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A prominent Texas Republican is breaking ranks to admit what many voters already know: constant political attacks on transgender people are falling flat. Dade Phelan, the former Speaker of the Texas House of Representatives, says the party's relentless focus on trans issues, particularly trans athletes, is failing to connect with the undecided voters who actually decide elections. With Republicans facing mounting fears of losing political ground in Texas and potentially losing control of the U.S. House, Phelan warned that these campaign strategies are completely out of touch with what everyday people care about. "We’re still running transgender ads. It’s just not resonating," Phelan admitted in a recent interview. He noted that the 8 to 10% of swing voters in the middle don't relate to the rhetoric, adding, "when they hear stuff about boys in girls’ sports, they don’t even know what you’re talking about." After years of conservative lawmakers pushing bills to restrict gender-affirming healthcare and target trans participation in sports, Phelan argues the strategy has run its course. For most voters, these political talking points simply don't reflect their daily lives or top priorities. What are your thoughts on Phelan's comments? Let us know in the comments below. Sources: Texas Monthly, Politico

Chick-fil-A CEO Andrew Cathy went on NBC’s Today show, but when host Craig Melvin pressed him on the company’s history of backing anti-LGBTQ+ groups, Cathy refused to give a straight answer. Instead of addressing whether Chick-fil-A’s stance on LGBTQ+ rights has actually shifted, Cathy repeatedly fell back on talking points about hospitality. “We’re focused on serving everybody that comes in to eat with us,” Cathy said. When pressed again, he added: “For anybody that hasn’t tried us, we’d love for you to come try and have our great-tasting food and the hospitality that we’re known for.” Melvin pointed out that Cathy seemed eager to skip over that chapter of the brand's history. Cathy took over as CEO in 2021 from his father, Dan Cathy, who previously sparked nationwide outrage and boycotts by publicly opposing marriage equality. While Chick-fil-A pledged in 2019 to shift its charitable giving toward homelessness, hunger, and education, the current leadership still won't address those past financial ties directly. The interview also touched on Chick-fil-A’s long-standing policy of staying closed on Sundays. Cathy defended the practice, stating it gives team members time to rest, spend time with loved ones, and attend church if they choose. Does a dodge like this change how you feel about the brand, or is it business as usual? Drop your thoughts in the comments below. Sources: NBC’s Today show

Kacey Musgraves isn't letting anyone mess with her guest list. After Texas Democratic Senate nominee James Talarico attended Musgraves' Dallas show over the weekend, former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem decided to weigh in on X. "I’ll take @ellalangleymsic over Kacey Musgraves any day," Noem posted, throwing her support behind Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton instead of Talarico. Musgraves delivered a swift, direct hit in response: "I don’t think you have a dog in this fight but if you did you would have shot it." The clapback nods to Noem’s 2024 memoir, where she admitted to fatally shooting her family dog, Cricket, after describing the animal as "untrainable." Talarico later joined the conversation by sharing a backstage photo alongside Musgraves, captioning the post with a simple warning: "Don’t mess with Texas." Noem's online comments come shortly after her March removal from the Department of Homeland Security following a tense Senate hearing, after which President Donald Trump named her special envoy for the Shield of the Americas. Meanwhile, Talarico continues his high-stakes Senate campaign against Paxton ahead of November. What are your thoughts on Kacey's response? Comment below. Sources: X, Dallas Concert Coverage, Official Campaign Releases

Tom Welling is handling an accidental social media slip-up with some graceful humor. While in New York City celebrating the 25th anniversary of 'Smallville' at New York Comic Con, the 49-year-old actor snapped a quick photo of the skyline from his hotel room. He added 'Hello NYCC' to the Instagram Story and posted it, unaware that his window reflection captured him totally unclothed. The photo stayed up for several hours before Welling pulled it down, but screenshots were already everywhere on social media. Instead of ignoring the situation, he jumped into the comments of a viral Instagram Reel spoofing a tourist catching sight of him in the window, dropping a quick four-word reply: 'Came for the sights.' His 'Smallville' co-star Michael Rosenbaum joined the fun by posting a mock photo of himself posing pantless near a window with a sign covering his lower half, writing, 'Just looking after my boy @tomwelling.' Welling re-shared Rosenbaum's joke on his own story set to 'Empire State of Mind,' showing he's able to laugh off the incident and have some fun with it along the way. What are your thoughts on Tom Welling’s hilarious reaction? Comment below. Sources: Instagram, IGN, IBTimes UK, Just Jared

