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RuPaul’s Drag Race season 13 winner Symone talks about her start in drag, performing for the first time and more for our Billboard Pride cover with Maren Morris. Symone:At 18, I went to an amateur night at the club back home in Arkansas. I stepped on that stage, honey — the lights, the cameras hit […]
With a brand new album out this week, pop singer Kim Petras is done being “Alone” and wants to celebrate with her fans. On Wednesday (June 21), the singer unveiled the details for her new Feed the Beast World Tour set to take place this fall. Produced by Live Nation and featuring a whopping 34 […]
Greta Van Fleet singer Josh Kiszka came out as a member of the LGBTQ community in a poignant Instagram post on Tuesday (June 20) in which the frontman described his decision in light of recent laws in his home state of Tennessee targeting the state’s LGBTQ citizens.
“Where I’ve settled a home in Tennessee, legislators are proposing bills that threaten the freedom of love. It’s imperative that I speak my truth for not only myself, but in hopes to change hearts, minds, and laws in Tennessee and beyond,” wrote Michigan-bred Kiszka in a post accompanied by a live photo of the singer on stage surrounded by rainbow-colored lights.
“These issues are especially close to my heart as I’ve been in a loving, same-sex relationship with my partner for the past 8 years. Those close to me are well aware, but it’s important to me to share publicly,” he continued. “Over the years, the outpouring of love for the LGBTQ+ community has been resounding, but there is still work to be done for LGBTQ+ rights in TN, the nation, and the world.”
Kiszka’s post comes in the wake of conservative Tennessee legislators passing a recent bill attempting to ban drag shows on public property where minors could be present, as well as another bill signed in March that bans gender-affirming healthcare for children. One June 2, a federal judge ruled that Tennessee’s first-in-the-nation law restricting drag shows violated the First Amendment and was an “unconstitutional restriction of freedom of speech,” which sent the closely-watched legal battle to a federal appeals court.
While Kiszka did not specifically mention those two pieces of legislation, he said he wanted to share links to organizations doing good work to combat such policies, including: Human Rights Campaign Nashville, Inclusion Tennessee, Oasis Center Nashville, ACLU Tennessee, Nashville Pride, HRC, the Trevor Project and the ACLU.
“The LGBTQ+ community is a cultural pillar, constantly championing positivity and acceptance through art, music, literature, film, and most importantly, legislation,” Kiszka said. “The greatest mortal gift of all is our capacity to love and as we travel through time, may our greater understanding of the matter around and within us teach us to love ever deeper.”
See Kiszka’s post below.
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Pride Month is in full swing with events and celebrations taking place throughout the month of June. LA’s Pride Parade kicked off the marches on June 11, but more are expected to take place in cities across the country including New York City, San Fransisco and Houston.
If you’re not able to snag a travel deal to any of the cities, you can still catch all the action through streaming services like Hulu.
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Houston will be the next city to take the celebration to the streets with their parade taking place Saturday (June 24). This year, the theme will be “All We Need Is Love” and will kick off at 7:30 p.m. CT on ABC 7 or on streaming services that get the channel.
NYC and San Fransisco will both occur on Sunday (June 25) with San Fransisco’s Pride March starting at 11 a.m. PT and NYC beginning at noon ET also on ABC 7 and other streaming options with ABC.
NYC attendees and viewers can expect an all-day celebration as after the parade comes the performances at Pride Island in Brooklyn Army Terminal. Christina Aguilera will headline the event, which begins at 2 p.m. ET.
If you plan on catching the West Coast’s celebration, you can expect a performance by Greenlight singer Hayley Kiyoko after the march along with more shows and events throughout the day.
Keep reading to learn how to all three Pride marches 2023 below.
How to Watch the Houston, NYC and San Fransisco Pride Marches 2023
Since all the marches are airing on network television, you may be able to watch it with an HD antenna if you’re local, but also through cable, satellite or a streaming subscription that offers ABC.
Plus, If you’ve been thinking to getting rid of cable but don’t want to spend hundreds of dollars a month, DirecTV Stream, Verizon Fios and Vidgo are just some of the affordable streaming options for cord cutters.
You can also catch the Pride marches by streaming it live on Hulu + Live TV. Not subscribed? Now’s your chance to enjoy a free 30-day trial where you’ll get 75+ channels, Disney+ and ESPN+ for less than $75 a month.
