LGBTQ news and entertainment
Orville Peck shares the music video for “Already Gone,” from his highly anticipated album Mule, set for release on September 18.
The new collection chronicles the worst year of Peck’s life – when he broke up with his partner, spiraled to the depths of addiction, went to rehab, got sober, and faced a reckoning with both the public and private versions of himself. Continue reading “New Music: Orville Peck Is ‘Already Gone’”
Following the release of his 2020 EP Show Pony and the 2022 album Bronco, out country music star is back with Mule, which arrives on September 18.
Peck serves up a preview of the record with his new mechanic-themed music video, “Too Little, Too Late” — a raucous, country-rock bop tailor-made for line-dancing, tapping your toes, and pretending you know how to change your oil. Continue reading “New Music: Orville Peck ‘Too Little, Too Late’”
In 2024, out country artist Orville Peck released his original holiday song, “Happy Trails,” a tranquil ballad that evokes just the right touch of holiday longing with a peek towards tomorrow.
The lilting acoustic guitar track pairs perfectly with Peck’s warm baritone, and the lyrics lean into tender, graceful optimism. Continue reading “Christmas Music: Orville Peck ‘Happy Trails’”
Out country music star Orville Peck recently dropped his new seven-track EP Appaloosa, delivering his trademark brooding and swooning in fine fashion.
Peck knows who he is as an artist and stays the course. The music video for “Drift Away” is a moody, reflective hymn to nostalgic youth. Continue reading “New Music: Orville Peck Wants You To ‘Drift Away’”
Checking in with some favorite InstaHunks this week starting with João Lima, who worked it out naturally. Continue reading “Beast In Blue + Regards From The River + More InstaHunks”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• Gay Times: Country music superstar Orville Peck (above) is set to make his film debut in the new film adaptation of the popular video game franchise Street Fighter.
• New Music: Out artist Grant Knoche started his latest single “WOOHOO” two years ago, but recently rediscovered the track and turned out this hypnotic pop bop. Continue reading “Orville Peck’s Film Debut + New Music + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • OUT: Out country music star Orville Peck shares what starring in Cabaret on Broadway means to him, how he humanized a character turning to darkness, the parallels between today’s political climate and Nazi Germany, thoughts on MAGA gays, and how his return to theater is inspiring his new music. Continue reading “Orville Peck On What ‘Cabaret’ Has Taught Him + More News”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • The Atlantic: The Atlantic has published the transcript of the now-infamous Signal chat “attack plans.” The White House tried to downplay the release, noting that The Atlantic headline used the phrase “attack plans” rather than “war plans,” which is a seriously lame defense. Continue reading “SignalGate Chat Published + Orville Peck + More News”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • Salon: A proposed Texas state law would make identifying as transgender a felony calling it “identity fraud.” • OUT: Orville Peck, the masked gay country singer, and The Wiggles, the Australian children’s music group, have teamed up for a new country song that celebrates the queer community and nods to viewers who are in the know – “Friends of Dorothy.” Continue reading “Orville Peck And ‘Friends Of Dorothy’ + Another Anti-Trans Bill In TX + More”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: A former New Jersey police officer has been awarded $750,000 in her lawsuit against her former boss, who she claimed sexually harassed her and discriminated against her for being a lesbian. Continue reading “Lesbian Cop Wins $750K Settlement In Sex Harassment Lawsuit + More News”