Queer Black History Month Celebrated As 1920’s Harlem Drag Ball Is Remembered
Rockland Palace, at 155th St. and 8th Ave. in Harlem, overflowed with nearly 8000 attendees on March 6, 1936, for the 68th annual Hamilton Lodge “Odd Fellows” Ball. The grand event, dating back to the 1860s, had not seen such fervor since 1929, drawing guests from Chicago, Atlanta, and Memphis. The ball featured Ed Bonelli’s […]
Dozens Of Florida Drivers License Offices Have Trans ‘Die In’ Protests With Bodies And Tombstones
Transgender activists across Florida staged “die-in” protests at various DMV locations, donning transgender flags and orange vests. They laid down in lobbies and offices as a symbolic opposition to Gov. Ron DeSantis’ decision to criminalize gender changes on licenses. Prism, Youth Action Fund, Equality Florida, GLSEN Central Florida, and other organizations conducted the initiative, featuring […]
Yemen Sentences 13 Men To Public Execution, Including Crucifixion For Being Gay
In Yemen’s Ibb province, a Houthi-controlled court has sentenced 13 men to death for same-sex relations, with 35 more arrested. Houthis, backed by Iran, control swathes of Yemen. During 2022 and 2023, a United Nations panel strongly condemned the Houthis for systematic human rights violations in Yemen. The report highlighted a rise in sexual and […]
Proud Boy And Florida Gay Adult Film Star, Sentenced For ‘Beating Cops’ At January 6 Insurrection
A Florida Proud Boys member and adult film star involved in the January 6 insurrection has been sentenced to two years in jail for his actions. This includes a year of supervised release after serving his time and an order to pay $2,000 in restitution. Steven Miles, 40, was arrested in April 2022 after assaulting […]
Lawsuit Dropped by Accuser Alleging Sexual Assault by Shangela
In May 2023, Daniel McGarrigle, previously employed as a production assistant on the HBO series “We’re Here,” initiated a civil lawsuit against Shangela for sexual assault. Shangela refuted the allegations with a previous investigation yielding little evidence to support the claims. Now, the lawsuit has been withdrawn by the accuser. According to court documents, McGarrigle […]
RuPaul’s Kandy Muse Assaulted And Groped At A Gay Club
Kandy Muse, renowned queen of RuPaul‘s Drag Race seasons 13 and All Stars 8, shared a disturbing story of a recent incident at a gay club on her X account. Muse described a late-night encounter where she was groped and physically assaulted by an unknown, intoxicated man. Despite her saying NO, the man did not […]
Jake Gyllenhaal Thrills LGBTQ+ Community By Taking A Sweaty ‘Hard Pounding’ For New Movie Role
Jake Gyllenhaal amps up anticipation for “Road House” with a rigorous training regimen, showcasing his dedication in a behind-the-scenes clip. Portraying a former UFC fighter in the action-packed remake, the clip shows Gyllenhaal’s impeccable abs enduring 40 punches to the gut, underscoring his commitment to the role. Despite his stellar performance, controversy looms as director […]
Jonny McGovern Returns To RuPaul Home As ‘Hey Queen’ on WOW
In 2014, Jonny McGovern launched “Hey Qween!” on YouTube, featuring interviews with “RuPaul‘s Drag Race” stars. After a hiatus following co-host Lady Red Couture’s tragic passing in 2020, the show now returns with McGovern hosting solo. Legendary drag queen Kevin Aviance now introduces each episode. As per the new format, week by week, McGovern interviews […]
Oreos Are Now ‘Grooming’ Because Nabisco Supports PFLAG
A far-right group has sparked controversy by accusing Oreo of “grooming” children through its partnership with PFLAG. The National Legal and Policy Center released a video questioning the cookie brand’s motives, claiming it’s corrupting children. Featuring images from Pride events and LGBTQ+-inclusive books, the video aims to incite fear. However, the allegations are misleading. PFLAG […]
Will ABC Introduce A Queer Season Of ‘The Bachelor”. Here’s The Answer.
After two decades, The Bachelor franchise hints at a queer-themed season, offering hope for LGBTQ+ representation. Executive producer Bennett Graebner shared insights, revealing pitches for spinoffs, including a gay Bachelor. While the show lacked intentional queer match-making, several stars have come out as queers. Past seasons hinted at same-sex love, like Bachelor in Paradise and […]
