LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items you might have missed:
• Boy Culture: Excellent review of the new gay biker-themed drama Pillion (lead photo) starring Alexander Skarsgård as “a commanding Dom in an uncompromisingly queer film that fluctuates between the hard shell and the soft underbelly of a uniquely gay male way of life.” Now playing in select theaters. Continue reading “Alexander Skarsgård ‘Pillion’ Captivates Audiences + More News”
Some news stories as we kick off the week:
• The Advocate: A North Carolina county dissolved its entire library board for refusing to remove book about a trans kid.
• Human Rights Campaign: The longtime LGBTQ rights organization mourns the loss of Rob Reiner, whose tireless LGBTQ activism set the stage for marriage equality in the U.S. Continue reading “Library Board Dissolved For Refusing To Ban LGBTQ Book + More News”
Australian Trump supporter Mark Da Costa has closed his Bueno Eatery cafe in Sydney after just six weeks blaming “snowflakes” and the “left-wing fake vegan community” for his failure. This comes after a series of internet scuffles where he attacked the LGBTQ community, and declared his venue a “Donald Trump safe zone” where he served pancakes with “a side of racism.” Continue reading “Australia: Anti-LGBTQ MAGA Cafe Folds In Six Weeks”
Some news items you might have missed: • OUT: Check out this year’s OUT100 honoring the most impactful change makers of 2024 in the LGBTQ community. The year’s very worthy honorees include Cynthia Erivo, Rachel Maddow, Jonathan Groff, my friend Tony Morrison (GLAAD Director of Communications – top right photo) and 97 more. Continue reading “2024 OUT100 Honorees Announced + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • Queerty: Fans are excited to get a first-look at out actor Jonathan Bailey in the upcoming Jurassic World Rebirth. Continue reading “First Look: Jonathan Bailey In Upcoming ‘Jurassic’ Film + More News”
Some news item you might have missed: • The Advocate: Mirco Olivieri (above), who was convicted for stopping an anti-LGBTQ assault during Sydney WorldPride last year, had his conviction overturned in court earlier this month. Olivieri stepped in when he saw two large men bullying a young gay man. Continue reading “WorldPride Hero’s Conviction Reversed + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • Queerty: A new production of the mega-musical CATS set to open in NYC in June 2024 promises an “immersive competition with all new ballroom and club beats, runway ready choreography, and an edgy eleganza makeover that moves the action from junkyard to runway.” Continue reading “‘CATS’ Musical Returns To NYC + Exploring Queer Sydney + More News”
Prime Minister Anthony Albanese marches in 2023 Sydney Mardi Gras Parade (photo: official Twitter)
Melbourne, Australia, went pink last night in honor of international pop star and hometown girl Olivia Newton-John, whose journey with cancer came to an end Monday. How beautiful. Continue reading “Australia Goes Pink In Honor Of Olivia Newton-John”
Toby Rudolf (via Instagram)