LGBTQ news and entertainment
Out recording artists Tracy Chapman and TJ Osbourne of Brothers Osbourne scored two top honors at the 2023 Country Music Association Awards this week. Continue reading “It Was A Gay Ole Time At This Year’s CMAs”
Out singer/songwriter John Duff drops his new single, “Gravity,” which he says is “technically my first love song, and that feels amazing.” Continue reading “New Music: John Duff ‘Gravity’”
Some news items you might have missed: • OUT: Lots of love for queer recording artists in today’s 2024 Grammy Award nominations including Victoria Monét, boygenius, Brothers Osborne, Troye Sivan and more. Continue reading “Grammy Love For LGBTQ Music Artists + More News”
The judge overseeing Donald Trump’s classified documents case in Florida has again rejected the Donald’s request to delay the start date for the trial. Continue reading “Judge (Again) Denies Trump Request To Delay Documents Trial”
Israel has agreed to daily 4-hour pauses in its attacks on Northern Gaza to allow civilians to leave the area. This comes after days of pressure from President Biden amid mounting casualties. Continue reading “Israel Agrees To Daily Pauses To Allow Civilians To Flee Gaza”
Some news items you might have missed: • Pink News: The Trevor Project is the latest organization to quit X (formerly Twitter) since Elon Musk’s takeover of the platform due to “the increasing hate and vitriol…targeting the LGBTQ community.” Continue reading “Trevor Project Quits X Over Spike In Hate Speech + More News”
Sen. Joe Manchin (D-WV) has announced he will not run for re-election in 2024. The move leaves his Senate seat wide-open in deep red West Virginia, putting the Democrats majority at risk. Continue reading “Dem Sen. Joe Manchin Will Not Seek Re-Election”
Throwing it back to 2014 for some #TBT action via the Dating Game-themed music video, “Somebody 4 Everybody,” from award-winning singer/songwriter Matt Zarley. The video is upbeat, fun, and full of flirtation. Who can’t use a bit of that today? Continue reading “#TBT: Matt Zarley Finds ‘Somebody 4 Everybody’”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: The state of Mississippi has elected Fabian Nelson (above) as its first out gay lawmaker. Continue reading “Mississippi Elects 1st Out Gay Lawmaker + More News”
High school senior Max Hightower was cast as the lead in his school’s musical production of Oklahoma! as “Curley” in Sherman, Texas. But then the principal decided Max wouldn’t be allowed to play the role because he’s a transgender male. Continue reading “High School Bans Trans Senior From Playing Lead In OKLAHOMA!”