LGBTQ news and entertainment
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) took time out of his busy schedule – what with the government shutdown now for 17 days and the House adjourned – to put out a lengthy statement about the many ‘No Kings’ rallies scheduled to take place all across the country casting the events as “hate America” rallies. Continue reading “Republicans Are Really Wetting Themselves Over Upcoming ‘No Kings’ Rallies”
Out singer-songwriter Rachael Sage and her longtime band The Sequins drop their powerful new single “Nexus” from their upcoming studio album Canopy.
An uplifting, utopian folk-pop manifesto, “Nexus” is Sage’s sobering response to the tragic story of Nex Benedict who passed away after being beaten by their school peers for being nonbinary. Continue reading “New Music: Rachael Sage & The Sequins ‘Nexus’”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• Queerty: Check out the trailer for Season 2 of Apple TV’s campy series “Palm Royale” centered on 1960s Palm Beach high society starring Kristen Wiig, Ricky Martin, Allison Janney, Laura Dern and Carol Burnett. Season two premieres Wednesday, November 12 on Apple TV. Continue reading “‘Palm Royale’ Season 2 Trailer + More News”
GLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, is partnering with award-winning musician, actor and business leader Snoop Dogg to support Spirit Day.
Since 2010, GLAAD has orchestrated a powerful campaign on Spirit Day when talent, media outlets, brands, landmarks, sports leagues, faith groups, school districts, organizations, colleges, and universities go purple as a united show of support for LGBTQ youth. Continue reading “Snoop Dogg Teams Up With GLAAD For Spirit Day 2025”
Attorney General Pam Bondi is facing a lot of backlash for her recent claim that antifa is a well-funded, criminal organization because many anti-MAGA protestors have “matching signs.” Continue reading “Bondi Claims Matching Protest Signs Prove Antifa Is ‘Well-Funded Criminal Org’”
Vice President JD Vance on Wednesday downplayed bigoted messages in Young Republicans’ group chats, suggesting they were nothing more than “edgy, offensive jokes” from “young boys.” Continue reading “Vance Downplays Bigoted Young Republicans’ Chat Messages As ‘Edgy Jokes’”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• LGBTQ Nation: 56-year-old Frank Hobbs Jr. was caught on camera stealing pro-LGBTQ yard signs last June, eventually claiming that local officials had given him permission to remove “pedophile symbols.” But now he’s being charged with violating state civil rights laws and could face thousands in fines.
• Gay Times: Amazon MGM has announced the highly-anticipated sequel to “Red, White & Royal Blue” has been officially greenlit via a short teaser posted to social media. Continue reading “Caught On Camera Stealing LGBTQ Signs, Now Faces $$$ In Fines + More News”
In my news round-up yesterday, I included a report that the city council of Arlington, Texas, had scheduled a vote Tuesday evening on removing LGBTQ protections from the city’s anti-discrimination ordinance.
But the Arlington City Council instead decided to delay making any changes to the ordinance until November 18, according to the Fort Worth Star-Telegram. Continue reading “Texas City Considers Repealing Local LGBTQ Protections”
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”