub shooting victims?

    Here are the confirmed names of those who lost their lives in the mass shooting at Pulse nightclub, USA.

    Stanley Almodovar III, 23 years old

    Amanda Alvear, 25 years old

    Oscar A Aracena-Montero, 26 years old

    Rodolfo Ayala-Ayala, 33 years old

    Antonio Davon Brown, 29 years old

    Darryl Roman Burt II, 29 years old

    Angel L. Candelario-Padro, 28 years old

    Juan Chevez-Martinez, 25 years old

    Luis Daniel Conde, 39 years old

    Cory James Connell, 21 years old

    Tevin Eugene Crosby, 25 years old

    Deonka Deidra Drayton, 32 years old

    Simon Adrian Carrillo Fernandez, 31 years old

    Leroy Valentin Fernandez, 25 years old

    Mercedez Marisol Flores, 26 years old

    Peter O. Gonzalez-Cruz, 22 years old

    Juan Ramon Guerrero, 22 years old

    Paul Terrell Henry, 41 years old

    Frank Hernandez, 27 years old

    Miguel Angel Honorato, 30 years old

    Javier Jorge-Reyes, 40 years old

    Jason Benjamin Josaphat, 19 years old

    Eddie Jamoldroy Justice, 30 years old

    Anthony Luis Laureanodisla, 25 years old

    Christopher Andrew Leinonen, 32 years old

    Alejandro Barrios Martinez, 21 years old

    Brenda Lee Marquez McCool, 49 years old

    Gilberto Ramon Silva Menendez, 25 years old

    Kimberly Morris, 37 years old

    Akyra Monet Murray, 18 years old

    Luis Omar Ocasio-Capo, 20 years old

    Geraldo A. Ortiz-Jimenez, 25 years old

    Eric Ivan Ortiz-Rivera, 36 years old

    Joel Rayon Paniagua, 32 years old

    Jean Carlos Mendez Perez, 35 years old

    Enrique L. Rios, Jr., 25 years old

    Jean C. Nives Rodriguez, 27 years old

    Xavier Emmanuel Serrano Rosado, 35 years old

    Christopher Joseph Sanfeliz, 24 years old

    Yilmary Rodriguez Solivan, 24 years old

    Edward Sotomayor Jr., 34 years old

    Shane Evan Tomlinson, 33 years old

    Martin Benitez Torres, 33 years old

    Jonathan Antonio Camuy Vega, 24 years old

    Juan P. Rivera Velazquez, 37 years old

    Luis S. Vielma, 22 years old

    Franky Jimmy Dejesus Velazquez, 50 years old

    Luis Daniel Wilson-Leon, 37 years old

    Jerald Arthur Wright, 31 years old

     

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