They say that the apple doesn't fall far from the tree, and if that's true then 9 year-old Josef Miles has AH-MAY-ZING parents!!!
After seeing the anti-gay hatred filled protest by members of Fred Phelps' Westboro Baptist Church on the Washburn University campus, the little boy asked his mom Patty Akrouche if he could stage a fight back with a small counter-protest, and stand up for what he believes in!!!
Armed with just a pencil and a small notebook, Josef sent a loud and clear message of LOVE saying:
"God Hates No One."
SO BRAVE!!!!
This little boy is THE shiz, and we're sure his mom couldn't be any prouder!!!
Wow! We completely applaud these students' courage and would like to join them in saying, "Let Dominic speak!"
Classmates at Sacred Heart Academy in Pleasant Hills, Michigan are just as appalled as we are that a man named Dominic Sheahan-Stahl was disinvited from giving a commencement speech at their graduation because he got engaged to a man.
In response to their school's bigotry, the students made a heartfelt YouTube video (above) that encourages America's youth to fight homophobia by not tolerating hate and to #LetDominicSpeak.
School officials reportedly folded to pressure from Bishop Joseph R. Cistone of the Diocese of Saginaw, but Dominic and his 6,000 supporters aren't.
Instead they have organized their own LGBT-friendly graduation ceremony at Central Michigan University, during which Dominic will get his chance to address those that will listen. Thanks to the all the support, the keynote speaker has never been more inspired in his life and said:
“Through the outpouring of love and support that I've received from family, friends, Sacred Heart students and many people I've never even met, I've come to realize that a majority of Catholics support their LGBT brothers and sisters. I was always taught that God is love and I hope that my brother and other students will come away from my speech with the knowledge that all people deserve to be treated equally.”
She loves music, loves others and loves to help people.
So of course she donated $4 MILLION to the Country Music Hall of Fame and Museum in Nashville.
The money will fund what will become the Taylor Swift Education Center: an exhibit and classroom that should open sometime in 2014.
The museum director said:
"In terms of what it will allow us to do, we do education very well now. It will allow us to do what we do better, serve more people, develop new programs, and I'm happy to say that as we talked through this opportunity with Taylor, she very much wants to be involved in an advisory capacity in what we do. Is there a better person out there who's in touch with a young audience? I think not. I was joking we should be paying her to do that. I was only joking."
Her donation is the second largest ever given to the museum.
The money is part of an even larger $75 million dollar expansion the museum is going through, to be able to better educate kids about how ahmayzing music is!
We didn't think it was possible but we love her even more!
Giuliana Rancicand Bill Rancic are elated to be expecting the birth of their first “miracle baby”, and although it hasn't even arrived yet, the beautiful couple is already on to tha next one and planning to have another!!
YAYers!!!!!
The mommy-to-be says their pregnancy via a gestational surrogate is “looking great…and it couldn't be better” and they're looking forward to expanding their family!!
Here's what Bill had to say:
"Absolutely! We already have the plans [for another baby] in the works. The wheels are in motion.
My wife and I declared 2012 the Year of the Rancics. If it were up to Giuliana, it would be. Two or three would be a great number. She'd want four or five.
But that's not gonna happen -- not with me. Maybe her next husband!"
Um, Ha?!!
We hope you're kidding Bill, cause you guys are a BEAUTIFUL family and we think The Fashion Policewoman is the ultimate catch!!
“Live life to the FULLEST because you never know what's going to happen.”
That's the message terminally ill 17 year-old Shaun Wilson-Miller from Australia is sharing with his friends.
The teen originally meant to share the news of his upcoming death with ONLY his friends on Facebook, but accidentally uploaded the video to YouTube instead and it instantly went viral, making him an overnight celebrity.
The video has been watched OVER a Million+ times by people all over the world, and even inspired a rap song in honor of his struggle, and gave him the chance to meet a wonderful girl he's now dating!!
Watch the video (above) to hear Shaun's COURAGEOUS message in his own words and explain why life is so precious!!!
Happy International Day Against Homophobia and Transphobia!
And what better way to celebrate than by noting the momentous decision by Tokyo Disney Resort to allow same-sex couples to perform wedding ceremonies!
Tokyo Disney recently announced plans to host weddings in various parts of its kingdom, including the Disney castle, but would only allow gay and lesbian couples to participate if they were in traditional bride and groom attire.
Although all-around entertainer Nick Cannon may have his hands tied with his America’s Got Talent hosting duties, he recently took some time out to shed light on a very important issue.
Much like his 2005 heavy-hitting single, Can I Live? where he addressed the topic of abortion, his new song Die Young tackles the subject of bullying and those affected.
The track samples The Band Perry’s chill-inducing If I Die Young, laced with Nick’s inspirational message to kids throughout the world who are victims of bullying.
Check out the powerful vid (above).
We are so glad that artists like Nick are taking a stand against SUCH a major issue. Die Young will be off Nick's forthcoming untitled album, due out later this year.
What a great example he’s setting for little Moroccan and Monroe!
We’re sure they’ll be proud of their papa…we sure are!!!
Seems Justin Bieber is in a lot of trouble this Memorial Day weekend.
Yesterday afternoon, The Biebs decided to do a little shopping with his girlfriend Selena Gomez at an outdoor mall in Calabasas. While the exact details of the fight have yet to be released, SEVERAL sources have confirmed that Justin got into a physical altercation with a paparazzo, who was trying to snap the winning pic of the darling pair.
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