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It was a big week for the Georgia Tech football team. The Yellow Jackets were in Charlotte for ACC Media Days. On Wednesday, Georgia Tech kicked off fall camp with just four weeks until their season opener against Florida State. Not only did Georgia Tech start practice this week, they also got some big recruiting news. Five-star offensive tackle Josh Petty was reportedly coming in for a look and the Yellow Jackets might be gaining momentum in his recruitment. Florida State was expected to go there and was considered the favorite to win, but the Yellow Jackets might be the…
Celine Dion is a living legend. Her triumphant performance at the 2024 Olympic Games Opening Ceremony, her first return to the stage since revealing her struggle with Stiff Person Syndrome, reminded us all of her icon status, even though she was dressed for the role even before she took the stage. On Friday, the singer ditched her French-girl style for a logomania-inspired look that was reminiscent of the ’90s. Dion was spotted leaving her hotel wearing a matching tan Dior set that included an oversized V-neck pullover and loose track pants. Both pieces sported a repeating pattern made up of…
PARIS — Drag queens took center stage at the Paris Olympics opening ceremony in a show of unprecedented inclusivity, showcasing the vibrant and influential role of France’s LGBTQ community but also drawing criticism for a scene that resembled “The Last Supper.”The four-hour spectacular along the Seine featured performances from global stars including queer icons Celine Dion and Lady Gaga, a kitschy mix of historic and contemporary French culture, and culminated in a flotilla of thousands of Olympic athletes arriving by boat.Nikki Doll, a contestant on the 12th season of RuPaul’s Drag Race and best known as the host of Drag…
CHICAGO (AP) — “Brat Harris,” “We need a Kamalano Menon,” “Gen Z is feeling the Kamala Love.” Since President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, Gen Z voters have flocked to social media to share coconut tree and “Brat Summer” memes, reflecting a marked shift in tone for a generation that feels left behind by the Democratic Party. WATCH: Harris wins support from key voting bloc as Trump shifts strategy after Biden drops out Youth-led progressive groups have been warning for months that Biden has a problem with young voters, urging the…
Vice President Kamala Harris waves as she boards Air Force Two at Andrews Air Force Base, Maryland, July 27, 2024. Vice President Harris travels to the Berkshires, Massachusetts, to attend a campaign fundraiser on Saturday. Photo by Stephanie Scarborough/Pool via Reuters CHICAGO (AP) — “Brat Harris,” “We need Kamalano Menon,” “Gen Z feels Kamala Love.” Since President Joe Biden dropped out of the presidential race and endorsed Vice President Kamala Harris, Gen Z voters have flocked to social media to share coconut tree and “Brat Summer” memes, reflecting a striking shift in tone for a generation that feels left behind…
Parents attend the Local Education Council District 2 meeting to support transgender and non-binary students. Photo by Lana Leonard This is a reprint from GLAAD. For the past three months, parents and advocates for LGBTQ youth in New York City have been coming together to protest the anti-transgender sports ban, Resolution 248. Out in Jersey first reported the news on April 17, just one month after the anti-transgender sports ban went into effect. The resolution was passed in March by the Community Education Council (CEC) District 2 board of directors. The district covers the East Village and Lower East Side.…
Just weeks after signing a new contract with the Philadelphia 76ers, Tyrese Maxey spoke to the media about his status as the Sixers’ franchise player.The veteran guard’s press conference was streamed live to all fans on social media, which led to a lot of buzz around his look, which went viral.Maxey appears to have put on a lot of muscle this offseason. Ironically, the veteran guard reported that he had to take a drug test just a few days later.😭😭😭 https://t.co/VRO4BKuBTP pic.twitter.com/lLAZQ7shp5— Sixer Daily (@Sixerdaily) July 27, 2024″You guys really made me take a drug test,” the All-Star guard joked.Coming…
Elliot Page talks anti-transgender and anti-LGBTQ politics Elliot Page encourages people to educate themselves about LGBTQ+ politics, especially in the current climate, and everyone should take note. The Oscar-nominated actor, who came out as transgender in 2020, appeared on The View to talk about his role in the fourth and final season of The Umbrella Academy and his upcoming film Close to You. The Umbrella Academy is a hit Netflix series based on the comic book series by Gerard Way, and the TV adaptation introduced groundbreaking LGBTQ+ storylines, including a gender swap for one of the main characters played by…
11 photosPhoto: FCR Original, via PipeburnThe French bike modification enthusiasts at FCR Original have experimented with models from a variety of brands in the past, but BMW has been their main focus lately. Like many other workshops, FCR was quickly seduced by the German brand’s R nineT platform, as it offered the perfect canvas to put their ideas into practice. In fact, the shop offers a complete limited production series based on the various nineT variants. Shown here is one of the additions to their line-up, and it started with a stock BMW R nineT Urban G/S from 2021. In…
Get Urban Milwaukee’s top stories delivered to you every day Republican state Rep. Janelle Brandtjen, left, and conservative talk show host Vicki McKenna, right, speak during a “Vote Audit” rally at the State Capitol on Friday, Aug. 6, 2021. Will Kennealy/PBS Wisconsin Republican state Rep. Janelle Brandtjen of Menomonee Falls has filed a lawsuit against the Wisconsin Ethics Commission, seeking to halt an investigation into her campaign finance activities two years ago. The complaint, filed Monday in Waukesha County Circuit Court, alleges that the commission violated the state’s separation of powers protections by recommending that Brandtjen be charged with a…