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David is an award-winning journalist and the inaugural recipient of the Yahoo Life and Yahoo Entertainment fellowship through the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. In this role, he works as a national reporter and producer for Yahoo. He is the former editor in chief of "Out" and "The Advocate" magazines, the nation’s leading LGBTQ publications. He loves all things New York City, theater and is a fan of dad jokes.
Yahoo Life'The Hills' star Audrina Patridge says she was 'peer pressured' into doing topless photos early in her modeling career
The model recalls feeling "devastated" by topless photos she took fresh out of high school.
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Neil Patrick Harris, 49, says he's embracing the 'lines' and 'wrinkles' on his face: 'I honestly feel better than I’ve felt in my whole life'
The actor says he's embracing "practical" health over a "gym body."
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Ginger Zee responds to parenting trolls: 'Everyone’s village looks different'
The ABC News meteorologist is not holding back.
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Busy Philipps, 43, says she's never had Botox, fillers: 'People have actually accused me of work'
The "Girls5eva" star is getting real about her face.
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What makes Judy Garland a gay icon? Experts explain what she and others, from Diana Ross to Madonna, have in common
For starters, says one expert, “A gay icon is somebody who represents the determination to be who they are — and [is] unapologetic for it."
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Jessie James Decker opens up about struggling with 'body image issues': 'It's a cycle that just gets worse'
"I've been battling some body image issues, and when I really think about it, I probably always have," she wrote.
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Anna Faris says she ‘turned into somebody I didn’t recognize’ after divorce
The actress is getting real about learning to accept love after two divorces.
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Why Brad Pitt quit smoking and drinking altogether during the pandemic: 'I don’t have that ability to do just one or two a day'
The actor and producer explained how he’s “been pretty much hiding out” in his L.A. home for much of the pandemic — and how he’s used that time to quit smoking and drinking.
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Zooey Deschanel on co-parenting with her ex-husband and boyfriend Jonathan Scott: 'The kids are so happy when we're all together'
The actress loves that she and her ex-husband have remained close.
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Biden's LGBTQ protections order will have an 'enormous' impact on families of queer youth, says conversion-therapy survivor
The president's order aims to challenge recent legislation targeting queer youth.
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Tom Hanks anger unleashed when overzealous fan knocks into wife Rita Wilson: 'Back the f*** off!'
The Oscar-winner was not very happy with fans on the streets of NYC.
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Simone Biles announces her first ever Wheaties box: 'It’s always important to see someone who looks like you succeeding'
For many fans, the Olympic champion getting her own "Breakfast of Champions" box is a milestone that's long overdue.
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Rebel Wilson came out after a journalist planned to make her new relationship public. Why experts say to never ‘push anybody out of the closet.’
The actress is sparking dialogue about the ethics behind outing celebrities.
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Glennon Doyle and Abby Wambach are the 'first queer women pictured in Architectural Digest in bed'
Doyle and Wambach look cozy and comfy in their California home.
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Barack and Michelle Obama post birthday messages for daughter Sasha, now 21: 'You'll always be my baby girl'
The former first couple couldn't be more proud.
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Jamie Chung says she used a surrogate because she feared pregnancy would have stalled her career
“I was terrified of putting my life on hold for two-plus years,” the actress said.
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Brandon Flynn of '13 Reasons Why' on 'chosen families' and safe spaces for LGBTQ youth: 'truly everything'
The gay actor says creating safer spaces for queer youth has never been more important.
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'Men are no longer shy about exploring and playing with makeup,' says expert. Here's why.
There's a men's makeup boom right now, but the truth is that male cosmetic products have been around for centuries.
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Dwyane Wade says he fears for trans daughter Zaya's safety 'every moment she leaves the house'
The NBA star has had enough of politicians attacking trans youth.
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Chelsea Handler thinks J.Lo is 'up to some tricks' when it comes to her beauty hacks: 'She’s f****** 50-something and does not have a wrinkle'
"I have no problem gazing," the comedian admits.