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From executive producer Elliot Page and the producers of Emmy Award-winning Hip-Hop Evolution, a lost R&B star who eclipsed Etta James and Little Richard, trans soul singer Jackie Shane blazed an extraordinary trail. Forty years after vanishing from public view, she finally gets her second act. 👑🙏👏
Any Other Way: The Jackie Shane Story | TRAILER
YouTube video by NFB
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February 12, 2026 at 8:32 AM
From executive producer Elliot Page and the producers of Emmy Award-winning Hip-Hop Evolution, a lost R&B star who eclipsed Etta James and Little Richard, trans soul singer Jackie Shane blazed an extraordinary trail. Forty years after vanishing from public view, she finally gets her second act. 👑🙏👏
Manhattan Borough Pres. Brad Hoylman-Sigal said he and other NYC politicians will re-raise the rainbow flag at the Stonewall National Monument after the Trump admin removed it. “Their mean-spiritedness knows no bounds. We will not stand by idly as our history and human rights are erased,” he said. 🏳️🌈
New York politicians will defy Trump admin by re-raising Pride flag at Stonewall Memorial - LGBTQ Nation
Even New York City's mayor said he was "outraged" by the flag's removal.
www.lgbtqnation.com
February 12, 2026 at 5:00 AM
Manhattan Borough Pres. Brad Hoylman-Sigal said he and other NYC politicians will re-raise the rainbow flag at the Stonewall National Monument after the Trump admin removed it. “Their mean-spiritedness knows no bounds. We will not stand by idly as our history and human rights are erased,” he said. 🏳️🌈
HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH. 👑🌈✊❤️ #JamesBaldwin
a drawing of a man with the words not everything that is above him
ALT: a drawing of a man with the words not everything that is above him
media.tenor.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:53 AM
HAPPY BLACK HISTORY MONTH. 👑🌈✊❤️ #JamesBaldwin
Brighton & Hove Pride, on England’s south coast, has announced RAYE on Sat, Aug 1, followed by the legendary Diana Ross on Sun, Aug 2 as the Pride on the Park 2026 festival headliners. The theme for this year’s Brighton Pride is ‘The Power Of Love’, marking the festival’s 35th anniversary. 👑🌈👏
Diana Ross and RAYE announced as headliners for major UK Pride festival - GayCities
This looks like it will be an amazing festival.
www.gaycities.com
February 12, 2026 at 12:33 AM
Brighton & Hove Pride, on England’s south coast, has announced RAYE on Sat, Aug 1, followed by the legendary Diana Ross on Sun, Aug 2 as the Pride on the Park 2026 festival headliners. The theme for this year’s Brighton Pride is ‘The Power Of Love’, marking the festival’s 35th anniversary. 👑🌈👏
Just weeks after announcing new federal standards 🖕 on how National Parks can display “only the U.S. flag and other congressionally or departmentally authorized flags” to be flown on National Parks flag poles, the large Pride flag at the Stonewall Monument in New York City was taken down Tuesday. 🏳️🌈✊
Trump Administration Removes Pride Flag From Stonewall National Monument
The enduring symbol of LGBTQ+ liberation has been taken down from the historic site.
www.them.us
February 11, 2026 at 8:36 PM
Just weeks after announcing new federal standards 🖕 on how National Parks can display “only the U.S. flag and other congressionally or departmentally authorized flags” to be flown on National Parks flag poles, the large Pride flag at the Stonewall Monument in New York City was taken down Tuesday. 🏳️🌈✊
Jesse Tyler Ferguson 👑 is set to star as Truman Capote, in the first New York revival of “Tru.” Set in December 1975, it finds the author alone in his New York apartment, reeling from the publication of chapters of “Answered Prayers,” about the city’s elite that cost him the social circle he adored.
Jesse Tyler Ferguson Starring as Truman Capote in First New York Revival of ‘Tru’ (EXCLUSIVE)
'Modern Family' star Jesse Tyler Ferguson will play Truman Capote in the first New York revival of 'Tru.'
variety.com
February 11, 2026 at 5:37 PM
Jesse Tyler Ferguson 👑 is set to star as Truman Capote, in the first New York revival of “Tru.” Set in December 1975, it finds the author alone in his New York apartment, reeling from the publication of chapters of “Answered Prayers,” about the city’s elite that cost him the social circle he adored.
