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AnaLee Pleasured and Gennifer WithAG, in partnership with the DFW Sisters of Perpetual Indulgence, hosted their second annual Biscuits and Gravy Cook-Off Oct. 5 at The Hidden Door, benefitting Resource Center.

Black Tie Dinner is now offering Pearl sponsorships for “couples with premium taste.”

The world premiere of ‘Lend Me a Chainsaw’ opened at Lakeside Community Theatre. (Courtesy photos)

Orville Peck at House of Blues Dallas

Today is Local LGBTQ+ Media Giving Day, sponsored by the News Is Out queer media collaborative and celebrating 100 years of local media by and for the LGBTQ community.

The Fifth Circuit Court of Appeals will hear oral arguments on The Woodlands Pride et al vs. Paxton et al, SB 12, better known as the drag ban. The plaintiffs are asking the appeals court to uphold the ruling of the federal district court that found the law to be unconstitutional.

Star of “Pose” Dominique Jackson was the special guest at the vogue party “Kunty” on Saturday, Oct. 5 at Bunker. DJ Mascari provided the music.(Washington Blade photos by Michael Key)

Editor’s note: International News Editor Michael K. Lavers will be on assignment in Israel through Oct. 14.

Joaquin Phoenix was set to star in a queer romance movie alongside Danny Ramirez, but he dropped out of the project just days before filming was set to begin.

Jeremy Strong believes that all actors should be given the chance “to render something that is not necessarily your native habitat,” but he also acknowledges that it’s “valid” to criticize straight actors who play gay roles.

Een taxichauffeur die vorig jaar tijdens Pride Amsterdam een dragqueen aanreed, heeft dinsdag een werkstraf van zestig uur gekregen. De rechter legde ook een voorwaardelijke gevangenisstraf van een maand en een voorwaardelijk rijverbod van zes maanden op, meldt het OM.

The Rev. Harry Stock, who is currently affiliated with D.C.’s LGBTQ-supportive Westminster Presbyterian Church, has invited friends, colleagues, and members of the community to “witness a miracle” on Oct. 26 by attending a ceremony at an Episcopal church in Alexandria, Va., where he will be officially reinstated as an Episcopal priest.

Mean Girls star Rajiv Surendra says his character, rap icon Kevin Gnapoor, “secretly wanted” Aaron Samuels (Jonathan Bennett).

Kween Kong has issued a lengthy statement following the controversial events of last week’s Drag Race Global All Stars.

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NBC News that DeSantis staffers believed Harris’s call to DeSantis was politically motivated.Asked yesterday about reports of DeSantis refusing her call, Harris, without naming him, said, “People are in desperate need of support right now and playing political games at this moment in these crisis situations … is utterly irresponsible.”“It is selfish and it is about political gamesmanship instead of doing the job that you took an oath to do, which is to put the people first.”Watch below.Reporter: There are reports that DeSantis is ignoring your calls..Kamala Harris: Playing political games at this moment…It's utterly irresponsible and it is selfish and it is about political gamesmanship instead of doing the job that you took an oath to do pic.twitter.com/lySDD98xO9Harris also criticized Donald Trump for spreading misinformation about relief efforts to Helene.“There’s a lot of mis- and disinformation being pushed out there by the former president about what is available, particularly to the survivors of Helene,” Harris told reporters before boarding Air Force Two. “It’s extraordinarily irresponsible. It’s about him.

A post shared by Anthony Bowens (@bowens_official)Anthony Bowens inflicts damage with his pulsating biceps when he’s in the squared circle. But on the baseball diamond, his weapon of choice is his bat. The wrestling star, who played college ball before shedding his baseball pants for trunks, competed over the weekend in a star-studded home run derby.

The Irish Film Institute’s annual IFI Horrorthon returns this October, delivering five days of spine-chilling thrills and events for horror enthusiasts. Running from Thursday, October 24, to Monday, October 28, at the IFI in Dublin, this year’s festival promises a terrifying mix of new horrors, cult classics, documentaries, and filmmaker discussions.

