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Out Tennis Pro Not Focused On Being LGBTQ Icon + More News

João Lucas Reis (via Instagram)

Some news stories for you I thought worth your time:

• Instinct Magazine: João Lucas Reis da Silva, the only out pro tennis player in the world, says he is not focused on trying to be the next LGBTQ icon. “I’m focused one hundred percent on tennis.”

• Washington Blade: The new bio-pic Blue Moon delivers a highly stylized portrait of Broadway lyricist Lorenz Hart portrayed in a tour-de-force performance by Ethan Hawke. In theaters now. Continue reading “Out Tennis Pro Not Focused On Being LGBTQ Icon + More News”

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Australian Football Player Comes Out + Minneapolis Mayor Urges Unity After Shooting + More

Mitch Brown (above), a former Australian Football League (AFL) player has come out as bisexual, becoming the first openly queer man in the league’s 129-year history.

Some news items for your Hump Day:

• Gay Times: Mitch Brown (above), a former Australian Football League player has come out as bisexual, becoming the first openly queer man in the league’s 129-year history. Continue reading “Australian Football Player Comes Out + Minneapolis Mayor Urges Unity After Shooting + More”

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Out Pro Soccer Player’s Career-Ending Injury + New Bathroom Bill In TX + More News

Pro soccer player Jakub Jankto

Some news items for your weekend perusal:

• Outsports: Jakub Jankto, a history-making soccer player who came out as gay in February 2023 while still an active international, says his career is over due to a serious injury.

• The Advocate: During a hearing in the Texas House regarding a new anti-trans bathroom bill, lawmakers heard from several law enforcement officials who oppose the legislation. Continue reading “Out Pro Soccer Player’s Career-Ending Injury + New Bathroom Bill In TX + More News”

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1st Woman To Umpire MLB Game + Sal Mineo’s 1965 Psycho-Thriller + More

Jen Pawol becomes first woman umpire in Major League Baseball

Some news items you might have missed:

• Outsports: Jen Pawol makes history as the first woman to umpire an MLB game for today’s doubleheader between the Atlanta Braves and Miami Marlins.

• Boy Culture: A fascinating dive into the 1965 psycho-thriller “Who Killed Teddy Bear?” starring bisexual Hollywood icon Sal Mineo, Juliet Prowse and Elaine Stritch.  The film is currently screening at NYC’s Film Forum now through August 14. I would love to see this. Continue reading “1st Woman To Umpire MLB Game + Sal Mineo’s 1965 Psycho-Thriller + More”

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Orville Peck’s Film Debut + New Music + More News

Orville Peck will make his feature film debut in Street Fighter.

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”

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Out Aussie Footballer Joshua Cavallo + Iconic NYC Gay Club To Close + More News

Australian footballer Joshua Cavallo (via Instagram)

Some news items I thought worth your time: • Instinct Magazine: Out Australian footballer Joshua Cavallo (above) has received numerous death threats since coming out as gay in 2021, but still says it’s the best decision he’s ever made. • Queerty: New York City’s iconic Barracuda Lounge, a gay fixture in Chelsea for three decades, has announced it will close its doors on Sunday, March 23. Continue reading “Out Aussie Footballer Joshua Cavallo + Iconic NYC Gay Club To Close + More News”

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Pentagon Memo Details US Military Trans Ban + More News

Transgender troops

Some news items for you on this fine Hump Day: • The Advocate: A Defense Department memo filed in federal court confirms that people with gender dysphoria or who have undergone any transition-related medical care are ineligible to serve, with only rare waivers available under extremely limited circumstances. Continue reading “Pentagon Memo Details US Military Trans Ban + More News”

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Pedro Pascal In ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Trailer + More News

Pedro Pascal in The Fantastic Four: First Steps

Some news items you might have missed: • YouTube: Marvel Studios has released the first trailer for the upcoming The Fantastic Four: First Steps starring the oh-so-yummy Pedro Pascal. In theaters July 25. Continue reading “Pedro Pascal In ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Trailer + More News”