LGBTQ news and entertainment
Coach Robert Hughes, the winningest high school basketball coach in the U.S., died on Tuesday at the age of 96. I grew up with Coach, as he was the father of my best friend, Carlye J. Hughes. As such, I’ve spent most of my life being a part of the family and an ‘honorary Hughes.’ Continue reading “Coach Robert Hughes, Winningest High School Basketball Coach In US, Dies At 96”
Critically-acclaimed UK rockers Pale Waves have released their new single and video “Perfume,” from their upcoming studio album Smitten, scheduled for release September 20. The confessional, sapphic, 1980s-leaning lead single about being totally enamored with a person premiered as BBC Radio 1’s Hottest Record earlier today. Continue reading “New Music: Pale Waves ‘Perfume’”
Some news items you might have missed: • Piers Morgan Uncensored: Kevin Spacey speaks at length about his career, sexual assault allegations leveled against him, and the aftermath of his court battles. He also reveals how the legal bills he’s paid have left him millions in debt. Continue reading “Kevin Spacey Owes ‘Many Millions’ In Legal Bills + More News”
The winners of the 2024 Drama Desk Awards were announced last night in New York City. The Drama Desk Award nominators considered shows that opened on Broadway, Off-Broadway, and Off-Off Broadway during the 2023-2024 New York theater season that ended on April 25, 2024. Continue reading “2024 Drama Desk Award Winners Announced”
A federal judge has called Florida policies restricting gender-affirming care for minors and adults “unconstitutional,” permanently blocking the state’s policies from being enforced. Continue reading “Florida Ban On Gender-Affirming Care Blocked As “Unconstitutional””
A jury in Wilmington, Delaware, spent three hours deliberating before finding Hunter Biden, son of President Biden, guilty on three felony counts of lying on a a federal firearms application almost six years ago. Continue reading “Hunter Biden Found Guilty On All 3 Gun Charges”
Some news items you might find interesting: • Metro Weekly: A Missouri appeals court ruled that a transgender man is entitled to more than $4 million in damages for discrimination after being barred from the boys’ locker room when he was enrolled in public school over a decade ago. Continue reading “$4 Million Ruling For Trans Man Barred From Locker Room + More News”
Pro wrestler Bulk Bronson (real name Joe Fitzpatrick) came out as bisexual in a series of social media posts last week, and the upshot is his fiancee, family, and friends have all been uber-supportive since sharing the news. He says he’s so grateful he could “run through a brick wall.” Continue reading “Pro Wrestler Bulk Bronson On Coming Out “I Feel Like The Luckiest Guy In The World””
Australian pop music star Kylie Minogue, out country music hottie Orville Peck, and DJ/producer Diplo team up for “Midnight Ride,” a western-inspired dance bop. Continue reading “Kylie Minogue, Orville Peck & Diplo Take A “Midnight Ride””
The owner of a bar in Idaho decided his response to Pride Month would be to celebrate “Heterosexual Awesomeness Month” because he can’t get behind” the imagery of rainbows and LGBTQ parades, calling it “extreme.” Continue reading “Idaho Bar Trolls Pride Month With ‘Hetero Awesomeness Month’”