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Fox News
29-07-2025
- Fox News
2 teens shot near NYC's Stonewall Inn after Pride March: police
Two teens were shot near New York City's Stonewall Inn late Sunday following a Pride parade earlier in the day, police said. The NYPD tells Fox News Digital that police responded to calls of shots fired at Sheridan Square near the famed LGBTQ bar around 10:15 p.m. as celebrations were winding down for the night. ANTI-ISRAEL AGITATORS FLOATS AT NEW YORK PRIDE PARADE, BLOCK PARADE ROUTE Responding officers found a 16-year-old female who'd sustained a gunshot wound to the head. She was transported to Bellevue hospital in critical condition, an NYPD spokesperson said. SESAME STREET'S PRIDE MONTH POST SPARKS BACKLASH FROM REPUBLICAN LAWMAKERS AMID PBS FUNDING THREATS A 17-year-old female had also sustained a gunshot wound to her left leg. She was transported to Northwell Greenwich Village Hospital in Stable Condition. Police said no suspects have been arrested in the shooting. Located in the heart of Greenwich Village, the Stonewall Inn is famed for a 1969 police raid that is widely considered to have birthed the modern LGBTQ rights movement. Sunday night's violence came just after thousands marched through the West Village in celebration of Pride Month. Hours earlier, another Pride celebration at Washing Square Park descended into chaos after a false report of gunfire and an individual deploying bear spray into a crowd sparked a stampede of people running for their lives. CLICK HERE TO GET THE FOX NEWS APP The New York Post reports that more than 50 people were injured. The NYPD arrested the suspect and urged the public to remain calm.
Time of India
29-07-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
Billie Eilish accused of racism over Irish heritage remarks at Dublin concert; fans say 'can no longer defend her'
Billie Eilish is catching heat online after commenting on her Irish heritage during her Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour stop in Dublin on Saturday, July 26. The 23-year-old singer was performing at the 3Arena when she spoke about how at home she felt among the Irish crowd, referencing their shared complexion and ancestry. While many fans in the venue took it as a sweet and relatable moment, a wave of criticism online has painted it in a very different light. What Billie Eilish said on stage During a short break in her set, Billie addressed the crowd with excitement and gratitude. 'As you guys know, I'm Irish, so it's cool to be here,' she said. 'Obviously, I am not from here, but it's really cool to come somewhere and, like, everybody looks exactly like you, and you're all just as pasty as me. I love it.' She went on to say, 'Seriously though, it's so amazing. It just makes me feel so seen… Also, like, a thousand of my relatives are in the crowd right now, I'm pretty sure. Thank you for coming. Thank you for having me here. I love it here. It's so beautiful, and you are all so beautiful, and I see so many familiar faces out there.' Billie Eilish celebrates return to Irish homeland. "It's really cool to come somewhere and everyone looks exactly like you". Fans on X are divided The internet wasn't entirely on board. While some fans saw her comments as innocent and self-deprecating, others on X (formerly Twitter) accused the singer of veering into xenophobic territory. One person wrote, 'Crazy statement to make as a white woman.' crazy fucking statement to make as a fucking white woman 💀 "Oh alright, first Billie confirms that her "queer persona" was just an act to sell sales by dating a man. DURING PRIDE MONTH might I add (which she hasn't apologised for yet, btw)!! and now she's saying dumb things like this. I don't know how much longer I can defend her," a second added. Oh alright, first billie confirms that her "queer persona" was just an act to sell sales by dating a man, DURING PRIDE MONTH might I add (which she hasn't apologized for yet btw!!) and now she's saying dumb things like this. I don't know how much longer I can defend her. 'Do white people hear themselves when they speak?' another said, echoing the frustration. "Why is she acting like there's a shortage of whites in the United States?" one person said. why is she acting like there's a shortage of whites in the united states? Billie has spoken about her Irish heritage before This isn't the first time Eilish has opened up about her roots. Earlier in July, she told Today FM that she grew up hearing she was Irish and Scottish but didn't really feel a connection to that part of her background until visiting Ireland. She described the experience as 'really cool' and said it helped her better understand that side of her identity. Her tour continues across Europe Despite the backlash, Billie's Hit Me Hard and Soft Tour is going strong. The European leg has been packed with sold-out shows, emotional fan moments, and surprise setlist switches. The tour is a companion piece to her critically acclaimed 2024 album of the same name, She'll continue to perform across the UK and mainland Europe through August before heading back to North America later this year. While social media debates her choice of words, the crowds at her shows don't seem to be going anywhere.
