LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• Gayety: Heartstopper star Kit Connor (above) has reportedly been cast as “Cyclops” in the upcoming new X-Men movie from Marvel Studios. #perfectcasting Continue reading “Kit Connor To Play ‘Cyclops’ In X-Men Movie + More”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• ExtraTV: Out Olympic medalist Gus Kenworthy is engaged after proposing to boyfriend Andrew Rigby in Spain. Congrats, guys!
• Boy Culture: Matt Rettenmund revisits the 1990 neo-noir thriller “After Dark, My Sweet” starring the still-foxy Jason Patric.
• Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out this week’s round-up of the latest LGBTQ (and adjacent) publications including the latest from Gay City News reporting on the possible return of gay bathhouses in NYC.
• The Advocate: A new “code of practice” is now in effect across England, Scotland and Wales that says bathrooms, changing rooms and hospital wards designated for women or for men must exclude transgender men and women. No word yet on how the new rule will be enforced.
• Queerty: What to watch? Check out the 2022 docuseries titled Colosseum, an eight-part look at gladiators – “the heavyweight champions of the Roman empire.” Available on HISTORY (formerly The History Channel). HISTORY, you have my attention…trailer below.
Gladiators were the heavyweight champions of the Roman empire. Here’s a sneak peek into the limited documentary series, Colosseum. Don’t miss the premiere, Sunday, July 17 at 9/8c only on The HISTORY Channel. #ColosseumHistory pic.twitter.com/n7KVwb4yvq
— HISTORY (@HISTORY) July 5, 2022
• The Daily Beast: Trump’s failing Truth Social platform continues its downward spiral as daily active users have reportedly plummeted from 436,000 in July 2025 to only 261,000 one year later.
• ABC News: Sen. Mitch McConnell issued a statement today saying he has been discharged from the rehabilitation center where he had been recovering after a fall and will continue to recover at home.
While his office has released two photographs of McConnell since his hospitalization, the Kentucky senator has not been seen in public.
Statement from Sen. Mitch McConnell: “Earlier today, I was discharged from the rehabilitation center to continue my recovery at home…” pic.twitter.com/FiTwmEqoQt
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) August 6, 2026
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• Deadline: Boy George has withdrawn from the West End revival of Jesus Christ Superstar just days before he was set to appear in the role of “King Herod,” apparently as a result of the singer’s recent release of a pro-Israel song that disputes the charge of genocide and calls pro-Palestine supporters “sheep.” The song is no longer available online.
• Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out this week’s round-up of LGBTQ (and adjacent) publications including the latest from Adelante Magazine. Continue reading “Boy George Withdraws From ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ + More”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• The Advocate: A federal judge has rejected the Trump administration’s bid to dismiss transgender Air Force troops’ retirement lawsuit.
The plaintiffs – including Master Sgt. Logan Ireland (above) – are suing after the government unlawfully stripped them of retirement pay and benefits after promising they could leave military service with early retirement.
• Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out this week’s round-up of LGBTQ (and adjacent) publications including “Off Campus” star Belmont Cameli covering the latest from OUT Magazine.
Continue reading “Judge Rejects Trump Admin’s Bid To Dismiss Trans Military Lawsuit + More”
Some news items for you as we march over this Hump Day:
• Media Matters: Megyn Kelly told her listeners on Sirius XM yesterday that she’s thankful “perverted” Pride Month is over. Hard to believe she was ever considered a legitimate journalist.
• Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out this week’s round-up of LGBTQ (and adjacent) publications including the latest from DNA Magazine. Continue reading “Megyn Kelly Thankful ‘Perverted’ Pride Month Is Over + More News”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• Substack: Pete Buttigieg said Friday that an anonymous child protective services allegation brought police and a Child Protective Services worker to his family’s home this week, forced his 4-year-old twins into forensic interviews, and left him briefly separated from them before authorities concluded the report was false.
Note – the kids are not, and were not, at risk. Hit the link – this is hideous. Continue reading “Pete Buttigieg’s Family Swatted By False CPS Report + More”
Happy Monday! Some news items for you as we head into the week:
• Queerty: A 40-something gay man turns to advice column “Ask Jake” about how/why his ‘type’ has shifted from twinks to men with ‘dad bods.’ Jake’s answer is right on target.
• Outsports: Two gay soccer fans (boyfriends) kissed passionately after a Mexico World Cup win in an image that has gone viral. “It was incredible to see so many beautiful messages about love and diversity,” one of them shared. Continue reading “Attraction To Dad Bods + World Cup Kiss Goes Viral + More”
Some news stories for you as we cruise through the week:
• Outsports: The York Revolution — a minor league baseball team in Pennsylvania — canceled its Pride Night game because some of the players refused to wear a Pride jersey. The club said it will still have a “Pride Night” at the ballpark… there just won’t be a baseball game. Continue reading “Baseball Team Cancels Pride Game + Pride Month Comebacks + More”
Some news stories for you on this cloudless 100 degree day in Las Vegas:
• The Advocate: The Trump administration is considering restoring an LGBTQ youth crisis hotline nearly a year after shutting them down.
• Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out this week’s round-up of LGBTQ (and adjacent) publications including the latest from Watermark Magazine remembering the 10th anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting. Continue reading “LGBTQ Youth Crisis Hotline + Fox News Proves Pride Is Fun + More”
Some news items you might have missed:
• LGBTQ Nation: A new poll conducted by GLAAD shows that large majorities of Americans support companies that support Pride as well as politicians who oppose anti-LGBTQ+ attacks.
• Queerty: Anti-LGBTQ Rep. Andy Ogles (R-TN) addressed the arrival of Pride Month by tweeting “Homosexuality has no place in America,” then adding, “Happy Nuclear Family Month.” He later deleted the post claiming a staffer wrote it. Sure, Andy…and the dog ate your homework. Continue reading “Americans Support Companies That Support Pride + More News”