LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Four teens in Texas have been arrested for assaulting and robbing a gay man at gunpoint. Police say the man was targeted by the teens using Grindr, the popular gay dating/hookup app. Continue reading “Teens Arrested For Armed Robbery Via Grindr + More News”
In a personal essay for Pride Month, out NBC News correspondent Steven Romo shares how much of his childhood revolved around growing up poor and gay. But he goes on to reveal that learning that releasing his secrets would become his superpower. Continue reading “NBC News’ Steven Romo Reveals How Releasing Secrets Became His Superpower”
International superstar Dolly Parton has announced she’s working on a new Broadway show based on her life and career titled “Hello, I’m Dolly” (not to be confused with “Hello, Dolly!”), with a target opening date of 2026. Continue reading “Dolly Parton Is Working On Broadway Musical Based On Her Life”
Time’s up! It looks like former Trump adviser Steve Bannon is about to enter the “find out” phase of his life after he “f*cked around” defying subpoenas from the Jan. 6 Committee. A higher court has rejected his appeal. A federal judge on Thursday ordered Bannon to report to prison on July 1 to begin a four-month prison sentence . Continue reading “Trump Adviser Steve Bannon To Report To Prison July 1”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Oprah Winfrey has posted a Pride Month tribute to her gay brother, Jeffrey Lee, who died of AIDS complications in 1989. Continue reading “Oprah Winfrey’s Pride Month Tribute + Pet Shop Boys + More News”
The Colorado Republican Party began Pride Month by sending out a mass email attacking “godless groomers” and posting a social media message calling for burning all Pride flags. Continue reading “Colorado Republican Party Calls For Burning All Pride Flags”
John Duff takes showmanship to the disco in his new single/music video, “Be Your Girl,” a celebratory anthem from another time. Continue reading “New Music: John Duff ‘Be Your Girl’”
Fox News talking head Jesse Watters told his viewers that Hunter Biden’s legal team has an “ace up their sleeve” because the “mostly Black” jury won’t convict for a drug-related crime. Gee, racist much…? Continue reading “Watters: Black Jurors Won’t Convict Hunter Biden On Drug Charge”
Some news items you might have missed: • USA Today: Out Leadership ranks the business climate for LGBTQ people state by state, mapping out where they can live and work with the least discrimination and hardship. This year, New York comes out on top, and Arkansas lands in last place. Continue reading “Best & Worst States For LGBTQ Folks + More News”
Out country music artist Chris Housman recently released his oh-so-impressive debut album, Blueneck. The collection blends his full-throated country sound with songs that reflect Housman’s personal journey to here. Continue reading “Country Artist Chris Housman Drops Impressive Debut Album ‘Blueneck’”