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France's first lady Brigitte Macron awarded nearly $9,000 in damages after transvestigation

A French court has ordered Amandine Roy and Natacha Rey to pay Macron €8,000 (about $8,864) over claims they made in 2021 that falsely asserted the first lady is actually her brother.

Verdict Reached in Amber Heard, Johnny Depp Libel Trial

The trial has gone on for six weeks. 

What’s Going on in the Richard Simmons Saga?

Richard Simmons is suing two tabloids for libel after they published stories claiming he was in the process of transitioning. 

Homophobic DeSantis Campaign Staffer Cheers at LGBTQ+ Families Fleeing Florida

For Republicans it’s all about subtraction instead of addition.

Could Florida Let Transphobes Sue Anyone Calling Out Their Hate?

State Rep. Alex Andrade, a Republican, introduced the bill shortly after Gov. Ron DeSantis promised a re-evaluation of Florida's defamation laws.

Frank Ocean Defends Himself From Allegedly Antigay Father

The out singer wrote a Tumblr post about his dad's homophobia and transphobia. His father responded by suing him.

James Franco Calls Gay NYT Theater Critic a 'Little Bitch'

The Of Mice and Men star did not appreciate his review from New York Times critic Ben Brantley, who has responded to the insult.

Celebrity Biographer Charles Higham Dead at 81

Higham, a gay man himself, often wrote about the gay lives of celebrities.

Amber Heard Says She Has Settled Defamation Lawsuit With Johnny Depp

A jury awarded Depp $15 million in damages after he accused Heard of defaming him in a Washington Post op-ed on domestic violence.Â