LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• ABC News: The new documentary, Late to the Party, shares the stories of queer individuals who came out later in life – from an ex-military man to a Black Baptist church leader to a man finally stepping into his truth at 90 years old. Airs June 6 on ABC, streaming next day on Hulu. Continue reading “New Doc ‘Late To The Party’ + South America’s 1st Out Pro Boxer + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Hill: A new poll shows 77% of LGBTQ likely voters say they plan to cast their ballot for Vice President Kamala Harris in the November election versus just 8% who say they will vote for Donald Trump. Continue reading “Harris Has Massive Lead With LGBTQ Voters + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • New Music: “Gravity,” from pop/rockers Pale Waves, pulls from lead singer Heather Baron-Gracie’s own experiences of dating a woman who was struggling with her sexuality and couldn’t choose between their relationship or her religion. Continue reading “Pale Waves’ GRAVITY + Texas Town Kills Diversity Committee + More News”
Hello from Athens, Greece – the birthplace of the Olympics! Hubby Michael and I are about to embark on an Atlantis Cruise from lovely Greece to Barcelona, Spain, over the next two weeks. Wheee!! I will be posting each day but my times will be a bit off with the Euro time change. Thanks to all the regular readers who check in each day. It’s always more fun when you’re here 🙂 Continue reading “Greetings From Athens + Simone Biles Does It Again + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Hill: A campaign spokesman for Vice President Kamala Harris said that Harris will be at the Sept. 10 debate hosted by ABC News — to which Trump and President Biden had both previously agreed — regardless of Trump’s attendance. Continue reading “Harris Will Show For ABC Debate With Or Without Trump + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • Metro Weekly: U.S. track star Trey Cunningham (above), a silver medalist at the 2022 World Athletics Championships, has come out publicly as gay. The 25-year-old narrowly missed out on a Team USA spot for the Paris Olympics. Continue reading “Track Star Trey Cunningham Comes Out + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • CNN: Longtime Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon reported to a federal prison in Danbury, Connecticut, on Monday to begin a four-month sentence for defying a congressional subpoena after running out of delay tactics. #FAFO Continue reading “Trump Adviser Reports To Prison + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: Protestors threatened to ruin the first-ever Pride event in Canyon County, Idaho, but the community came together and thousands showed up. Continue reading “Thousands Show Up For First Idaho County Pride Event + More”
Some news items worth your time: • The Advocate: Out actor Zane Phillips (Fire Island, Glamorous) says attending a local theater camp in small town Texas was the beginning of his learning to accept his sexuality. “Without it, I wouldn’t have met a lot of the people who guided me to this place of being confident in myself and being okay with myself.” Continue reading “Theater Is Where Zane Phillips Learned To Accept Himself + More”
Some news items you might find interesting: • Metro Weekly: A Missouri appeals court ruled that a transgender man is entitled to more than $4 million in damages for discrimination after being barred from the boys’ locker room when he was enrolled in public school over a decade ago. Continue reading “$4 Million Ruling For Trans Man Barred From Locker Room + More News”