Rosemary Rossi Randy Rainbow — comedian, political satirist and musical parody performer extraordinaire — has a hilarious new book of essays out today called “Low Hanging Fruit.” Its introductory three little words are the beginning of a letter he hopes will help him escape his current mindset: “Dear Stupid People,” or as he puts it, “how we’re feeling about everything and everyone.” For many, including myself, it’s easy to go to the “this man is speaking my language” place because, well, no matter which side of the aisle you choose to loiter, it has become increasingly difficult not to tell some people that they’re idiots. But Rainbow is now approaching those individuals with a letter of resignation in which he says he’s done “trying to fix you, effective immediately.” And he expands upon that honestly, eloquently, humorously and in a great I-don’t-give-a-fuck-anymore style. “In a way, I tried to make [writing] this a cathartic thing for myself, because I gotta let go a little bit.

Editor’s Note: This article is part of our 2024 contribution to the D.C. Homeless Crisis Reporting Project in collaboration with other local newsrooms. The collective works will be published throughout the week at bit.ly/DCHCRP.

Pattie Gonia, a world-famous drag queen and environmentalist, raised $15,000 for two trans charities after her image was used without consent in a political campaign ad for former US president Donald Trump. The artist has also shared that she is “reviewing” legal options against the ad.

De Nederlandse LGBTIQ+ film Out heeft de aandacht van de internationale filmwereld getrokken en is nu verkocht aan de Amerikaanse distributeur Dark Star. De film zal binnenkort in de bioscopen verschijnen, na een succesvolle lancering op het grootste queer filmfestival ter wereld, Frameline in San Francisco.

Succession star Jeremy Strong has welcomed criticism of his role in the controversial new Donald Trump biopic, The Apprentice.Strong addressed the discourse surrounding straight actors portraying LGBTQ+ roles, describing it as "absolutely valid."The Apprentice stars Sebastian Stan as Trump and Jeremy Strong as Roy Cohn, once Trump's lawyer and political fixer. It focuses on his time working in real estate, and his rise to power in America, and also charts his relationship with his first with, Ivana Trump, played by Maria Bakalova, and it features Trump family patriarch Fred Trump, played by Martin Donovan.The movie includes a number of controversial scenes, including one that depicts Trump raping his then-wife, Ivana, during an argument.

We’re big fans of the Dorfman Theatre, the smallest space housed within London’s National Theatre complex. It often premieres interesting and exciting new works: we’ve enjoyed catching shows – many of which have gone on to find success on the West End – in this intimate setting.

Jeremy Strong has chimed in on the long-running discourse around casting straight actors in gay roles.

Amelia Abraham speaks to five LGBTQIA+ artists showing at Frieze London and “off-Frieze”.

NewJeans’ parents and HYBE subsidiary Belift Lab have trades opposing statements over an alleged bullying incident involving NewJeans member Hanni and the manager of girl group ILLIT.Last month, NewJeans held a surprise livestream voicing their support for former ADOR CEO Min Hee-jin amid the music executive’s ongoing feud with parent company HYBE. During the stream, Hanni spoke of an alleged incident where the manager of another group told them to “ignore her” when they encountered one another at the company’s headquarters.During the stream, Hanni did not name the group involved but claimed she had reported the incident to new ADOR CEO Kim Ju-young, who allegedly “tried to gloss over the situation” due to lack of evidence.In a new interview with Ilgan Sports, the mothers of two NewJeans members voiced their concerns over Kim’s handling of the matter, expressing doubt on the integrity of the investigation.

We are at the first anniversary of the Oct. 7 attack launched against Israel by the terrorist organization Hamas. In that attack nearly 1,200 Israelis were slaughtered, many women sexually mutilated, and 251 hostages taken. There are 97 hostages still unaccounted for. We must never forget who began this war on Oct. 7, 2023, and recognize this is a war between Israel and Hamas, not Israel and the Palestinian people.

I read with interest the article published in the Washington Blade stating that the Republican candidate for Delaware’s 14th Representative District supports LGBTQ rights and specifically “legislation protecting transgender people.” I am glad that this lifelong Delawarean and resident of the legislative district with the largest number of LGBTQ people in Delaware is in support of our community. I do not question what is in his heart. I also do not care what is in his heart or the heart of any person seeking or serving in elective office. I care only about what they have done before they decided to seek public office, and what they do once in office.

