In a personal essay for Pride Month, out NBC News correspondent Steven Romo shares how much of his childhood revolved around growing up poor and gay. But he goes on to reveal that learning that releasing his secrets would become his superpower. Continue reading “NBC News’ Steven Romo Reveals How Releasing Secrets Became His Superpower”
Oprah Winfrey’s Pride Month Tribute + Pet Shop Boys + More News
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Oprah Winfrey has posted a Pride Month tribute to her gay brother, Jeffrey Lee, who died of AIDS complications in 1989. Continue reading “Oprah Winfrey’s Pride Month Tribute + Pet Shop Boys + More News”
Best & Worst States For LGBTQ Folks + More News
Some news items you might have missed: • USA Today: Out Leadership ranks the business climate for LGBTQ people state by state, mapping out where they can live and work with the least discrimination and hardship. This year, New York comes out on top, and Arkansas lands in last place. Continue reading “Best & Worst States For LGBTQ Folks + More News”
Gay Couples After Work, VINCINT & Adam Lambert Team Up + More News
Some news items you might have missed: • Queerty: Responding to a question in the subreddit r/askgaybros, gays in relationships describe their typical evenings together, and you might be surprised Continue reading “Gay Couples After Work, VINCINT & Adam Lambert Team Up + More News”
Ricky Martin’s Thirst Traps + News Anchor Comes Out On-Air + More
Some news stories you might have missed: • PRIDE: Ricky Martin on why he likes to share racy Instagram posts – “I feel comfortable in my skin. I am a 52-year-old man, and I’m happy in my body. This is me, and I’m healthy! I feel amazing, so here you go. Let’s trigger the algorithm a little bit!” Continue reading “Ricky Martin’s Thirst Traps + News Anchor Comes Out On-Air + More”
Revealing Swimsuit Incident + Kids Shocked People ‘Come Out’ + More News
Some news items you might have missed: • Reddit: A dad asked the “Am I the A-Hole” subreddit if he was wrong after insisting his 18-year-old son buy a more modest swimsuit on a family cruise after the son revealed his revealing Speedo. Continue reading “Revealing Swimsuit Incident + Kids Shocked People ‘Come Out’ + More News”
Zander Murray Defends Teen Goalie From Online Troll + More News
Some news items you might have missed: • Queerty: Out soccer star Zander Murray (above) defended a teenage goalie playing in the Scottish Women’s Premier League from an online middle-aged troll: “What an absolute scumbag.” Continue reading “Zander Murray Defends Teen Goalie From Online Troll + More News”
‘X Factor’ Winner Matt Terry + More News
Some news items you might have missed: • Instinct Magazine: X Factor winner Matt Terry shares about publicly coming out and his poignant new single, “His Car,” which he calls an apology to the first man he ever fell in love with. Continue reading “‘X Factor’ Winner Matt Terry + More News”
Shangela Faces New Allegations Of Sexual Assault + More News
Some news items you might have missed: • OUT: Shangela, a popular drag queen who appeared on RuPaul’s Drag Race and co-hosted We’re Here, is facing multiple new allegations of sexual assault. The drag performer denies the allegations. Continue reading “Shangela Faces New Allegations Of Sexual Assault + More News”
Oscar Nominee Colman Domingo’s New Film Roles + More News
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Colman Domingo, nominated for an Oscar this year for playing civil rights activist Bayard Rustin in the biopic Rustin, has been announced for two more film roles as real-life figures: iconic singer and actor Nat King Cole and Jackson family patriarch Joe Jackson. Continue reading “Oscar Nominee Colman Domingo’s New Film Roles + More News”