LGBTQ news and entertainment
Donald Trump announced the recipients of the 48th Kennedy Center Honors this morning as he recently took over as chair of the iconic arts institution’s board of trustees.
This year’s honorees are: glam rock band KISS, “Phantom of the Opera” star Michael Crawford, country music legend George Strait, “Rocky” actor Sylvester Stallone and pop/disco singer Gloria Gaynor. Continue reading “Trump Announces 48th Kennedy Center Honorees”
The furry folks at Bear World Magazine have launched its new video endeavor – Bear World TV.
The video platform delivers weekly two-minute segments created by and for the bear community that highlight diverse facets of bear life, including nightlife, travel, pop culture, humor, and community events. Continue reading “Bear World TV: Entertainment, Nightlife, Pop Culture News For The Bear Community”
Out singer/songwriter Jim Verraros debuts his first new collection of music in 14 years – Explicit – an infectious set of bops blending EDM, house, and pop. Continue reading “New Music: Jim Verraros Gets ‘Explicit’”
Check out the official trailer for the acclaimed coming-of-age film Griffin In Summer featuring an impressive performance by the film’s young lead, Everett Blunck. Continue reading “Trailer: ‘Griffin In Summer’”
For #FlashbackFriday, I’m revisiting this gorgeous Bridgerton-inspired same-sex waltz performed by the oh-so-talented dance pros of the UK’s Strictly Come Dancing back in 2021.
Set to a lush arrangement of Taylor Swift’s “Lover” and “Love Story,” the dance begins with mixed-sex couples who pause as Johannes Radebe enters via a grand staircase to meet his dance partner Kai Widdrington.
The duo then lead the group in a sweeping same-sex waltz that left the audience blown away. The choreography is stunningly beautiful, and you can see the joy in the pros faces as they couple up with their same-sex partners. Continue reading “Daily Dance: Strictly Come Dancing’s Gorgeous Same-Sex Waltz”
Americana singer-songwriter Mariel Buckley shares her new single, “Swim Practice,” taking a deep dive into themes of adolescent shame, secrecy, and queer longing. Continue reading “New Music: Mariel Buckley Takes A Deep Dive ‘Swim Practice’”
UK pop star Limahl recently dropped his compelling, retro-futurist cover of the 1971 hit, “A Horse With No Name.” Continue reading “New Music: Limahl ‘A Horse With No Name’”
The famed Hollywood Bowl hosted three sold-out performances of the legendary Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar this past weekend.
The event starred two spectacular out talents – Tony Award winner/Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo as “Jesus Christ,” and American Idol alum Adam Lambert (fresh off his run on Broadway in Cabaret) as “Judas.”
Continue reading “Video: Cynthia Erivo + Adam Lambert in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ At Hollywood Bowl”
The dark family comedy Twinless follows two young men who meet at a support group for people who have lost their twin. As they bond over their shared circumstance, the pair form an unlikely – and intense – friendship. Continue reading “Trailer: Dylan O’Brien Delivers A Star-Turn In ‘Twinless’”
Out pop star Sam Smith drops their soulful new single, “To Be Free,” a graceful ballad featuring backing by The TwoCity Chorus.
Smith and the stirring choral voices are accompanied by just a single acoustic guitar, underscoring the tender intimacy and vulnerability of the track. Continue reading “New Music: Sam Smith ‘To Be Free’”