Time of India
07-06-2025
- Entertainment
- Time of India
KATSEYE Megan comes out as bisexual: Fans shower the idol with love and support
Recently, a number of Korean celebrities have managed to proudly be open about their sexuality. Earlier this year, K-pop idol Bain came during one of his group's concerts. Other than that, names like Holland and Son Heung-min have also become prominent as queer artists. Tired of too many ads? go ad free now Adding on to this list is KATSEYE Megan, who followed in the footsteps of her fellow member Lara and came out during a live stream! Megan from KATSEYE comes out as a bisexual In a recent live stream, the global pop star was talking about Pride Month with fans when she shared something personal live. Megan officially confirmed on the live stream that she identifies as a bisexual person. The idol was on a live stream with fellow member Lara, who had previously already come out as queer, and they were trying out attachable hair extensions. In the video, Megan can be seen wishing Lara "Happy Pride Month", to which Lara promptly replied, "You too," after which both of the members started laughing nervously. Lara was then seen encouraging Megan and said, "Just do it." Video goes viral, fans and netizens shower the idol in support and love As soon as the clip was shared online, it ended up going viral on almost every popular social media platform. One fan commented that "Megan feeling comfortable to come out as bisexual so casually on live makes me so happy for the girls. They really get to be their true selves in this group. UGH, I LOVE MY KATSEYE. Anyway, HAPPY PRIDE MONTH TO MEGARA," while another shared that "You've seen other idols too, right? Coming out isn't a bad thing. It's actually a kind of reward that enhances fans' experience of being a fan.' Second member of KATSEYE to come out as a member of the LGBTQIA+ community Before Megan, fellow member of KATSEYE Lara had come out as queer in a similar way, making Megan the second queer member of the group. While the member was connecting with fans on a popular fan forum, Lara revealed that she identifies as a queer person. She replied to a fan by saying, 'I knew I was half a fruitcake when I was, like, 8, so I really was wanting everybody."
Yahoo
30-05-2025
- General
- Yahoo
Indiana Lt. Gov. Is Terrified Of Pride Month: 'The Rainbow Beast Is Coming For Your Kids!'
Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith expressed his terror over upcoming Pride Month, a month dedicated to recognizing the LGBTQ+ community, in a frantic social media post Friday. 'PRIDE MONTH ALERT: The Rainbow Beast Is Coming For Your Kids!' the post from Beckwith said. 'WARNING: Corporate America and government institutions are launching their annual siege on childhood innocence—and this year's Pride Month agenda is more aggressive than ever.' Pride Month, which goes from June 1 to June 30, celebrates the LGBTQ+ community and the progress they've made in gaining more rights and combating discrimination. But for the conspiratorial Beckwith, Pride Month is a way to 'reprogram society' into being more compassionate, which is apparently bad. 'This isn't about 'tolerance,'' his post said. 'It's a state-corporate-pagan alliance to reprogram society. They've swapped biology for 'identity constructs,' swapped scripture for Harvey Milk sermons, and swapped parental rights for government-sanctioned grooming.' Beckwith ended his post with a link to a self-described 'Christian Independent Press' website that references the 'rainbow beast' in a post with an anonymous byline. On his biography page, Beckwith said he is a pastor who 'stepped up' after seeing the 'woke agenda threatening our schools.' Beckwith also came under fire last month for comments he made about the Three-Fifths Compromise, calling the 18th century law that counted an enslaved person as 60% of a free person 'a great move.' 'I would like to share with you, the Three-Fifths Compromise is not a pro-discrimination compromise,' he said in a video about the pro-discrimination compromise. 'It was not a pro-discrimination or a slave-driving compromise that the founders made. It was actually just the opposite.' Republican Gov. Mike Braun gave a mealy-mouthed response to Beckwith's slavery comments. 'I'm a believer that you better start thinking about what you're saying before it comes out,' Braun said. 'So, I'll leave it at that.' On Tuesday, demonstrators with Indivisible Central Indiana showed up to Beckwith's town hall to make their displeasure known. The group refers to itself as an 'inclusive, progressive ACTIVIST grassroots organization.' The protest was meant to 'raise public awareness about Beckwith's dangerous ideology and his efforts to dismantle democratic norms under the guise of religious extremism,' the group said in a statement. Braun's office did not immediately respond to a request for comment about Beckwith's latest comments.
