Cher is one of the most popular singers, actors, and women in the world! She is an inspiration to people everywhere, and as a musician she been number 1 on the music charts in every decade since the 1960s! Her latest hit, “DJ Play a Christmas Song” just reach #1 on the Billboard chart. Here’s a list of each of her number one songs, and the videos (or audio) of her performing them. 1960s: Sonny & Cher – I Got You Babe, 1965 https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=HKGjCPBSG38 ‘Gypsies, Tramps & Thieves’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=TOSZwEwl_1Q 1970s: ‘Half Breed’, https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Z6E98ZRaU1s ‘Dark Lady’ https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=JXUH7Wk8-WI …
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According to the Los Angeles Times, in a televised address recently, Singapore’s Prime Minister Lee Hsien Loong announced his intention to end the colonial-era law banning sex between men, referred to as 377A. Lee stated that the change comes in response to the changes in opinions towards the LGBTQ+ community over recent years. However, in order to prevent a “drastic shift in societal norms,” Lee also emphasized that a constitutional amendment would be put in place to only recognize heterosexual marriages as legitimate. This would appease the prominent conservative religious groups in Singapore, enabling a compromise between their and LGBTQ+…
According to LGBTQ Nation, in the context of the Don’t Say Gay law, the Sarasota County School district has instated a new policy requiring teachers to report to parents if a student comes out as LGBTQ+ to them. Additionally, in order to call a transgender student by their chosen name and use the correct pronouns, teachers must receive parental permission. Teachers thus have no choice but to out their LGBTQ+ students, rousing concern that doing so might put the child in danger once they get home. In a laughably horrible comment, school board member Bridget Ziegler compared the need to…
Despite organizers saying the Paris 2024 Olympics will be the most open and inclusive yet, the games still have rules excluding transgender women from competing. Tony Estanguet, president of the organizing committee, stated that, “‘Games wide open’ has really been our motivation from the start,” in reference to increased LGBTQ+ inclusion. Indeed, the Tokyo 2020 Olympics had the highest population of LGBTQ+ athletes yet, at least 183. However, transgender athletes continue to face opposition from specific sporting bodies, including International Swimming Federation. Also known as FINA, the body has already put in place a ban on trans participation, limiting participants…
Whether you’re looking for a refined, romantic experience, or one filled with outdoor adventure, these first-class destinations across the globe may be the ideal place for your wedding or honeymoon. EUREKA SPRINGS, ARKANSAS This small town within the Ozark Mountains is full of scenic views of the surrounding forests and waterfalls, as well as being LGBTQ+ friendly. There are many lodging and venue options to choose from, some specifically for gay weddings. One such option is Pond Mountain Lodge, combining a lodge with a venue space for LGBTQ+ wedding services. There is also the awe-inspiring Thorncrown Chapel, located within the…
The Four Seasons Hotel Washington DC is home to the excellent concierge supervisor, Michael Chase. Having worked as a concierge for 23 years, Chase is a known and celebrated employee at the five-star, LGBTQ+ friendly Georgetown hotel. He has also been a member of the prestigious Les Clefs d’Or USA for 17 years, and has been honored by several prominent associations and magazines in the business. Chase has a lifelong love for travel that makes his job highly rewarding. He has traveled to every continent and over 80 countries, gleaning new cultural understanding and empathy. With his extensive knowledge of…
Looking for a relaxing, social vacation event specifically for queer women and friends? Created over twenty years ago, Womenfest was designed as a safe space for single women, couples, and groups of women to enjoy the beauty of Key West and each other. For early-comers, on Tuesday, Sept. 6, there is the 6:30 p.m. sunset sail on a luxury yacht, with complimentary food and drink pairings for the next two hours. The official kickoff starts the next day with a poolside welcome party at the festival’s Silver Palms Inn with DJ Citizen Jane. Other events include Ultimate Beach Bash and…
June Chua is a transgender Singaporean activist, community icon, and founder of The T Project, Singapore’s first housing service for transgender people experiencing homelessness. The T Project is also the only organization in the country providing services to transgender women and transgender people living with HIV in Singapore, even today since its founding in 2014. June began as a sex worker, building up her financial independence, finding a home, and traveling abroad. After 19 years in the industry, her anxiety at the prospect of aging out of her job and finding security eventually drove her to leave. After getting a…
According to the Washington Post, despite the announcement of hundreds of thousands of additional monkeypox vaccines arriving in the United States, the nation is headed for a three-month period without any additional vaccines being sent. Even with the latest shipments, the current supply of the two-dose Jynneos vaccine only covers about a third of the estimated 1.6 million people considered at highest risk. This shortage of doses could pose an issue to the nationwide monkeypox response as the outbreak expands. On a podcast, director of the Global Health Policy Center at the Center for Strategic and International Studies J. Stephen…
Washington D.C. hosts the largest LGBTQ+ population in the nation, with its vibrant gay communities. wonderful events, and a delectable dining scene. Visitors can enjoy the “gayborhood” of Dupont Circle, along with exploring significant LGBTQ+ institutions such as Human Rights Campaign and the National Center for Transgender Equality. Amtrak, used by many travelers to Washington DC, has notably improved its quality of service since the pandemic lockdown, including station renovations and a more advanced booking platform. With large windows to appreciate the passing landscape and comfortable cabins, Amtrak makes the only 3-hour long journey from New York enjoyable. Upon arrival,…
