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Boy George Withdraws From ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ + More

Boy George (image via Depositphotos/fredduval)

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• Deadline: Boy George has withdrawn from the West End revival of Jesus Christ Superstar just days before he was set to appear in the role of “King Herod,” apparently as a result of the singer’s recent release of a pro-Israel song that disputes the charge of genocide and calls pro-Palestine supporters “sheep.” The song is no longer available online.

• Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out this week’s round-up of LGBTQ (and adjacent) publications including the latest from Adelante Magazine. Continue reading “Boy George Withdraws From ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ + More”

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Santos Off The Hook For $600K + New Music From Brandi Carlile + More News

George Santos and his drag alias 'Kitara Ravache'

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• ABC News: As I reported last night, Donald Trump ordered the immediate release of gay serial liar/former Rep. George Santos from prison. Trump’s clemency order also lets Santos off the hook for almost $600,000 he’d agreed to pay in restitution and forfeiture.

• Queerty: Out country superstar and 11-time GRAMMY Award winner Brandi Carlile gets political in “Church & State” – from her highly anticipated new album, Returning To Myself, out October 24. Continue reading “Santos Off The Hook For $600K + New Music From Brandi Carlile + More News”

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Suicide Prevention For LGBTQ Youth + Passports + More News

U.S. passport

Some news items as we head into the weekend:

• them: A new bipartisan bill introduced in the U.S. Senate seeks to re-establish national emergency suicide prevention services for LGBTQ+ youth — which were stripped away by the Trump administration. Continue reading “Suicide Prevention For LGBTQ Youth + Passports + More News”

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Austin Wolf To Plead Guilty To Child Porn Charge + More News

Austin Wolf

Some news items you might have missed:

• The Advocate: Adult performer Austin Wolf is expected to plead guilty to at least one federal child pornography charge.

• OUT: One of the most anticipated gay films of the fall, The History of Sound, now has a release date of September 12. Paul Mescal (Gladiator II) and Josh O’Connor (Challengers) star as two young men meet and fall in love while attending the New England Conservatory as students during World War I. Continue reading “Austin Wolf To Plead Guilty To Child Porn Charge + More News”

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State Department Will Allow X Gender Marker On Passports

Secretary of State Antony Blinken announced U.S. citizens will be allowed to use an X gender marker on their passport
Secretary of State Antony Blinken (image via Facebook/StateDept)
Today, on the Transgender Day of Visibility, the State Department announced beginning April 11 U.S. citizens will be able to select an X as their gender marker on their passport application. Continue reading “State Department Will Allow X Gender Marker On Passports”