LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items you might have missed: • them: Out gay costume designer Paul Tazewell (above) became the first Black man to win an Oscar for ‘Best Costume Design’ last night for his brilliant work on the mega-hit movie musical WICKED. Continue reading “History Made With WICKED Oscar Win + More News”
A new bill introduced in the Texas House, HB3399, seeks to expand the state’s prohibition on gender-affirming healthcare to include everyone including adults. The current ban concentrated on transgender youth, but we know it wasn’t ever really about “the children.” Continue reading “Texas Bill Seeks To Ban Gender-Affirming Care For All”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • Variety: Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo (WICKED) will play the title role in Jesus Christ Superstar at a Hollywood Bowl presentation of the classic Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical this summer. Continue reading “Cynthia Erivo In ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ + TX Gov On Pronouns + More News”
Forty-eight cases of measles have been identified in Texas, sending 13 patients to the hospital, according to the Texas Department of State Health Services. The number of cases has doubled over the past three days. Continue reading “Texas Measles Outbreak Continues To Spread Among Unvaccinated”
More measles cases are being reported in west Texas with at least 10 cases as of Friday according to The Texas Department of State Health Services. The outbreak has only affected unvaccinated students so far. Eight of the cases were found in Gaines County which (no surprise) has one of the highest levels of vaccine exempt students in the state.. Continue reading “Texas: Measles Continues To Spread Among Unvaccinated Students”
With the crucial stop-gap spending bill chaos in the House of Representatives this week, reporters in Fort Worth, Texas, wanted to inquire how longtime Rep. Kay Granger (R) planned to vote. But after several efforts to get a response from her office, reporters from the Dallas Express visited her local office and found it cleaned out and shut down. Continue reading “Missing GOP Congresswoman Has Been Living In Dementia Unit For Months”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Voters in Odessa, Texas rejected three incumbent city council members just one month after they voted to implement a harsh anti-trans bathroom ban, replacing one with the city’s first out gay council member. Continue reading “Orville Peck + Robbie Williams + Chappell Roan + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • Trailer: The new documentary LIZA: A Truly Terrific Absolutely True Story brings into focus the complex period of Liza Minnelli’s life in the 1970s. Continue reading “Trailer For New Liza Minnelli Documentary + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • them: Out actor Jonathan Bailey thinks everyone over 40 should be forced to watch Netflix’s acclaimed coming-out, coming-of-age series Heartstopper. I couldn’t agree more. Continue reading “Cynthia Erivo On ‘Defying Gravity’ + Jonathan Bailey + More News”
The City Council of Odessa has banned transgender people from using restrooms outside of the sex assigned them at birth. Continue reading “Texas City Council Approves Anti-Trans Bathroom Ordinance”