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Iowa School District Unhires Trans Band Teacher + More News

Iowa (via Depositphotos)

Some news items for you as we head over Hump Day:

• Erin in the Morning: An Iowa school district chose to start the school year without the new band teacher instead of allowing a trans educator to take on the role he was offered, following protests from parents.

• Gay City News: Rhinestones, glitter, sequins, a plethora of feathers, and the best lip-syncing performances in Harlem were all featured at the fifth annual Mr. and Miss Black Pride International pageant on August 21 as part of the 29th annual edition of NYC Black Pride. Continue reading “Iowa School District Unhires Trans Band Teacher + More News”

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Michael Johnston On 1st Gay Role: ‘It Was Terrifying’ + More

Michael Johnston of "Obsession" (screen capture)

Some news items for you on this sunny Sunday in Las Vegas:

• Pink News: Michael Johnston (above), star of Obsession, shares it was “terrifying” to come out while playing the queer breakout role of “Corey Bryant” in Teen Wolf. Continue reading “Michael Johnston On 1st Gay Role: ‘It Was Terrifying’ + More”

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Madonna Vs. Taylor Swift At MTV Music Awards + More News

Madonna (L) and Taylor Swift (R) - photos via Depositphotos

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• Gayety: It looks like it’s going to be Madonna vs Taylor Swift in a pop diva showdown at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards. Madonna leads the pack with 11 nominations, closely followed by Taylor Swift, who scored nine. Any bets as to who will take the top awards?

• OUT: Here’s what we know (so far) about the upcoming Season 2 of the queer hockey-centered series Heated Rivalry, including new cast members and characters. Continue reading “Madonna Vs. Taylor Swift At MTV Music Awards + More News”

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Mexico’s 1st Out Gay Mayor Shot/Killed + More News

Happy Tuesday from Croatia! Some news items for you:

• Gay Times Magazine: Mexico’s first openly gay mayor, Benjamin Medrano Quezada (above), was shot and killed after leaving a ice cream shop in the Santa Elena de la Cruz neighborhood. He was 59.

• The Advocate: The Trump administration has caved to public pressure after an avalanche of opposition to an HHS proposal that threatened funding for hospitals providing gender-affirming care to transgender youth. Continue reading “Mexico’s 1st Out Gay Mayor Shot/Killed + More News”

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Broadway Bares 2026 Raises Over $2.5 Million + More News

Broadway Bares: License To Strip raises over $2.5 million (image via BroadwayCares)

Some news stories as we head over Hump Day:

• BroadwayCares: Over 200 dancers and 700 volunteers delivered an evening of high-stakes seduction at Sunday night’s Broadway Bares: License To Strip (photo), raising a record-breaking $2.5 million.

As a result, hundreds of thousands of people across the country will receive life-sustaining meals, medication and healthcare. Continue reading “Broadway Bares 2026 Raises Over $2.5 Million + More News”

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Joe Locke Wraps Horror Film ‘Baby’ + Lady Gaga/Doechii Collab + More News

Joe Locke

Some news items for you as we head over Hump Day:

• OUT: Looking to life after Heartstopper, Joe Locke (above) has reportedly just wrapped production on a body horror film called Baby where he plays a sex worker who gets pregnant with a “mysterious creature.”

• New Music: Lady Gaga & Doechii throw down stunning, fashion-forward visuals for “Runway,” their joint track from the upcoming The Devil Wears Prada 2. Continue reading “Joe Locke Wraps Horror Film ‘Baby’ + Lady Gaga/Doechii Collab + More News”

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‘Heartstopper’ Casting News + Tim Cook Steps Down + More

Kit Connor and Olivia Colman in 'Heartstopper' (image via Netflix)

Happy Monday! Some news stories for your perusal:

• Gayety: The upcoming Heartstopper Forever, the film finale set to wrap Nick and Charlie’s story, will move forward without Academy Award winner Olivia Colman, who played Nick’s mother in the first two seasons. Anna Maxwell Martin will step into the role for the film.

• The Advocate: Apple has announced that Tim Cook, one of the most powerful gay men in business, will step down as CEO later this year. Continue reading “‘Heartstopper’ Casting News + Tim Cook Steps Down + More”

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Kansas Demands Trans People Surrender Driver’s Licenses

Kansas lawmakers

Transgender people across Kansas are receiving letters informing them their driver’s licenses will now be considered invalid and must be surrendered at the DMV if the gender marker on their license does not reflect their gender assigned at birth. Continue reading “Kansas Demands Trans People Surrender Driver’s Licenses”

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Bad Bunny Dancer On Gay Grinding Moment + New From Sasha Allen + More

Dan Santiago during Bad Bunny's Super Bowl Halftime Show (screen cap)

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• Them: Dan Santiago, one half of the duo who went viral gay grinding in Bad Bunny’s Super Bowl halftime show (above), says in a new interview, “Queerness deserves to be seen.”

• OUT: Former “The Voice” finalist Sasha Allen is back with a new song, “What It Feels Like,” about catching feelings for a special person, catching up to this new reality, and catching his breath to express how much he loves — and adores — his girlfriend, Adore Delano. Continue reading “Bad Bunny Dancer On Gay Grinding Moment + New From Sasha Allen + More”