LGBTQ news and entertainment
We all guessed Jimmy Kimmel’s return to late-night TV would score some big ratings, and now we have the numbers.
After a week-long suspension, Kimmel’s return drew a whopping 6.26 million viewers according to early Nielsen ratings, making Tuesday night’s episode the highest-performing regularly scheduled episode of “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” in over a decade. Continue reading “Kimmel Scores Massive Ratings On His Return To Late-Night”
Happy Hump Day! Some news items that caught my eye:
• Pink News: Alice Oseman, who created the queer web-comic Heartstopper in 2016, has announced the serie’s finale movie now has a scheduled release date of July 2, 2026. #CantWait
• Gay Times: 9-1-1 star Oliver Stark reflected on bringing “Evan ‘Buck’ Buckley” and his bisexual storyline to life on September 23, observed as Bi Visibility Day (click to play). Continue reading “‘Heartstopper’ Movie Release Date Announced + More News”
With less than two months from the release of WICKED: For Good, today the powers that be drop this brand-new “final” trailer for the thrilling conclusion of the magical, musical tale of “Elphaba” (Cynthia Erivo), “Glinda” (Ariana Grande) & the fate of Oz. Continue reading “Final Trailer: ‘WICKED: For Good’”
Jimmy Kimmel returned to the air and spoke about all of the people who have reached out over the last six days including fellow late night talk show hosts, fans of the show, and those who don’t support what he believes but support his right to share those beliefs anyway. Continue reading “Jimmy Kimmel Returns To The Air”
Some news items you might have missed:
• Gay Times: During a recent interview alongside his Plainclothes co-star Tom Blyth, out UK actor Russell Tovey was asked who his favorite onscreen smooch was with. His answer below. Continue reading “Russell Tovey’s Favorite Onscreen Kiss + More News”
Donald Trump took a surprising U-turn today announcing on social media that he now believes Ukraine is “in a position to fight and win all of Ukraine back in its original form.” Continue reading “Trump U-Turns: Ukraine Can ‘Win All Of Ukraine Back in Original Form’”
Texas Gov. Greg Abbott (R) has signed into law new restrictions regarding which restrooms transgender people can use in schools and government buildings.
The legislation includes hefty fines on institutions of up to $125,000 for violations – the most financially punitive bathroom bill in the country. Continue reading “Texas Adopts Anti-Trans Law Restricting Bathroom Use”
Some news items to start your week:
• Netflix: The streaming platform drops the official trailer for “BOOTS,” which follows closeted gay teen Cameron, who enters the macho world of military boot camp. Premieres October 9. Continue reading “Trailer For Netflix’s “BOOTS” + New Music From Miley Cyrus + More”
Donald Trump and administration health officials Monday said pregnant women should not take acetaminophen for pain relief claiming a potential link to autism.
Note – thousands of medical experts around the world have said that the data that “suggests” a link between acetaminophen and autism is inconclusive at best. Continue reading “Trump: “Don’t Take Tylenol, Don’t Take It””
ABC announced today that “Jimmy Kimmel Live!” will return to the air on Tuesday night following a massive outcry that morphed into a flashpoint for free speech in America, including tons of viewers cancelling Disney+/Hulu subscriptions. Continue reading “ABC: ‘Jimmy Kimmel Live!’ To Return Tuesday Night”