LGBTQ news and entertainment
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”
Thanks to a state law signed by Gov. Ron DeSantis (R) last year, the LGBTQ center at the University of North Florida has been forced to close. Continue reading “University Of North Florida Forced To Close LGBTQ Center”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Gerald Declan Radford (above), the Florida man who claimed he was acting in self-defense when he fatally shot a gay man in a dog park last month, has been arrested and charged with murder and a hate crime. Continue reading “Charged With Hate Crime After Killing Gay Man In Dog Park + More News”
A settlement over Florida’s “Don’t Say Gay” law will allow students and teachers to speak about sexual orientation and gender identity in the classroom if it’s not part of a lesson. Continue reading “Settlement Reached In FL “Don’t Say Gay” Law, Discussion Of Sexual/Gender ID Allowed”
Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: Queer Eye host Jonathan Van Ness has been accused of having “rage issues” on the set of the hit Netflix reality show, with sources describing Van Ness as a “monster,” and a “nightmare.” Continue reading “Jonathan Van Ness Accused Of ‘Rage’ Issues + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: The state of Florida is rescinding a rule that allows transgender individuals to alter their driver’s licenses when they transition. “Misrepresenting one’s gender, understood as sex, on a driver’s license constitutes fraud… and subjects an offender to criminal and civil penalties.” Continue reading “Florida Reverses On Trans Driver’s License Changes + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • NBC News: Students at the University of North Florida protested the imminent closing of the school’s four diversity centers, including the campus LGBTQ center, after the Florida Board of Governors voted to prohibit funding for diversity, equity, and inclusion programs. Continue reading “Univ. Of North Florida To Close LGBTQ Center + Marriage In Greece + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • OUT: If you’ve seen the current psychological thriller Saltburn (starring Jacob Elordi), you know about a certain scene in a bathtub. Elordi dropped by The Tonight Show this week and was invited to smell a scented candle inspired by that infamous scene. He’s a good sport… Continue reading “‘Jacob Elordi’s Bathwater’ Candle + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • Axios: Florida House Republicans introduced new legislation Wednesday that would restrict certain flags in government buildings and schools, bringing the state one step closer to banning emblems like the LGBTQ+ pride flag. Continue reading “Florida Eyes Banning Pride Flags + More News”
Some news items I think are worth your time: • OUT: The Season 16 premiere of RuPaul’s Drag Race reported record-high ratings for the series. Continue reading “‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Premiere Scores Record Ratings + More News”