A New York judge has resigned after telling an attorney that he and actor Viggo Mortensen should "suck each other's dicks": buff.ly/2Lihncx
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Grammy Predictions: Best New Artist is a wide open race (but we're going with Anitta).
Virginia lawmakers pass Danica Roem’s bill to ban gay and trans “panic” defenses. - mailchi.mp/metroweekly/ga
Three TV shows. Two tours. A double album. A book. A cosmetics company. And her own motel. What isn’t doing?
Interview by . - mailchi.mp/metroweekly/tr
The Feed: Michaels arts and crafts store joins Open to All campaign embracing LGBTQ inclusion - mailchi.mp/metroweekly.co #michaels #lgbt #lgbtq #equality
Meet Will Larkins, the gay 17-year-old whose viral presentation on Stonewall gave him a national platform to take on homophobia. Only in this week's Metro Weekly.
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Lady Gaga's 'Bloody Mary' Is Finally a Top 40 Hit
“Padam Padam,” the newest song by , is already a contender for one of the best gay anthems of 2023. If you don't believe us, listen for yourself: l8r.it/7hCE
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Danica Roem has been voted "Best Local Politician" by readers of two Virginia newspapers, beating out 85 other officeholders: buff.ly/2Cj9kvs #virginia
“There's never been an openly gay member of Congress from Maryland. There's never been a Latino member of Congress from Maryland. That holds a lot of significance, because that is our community saying, ‘We demand to have a seat at the table.'” --Joe Vogel
A Michigan funeral home will pay $130,000 to the estate of trans trailblazer Aimee Stephens, after she was fired for transitioning while on the job: buff.ly/36uUNtF
Christmas Is Over, But Mariah Carey Is Still Making History
"I got to interview Liza [for HX]. My grandmother passed out copies to our family. 'Did you see my grandson, the published author?' There was a leather daddy in a cock sock on the cover. My grandmother didn't care. She was very proud." --
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Danica Roem () turned a Westboro Baptist Church protest against her into a fundraising drive, collecting more than $23,000 towards her reelection campaign: buff.ly/2VuKFbY
A drunk guest at a Marriott hotel hurled slurs at a transgender group. The hotel kicked the group out when they complained.
New documentary #UNFIT explores claims that Donald Trump suffers from malignant narcissism, and asks whether he is fit to be president of the United States: buff.ly/32VLwrs
No stranger to making history, Danica Roem () will become the first openly #transgender elected official to headline a major party gala at the DNC's LGBTQ Gala next month: buff.ly/2IoXzoN
Now that you've seen him, read his funny, insightful, memorable, generously in-depth interview with us. This man is what our editor might call "a real mensch."
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Louis Sheldon, who dedicated his life to hating gay people, dies at 85: buff.ly/3du1qxu
Ahead of , and discuss their historic place in as the franchise's first prominent gay couple. (No spoilers in this Q&A, in case you haven't, for some fakakta reason, watched the magnificent Discovery yet.)
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New contest! Win a pair of tickets to see at Baltimore's in November! Enter at the link and don't forget to boost your chances to win!
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. stands up for the Black trans community and opens up about past relationships on her new album
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How about a delightful and charming helping of Anthony Rapp and Wilson Cruz this Memorial Day ahead of their appearance this Saturday?
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You can only imagine the sparks that will fly among a crowd of fans at the , catching live for the first time since her last tour in 2019.
The Trump administration told the city of Ames in Iowa to paint over its rainbow crosswalks. The city refused: buff.ly/2nzcuV1
Carl Nassib, a defensive end for the Las Vegas Raiders, has become the NFL's first openly gay active player.
