1942
Irving Berlin‘s musical “This is the Army” premieres in NYC
1969
Barbra Streisand opened the new International Hotel in Vegas, and she experienced all the technical difficulties of a brand new venue.
July 25, 1975
A Chorus Line” debuted on Broadway. The show closed in 1990 after 6,137 performances. “A Chorus Line” opened at the Shubert Theatre in New York after a two-month run at a small theatre in the New York Shakespeare Festival complex in the East Village. It became Broadway’s longest-running show, finally closing on April 28, 1990, after 6,137 performances. More than 6.5 million people paid $150 million to see the show during its Broadway run. Productions of “A Chorus Line” were also mounted in more than 20 countries.
1976
the duo of Elton John & Kiki Dee moved from 23 to 8 with “Don’t Go Breaking My Heart”,
1979
Little Richard, billed as the Reverend Richard Penniman, spoke to a revival meeting in San Francisco about the dangers of rock & roll.
1982
the Human League remained in the Top 10 after 22 weeks with “Don’t You Want Me”
“Best Little Whorehouse in Texas” closes at E O’Neill NYC after 63 performances
1983
Spandau Ballet released the single “True”.
“Mame” opens at Gershwin Theater NYC for 41 performances
1984
“Careless Whisper” single released by George Michael (Billboard Song of the Year 1985)
Willie Mae ‘Big Mama’ Thornton died at the age of 58 died in Los Angeles of heart and liver complications. She had a No.1 R&B hit in 1953 with ‘Hound Dog’ (later covered by Elvis Presley). She also wrote and recorded ‘Ball ‘n’ Chain,’ which Janis Joplin recorded.
1985
Eurythmics enjoyed their only UK number one single with “There Must Be An Angel (Playing With My Heart)”. The song, that featured a harmonica solo by Stevie Wonder, would top out at #22 in the US.
Madonna released the single “Dress You Up”.
1987
Madonna owned the #1 song in the U.K. with “Who’s That Girl”.
Whitney Houston’s former #1 “I Wanna’ Dance With Somebody” was at 4.
1988
UB40 re-released their cover of the Neil Diamond song “Red Red Wine” on A&M Records, five years after it was a hit in the U.K. and four years after it peaked at #34 in the United States.
1989
the Beastie Boys released their second album, Paul’s Boutique, which is named after a store in Brooklyn.
1992
“The One” by Elton John was the new #1 song on the Adult Contemporary chart, Elton’s 12th #1 for the genre.
1995
Nina Simone fired a gun at a pair of noisy teenagers playing next door to her home in southern France. She was put on 18 months probation and ordered to seek psychological counseling.
2013
Whitney Houston’s grave in New Jersey was marked with a teardrop-shaped headstone that bears the inscription: “I will always love you”, from the Dolly Parton song she made famous.
2019
2019
Queen’s iconic ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ video reached one billion views on YouTube, a new record for one of the band’s videos. The milestone made it the first pre-1990s video to reach one billion views on the platform. ‘Bohemian Rhapsody’ was also named as the most Googled song of 2018.
2020
Queerbaiting:
Taylor Swift’s ‘Betty’ Lyrics Meaning – Blake Lively Baby Name, Bisexuality TheoriesOf all of Taylor Swift’s ‘folklore’ songs, fans have the most theories about “betty,” including it could be Swift hinting she’s bisexual, her revealing Blake Lively’s new baby name, etc.
2021
girls do not get to self identify into maledom and avoid violence against women, and men do not get to self identify out of the oppressor gender and into the vulnerable women increase risk
while gay men continue to be victims
but more importantly that the heterosexual male demographic is not named as the problem for all others
meanwhile. lesbians are excepted to accept rape culture under threat of being name called for being lesbians in the commonly understood meaning of the word describing lived life experience
other sports did not change with players came out.. social change is lagging far behind legislation from women having abortion rights to LGBTQ2 existing.
