NYC's historic Stonewall Inn, seen as the birthplace of the modern LGBT rights movement, is struggling to survive amid the COVID-19 pandemic and has launched a crowdfunding campaign. "We are … [Read more...] about NYC’s Historic Stonewall Inn Says It May Not Survive COVID Shutdown, Launches Crowdfunding Campaign
Nightlife
Man Arrested in Horrific Killing of Popular Gay DJ in Toronto
Peter Elie Toronto police have made an arrest in the horrific killing of a popular gay DJ, who was found dead when crews responded to a fire in the laundry room of his apartment building. CP24 … [Read more...] about Man Arrested in Horrific Killing of Popular Gay DJ in Toronto
Homophobic Backlash Rises in Seoul as 86 New COVID-19 Cases in Growing Outbreak are Linked to Gay Nightclubs
An outbreak of COVID-19 linked to Seoul, South Korea's nightclub district, which we reported on last week, has worsened with 30+ new cases, leading to increased homophobic backlash, and a warning from … [Read more...] about Homophobic Backlash Rises in Seoul as 86 New COVID-19 Cases in Growing Outbreak are Linked to Gay Nightclubs
DC Eagle, Washington DC’s Oldest Operating Gay Bar, to Close Permanently Amid Pandemic
The DC Eagle, the District of Columbia's oldest continuously operating gay bar, will close its doors amid the coronavirus pandemic. The Washington Blade reports that employees were told on a … [Read more...] about DC Eagle, Washington DC’s Oldest Operating Gay Bar, to Close Permanently Amid Pandemic
‘Studio One Forever’ Immortalizes L.A.’s Iconic Gay Nightclub on Film: WATCH
Director Marc Saltarelli has shared a first look at his in-development documentary on Studio One, known as the 'Studio 54 of the West' at the time, which played a large part in the gay rights … [Read more...] about ‘Studio One Forever’ Immortalizes L.A.’s Iconic Gay Nightclub on Film: WATCH
Sam Smith to Andy Cohen: ‘I Can Completely Confirm, I Love Poppers’
In an interview on his Radio Andy SiriusXM talk show, Bravo host Andy Cohen asked Sam Smith about a tabloid rumor published back in December that they had been spotted out at a the gay nightclub … [Read more...] about Sam Smith to Andy Cohen: ‘I Can Completely Confirm, I Love Poppers’
Housemates Recreate Their Favorite G-A-Y Nightclub Amid Coronavirus Lockdown: WATCH
Locked down amid the coronavirus crisis in the UK, and unable to visit their favorite nightclub G-A-Y, a group of housemates decided to recreate it instead, and the video of their impromptu dance … [Read more...] about Housemates Recreate Their Favorite G-A-Y Nightclub Amid Coronavirus Lockdown: WATCH
Closed Due to COVID-19, Many Gay Bars – Already Struggling – Are Now on Life Support
Café Lafitte in Exile in New Orleans by Tony Webster (CC BY-SA 2.0) Gay bars have been shuttered by public-place closure orders during the coronavirus pandemic. In March, more than half of U.S. … [Read more...] about Closed Due to COVID-19, Many Gay Bars – Already Struggling – Are Now on Life Support
Miami Beach Winter Party Attendee Tested Positive for Coronavirus
An attendee at last week's Miami Beach Winter Party gay circuit event has tested positive for coronavirus. View this post on Instagram We definitely hit a home run last night … [Read more...] about Miami Beach Winter Party Attendee Tested Positive for Coronavirus
‘White Party Palm Springs’ Organizers ‘Closely Monitoring’ Coronavirus Outbreak as Asia’s Largest Gay Circuit Event is Canceled Over COVID-19
Jeffrey Sanker, the producer of the massive gay circuit event White Party Palm Springs, says organizers have not yet decided to cancel the event due to the coronavirus outbreak, but are watching the … [Read more...] about ‘White Party Palm Springs’ Organizers ‘Closely Monitoring’ Coronavirus Outbreak as Asia’s Largest Gay Circuit Event is Canceled Over COVID-19
