Politics, pop culture and entertainment news of interest to the LGBTQ community
Taylor Swift – Eras Tour, Arlington, TX (photo: Ronald Woan/Flickr – CC license– cropped)Taylor Swift delivered an emotional message of support to the LGBTQ+ community last night during the Chicago stop of her sold-out Eras Tour as we head into Pride Month. Continue reading “Taylor Swift’s Pride Month Message: ‘This Is A Safe Space’”
(image via Burger King)Some news stories you might have missed:
• Axios: Corporate America’s commitment to the LGBTQ+ community is under intense scrutiny during Pride Month as they try to delicately two-step their way through online haters, but consumers increasingly want them to take a stand with conviction. Continue reading “News: Corporate America Two-Steps Through Pride Month + More”
Out recording artist Zolita (photo: Jade DeRose)Alt-pop star Zolita has released her latest single “Grave,” an intimate, confessional pop song about choosing to be the bigger person when someone you love really hurts you. Continue reading “New Music: Zolita Takes It To The “Grave””
On Thursday, the U.S. Navy posted images on its Instagram and Twitter accounts of a fighter jet with rainbow colors in its wake. But by Friday, the images were gone, apparently due to pressure from anti-LGBTQ haters. Continue reading “Navy Deletes Social Media Pride Posts”
A scene from Kimberly Akimbo (via official Instagram)Continue reading “‘Kimberly Akimbo,’ ‘Fat Ham’ Score Top Honors In First Dorian Theater Awards”
Bugs Bunny (image via Looney Tunes/Twitter)God, you have to love folks with a sense of humor. The powers that be running the Looney Tunes Twitter account shared a celebratory tweet about the king of animated drag queens – Bugs Bunny. Continue reading “Looney Tunes Celebrates The Drag Stylings Of Bugs Bunny”
Christian Borle and J. Harrison Ghee in ‘Some Like It Hot’ (photo: Marc J. Franklin)Some news stories you might have missed:
• Broadway News: The hit musical Some Like It Hot scored 8 Drama Desk Awards this week including Outstanding Musical and Outstanding Lead Performance in a Musical for the show’s star J. Harrison Ghee, who identifies as non-binary. Continue reading “News: 2023 Drama Desk Awards, Digital Pride Events + More”
As we begin Pride Month 2023, GLAAD has released its 2023 Accelerating Acceptance study which indicates that a record number of non-LGBTQ Americans support equal rights for the LGBTQ community, and the freedom to live without discrimination. Continue reading “Study: LGBTQ Support At Record High, But Some “Disturbing” Trends”
President Joe BidenAs he did in his first two years in the White House, President Biden has issued a presidential proclamation recognizing June 2023 as Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Transgender, Queer, and Intersex Pride Month. Continue reading “Biden Issues Presidential Proclamation For Pride Month 2023”
Some news stories you might have missed:
• Florida Politics: After a new poll by Civiqs found 50% of Florida voters oppose a new ban on diversity, equity and inclusion programs at Florida universities, Cedar Key Progress, a liberal political committee, has sponsored six “We Say Gay” billboards up around the state through Pride Month. Continue reading ““We Say Gay” Billboards In Florida + More News”