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AFC president and executive director Alexander Roque underscored that sentiment, reminding attendees that LGBTQ+ youth make up nearly 40% of the homeless youth population in this country. And that each year, the Ali Forney Center—named for a queer homeless youth and advocate who was murdered in New York City in December 1997 at the age

Bonnie Tyler is “recuperating” in a hospital in Portugal following an emergency surgery. The Total Eclipse of the Heart singer was hospitalized following undisclosed intestinal issues, according to a statement from her team on her official website. “We are very sorry to announce that Bonnie has been admitted to hospital in Faro, Portugal, where she has a

This wasn’t the first time Lemon has publicly toyed with the idea of running for president. He first sounded receptive to running when he went on Pod Save America back in March. I headed to the green room after his discussion with Swisher to see how long Lemon would maintain what seemed like little more

Ted Turner, the brash and outspoken television pioneer who created a media empire and transformed the news business by creating CNN and introducing the 24-hour cable news cycle, died Wednesday. He was 87. He died surrounded by his family, according to Turner Enterprises, the company that oversees his vast businesses and investments. Turner was the

Karla Welch was only supposed to style two people for the 2026 Met Gala. She ended up with six: Sarah Paulson, Tessa Thompson, Olivia Wilde, Greta Gerwig, Karlie Kloss, and Misty Copeland. Welch is the fashion equivalent to a Swiss Army knife. Known as a prolific celebrity stylist, she has done a bit of everything,

Sometimes, you can always get what you want: On Tuesday, The Rolling Stones confirmed that they will release a new album, titled Foreign Tongues, on July 10. They also released a new single, titled In The Stars. To celebrate, Mick Jagger, Keith Richards and Ronnie Wood will attend an album announcement event in Brooklyn Tuesday

Edited in Tezza with: Novaglo, Temperature, Brightness, & Cocoa “Okay. She said, ‘You’re going to look like a badass elegant vision. I’m getting really excited,’” reads Gummer. “I said, ‘I’m beyond excited. Warrior. Helen of Troy vibes.’ And she said, “Ancient and futuristic vision. You are the empress. I will be your lady in waiting…the

Dolly Parton has shared a health update and cancelled her Las Vegas residency amid ongoing health issues. In an Instagram reel, posted on Monday, Parton wrote in the caption, “Thank you for standing by me and showing me so much love and support over the past year. I’ve still got some healing to do, but

Lauren Sánchez Bezos has arrived at the Met Gala. The former television journalist walked the cream carpet in an off the shoulder couture gown with a fallen pearl-and-crystal straps and a corset bodice by Schiaparelli. It was visually similar to the dress worn in one of the museum’s most famous paintings: Madame X. The Costume

My first job was at a place called Frosty’s, the only real hangout in my small prairie town. The front third of the building was dedicated to cheeseburgers and soft ice cream; further back in the middle was a modest pinball arcade, while in the rear was a pool hall. Many God-fearing townsfolk considered this

Let’s get this straight: if you haven’t gotten your invitation to the 2026 Met Gala by now—the annual fundraiser at the Metropolitan Museum of Art—it’s not happening. Your celebrity friend-of-a-friend is never going to bring you as a plus-one. And even if you are somehow blessed enough to be able to give a multi-million-dollar donation

The Eurovision Song Contest is turning 70, with a few political clouds hanging over its glitter-drenched party. The annual musical extravaganza that has been likened to a pop music Olympics takes place in Vienna, Austria, May 12-16. It will see singers and bands from 35 countries compete onstage for the continent’s musical crown — but with some high-profile absentees who are boycotting to protest Israel’s participation. Here’s a guide to all things Eurovision: What it is, who to watch for and how to take part. A contest to unite a continent Eurovision is

While some tween-aged kids hate it when their parents make a fuss for their birthday, when you’re the daughter of Prince William and Kate Middleton, a fuss there will be. The couple’s daughter, Princess Charlotte, turned 11 on May 2, 2026, and the occasion was marked most publicly—with a pair of Instagram posts from her

Kylie Jenner is facing a second lawsuit from another former employee, alleging she faced workplace discrimination. Juana Delgado Soto, who worked as a housekeeper for the reality TV star for six years, filed a complaint in Los Angeles Superior Court on Wednesday, according to court documents obtained by the Los Angeles Times, Rolling Stone and

