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Bear Dating App Growlr To Get A Big Update + Michael Johnston + More

Gay bears in love

Some news stories I thought worth your time:

• Queerty: The bear-centric dating app Growlr has been acquired by the company that owns gay dating apps Scruff and Jack’d. The new owners are reportedly planning big changes for the app that serves around half a million users each day.

• Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out this week’s round-up of LGBTQ (and adjacent) publications including the latest from Attitude Magazine featuring out actor Michael Johnston chatting on his hit film Obsession. Continue reading “Bear Dating App Growlr To Get A Big Update + Michael Johnston + More”

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Bear Week Felt Different This Year In The Age Of Ozempic

Bear Week in Provincetown

The New York Times takes a deep dive into how weight-loss drugs like GLP-1s are impacting the gay bear community and how Provincetown’s Bear Week felt different this year.

Continue reading “Bear Week Felt Different This Year In The Age Of Ozempic”

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Patti LuPone Slays + Photo Book Celebrates Bears + More

Patti LuPone on Atlantis Cruise

Some news stories I thought worth your time:

• Atlantis Cruise: After all the drama of the Atlantis Cruise I’m currently on being denied docking in Turkey and Egypt, LGBTQ ally and Broadway legend Patti LuPone gave two spectacular concerts onboard last night and took this photo of the audience (I’m hidden behind her in the pic).

• Queerty: The new coffee table book  BIGGER by photographer Joseph Wolfgang Ohlert celebrates bigger guys & bear beauty. Continue reading “Patti LuPone Slays + Photo Book Celebrates Bears + More”

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Sam Asghari Promotes Gay-Themed Short Film + More News

Sam Asghari (screen cap)

Some news stories for you as we head into the weekend:

• The Fight: Fresh off his recent cover feature for Playgirl, Britney Spears’ ex, Sam Asghari (above), is using his heightened profile to bring mainstream attention to a poignant new short film titled Freedom of the Fly, which centers on the life of a gay Muslim man. Continue reading “Sam Asghari Promotes Gay-Themed Short Film + More News”

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Bear World TV: Entertainment, Nightlife, Pop Culture News For The Bear Community

The hosts of Bear World TV (photo: Nathan Noyes)

The furry folks at Bear World Magazine have launched its new video endeavor – Bear World TV.

The video platform delivers weekly two-minute segments created by and for the bear community that highlight diverse facets of bear life, including nightlife, travel, pop culture, humor, and community events. Continue reading “Bear World TV: Entertainment, Nightlife, Pop Culture News For The Bear Community”

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History Of Bear Culture + Live ‘Frozen’ Now Streaming + More News

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• Them: Everything you need to know about the rich history of the bear community.

• Broadway World: The much-anticipated proshot of Frozen is now on Disney+. Recorded onstage at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, the spectacular Tony-nominated stage musical features the cast of the acclaimed London production. Continue reading “History Of Bear Culture + Live ‘Frozen’ Now Streaming + More News”