Shawn Mendes in Tommy Hilfiger, “MJ: The Musical,” & five gay movies from 2022

A handful of right-wing protesters gathered outside Texas Live in Arlington this afternoon (Sunday, June 12)  as supporters of HELP Center for LGBT Health and Wellness and the Arlington Museum of Art  gathered inside at Troy’s for the Disney Drag Brunch.

Marcia Gay Harden looked gorgeous in a pink goddess gown on Sunday at the 75th annual Tony Awards in New York City.The 62-year-old actress wore an Oscar de la Renta dress that featured a long train for the 75th annual awards ceremony held at Radio City Music Hall.Marcia accessorized with jewelry from Mindi Mond New York including dangling earrings and bracelet. Goddess gown:Marcia Gay Harden looked gorgeous in a pink goddess gown on Sunday at the 75th annual Tony Awards in New York CityShe had her hair up in an elegant manner by hairstylist Nathaniel Hawkins.Makeup artist Lori Hamlin Penske accentuated Marcia's natural beauty with rosy cheeks and pink lipstick.

Thomas Ryan Rousseau. Mug shot from the Kootenai County Sheriff’s Office in Idao.

31 white supremacists were arrested for planning a riot near an Idaho Pride event.

Hamilton, A Chorus Line, Hadestown, Cabaret, Chicago, and West Side Story. DeBose appeared in Hamilton on Broadway and won an Oscar for her performance in the latest film version of West Side Story, becoming the first out queer woman of color Oscar-winner.

Brokeback Mountain to some newer films like Love, Simon.  But, as I watched many of these, I realized that there are now several queer actors who would play the role just as well, if not better than some of their predecessors. Here are eight LGBTQ+ actors who I believe would be great picks if these movies ever got a remake.

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In the wake ofAzealia Banks' bizarre meltdown during the Wynwood Pride concert on Friday, which ended with her storming off stage, the New York rapper has taken to Instagram to rant about the conditions of the event.Banks, 31, had performed just four songs from her headlining set,with her breasts fully exposed, when she began to go off about how organizers and promoters kept changing her call times.'I'm really not happy to be here. I'm trying y'all, but it's difficult.

UpdateJesse Tyler Ferguson just won a Tony Award for Best Featured Actor in a Play, but his relationship with sports is complicated.“I was an indoor kid growing up,” he recently told Queerty, just days after the opening of his return to Broadway in the critically acclaimed revival of Take Me Out. “I did not love sports.

Avengers star Tom Hiddleston has praised Disney+’s Loki and the titular bisexual character in a new movie.

were arrested by police in Coeur d’Alene, Idaho, under suspicion of conspiring to riot at a nearby Pride celebration.“No one should fear loving who they love!” the Vice President said. “Our children in Texas and Florida should not fear who they are! Black and brown and women of color — transgender women — should not pay [with] their lives! We should not have to be dealing with three hundred laws in states around our country that are attacking our LGBTQ+ brothers and sisters!…“We will continue to build unity, we will continue to build coalitions, we will always be fueled by knowing we have so much more in common than what separates us,” she concluded.

GEMMA Collins looked stunning in a strapless white dress as she smooched fiancé Rami Hawash who was seen without his eyepatch for the first time in weeks. The former Towie star, 41, and Rami, 48, enjoyed a fun night at home with friends, but that didn't stop Gemma getting a glam makeover.

Former Christian singer Nicole Serrano has come out as non-binary and a lesbian.

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COEUR D’ALENE, Idaho — Dozens of members of a white supremacist group were arrested on Saturday in Idaho before they could act on plans to riot at a local Pride event, the police said. After receiving a tip from a concerned citizen, the police detained and charged 31 people who belonged to a far-right group known as Patriot Front, said Lee White, the chief of the Coeur d’Alene Police Department, at a news conference.

increasing gun violence throughout the country, the Pulse Massacre remains the largest mass shooting in modern American history–49 people lost their lives and 53 more were seriously wounded. Rob Domenico, a board member of The Center Orlando, said “absolute devastation” was felt across Orlando‘s LGBTQ community.