Gay former NYC Council member Erik Bottcher beat his Republican opponent in a special election for NY State Senator. He defeated Charlotte Friedman with 91.8% of the vote to her 7.5%. “Tonight, the people of the 47th District made a clear choice for progress, integrity, and leadership,” he said. 👏👑🌈
Gay Democrat clobbers GOP opponent in special election: "I’m excited to get to work" - LGBTQ Nation
Erik Bottcher was one of two Democrats who won in a landslide last week.
www.lgbtqnation.com
February 11, 2026 at 7:37 AM
Gay former NYC Council member Erik Bottcher beat his Republican opponent in a special election for NY State Senator. He defeated Charlotte Friedman with 91.8% of the vote to her 7.5%. “Tonight, the people of the 47th District made a clear choice for progress, integrity, and leadership,” he said. 👏👑🌈
It’s been 21 years since Gregg Araki debuted his Queer masterpiece, “Mysterious Skin,” ample time to dive back into it using a post-production tool called DaVinci Resolve, which allowed him to fix the little things that bothered him about the finished film. 🏳️🌈
More Than Just a Restoration, ‘Mysterious Skin’ Gets a Full-Blown Rejuvenation, Which Allowed Gregg Araki to Perfect the Queer Classic
The New Queer Wave legend upgraded his 2005 classic, using tricks he discovered while making his latest, 'I Want Your Sex,' in DaVinci Resolve.
variety.com
February 11, 2026 at 4:18 AM
It’s been 21 years since Gregg Araki debuted his Queer masterpiece, “Mysterious Skin,” ample time to dive back into it using a post-production tool called DaVinci Resolve, which allowed him to fix the little things that bothered him about the finished film. 🏳️🌈
Randy Rainbow’s 👑 parody of “Wishin’ and Hopin’” by Burt Bacharach and Hal David covers… well, you know what it covers. #makeamericagayagain 🏳️🌈 youtu.be/xnR7CpH_aaI?...
Lyin' and Spinnin' (and Cheatin' and Hidin') - A Randy Rainbow Song Parody
YouTube video by Randy Rainbow
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February 10, 2026 at 7:09 PM
Randy Rainbow’s 👑 parody of “Wishin’ and Hopin’” by Burt Bacharach and Hal David covers… well, you know what it covers. #makeamericagayagain 🏳️🌈 youtu.be/xnR7CpH_aaI?...
Heated Rivalry creator Jacob Tierney is locked in for Season 2, confirming that certain pivotal scenes will change from how they played out in Rachel Reid’s novels. Season 2 is set to be based on The Long Game, which lurches forward 10 years, with Shane and Ilya still closeted about their romance. 🌈
Heated Rivalry creator confirms emotional season two scene
Heated Rivalry creator Jacob Tierney is locked in for season two, confirming that there's an emotional scene afoot for Shane Hollander.
www.thepinknews.com
February 10, 2026 at 6:56 PM
Heated Rivalry creator Jacob Tierney is locked in for Season 2, confirming that certain pivotal scenes will change from how they played out in Rachel Reid’s novels. Season 2 is set to be based on The Long Game, which lurches forward 10 years, with Shane and Ilya still closeted about their romance. 🌈
VA Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed legislation that sent a measure that would remove the state’s ban on same-sex marriage from the state constitution. Advocates for its removal say that it is discriminatory and could be enforced if Obergefell v. Hodges were ever overturned. ✊🏳️🌈💍❤️
Virginia governor gives voters a chance to erase their state's anti-marriage amendment - LGBTQ Nation
"So before I get too emotional on that one, I will start signing," she said.
www.lgbtqnation.com
February 10, 2026 at 4:47 AM
VA Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed legislation that sent a measure that would remove the state’s ban on same-sex marriage from the state constitution. Advocates for its removal say that it is discriminatory and could be enforced if Obergefell v. Hodges were ever overturned. ✊🏳️🌈💍❤️
Queer artist BRANDI CARLILE 👑 performed a moving Bluegrass rendition of America the Beautiful at yesterdays Superbowl. 👏🌈🫶 youtu.be/RK1JtOyTkvs?...
Brandi Carlile Sings America the Beautiful at Super Bowl LX
YouTube video by NFL
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February 10, 2026 at 4:38 AM
Queer artist BRANDI CARLILE 👑 performed a moving Bluegrass rendition of America the Beautiful at yesterdays Superbowl. 👏🌈🫶 youtu.be/RK1JtOyTkvs?...
