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News: BBC Doc Chronicles Out Footballer’s Journey To Acceptance + More

Zander Murray's journey to acceptance is the subject of a new BBC documentary, Disclosure: Out on the Pitch.
Zander Murray (image via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • Pink News: Gay footballer Zander Murray says he desperately tried to live life as a straight man, describing his 20s as a form of personal “conversion therapy” that he pushed himself through. Murray’s journey to acceptance is the subject of a new BBC documentary, Disclosure: Out on the Pitch. Continue reading “News: BBC Doc Chronicles Out Footballer’s Journey To Acceptance + More”

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News: The Vivienne On Ice + LGBTQ ‘Best Song’ Oscar Winners + More

The Vivienne (images via official Facebook)
Some news items you might have missed: • Pink News: As she heads into the finals of Dancing on Ice, UK drag star The Vivienne, who opened up the world of drag to a whole new British audience when she won the first season of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK back in 2019, reflects on the rapidly worsening situation for queens. Continue reading “News: The Vivienne On Ice + LGBTQ ‘Best Song’ Oscar Winners + More”

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Madonna Biopic On Pause Indefinitely + More News

The anticipated biopic of music legend Madonna is taking an indefinite holiday.
Madonna (image via Depositphotos)
Some news items you might have missed: • Variety: The anticipated biopic of music legend Madonna is taking an indefinite holiday. The project, which the icon was going to direct herself, is no longer in development at Universal Pictures, according to multiple sources. Continue reading “Madonna Biopic On Pause Indefinitely + More News”

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Longtime Friend Says Liza Minnelli Was ‘Sabotaged’ At 2022 Oscars

Lady Gaga and Liza Minnelli at the 94th Oscars (screen capture)
Lady Gaga and Liza Minnelli at the 94th Oscars (screen capture)
While most people focused on the Will Smith/Chris Rock slap at this year’s Oscars, some folks became concerned when the legendary Liza Minnelli appeared in a wheelchair alongside Lady Gaga to present the statue for Best Picture. Continue reading “Longtime Friend Says Liza Minnelli Was ‘Sabotaged’ At 2022 Oscars”

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Will Smith Banned From Oscars For 10 Years

Will Smith has been banned from attending the Oscars or any event held by the Academy of Motion Pictures Arts and Sciences for ten years.
Will Smith (screen capture)
Will Smith has been banned by The Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences from attending the Oscars or any Academy event for 10 years in response to Smith slapping and yelling obscenities at comedian Chris Rock at this year’s honors. Continue reading “Will Smith Banned From Oscars For 10 Years”

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Ariana DeBose Makes Oscar History & More From 2022 Academy Awards

Ariana DeBose becomes the first out queer woman of color to win an acting award at the Oscars
Ariana DeBose (screen capture)
Ariana DeBose made history last night at the 94th annual Academy Awards winning a Best Actress in a Supporting Role statue for her powerful performance as ‘Anita’ in Steven Spielberg’s West Side Story. The win makes DeBose the first out queer woman of color to win an acting Oscar. Continue reading “Ariana DeBose Makes Oscar History & More From 2022 Academy Awards”