Tuesday, May 14, 2024

LGBTQ+ TOP STORIES Tuesday, May 14, 2024

With Titles in All Categories, Queer Palm Films Announced

With Titles in All Categories, Queer Palm Films Announced

The Queer Palm is eligible to any entry at the Cannes Film Festival that deals in any way with LGBTQ+ themes. At this year's event, which begins on Tuesday and runs through May 25th, the judging committee will pick between 22 eligible titles.

May 13

News

Swiss Fans Get Ready to Welcome Eurovision Winner Nemo Back Home
Swiss Fans Get Ready to Welcome Eurovision Winner Nemo Back Home

Swiss Eurovision fans were getting ready Sunday to give a hero's welcome to singer Nemo, who won the 68th Eurovision Song Contest with "The Code," an operatic...

by Kirsten Grieshaber | May 12

In Progressive Argentina, the LGBTQ+ Community Says President Milei Has Turned Back the Clock
In Progressive Argentina, the LGBTQ+ Community Says President Milei Has Turned Back the Clock

When Luana Salva got her first formal job after years of prostitution, she was ecstatic. Yet just months after Salva got her first paycheck, right-wing...

by Débora Rey | May 12

Culture

The Move Towards More Inclusive Gaming
The Move Towards More Inclusive Gaming

Through gaming, people can connect, socialize and express themselves. The industry's greater understanding has led game makers to produce more inclusive, more...

May 13

Review: 'Interview with the Vampire' Returns for a Sharp Second Season
Review: 'Interview with the Vampire' Returns for a Sharp Second Season

AMC's "Interview with the Vampire" is back for an eight-episode second season that retains the operatic sweep of Season 1 but has an even sharper bite.

by Kilian Melloy | May 13

Pride

Target to Reduce Number of Stores Carrying Pride-Themed Merchandise after Last Year's Backlash
Target to Reduce Number of Stores Carrying Pride-Themed Merchandise after Last Year's Backlash

Target confirmed that it won't be carrying its LGBTQ+ merchandise for Pride month in June in some stores after the discount retailer received backlash last year...

by Anne D'Innocenzio | May 10

Provincetown Kicks Off Pride Season on May 31
Provincetown Kicks Off Pride Season on May 31

The Provincetown Business Guild (PBG) presents the 7th annual Provincetown Pride Festival on May 31-June 2, 2024.

May 8

Media

GLAAD Media Awards NYC :: May 11, 2024
GLAAD Media Awards NYC :: May 11, 2024

The 35th annual GLAAD Media Awards show honored media for fair, accurate, and inclusive representations of LGBTQ people and issues.

by Gustavo Monroy | May 13

A Place At The Table :: May 9, 2024
A Place At The Table :: May 9, 2024

A Place at the Table is the Ali Forney Center's spring gala, where over 1000 community leaders and allies gather for a night of fundraising and celebration.

by Gustavo Monroy | May 12

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