Christina Aguilera took to the stage at the LA Pride music festival at the Los Angeles State Historic Park Saturday night. The 41-year-old singer performed a few of the hits that made her a household name, including a wild rendition of 2002's "Dirrty." She danced in front of thousands of revelers in the heart of downtown, wearing a bold red leather bodysuit with a matching trench coat.  At one point, Aguilera joined forces with another vocal powerhouse as Mya joined her onstage for a rendition of their classic hit remake, "Lady Marmalade."   Christina Aguilera wore the colors of the pride flag for her headlining performance at LA Pride Saturday night.

came out on social media instead of giving them the story.“It was with an abundance of caution and respect that this media outlet emailed Rebel Wilson’s representatives on Thursday morning, giving her two days to comment on her new relationship with LA leisure wear designer Ramona Agruma, before publishing a single word,” The Sydney Morning Herald reported Saturday.But “Wilson opted to gazump the story, posting about her new ‘Disney Princess’ on Instagram early Friday morning,” the paper continued, adding, “Considering how bitterly Wilson had complained about poor journalism standards when she successfully sued Woman’s Day for defamation, her choice to ignore our discreet, genuine and honest queries was, in our view, underwhelming.” The Herald is getting plenty of pushback, especially on social media.

detained by police in Coeur d'Alene after a concerned citizen reported seeing dozens of masked individuals who "looked like a little army" loading riot gear into a U-Haul. Only one of the members was from Idaho, according to the Idaho Statesman.

Christina Aguilera and Mya got together for a mini “Lady Marmalade” reunion at LA Pride on Saturday, June 11.

Noodles pair well with pretty much any ingredient. Shiitake mushrooms? Sure! Tomato sauce? Why not! M&Ms? Buddy the Elf loves them on his spaghetti! (Does that mean Buddy the Elf is bisexual? TBD.) To any culture that considers noodles a staple: Congrats on your new canonical bisexuality! Do you think noodles are bisexual? yes no It's all about the vibes with bisexual foods, and veggie burgers – or any meat replacement, for that matter – positively radiate bisexual energy.One could argue I'm teetering dangerously close to Vegan Lesbian Food Canon, but this is simply the overlap in the center of a Lesbian x Bisexual WLW Venn diagram. Do you think veggie burgers and fake meat products are bisexual? yes no Smoothies can be savory, sweet, or anything in between.

This story is part of INTO’s seven-part series, in which we’ve asked queer voices to respond to the surge in gun crime and the sixth anniversary of the Pulse shooting. We hope these varied perspectives encourage dialogue and change to end the needless violence plaguing our country.The Pulse Interim Memorial, with its vinyl-printed portraits, words of contemplation, and flower tributes that wilt and wither in the scorching Orlando sun, is a reflection of our grief and rage.At once beautiful and unforgiving, to stand on the site of such needless devastation is to be at the center of our country’s struggle with gun culture. The events of recent weeks — no, wait — years, seem to have little impact on our collective conscience to reconsider what responsible gun ownership means. For the past week, INTO has been exploring themes around gun violence, asking journalists and thought leaders to share their perspectives.

A Texas judge has blocked the state’s harmful “child abuse” investigations into parents of trans youth.

kiss between two men on this day six years ago is reportedly what led twisted Orlando shooter Oman Mateen to massacre 49 people in a gay nightclub. On June 12, 2016, the 29-year-old stormed Pulse nightclub in Florida and opened fire in what was the deadliest mass shooting by a single gunman in US history until the 2017 Las Vegas attack. Mateen was shot dead by police at the scene following a three-hour standoff.

another gay couple?’Well, I hope my story can be an answer to that question. Soaps have the power to spark up conversations like the one in my house and can lead to positive change in people’s lives.

Queer gamers are a discerning bunch, and now they have the opportunity to show their Pride even before they inevitably choose the badass, female character.Last year, Xbox produced a limited batch of Pride controllers and shared it with LGBTQIA+ players and creators around the world. While the response to the controller was positive, many asked Xbox to make it universally available.Well, the wait is over.To mark Pride month, Xbox announced the newi controller, which brings together 34 community flags in a fine, interwoven manner to celebrate the intersectionality and strength of the many LGBTQIA+ communities.Related: This new ‘leather daddy pokémon’ has Gay Twitter’s attentionIt’s currently available — and fully customizable, we might add — via the Xbox Design Lab.Of course, haters are going to hate, and we’d be remiss not to share the company’s clap back to one unsatisfied customer.After Xbox shared their fetching new design, one commenter replied: “No one asked for this.” The wit, oh, the wit.“No one asked you to reply, but here we are,” the brand fired back.

