By Jamie Booth Jace M taught himself to DJ in the early 2000s, on records and with, in his words, “one of the shittiest mixers ever created.” Before that, he played piano, drums, the trumpet, violin, and for a tiny Read more
Kamala’s campaign has released its first ad just days after President Joe Biden announced that he would not be seeking reelection this year, reports LGBTQ News. The ad, full of optimism, doesn’t skimp on the Pride flags. WATCH!
Big Little Bows, a new non-profit founded Joey Bachrach, is dedicated to empowering LGBTQ+ teens aged 15-17 who are overcoming substance use disorder and mental health challenges. They provide affirming, safe, and supportive environments through mentorship, community, and essential resources. Read more
Towards the end of her interview yesterday with Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg – MSNBC host Rachael Maddow asked whether he would be willing to serve as Vice President Kamala Harris’s running mate this fall and potentially become the first out Read more
Kamala Devi Harris — currently the presumptive presidential nominee after Biden has exited the race — has been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ+ rights throughout her career, consistently supporting policies that promote equality and inclusivity for the queer community, reports Read more
President Joe Biden announced Sunday that he will end his presidential re-election campaign, bringing an abrupt and humbling conclusion to his half-century-long political career and scrambling the race for the White House just four months before Election Day, reports NBC News. Read more
Friday marked the kickoff of RuPaul’s DragCon LA 2024, presented by World of Wonder, taking over the Los Angeles Convention Center on July 19th and 20th, reports Mike Pingel at WEHO TIMES. The drag queen convention opened with RuPaul himself Read more
Tom Daley. Photo: The Rambling Man and Kim Ratcliffe of Think Equestrian, via Wikimedia Commons Outsports, part of the LGBTQ-owned and operated media company Q.Digital, and the leading voice in LGBTQ sports, is proud to announce the launch of “Outsports’ Read more
Yet another beloved gay establishment is closing next month. The local leather favorite – The Barracks in Cathedral City – posted the news on their social media: To All Friends, Family and Patrons of The Barracks Bar, Cathedral City: Read more
Artists and Activists for Health Equity are thrilled to unveil the expanded 2024 Dance for Life Festival, set to dazzle audiences with world-class performances and exclusive events at the Nate Holden Performing Arts Center on July 20, 2024. This year’s Read more
JD Vance. Photo: Gage Skidmore from Surprise, AZ, via Wikimedia Commons In a press release, the Human Rights Campaign responded to Trump’s VP pick, JD Vance, saying that his choice has made it clear that “a second Trump Administration would Read more
California Gov. Gavin Newsom signed a first-of-its-kind state law Monday aimed at protecting LGBTQ+ students from having their sexual orientation, gender identity or gender expression revealed by schools without consent, reports USA Today. The SAFETY Act prohibits schools from enforcing policies that Read more
Calling all film lovers: One Institute is proud to be a Community Partner for the Queer Rhapsody Film Series, which brings independent queer cinema to Los Angeles this July 19-28! Join them for a celebration of contemporary LGBTQIA+ cinema, featuring Read more
Photo: Kurt Kanazawa The world premiere of Rogue Artists Ensemble’s Happy Fall: A Queer Stunt Spectacular will premiere August 17 at the Los Angeles LGBT Center’s Renberg Theatre in the Lily Tomlin/Jane Wagner Cultural Arts Center. David Ellard, Kurt Kanazawa Read more
Stache WeHo, located at 8941 Santa Monica Boulevard, has announced that it is permanently closing after being open in the city of West Hollywood for the past three years, reports WEHO TIMES. The nightlife establishment, which originally opened as a vegan restaurant, Read more
Move over David Geffen. It’s time to meet the world’s newest gay business mogul: Tristan Schukraft BY MARK ARIEL He is the new owner of The Abbey Food & Bar and The Chapel in West Hollywood. He is the founder Read more
Billy Porter’s inspiring new single is out now Singer/actor Billy Porter shared a new single entitled “Leap,” last month. The song arrived as the perfect motivational anthem ahead of Juneteenth and Pride month celebrations. “Leap” previews Porter’s forthcoming EP, Black Read more
ONYX Southwest serves as a bridge for Men of Color to the greater Leather community BY MARK ARIEL ONYX is a non-profit organization formed and operated by Men of Color who enjoy the leather lifestyle. ONYX’s goal is to provide Read more
Pandora Boxx’s new dance album, BOXX, is her most personal work ever, depicting some of the struggles she has experienced in life BY JOHN STEIN Pandora Boxx will be at Drag Con LA this month on July 19 to promote Read more
RuPaul’s Drag Race alumni launch nation’s first PAC led by drag performers BU VICTOR MELAMED Six veteran drag performers and former “RuPaul’s Drag Race” contestants announced the launch of Drag PAC last month, the nation’s first political action committee led Read more
