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.

“Dance Floor Divo” Win Marcinak Returns With New Anthems for “We’re All One”

Burning Tyger Music announced today that veteran dance floor divo, Win Marcinak, has released a brand new anthem for dance floors around the world, titled, “We’re All One.”...

Netflix Reboots a 2.0 Queer Eye For a New Generation of Viewers

In our one-on-one conversation, “Culture Guy” Karamo Brown explains why this Fab 5 has taken on a new mission for a new generation. This is not your big brother’s Queer Eye...

“The Cakemaker” Is a Sure-Footed Film about Love, Loss and Redemption

The Cakemaker will make you believe that a dead man’s boyfriend can find love again — in the arms of his late lover’s widow. It’s the oddest love triangle...

What Does Pride Mean to You?

“Pride is 365 days of the year to be queer!” – Bridgette Victoria Cruz This year for Pride, we launched “Reclaiming My Pride” to highlight LGBTQ+ artists...

Modeling a White Wedding Dress, Actor Nico Tortorella Marries His Lesbian Bride

It was an androgynously white wedding for actor Nico Tortorella, who rocked a white dress at his marriage ceremony where the openly bisexual star married fitness professional...

Starbucks Will Offer Transgender Employees Comprehensive Care during Reassignment

Starbuck’s will provide transgender employees with comprehensive care as they transition, the international coffee chain announced Monday. Known anecdotally for the quality...

What Every LGBTQ Person Needs to Know about Pride This Year

For the first time since the gay rights movement began, to borrow a phrase from the last Star Trek movie, we live in an era where “the frontier is pushing back.” When...

Palm Springs All-LGBTQ City Council Earns State Recognition

California’s State Senate and Assembly has officially recognized Palm Springs in electing the country’s first all-LGBT city council. Of course that’s been the case since...

Jason Mraz: Is the Singer/Songwriter Gay, Straight, Bi or Ally?

Fans of Jason Mraz, the singer/songwriter whose “Geek In the Pink” and “The Remedy” identified him as a sly wordplayer, may have come out. Or not. The...

Violence Erupts against LGBTQ Tourists at World Cup Games

Despite numerous warnings to fans planning to attend the World Cup tournament in Russia, an anti-gay attack took place before the competition even got underway. And yesterday, UK...

Announcing the 10 Reclaiming My Pride Finalists

“Reclaiming My Time” – Congresswoman Maxine Waters With the recent Supreme Court judgment on Masterpiece Cakeshop v. Colorado Civil Rights Commission, it’s no...

“Trek” Star George Takei Talks Pride from the Steps of Stonewall

With more than 10 million Facebook followers, George Takei‘s now as famous on social media as he ever was playing a spaceship pilot on TV’s Star Trek. Takei and his...