Some news items for you: • Gayety: Tony Award winner Jonathan Groff (currently starring on Broadway in Just In Time) says he is ‘grateful’ for not being outed before coming out himself: ‘No one pushed me to declare who I was.” • Statista: Support for marriage equality is still strong as seven in ten U.S. adults said in a recent Gallup survey that they think same-sex marriage should remain legal and have the same rights as heterosexual couples. Continue reading “Jonathan Groff On Coming Out + Support For Marriage Equality + More”
Supreme Court Extends Block On Using Alien Enemies Act For Deportations
The Supreme Court has extended the freeze on the Trump administration’s use of the Alien Enemies Act for deportations. In a 7-2 vote the court ruled that Trump violated the due process rights of Venezuelan migrants in its expedited removal efforts using the 18th century wartime law. Continue reading “Supreme Court Extends Block On Using Alien Enemies Act For Deportations”
European Union To Consider Banning ‘Conversion Therapy’
A petition to ban the harmful practice of “conversion therapy” has garnered over 1 million signatures in the European Union triggering the European Commission to provide a detailed response. Continue reading “European Union To Consider Banning ‘Conversion Therapy’”
Texas Lawmakers Vote To Repeal Ban On Gay Sex
Twenty-two years after the U.S. Supreme Court found a Texas law criminalizing homosexual conduct unconstitutional (Lawrence v. Texas), lawmakers in the Texas House have (finally) voted to remove the ban on gay sex from the books. Continue reading “Texas Lawmakers Vote To Repeal Ban On Gay Sex”
Trailer: New Romantic Comedy ‘Things Like This’
The new indie romantic comedy Things Like This tells the story of Zack Anthony, who finds himself falling for someone – also named Zack – despite his best efforts. Continue reading “Trailer: New Romantic Comedy ‘Things Like This’”
New Music From Micah McLaurin + Siegfried & Roy TV Series + More News
Some news items for you: • Music Video: Virtuoso pianist and pop artist Micah McLaurin drops the oh-so-chic music video for his 90s house-infused anthem “Satisfied.” More good news for the talented Micah – the remixes of his recent club anthem “Baboom” have climbed to #6 on Music Week’s Pop Club chart. • Gay Times: Andrew Garfield and Jude Law have signed on to star in Apple TV+’s “Wild Things,” exploring the relationship between magicians Siegfried and Roy (above), and their meteoric rise within the Las Vegas entertainment sphere. • HuffPost: Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem refused to confirm whether gay makeup artist Andry Hernández Romero, who was disappeared by the Trump administration to an infamous Salvadoran prison two months ago, is even alive. • YouTube: Legendary rocker Bruce Springsteen blasted Donald Trump’s “incompetent and treasonous administration” at his concert in Manchester last night. • Pink News: New Zealand singer-songwriter Lorde told Rolling Stone that she is “in the middle gender-wise” adding, “I’m a woman except for the days when I’m a man. “I know that’s not a very satisfying answer but there’s a part of me that is really resistant to boxing it up,” • Gr8erdays: Still handsome and oh-so-woofy Lee Horsley of “Matt Houston” fame turns 70 today. Click below for more pics. https://www.instagram.com/gr8erdays/p/DJqgl1rOggl/?img_index=1
Supreme Court Hears Arguments Over Birthright Citizenship
The U.S. Supreme Court heard a case today regarding Donald Trump’s claim he can revoke birthright citizenship. But the arguments centered on whether a ruling by federal judge in a single district can stop such a policy nationwide. Continue reading “Supreme Court Hears Arguments Over Birthright Citizenship”
Gus Kenworthy Eyes 2026 Olympics + Out Model Makes SI History + More
Some news items you might have missed: • OUT: Olympic silver medalist Gus Kenworthy is dusting off the skis and heading for the slopes after announcing he’s coming out of retirement with an eye on the Milano Cortina 2026 Olympics. • LGBTQ Nation: Plus-sized model Lauren Chan has made history as the first out lesbian model ever to grace the cover of the annual Sports Illustrated swimsuit issue. Continue reading “Gus Kenworthy Eyes 2026 Olympics + Out Model Makes SI History + More”
LGBTQ Critics Announce 3rd Annual Dorian Theater Awards Nominees
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics (GALECA) has announced its nominees for the 3rd annual Dorian Theater Awards honoring excellence on and off-Broadway this year. Continue reading “LGBTQ Critics Announce 3rd Annual Dorian Theater Awards Nominees”
Trailer: New ‘Superman’ Movie (And It Looks Terrific!)
“Superman,” DC Studios’ first feature film to hit the big screen, is set to soar into theaters worldwide this summer and it looks fantastic. Continue reading “Trailer: New ‘Superman’ Movie (And It Looks Terrific!)”