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Podcast: Conversion Therapy In EU + New Music From The Cowgays + More

The Randy Report podcast

In this episode of The Randy Report podcast: The European Parliament has voted in favor of banning so-called conversion therapy across the EU. Plus…

• A new travel index ranks the safest and most welcoming countries for queer travelers. Click here for the full report. Continue reading “Podcast: Conversion Therapy In EU + New Music From The Cowgays + More”

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The World Of Gay MAGA Men + ‘The Broken Hearts Club’ Reunion + More

Happy Monday! Some news items to start your week:

• Washington Blade: Inside the lonely world of MAGA gay men. I found this to be a very interesting dive into gay Trump supporters, how they justify their views, and how it all plays in their love lives.

• Gayety: Pride House Los Angeles/West Hollywood presented a 25th anniversary screening of the groundbreaking queer film The Broken Hearts Club on Saturday night. The pre-screening Q&A brought together co-stars Billy Porter and Zach Braff, and writer-director Greg Berlanti – who all had stories to tell. Continue reading “The World Of Gay MAGA Men + ‘The Broken Hearts Club’ Reunion + More”

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Travel: Ranking The ‘Gayest Cities & Places In The World’

In New York City's Times Square

When making your next travel plans, you should check out this year’s “Gayest Cities & Places in the World” ranking of the most wanted travel destinations for U.S. LGBTQ+ travelers including top spots for LGBTQ+ Foodies and influencers. Continue reading “Travel: Ranking The ‘Gayest Cities & Places In The World’”

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Pride Journey: Indianapolis

Pride Journey: Indianapolis explores the LGBTQ side of the Circle City
The city of Indianapolis (photo: Josh Hild via Unsplash)
Guest post by Joey Amato Pride Journey: Indianapolis – The last time I wrote an article about Indianapolis was back before I was living here. Sometimes you view a city differently as a tourist, so I decided to become a tourist again to explore my beautiful city. Continue reading “Pride Journey: Indianapolis”

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News Round-Up: October 25, 2021

Choreographer Travis Wall

Catching up on some news items you might have missed: • OUT: Two-time Emmy-winning choreographer and So You Think You Can Dance star Travis Wall (above) has been taken off of the Break the Floor dance company’s tours after allegations of sexual misconduct and grooming were leveled at him by a then-underaged dancer with the company. Continue reading “News Round-Up: October 25, 2021”

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News Round-Up: May 14, 2021

'Map daddy' Steve Kornacki

'Map daddy' Steve Kornacki
‘Map daddy’ Steve Kornacki (screen capture)
Some news items you might have missed: • Deadline: NBC News and MSNBC correspondent Steve Kornacki, the data guru who became one of the breakout stars of election night coverage last year, will develop a game show for NBCUniversal’s television and streaming group, and will officially join NBC Sports with plans for appearances during Olympics coverage and Super Bowl LVI. • Pink News: Oregon will become the 14th state to ban the gay and trans panic defense in legal proceedings. State lawmakers have passed the legislation by a near unanimous vote. The bill would ban legal defenses that claim a victim’s sexual orientation or gender identity was a justifiable trigger for a defendant’s violent or lethal reaction. • OUT: Out Olympian Adam Rippon is teaming with Twitter and NBC Olympics to host a live daily show on the social media platform covering this summer’s games in Tokyo. The new daily interactive program entitled Talking’ Tokyo will be broadcast live on Twitter.

• Attitude Magazine: John Barrowman has been cut from the upcoming Doctor Who: Time Fracture immersive theatrical production following allegations of inappropriate behavior on the sets of Doctor Who and Torchwood. • Gaycation Magazine: Each week on Fridays, Gaycation Travel Show will air episodes treating viewers to various experiences based around the people who live in the destinations, and will learn more about the Queer perspective in each city, the best places to stay, eat and explore, as well as what to pack for each location. The show’s season premiere kicks off today exploring Manhattan. Later episodes will feature Brighton, United Kingdom, Vancouver, Tulsa, Orlando, Mount Dora, Brooklyn, Cedar Rapids and Chicago.