New Music: Ben Platt’s Tender “Andrew” Recounts A Childhood Crush

Tony, Emmy, and Grammy Award-winning Ben Platt drops his tender new single “Andrew.” With gentle echoes of Simon & Garfunkel, the guitar-driven song recounts a childhood crush on a boy and the intimate journey of the heart that follows. Continue reading “New Music: Ben Platt’s Tender “Andrew” Recounts A Childhood Crush”

Barry Keoghan On Improvising That ‘Saltburn’ Scene + Ariana Grande + More News

Barry Keoghan in 'Saltburn' (image via Amazon Video)

Some news items I thought are worth your time: • Gay Times: Barry Keoghan (above) spills the tea on that erotic graveyard scene in Amazon Video’s acclaimed film Saltburn, sharing that he improvised in the moment as the cameras rolled. Continue reading “Barry Keoghan On Improvising That ‘Saltburn’ Scene + Ariana Grande + More News”

New Music From Interstate Island + 1st Lady At PFLAG Convention + More News

"Brave New World" from Interstate Island

Some news items for your Friday afternoon: • New Music: If you are a fan of classic pop/rock (Styx, REO Speedwagon) paired with sweeping orchestral arrangements (think Electric Light Orchestra), I really think you’ll like “All Of Our Lives,” from the new album by Interstate Island, Brave New World. The new collection features soaring electric guitar solos and string arrangements thanks to a 21-piece orchestra. #ThumbsUp Continue reading “New Music From Interstate Island + 1st Lady At PFLAG Convention + More News”

Ricky Martin Breaks Silence On Divorce + More News

Ricky Martin
Ricky Martin (screen capture via Telemundo)
Some news items you might have missed: • Billboard: Ricky Martin and Jwan Yosef were married for six years, but Martin has now disclosed the decision to split had been in consideration since before the pandemic. https://twitter.com/billboard/status/1687491874343268352 • New York Times: Gov. Ron DeSantis (R-DL) says the 2020 election wasn’t “stolen,” contradicting a central argument of  Donald Trump. “All those theories that were put out did not prove to be true.” • The Advocate: A British gay couple and their young child fleeing a fire while on vacation in Greece were denied shelter in a local house after the homeowner saw they were gay. https://twitter.com/TheAdvocateMag/status/1687466169609998336 • AZ Central: Frederick Francis Goltz, a Trump supporter, was sentenced to 3.5 years in prison for threatening Arizona election officials and their families. “Someone needs to get these people AND their children,” he wrote on several occasions. “Dead children burn into the memories of people.” • New Music:  In May, Loreen made history as the first woman to win the Eurovision Song Contest for a second time with the song “Tattoo.” The song has surpassed over 210 million streams to date. Spice up your weekend with the new remix by Topic available now. https://youtu.be/UWKbrLXt2zU

New Music: RAYE ‘Escapism’ Feat. 070 Shake

UK powerhouse musical artist, RAYE, has released their highly anticipated debut album, My 21st Century Blues, a collection of heartfelt songs for everyone who has faced and overcome adversity.
RAYE (photo: Callum Walker Hutchinson)
I recently discovered one of the UK’s powerhouse new musical talents, RAYE, who’s released their highly anticipated debut album, My 21st Century Blues, a collection of heartfelt songs for everyone who has faced and overcome adversity. Continue reading “New Music: RAYE ‘Escapism’ Feat. 070 Shake”

Olivia Newton-John & Dolly Parton Team-Up On ‘Jolene’

Dolly Parton and Olivia Newton-John
As regular readers know, my hubby Michael has handled PR duties for Grammy Award winner Olivia Newton-John for more than 20+ years, and I’ve tended to her online presence, web sites, and social media. Continue reading “Olivia Newton-John & Dolly Parton Team-Up On ‘Jolene’”