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J.Lo snuck on stage during a drag show while the Pope feels alone

Jennifer Lopez (right) on stage at The Abbey with drag performer Jo Lopez.
Jennifer Lopez (right) on stage at The Abbey with drag performer Jo Lopez. Photo: Screenshot

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It looks like Massachusetts is finally going to repeal its sodomy law. While the Supreme Court overturned Texas’ law years ago, some states are just getting around to taking their version off the books. Maryland and Minnesota did it last year. Maybe it’s an M thing. Here’s looking at you, Montana.

In more forward-looking news, marriage equality is coming to Greece soon.

Jennifer Lopez surprised drag impersonator when she snuck on stage during the performance

Last week, Dolly Parton shocked a queen with a surprise gift, but do you remember when Dolly lost a drag look-alike contest when no one realized it was actually her?

Indiana trans student wins big at the Supreme Court

The high court doesn’t have time to argue about where kids can pee.

Annette Bening wants a strong Republican Party

And everyone knows the current crop of politicians isn’t what America needs.

Republican Ohio guv calls BS on party’s attempts to kick trans candidates off the ballot

The GOP is using a rule to disqualify trans women, and the governor wants them to knock it off.

Open AI CEO Sam Altman marries boyfriend during intimate beachside ceremony

The two men skipped suits in favor of matching outfits.

Pope doubles down on support for same-sex couples

Asked if he felt alone, he said, “You make a decision, and solitude is a price you have to pay.”

Jodie Foster praises queer trailblazer Kristen Stewart for doing what she couldn’t

The star got candid about her own coming out journey.

Texas book ban law blocked by federal court

The law requires booksellers to rate novels with queer content as “explicit.”

The Pride flag is back after a small town reverses its controversial ban

Pride is flying sky-high again.

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