LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items for you as we enjoy a quiet rainy day here in Las Vegas.
• Gayety: ‘Sexiest Man Alive 2025’ Jonathan Bailey took a moment with Sesame Street’s smallest star, Elmo, after ‘dancing through life’ with Bert and Ernie. Continue reading “Jonathan Bailey On Sesame Street + Senate Approves Epstein Measure + More”
Some news stories to start your week:
• LGBTQ Nation: Lufthansa Airlines will face a lawsuit brought by a gay couple that has accused an employee of outing them to the government of Saudi Arabia, where homosexuality is outlawed.
A staffer for Lufthansa at Riyadh’s airport allegedly harassed the couple over their relationship status, refusing to believe they were married and loudly demeaning them.
About a month later, one of the couple discovered that his marital status on his Saudi government profile was changed from “single” to “married.” Continue reading “Halloween Costume Round-Up + Gay Couple Sues Lufthansa Airlines + More”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• Variety: Actor Jonathan Joss, who voiced the character of John Redcorn for 10 seasons on “King of the Hill,” died in a shooting on Sunday. In a Facebook post, his husband said Joss was shot by a neighbor after years of “openly homophobic” harassment. He was 59. Continue reading “‘King Of The Hill’ Actor Shot Dead By Anti-Gay Neighbor + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • Pink News: Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) trolled Republican efforts to defund PBS during a recent congressional hearing, sarcastically asking if beloved Sesame Street characters Bert & Ernie were “part of an extreme homosexual agenda.” Continue reading “Bert & Ernie In Congress + Miami Beach Pride + More News”
Dan Levy visits Sesame Street (screen capture)
In this week’s podcast: • NFL player Carl Nassib of the Las Vegas Raiders comes out as gay Continue reading “Podcast: NFL Player Comes Out, 1st Trans Contestant Heads To Miss USA Pageant”
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Sesame Street is proud to support families of all shapes, sizes, and colors. ❤️ pic.twitter.com/H3uzD5XwUu— Sesame Street (@sesamestreet) June 23, 2017
Nick Jonas, extolling his love of pentagons and octagons, joined Sesame Street characters Cookie Monster, Bert, and the Count for a reworked version of his song “Chains”, adapted as “Check That Shape.”
Sesame Street has a long tradition of famous singers dropping by the Street with educational versions of their current hit songs.
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| Sesame Street comes to HBO this January |
I was watching HBO this weekend and saw this trailer for Sesame Street, and completely forgot that HBO had stepped in to partner with the legendary children’s show.
From what I understand, Sesame Workshop has a five year deal with HBO which will help the Street produce twice as much content each year and at the same time allow HBO to widen it’s children’s programming.
The show will still appear on PBS free of charge, with the new shows available after a nine month delay.
Apparently, in the past, PBS’ funding only provided for about 10% of the show’s budget. The rest was made up via DVD sales and other merchandising. But with the advent of streaming and online video, some of that funding has begun to dry up.
This 46th season of the show will welcome, as always, big stars. Look for folks like Jon Hamm, Tina Fey, Pharrell, Gwen Stefani and more.
Sesame Street comes to HBO January 16.
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| Tina Fey (L) |
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| Jon Hamm (R) |