“Blue Film,” a sexually charged drama about a fetish camboy who discovers an anonymous client has a disturbing tie to his past, received strong reviews, but was considered to be so controversial that several major festivals passed on the opportunity to have it in their lineups. 😮
‘Blue Film,’ Controversial Cam Boy Drama, Acquired by Obscured Releasing: ‘A Lot of People Were Scared’ (EXCLUSIVE)
'Blue Film,' a drama about a cam boy and a pedophile, was acquired by Obscured Releasing and will open in theaters in May.
variety.com
February 9, 2026 at 7:41 PM
“Blue Film,” a sexually charged drama about a fetish camboy who discovers an anonymous client has a disturbing tie to his past, received strong reviews, but was considered to be so controversial that several major festivals passed on the opportunity to have it in their lineups. 😮
The Winter Olympics kicked off Friday in Italy, and it will feature a single trans athlete. Elis Lundholm 👑 (24), a freestyle mogul skier representing Sweden, will compete in the female category despite being a trans man. He says he has “always been treated well” by the women he competes alongside.🏳️⚧️
Swedish skier Elis Lundholm will make history as the first out trans athlete in a Winter Olympics - LGBTQ Nation
Lundholm is a trans man who will compete in the women's category.
www.lgbtqnation.com
February 9, 2026 at 4:47 AM
The Winter Olympics kicked off Friday in Italy, and it will feature a single trans athlete. Elis Lundholm 👑 (24), a freestyle mogul skier representing Sweden, will compete in the female category despite being a trans man. He says he has “always been treated well” by the women he competes alongside.🏳️⚧️
After two years of extensive construction and a budget that nearly doubled, the legendary venue held its long-awaited grand re-opening Friday night… and it is STUNNING! 🌈 youtu.be/-FTj77GBJtA?...
SF's historic Castro Theatre reopens after $41M renovation | KTVU
YouTube video by KTVU FOX 2 San Francisco
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February 9, 2026 at 1:26 AM
After two years of extensive construction and a budget that nearly doubled, the legendary venue held its long-awaited grand re-opening Friday night… and it is STUNNING! 🌈 youtu.be/-FTj77GBJtA?...
Watch Caleb Marshall aka “thefitnessmarshall” try on pieces of Richard Simmons’ 👑 wardrobe he won at auction. Adorable. #gayhistory 🌈 youtu.be/uAD1fTvojcY?...
I Bought Richard Simmons’ Wardrobe (This Meant Everything to Me)
YouTube video by The Fitness Marshall Vlogs
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February 8, 2026 at 5:17 PM
Watch Caleb Marshall aka “thefitnessmarshall” try on pieces of Richard Simmons’ 👑 wardrobe he won at auction. Adorable. #gayhistory 🌈 youtu.be/uAD1fTvojcY?...
CARLILE: 'The through line to being queer and being a representative of a marginalized community, and being put on the largest stage in America to acknowledge the fraught and tender hope that this country is based on, it's something you don't say no to.’ 🏳️🌈🙏🇺🇸
Brandi Carlile on What It Means to Sing ‘America the Beautiful’ at the Super Bowl in a Time of Turmoil: It’s a Song of ‘Fragile Hope, for Where America Could Be’
Brandi Carlile talks about what it means to sing 'America the Beautiful' at the Super Bowl in a time of national turmoil, as a song of 'fragile hope.'
variety.com
February 8, 2026 at 5:27 AM
CARLILE: 'The through line to being queer and being a representative of a marginalized community, and being put on the largest stage in America to acknowledge the fraught and tender hope that this country is based on, it's something you don't say no to.’ 🏳️🌈🙏🇺🇸
Someone uncovered the word ‘don’t’ is censored in the Epstein files, “proof they’re doing control+f censoring,” referring to the keyboard shortcut that finds and replaces certain words or phrases. The conjunction “don’t” is all over the Epstein files. The theory is that it’s a shortcut for “Don T.”😮
Well, that backfired! An Epstein files redaction is doing Tr*mp zero favors - Queerty
They couldn't even redact the files correctly
www.queerty.com
February 8, 2026 at 4:44 AM
Someone uncovered the word ‘don’t’ is censored in the Epstein files, “proof they’re doing control+f censoring,” referring to the keyboard shortcut that finds and replaces certain words or phrases. The conjunction “don’t” is all over the Epstein files. The theory is that it’s a shortcut for “Don T.”😮
The Trump admin tried to intimidate Don Lemon into silence. They only made him more popular. FBI agents arrested him while he was covering the Grammys in LA, for covering an anti-ICE protest at a church in Minneapolis. Protesters were there because one of the pastors leads a local ICE field office.🖕
Don Lemon torched the Tr*mp administration & is now pulling a bigger audience than ever - Queerty
The Tr*mp administration tried to silence Don Lemon. Instead, they made him more popular than ever.
