LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items to start your week:
• Netflix: The streaming platform drops the official trailer for “BOOTS,” which follows closeted gay teen Cameron, who enters the macho world of military boot camp. Premieres October 9. Continue reading “Trailer For Netflix’s “BOOTS” + New Music From Miley Cyrus + More”
Some news stories from the day:
• Variety: Jimmy Kimmel and Disney are working toward reaching a compromise that would allow “Jimmy Kimmel Live” to return to ABC.
• Queerty: Matt Dallas, of “Kyle XY” fame, recently gave his 42-year-old body an 8-week reboot and folks took note. Continue reading “Jimmy Kimmel And Disney Discussing Return Of ‘Kimmel Live!’ + More News”
Republican lawmakers in Oklahoma are pushing a resolution that calls on the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse its historic 2015 ruling that made same-sex marriage legal nationwide. Continue reading “Oklahoma Resolution Asks SCOTUS To Reverse Same-Sex Marriage Ruling”
Some news items you might have missed: • FOX9: Tanya Tsikanovsky, an out and proud lesbian in California, said she’s been ostracized since she shared with friends that she voted for convicted felon Donald J. Trump. Sorry, Tanya, I got nothing for you. Continue reading “Lesbian Complains About Losing Friends Over Vote For Trump + More”
Some news items you might have missed: • CNN: Longtime Donald Trump adviser Steve Bannon reported to a federal prison in Danbury, Connecticut, on Monday to begin a four-month sentence for defying a congressional subpoena after running out of delay tactics. #FAFO Continue reading “Trump Adviser Reports To Prison + More News”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • The Caftan Chronicles: Carl Siciliano (above) shares a spiritual episode he had at the age of 15 that eventually led to his founding the Ali Forney Center for homeless queer youth in NYC. Carl’s new book, Making Room, is a must-read. Continue reading “Carl Siciliano On His Journey To Helping Homeless Queer Youth + More”
The Office of the Chief Medical Examiner in Oklahoma has concluded that 16-year-old transgender student Nex Benedict died of suicide last month as a result of ingesting a lethal amount of antihistamines and antidepressants. Continue reading “OK Medical Examiner: Nex Benedict Died By Suicide”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Following the death of 16-year-old Nex Benedict, 350 LGBTQ+ groups, activists, and celebs have signed a letter urging the removal of Oklahoma’s superintendent of public instruction, Ryan Walters, saying he has encouraged “a climate of hate and bigotry.” • Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out the latest publications of interest to LGBTQ readers, including “Reacher” star Alan Ritchson, covering the new issue of Men’s Health. Continue reading “Alan Ritchson Gets Huge + Nex Benedict + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: In a personal essay, Justice Horn (above), chairman of the Kansas City LGBTQ Commission, shares how he wasn’t always proud to be a Black queer man. But one heart-wrenching moment changed everything. Continue reading “Justice Horn On What It Took For Him To Be Out & Proud + More News”
In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast, Amber Glenn came out on top at this year’s U.S. Figure skating championship, becoming the first queer woman to win the title. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Figure Skater Amber Glenn, Radio Station KGAY, New Music From Bentley Robles”