LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items for you…
• Hollywood Raw: In a recent podcast interview, Clay Aiken recalls being inadvertently outed in 2006 by Rosie O’Donnell and why he calls that week the “most catastrophic” of his life.
• LGBTQ Nation: A new report shows queer consumers overwhelmingly support inclusive companies. Consistency & brand authenticity is key. Continue reading “Clay Aiken On Being Outed By Rosie O’Donnell + More News”
Happy Friday! Some news stories for you as we head into the weekend:
• Queerty: A gay man writes to “Ask Jake” for advice about his perfect “10” boyfriend – perfect except the bf likes holding hands in public which makes the conservative-raised man self-conscious.
• LGBTQ Nation: An evangelical Christian man in the UK who sued the government for “religious discrimination” after his government employer refused to remove rainbow flags during Pride Month had his lawsuit dismissed by a tribunal. Continue reading “When Holding Hands Is New + Budapest Pride Is A Go + More News”
Break out the champagne! The 16-year reign of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán (above) comes to an end after a crushing election loss on Sunday to his opponent, Péter Magyar.
Magyar’s Tisza Party won 138 of 199 parliamentary seats in a landslide, securing a two-thirds supermajority with nearly 80% turnout, the highest in Hungary’s post-communist history.
As I’ve reported here many times, Orbán – among many horrible decisions – has headed up many virulently anti-LGBTQ policies during his time in office including passing a law labeling queer people “pedophiles,” and banning Budapest Pride making it a criminal offense to attend. Continue reading “Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Loses Reelection Bid”
Some news stories for you as we get over this Hump Day:
• Politico: Hungarian prosecutors are bringing charges against Budapest Mayor Gergely Karácsony over his role in organizing a Pride rally last June in the Hungarian capital, which authorities had previously banned. The government’s ban backfired and drew a crowd of over 100,000 participants. Continue reading “Mayor Targeted For Organizing Massive Pride Rally + More News”
Some news items for your Sunday:
• New Music: Out recording star Reneé Rapp dropped her new album “Bite Me,” this week.
In an interview with Variety she shared, “Everything I make is gay…This time around, I knew what I wanted. I wasn’t making [this album] to impress anyone else. I made it to impress myself.” Continue reading “Reneé Rapp’s New Album ‘Bite Me’ + More News”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• Axios: The dating app Tinder will now verify new users in California using facial recognition technology in an effort to reduce impersonation (“catfishing”).
• Broadway World: Review round-up for the new stage musical Hercules in London’s West End based on the 1997 animated Disney film. Here’s a tease of easy-on-the-eyes-and-ears leading man Luke Brady singing “Go The Distance” (photo – Matt Crockett). Continue reading “West End “Hercules” Goes The Distance + Dating App Adopts Facial Recognition Tech + More News”
Over 100,000 LGBTQ community members and allies marched in Budapest’s Pride parade today, in spite of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban’s efforts to ban the event.
In March, Orban’s Fidesz party passed anti-LGBTQ legislation prohibiting public events that allegedly “promote” homosexuality. But the gays refused to stand down. Continue reading “Over 100K March At Budapest Pride Defying Hungarian Prime Minister”
Some news items you might have missed:
• Gay Times: As Brokeback Mountain celebrates its 20th anniversary, the film’s star, Jake Gyllenhaal, has shared a “profound” moment he had with a fan during the film’s initial release.
• OUT: Chicago could become first airport in the U.S. to have a gay bar as the city’s most popular queer bar, Sidetracks, has filed a proposal to open a venue at O’Hare. Continue reading “Jake Gyllenhaal’s ‘Brokeback Mountain’ Memory + More News”
Hungary’s parliament (above) has approved an amendment to the country’s constitution that allows the government to ban public events held by LGBTQ communities like Budapest’s annual Pride parade which draws tens of thousands each year. Continue reading “Hungary Approves Constitutional Amendment To Ban LGBTQ Events”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • GLAAD: The 36th Annual GLAAD Media Awards were presented last night at the Beverly Hilton Hotel in Los Angeles hosted by the hilarious Michael Urie (above). Hit the link for full list of honorees. The event will stream on Hulu beginning Saturday, April 12. • New Music: Out recording artist Lucy Dacus drops her new album, Forever Is A Feeling. Check out the dreamy-yet-playful music video for “Best Guess,” an ode to long-term partnership. Continue reading “36th GLAAD Media Awards + New Music From Lucy Dacus + More”