LGBTQ news and entertainment
Coming-of-age romance Heartstopper will conclude with the upcoming feature film Heartstopper Forever, premiering July 17, and Netflix has just dropped the official trailer. Continue reading “Official Trailer: ‘Heartstopper Forever’ Coming July 17”
Happy Monday! Some news items for you as we head into the new week:
• BayNews9: The steps of City Hall in St. Petersburg, Florida, have been transformed into an art installation showcasing the colors of the rainbow flag for Pride Month (above).
St. Pete Pride worked with the mayor’s office for months brainstorming ideas after the rainbow crosswalk in the city’s grand central district was painted over last summer.
• New Music: Madonna has released the official music video for “Bring Your Love,” her duet with Sabrina Carpenter. Continue reading “St. Pete Honors Pride Month + New Madonna/Sabrina Carpenter Video + More”
Today’s edition of Pride Music comes from out singer/songwriter Trey Pearson, who dedicated his 2017 music video, “Love Is Love,” to LGBTQ safe spaces. Continue reading “Pride Music: Trey Pearson ‘Love Is Love’”
After winning his bout at Donald Trump’s birthday party “UFC Freedom 250” event at the White House Sunday night, heavyweight fighter Josh Hokit used his post-match interview to attack former First Lady Michelle Obama. #lame
🚨OMG. A fighter just declared “Michelle Obama is a man” on the White House lawn as Joe Rogan chuckles.
Tonight is a DISGRACE to our country, not a celebration. pic.twitter.com/VdtMtA5UKa
— CALL TO ACTIVISM (@CalltoActivism) June 15, 2026
From the Washington Post:
In a post-fight interview, the heavyweight fighter praised President Donald Trump for hosting the event, which was intended to celebrate America’s 250th birthday.
He then insulted the mother of one of his rivals, thanked Jesus and ended by shouting: “And lastly — Michelle Obama is a man! Am I right, America?” [note – no, he is not right]
Some in the audience laughed at Hokit’s remark, which is rooted in a baseless far-right conspiracy theory.
Right-wing podcaster Joe Rogan, who was conducting the post-fight interview, did not follow up with Hokit on the comment.
I know MAGA folks like to disparage the Obamas, but what kind of lame insult is this? The White House predictably dodged when asked about the remark.
It turns out this isn’t Hokit’s first brush with transphobic statements.
From Erin in the Morning:
After beating Eric Lunsford at in May 2025, before he was even in the UFC, Hokit ended his interview with the same line: “Michelle Obama is a man.”
In January 2026, after beating Denzel Freeman, he ended a post-fight speech by calling WNBA legend and 10-time All-Star Brittney Griner “a man”—during the same speech in which he also used the N-word. No consequences followed.
Hokit has also posted an Instagram video in which he explicitly threatened violence against transgender women, stating: “If you’re a man and you identify as a woman, you don’t belong in women’s sports, women’s restrooms, or women’s prisons. You belong in this Octagon with me, cause you need to get your ass whooped.”
When asked: “The WH understandably protests when people insult First Lady Trump. How does your refusal to criticize Hokit for his remarks about First Lady Obama square with that?” the WH would not directly answer the question. https://t.co/TFmmCTsOCE
— Jake Tapper 🦅 (@jaketapper) June 15, 2026
The Obama’s live rent free in these idiots heads pic.twitter.com/yyq8ohj1NR
— Mitch Moolah 🎯 (@TruePain747) June 15, 2026
The U.S. and Iran have reportedly signed a “framework” agreement for peace although the actual text of the agreement hasn’t been made public by either side.
The immediate scope of the agreement seems focused primarily on ending military attacks and allowing traffic to resume through the Strait of Hormuz. Continue reading “Trump Announces ‘Framework’ Agreement For Peace With Iran”
In today’s edition of Pride Music, we revisit acclaimed out singer/songwriter Eli Lieb and his awesome 2021 single, “Boys Who Like Boys.” Totally on point not just for Pride Month, but every day. Continue reading “Pride Music: Eli Lieb Likes ‘Boys Who Like Boys’”
Donald Trump’s UFC Freedom 250 birthday party mixed‑martial‑arts event scheduled for tonight at the White House could get an unexpected guest in the form of severe thunderstorms.
UPDATE: As of just after 7pm ET, The Weather Channel predicts a 91% chance of thunderstorms at 9pm tonight – right in the middle of the event. Continue reading “High Chance Of Thunderstorms Predicted For White House UFC Event”
Checking in on some favorite InstaHunks this week starting with Broadway’s “Dr. Frank-N-Furter” Luke Evans showing the receipts:
Continue reading “Luke Evans Has The Receipts + Taking A Peek + More InstaHunks”
Some news items you might have missed:
• The Advocate: The Department of Veterans Affairs has ordered health facilities nationwide to eliminate healthcare programs created to help LGBTQ veterans.
• NBC News: Longtime entertainment critic Gene Shalit passed away yesterday at the age of 100. I know a lot of you grew up watching him as I did. Here’s a clip with my dear Carol Channing reducing Gene to tears with a story about Lady Astor and Sir Benjamin back in the day. Continue reading “TV Critic Gene Shalit Dead At 100 + VA Eliminates Programs For LGBTQ Veterans + More”
“Show Your Colors,” a powerful Pride anthem by out recording artist Lotus Sky that celebrates uniqueness in the rainbow of creation, was one of my favorite Pride Music discoveries of 2021.
With big drums and powerful horns, the gorgeous islander melody pairs beautifully with Sky’s lithe and soaring vocals as an invitation to the spirit to dance and walk in pride. Continue reading “Pride Music: Lotus Sky Wants You To ‘Show Your Colors’”