. Hall is headlining 's Music in the Night event at the on #Monday -- do you have your tickets yet? WHAT ARE YOU WAITING FOR?! Also: be sure to read your #exclusive in-depth interview before you go! buff.ly/2C07UUG
Steve Grand performs at DC Out this weekend! Read our interview with the "All American Boy" singer here: buff.ly/2vPZN6q
.’s incredible versatility and eagerness to experiment make new album Velvet a fun and fascinating listen. Read our full review here: buff.ly/2UkL1Ed
. Hall's talent & drive should be clear to everyone. Whether or not he ever sleeps? Less certain. buff.ly/2peCEbN
Metro Weekly mourns the loss of Ba'Naka, who passed peacefully earlier today. She was one of D.C.'s best, brightest drag stars, sweet, funny, generous & wickedly sassy. This photo was taken in 2018 by Julian Vankim for our issue about Town, where she was a mainstay & powerhouse.
This week's cover interview: Charlotte Clymer fights back. On newstands today and online now. buff.ly/2LayY5u
Sixteen LGBTQ organizations are launching a national campaign to push lawmakers to pass the Equality Act: buff.ly/3rfvAKX
A pair of Virginia Democrats introduce hate crimes, gay and trans panic defense bills. buff.ly/2XNRN6k
Shangela, Eureka, and Bob the Drag Queen are on a nationwide mission to spread the healing power of drag, one small town at a time, in the new series, We’re Here. buff.ly/2KuCDwb via #issuustories
New poll shows support for marriage equality reaching an all-time high metroweekly.com/2020/10/new-po
Duran Duran: Top of the Pops: We interview Duran Duran's Simon Le Bon and Nick Rhodes. Plus 18 of our favorite... bit.ly/22pry0Q
Dr. Rachel Levine, the highest-ranking trans official in the U.S., has criticized Republican-led bills in various states targeting transgender people: buff.ly/3mwvVIt
Alex Cooper's parents sent her to a #conversiontherapy program after she came out as lesbian. She's telling her story as part of a new campaign: buff.ly/2InuYB5
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It's like a very old dog with a very old chewtoy.
The new issue -- featuring Johnny Sibilly from Queer as Folk, Hacks, and Pose -- is OUT! Check out our cool new features, including press-to-call buttons and images that dissolve into movie trailers. More coming!
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. is calling for Sarah Sanders to resign, after the Mueller Report revealed she lied to the press about former FBI Director James Comey's firing: buff.ly/2GteBiW
. offered an amazing response to an anti-gay rugby player who felt "persecuted" for making homophobic comments. Read it here: metroweekly.com/2018/04/brian-
Someone just watched Dopesick. (Which everyone should watch, by the way. The Sacklers are horrible people.)
Trump wants to ban transgender people from the armed forces, but two separate lawsuits are determined to stop him. buff.ly/2vB55n0
New record! Our Linda Belcher issue passed 100,000 individual reads last night. Thank you, for such an incredible interview, and for your generous time. Also thanks to for pitching a small idea that blossomed into a beautiful cover.
Adam Rippon will be working with GLAAD to raise funds and increase youth engagement, telling Ellen it "would've changed my life" to have visible LGBTQ role models when he was young: buff.ly/2ti5fD0
. is singing with tonight! It's "The Music of Dolly Parton." A few tickets still available! buff.ly/2OfTCp4
We spoke to Wilson Cruz about his historic role on #StarTrekDiscovery and his pride in the bravery of his friend, colleague, and onscreen husband, Anthony Rapp. buff.ly/2zqFhiv
Our newest issue features an extraordinary, insightful, deeply moving cover interview with Pulse Nightclub shooting survivor . Don't miss this one.
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"Adam Lambert's 'High Drama' is more than a throwback to his Idol origins — it’s the kind of collection that could only have been put together and delivered by someone confident in his identity as an artist." Read 's full 4-STAR review.
