LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news stories for you on this oh-so-sunny Saturday in Las Vegas:
• LGBTQ Nation: This gay dad (above) went viral for his honest reflection on raising a straight son.
• Pink News: Leviticus, an Australian queer supernatural horror-romance film, is being called the best queer horror film of the year. In U.S. theaters now. Continue reading “Gay Dad Goes Viral On Raising Straight Son + More News”
In the new season of Finding Fire Island, Emmy/Tony/Grammy Award-winner Billy Porter opens up to filmmaker Jess Rothschild about his experiences on Fire Island, the legendary LGBTQ vacation destination that has long served as a haven for queer culture and community.
In the documentary’s third episode (available now), Porter reflects on his time visiting the island and admits he spent time in one of Fire Island’s most famous locations: the Meat Rack. Continue reading “Billy Porter Reflects On Fire Island, The Meat Rack + More”
Matt Suave’s debut single and music video, “My House,” arrives just in time to celebrate Pride month.
The official music video for the high-impact, vocal house anthem distills Matt’s coming-of-age musician years into three minutes of unabashed, queer joy captured during an house party featuring RuPaul’s Drag Race winner Yvie Oddly and the community of artists that have been there for him since the beginning. Continue reading “Pride Music: Matt Suave ‘My House’ Feat. Yvie Oddly”
Happy Friday! Some news items for you as we head into the weekend:
• Semafor: The Trump administration plans to permanently end funding for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR, in South Africa. South Africa has about 8 million people living with HIV, the most in the world.
• NLGJA: NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists announced the recipients of its 2026 Excellence in Journalism Awards, recognizing exemplary reporting produced in 2025. Full list of winners at the link. Congrats to all! Continue reading “Team Trump Plans To End AIDS Relief To Africa + More”
Out actor and stand-up comedian Jason Stuart is having quite the moment. The entertainment trailblazer co-wrote, directed, produced, and starred in the new indie film, REDLINING, currently being recognized — and winning honors — on the film festival circuit.
Known for his fearless comedy and unapologetic voice, Stuart brings that same raw honesty and sharp insight to REDLINING, a film that confronts systemic inequality, personal identity, and the emotional cost of being pushed to the margins. Continue reading “From Stand-Up to Standout: Jason Stuart’s ‘REDLINING’ Makes Its Mark”
Join me in recognizing Juneteenth 2026 after the date was finally christened a federal holiday in 2021.
It was on June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved Black Americans (in Galveston, Texas) were notified by Union Civil War soldiers about the abolition of slavery – over two years after the final Emancipation Proclamation which freed all enslaved Black Americans. Continue reading “Juneteenth 2026 – Recognizing The Abolition Of Slavery”
Some news stories for you as we cruise through the week:
• Outsports: The York Revolution — a minor league baseball team in Pennsylvania — canceled its Pride Night game because some of the players refused to wear a Pride jersey. The club said it will still have a “Pride Night” at the ballpark… there just won’t be a baseball game. Continue reading “Baseball Team Cancels Pride Game + Pride Month Comebacks + More”
In 2021, out country music artist Hayden Joseph released his uplifting anthem of self-acceptance, “Out,” for Pride month. Continue reading “Pride Music: Hayden Joseph ‘OUT’”
More and more senior Republicans in Congress are speaking out against Donald Trump’s ‘Memorandum of Understanding’ with Iran as more details are revealed. Continue reading “More Republican Senators Criticize Trump’s Iran Deal”
Some news stories as we get over Hump Day:
• Variety: Grammy Award winner Lil Nas X took to Instagram today to share with fans that he’s doing better since his arrest in Los Angeles in August including stays in rehab following being diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Continue reading “Lil Nas X Updates Fans + Facial Scanning At SF Gay Bars + More”