LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items from the day:
• Boy Culture: Terrific recap/review of this year’s strip-tastic Broadway Bares event which scored a record-breaking $2,447,967 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Tons and tons of photos at the link. Continue reading “‘Broadway Bares’ Record-Breaking Haul + SCOTUS Rules In Favor Of PrEP Coverage + More”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• Them: Everything you need to know about the rich history of the bear community.
• Broadway World: The much-anticipated proshot of Frozen is now on Disney+. Recorded onstage at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, the spectacular Tony-nominated stage musical features the cast of the acclaimed London production. Continue reading “History Of Bear Culture + Live ‘Frozen’ Now Streaming + More News”
Some news items from the day:
• The Advocate: A new Gallup poll shows public support sinking for transgender athletes to play based on gender identity – 69% of Americans want sports segregated based on birth certificates, not gender identity.
• Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out the latest in LGBTQ publications this week including now-retired out Olympic diving champ Tom Daley covering OUT Magazine. Continue reading “Tom Daley Covers OUT + Support For Trans Athletes Declines + More News”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • Them: Wayne Brady, who came out as pansexual in 2023, shared in a recent podcast interview that it was his daughter, Maile, who first told him about pansexuality. • Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out the latest in LGBTQ publications this week including DNA Magazine’s Pride issue featuring cover guy Vlad Parker. Continue reading “Wayne Brady + Support For Marriage Equality + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Donald Trump has threatened to yank California’s federal funding over one trans student’s sports participation. He doesn’t have that power, but the state sports authority made a change to its rules anyway. • Outsports: Jason Collins, the first publicly out active gay NBA player, married his husband, film producer Brunson Green, over the weekend in Austin, Texas. Continue reading “Trump Threatens CA Funding Over 1 Trans Athlete + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: Serial liar former Rep. George Santos (R-NY) cried and begged for a presidential pardon in a recent TV interview saying he’s worried about being “seriously harmed” in prison by immigrants angered by his anti-immigration rhetoric. #NoSympathy • Gay Times: Leo Woodall (The White Lotus) actor and Sebastian Stan (Thunderbolts) are set to play a couple in Justin Kurzel’s upcoming project, Burning Rainbow Farm. Continue reading “Crying George Santos Pleads For Presidential Pardon + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed three anti-transgender bills on Friday telling the state’s Republican-controlled legislature to “focus on real issues that matter and impact people’s everyday lives.” • LGBTQ Nation: You must read this moving excerpt from The Untold Story of Scott Hoying, Pentatonix Star, by the singer’s mother, Connie, who shares how she reacted to her son’s coming out and her deep regret for taking him to conversion therapy. I’m a huge fan of the Grammy winning group. Continue reading “Memoir By Pentatonix Star’s Mom + Anti-Trans Bills In AZ + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • OUT: With the 2025 Tony Award nominations announced, here’s a list of LGBTQ nominees to root for including “Best Actor” nominees Jonathan Groff and Cole Escola, and “Best Costume Design” nominee Paul Tazewell. • Erin In The Morning: The Trump administration released its pseudoscientific report pushing anti-transgender conversion therapy and junk science. Erin fact-checks the many falsehoods. Continue reading “LGBTQ Tony Award Nominees To Root For + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Caftan Chronicles: In-depth chat with porn-sensation turned recording artist Colton Ford about his music, leaving OnlyFans, life in Palm Springs and more. • Kenneth-in-the-212: This week’s Tennis Tuesday over at KIT212 is a serious service winner. More at the link. Continue reading “Tennis Anyone? + Colton Ford On Leaving OnlyFans + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • Pink News: Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) trolled Republican efforts to defund PBS during a recent congressional hearing, sarcastically asking if beloved Sesame Street characters Bert & Ernie were “part of an extreme homosexual agenda.” Continue reading “Bert & Ernie In Congress + Miami Beach Pride + More News”