LGBTQ news and entertainment
It appears the Supreme Court may be ready to erase another key piece of the Voting Rights Act. This time by striking down Louisiana’s Black-majority district for “relying too much on race.”
The result would open the door for Republican states to erase Black and Latino districts (around 12 across the South) that usually vote blue. Continue reading “Supreme Court Appears Open To Limiting Voting Rights Act”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• The Advocate: This city in Texas could become the first in the nation to reverse its anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people. #ThanksTrump
• OUT: Niecy Nash-Betts was told coming out could end her career. Then, she won an Emmy. In a new feature, the OUT100 Icon of the Year opens up about the importance of being in a Black queer relationship and visibility. Continue reading “This City Could Be 1st In US To Reverse LGBTQ Protections + More News”
In writer/director Harry Lighton’s sexy drama Pillion, a shy young man finds his place in the world as the submissive to a handsome biker.
Based on Adam Mars-Jones’ 2020 novel Box Hill, the film stars Alexander Skarsgård alongside Harry Potter alum Harry Melling.
The tagline for the film reads: “A timid man is swept off his feet when an enigmatic, impossibly handsome biker takes him on as his submissive.” Continue reading “Trailer: Alexander Skarsgård Stars In Gay Biker Romance ‘Pillion’”
The LGBTQ community is mourning the loss of Miss Major Griffin-Gracy, the beloved leader and revolutionary figure in the TLGBQ liberation movement.
She died October 13 at age 78, surrounded by loved ones in her home in Little Rock, Arkansas. Continue reading “Trans Leader Miss Major Griffin-Gracy Dead At 78”
Donald Trump took to his failing social media platform Truth Social to complain about his photo featured on the cover of TIME Magazine this week. Continue reading “Trump Rants About His TIME Magazine Cover Photo”
Happy Monday! Some news items to start your week:
• Gayety: The NFL reaffirmed their support for LGBTQ youth and mental health with a $100,000 donation to The Trevor Project this past Saturday, National Coming Out Day.
• Kenneth-in-the-212: For tennis fans – Valentin Vacherot and Coco Gauff won big China, plus all the ATP beef that’s fit to post. Continue reading “NFL Donates $100K To The Trevor Project + More News”
Some days you simply can’t stop thinking about a recording. So in my world, I give in and put it on replay. Continue reading “Song Of The Day: Elizabeth Ward Land ‘A Change In Me’”
Per last week’s announced agreement, Hamas released its hostages in Gaza this morning and nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners in Israel were freed. Continue reading “All Israeli Hostages And Palestinian Prisoners (Finally) Released”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• Queerty: Check out the newly-released official trailer for “Heated Rivalry,” a gay ice hockey romance. Premieres November 28th on Crave in Canada, but no set air date in the U.S. yet. Continue reading “Ice Hockey Romance ‘Heated Rivalry’ + More News”
Checking in on some favorite InstaHunks this week starting with Alan Ritchson (“Reacher”) who wasn’t afraid of a U-turn. Continue reading “Alan Ritchson On ‘Getting There’ + More InstaHunks”