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CNN
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's daughter Gracie marks Pride: ‘I love being queer'
Gracie McGraw is embracing Pride month. In a post on social media, the 28-year-old daughter of country superstars and actors Tim McGraw and Faith Hill celebrated recognition of the LGBTQ+ community and its history in the month of June. 'Happy freaking Pride. I love being queer,' she wrote. McGraw followed it up with a more extensive statement, writing, 'It has come to my attention that some tabloids have taken an Instagram story I posted yesterday and have used it as clickbait, saying I've 'come out.'' 'Let me be VERY clear here… I've been an out and proud queer, bisexual woman and I wouldn't have it any other way,' she wrote. 'I have and will always be very vocal about my support of LGBTQIA+ rights and the community, but thank you very much to these tabloids for shedding light that it's pride month!!!' McGraw continued, 'So many people out there don't have the support, love, or understanding from their families when it comes to their sexuality or gender identity, but just know that there is a beautiful community out there that loves you and cares about and for you!' 'Check on your people and keep safe out there,' she ended her statement. 'Give love to each other. GM.' McGraw also posted about remembering how Pride celebration began with the Stonewall Riots in 1969, which occurred after the New York Police Department raided the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in New York City. A year later the first Pride parade took place A singer and actor like her parents, McGraw comes from a family that has long supported the LGBTQ+ community. In 2017, Billboard reported that Tim McGraw was one of several celebs who supported GLAAD's annual Spirit Day where participants wear purple to draw attention to bullying of LGBETQ+ youth.
CNN
6 days ago
- Entertainment
- CNN
Tim McGraw and Faith Hill's daughter Gracie marks Pride: ‘I love being queer'
Gracie McGraw is embracing Pride month. In a post on social media, the 28-year-old daughter of country superstars and actors Tim McGraw and Faith Hill celebrated recognition of the LGBTQ+ community and its history in the month of June. 'Happy freaking Pride. I love being queer,' she wrote. McGraw followed it up with a more extensive statement, writing, 'It has come to my attention that some tabloids have taken an Instagram story I posted yesterday and have used it as clickbait, saying I've 'come out.'' 'Let me be VERY clear here… I've been an out and proud queer, bisexual woman and I wouldn't have it any other way,' she wrote. 'I have and will always be very vocal about my support of LGBTQIA+ rights and the community, but thank you very much to these tabloids for shedding light that it's pride month!!!' McGraw continued, 'So many people out there don't have the support, love, or understanding from their families when it comes to their sexuality or gender identity, but just know that there is a beautiful community out there that loves you and cares about and for you!' 'Check on your people and keep safe out there,' she ended her statement. 'Give love to each other. GM.' McGraw also posted about remembering how Pride celebration began with the Stonewall Riots in 1969, which occurred after the New York Police Department raided the Stonewall Inn, a popular gay bar in New York City. A year later the first Pride parade took place A singer and actor like her parents, McGraw comes from a family that has long supported the LGBTQ+ community. In 2017, Billboard reported that Tim McGraw was one of several celebs who supported GLAAD's annual Spirit Day where participants wear purple to draw attention to bullying of LGBETQ+ youth.
Yahoo
14-03-2025
- Lifestyle
- Yahoo
Get Your Summer Body at Bloom Wellness Center
Summer may not be around the corner, but now is the time to start working on our summer body. Gabriela Estrada and her team at Bloom Wellness Center can help make you look fit with non-invasive body sculpting. Spirit Day: Appletini 3 oz Apple Juice 2 oz Lemon Juice 3 oz Vodka In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine ingredients. Shake until well chilled. Strain into a chilled martini glass. Good Day Stateline's Spirit Day is sponsored by LimaMar Restaurant & Cocktail Bar at 221 E. State Street in downtown Rockford. LimaMar is the brainchild of owners Ross and Rosana Terry, who hoped to bring Rosana's Peruvian heritage to life in Rockford when they opened in 2019. From the rich authentic décor that you'll find on every wall inside the cozy space, to the dishes that Rosana creates in the kitchen, Peruvian culture takes center stage at LimaMar. The menu is filled with traditional Peruvian dishes like Ceviche, Conchitas and Causa, which find their roots in Japanese, Chinese and Spanish cuisine. You'll find Peruvian influences on the cocktail menu, too, with Peru's most popular alcohol, Pisco, in many of their inventive drinks. The most popular cocktail in Peru is the Piscosour, it's so popular there's an entire day devoted to celebrating it each year. LimaMar lives by the motto, 'We eat with our vision first, then comes the notes of the aroma & your palate will tell you the rest.'.
Yahoo
07-03-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Take the Stress Out of Moving with Xcelsior Cleaning
Moving into a new house or apartment can be exciting, but it can also be stressful trying to clean everything. Xcelsior Clean steps in to take care of the cleaning allowing you to enjoy shopping for new decor. Dawn Schultz, the owner, says the best way to contact her is by giving her a call at 815-821-8350. For more information, go to Spirit Day: Drunk Leprechauns 1 3/4 oz Vodka 3 1/2 oz Orange Juice 1 oz Blue Hawaiian Punch 1. In a cocktail shaker filled with ice, combine ingredients. Shake until well chilled. 2. Strain into a cocktail glass filled with ice. Good Day Stateline's Spirit Day is sponsored by LimaMar Restaurant & Cocktail Bar at 221 E. State Street in downtown Rockford. LimaMar is the brainchild of owners Ross and Rosana Terry, who hoped to bring Rosana's Peruvian heritage to life in Rockford when they opened in 2019. From the rich authentic décor that you'll find on every wall inside the cozy space, to the dishes that Rosana creates in the kitchen, Peruvian culture takes center stage at LimaMar. The menu is filled with traditional Peruvian dishes like Ceviche, Conchitas and Causa, which find their roots in Japanese, Chinese and Spanish cuisine. You'll find Peruvian influences on the cocktail menu, too, with Peru's most popular alcohol, Pisco, in many of their inventive drinks. The most popular cocktail in Peru is the Piscosour, it's so popular there's an entire day devoted to celebrating it each year. LimaMar lives by the motto, 'We eat with our vision first, then comes the notes of the aroma & your palate will tell you the rest.'.
Yahoo
27-02-2025
- Entertainment
- Yahoo
Sip on Irish Love Cocktails for St. Patrick's Day
St. Patrick's Day is coming up, and to get into the spirit Ross Terry, owner and mixologist at LimaMar Restaurant & Cocktail Bar, walks us through the steps of making their Irish Love cocktail. Good Day Stateline's Spirit Day is sponsored by LimaMar Restaurant & Cocktail Bar at 221 E. State Street in downtown Rockford. LimaMar is the brainchild of owners Ross and Rosana Terry, who hoped to bring Rosana's Peruvian heritage to life in Rockford when they opened in 2019. From the rich authentic décor that you'll find on every wall inside the cozy space, to the dishes that Rosana creates in the kitchen, Peruvian culture takes center stage at LimaMar. The menu is filled with traditional Peruvian dishes like Ceviche, Conchitas and Causa, which find their roots in Japanese, Chinese and Spanish cuisine. You'll find Peruvian influences on the cocktail menu, too, with Peru's most popular alcohol, Pisco, in many of their inventive drinks. The most popular cocktail in Peru is the Piscosour, it's so popular there's an entire day devoted to celebrating it each year. LimaMar lives by the motto, 'We eat with our vision first, then comes the notes of the aroma & your palate will tell you the rest.'.
