Kevin Author

Kevin Phinney is a journalist/broadcaster who has worked in print and online, in radio and television. He is the author of a book that examines black and white race relations seen through the prism of music, from 1619-present called “Souled American: How Black Music Transformed White Culture,” published by Billboard Books. He is also a former staff member of The Austin American-Statesman and The Hollywood Reporter. His work has appeared around the world in PREMIERE magazine and liner notes for Rhino Records and other labels. He is one of the former hosts of “Kevin & Kevin,” an award-winning morning drive radio program on KGSR-FM in Austin, Texas.

Is Gender “Over?” Should It Be? The Debate over Male/Female Roles Rages On

“Gender is Over!” declares drag queen Aja in Corey Camperchioli’s film short comedy, Femme. It isn’t, of course, but the war is heating up, and the...

McCain Tributes and Tirades Pour in from the LGBTQ Community: What’s the Truth?

Tributes and tirades related to the death of Arizona Sen. John McCan caused a social media tsunami over the 48 hours since the late lawmaker’s passing, and no one seems to...

Why NFL Player Protests Should Matter to LGBTQ Americans

Why should NFL players “taking a knee” matter to LGBTQ Americans — some of whom don’t even watch professional football? The real reason gays, lesbians and all...

Sweden Hosts Europride — with Two Host Cities Providing Double the Fun

Europride 2018 in Sweden kicked off to a grand start last Friday in Stockholm, with a wide array of events and activities scheduled throughout the week – including an amped up...

Saints Cheerleader Causes an Uproar Among Anti-Gay Bigots

Jesse Hernandez made his cheerleading debut in the Superdome at the New Orleans Saints home opening preseason game, and haters appeared on the internet with everything but torches...

How Many More Sex Partners Do Gay Men Have Than Their Straight Counterparts?

Gay men are widely reputed to have many more sex partners than straight men. How many more? Well, at least half the evidence is in. According to insights and data gleaned from a...

“Femme:” a Fiercely Funny Film Grappling with Gays’ Masculine Bias

Femme is a film that gives life to anyone who’s ever been called “a flamer,” “nelly,” “gurl” or “queen.” Corey...

Cardi B, Beyoncé & Jay-Z, J-Lo and Aretha: What You Need to Know about Tonight’s VMAs

Cardi B, and hip-hop’s power couple, the Carters — Beyonce and Jay-Z — are all frontrunners at the 2018 MTV Video Music Awards tonight in NYC at Radio City Music Hall....

“Mardi Gras By the Sea” Transports Bourbon Street to Provincetown

“Mardi Gras By the Sea” was the Provincetown Carnival theme this year, and revelers went all out to bring the flavors, the heat and humidity and the magic of New...

Aretha Franklin Leaves Her LGBTQ Fans a Legacy Befitting a Queen

Aretha Franklin was the voice of a generation. But what is the legacy she leaves for her LGBTQ fanbase? It’d be easy enough to say that she, more than any other singer since...

Provincetown, MA: Come for an LGBT Vacation, Stay for the Artwork

Provincetown’s art scene is not nearly as famous among LGBT vacationers as the town’s seasonal events — including their spectacular Fourth of July weekend, Bear...

Ryan Murphy Brings FX’s “Pose” to Ground Zero: Madonna’s 1991 Smash, “Vogue”

Ryan Murphy’s FX series Pose will make a leap in time and land at the very moment ballroom culture went mainstream in America — the month that Madonna released...