Dr. Rachel Levine has made history, becoming the first out transgender presidential appointee confirmed by the U.S. Senate: buff.ly/3swY8Re
First openly gay Olympic athlete Adam Rippon won’t go to the White House if he’s invited metroweekly.com/2018/01/first-
We spoke to about , working with Lady Gaga, and that infamous #DragRace: All Stars finale. Read the full interview here: buff.ly/2GLnoL5
Dominique Jackson on ‘Pose’ season 2: “You’re going to need Bounty instead of Kleenex” metroweekly.com/2019/06/domini
Review: Kylie Minogue’s “Disco” is one of the strongest albums of the year metroweekly.com/2020/11/review
For Halloween, we delve into all things Chucky with creator , and special guest appearances by the irrepressible and John Waters! 🎃 - mailchi.mp/metroweekly/th
The contingent makes its way down to the #MarchForOurLives.
We'll be bringing you updates from the march throughout the day on Twitter, Facebook (facebook.com/metroweekly), and Instagram (instagram.com/metroweekly!
Massachusetts will vote on whether to remove protections for #transgender people in public accommodations. One trans teenager is urging voters to support her rights and keep the law in place: buff.ly/2E754A2
North Dakota lawmakers used a simple rule change to effectively ban most forms of conversion therapy in the state.
Danica Roem is making the leap and running for Virginia's State Senate. Senior editor John Riley talks with her about why she made the decision to run.
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She's singing "Don't Cry for Me Argentina," but in a chalk-scratching-board voice and seriously off-key.
Congressman is urging the government to collect data on COVID-19's impact on LGBTQ people: buff.ly/3v9dayt
President-elect Joe Biden has tapped Jeff Marootian, openly gay director of the D.C. Department of Transportation, to serve in his administration: buff.ly/38Vi2yj
An "ex-gay" activist who tells people they can "pray away the gay" has admitted to having sex with multiple men in the last year.
Anthony Rapp paved the way for LGBTQ people to live openly, says . Kevin Spacey did the opposite: buff.ly/2ymoH3W
An anti-LGBTQ televangelist who blamed the COVID-19 pandemic on premarital sex and gay people has died after contracting the virus: buff.ly/3eK0ZR4
Louisiana governor signs LGBT nondiscrimination order: While most other Southern states are embracing discrimi... bit.ly/1oYPUjc
A New Jersey court has ruled that transgender people have a right to privacy, after a judge ordered a trans man to publish his name change in a newspaper.
"In Monica, delivers a remarkable performance, and if there were justice in the world, we’d get to see her more often in leading roles on the big screen," writes in her 5-star review of the film.
Trump has once again failed to implement his ban on #transgender people serving in the military, after a D.C. federal court kept an injunction in place: buff.ly/2ni4XGw #militaryban #LGBTQ
"Hulu's Boston Strangler is not so much a gripping salvo in the red-hot True Crime genre as it is a deeply troubling and steadfastly enraging depiction of how the lives of our grandmothers were treated as unworthy of protection." --
Trump wants to strip trans health care protections from the Affordable Care Act. A federal judge has stopped him: buff.ly/3kUFXS9
Emmy-winner makes his first appearance on our cover since 2010, when he was on The Real World. He talks about his life, his successful acting/producing career (including 's ) with refreshing candor, sincerity & humor.
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New issue: Olly Alexander.
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“Heather Matarazzo puts this so beautifully [in] Queer for Fear when she says queerness is kindness, and queerness is acceptance, and queerness is believing that everybody has a place that they belong.” -- in an interview his doc.
'High Drama' Review: Adam Lambert's Cover Charge
High Drama is more than a throwback to 's Idol origins — it’s the kind of collection that could only have been put together and delivered by someone confident in his identity as an artist. ★★★★☆
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🗣️“I don’t believe in this idea, ‘Thank you for allowing us a seat at the table.’ No, baby, thank you for keeping my seat warm because it was always my seat at the table.” --
Queen + Adam Lambert adds up to an electrifying night at the Verizon Center. Read our full review here: buff.ly/2tWl26z
"I've gotten lots of homophobic and racist comments, death threats from K-pop stans, and people trying to make fun of my appearance. I would be lying if I said that those comments didn't hurt." --
Read 's full interview.
