LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items from the day:
• The Advocate: A new Gallup poll shows public support sinking for transgender athletes to play based on gender identity – 69% of Americans want sports segregated based on birth certificates, not gender identity.
• Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out the latest in LGBTQ publications this week including now-retired out Olympic diving champ Tom Daley covering OUT Magazine. Continue reading “Tom Daley Covers OUT + Support For Trans Athletes Declines + More News”
The U.S. political sphere is all abuzz as Sen. Alex Padilla (D-CA) was physically removed from a press conference in LA today held by Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem. Continue reading “Homeland Security Officers Drag U.S. Senator From Press Conference”
Today marks the 9th anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting in Orlando, Florida, the deadliest attack on the LGBTQ community in U.S. history where 49 people were killed, and 53 more injured. Continue reading “Nine Years: Remembering The Pulse Nightclub Shooting”
Donald Trump has announced the launch of the Trump Card website, which is [poorly] designed to offer permanent residency in the U.S. for those who can afford the low, low price of just $5 million. Continue reading “White House Launches ‘Trump Gold Card’ Site”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• OUT: My buddy Ricky Cornish shares his top picks where to get the biggest bang for your tourism bucks in Las Vegas. And I agree with them all.
• New Music: Out country music artist Ry Rivers shows off some muscular vocals in his new music video as he wonders what’s it like to “Kiss A Cowboy.” #InquiringMindsWantToKnow Continue reading “New Music From Ry Rivers + Best Bang For Your Vegas Buck In Vegas + More News”
GLAAD’s 2025 Studio Responsibility Index shows LGBTQ+ inclusion in mainstream films has declined over the past year. We are sliding backward. Continue reading “GLAAD: LGBTQ Inclusion In Mainstream Movies Losing Ground”
Brian Wilson, the legendary singer/songwriter who had a string of hits in the 1960s highlighting the carefree California lifestyle with his band the Beach Boys, has died. He was 82. Continue reading “Brian Wilson Of The Beach Boys Dies At 82”
In today’s edition of Pride Music, we revisit acclaimed out singer/songwriter Eli Lieb and his awesome 2021 single, “Boys Who Like Boys.” Totally on point not only for Pride Month, but every day. Continue reading “Pride Music: Eli Lieb ‘Boys Who Like Boys’”
Southern Baptists overwhelmingly approved a resolution on Tuesday calling for the overturning of the Supreme Court’s 2015 Obergefell ruling that legalized same-sex marriage. Continue reading “Southern Baptists Approve Call To Overturn Same-Sex Marriage”
After suspending veteran correspondent Terry Moran on Sunday after he tweeted criticism of Donald Trump and deputy chief of staff Stephen Miller – calling them “world-class haters” – ABC News has now officially parted ways with Moran. Continue reading “ABC News Fires Terry Moran For Criticizing Trump On Social Media”