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Hulu subscribers can enjoy more than just watching the marches. You’ll be able to stream network TV shows a day after they premiere on television, in addition to tons of movies and Hulu exclusives such as Only Murders in the Building, White Men Can’t Jump, Wu-Tang: An American Saga, How I Met Your Father, The Handmaid’s Tale, Tiny Beautiful Things and The Kardashians.
Subscribers can add Starz and other channels to Hulu and Hulu + Live TV, create up to six profiles under one account and stream from up to two different screens at the same time.
The streamer offers a tiered plan with the most popular being an ad-supported one for $7.99/month (or $79.99/year). If you prefer watching your favorite shows and movies without any commercials, then you can get the ad-free premium version for $14.99/month.
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Madonna‘s Father’s Day message is a thoughtful and inclusive tribute that really celebrates “all the dads out there.” “Happy Father’s Day to. All the Dad’s out there!!! She’s, He’s, Them’s and They’s!!” Madonna wrote on Instagram Sunday afternoon (June 18), making sure that no one who identifies as a dad was overlooked on their special […]
RuPaul’s Drag Race season 15 winner Sasha Colby talks about her start in drag, defies drag misconceptions and more for our Billboard Pride cover with Maren Morris. Sasha ColbyOh my gosh, when I was asked … Billboard, the cover of Billboard? Cover girl, oh my goodness. I needed to pinch. I fainted and then I […]
Looks like Troye Sivan has got a new celebrity crush, and he’s playfully made a plea to his followers on Thursday (June 15) to help reach out to him. While teasing his upcoming single “Rush,” the singer posted a thirst trap fan edit of Stray Kids‘ Hyunjin, in which the 23-year-old K-pop star is seen […]
For Brooklynites looking to start celebrating New York Pride early this year, LGBTQ non-profit organization Queer Capita has just the event. On Thursday (June 15), the organization announced the official lineup for its annual Pride party Queer & Now. Taking place on Tuesday, June 20, in Brooklyn, the event will feature performances from rising LGBTQ […]
Thursday’s (June 15) “Can’t Cancel Pride 2023 — The Future Starts Now” concert will feature Brandi Carlile, Adam Lambert, Ciara, Big Freedia, Kesha and more. The fourth annual concert, hosted by JoJo Siwa “will focus on the LGBTQ+ community’s past achievements, the urgency of the present moment and hope for our future,” according to a statement on the event’s site.
Other acts slated to perform or appear at the show that will take place at 8 p.m. ET include: Billy Porter, Kayley Kioko, Fletcher and Kelsea Ballerini. In addition, Carlile will be presented with the 2023 Elton John Impact Award for her humanitarian work with the Looking Out Foundation, which amplifies the impact of music by funding and empowering frequently overlooked organizations.
The one-hour concert, which will stream on iHeartRadio’s YouTube and Facebook pages, will also be available on demand through June 30 on iHeartRadio’s Facebook and YouTube pages, Revry, the Roku Channel and the Advocate Channel.
“This year we shine a spotlight on how far we’ve come and how much more there is to do to fuel equality and inclusion in support of these important organizations making the world better for the LGBTQ+ community everyday around the nation,” said Gayle Troberman, chief marketing officer for iHeartMedia, according to The Hollywood Reporter.
The event began during the COVID-19 pandemic and has raised more than $11 million to date for the six participating charitable organizations: GLAAD, The Trevor Project, National Black Justice Coalition, SAGE, Centerlink and OtRight International.
“I’m proud that Can’t Cancel Pride has raised over $11 million dollars to help fund organizations that offer critical support, from youth services to elderly care, and to continue to partner with some of the world’s best and brightest LGBTQ+ and ally performers to support and celebrate the LGBTQ+ community,” said Brent Miller, Can’t Cancel Pride co-founder and P&G senior director, global LGBTQ equality & inclusion.
See the event poster below.
Jessie Ware performed at WeHo Pride and chatted with Billboard News about her relationship with her fans, upcoming That! Feels Good! Tour, friendship with Kylie Minogue, love for “Padam Padam’,” performing at her first Pride and more! Tetris Kelly:Hanging out with Jessie Ware at WeHo Pride! So, your album is out. It’s so exciting. Tell […]
