Josh Morris: Last News

In protest of Israel’s participation in Eurovision, alternative parties are being organised across the island of Ireland on May 10 and 11 to encourage viewers to boycott the song contest until the organisation bans Israel from the competition.

Welcome to your weekend streaming recommendations, a.k.a. the Weekend Watch, a handy guide to the queerest film and TV content that’s just a click away!It’s prom season! Whether you took a platonic friend, went stag, or were able to bring a romantic partner, the high school dance is a landmark event of our teens years—one that many of us were guilty of building up as “the most important night of our lives”! The feeling of high-stakes fun—or drama!—is perfectly captured in Hulu’s new, LGBTQ+ inclusive teen comedy Prom Dates, but it’s far from the only time the queer experience at prom has been depicted on screen.

Hi Jake,I met a guy through Facebook, and we’ve been texting each other for almost half a year… but haven’t met in person. I swear, this is the real deal! We send romantic texts and emails throughout the day, chat for hours into the night, and regularly Facetime. There is an undeniable chemistry between us and I don’t think I’ve ever been treated with such adoration. Subscribe to our newsletter for a refreshing cocktail (or mocktail) of LGBTQ+ entertainment and pop culture, served up with a side of eye-candy.He’s in the army, and says he’s coming home soon, so we’re we’re finally planning on meeting in about a month. I was super excited, until recently when he said–spoiler alert–he’s going to propose! I wasn’t sure how serious he was, but then he asked for my ring size, and keeps sending a text emoji of two rings together.

OUTwest Lubbock, a virtual community for LGBTQ West Texans, has taken to GoFundMe in an effort to convince the Lubbock City Council to issue a proclamation recognizing June as LGBTQ Pride Month.

Target faced criticism and calls for boycotts from conservatives last year over its related merchandise during Pride celebrations and into the holiday season.According to a statement, the brick-and-mortar Target stores that will be selected to carry LGBTQ+ merchandise—including adult apparel, home goods, foods and beverages—will be decided "based on historical sales performance." It also plans to spotlight LGBTQ-owned brands during Pride Month both in stores and online.The announcement has sparked renewed backlash for the retailer, with many people accusing Target of giving in to pressure from the conservative-led boycotts. As Newsweek previously reported, Target's share price took momentary dips in May and June 2023 after the calls for boycotts began, but ended the year with a 7.46 percent increase on its share price."Cool.