Max Carter, Tobias Meyer, and Alex Rotter Photographer OK McCausland The whole collection is like this, Meyer explained, never the easy works, always the tough ones, the ones Si could get passionate about before anyone. Bill Acquavella struggled for years to sell a late Lucian Freud, a nude self-portrait, a tough one. When Si saw

Britney Spears was charged in California on Thursday with driving under the influence of drugs and alcohol, authorities said. The 44-year-old pop star was charged with a single misdemeanor count of driving under the combined influence of alcohol and at least one drug, the Ventura County District Attorney’s Office said. An email sent to a

When Prince Charles visited the United States in 1981, New York magazine reported that “aides” to the royal family met with Donald Trump to discuss the purchase of a $5 million apartment in his new building, Trump Tower. A palace spokesperson briskly shot down the report, calling it “completely untrue.” No matter. Stories suggesting royal

In a courtroom on Wednesday, prosecutors said that singer D4vd, legal name David Anthony Burke, killed 14-year-old Celeste Rivas Hernandez by stabbing her multiple times. The Los Angeles County District Attorney’s Office shared what they said the evidence would show in a document filed Wednesday that provided the first detailed allegations of efforts to dismember

The television crews started gathering outside the courthouse not long after sunrise—cameramen in cargo shorts and primped anchors drawn by the gravitational pull of tragedy. The air carried the weight of anticipation: when will Nick Reiner stand trial for the murder of his parents? Will he enter an insanity plea? Will his family members show

After a joke by late-night host Jimmy Kimmel drew calls from the White House for ABC to fire the comedian, the U.S. Federal Communications Commission on Tuesday ordered an early license review of the network’s television stations. The standoff between President Donald Trump’s administration and the global entertainment conglomerate is the first crisis facing Walt Disney’s new CEO

After a garden party and a spot of tea as their state visit to the US kicked off on Monday, King Charles and Queen Camilla returned to the White House for their official welcome on Tuesday morning. For her second day in the States, Camilla wore the Cullinan V brooch, a heart-shaped gem with special

Descrease article font size Increase article font size A crew member helping to assemble the stage for Shakira’s upcoming concert in Brazil has died following an accident on Sunday, according to event organizers. “The event organizers confirm that an accident this Sunday afternoon (April 26th) tragically claimed the life of a professional who was working

King Charles and Queen Camilla‘s highly-anticipated state visit has officially begun. On Monday afternoon, as the royals touched down at Joint Base Andrews in Maryland, they kicked off a four-day trip, hosted by President Donald Trump, that will see the monarchs visit Washington, DC, New York and Virginia, in honor of America’s forthcoming semiquincentennial. So,

As the United States prepares to mark 250 years since declaring independence from Britain, King Charles III is set to visit Washington for a state visit that underscores how far the relationship between the two countries has come. U.S. President Donald Trump and First Lady Melania Trump will host the King and Queen Camilla from

Across town, at the Washington institution Cafe Milano, the mood wasn’t dampened. Whoever controlled the music was playing the hits: “Toxic,” “Kiss Me,” “Oops!…I Did It Again,” and “Promiscuous” blasted over the speakers as diners drank espresso martinis and wolfed down bowls of lobster linguine. Patrons hovered over DC superlawyer Heather Podesta’s shoulder as she

Jake Reiner, the son of the late director Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner, is speaking out about the deaths of his parents in a personal essay titled “Mom and Dad.” Two months after his brother Nick Reiner pleaded not guilty to two counts of first-degree murder with the special circumstance of multiple

The two agree that Prince’s work environment was one of constant searching, openness, and experimentation, with Prince calling the shots and making suggestions of all kinds, but respecting the judgment and agency of his collaborators, encouraging them to try new things—and even new artistic disciplines. “When I was working with him, the creative high was

Cher’s request for conservatorship over her adult son Elijah Blue Allman has been denied. A Los Angeles judge rejected the 79-year-old singer’s request to appoint a conservator of Allman’s estate at a hearing on Friday without prejudice, meaning that she can file again, People reports. A conservatorship, known in some states as a guardianship, is an