LGBTQ news and entertainment
In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:
• Transgender military service members pushed out under the Trump administration’s anti-trans policy were promised separation pay, but for many of those veterans, the money still hasn’t arrived. Plus,… Continue reading “Podcast: Gay Rom-Com ‘In Between’ + Trans Military Waiting On Separation Pay + More News”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• The Advocate: A Connecticut hospital has agreed to Trump administration demands to stop providing gender-affirming care to minors, leaving transgender youth and their families scrambling amid concerns about continuity of care.
• Gayety: Charlie Gillespie and Justice Smith have officially joined the cast of Heated Rivalry for season two, bringing two fan-favorite characters from Rachel Reid’s beloved Game Changers book series to the screen. Continue reading “CT Hospital Caves To Trump Admin On Gender-Affirming Care + More”
Some news stories I thought worth your time:
• Boy Culture: Florida State Rep. Fabian Basabe (above) has been found liable for sexually harassing 2 staffers and committed battery against both. Basabe was ordered by the jury to pay the young men $450,000 for their pain and suffering. And yet, he has not resigned and is running for re-election.
• Semafor: Sen. John Cornyn (R-TX) threatened to block Trump’s nominees for ambassadorships unless the White House provides proof that it has distributed approved funds for the President’s Emergency Plan For Aids Relief (PEPFAR), a federal program to reduce HIV transmissions worldwide that has saved an estimated 26 million lives since its launch in 2003. Continue reading “Florida State Rep Found Liable For Sexual Harassment + More”
Some news stories you might have missed:
• Gayety: The Colorado Supreme Court handed transgender youth and their families a legal victory this week, ruling that Children’s Hospital Colorado must resume gender-affirming medical care for patients under 18.
• Kenneth-in-the-212: There’s a reason why Kenneth’s long-running ‘Tennis Tuesday’ feature is so popular. You can follow Andrew Morrill here. Continue reading “Good News From Colorado + Tennis Tuesday + More News”
Happy Monday! Some news stories for your perusal:
• Gayety: The upcoming Heartstopper Forever, the film finale set to wrap Nick and Charlie’s story, will move forward without Academy Award winner Olivia Colman, who played Nick’s mother in the first two seasons. Anna Maxwell Martin will step into the role for the film.
• The Advocate: Apple has announced that Tim Cook, one of the most powerful gay men in business, will step down as CEO later this year. Continue reading “‘Heartstopper’ Casting News + Tim Cook Steps Down + More”
In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast, The Netherlands has sworn in its first out Prime Minister, Rob Jetten. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: The Netherlands’ New Prime Minister + Bob Mackie Doc-Film + More News”
Some news items for you as we get over Hump Day:
• Idaho State Journal: An Idaho House committee on Monday advanced House Bill 557 that would block local policies that ban discrimination on the basis of sexual orientation and gender identity. Since 2011, 13 Idaho cities and towns passed nondiscrimination ordinances.
• Variety: Pedro Pascal has come to the rescue agreeing to star in the Todd Haynes 1930s gay romance, De Noche, with Danny Ramirez. The film has been in limbo since Joaquin Phoenix abruptly exited the movie just five days before filming was set to begin in Guadalajara, Mexico, in August 2024. Continue reading “Pedro Pascal Rescues Gay Romance Film + Idaho On LGBTQ Protections + More News”
Some news items for you as we head into the weekend:
• Instinct Magazine: It’s 2025, where Josh Cavallo (above) is still one of the few out gay footballers in the world and a head coach in Brazil used the word “fag” in a recent press event. Continue reading “So Few Out Footballers + ‘Heated Rivalry’ In GQ + More”
Some news stories for you on this Christmas eve:
• Netflix: Check out the newly-released trailer for the highly anticipated Season 2 of The Boyfriend, Japan’s first gay romance reality series.
Across two months, ten men will live together as they share everyday moments, build connections, and navigate the unfolding stories that emerge from communal living. Premieres January 13. Continue reading “Trailer: Season 2 Of ‘The Boyfriend’ + Grindr Robbers Sentenced To Prison + More”
The U.S. House passed a bill on Wednesday that would make doctors and parents criminals for providing gender-affirming medical care to transgender minors, marking the first time Congress has approved a national ban on such treatment. Continue reading “U.S. House Passes National Trans Youth Care Ban”