LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items I thought worth your time: • OUT Magazine: Check out all of the LGBTQ+ 2025 SAG Award nominees to root for including Jonathan Bailey (above) in WICKED. Continue reading “LGBTQ+ 2025 SAG Award Nominees + More News”
Some news items that caught my eye: • The Advocate: While many Americans are considering life abroad following Donald Trump’s reelection, not everywhere is safe for LGBTQ+ people. Here’s a list of ten countries that offer queer events, safety laws, parental rights, anti-discrimination laws, and medical rights. Continue reading “10 Countries Safe For LGBTQ People + More News”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • LGBTQ Nation: Extending a disturbing trend in state laws, Ohio lawmakers have passed a bill that would forcibly out LGBTQ+ students to their parents and also allow parents to opt their child out of “sexuality content” at school. Continue reading “Ohio Lawmakers Approve Bill That Would ‘Out’ Students To Parents + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Broadway/TV star Sheryl Lee Ralph received The Advocate of the Year award at the Out100 event Wednesday night where she spoke of being inspired by the LGBTQ+ community and shared wisdom about what advocacy means to her. Continue reading “Sheryl Lee Ralph Honored As ‘Advocate Of The Year’ + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • NBC News: Daniel Penny pleaded not guilty to manslaughter and criminally negligent homicide in the May 2023 subway chokehold death of Jordan Neely. Jurors can’t consider the second count until they decide on the first, which they are deadlocked on. Continue reading “Jury Deadlocked On Subway Chokehold Death + More News”
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”