LGBTQ news and entertainment
The latest polling from Gallup shows about 9% of U.S. adults identify as LGBTQ.
While that’s pretty much the same as last year, that figure is more than double the 3.5% in 2012 – the first year Gallup began tracking LGBTQ+ identity. Continue reading “Gallup: 9% Of U.S. Adults Identify As LGBTQ”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• Them: Dan Santiago, one half of the duo who went viral gay grinding in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show (above), says in a new interview, “Queerness deserves to be seen.”
• OUT: Former “The Voice” finalist Sasha Allen is back with a new song, “What It Feels Like,” about catching feelings for a special person, catching up to this new reality, and catching his breath to express how much he loves — and adores — his girlfriend, Adore Delano. Continue reading “Bad Bunny Dancer On Gay Grinding Moment + New From Sasha Allen + More”
Checking in with some favorite InstaHunks this week starting with hunky ginger Gustavo, who clearly understands the power of red.
Continue reading “The Power Of Red + Mountain Adventures + More InstaHunks”
During an in-depth interview with Bryan Tyler Cohen, former President Barack Obama was asked about the recent racist video clip shared by Donald Trump that portrayed Obama as an ape in the jungle. Continue reading “Obama Responds To Trump’s Racist ‘Ape’ Video”
Singer/songwriter/actor David Hernandez is marking the 10th anniversary of his 2016 anthem “Beautiful” with a Valentine’s Day re-release, “BEAUTIFUL 2.0,” featuring trans artist Mila Jam.
Hernandez, a longtime TRR favorite, calls the new version an evolution reflecting a decade of personal growth, therapy, sobriety, and learning to set boundaries. Continue reading “David Hernandez + Mila Jam Celebrate ‘Beautiful 2.0’”
Happy Valentine’s Day! Some news items I thought worth your time:
• Queerty: These gay couples (and singles!) of all ages are celebrating this Valentine’s Day by sharing their V-Day pics.
• Outsports: U.S. speedskater Conor McDermott-Mostowy made history this week, becoming the first out gay male Olympic speedskater as he competed in the men’s 1,000 meters. While he didn’t make the podium, he did land in the top ten for his event. Continue reading “Valentine’s Day + Out Speedskater Makes Olympic History + More News”
A new YouGov survey asked Americans to rate 20 U.S. presidents on a scale from outstanding to poor. Half of Americans rate Donald Trump as “poor,” the most for any of the 20 presidents. Continue reading “Trump Scores Most ‘Poor’ Ratings Of Well-Known Presidents In New Survey”
Happy Friday! Some news stories for you as we head into the weekend:
• New York Times: The complimentary condoms distributed inside the Olympic Village in Cortina were gone in a matter of days — three to be exact.
• New Music: TRR favorite Wrabel celebrates his new album up above with the dreamy, wistful first single “birds & the bees.” Continue reading “Olympic Village Condoms Gone In 3 Days + More News”
More than 1,000 people rallied in solidarity in the streets surrounding Christopher Park in Greenwich Village on Thursday, as community members re-raised the rainbow Pride flag Donald Trump ordered removed. Continue reading “Hundreds Gather To Re-Raise Pride Flag At Stonewall National Monument”
Two anti-LGBTQ bills are making their way through the Tennessee state legislature that would challenge U.S. Supreme Court decisions that legalized same-sex marriage and established protections for discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity. Continue reading “Tennessee: Lawmakers Advance Bills To Legalize Anti-LGBTQ Discrimination”