Wednesday, May 15, 2024

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Wednesday, May 15, 2024

'Gilded Age's' Kelli O'Hara Joins Boston Pops for 4th of July Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular

'Gilded Age's' Kelli O'Hara Joins Boston Pops for 4th of July Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular

"Gilded Age" star Kelli O'Hara, who was recently nominated for her 8th Tony Award for "Days of Wine and Roses," joins Keith Lockhart & the Boston Pops for the 2024 4th of July Boston Pops Fireworks Spectacular.

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News

'Don't be Weak and Gay,' Book-Burning Missouri Candidate Says
'Don't be Weak and Gay,' Book-Burning Missouri Candidate Says

A Missouri candidate with a homophobic campaign platform created a video in which she tells viewers not to be "weak and gay" as she runs through a queer...

by Kilian Melloy | 10 hours ago

FBI, Homeland Security Warn of Possible Threats to LGBTQ+ Events, Including Pride Month Activities
FBI, Homeland Security Warn of Possible Threats to LGBTQ+ Events, Including Pride Month Activities

Foreign terrorist organizations or their supporters might target LGBTQ-related events and venues as part of June's Pride Month, federal agencies warned in a...

by Rebecca Santana | 11 hours ago

Culture

How Did 'Hacks' Star Hannah Einbinder's Get Her Comic Groove Back?
How Did 'Hacks' Star Hannah Einbinder's Get Her Comic Groove Back?

"Hacks" star Hannah Einbinder penned up about her feelings of imposter syndrome, despite racking up multiple Emmy and Golden Globe nominations.

by Emell Adolphus | May 14

Watch: 'Challengers' Star Josh O' Connor Wrote a Queer Coming-of-Age Film Called 'Bonus Track'
Watch: 'Challengers' Star Josh O' Connor Wrote a Queer Coming-of-Age Film Called 'Bonus Track'

Available on Sky Cinema on June 1, the film marks Josh O'Connor's first movie production and will kick off Pride Month.

by Emell Adolphus | May 14

Pride

In Progressive Argentina, the LGBTQ+ Community Says President Milei Has Turned Back the Clock
In Progressive Argentina, the LGBTQ+ Community Says President Milei Has Turned Back the Clock

When Luana Salva got her first formal job after years of prostitution, she was ecstatic. Yet just months after Salva got her first paycheck, right-wing...

by Débora Rey | May 12

Target to Reduce Number of Stores Carrying Pride-Themed Merchandise after Last Year's Backlash
Target to Reduce Number of Stores Carrying Pride-Themed Merchandise after Last Year's Backlash

Target confirmed that it won't be carrying its LGBTQ+ merchandise for Pride month in June in some stores after the discount retailer received backlash last year...

by Anne D'Innocenzio | May 10

Media

GLAAD Media Awards NYC :: May 11, 2024
GLAAD Media Awards NYC :: May 11, 2024

The 35th annual GLAAD Media Awards show honored media for fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people and issues.

by Gustavo Monroy | May 13

A Place At The Table :: May 9, 2024
A Place At The Table :: May 9, 2024

A Place at the Table is the Ali Forney Center's spring gala, where over 1000 community leaders and allies gather for a night of fundraising and celebration.

by Gustavo Monroy | May 12

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