LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items for you as we head over Hump Day:
• Billboard: Dolly Parton stars in “9 to 5”-themed coffee commercial filmed a month before her passing. The Cup of Ambition coffee line supports Parton’s Imagination Library.
Continue reading “Dolly’s “9 To 5” Coffee Ad Spot + Serbia’s 1st Out Gay Prez + More”
In this week’s LGBTQ+ news headlines: Grindr has agreed to pay $35 million to settle a lawsuit over claims it shared users’ sensitive data, including their HIV status. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Remembering Dolly Parton +Grindr Lawsuit + More”
Some memes that caught my eye this month that made me laugh (or think) this month…
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Nashville International Airport, also known as BNA, have announced their intent to name BNA in honor of Dolly Parton, creating a lasting tribute to her indelible legacy and the generations of people she inspired across Tennessee and around the world. Continue reading “Tennessee Gov. Announces Plan To Rename Nashville Airport After Dolly”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• Them: Dolly Parton’s chauffeur and assistant of 30+ years was a trans man she supported and loved. Dolly thanked Jason Pirro — who spoke to the press in 1990 — multiple times over the years in album liner notes and her memoir. Continue reading “Dolly Parton’s Chauffeur Of 30+ Years Was Trans Man She Loved + More News”
Some news items for you
• New York City: In honor of the late, great Dolly Parton, the Empire State Building sparkled in pink light tonight at 9:25 in honor of her hit film, “Nine To Five.” Continue reading “Empire State Goes Pink For Parton + New Music From Sam Smith + More”
International superstar Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80 in Nashville, according to a video message released by her family. Her passing comes after a brief battle with cancer.
I am absolutely gutted by the news.
Continue reading “International Superstar Dolly Parton Has Died At 80”
Some news stories to start your week:
• PEOPLE: Country superstar Dolly Parton accepted the Jean Hersholt Humanitarian Award from the Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences in a video message on Sunday Nov. 16 at the 2025 Governors Awards.
The win marks the first Oscar for Parton, who has twice been nominated for Best Original Song. Continue reading “Dolly Parton’s 1st Oscar + CHESS Opens On Bway + More News”
Some news stories I thought worth your time:
• People: A week after global superstar Dolly Parton postponed her Las Vegas residency due to unspecified health struggles, her sister Freida Parton took to Facebook to ask fans for their prayers. Dolly later issued a video saying she’s ok.
I ain’t dead yet! pic.twitter.com/Mp553laadI
— Dolly Parton (@DollyParton) October 8, 2025
• The Advocate: Here are the 10 states with the fewest same-sex couples living together per capita (all of which lean Republican). Continue reading “Dolly Parton Assures Fans: “I’m Not Dying” + More News”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• The Advocate: Same-sex weddings have boosted state and local economies by $6 billion since marriage equality became the law of the land ten years ago. Continue reading “Same-Sex Weddings Add $6 Billion To Economy + More News”
