LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news stories for you on this gorgeous Saturday in Las Vegas:
• Pink News: In a recent interview, Barry Manilow said that coming out sooner than he did “would have killed” his career. In a separate chat with GMA, he shared about his journey with lung cancer, “I’m doing good.” Continue reading “Barry Manilow On Cancer Progress & Coming Out + More News”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• WeHo Times: A MAGA social media personality (pretending to be a CNN reporter) confronted a West Hollywood couple holding their baby and questioned them about claims that gay male parents are “statistically more likely to be child molesters.” One of the dads ended up punching the “personality,” leading to their arrest. Continue reading “MAGA Personality Confronts Gay Dads Holding Baby, Invokes Pedophilia + More”
Some news stories for you on this beautiful Saturday in Las Vegas:
• Queerty: “Heated Rivalry” star François Arnaud (lead photo) is poised to enter his leading man era in the upcoming indie film F*cktoys, where he plays a blonde, rich bad-boy with abs of steel. Continue reading “François Arnaud’s Upcoming Indie Film + Cynthia Erivo Is ‘Dracula’ + More”
The 2026 Golden Globe Award nominations have been announced with “One Battle After Another” scoring the most nods with nine nominations.
TRR favorite “WICKED: For Good” is in the mix with Cynthia Erivo (Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Motion Picture – Musical or Comedy) and Ariana Grande (Best Performance by a Female Actor in a Supporting Role in any Motion Picture) being recognized in separate acting categories. Continue reading “Cynthia Erivo Makes History As 2026 Golden Globe Noms Announced”
Those rapturous witches of Oz are still making marvelous magic at the box office as Universal’s Thanksgiving tentpole Wicked: For Good soared to $150 million in North America in its first weekend of release and $226 million worldwide. Continue reading “‘Wicked: For Good’ Conjures Up $150M Opening Weekend”
Some news items you might have missed:
• Queerty: Tom Ford has announced his next movie project – an adaptation of Anne Rice’s 1982 novel Cry to Heaven. The wild story of identity and betrayal centers on 18th century castrated singers. The cast includes Nicholas Hoult and Aaron Taylor-Johnson as well as pop star Adele in her acting debut. Continue reading “Tom Ford’s Next Movie Project + Trump And ‘Bubba?’ + More”
Tony/Grammy/Emmy Award winner Cynthia Erivo can now add “bodyguard” to her already lengthy resume.
Erivo jumped into action after a wild fan rushed Ariana Grande at the red carpet premiere of Wicked: For Good in Singapore. Erivo immediately inserted herself between the man and Ariana as he tried to throw his arms around her before security stepped in. Continue reading “Cynthia Erivo Stops Wild Fan From Assaulting Ariana Grande”
With less than two months from the release of WICKED: For Good, today the powers that be drop this brand-new “final” trailer for the thrilling conclusion of the magical, musical tale of “Elphaba” (Cynthia Erivo), “Glinda” (Ariana Grande) & the fate of Oz. Continue reading “Final Trailer: ‘WICKED: For Good’”
The famed Hollywood Bowl hosted three sold-out performances of the legendary Andrew Lloyd Webber/Tim Rice rock musical Jesus Christ Superstar this past weekend.
The event starred two spectacular out talents – Tony Award winner/Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo as “Jesus Christ,” and American Idol alum Adam Lambert (fresh off his run on Broadway in Cabaret) as “Judas.”
Continue reading “Video: Cynthia Erivo + Adam Lambert in ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ At Hollywood Bowl”
Some news items you might have missed:
• Them: The Stonewall National Monument website seemingly erased nearly every mention of bisexuality from its website right before Pride month. This comes after the Trump administration erased all mentions of trans people from the same site earlier this year.
• New Music: Out recording artist Nieri drops this edgy, sexy music video for his new single “Architecture” – a bold reclamation of power. The track fuses dance, funk, and sleek pop into a fearless anthem about breaking free from abusive relationships and reclaiming control. Continue reading “New Music From Nieri + Stonewall National Monument + More News”