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Shirley Manson has now come out as "non-binary" as well The music world is richer by another outing. Shirley Manson, the singer of the band Garbage, has come out as non-binary. At the same time, she didn't miss the opportunity to declare that her outing proved that she had "more balls" than others in the band. What this addition means exactly, remains to be seen. What is certain is that it was apparently important for Shirley to draw a clear line for herself and to stand by herself in public. In an interview with scotsman.com she explained that she is a woman with masculine characteristics. Early on, she said, she had begun to explore the realm of the non-binary. Obviously, now was the right time for her to share herself with the world. Who are Garbage? The band Garbage is one of those artists who have managed to keep talking about themselves for several decades now. In the mid-1990s...

Fran Drescher (The Nanny) already celebrated her 64th birthday She is straight herself, but for many queers she is considered an absolute role model and not least a style icon: Fran Drescher. In the 1990s, she took off as nanny Fran Fine in "The Nanny" and within a short time managed to conquer the hearts of fans. Now Fran turned 64 on Sept. 30. Privately, she is far more relaxed about numbers like these than her series character, who repeatedly emphasized - when asked about his age - that he was "29. Why is Fran Drescher so popular with queers? Fran always speaks comparatively openly about her private life. Among other things, it is no longer a secret that she has many gay friends and acquaintances. Interestingly, her ex-husband Peter Marc Jacobsen, with whom she produced "The Nanny," is also gay. The two of them regularly post pictures on Instagram and leave no doubt...

Hape Kerkeling releases a new song from his new album "Mal unter uns..." (Just between us). As quiet as it had become around Hape Kerkeling in recent years, he is now back again more brilliantly. A role in Michael Bully Herbig's film "Der Boandlkramer und die ewige Liebe", a new TV show in the starting blocks and his voice-over career (including "Olaf" in "Die Eiskönigin") are now supplemented by another highlight. Because: Hape Kerkeling sings. In fact, he sings so much that he will soon be releasing a very personal album. This is entitled "Mal unter uns..." (Just between us...) and arouses curiosity, among other things, because the song "Ich leb den Traum" (I'm living the dream) has now been released. Until the complete work can finally be listened to, it still takes a little time. Because: said album is to appear only on October 22, 2021. What is behind "Mal unter uns..."? "Mal unter uns..." Is a compilation of a total of 14 songs that ur...

Ex- Prince Charming Nicolas Puschmann now wears two tattoos Many who have gotten their first tattoo know the problem: often it does not remain only with a work of art on the skin. Instead, the question quickly arises: "What else could I have done? This or something similar seems to have happened to Nicolas Puschmann. He has - in addition to his first tattoo - now followed up. On his forearm, a filigree anchor was stung. He recently posted the picture of the fresh tattoo on Instagram and shared several snapshots with his followers. Within a short time, the photo collected many likes. Among others, Motsi Mabuse also left a "Like" heart. Nicolas Puschmann explains his tattoos The ex-Prince Charming explained in the accompanying description that he had received a voucher for a tattoo from two of his best friends. Now this was redeemed. The special thing: all three friends now wear the same mot...

Gefragt - gejagt: The Queer Community "wondered". As part of the popular early evening show "Gefragt - gejagt" (Asked - Hunted), there was recently a "faux-pas" that definitely didn't have to happen. What some people would possibly call "poorly researched" caused downright anger among others. The stone of the stumbling block was the question: "Whoever was born biologically as a boy, but feels female and therefore has the corresponding operation, is considered to be...?". So far, so good. What may have been intended to be quite good and enlightening, however, backfired at the latest when the possible answers were shown. After all, anyone familiar with the community would have noticed within a few moments that the correct answer was not available at all. Wrong answers and a shocked community The answer options the candidate was confronted with were "transsexual", "transvestite" and "transman". The candi...

Prince Charming episode 7: Kim is annoyed by the mood among the boys Everyone who is still on Prince Charming can claim to be on the home stretch. Because: the finale is not too far away. Kim currently seems to be suffering particularly badly from the aggravated mood that prevails among the candidates. And that's exactly what he expresses without a doubt in episode 7. Attention! If you don't want to know what happens next because you want to watch the current episode either on TVNOW or later on VOX, you shouldn't read on here! Because: from now on there will be spoilers! Dancing at the group date - only one is missing This time, the signs at the group date are "Dancing!" - for almost all of them. Only Max was not invited this time. He has to stay alone in the villa while the others enjoy themselves. His "alternative program"? A little wellness and a cool drink. On the date, it is once again Maurice who...

The number of LGBTQI+ free zones in Poland decreases by "-1". It was not too long ago that Poland was criticized - among others also in the German media - for its LGBTQI+ free zones. The approximately 100 areas had declared themselves accordingly, expressing that the community was not wanted here. In this context, it is particularly interesting that the zones do not extend evenly across the country, but refer primarily to the areas in which the Catholic faith is particularly strongly represented. Therefore, most of the (currently still?) LGBTQI+ free zones are located in the south of Poland. The EU had repeatedly reacted with criticism, expressing that it is not compatible with its values if a country (or the municipalities in a country) decide to exclude people based on their sexual orientation. Now the first of the municipalities has reacted and responded to the pressure...

Vienna plans monument dealing with homosexual persecution during Nazi era A competition has been launched in Vienna to submit proposals on what a monument dealing with the persecution of homosexuals during the Nazi era might look like. The finished work of art is then to find its place in Resselpark. This is not the first attempt to create a monument of this kind, not temporarily, but permanently. In 2006, the implementation of the winning design failed. In 2022, however, Vienna could receive another special place of remembrance. Background Both the KÖR ("Kunst im öffentlichen Raum Wien") and the WASt are currently calling for a competition of a special kind. The idea is to create a memorial for all those who were persecuted for their homosexuality during the period between 1938 and 1945. Many people died at that time, among others also in ...

Queer fountain is rededicated in Münster In 2017, the queer fountain "Sketch for a Fountain" in Münster was damaged by homophobic perpetrators. Now it is to celebrate its "revival" and be rededicated on 02 October 2021. How special its significance is for the city's LGBTQI+ community is shown, among other things, by the fact that until its destruction, it was a place for many to go to celebrate and get together. Among other things, even weddings were celebrated here. The fountain quickly developed into a popular photo motif. Many were all the more shocked when they learned of the graffiti from four years ago. What is behind the queer fountain? The queer fountain in Münster has always stood for diversity and tolerance. It was precisely this that the people who ultimately wanted to destroy or smear it seemed to take issue with. However, after the initial shock has subsided and a total of four years have passed, the...