LGBTQ news and entertainment
A ruling by the U.S. Supreme Court today grants the Trump administration immediate authority to start enforcing a ban on transgender troops serving in the military that had been blocked by lower courts while challenges to the ban move forward. Continue reading “Supreme Court Allows Trump’s Anti-Trans Military Ban To Go Into Effect”
Australian Trump supporter Mark Da Costa has closed his Bueno Eatery cafe in Sydney after just six weeks blaming “snowflakes” and the “left-wing fake vegan community” for his failure. This comes after a series of internet scuffles where he attacked the LGBTQ community, and declared his venue a “Donald Trump safe zone” where he served pancakes with “a side of racism.” Continue reading “Australia: Anti-LGBTQ MAGA Cafe Folds In Six Weeks”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed three anti-transgender bills on Friday telling the state’s Republican-controlled legislature to “focus on real issues that matter and impact people’s everyday lives.” • LGBTQ Nation: You must read this moving excerpt from The Untold Story of Scott Hoying, Pentatonix Star, by the singer’s mother, Connie, who shares how she reacted to her son’s coming out and her deep regret for taking him to conversion therapy. I’m a huge fan of the Grammy winning group. Continue reading “Memoir By Pentatonix Star’s Mom + Anti-Trans Bills In AZ + More News”
P Town Bar, a popular queer nightclub in Pittsburgh, was the target of a surprise “compliance check” on Friday night that forced more than 100 attendees of the evening’s “Another Party Pittsburgh” into the streets. Hosted by local drag icon Indica, the event had just hit its stride when 20+ members of State Police, fire department and liquor compliance entered around 11:30 PM stopping the show. Continue reading “Pittsburgh Drag Show Raided In Surprise ‘Compliance Check’”
This has been shuffling around social media. I’m pretty sure I’m a pink. Check out the full image below. Continue reading “Meme Of The Day: If You Can’t See The Number”
Happy Sunday! Some items from across the internet I thought worth your time: • OUT: First look at the highly-anticipated upcoming historical gay romance The History of Sound (above) starring Josh O’Connor and Paul Mescal. The film will premiere this month at the Cannes Film Festival. • Hulu: The streaming platform just released this lengthy blooper reel from its new comedy series Mid-Century Modern starring Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, Nathan Lee Graham, and the late (fabulous) Linda Lavin. Continue reading “‘The History Of Sound’ + White House ‘Star Wars’ Fail + More News”
Checking in on some favorite InstaHunks this week starting with Facundo Rodriguez, who leaned into the weekend. Continue reading “Lean Into The Weekend + Swimming With The Sharks + More InstaHunks”
Donald Trump was asked today on Meet The Press if he needs to uphold the Constitution of the United States. His answer: “I don’t know.” Continue reading “Trump: ‘I Don’t Know’ If I Have To Uphold The Constitution”
Some news items you might have missed: • Equality Florida: Good news! Florida’s legislative session ended without any anti-LGBTQ bills passing. These included attempts to ban Pride flags at government buildings and a “Don’t Say Gay/Trans at work” bill. • New Music: Erasure frontman Andy Bell released his new album Ten Crowns this week. Check out his duet with fellow pop legend Debbie Harry – “Heart’s a Liar.” Continue reading “Good News From Florida + New Music From Andy Bell + More”
Tennessee Gov. Bill Lee (R) has signed into law new legislation that permits healthcare professionals in the state to refuse treatment to patients if it conflicts with the providers’ personal morals, ethics, or religious beliefs. The law could lead to LGBTQ people being turned away for preventative care like PrEP (pre-exposure prophylaxis), which is about 99% effective in preventing HIV transmission. And women could be denied medically necessary abortions. Continue reading “Tennessee Law Allows Doctors To Deny Care If It Conflicts With Their Morals”