Benito Skinner On ‘Overcompensating’ Season 2 + More News

Benito Skinner in Season 2 of OVERCOMPENSATING

Happy Friday! Some news items for you as we head into the weekend:

Socialite Life: Benito Skinner (above) announced that Season 2 of his hit Prime Video series Overcompensating is now filming. The show earned a 94% on Rotten Tomatoes and was renewed in September 2025.

Queerty: Sydney James Harcourt, currently starring on Broadway as “Rum Tum Tugger” in CATS: The Jellicle Ball, shared in a recent podcast interview about hooking up with straight dudes: “Do that kind of work for the community.” Continue reading “Benito Skinner On ‘Overcompensating’ Season 2 + More News”

Palm Beach County Reverses, Agrees To Repair A/C At City-Owned LGBTQ Center

Florida

Yesterday I saw reports coming out of Florida that Palm Beach County denied a funding request to repair the air conditioning at a city-owned building that houses the Compass Community Center, South Florida’s oldest LGBTQ nonprofit.

The county pointed to a new state law, signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis on April 23, that prohibits funding for DEI programs. In other words – no help for the gays. However – the law doesn’t go into effect until 2027.

County officials have now reversed their decision and will now fund the repairs at the city-owned building. Continue reading “Palm Beach County Reverses, Agrees To Repair A/C At City-Owned LGBTQ Center”

Trump Declares ‘Hostilities’ Between US & Iran Have Been ‘Terminated’

Donald Trump (screen capture)

Donald Trump has reportedly told Congress the “hostilities” between the U.S. and Iran that Trump initiated on February 28 have been “terminated.”

What he’s really doing is trying to justify not seeking Congressional authorization after the conflict reached a 60-day threshold. Continue reading “Trump Declares ‘Hostilities’ Between US & Iran Have Been ‘Terminated’”

Kieron Moore ‘Blue Film’ Covers Attitude Mag + Drama Desk Noms + More News

Kieron Moore in 'Blue Film'

Some news items I thought worth your time:

Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out this week’s round-up of LGBTQ publications including Boots/Blue Film star Kieron Moore on the cover of Attitude Magazine. Continue reading “Kieron Moore ‘Blue Film’ Covers Attitude Mag + Drama Desk Noms + More News”

Joe Locke Wraps Horror Film ‘Baby’ + Lady Gaga/Doechii Collab + More News

Joe Locke

Some news items for you as we head over Hump Day:

OUT: Looking to life after Heartstopper, Joe Locke (above) has reportedly just wrapped production on a body horror film called Baby where he plays a sex worker who gets pregnant with a “mysterious creature.”

New Music: Lady Gaga & Doechii throw down stunning, fashion-forward visuals for “Runway,” their joint track from the upcoming The Devil Wears Prada 2. Continue reading “Joe Locke Wraps Horror Film ‘Baby’ + Lady Gaga/Doechii Collab + More News”

Pennsylvania House Approves LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Protections

Greetings from Pennsylvania (via Depositphotos)

Lawmakers in the Pennsylvania House have approved legislation that would enshrine nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ people into state law.

House Bill 2103 passed in the chamber by a vote of 101-100. It would make discrimination based on sexual orientation or gender identity unlawful in areas of housing, employment, or access to public accommodations. Continue reading “Pennsylvania House Approves LGBTQ Nondiscrimination Protections”

Pentagon Asks Congress To Codify “Department Of War,” Requests $52M To Complete Renaming

Secretary of Defense Pete Hegseth

The Pentagon has asked Congress to codify its “Department of War” renaming and requested nearly $52 million to complete the name change.

According to Military Times, the Congressional Budget Office has projected the rebrand could cost taxpayers up to $125 million. Continue reading “Pentagon Asks Congress To Codify “Department Of War,” Requests $52M To Complete Renaming”