LGBTQ news and entertainment
The Trevor Project, recognized for its mental health and suicide prevention hotline for LGBTQ youth, announced today that it received a massive donation of $45 million from billionaire and author MacKenzie Scott.
The organization says the donation is “transformational.” Continue reading “MacKenzie Scott Donates $45 Million To The Trevor Project”
Out recording artist Wrabel released his uplifting Pride pop anthem, “Turn Up The Love,” in 2023 in collaboration with AT&T with an agreement that streaming proceeds would benefit The Trevor Project. Continue reading “Pride Music: Wrabel ‘Turn Up The Love’”
In this episode of The Randy Report podcast: out country music star Orville Peck (above) will make his Broadway debut in the current revival of CABARET this spring. Plus… Continue reading “LGBTQ Podcast: Orville Peck On Broadway, Laverne Cox’s “Clean Slate” + More”
Some news items you might have missed: • Huffpost: Twenty years later, “Mean Girls” actor Jonathan Bennett is upping queer representation starring in a new TV movie trilogy, “The Groomsmen,” and hosting a Christmas reality series for the Hallmark Channel. Continue reading “Jonathan Bennett Gets Busy For Christmas + More News”
Some news stories you might have missed: • The Advocate: A new survey found two-thirds of LGBTQ young people (67 percent) report having at least one older LGBTQ adult role model in their day-to-day lives, which researchers found is associated with higher levels of self-reported life purpose. Continue reading “Positive Effects Of Adult LGBTQ Role Models For Queer Youth + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • Queerty: Carl Nassib, the first active player in the NFL to come out as gay, shared some life advice to NFL rookies during his draft night appearance. He also brought the co-founder of The Trevor Project with him onstage to highlight the crisis intervention group’s work on behalf of LGBTQ youth. Continue reading “Carl Nassib Represents At NFL Draft + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • NBC News: Disgraced former Congressman George Santos says he is suspending his GOP congressional campaign for New York’s First District and will run as an independent. Meanwhile, he still faces 23 federal charges, including wire fraud and money laundering. Continue reading “George Santos To Run For House As Independent + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: The school board in Lynchburg, Virginia has rejected a $10,000 grant from the It Gets Better Foundation (intended to create a “quiet room” at the school) calling the award a Trojan horse to lure school children into a “wicked lifestyle.” Students begged the board to approve the safe space. Continue reading “School Rejects LGBTQ Grant For Safe Space + More News”
Las Vegas Raiders defensive end Carl Nassib (images via Instagram)
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