LGBTQ news and entertainment
Ten years after the Supreme Court issued its landmark Obergefell ruling which made same-sex marriage legal across the U.S., the high court has been formally asked to overturn that decision. Continue reading “Supreme Court Formally Asked To Overturn Same-Sex Marriage Ruling”
Donald Trump announced on Monday a 30-day takeover of the Washington, D.C. police department and deployment of 800 National Guard troops in order to deal with what he described as “bloodthirsty criminals” and “roving mobs of wild youth.
Note – Official data from the Justice Department and Metropolitan Police Department shows violent crime in D.C. is at its lowest level in 30 years, down 35 percent last year and another 26 percent so far in 2025. Continue reading “Trump Orders Military Takeover Of DC Police Dept”
During a press conference on Monday, Felon-in-Chief Donald Trump seemed to be confused about his upcoming meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin and which country owns Alaska.
As he discussed plans for taking over policing Washington, D.C., Trump referenced his meeting with Putin “in Russia” on Friday.
The previously announced meeting is slated to take place in Alaska. Continue reading “Trump: I’m Going To See Putin ‘In Russia’ (The Meeting Is In Alaska)”
Some news items you might have missed:
• Gay Times: A new first-look video for Wicked: For Good has arrived! The highly anticipated sequel to 2024’s smash hit Wicked arrives in theaters November 21. Continue reading “First-Look Video ‘WICKED: FOR GOOD’ + New Music From VINCINT + More”
Checking in with some favorite InstaHunks this week starting with actor Rodrigo Simas, who just rocked it in the musical HAIR in Brazil. Continue reading “Cowboy Time + Lifeguard Duty + More InstaHunks”
Some news items you might have missed:
• Outsports: Jen Pawol makes history as the first woman to umpire an MLB game for today’s doubleheader between the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins.
• Boy Culture: A fascinating dive into the 1965 psycho-thriller “Who Killed Teddy Bear?” starring bisexual Hollywood icon Sal Mineo, Juliet Prowse and Elaine Stritch. The film is currently screening at NYC’s Film Forum now through August 14. I would love to see this. Continue reading “1st Woman To Umpire MLB Game + Sal Mineo’s 1965 Psycho-Thriller + More”
Out singer/songwriter Jim Verraros debuts his first new collection of music in 14 years – Explicit – an infectious set of bops blending EDM, house, and pop. Continue reading “New Music: Jim Verraros Gets ‘Explicit’”
Some news items for you as we head into the weekend:
• Windy City Times: David Archuleta (above) says his new EP Earthly Delights is about “exploring and getting comfortable with my sexuality, sensuality, and falling in love—things I never allowed myself to do before. I used to keep things so G-rated—even into my 30s.”
• NBC News: New York City has opened the first publicly funded homeless shelter for transgender people. Ace’s Place will offer 150 beds and services, including counseling, financial literacy workshops and a work-study program in the culinary arts. Continue reading “David Archuleta Explores ‘Earthly Delights’ + Homeless Shelter For Trans People + More”
Check out the official trailer for the acclaimed coming-of-age film Griffin In Summer featuring an impressive performance by the film’s young lead, Everett Blunck. Continue reading “Trailer: ‘Griffin In Summer’”
For #FlashbackFriday, I’m revisiting this gorgeous Bridgerton-inspired same-sex waltz performed by the oh-so-talented dance pros of the UK’s Strictly Come Dancing back in 2021.
Set to a lush arrangement of Taylor Swift’s “Lover” and “Love Story,” the dance begins with mixed-sex couples who pause as Johannes Radebe enters via a grand staircase to meet his dance partner Kai Widdrington.
The duo then lead the group in a sweeping same-sex waltz that left the audience blown away. The choreography is stunningly beautiful, and you can see the joy in the pros faces as they couple up with their same-sex partners. Continue reading “Daily Dance: Strictly Come Dancing’s Gorgeous Same-Sex Waltz”