First Kill (★★★☆☆) is very good when it’s good, and downright terrible when it’s bad.Sometimes it’s so bad, it’s good, but this “teenage lesbian vampire falls for fearless vampire hunter” romance is far from boring.Based on a short story by queer YA and fantasy author V.E. Schwab, First Kill blends a little Buffy, Supernatural, and Charmed with Romeo & Juliet, and a side of Heathers.

Brokeback Mountain, the “Retro Replay: Film Classics” series picks up two days after Capital Pride with the 1995 flamboyant star-studded comedy To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything Julie Newmar.Essentially an American remake of the global box office smash and Oscar-winning Australian comedy The Adventures of Priscilla, Queen of the Desert, Beeban Kidron’s To Wong Foo starred a trio of male action stars — Wesley Snipes, the late Patrick Swayze, and John Leguizamo — improbably portraying New York City drag queens.We follow along as the trio sets out on a road trip to Tinseltown only to find themselves stuck in a homophobic hinterland after their old Cadillac convertible breaks down.Soon enough, they ride into the sunset, leaving behind a winsome message about the value of community and acceptance. Local drag queen Noxeema Jackson, named for the Snipes character, and the QTBIPOC collective, will be orchestrating some surprises at the screening.

Capital Pride Alliance, aspired "to celebrate, educate, support, and inspire our multifaceted communities.”The organizers expected up to half a million spectators. A sea of people lined the parade route and most people were having an exceptional time.

criminalizing same-sex relations and LGBTQ gender expression. Legal sanctions against LGBTQ people vary in scope and application.

Welcome to Screen Gems, our weekend dive into queer and queer-adjacent titles of the past that deserve a watch or a re-watch.Stop us if you’ve heard this one before: Elvira, Natasha Lyonne, and schlock-loving drag queen Peaches Christ walk into a movie theater… ring any bells? You’d be forgiven if not, because their movie, All About Evil, has only been the stuff of midnight-movie legend—until now!On one gloomy night (we presume) in 2010, a dense, eerie fog hangs over the Bay Area (you’re picturing it, right?), where The San Francisco International Film Festival dares to premiere the unthinkable: The feature film debut of director Joshua Grannell… also known as the legendary drag artist Peaches Christ! *thunder crashes*That film? All About Evil, a campy horror-comedy that had “future cult classic” written all over it—in blood! *a black cat shrieks*Except, after a limited theatrical run, the film disappeared without a trace, only to be whispered about in arthouse theaters and drag bars across the nation.

Join the Bay Area Reporter, America's longest continuously-published and highest circulation LGBTQ weekly, on June 23 as we publish our 50th Annual edition celebrating San Francisco June Pride festivities.Since 1972, our annual San Francisco Pride edition has provided locals and visitors alike with the most comprehensive coverage of the parade, people, parties, and events that make San Francisco's pride shine through like a beacon of hope to the San Francisco Bay Area's vibrant LGBTQ community.Our 2022 San Francisco Pride edition will be our largest edition since 2019 and reaches the largest audience of LGBTQ consumers in the San Francisco Bay Area as we celebrate the first in-person Pride celebrations in three years.Space reservations for our June 23 edition are now being accepted.

sparked right-wing outrage, several GOP lawmakers proposed laws restricting children from drag shows.In Florida, state Rep. Anthony Sabatini, a Republican candidate for Congress, proposed legislation to charge parents with felonies and terminate the parental rights of any adult who brings a child “to these perverted sex shows aimed at FL kids.”“When will the sexualization of children stop?” Sabatini tweeted. Asked about Sabatini’s proposal at a press conference Friday, DeSantis, a prospective Republican candidate for president, said he would consider signing the law.“I’ve asked my folks to look,” DeSantis said at a Fort Myers press conference.

Imagine a world in which all the men disappear from the planet in a single moment: Planes they were piloting are left unmanned (literally), their female passengers abandoned in midair; men in bed with their girlfriends mysteriously vanish; boys in the playground dematerialize before their mothers’ eyes. The girls and women left behind are given no apparent reason for the sudden absence of half the world’s population. Now imagine another world — one in which an author proudly announces her forthcoming novel only to be attacked online for its fantastical premise.

