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This Drama teacher is taking absolutely no sh*t from a homophobic mom

A mother was aghast to learn her daughter was being taught drama by — get this — a  gay man , but this drama teacher has got the last laugh. The pearl-clutching mum, whose two kids were enrolled in Michael Neri’s performing arts school, demanded her deposit back in a strongly-worded note she sent Neri, after discovering he’s gay. Neri runs the Talking Props Theater School and shared the correspondence: “Hi Michael. Following our chat this week I have decided that _ and _ will not be attending class on Monday. You have a strong reputation for performing arts which encouraged me to sign my children up for classes. “I have recently learned of your lifestyle and as a Christian I cannot allow my children to be influenced by unconventional ideas. It is our belief that a man should marry a woman. I look forward to receiving my deposit which you may post to me via cheque. Regards _.” As you could imagine, the note didn’t sit well with Neri. He felt compelled to clap bac...

Kevin Hart Steps Down as Oscar Host

Wednesday afternoon, comedian #KevinHart was announced as the host for the upcoming 91st annual #AcademyAwards. By Thursday night, he had stepped down. The turn of events followed outcry over previous anti-gay tweets, and comments Hart made during stand-up routines nearly 10 years ago. Some of the tweets were feverishly deleted throughout the day on Thursday, leading to an Instragram video from the comedian that only made matters worse for him. I have made the choice to step down from hosting this year's Oscar's....this is because I do not want to be a distraction on a night that should be celebrated by so many amazing talented artists. I sincerely apologize to the LGBTQ community for my insensitive words from my past. — Kevin Hart (@KevinHart4real) December 7, 2018 “My team calls me, ‘Oh my God, Kevin, everyone’s upset by tweets you did years ago,'” he said in that video. “Guys, I’m nearly 40 years old. If you don’t believe that people change, grow, evolve as the...