LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items I thought worth your time: • New Music: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande deliver big time in WICKED (just saw it today – review coming). Erivo more than makes the spectacular “Defying Gravity” her own. I loved it all but if you’re looking for the “money moment” jump to the 4:20 mark. Continue reading “Cynthia Erivo ‘Defying Gravity’ + Khalid Comes Out + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • Talking Points Memo: As publisher of his university’s conservative magazine in 2002, Pete Hegseth (former Fox News weekend host and Donald Trump’s pick for Secretary of Defense) and his editorial team penned essays railing against efforts to promote diversity on campus and the immoral “homosexual lifestyle.” Continue reading “Pete Hegseth’s Anti-LGBTQ College Rants + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • PEOPLE: John Krasinski is PEOPLE’s 2024 “Sexiest Man Alive.” Continue reading “John Krasinski PEOPLE’s 2024 Sexiest Man Alive + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • Gay Times: Billie Eilish, Chappell Roan, and Beyoncé (above) are among the LGBTQ artists and allies that have scored major Grammy nominations. Continue reading “Grammy Nominations + People’s March On Washington + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • Huffpost: Twenty years later, “Mean Girls” actor Jonathan Bennett is upping queer representation starring in a new TV movie trilogy, “The Groomsmen,” and hosting a Christmas reality series for the Hallmark Channel. Continue reading “Jonathan Bennett Gets Busy For Christmas + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Guardian: Out action star Luke Evans (Beauty and the Beast, Nine Perfect Strangers) reveals in his new memoir, “I was bullied for being gay before I even understood what it meant.” His new action film, Weekend in Taiwan opens November 8. Continue reading “Action Star Luke Evans’ New Memoir + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: A new survey shows that 54% of likely voters believe political attack ads targeting the transgender community have become “mean-spirited and out of hand.” Continue reading “Anti-Trans Ads Are A Turn-Off For Voters + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • OUT: Check out this year’s OUT100 honoring the most impactful change makers of 2024 in the LGBTQ community. The year’s very worthy honorees include Cynthia Erivo, Rachel Maddow, Jonathan Groff, my friend Tony Morrison (GLAAD Director of Communications – top right photo) and 97 more. Continue reading “2024 OUT100 Honorees Announced + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: A queer bar in Asheville, North Carolina, that was barely open a month before being destroyed by Hurricane Helene is getting a new lease on life. Nearly $200K in donations has poured into a GoFundMe campaign to help the owners of DayTrip (photo above) rebuild the bar. Continue reading “$200K Raised To Rebuild Queer Bar Destroyed By Hurricane + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • OUT: Max Emerson (above) opens up about his heartbreaking, failed adoption process with Andrés Camilo. Continue reading “Max Emerson Shares Gay Adoption Experience + New ‘Survivor’ Season + More News”