LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items you might have missed: • New York Post: Higher-ups at ABC News are apparently a bit concerned that “Good Morning America 3” co-host DeMarco Morgan’s bike shorts are too racy after his thirsty Insta-followers noticed the pics. (photos: ABC News/Instagram) Continue reading “GMA3 Host DeMarco Morgan’s Biker Shorts Make The News + More”
Around the world, millions of people in more than 130 countries observe today as the 2024 International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia (IDAHOTB). Continue reading “2024 International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia and Biphobia”
Today, we celebrate 20 years since the first same-sex weddings were legally officiated in the United States. Continue reading “Same-Sex Marriage Celebrates 20 Years In The U.S.”
Liechtenstein’s parliament approved legalizing same-sex marriage in a nearly unanimous vote (24-1) on Thursday, making it the 22nd country in Europe to do so. Continue reading “Liechtenstein’s Parliament Legalizes Same-Sex Marriage”
David Depape, 44, has been sentenced to 30 years in prison after having been convicted of attempting to kidnap then-Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi and attacking her husband with a hammer. Continue reading “Man Convicted Of Attacking Nancy Pelosi’s Husband With Hammer Gets 30 Years In Prison”
BETTY – the trailblazing award-winning Indie Rock trio of sisters Elizabeth and Amy Ziff and their bestie, Alyson Palmer – have released their invigorating new anthem, “PRIDE,” marking the band’s first new recording in seven years. Continue reading “New Music: BETTY Drops New Anthem ‘PRIDE’”
Some news stories you might have missed: • The Advocate: A new survey found two-thirds of LGBTQ young people (67 percent) report having at least one older LGBTQ adult role model in their day-to-day lives, which researchers found is associated with higher levels of self-reported life purpose. Continue reading “Positive Effects Of Adult LGBTQ Role Models For Queer Youth + More News”
Maria Shriver has responded to Kansas City Chiefs kicker Harrison Butker’s controversial commencement speech he delivered this past weekend at Benedictine College in Kansas. Continue reading “Maria Shriver Claps Back At Harrison Butker’s ‘Demeaning’ Graduation Speech”
After years of documenting the LGBTQ rodeo culture across the American West, acclaimed photographer Luke Gilford meticulously curated his 2020 art book, National Anthem, chronicling the journeys of these queer cowboys, ranchers, and rodeo performers. Born in Colorado, Gilford grew up amid mainstream rodeo culture, which he came to see as conservative and homophobic. But then he discovered the queer rodeo community, which celebrates inclusivity and diversity. And now, he’s turned that imagery into a film of the same name, National Anthem, marking his feature film directorial debut. Continue reading “Trailer: Queer Rodeo Culture Celebrated In ‘National Anthem’”
Some news items you might have missed: • AP News: Naval Academy plebes took two hours, 19 minutes, and 11 seconds to accomplish this year’s Herndon Climb – scaling a greased obelisk and swapping out a cup with a cap marking the end of their plebe year. Video at the link. Continue reading “Naval Academy Plebes Conquer Herndon Climb + More News”