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From Stand-Up to Standout: Jason Stuart’s ‘REDLINING’ Makes Its Mark

Actor/comic/filmmaker Jason Stuart

Out actor and stand-up comedian Jason Stuart is having quite the moment. The entertainment trailblazer co-wrote, directed, produced, and starred in the new indie film, REDLINING, currently being recognized — and winning honors — on the film festival circuit.

Known for his fearless comedy and unapologetic voice, Stuart brings that same raw honesty and sharp insight to REDLINING, a film that confronts systemic inequality, personal identity, and the emotional cost of being pushed to the margins. Continue reading “From Stand-Up to Standout: Jason Stuart’s ‘REDLINING’ Makes Its Mark”

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Juneteenth 2026 – Recognizing The Abolition Of Slavery

Juneteenth - Freedom Day

Join me in recognizing Juneteenth 2026 after the date was finally christened a federal holiday in 2021.

It was on June 19, 1865, when the last enslaved Black Americans (in Galveston, Texas) were notified by Union Civil War soldiers about the abolition of slavery – over two years after the final Emancipation Proclamation which freed all enslaved Black Americans. Continue reading “Juneteenth 2026 – Recognizing The Abolition Of Slavery”

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Baseball Team Cancels Pride Game + Pride Month Comebacks + More

York Revolution (image via Facebook)

Some news stories for you as we cruise through the week:

• Outsports: The York Revolution — a minor league baseball team in Pennsylvania — canceled its Pride Night game because some of the players refused to wear a Pride jersey. The club said it will still have a “Pride Night” at the ballpark… there just won’t be a baseball game. Continue reading “Baseball Team Cancels Pride Game + Pride Month Comebacks + More”

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Lil Nas X Updates Fans + Facial Scanning At SF Gay Bars + More

Lil Nas X

Some news stories as we get over Hump Day:

• Variety: Grammy Award winner Lil Nas X took to Instagram today to share with fans that he’s doing better since his arrest in Los Angeles in August including stays in rehab following being diagnosed with bipolar disorder. Continue reading “Lil Nas X Updates Fans + Facial Scanning At SF Gay Bars + More”

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Pride Music: Calum Scott + Whitney Houston ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’

Calum Scott and Whitney Houston (via Instagram)

Today’s Pride Music entry – I’m thinking, “Pride Month, gays like to dance, gays like out UK pop star Calum Scott, and gays LOVE Whitney Houston…”

If you do the math, that makes Scott’s gorgeous re-imagined duet version of Whitney Houston’s 1987 classic “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” a grand slam homerun. Continue reading “Pride Music: Calum Scott + Whitney Houston ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’”

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LGBTQ Critics Announce 2026 Dorian TV Award Nominations

GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics announced its 17th Dorian TV Award nominations today with TRR favorites Heated Rivalry and Hacks (above) leading the nod count.

The 565-member-strong organization, one of the largest entertainment journalists groups in the world, recognizes the best in television and streaming from mainstream content to queer-themed programs. Continue reading “LGBTQ Critics Announce 2026 Dorian TV Award Nominations”