were being LGBTQ2 remains a crime often punishable by death
not surprised
https://www.thesun.co.uk/dear-deidre/15681441/my-best-friend-says-she-lesbian/My best friend says she is a lesbian and now I am feeling attracted to herDEAR DEIDRE: RECENTLY my best friend told me she is gay. We’ve always been close and now I can’t stop thinking about her. The urge to be with her for real is so strong. But I’m married with two tee…www.thesun.co.uk
Gavaler: Transgender issue isn’t left vs. right | Columnists | roanoke.comWhy are conservatives blaming progressives for changes in trans rights?roanoke.com
13 Reasons Why star Tommy Dorfman comes out as transgender – BBC NewsThe 29-year-old confirmed on Instagram her pronouns are now “she/her”.www.bbc.com
From Coming Out To Holding A Protest, Here Are Five Gay Kisses That Made A Political Statement | Hornet, the Gay Social NetworkIf you’re part of the LGBTQ+ community, chances are that your rights and identity have been politicized, debated, and picked apart by complete and total strangers. Small business owners, big corporations, and governments around the world all have something to say about who we date, love, and have sex with.[…]
Nearly Half of Gay and Bisexual Men in UK Have Experienced Sexual Assault: SurveyA new survey from SurvivorsUK shows that 45% of gay and bisexual men in the UK have experienced sexual assault.www.globalcitizen.org
Why Paul Verhoeven’s Benedetta Is ProblematicFollowing controversy surrounding Basic Instinct director Paul Verhoeven’s new film Benedetta at Cannes Festival, why are lesbian movies still being directed by straight men?www.refinery29.com
Why ‘woke’ became toxic | LGBTQ | Al JazeeraThe term ‘woke’ has become so divisive that it is harming support for the issues it is meant to be highlighting.www.aljazeera.com
Thrift shop provides trans, nonbinary people with clothing, community | GMAMargie’s Closet is the first thrift store in Ohio for trans people.www.goodmorningamerica.co
Gay Asian Atlanta man found beaten, unconscious on railroad tracks“Joshua received brain surgery and is currently fighting for his life. We have all been by his side as he attempts to recover”www.losangelesblade.com
Man arrested for allegedly threatening, yelling homophobic slurs at gay couple – KIRO 7 News SeattleBOTHELL, Wash. — A Bothell man was arrested for allegedly threatening and yelling homophobic slurs at a gay couple, court documents say.www.kiro7.com
‘Tampa Baes,’ Unscripted Series About ‘It-Crowd’ Lesbian Friends, Ordered at AmazonAmazon Studios has picked up the eight-episode docuseries “Tampa Baes,” following a group of lesbian friends from Florida.www.thewrap.com
LGBT scholarship: Meet the first winner from the PhilippinesThe LGBT Scholarship provides CA$2,000 Canadian dollars to Memorial University students advocating for gays and transgender rights.www.studyinternational.com
How nationalism is making life harder for gay people in ChinaThey are increasingly viewed as agents of foreign influence | Chinawww.economist.com
Cheyenne Bar Called Out for Selling Violent, Anti-Gay T-ShirtsWyoming Equality says the fact that a Cheyenne biker bar is being called out over the sale of violent, homophobic T-shirts shows the times are changing.kgab.com
Overlooked No More: Eve Adams, writer who gave lesbians a voice – Daily PressEve Adams published an early example of American lesbian literature written by a lesbian. Her “Lesbian Love,” a collection of short stories and illustrations, was published in February 1925. She was a target of what’s now the FBI, was arrested by police, and was deported in 1927.www.dailypress.com
Hungary: Writers, bookstores brace for ban on LGBT content – CityNews Torontotoronto.citynews.ca
Hungarian PM Says EU Action On LGBT Rights Amounts To ‘Legal Hooliganism’The legal action launched against Hungary by the European Commission over measures it said discriminated against LGBT people amounts to “legal hooliganism” and is “shameful,” Prime Minister Viktor Orban told state radio on July 16.www.rferl.org
Why It Took Me Until Age 32 to Live Fully As My Polyamorous, Bisexual Self | ShapeA sex therapist shares her personal journey towards accepting her sexuality and relationship orientation, and explores why it was so difficult even as a sex therapist and growing up in a sex-positive, accepting home. Read about her journey and how to explore our own sexuality.www.shape.com
So Will Loki Get a Male Love Interest in Season 2?Director Kate Herron discusses what could be on the horizon for our fave bisexual trickster god.www.out.com
Nonbinary Performers Say Gendered Award Categories Ignore Their Identity : NPRThere’s a growing call for entertainment award categories to no longer be split by gender. Some nonbinary performers say these gendered divisions erase their identity.www.npr.org
JoJo Siwa Tells Demi Lovato About Her ‘Gay Awakening’ | AccessJoJo Siwa is opening up about being part of the LGBTQ+ community. She joined Demi Lovato on their podcast, “4D with Demi Lovato,” and explained how the “Cool For the Summer” singer played a part in her realizing who she truly was. “I think I realized that my very first gay awakening was Jenna Dewan’s performance on ‘Lip Sync Battle,’ I think that was one of them,” she said. “But do you remember your dancer, her name is JoJo Gomez, and you did ‘Cool for the Summer’ together? I remember seeing that and just being a little too interested.” Although, JoJo started dating her current girlfriend, Kylie Prew, in January they waited to go public with their relationship. “The only thing that held me back from telling the world right away was my girlfriend’s family and my girlfriend because I wanted to make sure she was ready,” she told Demi.Show Morewww.accessonline.com
Chicago lesbian bars aren’t dying, but becoming queer-inclusive – Chicago TribuneChicago queer bars like Nobody’s Darling in Andersonville and pop-ups like Peach Presents parties are evolving beyond lesbian and gay bars of the past.www.chicagotribune.com
The EU-Hungary row over an anti-LGBTQ law is a clash of cultures that underpins why European integration will never work — RT Op-edHungary’s controversial law banning the promotion of homosexuality to minors is none of the EU’s business, and Brussels’ attempts to interfere in its internal affairs with a sense of moral superiority is akin to neo-colonialism.www.rt.com
Kahnawake’s first female, LGBTQ grand chief wants to focus on healing, unity | CBC NewsOver the weekend, Kahsennenhawe Sky-Deer, 41, became the first woman and first person who identifies as LGBTQ to be elected to the post, replacing former grand chief Joe Norton, who died last year.www.cbc.ca
More resources needed for LGBTQ South Asians ready to come out as gay, advocate says | CBC NewsDakshima Haputhanthri’s parents wondered if it was Canada that made their daughter gay. Trying to come to terms with the news, something had to be to blame.www.cbc.ca
Nineties Dyke 