www.queerty.com
February 8, 2026 at 4:18 AM
The Trump admin tried to intimidate Don Lemon into silence. They only made him more popular. FBI agents arrested him while he was covering the Grammys in LA, for covering an anti-ICE protest at a church in Minneapolis. Protesters were there because one of the pastors leads a local ICE field office.🖕
The opera Complications in Sue, premiering this month in Philadelphia, was created by A Strange Loop’s Michael R. Jackson, Justin Vivian Bond, and designer Jonathan Anderson, with music by ten different composers. It blends humor and social commentary, anchored by Bond’s charismatic performance. 👏🌈🎭
How Justin Vivian Bond, Michael R. Jackson, and Jonathan Anderson Made an Opera
www.vogue.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:59 AM
The opera Complications in Sue, premiering this month in Philadelphia, was created by A Strange Loop’s Michael R. Jackson, Justin Vivian Bond, and designer Jonathan Anderson, with music by ten different composers. It blends humor and social commentary, anchored by Bond’s charismatic performance. 👏🌈🎭
In time for Valentine’s Day, John Waters has offered to officiate the wedding of the lucky couple that submits the highest bid in the fundraising auction that benefits the Provincetown Film Society. The online auction went live on Jan 30 and ends 11:59 pm Feb 8. The website is: BiddingForGood. 🙏💍🌈🎬❤️
Filmmaker John Waters is ready to put a ring on it – for a good cause - LGBTQ Nation
“Don’t miss your chance,” promoters say, “to say ‘I do’ with a decidedly different kind of reverend and walk away with a love story no one else can top.”
www.lgbtqnation.com
February 7, 2026 at 5:13 AM
In time for Valentine’s Day, John Waters has offered to officiate the wedding of the lucky couple that submits the highest bid in the fundraising auction that benefits the Provincetown Film Society. The online auction went live on Jan 30 and ends 11:59 pm Feb 8. The website is: BiddingForGood. 🙏💍🌈🎬❤️
RICKY MARTIN: “I know what it means to succeed without letting go of where you come from, when you decide not to change because others ask you to. That’s why what you have achieved is not just a historic musical accomplishment, its a cultural and human victory. You won without erasing your roots.” 👑
Ricky Martin's personal letter to Bad Bunny post-Grammys win will have you in tears - Queerty
Now, what are the chances Bad Bunny brings Ricky Martin out for a Super Bowl Halftime duet?
www.queerty.com
February 6, 2026 at 6:35 PM
RICKY MARTIN: “I know what it means to succeed without letting go of where you come from, when you decide not to change because others ask you to. That’s why what you have achieved is not just a historic musical accomplishment, its a cultural and human victory. You won without erasing your roots.” 👑
Murder In Glitterball City is a 2-part investigation into the case that rocked a community. In 2010 a 911 call brought police to a Victorian mansion where they discovered the body of James Carroll, shot and stabbed the year prior, then left in a plastic storage bin in the cellar. Feb 19 on HBO. 🔪🌈🪩
Murder in Glitterball City | Official Trailer | HBO
YouTube video by HBO
youtu.be
February 6, 2026 at 5:27 AM
Murder In Glitterball City is a 2-part investigation into the case that rocked a community. In 2010 a 911 call brought police to a Victorian mansion where they discovered the body of James Carroll, shot and stabbed the year prior, then left in a plastic storage bin in the cellar. Feb 19 on HBO. 🔪🌈🪩
Since 2016, the U of CA, Berkeley professor Juana María Rodríguez has mobilized students to preserve LGBTQ+ stories through a unique course taught in partnership with Wiki Education. They produce entries that cover niche LGBTQ+ subjects which have fallen through the cracks due to contributor bias. 🌈
The surprising way a professor & her students are preserving centuries of LGBTQ+ history - LGBTQ Nation
Professor Juana María Rodríguez is fighting fire with fact. And she's bringing receipts.
www.lgbtqnation.com
February 6, 2026 at 4:59 AM
Since 2016, the U of CA, Berkeley professor Juana María Rodríguez has mobilized students to preserve LGBTQ+ stories through a unique course taught in partnership with Wiki Education. They produce entries that cover niche LGBTQ+ subjects which have fallen through the cracks due to contributor bias. 🌈
Since Dec Minneapolis and St. Paul have been infested by ICE. Tensions rose when Renee Good and Alex Pretti were killed. In response, Minnesotans organized a citywide general strike, with thousands protesting and over 700 businesses closing in solidarity. Queer citizens share their stories… ✊🏳️🌈🙏
LGBTQ Minnesotans speak out amid ICE crackdowns
‘Our nervous systems are not set up to live under constant threat’
www.washingtonblade.com
February 5, 2026 at 5:10 PM
Since Dec Minneapolis and St. Paul have been infested by ICE. Tensions rose when Renee Good and Alex Pretti were killed. In response, Minnesotans organized a citywide general strike, with thousands protesting and over 700 businesses closing in solidarity. Queer citizens share their stories… ✊🏳️🌈🙏