LGBTQ news and entertainment
Happy Star Wars Day! Some news stories for you as we head into the week:
• Variety: Disney’s star-studded sequel The Devil Wears Prada 2 scored over $77 million in U.S. theaters in its opening weekend, and over $233 million worldwide.
• Philadelphia Gay News: Author Tom Vellner opens up about his new novel, 30 Love, dubbed “Heated Rivalry for tennis.” Continue reading “‘The Devil Wears Prada 2’ Scores $233 Million + More News”
Some news stories I thought worth your time:
• LGBTQ Nation: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) made good on his pledge to protect queer rights in the state, vetoing five anti-LGBTQ+ bills this week passed by the state’s Republican-led legislature. He told a crowd at a private ceremony later that day he would have liked to have written “Hell No!” on the bills.
• Broadway Bop: The oh-so-talented Nicholas Christopher (“Anatoly”) throws down the vocal showstopper “Anthem” from the Broadway revival of CHESS. Continue reading “Wisconsin Governor Vetoes 5 Anti-LGBTQ Bills + More News”
Some news stories I thought worth your time:
• Late Night with Seth Meyers: Connor Storrie dropped by the late-night talk show to chat on meeting Amy Poehler at a Golden Globes party, the immense success of his show Heated Rivalry and not knowing how to ice skate or speak Russian before starring in the show. #charming Continue reading “Connor Storrie Brings The Heat To ‘Late Night’ + More News”
In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast – Since nationwide marriage equality was declared a constitutional right in 2015, same-sex weddings have boosted the U.S. economy by nearly $6 billion. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Marriage Equality Boosts U.S. Economy, Budapest Pride + More”
The Supreme Court has ruled parents have a right to prevent their kids from reading books with LGBTQ characters.
In the case – Mahmoud v. Taylor – a group of Christian and Muslim parents said that their First Amendment rights were violated when schools used books that included LGBTQ characters or themes. Continue reading “SCOTUS: Parents Can Opt Kids Out Of Lessons With LGBTQ Books”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • OUT: This year’s edition of the Boxers NYC Bartender Calendar benefits Out My Closet, a nonprofit organization dedicated to addressing the urgent needs of under-resourced and unhoused LGBTQIA+ youth and adults. Continue reading “Still Time To Get Your 2025 Calendar + More News”
Brody the wonder dog (above) sends his regards for a happy Labor Day holiday weekend. And since you’re here, some news stories you might have missed: • The Advocate: A Florida man who threatened a judge after she dismissed a suit challenging the state’s “don’t say gay” law has been sentenced to five years in federal prison. Continue reading “Brody Sends Regards + ‘The Gay Best Friend’ + More News”
Hundreds of New College of Florida library books were tossed in a dumpster and sent to a landfill this afternoon. The college also emptied the school’s Gender and Diversity Center sending hundreds of LGBTQ-centered books to a landfill as well. Continue reading “Florida College Trashes LGBTQ Library Books”
Carl Siciliano, the founder of The Ali Forney Center – the nation’s largest housing program for homeless LGBTQ youth, has penned a tender, uplifting account of his friendship with a nonbinary teenager who inspired him to live a life of service and resistance – Making Room. Continue reading “New Book: ‘Making Room’ By Carl Siciliano, Founder Of The Ali Forney Center”
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