As the Billboard Slideshow (I mean music) Awards come to a close, there were winners and, of course, non-winners. Rihanna unsurprisingly dominated the R&B categories despite clearly being EDM as usual, while Taylor Swift claimed many awards as well. Nothing too surprising, right?
Check out the full list of winners below, courtesy of Just Jared.
As the 20th anniversary of Janet Jackson’s iconic “janet.” album wraps up, the “If”, “Any Time, Any Place”, “You Want This” entertainer got in touch with Billboard to share her thoughts on the album and what her plans are for the future.
Full interview with Billboard below…
As Chris Brown’s “X” album gears up to hit stores, the “Fine China” singer is already turning heads with news that his next song , “They Don’t Know”, will feature none other than R&B legend Aaliyah.
However, just like his “best friend” Drake, the move use Aaliyah’s vocals on a song will definitely prove controversial and potentially damaging(er), given Chris Brown’s track record with garnering negative attention.
Nevertheless, put on your “fair game” lenses and give it a listen below!
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After championing for fair treatment of gays in organizations such as Boys Scouts of America as well as incorporating transgender and bisexual individuals into GLAAD’s overall mission, president Herndon Graddick is resigning from the LGBT organization.
In the organization’s official press release, Graddick spoke highly of the organization and the time he put into it.
“I’m proud to leave GLAAD with a stronger, more efficient organization and an incredibly talented and experienced Board and staff. I’m happy the role I was able to play in advancing the need for our community to fully support the rights of our transgender brothers and sisters. Our movement is benefited by the leadership not only of heroes like Evan Wolfson, Chad Griffin, Mara Keisling, and Kate Kendell, but of the necessary and vital blogger and grassroots communities. I look forward to returning to a private life and supporting the fight from behind the scenes.”
GLAAD’s Chief of Staff Dave Montez is currently Acting President and will support and lead staff in Dallas as the Boy Scouts of America vote on whether the ban on gay scouts will be lifted.
GLAAD Board of Directors Chair Thom Reilly spoke about Graddick’s departure.
“GLAAD is very grateful for Herndon’s work championing LGBT rights, especially his work on behalf of the trans community. On behalf of the entire organization, I want to wish him the best.”
“GLAAD makes a great impact and the Board has complete confidence that Dave’s proven leadership in building coalitions across diverse communities, advocating for lasting change, as well as fundraising for social justice causes will continue to forward the work of GLAAD in his role as Acting President.”
The Board is expected to meet sometime next week to plan their next steps.
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In what can only be described as a disturbing trend of anti-gay hate crimes, the latest tragedy struck New York’s West Village, as a man was fatally shot and killed on May 18th, shortly after midnight.
32-year-old Mark Carson was pronounced dead at the hospital later that night, having been shot in the face. The suspect, Elliot Morales, was charged with Second Degree Murder As A Hate Crime as well as Criminal Possession of a Weapon. According to Commissioner Ray Kelly, Morales used anti-gay slurs before attacking Carson, taking it up as a hate crime.
“This fully looks to be a hate crime; a bias crime. There were no words that would aggravate the situation that were spoken by the victims. They did not know the confronter. There was no previous relationship.” (CBS New York)
“The three men were walking south, and one of them stopped and said to the two individuals walking north, ‘Look at these f***ots. What are you, gay wrestlers?’”
City council Speaker and Mayoral hopeful Christine Quinn expressed her horror and disappointment at the hate crime, taking to Twitter.
Horrified to learn abt the murder of a gay manin my district after being chased out of a Greenwich Vil rest & assailed by homophobic slurs
— Christine C. Quinn (@ChrisCQuinn) May 18, 2013
This kind of shocking and senseless violence, so deeply rooted in hate, has no place in a City whose greatest strength is its diversity
— Christine C. Quinn (@ChrisCQuinn) May 18, 2013
March in response to a recent spate of hate crimes against the #LGBT community and call for justice: facebook.com/events/5318111…
— Christine C. Quinn (@ChrisCQuinn) May 19, 2013
“I am outraged by the recent wave of anti-LGBT violence in our City and it is shocking and extremely distressing that a man was shot to death just this morning apparently because he was gay. Nobody anywhere should have to live with fear of harm because of his or her sexual orientation. It is particularly upsetting that recent anti-LGBT incidents have occurred in neighborhoods in my district on the West Side of Manhattan, home to many members of our community.”
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With the promo train still in full speed, “Work” singer Ciara is poised to deliver an outstanding project. Speaking with Advocate, she ran through why she chose to self-title her new album and what she thinks of Jason Collins coming out as the first gay athlete in the NBA.
Tuck into the full interview below.
Caine Smith, 11-year-old son of two lesbian mothers who is featured in the documentary “The Bully Project”, has a message for Texas’ Birdville Independent School District, “You have the power to make the changes.”
Caine hopes that by holding the school board responsible, it will encourage other children in the same situation. He reveals that he is constantly threatened, abused verbally and physically, choked, and punched.
“Not a day goes by where I am not pushed, punched or called a fag. You have the power to make the changes. You have the power to fix this… Here I am, Caine Smith, standing before you on behalf of those students [who are too scared to speak out]. How will you fix this? What changes will you make to ensure we all feel safe in your schools?”
“I never had real friends that would stick around and help me.” (HuffPost)
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RuPaul is back with a new, bubbly video in the form of “Lick It Lollipop” featuring Lady Bunny.
Nothing short of typical RuPaul fierceness, the video’s primary focus is its eye-candy in the form of Miles Davis Moody. Still not sure to expect? Peep the video below.
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As “Star Trek Into Darkness” gets ready to hit theaters this Friday, Zachary Quinto aka Commander Spock posed it up for a wild and dirty photo shoot.
Shot by Tyler Shields, the shots feature Quinto in some pretty interesting situations. Interested? Check out more photos below!
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Anyone with any knowledge of YouTube knows about Pentatonix. From their humble beginnings in Arlington, TX to winning “The Sing Off” to becoming vocal sensations on YouTube, Pentatonix is a group like no other.
Openly gay tenor Mitch Grassi, in particular, adds a unique spin on the classic “group” formation, vocally as well as being courageous enough to face the world as a gay individual. Though the music industry is more ahead of the curve as far as the acceptance of LGBT individuals, there are still several behind the tide.
Bold & Sugar recently caught up with Mitch, who was delighted to share the group’s beginnings as well as his own experiences being open in the spotlight.
