‘Boy Culture: Generation X’ Set For Release On Dekkoo Fall 2023

Dekkoo, the first subscription streaming service dedicated to gay men, has announced it will release the upcoming series, Boy Culture: Generation X, this fall. Dekkoo, the first subscription streaming service dedicated to gay men, has announced it will release the upcoming series, Boy Culture: Generation X, this fall. The new series is the sequel to Boy Culture, the 2006 groundbreaking gay film based on the best-selling novel by Matthew Rettenmund, directed by Q. Allan Brocka and produced by Stephen Israel and Philip Pierce. Continue reading “‘Boy Culture: Generation X’ Set For Release On Dekkoo Fall 2023”

Jury: Doc Found In Aretha’s Couch Is Valid Will + More News

Some news items you might have missed:

AP News: A Michigan jury has decided that a handwritten document found stuffed in couch cushions at Aretha Franklin’s home after her 2018 death is her valid will. Continue reading “Jury: Doc Found In Aretha’s Couch Is Valid Will + More News”

Madonna Speaks Out Following Health Emergency + More News

Madonna (via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Pop legend Madonna has spoken out for the first time after she was hospitalized last month following a health emergency that required her to be rushed to the hospital. Continue reading “Madonna Speaks Out Following Health Emergency + More News”

Kit Connor On Coming Out + Megan Rapinoe Retires + More LGBTQ News

Kit Connor (screen capture)
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Heartstopper star Kit Connor has opened up about coming out as bisexual last fall under pressure from fans. “I would say that I would have preferred to do it another way.” Continue reading “Kit Connor On Coming Out + Megan Rapinoe Retires + More LGBTQ News”

Appeals Court Allows Tennessee Ban On Gender-Affirming Care To Go Into Effect

BY a vote of 2-1, a panel of judges in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit has ruled Tennessee's law prohibiting gender-affirming care (such as hormone therapy) for transgender minors can go into effect immediately. By a vote of 2-1, a panel of judges in the U.S. Court of Appeals for the 6th Circuit has ruled Tennessee’s law banning gender-affirming care (such as hormone therapy) for transgender minors can go into effect immediately. Continue reading “Appeals Court Allows Tennessee Ban On Gender-Affirming Care To Go Into Effect”

Threads Signs Up Nearly 100 Million Users In Two Days

The new "Twitter killer" app Threads (from Meta) has signed up nearly 100 million users in two days. Ok, so I knew folks were done with Elon Musk’s antics with Twitter ever since he bought the social media platform some months ago. But I think everyone’s mind is blown that the new “Twitter killer” app Threads (from Meta) has signed up nearly 100 million users in two days. Continue reading “Threads Signs Up Nearly 100 Million Users In Two Days”

NC Gov Vetoes Anti-LGBTQ Bills But GOP Holds Super-Majority

North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) has vetoed three anti-LGBTQ bills, but with veto-proof majorities in both chambers, political watchers in the state expect his vetoes to be overridden.
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (photo: official Facebook)
North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper (D) has vetoed three anti-LGBTQ bills, but with veto-proof majorities in both chambers, political watchers in the state expect his vetoes to be overridden. Continue reading “NC Gov Vetoes Anti-LGBTQ Bills But GOP Holds Super-Majority”