LGBTQ news and entertainment
Out UK singer Calum Scott has released this beautifully re-imagined version of Whitney Houston’s 1987 classic “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” dueting with the icon herself.
This. Is. Gorgeous. Continue reading “Music Reimagined: Calum Scott + Whitney Houston ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’”
At a press conference this morning, Utah Gov. Spencer Cox (R) announced a suspect in the shooting death of right-wing activist Charlie Kirk has been arrested. He is identified as Utah resident Tyler James Robinson, 22 (mug shot via Utah Department of Safety).
Washington County Sheriff’s Office spokesman Sgt. Lucas Alfred told reporters that Robinson allegedly confessed to the shooting to a family member, who told a family friend, who, in turn, contacted authorities. Continue reading “Kirk Shooting Suspect In Custody, No ‘Trans Ideology’ Found On Ammo”
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• Gayety: Remembering two gay heroes lost on September 11 – former rugby player Mark Bingham (who joined three others in resisting the hijackers aboard United Flight 93) and FDNY chaplain Father Mychal Judge (who rushed to Ground Zero immediately after the first tower fell).
Gayety looks back on two members of our community who were lost on September 11, 2001. They found ways to help and serve in the midst of chaos and pain.https://t.co/DzqsihGGth
— Brian Sullivan aka Sully (He/Him/His) (@SullyNash) September 11, 2025
Continue reading “Remembering Two Gay Heroes Of 9/11 + More News”
Former Brazilian President Jair Bolsonaro has been found guilty of attempting a coup to remain in office after losing the 2022 election.
Just hours after they had convicted the former leader, the panel of five Supreme Court justices sentenced Bolsonaro to 27 years and three months in prison. Continue reading “Brazil: Former President Bolsonaro Sentenced To 27+ Years In Prison”
Nadine Menendez, wife of former U.S. Senator Bob Menendez (D-NJ), has been sentenced to four and a half years in prison for her part in selling her husband’s influence for high-end bribes. Continue reading “Former Senator’s Wife Sentenced To 4.5 Years In Prison For Bribery”
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• Gay Times: Prime Video has renewed the acclaimed coming-of-age LGBTQ college comedy Overcompensating (above), created by comedian and actor Benito Skinner, for a second season.
• Kenneth-in-the-212: U.S. Open champ Carlos Alcaraz revealed a new platinum blond look after his big win. Continue reading “‘Overcompensating’ Renewed For 2nd Season + More News”
A federal lawsuit has been filed against FBI Director Kash Patel (above) and Attorney General Pam Bondi by former acting FBI Director Brian Driscoll and two other fired FBI officials who claim they were the targets of “politically motivated retribution.” Continue reading “Lawsuit Alleges FBI Director Fired Bureau Officials For ‘Political Retribution’”
Out recording artist Gatlin has shared “Soho House Valet,” the beautiful centerpiece single from her upcoming debut album, The Eldest Daughter.
The gentle piano-driven ballad paints an intimate portrait of familial strife, as Gatlin unravels the layered complexity of eldest-daughterhood, while also reflecting on her experiences coming out in the conservative and religious community where she was raised. Continue reading “New Music: Gatlin ‘Soho House Valet’”
UPDATE: CNN is reporting that Charlie Kirk, a far-right commentator/activist, was shot in the neck in the neck and subsequently died while hosting a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University.
I disagree with Charlie Kirk on pretty much every issue, but violence is not the way. Continue reading “UPDATE: Charlie Kirk Dead After Being Shot At Utah Event”
Some news items you might have missed:
• Gayety: The Boy Scouts of America has filed a formal opposition with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office against Queer Scout, a new LGBTQ+ travel service (lead photo). Essentially, the Boy Scouts claim the word “scout” belongs to them. Continue reading “Boy Scouts Take Aim At LGBTQ Travel Co. + More News”