Kamala Harris would like Sarah Huckabee Sanders to get out of the 1950s. The Arkansas governor appeared to deride Harris last month for not having biological children, adding that she has “nothing to keep her humble.” The Vice President has two stepchildren with her husband, Doug Emhoff. During an appearance on the “Call Her Daddy” podcast, host Alex Cooper asked Harris about Sanders’ apparent broadside.

Wicked on Broadway, he had no choice but to make Elphaba, the Wicked Witch of the West, his entire personality.Years later, he’s touring the country with his hilarious one-man show, Tim Murray Is Witches—just in time for the Halloween season—which is all about the impact Elphaba, Sabrina, and other cackling, broom-handling, and frequently green women had on his life as a young gay man trying to make sense of his identity.In other words, Murray is well aware of the ways pop culture can shape and define who we are, which is precisely why we invited him to make his picks for The Queer Time Capsule, our ongoing project where our favorite LGBTQ+ stars select five items from the culture that they feel are worthy of being preserved for future generations.Subscribe to our newsletter for your front-row seat to all things entertainment with a sprinkle of everything else queer.Now in the middle of his second national tour for Tim Murray Is Witches, the seasoned comic is more comfortable than ever on the stage—and in the green face-paint—and it shows, because this show sings. Literally.

EW. “Why, you ask? Because we think that God has another plan for him and we want to make sure that he was going to be in his normal costume that we all know and love, to help the saints and the angels get into shape.”“So I’m here to say to you that even though he’s not here — and I know he’s in spirit here tonight — Richard Simmons will forever be sweating with the Holies.”Some of those in attendance wore the sort of brightly colored workout gear associated with Simmons. Afterward, fans marched through the French Quarter, determined to give Simmons a proper New Orleans send-off.

A post shared by Matt Terry (@mattterry)Name: Matt Terry, 31.Bio: British singer Matt Terry was born on May 20, 1993. He grew up in the south London suburb of Bromley and attended the D&B Academy of Performing Arts in Kent. While he tried to make inroads in the music industry, he worked as a waiter.Terry’s big break came in 2016 on the 13th season of The X Factor, a British reality show helmed by Simon Cowell that’s similar to American Idol.

rude caged awakening! There’s a viral video going around TikTok of straight influencers (straight-fluencers? ew) encouraging their followers to “lock in” this October. And we don’t think these himbos have any idea what they’re getting into. Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.“Let’s go! It’s ‘Locktober.’ You know what that means.

It’s Monday (again). A lot happened over the weekend. Here’s just some of what you might have missed…MURPHY’S LAW: With Monsters: The Lyle & Erik Menendez Story, American Sports Story: Aaron Hernandez, Grotesquerie, Doctor Odyssey, 9-1-1, and 9-1-1: Lone Star all currently airing/streaming on TV, the question is: “have we reached Ryan Murphy overload?” [Variety]FASHION FAUX PAS: Calvin Klein’s 34-year-old former model ex-boyfriend Nick Gruber, who dated the 81-year-old fashion designer from 2010 – 2012, has had his share of trouble since their breakup and is now accused of being the tenant from hell by a gay couple that rented him a room.

America’s Next Top Model, especially for the gays.Beyond setting the template for other reality competition TV shows like RuPaul’s Drag Race, ANTM—as its become colloquially known—has given us so many iconic and unforgettable moments, from endlessly quotable Tyra Banks freak-outs to ethically dubious photoshoot challenges.It also introduced so many impressionable viewers to the debonair, square-jawed charms of Nigel Barker, the celebrity photographer who would become the show’s longest-running judge.Sign up for the Queerty newsletter to get your fix of heartthrobs with a side of the hottest queer news and culture.A post shared by Nigel Barker (@nigelbarker)With his posh British accent, wry smile, and eye for style, Barker’s presence on the ANTM panel was responsible for many a sexual awakening among the show’s robust “baby gay” viewership. His critiques were often tough but fair, and his ability to stay calm and cool when things flew off the handle on the show (as they frequently did) made him all the more alluring.While the now 52-year-old is straight—he’s been married to model Cristen Chin since 1999—that didn’t stop him from becoming a truly formative crush for so many of us.“At the time, I had not done reality TV, and I was also learning as I went along,” Manuel says.