'Drag Race' Season 15 fan favorite Marcia Marcia Marcia is officially off the market! Actor Marty Lauter married their partner of nine years, Kyle Samuel, on Oct. 4, 2026. The two said 'I do' during an outdoor celebration held at Lauter’s childhood home on Long Island. The couple met in 2017 while performing in a production of 'Newsies' at the Fulton Theatre in Pennsylvania. Seven years later, Lauter popped the question right outside the hospital where Samuel works as a registered nurse. Despite a constant drizzle on the big day, 95 guests, including fellow 'Drag Race' icons Luxx Noir London and Jan Sport. gathered to celebrate. Attendees were asked to lean into a vintage, 1950s-to-70s dress code, matching Lauter’s love for 'granny-chic' fashion. Lauter and Samuel each pulled off three distinct black-and-ivory wardrobe changes throughout the evening, choosing suits designed by Tanner Fletcher for the actual ceremony. Their gold wedding bands from Tiffany & Co. featured a subtle pinch to form a bow shape, while their engagement rings were custom pieces: Lauter’s featured a pearl, and Samuel’s showed off a cluster of small diamonds. The grooms walked down the aisle with both sets of parents to a classic orchestral recording of 'It Only Takes a Moment' from Hello, Dolly! - a show they both toured in together. Their dog, Poppy, trotted down the aisle as the official ring bearer, while close friends Noah Hartwell and Cayel Tregeagle officiated. Instead of a traditional timeline, the pair served a pizza buffet catered by Gino’s Pizzeria before the ceremony even started. 'We wanted our guests to be full, and a little tipsy for the ceremony so everyone would cry (hehe),' the couple shared. 'That way directly after the ceremony we could all hit the ground running on partying.' Later, they skipped planned performances so their entertainer friends could relax, sharing their own first dance to 'Leather and Lace' by Fleetwood Mac. What are your favorite moments from Marcia Marcia Marcia on Drag Race or the Broadway stage? Leave a comment below! Sources: PEOPLE

I'd sell everything I own for the chance to towel dry Alexander Skarsgård on this beach. 🙃

I have a very strong, palpable dreams of being alone in a room with Shane & Ilya. Now let's make them come true... 😈

Hasan Piker knows EXACTLY what he's doing flexing like this. And does it work... ABSOLUTELY. Excuse me while I clean up my drool. 🤤

In his new Attitude cover interview, 'Obsession' star Michael Johnston reflected on coming to terms with his sexuality while growing up in a Southern Baptist home in North Carolina. Johnston was around 11 or 12 when he first realized he was attracted to men. Raised in a conservative religious environment, he remembered feeling terrified by what that meant for his future. "It was the worst possible thing that could ever happen to me because all I had learned in church was that being gay was the worst thing that you could be, that you’d go straight to hell," Johnston shared. Over time, his perspective shifted completely. Rather than viewing his sexuality through the lens of fear, he began to see it as a key part of his personal growth. "I used to think it was a weakness, and now I think it’s a strength because it’s just made me more empathetic," he said. Sources: Attitude

Troye Sivan had the ultimate response to a critic claiming his "entire brand" is just being gay, firing back with: "I am gay! gay gay gay gay." The pop star is turning the critique into the ultimate promo ahead of his new album She’s the Best and the premiere of his very gay, very steamy “FF” music video, both dropping tonight at midnight. It’s a brilliant reminder that when the world asks you to tone down your queer joy, you really need to CRANK IT.

Happy Birthday, Bella Thorne! ✨ Today, we’re celebrating the multi-talented actress, director, and proud pansexual icon who has never been afraid to live out loud and unapologetically.