Pack your bags for Key West and get ready to party at the Tropical Heat festival this August. Tropical Heat is the most popular men’s-only event for gay locals and visitors alike, hosting a variety of events from club nights to drag shows. There are even naked pool parties! The event runs from August 10-14, and each day is packed with opportunities to socialize, relax, and make new friends. The first day starts off with the Official Tropical Heat Kick-off party at the Island House resort, including hors d’oeuvres, giveaways, and free drink shots. From there, the next day offers…
When it comes to great food, Provincetown, has a delectable dining scene. The Lobster Pot, one of the most iconic restaurants in town, was started in 1979 by the McNulty family. Its neon signs and bayside waterfront dining rooms create a unique aesthetic. There, seafood is still the star, from their classic New England Clam Bake featuring lobster along with mussels and clams, to the popular Pan Roasted Lobster. However, the restaurant does offer some more expansive options, such as their Portuguese soup. Sal’s Place is another favorite, having served the town delicious traditional Italian cuisine for over five decades.…
For years, Danny Robertshaw and Ron Danta worked to create a unique, professionally regulated rehabilitation center for rescue dogs. Danny and Ron’s Rescue cares for dogs rescued from puppy mills, shelters, hoarding cases, and other abusive situations. With staff on call to keep the space clean and the dogs cared for, the rescue sometimes holds 70-80 dogs at a time. Their compassion for rescue dogs evolved into a full mission for the two after Hurricane Katrina in 2005 left many animals stranded or abandoned. Clearing out horse stalls to accommodate those first dogs eventually expanded into an entire house after…
Currently on view at the Pratt Manhattan Gallery is the exhibition, “The Work of Love, the Queer of Labor,” a multimedia exploration of the interaction between queer and left activism. The works, curated by Olga Kopenkina, examine queerness in the context of class and the politicization of LGBTQ+ culture. Particularly, the exhibition analyzes the conflation of love and labor in the pursuit of liberation. Historically, queer liberation movements were connected with the pursuit of a “a self-regulating worker’s society.” The artists included in the show hail from all over the world, including South Africa, Russia, Estonia, USA, the Netherlands, Sweden,…
Photo by Mongkolchon Akesin Recently, the House of Representatives passed a bill that that would recognize and thus protect same-sex marriage on a federal level. All House Democrats and 47 Republicans voted in favor of the Respect for Marriage Act, which would codify LGBTQ+ marriage rights into law. Specifically, the bill is meant to address the varying state laws, ensuring the right to same-sex marriage in roughly 30 states currently prohibiting it should the Supreme Court vote to overturned Marriage Equality. Indeed, the precedent currently protecting same-sex marriage rights was established by the case Obergefell v. Hodges in 2015. After…
GLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ+ media advocacy organization, recently came out with its annual Social Media Safety Index (SMSI). The report evaluates LGBTQ+ user safety across five of the most popular social media platforms: Facebook, Instagram, Twitter, YouTube, and TikTok. All of those platforms scored under 50 out of 100 possible points. The advisory committee was composed of high profile representatives from Stanford, Harvard Law School, and Media Matters, along with a Nobel Prize Laureate, Maria Ressa. Working with Ranking Digital Rights and Goodwin Simon Strategic Research, the committee developed a scorecard to evaluate the platforms. There were twelve categories…
In surveys conducted by Booking.com, LGBTQ+ travelers from all over the world shared their experiences. One of the major patterns seen was the amount of negative experiences individuals have had while abroad. Travelers from India, Denmark, Mexico, and the United States, among others, reported negative interactions in public spaces. Half of surveyed LGBTQ+ American travelers specifically reported discrimination abroad. Incidents included stereotyping, staring, laughter, and verbal abuse from other travelers and local residents as well. This can create an extra layer of fear and concern for one’s safety among LGBTQ+ travelers. The research also indicated that over half of surveyed…
In the wake of a worldwide panic over the emergence of monkeypox, several companies are heading the charge in developing drugs to treat the illness. Among them, the South-Korea based company Hyundai Bioscience, which seeks FDA fast track processing for its drug, CP-COV03. The drug, an oral antiviral treatment for monkey-pox, contains a highly effective active ingredient called Niclosamide. Niclosamide targets multiple viruses, though unlike other antiviral drugs, it is cell-directed. This means that it induces the cells to attack the virus as a foreign substance, or cell autophagy. CP-COV03 has already demonstrated its remarkable efficacy against similar viruses such…
David Bromstad, the charismatic interior designer and star of “My Lottery Dream Home,” shines with personality and talent. Bromstad started off as a “private artist on contract” for Disney, but then eventually expanded into woodworking and furniture building for more complex jobs. Eventually, this expanded into his entry into an interior design competition hosted by HGTV, which, despite not having any traditional training, he won. Now on HGTV, he stars in the show My Lottery Dream Home, where he acts as a real estate agent and overall guide to new lottery winners looking to spend their money on a new…
According to The Washington Post, LGBTQ+ students in U.S. schools now face discriminatory restrictions on basic aspects of their educational experience. After Florida’s infamous “Don’t Say Gay” law, many states followed suit, establishing similar restrictions on classroom discussion of gender and/or sexuality. Laws also specifically targeted transgender students, preventing them from playing on sports teams, accessing bathrooms, lockers, and other facilities aligning with their gender. The structure of the laws has made it so the actual implementation of these laws has caused confusion in schools in those states. The laws have omissions that raise even more questions about in which…