Melissa McCarthy’s Ursula is the Iconic ‘Drag Queen’ We All Need Now For Children ‘Little Mermaids’
Directed by Rob Marshall, the live-action adaptation of Disney’s The Little Mermaid just dropped its first full trailer featuring extended scenes of Halle Bailey as Ariel, Melissa McCarthy as Ursula, Jonah Hauer-King as Eric, and Javier Bardem as King Triton. It’s a beloved story, as with all Disney classics, but even if you’ve seen it […]
From Commissioner to Chair: Nikki Fried’s Journey to Lead the Florida Democratic Party
Nikki Fried, former Commissioner of Agriculture and Consumer Affairs in Florida, has recently taken on a new role as the Chair of the Florida Democratic Party. This appointment has been met with excitement and anticipation from Democrats all over the state, who see Fried as a fresh and dynamic leader who can revitalize the party and bring a new era of politics to Florida.
Baby talking partner…Irritating or Sweet?
Is your partner baby-talking with you a turn-off? Or do you find it sweet and endearing? Is baby talk something more common amongst straight people? Do gay men recoil from it as it’s not seen as manly? Baby talk is the focus of the latest video from YouTube comic Michael Henry, who manages to raise […]
Terror at New York’s Nightlife: The Murders and Robberies Targeting the LGBTQ Community
The murders of John Umberger, 33, and Julio Ramirez, 25, drew widespread attention to the use of easily obtainable drugs to commit violent crimes. The assailants unlocked the victims’ phones using facial recognition technology and stole large amounts of money from their financial accounts.
Study Reports Complaints Of Harm To LGBTQ+ Increased 11 Percent
The Aguda – Israel’s LGBTQ+ Task Force, the number of complaints of harm to members of the LGBTQ +community rose by 11 percent last year. In 2022, the Task Force received 3,309 complaints of harm to the LGBTQ+ community compared to 2,971 in 2021.
Trans Fears Backlash And Hate Over Nashville Shooting On The Eve Of Transgender Day of Visibility
The Nashville shooter, Audrey Hale, who was killed by responding officers, has been identified as transgender. This marks more than 350 children killed by gun violence and more than 130 mass shootings in 2023 through International Transgender Day of Visibility.
NHL Hockey Owner Says “Just Doesn’t Compute” On Players Skipping Pride Nights
Hockey Night in Canada, Pittsburgh Penguins’ president of hockey operations, Brian Burke, joined Ron MacLean to reiterate his beliefs as well as touch on his own religious upbringing.
He said, “To our friends in the LGBTQ+ community, don’t be discouraged. We’ve had a couple of minor setbacks from a tiny number of players, but we’ve made steady and spectacular progress in this space.”
Sending A Message to Tallahassee
More than one thousand people marched from the Pride Center, up Dixie Highway and down Wilton Drive in Pride colors, and the brave ones wore heels.
The March In Heels was a rally against anti-LGBTQ+ bills making their way through the legislature. After speeches, groups made the march, stopping at Action Stations along the way. At one stop, some registered to vote, others, including myself, re-registered for mail-in ballots.
Pride Center’s Christopher Bates Discusses 30th Anniversary, Diversity Honors and Harvey Milk
Christopher H. Bates, Chairman of The Pride Center Board of Directors, is part of the team presenting the Diversity Honors awards on April 1 at Seminole Hard Rock Hotel & Casino. In a recent interview with Queer News Tonight, Christopher talked about the 30 years long journey of the Pride Center and the work it is doing for the community.
Dolly and Miley banned in Wisconsin Schools over ‘Rainbowland’
“Rainbowland,” a song by Dolly Parton and Miley Cyrus that celebrates acceptance, was recently banned from a spring concert set list at a Wisconsin elementary school.
Sarah Schindler’s first-grade daughter at the school came home from school saying in shock, “We can’t sing it anymore. We can’t sing ‘Rainbow Connection’ and we can’t sing ‘Rainbowland.’