Thirty years after first stepping on stage in full beat, Bianca Del Rio is showing no signs of slowing down or holding back. Today, the 'RuPaul’s Drag Race' Season 6 winner announced a massive 50-plus date North American leg for her seventh world tour, It Gets Bitter, running from February through July 2027. Fans can jump on the artist presale starting Wednesday, October 7 at 10 a.m. local time on BiancaDelRio.com using code CLOWN2027, with general tickets opening Friday, October 9. The tour isn't her only major move for 2027. She's also stepping back into reality television for the first time in over a decade as a contestant on the next season of 'The Traitors.' Since her 'Drag Race' victory, Bianca (Roy Haylock) has continually redefined what drag comics can achieve. She was the first drag queen to headline and sell out both Carnegie Hall and Wembley Arena, played Hugo/Loco Chanelle in the West End production of Everybody’s Talking About Jamie, and recently made her New York stage debut in Off-Broadway's Tartuffe. In typical fashion, she isn't softening her delivery for this milestone anniversary. "There's a lot going on in the world today, and I have a lot to say about it. I'm looking forward to finally getting back on the road and venting to anyone who will listen," Bianca shared. "The old saying is 'It gets better', but I'm proof that after 30 years in drag, IT GETS BITTER!" Are you planning to catch Bianca live on tour, or are you tuning in to watch her stir up drama on 'The Traitors'? Comment below! Sources: Witch House PR

Leave it to Troye Sivan to take a wholesome Canadian ginger ale and turn it into the dirtiest pop track on our radar this fall. As the rollout for 'She's The Best' heats up, Troye is refusing to hold back. We took a deep dive into the explicit origin story behind 'Canada Dry,' decoded the hidden studio easter eggs tucked into the production, and mapped out what’s shaping up to be his most explorative era yet. 🔗: gayety.com/troye-sivan-canad…

Gypsy Rose Blanchard is opening up about the sudden passing of her partner, Ken Urker, who died on his 34th birthday at his home in Louisiana. In a candid update, Blanchard shares her belief that Urker suffered a fatal overdose, opening up about the heavy emotional toll relentless cyberbullying and online scrutiny took on him in his final months. The loss comes after months of intense public attention surrounding the couple's relationship and new family. In her statement, Blanchard addressed the severe harassment and online scrutiny Urker faced across social platforms, calling attention to the personal impact of internet commentary while reaffirming her focus on protecting his memory for their young daughter, Aurora. 🔗: gayety.com/gypsy-rose-blanch…

A staple of Pittsburgh’s queer nightlife for 14 years just hit an abrupt halt. Blue Moon Bar was forced to cancel its long-running Open Stage night after receiving a wave of violent death threats following a controversial drag cosplay performance involving black makeup. While management and performers have issued public apologies, local Black LGBTQ+ activists are speaking out about the lack of immediate intervention on stage and calling for genuine accountability across community spaces. Here is what happened, how leadership is responding, and where the venue goes from here. 🔗: gayety.com/pittsburgh-bar-ca…

Grant Knoche is taking it all off... literally and emotionally. In the provocative new music video for 'STRIPPED,' the L.A. pop star strips down layer by layer, confronting the thin line between being objectified for your looks and being appreciated for who you actually are underneath. It’s a bold statement from a self-taught producer and songwriter who not only writes and produces his own tracks, but also co-wrote and produced ADÉLA’s breakout single 'Superscar' alongside hits for major stars like Christina Aguilera and TWICE. 🔗: gayety.com/grant-knoche-stri…

Look, this LA heatwave is NOT the business, but Tove Lo made us forget all about it with some autumn witchcraft at The Greek on Sunday. We were scream-singing 'Habits' under the stars one minute, and watching her jumping around the DJ booth at Tinder’s sold-out No Vacancy afterparty the next. The 'Estrus' energy was completely unmatched. 🔗: gayety.com/tove-lo-estrus-gr…

Is a guy who doesn’t ask questions self-involved or just bad at talking? Troye Sivan weighed in. While taking calls on Bumble’s Bee Line, Troye Sivan dropped this gem about dates who only talk about themselves: “If he hasn’t asked a single question about you, what is he talking about? This guy sounds like a con artist, honestly.” Is skipping questions an instant sign of self-involvement, or is it just nervous talking? Have you ever had to sit through a date like this? Drop your thoughts in the comments. 👇 🔗: gayety.com/troye-sivan-bumbl…

Queer bars are sacred ground, but what happens when a rule change splits the community completely in two? Last Ditch Bar in Greenfield shifted its mask policy for just ONE night a week, and the fallout went so viral that major production companies are now bidding on the film rights. 🔗: gayety.com/lesbian-bar-mask-…

Ellie Goulding isn't letting anyone use her wardrobe to bash trans people. When a fan account tried to compliment her silk and lace dresses by putting down 'trans looks,' the pop star shut it down immediately. 🔗: gayety.com/ellie-goulding-sh…