LGBTQ news and entertainment
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”
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”