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06/17/2024

As part of his ongoing look at groundbreaking films from 1999, host Scott Detrow speaks with Kimberly Peirce, the writer-director of Boys Don't Cry. The film starred Hillary Swank, who won an Oscar for her portrayal of Brandon Teena, a young transgender man searching for himself and love in Nebraska...

03/15/2024

03/04/2024

It is with a heavy heart that I must regrettably announce the death of our cohost and my friend Delina J. Roberts. She was a true professional and valued member of our on air panels for GAYBC NEWS as well as a great friend who literally helped me move.

From all of us at GAYBC NEWS we are deeply saddened by her loss and we want to send heartfelt condolences to Delina's family, friends and colleagues 💔

01/11/2024

How do you honor Portland’s most famous drag queen? With a stage and an outdoor chandelier. The preliminary design for new Darcelle XV Plaza also includes a performance space with shade sail canopies, a small off-leash dog park and a “walk of fame” to honor LGBTQ heroes.

How do you honor Portland’s most famous drag queen? With a stage and an outdoor chandelier.

The preliminary design for new Darcelle XV Plaza also includes a performance space with shade sail canopies, a small off-leash dog park and a “walk of fame” to honor LGBTQ heroes.

Read more: https://www.oregonlive.com/portland/2024/01/at-darcelle-xv-plaza-flair-will-follow-function-in-portlands-former-obryant-square.html?utm_campaign=theoregonian_sf&utm_medium=social&utm_source=facebook

11/19/2023

"You want to heal as many relationships of the past as possible, and at the same time step into this new acceptance and new identity, or whatever I'm claiming, and that's also hard."

Jason Mraz opened up about learning to embrace his bisexual identity and finding acceptance in himself.

11/15/2023

Troye Sivan is fully embracing the unique privilege of being spoofed on Saturday Night Live, even changing his Instagram profile picture to Timothée Chalamet (a.k.a. “lil Timmy Tim”) portraying him on the sketch show.

Troye Sivan raved about the surreal experience of being spoofed by Timothée Chalamet on this weekend's episode of 'Saturday Night Live.'

11/14/2023

It's honestly like a fever dream that Timothée Chalamet impersonated Troye Sivan, and flashed his b***y while dancing to the latter's latest song… It actually did happen though, and the whole thing…

06/18/2023

To every father out there who has loved, nurtured and supported their child no matter what. Happy !

06/12/2023

05/17/2023

Our anticipation keeps growing for the release of Elliot Page's revealing new memoir!

05/16/2023

05/12/2023

CHASING CHASING AMY is coming to Provincetown Film Society & Festival on June 17th. Can’t wait to see you there!

05/06/2023

In case you missed last night’s spontaneous post here’s the official word—Poison Waters was selected as grand Marshall of the 2023 Portland Rose Festival Starlight Parade!

Portland drag queen Poison Waters is this year’s grand marshal for the Starlight Parade at the Rose Festival.“I got an email that said, ‘You’ve been invited to

05/05/2023

Please join us in wishing Judy and Dennis a happy 50th wedding anniversary.

04/26/2023

04/26/2023

CELEBRATING DARCELLE XV | It was a full house at the celebration of life of Darcelle XV, a.k.a Walter Cole, Portland's iconic drag queen entertainer and activist.

“Darcelle really represented the concept of community, the concept of bringing people together and inclusiveness long before those were buzzwords on TV,” said one of the 2,700 attendees.

A celebration of life was held Tuesday night for Walter Cole, also known as Portland’s legendary drag queen, Darcelle.Darcelle died in March at the age of 92.Pe

04/25/2023

Darcelle’s Celebration of Life, tonight at 7:30p

Four options:
1. Ticket holders: Arlene Schnitzer Concert Hall, lobby/bar open at 6p, theater opens for seating at 7p and program begins at 7:30p
(Art Bar across the street opens at 6p as well but first have your ticket scanned to secure your seat)

2. Standby line: any tickets not scanned by 7:15p will be released to the standby line

3. For folks who didn’t get a ticket, The Celebration of Life for Darcelle XV (Walter Cole Sr.) can be watched on a GIGANTIC screen across the street from the venue in the rotunda foyer of the Portland Center for Performing Arts/Newmark Theater/Dolores Winningstad Theater/Art Bar at 7:30p Tuesday April 25th, bar opening at 6p.

4. Live streaming: Tune in Tuesday April 25th at 7pm for the live event beginning at 7:30p to watch the Celebration of Life for Darcelle XV (Walter Cole Sr.)

https://youtube.com/live/Q8UJOHfvlQs?feature=share

*A separate link will be shared the next day for those to watch the recorded stream afterward.

04/25/2023

We’re putting the finishing touches on tomorrow night’s event and want to take a moment to welcome all the folks visiting from out of town. We’d also like to thank Kevin Hutman and all of the staff at CC’s Salughters for inviting everyone to there socialize afterward. Looking forward to catching up with lots of folks then. ❤️

04/22/2023

In lieu of bringing flowers to Darcelle’s Celebration of Life on Tuesday, please consider a donation to the Alzheimer’s Association https://act.alz.org/site/SPageServer?pagename=digital_wallet_donations&df_id=32112
in honor of Darcelle’s wife Jeannette Irene Cole who passed away on Easter Sunday. Thank you.
(Also, please check all the other posts on this page for full event details.)

01/21/2023

Jinkx Monsoon talks about joining the Broadway cast of Chicago and being dubbed the Queen of all Queens before showing off impersonations of Judy Garland, Na...

01/05/2023

Noah Schnapp, best known for playing Will Byers on 'Stranger Things', has come out as gay in a new .

The actor opened up about his sexuality and coming out to loved ones in a TikTok post.

12/14/2022

As 2023 quickly approaches, and drag artists in Portland prepare to ring in the new year, the city's legendary drag performer Darcelle reflects on the recent 40th "La Femme Magnifique" pageant and the importance of finding one's true self.

Headliners from Portland’s 40th annual La Femme Magnifique drag pageant show take center stage on New Year’s Eve.

12/06/2022

'Call Me By Your Name' fans have long wondered if there could eventually be more to the story they experienced on the big screen. Now, director Luca Guadagnino is weighing in once again.

He also weighs in on whether Armie Hammer's character could return.

11/26/2022

The amateur comedians of Twitter were out in full force after a video of an overturned semi-truck spilling di**os and l**e on an interstate in Oklahoma went viral.

11/13/2022

The legendary singer, who was inducted into the Rock & Roll Hall of Fame last week, accepted The Bezos Award for Courage and Civility Saturday, which included a reward of $100 million.

The legendary singer accepted The Bezos Award for Courage and Civility on Saturday.

11/12/2022

The actor is playing Ethan on The White Lotus season two.

11/11/2022

The adored late actor filled in as a guest judge for comedian Ken Jeong.

The actor filled in as a guest judge for comedian Ken Jeong.