Entertainment News | Music Singer/songwriter Durand Bernarr has unveiled his latest musical masterpiece, "Unknown," along with its captivating music video directed by Faith Joyvon. The lead single off his upcoming EP, the track promises to be a soul-stirring journey into the depths of love and longing. The music video, which released today on YouTube, serves as a visual testament to Bernarr's unparalleled vocal prowess and emotive storytelling. The video captures Durand's raw authenticity of vulnerability as he emotes the lyrics about a love interest's reluctance to commit. Originally offe ..read more

News & Opinion | Business In a landmark collaboration, Rainbow Railroad, a global charitable organization dedicated to aiding LGBTQI+ individuals facing persecution in their home countries, has announced a strategic partnership with Exec Eventz, a renowned Black queer-owned event management company committed to promoting diversity and inclusion within the LGBTQI+ community. This groundbreaking alliance aims to shine a spotlight on the plight of LGBTQI+ refugees worldwide while leveraging Exec Eventz's extensive network and expertise in organizing impactful events. As part of the collabor ..read more

TV & Film | Fashion & Beauty Renowned fashion stylist Law Roach is set to join forces with actress and fashion icon Julia Fox as a co-host for the upcoming fashion competition series 'OMG Fashun'. The eagerly anticipated show promises to be a captivating exploration of creativity and style, with Roach bringing his expertise and keen eye for fashion to the judging panel alongside Fox. The show will see contestants facing off in a series of challenges designed to test their fashion prowess and ability to think outside the box. According to reports from Variety, in each episode, three ..read more

Gayes! The LGBTQ+ community out of Jackson, Mississippi has recently been rocked by a tragedy with the shooting of native Carlos Collins. The 25-year-old Registered Nurse was said to have been murdered by former partner and colleague Marcus Johnson. According to Detective Tommie Brown, the homicide was carried out Tuesday morning at Tapestry Northridge Apartments on Parkway Drive in Jackson, Mississippi. Collins was shot multiple times and an axe was allegedly used during the incident. Investigators have yet to announce a motive for the attack. Brown said a search is currently underway for ..read more

Entertainment News Global Black Pride declared Atlanta as the host city for its 2024 event, marking a historic first for the United States. The week-long celebration, slated to run from August 26 to September 2, is set to illuminate the city with festivities, activism, and a vibrant showcase of Black LGBTQ+ culture and heritage. Global Black Pride stands as the premier Pride event exclusively dedicated to celebrating and uplifting Black LGBTQ+ communities worldwide. This year's event promises to amplify voices, experiences, and achievements of Black LGBTQI+ individuals on an unprecedented sc ..read more

"When they ask you.. tell em it's editorial rap; if hip hop and house music had a baby." --Doechii via Instagram The two Florida rappers teamed up for Doechii's first release of the year. Aggressive, grimy, and up tempo, "Alter Ego" is sure to raise your bpm as you step on the neck of every bitch in your path. The track opens up with a pleasant surprise from the voice of hyper-pop artist Ayesha Erotica. Doechii attacks the opening verse with no hesitation, delivering menacing and very vulgar bars -- not that we expect anything less from the self proclaimed Swamp Princess. "Fuck that ho, fuck ..read more

News & Opinion Washington recently enacted legislation mandating the integration of LGBTQ+-inclusive content into public school curriculum, joining six other states in this endeavor. Oregon, California, Colorado, Illinois, New Jersey, passed similar legislation with Nevada being the last to do so in 2021. Governor Jay Inslee signed ,,Senate Bill 5462 on March 18, requiring Washington school districts to incorporate the histories, contributions, and perspectives of LGBTQ+ individuals.  Although the state's educational standards previously covered some marginalized groups, such as Indi ..read more

Entertainment News | Music Last week, nonbinary UK artist Skaiwater released their new single “Light!” collaborating with producer 9lives & global star Lil Nas X, marking The “J Christ” rapper’s first ever feature five years into his mainstream career.  Directed by Erik Rojas, the audience is taken to a virtual realm where both artists are presented as playable characters. The vibe of the entire video is dark, angsty, and fashion forward. Experiencing the street, monochromatic aesthetic of the stars as well as the additional models as the aforementioned “playable characters” makes o ..read more

News & Opinion In November of last year, the Russian Supreme Court banned the "LGBTQ+ movement", adding it to a list of extremist and terrorist organizations. The court ruled that any LGBTQ+ activists should be designated as extremists and will be prosecuted under a court of law, with anyone who finances or participates in any of these organizations facing possibly up to 12 years in prison The move is said to be following a trend by the Russian government to restrict expressions of sexual orientations and gender identities that may seem "out of the norm", according to President Vladimir ..read more

TV & Film | Entertainment News (Source: BBC) Sex Education star and Barbie actor Ncuti Gatwa will be taking the helm of the 15th Doctor in the legendary BBC series Doctor Who. After over a half-century lineage of exclusively white actors playing “The Doctor”, the Rwandan-born, Scotland-raised Gatwa has made history as the first Black lead, first openly queer actor and first African-born actor to inherit the iconic role.   First premiering in 1963, the British landmark series continued until 1989 and was later revived in 2005 after a 16-year-long hiatus. The revival was n ..read more