LGBTQ news and entertainment
WWE referee Shawn Bennett served up his own special National Coming Out Day post beginning with “Oh yea, I’m gay.” Bennett, who is one of the referees on WWE’s flagship show “Raw,” shared his rainbow journey from closeted teen to living out loud amid the world of pro wrestling. Continue reading “WWE Referee Shawn Bennett Comes Out On NCOD”
Quick catch-up on today’s headlines: • Pink News: Misha Osherovich, who stars in the new supernatural drama The Girl in The Woods coming to Peacock this month, on horror being inherently queer: “It’s about people who are othered.” Continue reading “News Round-Up: October 12, 2021”
The Texas Department of Family and Protective Services (DFPS) removed its LGBTQ youth resource page after a Republican challenging Gov. Greg Abbott (R) in next year’s election complained that tax dollars were being used to “promote transgender sexual policies.” Continue reading “GOP Candidate Claims Victory For Having Suicide Hotline Webpage Removed”
Jon Gruden has resigned as head coach of the Las Vegas Raiders after emails spanning a seven year period revealed homophobic, racist and misogynistic comments. Continue reading “Jon Gruden Resigns From Raiders After Anti-Gay, Racist Emails”
Some news items you might have missed: • Pink News: UK Olympic gold medal diver Tom Daley said it’s his “mission” to stop countries where being LGBT+ is punishable by death from competing in the Olympics. Continue reading “News Round-Up: October 11, 2021”
DC Comics announced today that Jon Kent — son of Clark Kent (aka the original Superman) — who recently took up the mantle of the Man of Steel, will come out as bisexual in Superman: Son Of Kal-El. Continue reading “New Superman Comes Out As Bisexual”
The White House issued this statement from President Biden recognizing, celebrating, and giving his full-throated support to LGBTQ+ people on National Coming Out Day. “You are loved and accepted just the way you are – regardless of whether or not you’ve come out.” Continue reading “Biden On #NationalComingOutDay: ‘You Are Loved And Accepted Just The Way You Are’”
I highly recommend the terrific documentary, Through The Windows, currently streaming on the LGBTQ+ streaming platform Revry. The film tells the story of San Francisco’s Twin Peaks Tavern, the bar that changed the face of the gay community in the 70’s by opening its windows, and the men who dared to be seen. Continue reading “What To Watch: ‘Through The Windows’ On Revry”
Kiér Laprí Kartier, a 21-year-old Black transgender woman, was found shot dead in Arlington, Texas, on September 30. She is at least the 38th trans/gender non-conforming person to die of a violent death in the U.S. in 2021. Continue reading “Kiér Laprí Kartier, A Black Trans Woman, Shot Dead In Texas”
Former congressman Allen West went on a wild Twitter rant this morning against vaccinations from his hospital bed where he’s current being treated for COVID-19. Continue reading “Allen West Goes On Wild Anti-Vax Rant From His COVID-19 Hospital Bed”