LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items you might have missed:
• Gay Times: A new first-look video for Wicked: For Good has arrived! The highly anticipated sequel to 2024’s smash hit Wicked arrives in theaters November 21. Continue reading “First-Look Video ‘WICKED: FOR GOOD’ + New Music From VINCINT + More”
Checking in with some favorite InstaHunks this week starting with actor Rodrigo Simas, who just rocked it in the musical HAIR in Brazil. Continue reading “Cowboy Time + Lifeguard Duty + More InstaHunks”
Some news items you might have missed:
• Outsports: Jen Pawol makes history as the first woman to umpire an MLB game for today’s doubleheader between the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins.
• Boy Culture: A fascinating dive into the 1965 psycho-thriller “Who Killed Teddy Bear?” starring bisexual Hollywood icon Sal Mineo, Juliet Prowse and Elaine Stritch. The film is currently screening at NYC’s Film Forum now through August 14. I would love to see this. Continue reading “1st Woman To Umpire MLB Game + Sal Mineo’s 1965 Psycho-Thriller + More”
Out singer/songwriter Jim Verraros debuts his first new collection of music in 14 years – Explicit – an infectious set of bops blending EDM, house, and pop. Continue reading “New Music: Jim Verraros Gets ‘Explicit’”
Some news items for you as we head into the weekend:
• Windy City Times: David Archuleta (above) says his new EP Earthly Delights is about “exploring and getting comfortable with my sexuality, sensuality, and falling in love—things I never allowed myself to do before. I used to keep things so G-rated—even into my 30s.”
• NBC News: New York City has opened the first publicly funded homeless shelter for transgender people. Ace’s Place will offer 150 beds and services, including counseling, financial literacy workshops and a work-study program in the culinary arts. Continue reading “David Archuleta Explores ‘Earthly Delights’ + Homeless Shelter For Trans People + More”
Check out the official trailer for the acclaimed coming-of-age film Griffin In Summer featuring an impressive performance by the film’s young lead, Everett Blunck. Continue reading “Trailer: ‘Griffin In Summer’”
For #FlashbackFriday, I’m revisiting this gorgeous Bridgerton-inspired same-sex waltz performed by the oh-so-talented dance pros of the UK’s Strictly Come Dancing back in 2021.
Set to a lush arrangement of Taylor Swift’s “Lover” and “Love Story,” the dance begins with mixed-sex couples who pause as Johannes Radebe enters via a grand staircase to meet his dance partner Kai Widdrington.
The duo then lead the group in a sweeping same-sex waltz that left the audience blown away. The choreography is stunningly beautiful, and you can see the joy in the pros faces as they couple up with their same-sex partners. Continue reading “Daily Dance: Strictly Come Dancing’s Gorgeous Same-Sex Waltz”
Some news items you might have missed:
• Pride.com: South Park’s newest episode eviscerates Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for killing a puppy and abusing Botox, complete with a pit crew reattaching her face. The episode also features VP JD Vance as Trump’s baby oil-wielding man-baby. Continue reading “‘South Park’ Trolls Dog-Killer Kristi Noem + LGBTQ Magazine Round-Up + More”
The U.S. Air Force has suddenly reversed on previously approved early retirements for transgender service members with 15 to 18 years of service.
The reversal voids retirement dates granted under the Temporary Early Retirement Authority, leaving affected service members facing involuntary separation which includes the loss of lifetime benefits. Continue reading “Air Force Reverses On Early Retirement For Transgender Service Members”
Americana singer-songwriter Mariel Buckley shares her new single, “Swim Practice,” taking a deep dive into themes of adolescent shame, secrecy, and queer longing. Continue reading “New Music: Mariel Buckley Takes A Deep Dive ‘Swim Practice’”