LGBTQ news and entertainment
Lawmakers in The Netherlands have approved a new law banning the harmful practice of so-called “conversion therapy,”which attempts to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Continue reading “The Netherlands Bans Harmful ‘Conversion Therapy’”
Today’s Pride Music entry – I’m thinking, “Pride Month, gays like to dance, gays like out UK pop star Calum Scott, and gays LOVE Whitney Houston…”
If you do the math, that makes Scott’s gorgeous re-imagined duet version of Whitney Houston’s 1987 classic “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” a grand slam homerun. Continue reading “Pride Music: Calum Scott + Whitney Houston ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’”
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics announced its 17th Dorian TV Award nominations today with TRR favorites Heated Rivalry and Hacks (above) leading the nod count.
The 565-member-strong organization, one of the largest entertainment journalists groups in the world, recognizes the best in television and streaming from mainstream content to queer-themed programs. Continue reading “LGBTQ Critics Announce 2026 Dorian TV Award Nominations”
Sen. Bill Cassidy (R-LA) is the latest GOP lawmaker to slam the deal between the Trump administration and Iran, two days before the two sides are set to sign it. Continue reading “GOP Senator: Trump’s Iran Deal Is ‘Tremendous Policy Blunder’”
Happy Tuesday! Some news stories I thought worth your time:
• Variety: “The Rocky Horror Picture Show” is coming to the Sphere in Las Vegas sometime in 2027. Sphere Studios will use its signature immersive technology to enhance the 1975 cult classic as it did with “The Wizard of Oz,” which has sold more than 3 million tickets since opening in 2025.
• New Music: Out country music artist Chris Housman makes it clear with his fun new music video – he doesn’t want a cowboy, he wants a “Cowman.” Continue reading “‘Rocky Horror’ Coming To Sphere Las Vegas + New Music From Chris Housman + More”
In today’s edition of Pride Music, I revisit “That Kind Of Night” by out country music star Ty Herndon. Continue reading “Pride Music: Ty Herndon ‘That Kind Of Night’”
A federal judge today granted a request to temporarily block enforcement of a new state law that prohibits transgender people from using public restrooms consistent with their gender identity.
H.B. 752, which could punish trans people with up to five years in prison for using a gender-aligned restroom, was set to go into effect on July 1. Continue reading “Judge (Partially) Blocks Idaho Anti-Trans Bathroom Law”
Coming-of-age romance Heartstopper will conclude with the upcoming feature film Heartstopper Forever, premiering July 17, and Netflix has just dropped the official trailer. Continue reading “Official Trailer: ‘Heartstopper Forever’ Coming July 17”
Happy Monday! Some news items for you as we head into the new week:
• BayNews9: The steps of City Hall in St. Petersburg, Florida, have been transformed into an art installation showcasing the colors of the rainbow flag for Pride Month (above).
St. Pete Pride worked with the mayor’s office for months brainstorming ideas after the rainbow crosswalk in the city’s grand central district was painted over last summer.
• New Music: Madonna has released the official music video for “Bring Your Love,” her duet with Sabrina Carpenter. Continue reading “St. Pete Honors Pride Month + New Madonna/Sabrina Carpenter Video + More”
Today’s edition of Pride Music comes from out singer/songwriter Trey Pearson, who dedicated his 2017 music video, “Love Is Love,” to LGBTQ safe spaces. Continue reading “Pride Music: Trey Pearson ‘Love Is Love’”