You Can’t Ask That. Broadcast on ABC, the aim of the show is to offer insight into the lives of marginalized communities and break down stereotypes while answering the questions people are afraid to ask.This week, it featured a bunch of gay men answering questions.As one would expect on such a show, many of the questions played on stereotypical tropes and were shot down by those answering them.One of the questions was, “Have you ever turned a straight guy?”Some of those answering said they “hated” the question, and we can appreciate why.

rare, pre-Stonewall gay wedding on Fire Island, then catch up on the latest from Gay TikTok:Sniffies opened the Hype House.♬ original sound – SniffiesJoseph Allen got frisked.The History Channel gleamed a light on Pride.Luke Hayes‘ mom bought some gifts.Mikey Angelo wrote a song about Drag Race.Dr. Evan Goldstein graded Postmates’ bottom-friendly menu.Bretman Rock ran up the hill.Joe Hegyes and Andrew Muscarella shared their coming out stories.Jack Tasker recorded a new voicemail.And Sylvester lived on.

London Pride (now Pride in London) when I was just 19 years old and in my first lesbian relationship.It was 1995. Coming out back then was very different. Section 28 was still in place and the law did not recognise our relationships at all.

The writer further said that Rebel's decision not to respond to the "discreet, genuine and honest queries" was "underwhelming" given how "bitterly she complained about poor journalism standards" when she successfully sued the publication, Women's Day, for defamation after they branded her a serial liar.FWIW, we also don't know if this is Rebel's first same-sex relationship or the extent of which she was openly queer in her private life. Nor is it any of our business!I’ve just read this @smh piece 3 times to make sure that I wasn’t misreading.

Vanity Fair and The New York Times have taken notice!Far be it from Queerty, a totally comparable media institution, to ignore this extremely relevant and thoroughly thought-provoking trend. Hence: more excellent shows on which you can see wang!OK, this one might be stretching the category of “excellent,” but it’s worth noting that in Episode 8 of this batty Sex and the City reboot, sex columnist Carrie Bradshaw (Sarah Jessica Parker) comes face to face with her first penis ever.

A post shared by Víctor Gutiérrez (@victor_g91)Spanish water polo player Víctor Gutiérrez made worldwide headlines in 2016 when he came out in an interview with the magazine Shangay prior to the Rio Olympics.“I’m living my sexuality in such a positive way that I felt a responsibility to share it with others,” the then-25-year-old said. “There are almost no athletes who say they are gay.

My girlfriend and I at two weddings, in 2019 & 2022 ? We’ve had our lot of lows, but the highs are worth it all ?? from lgbt A Reddit user by the name of Alice lit up both the r/lgbt and r/transtimelines subreddits with side-by-side photos of herself and her girlfriend at two weddings, one taken before Alice started transitioning and one taken after.“We’ve had our lot of lows, but the highs are worth it all,” Alice wrote in her caption.As fellow Reddit users fawned over the photos of Alice’s glow-up, the Belgium native revealed more about her journey so far. One commenter, for example, said Alice and her girlfriend are beautiful and added that they’re “glad your relationship/marriage is a good one.”“Aw, thank you,” Alice responded.

Christina Aguilera hits the stage at LA Pride’s Official In-Person Music Event “LA Pride In The Park,” presented by Christopher Street West (CSW), at Los Angeles Historical Park on Saturday (June 11) in Los Angeles.

Hollywood is pretty gay, and so are many celebrities and actors who grace our screens and hearts. But sometimes, keeping up with who’s out and proud can be a little tedious.

here I’d already been bullied at school for being camp; though, I always fought back. I was regularly called into the headmaster’s office for punching lads who had called me gay or faggot or ‘la poof’ – which was a favourite phrase of one particular boy. He wasn’t French, by the way, just desperate to make his insult even more fabulous.

CBS News Miami. She also became the go-to DJ for Madonna, at the time the world’s biggest pop star was also a Miami resident. Eventually, Young started remixing for the superstar, work that has continued through the decades.

I have done makeup for one of my idols Carson Kressley, the original cast of 'Queer Eye' and now the judge of 'Ru Paul's Drag Race'. I was assigned to do his makeup during a Miss USA and Miss Universe pageant. And I was really happy because he was one of the first representations within the LGBTQ community that a person can be out and proud and also be celebrated on TV, which was not common at all in Japan.I was also a part of Queer Eye.

The seventh season of Married At First Sight UK is set to feature two LGBTQ+ couples.

ABOVE; Everything Linda Simpson did on a lark in the '80s and '90s is now art.