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Halloween Costume Round-Up + Gay Couple Sues Lufthansa Airlines + More

Lufthansa Airlines (via Depositphotos)

Some news stories to start your week:

• LGBTQ Nation: Lufthansa Airlines will face a lawsuit brought by a gay couple that has accused an employee of outing them to the government of Saudi Arabia, where homosexuality is outlawed.

A staffer for Lufthansa at Riyadh’s airport allegedly harassed the couple over their relationship status, refusing to believe they were married and loudly demeaning them.

About a month later, one of the couple discovered that his marital status on his Saudi government profile was changed from “single” to “married.” Continue reading “Halloween Costume Round-Up + Gay Couple Sues Lufthansa Airlines + More”

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Luke Evans To Star In Broadway Revival Of ‘The Rocky Horror Show’

L-R Luke Evans, Tim Curry as "Dr. Frank-N-Furter" in The Rocky Horror Show

Luke Evans, the handsome out actor who portrayed “Gaston” in the live-action remake of Disney’s Beauty and the Beast, has been announced to make his Broadway debut as “Dr. Frank-N-Furter” in a new revival of The Rocky Horror Show. Continue reading “Luke Evans To Star In Broadway Revival Of ‘The Rocky Horror Show’”

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Real Life Experience With ‘Conversion Therapy’ + Twink To Twunk + More

Nurse Blake shares his painful 3 year journey through conversion therapy

Some news items for your as we head into the weekend:

• HuffPost: Nurse Blake (above), a former nurse-turned-content creator, shares his 3-year experience of being forced to undergo so-called ‘conversion therapy’ and the damage it did. “I wasn’t sleeping. I was barely eating. I felt like a ghost moving through the world and trying to take up less space every day.”

• New Music: Pop artist and virtuoso pianist Micah McLaurin drops his glossy new pop bop “Dancing With My Broken Heart.” The new single turns heartache into neon-drenched pure pop joy as a reminder that sometimes healing shows up on the dance floor. Continue reading “Real Life Experience With ‘Conversion Therapy’ + Twink To Twunk + More”

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Broadway’s CABARET To Close Early + More News

Billy Porter in 'CABARET at the Kit Kat Club' (promo photo)

Some news items for your Sunday:

• BroadwayWorld: Broadway’s Cabaret revival will close a month earlier than previously announced. Additionally, the show’s current “Emcee” – Tony winner Billy Porter (above) – will not appear in the remainder of the run due to a case of sepsis.

The production’s two alternates for the role, Marty Lauter and David Merino, who have delivered strong performances throughout the run, will share the role for the final performances. Continue reading “Broadway’s CABARET To Close Early + More News”

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Jane Krakowski In Broadway’s OH, MARY! + More News

Tony Award winner Jane Krakowski

Some news items you might have missed:

• Playbill: Tony-winning stage (Nine) and screen (30 Rock) star Jane Krakowski will take over the title role in Broadway’s Oh, Mary! for an eight-week engagement. The show earned two 2025 Tony Awards: Lead Actor in a Play and Director of a Play.

• them: The state of Florida is now arresting people (4 so far) for using rainbow chalk on crosswalks. One man who walked across the Pulse memorial crosswalk with colored chalk on his shoes was charged with “defacing a traffic device,” but a judge ordered his release. Continue reading “Jane Krakowski In Broadway’s OH, MARY! + More News”

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‘Superman’/’Priscilla’ Star Terence Stamp Dies At 87 + More News

Terence Stamp, star of "Superman" and Priscilla, Queen of the Desert" has died at the age of 87

For your Sunday perusal:

• EXTRATV: Terence Stamp — who scored with audiences in the box-office smashes “Superman” (1978) as the evil General Zod, and ground-breaking “The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert” (1994) as trans character Bernadette — has died at 87.

A Broadway star, an Oscar and Golden Globe nominee, a 60s sex symbol – Stamp did it all. Rest well, Terence Stamp. Continue reading “‘Superman’/’Priscilla’ Star Terence Stamp Dies At 87 + More News”

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Broadway’s ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ To Hit Movie Theaters + More News

Merrily We Roll Along

Some news items you might have missed:

• Broadway World: The pro-shot of the Tony Award-winning Broadway revival of Merrily We Roll Along (above) will be released in movie theaters worldwide December 5, 2025.

• LGBTQ Nation: Puerto Rican Gov. Jenniffer González-Colón (R) has signed a bill banning gender-affirming care for trans youth under 21. The legislation bans both gender-affirming surgeries (which are rarely performed on minors anyway) and hormone therapy. Continue reading “Broadway’s ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ To Hit Movie Theaters + More News”

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Iconic TV Mom/LGBTQ Ally June Lockhart Turns 100 + More News

June Lockhart in "Lost In Space"

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• Boy Culture: June Lockhart, one of the greatest TV moms ever (“Lassie,” “Lost in Space”) turns 100 today. Click below to watch the longtime LGBTQ ally call out talk show host Virginia Graham (in 1970!) for homophobic remarks. Continue reading “Iconic TV Mom/LGBTQ Ally June Lockhart Turns 100 + More News”