LGBTQ news and entertainment
João Lucas Reis da Silva became the first active pro tennis player to come out in his sport as he wished his boyfriend, actor Gui Sampaio Ricardo, a happy birthday in an Instagram post. Continue reading “Pro Tennis Player Joao Lucas Reis Da Silva Comes Out”
Some news items you might have missed: • Washington Blade: Former Abercrombie & Fitch CEO Mike Jeffries, his romantic partner Matthew Smith, and a third man, James Jacobson, have been arrested on charges of sex trafficking and interstate prostitution. Prosecutors say that Jacobson recruited young men for Jeffries and Smith for “sex events” held at their homes. Continue reading “Former Abercrombie CEO Arrested On Sex Trafficking Charges + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • Attitude: Janne Puhakka (above), 29, Finland’s first out gay professional hockey player, was found dead Sunday in his home. His partner, 66-year-old Norwegian veterinarian Rolf Nordmo, has now confessed to killing him. Continue reading “Finnish Hockey Pro Killed By Partner + Reality Contestant Faked Being Trans + More”
Some news items I thought worth your while: • Rotten Tomatoes: Season 3 of the acclaimed Netflix series Heartstopper is Fresh at 100% on the Tomatometer with 11 reviews. Continue reading “‘Heartstopper’ Season 3 Is 100% Fresh On Rotten Tomatoes + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • Metro Weekly: Emmy/Grammy/Tony winner Cynthia Erivo (soon-to-star in the upcoming WICKED movie) will be honored with the Human Rights Campaign’s National Equality Award at it’s annual gala in D.C. Continue reading “Cynthia Erivo To Be Honored At HRC Gala + More News”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • CNN: Out Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg handily fact-checks more lies from GOP veep candidate Sen. JD Vance. No one does this better than Pete. Continue reading “Pete Buttigieg Fact-Checks JD Vance + Team LGBTQ At Olympics + More”
There are 191 out gay, lesbian, bisexual, transgender, queer and nonbinary athletes participating in the 2024 Paris Olympics – more than any other Olympic Games in history. Continue reading “Record Number Of LGBTQ Athletes At Paris Olympics”
Some news items you might have missed: • Outsports: NFL Commissioner Roger Goodell (whose brother is gay) says his support of the LGBTQ community and gay athletes isn’t going away. “I’ve made clear that if any member of the NFL family comes out, we will have their back.” Continue reading “NFL Commissioner On Players Coming Out + More News”
Some news stories you might have missed: • Gayety: This Pride Month, Hulu has planned a fantastic lineup of LGBTQ content that will make you laugh, cry, and cheer. From groundbreaking new shows to special events, there’s something for everyone to enjoy, including Season One of the UK’s first gay dating reality show, “I Kissed A Boy.” Continue reading “Hulu’s LGBTQ Lineup For Pride Month + New Music From Ben Platt + More News”
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• JoeMyGod: Nearly 700 Grindr users have joined a lawsuit in the UK accusing the gay dating app of sharing highly sensitive information, including HIV status, with third parties without their consent. Continue reading “Grindr Accused Of Sharing Users’ HIV Status + More News”