LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items you might have missed: • OUT Magazine: Cynthia Erivo gave a moving speech about her coming-out journey as a public figure at a benefit for the Los Angeles LGBT Center. “As I stand here in front of you: Black, bald-headed, pierced, and queer, I can say I know a thing or two about being ‘the other.'” Continue reading “Cynthia Erivo Shares Her Coming Out Journey + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • New York Post: Higher-ups at ABC News are apparently a bit concerned that “Good Morning America 3” co-host DeMarco Morgan’s bike shorts are too racy after his thirsty Insta-followers noticed the pics. (photos: ABC News/Instagram) Continue reading “GMA3 Host DeMarco Morgan’s Biker Shorts Make The News + More”
Around the world, millions of people in more than 130 countries observe today as the 2024 International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB). Continue reading “2024 International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia”
David Depape, 44, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after having been convicted of attempting to kidnap then-Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer. Continue reading “Man Convicted Of Attacking Nancy Pelosi’s Husband With Hammer Gets 30 Years In Prison”
Some news stories you might have missed: • The Advocate: A new survey found two-thirds of LGBTQ young people (67 percent) report having at least one older LGBTQ adult role model in their day-to-day lives, which researchers found is associated with higher levels of self-reported life purpose. Continue reading “Positive Effects Of Adult LGBTQ Role Models For Queer Youth + More News”
Maria Shriver has responded to Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s controversial commencement speech he delivered this past weekend at Benedictine College in Kansas. Continue reading “Maria Shriver Claps Back At Harrison Butker’s ‘Demeaning’ Graduation Speech”
Some news items you might have missed: • AP News: Naval Academy plebes took two hours, 19 minutes, and 11 seconds to accomplish this year’s Herndon Climb – scaling a greased obelisk and swapping out a cup with a cap marking the end of their plebe year. Video at the link. Continue reading “Naval Academy Plebes Conquer Herndon Climb + More News”
After several controversial passages in South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem’s new memoir came to light, seven Native American tribes in SD banned Noem from their reservations. That prompted some serious foolishness from conservative commentator Matt Walsh. Continue reading “Matt Walsh: “The Whole Indian Reservation Thing Is Absurd””
The FBI and Department of Homeland Security have issued a public service alert warning that foreign terrorist organizations may potentially target LGBTQ “events and venues” during Pride Month in June. Continue reading “FBI + Homeland Security Warn Of Terror Attacks During Pride Month”
Some news items you might have missed: • Reddit: A dad asked the “Am I the A-Hole” subreddit if he was wrong after insisting his 18-year-old son buy a more modest swimsuit on a family cruise after the son revealed his revealing Speedo. Continue reading “Revealing Swimsuit Incident + Kids Shocked People ‘Come Out’ + More News”