LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items I thought worth your time: • The Advocate: With threats to marriage equality looming, a venue in Columbia, South Carolina, hosted free weddings for LGBTQ+ couples and raised funds for a transgender organization. Continue reading “Free Same-Sex Weddings + New TV Series ‘Invisible Boys’ + More News”
Checking in with some favorite InstaHunks this week beginning with Alejo, who tried to blend in. #nope Continue reading “Hot Tubs + Sunday Tea + More InstaHunks”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • Instinct Magazine: Woofy Olympic medalist Gus Kenworthy (above) has launched a monthly coffee table book club, and if you sign up now you get a free Polaroid of the freestyle skier au naturale. Continue reading “Gus Kenworthy Book Club + 5 Charged In Trans Man Murder + More News”
The extraordinary virtual concert ABBA Voyage reimagines what live music can be in the digital age. This has to be one of my favorite concert-going experiences ever. On a recent trip to London, I was blown away by the production – a dazzling fusion of cutting-edge technology, nostalgia, and the timeless magic of ABBA’s music. Continue reading “Spectacular Must-See Concert Experience ‘ABBA Voyage’”
Forty-eight cases of measles have been identified in Texas, sending 13 patients to the hospital, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. The number of cases has doubled over the past three days. Continue reading “Texas Measles Outbreak Continues To Spread Among Unvaccinated”
Some news items you might have missed: • CBS News: Thousands protested today in NYC, carrying Pride flags and signs reading “there’s no Stonewall without the T,” opposing the erasure of LGBTQ+ people after the Trump administration removed references to transgender and queer people from the webpage for the Stonewall National Monument. Continue reading “LGBTQ Community Protests Trump’s Trans Erasure At Stonewall + More News”
Set against the gorgeous landscape of Venice, the new romance/drama Sex Love Venice is a tender exploration of love, intimacy, and self-discovery. Continue reading “What To Watch: New Romance/Drama ‘Sex Love Venice’”
Out country music artist Andrew Mitch drops his new single, “back home boy,” just in time for Valentine’s Day. The guitar-driven single sits right in the sweet spot of country/pop with lyrics that reveal the singer – rather than be a Friday night player – has other things in mind. Continue reading “New Music: Andrew Mitch Is Your ‘Back Home Boy’”
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics, counting more than 500 entertainment critics, journalists and media icons, has announced the winners of its 16th Dorian Film Awards. Continue reading “16th Dorian Film Awards: Demi Moore, Ariana Grande + More Score Big with LGBTQ Critics”
This is some pretty petty bullshit. The National Park Service (NPS) today removed references to transgender and queer people on the webpage for the Stonewall National Monument, shortening the LGBTQ+ acronym to LGB, standing for lesbian, gay and bisexual. Continue reading “Park Service Removes “T” From Stonewall Monument Website”