LGBTQ news and entertainment
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”
Some news items I thought worth your attention: • Coming Soon: “Luther: Never Too Much” chronicles the story of Luther Vandross using rarely seen archives and interviews with his closest friends and musical collaborators including Mariah Carey, Dionne Warwick, Valerie Simpson and Roberta Flack. In theaters November 1. Continue reading “New Luther Vandross Documentary + Twice-Yearly PrEP Shot + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • OMG Blog: Jazz-pop singer-songwriter Sade is releasing her first new song since 2018, and it’s in honor of her trans son, Izaak, on an album dedicated to transgender awareness. Continue reading “New Music From Sade In Honor Of Her Son + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • Gay Times: Director Luca Guadagnino’s highly-anticipated movie Queer, starring Daniel Craig (above), has been picked up for distribution by entertainment powerhouse A24. Continue reading “Daniel Craig Movie ‘Queer’ Picked Up By A24 + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: A former congressional staffer has filed a lawsuit against Texas Rep. Troy Nehls (above), claiming he was forced to quit his position due to a “hostile work environment” saying Nehls and his staff of regularly made homophobic comments such as “gays go to hell.” Continue reading “Gay Staffer Sues TX Congressman For ‘Hostile Work Environment’ + More News”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • Queerty: As today is Madonna’s 66th birthday, check out the story of the Queen of Pop’s first recorded single – that was never actually released. Continue reading “Madonna’s Birthday + Chatting Up Armistead Maupin + More News”