LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Tuesday, Aug 5, 2025
Bowen Yang and Matt Rogers Playfully Campaign to Host SNL’s ‘Weekend Update'
Saturday Night Live’s Bowen Yang and podcast co-host Matt Rogers have publicly joked about wanting to take over the iconic “Weekend Update” desk.
News
UTexas Recruit Jonathan Hertwig-Odegaard Proudly Embraces Identity as Openly Gay Decathlete
Jonathan Hertwig-Odegaard, a rising Norwegian decathlete and University of Texas recruit, has publicly shared his pride in being an openly gay athlete, marking...
Majority of Chinese Citizens Now Support LGBTQ+ Rights, Landmark Poll Reveals
A new nationwide survey finds that over half of Chinese citizens support LGBTQ+ rights, signaling a significant shift in public attitudes despite ongoing legal...
Culture
Tenor Piotr Beczała Sings Different Productions of Wagner's 'Lohengrin' 41 Hours Apart
The tenor Piotr Beczała has been impressing audiences with his back-to-back performances in Wagner's “Lohengrin” in less than 41 hours
The Black Keys' 'No Rain, No Flowers' Puts a Feel-good Spin on a Turbulent Year
The Ohio alt-rock band the Black Keys aren't having an easy go of things
Pride
Glenn Burke: The Gay Trailblazer Who Gave the World the High-Five
Glenn Burke, the first Major League Baseball player to come out as gay, left an indelible mark on sports history—not only for his courage but also for inventing...
42nd Annual Northalsted Market Days® - Friday-Sun, August 8-10, 2025
A weekend long, live music street festival celebrating community in Chicago’s landmark Northalsted/Lakeview neighborhood!
Media
Chappell Roan Says Second Album "Doesn’t Exist Yet" and May Take Five Years
Chappell Roan, acclaimed pop artist and LGBTQ+ icon, has revealed her highly anticipated sophomore album is nowhere near completion and may not arrive for at...
UK Drag Icon Bimini Responds to Online Backlash After Lorraine Appearance
UK drag artist and LGBTQ+ advocate Bimini Bon Boulash faced a wave of negative comments on social media after appearing on the ITV morning show “Lorraine.”
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