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CHER RELEASES NEW SINGLE, ANNOUNCES SHE’LL PERFORM AT NEW YORK PRIDE

The East Coast gay population is officially all a twitter.

Posted by Josh Middleton on 6/18/2013 at 11:17AM | No Comments

Sense more of a stirring than what is typical on a Tuesday afternoon in the Gayborhood? Well, fear not, there’s good reason. The gays have been thrown into sure-fire gasp mode today after two major announcements from camp Cher: (1) She “officially” released her new single, “Woman’s World,” which (1a) she will ~~auto-tune~~ sing tonight on the season finale of The Voice and (2) She will be performing at New York Gay Pride on June 30. Queerty reports: READ MORE

MONDAY KICKSTARTER: PRESIDENT OBAMA HAD A VERY GAY-FRIENDLY WEEKEND

Plus: Several bigots do bigot-y things and a roundup of Pride-month reports from around the globe.

Posted by Josh Middleton on 6/17/2013 at 9:29AM | No Comments

From mentioning gay dads in his Father's Day speech to naming a couple gay men as ambassadors, this has been a very LGBT-friendly weekend for our beloved prez. Keep reading for those and all other headlines.

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MONDAY KICKSTARTER: LESBIAN ACTIVIST CALLS MICHELLE OBAMA ‘ARROGANT’ FOR SHUTTING DOWN PROTESTER

Plus: Nike to unveil a Pride sneaker, Prince Harry saves a fellow soldier from homophobic taunting and more in this weekend's LGBTQ headlines.

Posted by Josh Middleton on 6/10/2013 at 9:35AM | No Comments

When being honored this weekend at the L.A. Dyke March, 86-year-old activist Ivy Bottini called the First Lady "arrogant" for shutting down that protester last week. Click the image to see the whole story.

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PLAYDAR: WHICH CURRENT DISNEY STARLET HAS WHAT IT TAKES TO BE THE NEXT BRITNEY OR CHRISTINA?

G Philly's resident DJ forecasts the careers of Miley, Selena, Bridgit and Ariana.

Posted by Patrick DeMarco on 6/6/2013 at 9:18AM | 1 Comment

We all know that being part of the Disney-Channel machine can bring great success to its young stars, but making the transition from teen sweetheart to diva-status superstar is not always guaranteed. After scanning iTunes today, I noticed quite a few from the new crop of Disney starlets who are hoping to make that very move. But do any of them have what it takes to be the next Britney or Christina? Below, I give a listen to the latest singles from the top four contenders to decide if they have the chops or if they’re destined for a career of flops. READ MORE

LAURYN HILL FINALLY RESPONDS TO CONTROVERSY SURROUNDING ANTI-GAY LYRICS

See the singer's just-as-questionable rebuttal.

Posted by Josh Middleton on 6/5/2013 at 9:03AM | No Comments

Last week, we reported on the controversy that erupted when singer/rapper Lauryn Hill released a new song, “Neurotic Society (Compulsory Mix),” that many slammed for containing homophobic lyrics. The verse in question is basically a rundown of reasons why the world has gone to shit. In it, she compares “girl men” “drag queens” and “social transvestism” to “pimps,” “pushers” and “serial criminals.” Sounds like a pretty direct hit to the LGBTQ community, huh? Wel, Hill says we have it all wrong. READ MORE

AMERICAN IDOL CONTESTANT CHUCKS THE SONGBOOK TO DO GAY PORN

Is that a microphone in your pocket or are you just happy to see me?

Posted by Josh Middleton on 6/4/2013 at 4:08PM | No Comments

Former American Idol contestant Nathaniel Marshall — who only made it to the final 36 in Season 8 — has decided to give up the reality-show circuit for a career that will guarantee him a place at the top. Or should I say on top.

This week, Queerty brought it to the world’s attention that the pocket-sized songbird is now a bonafide porn star, making his debut in a little flick called Men Caught On Video 2. If you remember him from the show, you won’t recognize him here. He’s shaved those spiky tips, beefed up a bit and dropped his drawers to reveal … well, let’s just say the gift of song isn’t his only God-given talent. If you want to learn more about the flick, wait till you get home and click on this EXTREMELY NSFW link for clips, screenshots and an interview in which the crooner, whose porn name is Jadyn Daniels, discusses his decision to take up a career in the dirty-movie industry. READ MORE

MONDAY KICKSTARTER: NBA STAR TAKES HEAT FOR ANTI-GAY SLUR

Plus: São Paulo kicks off Pride month with a rainy bang, Obama reaffirms his support for LGBT equality and more in the weekend's LGBTQ headlines

Posted by Josh Middleton on 6/3/2013 at 9:34AM | No Comments

Crappy weather couldn't keep São Paulo LGBTQers away from their pride celebration. Click image for more.

I trolled the web for gay headlines all weekend so you wouldn’t have to. READ MORE

MONDAY KICKSTARTER: FRENCH PRESIDENT SIGNS MARRIAGE EQUALITY BILL INTO LAW

Plus: Another porn star dies too young, lots of homophobia out of Texas and more in the weekend's LGBT headlines.

Posted by Josh Middleton on 5/20/2013 at 9:39AM | No Comments

France's president signed the country's marriage-equality bill into law. Click image for the story.

I trolled the web for LGBT headlines all weekend so you wouldn’t have to. READ MORE

WOMAN GETS KICKED OFF PLANE FOR SINGING WHITNEY HOUSTON SONGS

Didn't anyone tell her that you should never sing Whitney in public?

Posted by Josh Middleton on 5/13/2013 at 1:26PM | 2 Comments

There are a few things in life we’ve learned to avoid at all costs: drinking beer before liquor, don’t walk down dark alleys alone and, unless you’ve got the chops, you should never, ever attempt a Whitney Houston song in public. It can apparently get you kicked off planes. READ MORE

MONDAY KICKSTARTER: THE NEW NORMAL GETS CANNED, GAY SHOW STARRING SEAN HAYES IS PICKED UP

Plus: Illinois governor is chomping at the bit to sign a marriage equality bill, California to start requiring schools to teach LGBT history and more in this weekend's gay headlines.

Posted by Josh Middleton on 5/13/2013 at 9:43AM | No Comments

Fans of The New Normal will be sorry to hear that the show was just cancelled after one season. Click image for story.

I trolled the web for LGBTQ headlines all weekend so you wouldn’t have to. READ MORE