Some news items for you…
• Hollywood Raw: In a recent podcast interview, Clay Aiken recalls being inadvertently outed in 2006 by Rosie O’Donnell and why he calls that week the “most catastrophic” of his life.
• LGBTQ Nation: A new report shows queer consumers overwhelmingly support inclusive companies. Consistency & brand authenticity is key.
A new report from the HRC Foundation shows opportunities for businesses to build lasting relationships with queer consumers.https://t.co/q90KM0qVm5
— LGBTQ Nation (@lgbtqnation) June 28, 2026
• ExtraTV: Tony Award nominee Luke Evans (The Rocky Horror Show) lit up the Empire State Building in rainbow colors to celebrate Pride and to used the moment to spotlight the Stonewall Inn Gives Back Initiative and the Trevor Project.
• PBS: Tens of thousands attended the first Budapest Pride in Hungary since virulently anti-LGBTQ Prime Minister Viktor Orbán was voted out.
A truly free celebration of #PRIDE in Budapest post-Orbán. 🌈https://t.co/SsYpsZvaSY
— Carrie Lederer (@ouliemata) June 28, 2026
• JoeMyGod: Joe originally wrote his Pride post, “Watching The Defectives,” in 2005. Over the years, it’s become an annual repost on JMG, and for good reason. I always recommend this one during Pride Month.
• Pride Music: Queer pop star Betty Who hit the bull’s eye with her 2022 hit “She Can Dance.” Not only imminently listenable, but Who has shared the lyrics are personal and drawn from her own struggles.
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