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  • Troye Sivan’s Madonna-Inspired Grindr Ad Supports LGBTQ Filmmaking


    More than 30 years after Madonna: Truth or Dare, the documentary still has a hold on LGBTQ pop music and cinema.

    In Troye Sivan‘s new Grindr campaign Tap or Block, directed by Jake Wilson and produced by Juxtapose Studio‘s Charlie Wilson (no relation), the Australian gay pop-star and his Something to Give Each Other Tour dancers discuss hotel sex, open relationships, communication and more as they pay tribute to the 1991 Alek Kesheshian and Mark Aldo Miceli-helmed documentary.

    “What was really fun about this idea is it came around really organically,” Charlie Wilson tells Deadline. “Once we had Troye’s interest and Grindr’s interest, it seemed like such a natural segue from really hearing how proud Troye was about this tour and how close his relationship was with these dancers, and thinking about how Grindr is this boundary-pushing, sex-positive brand.”

    He credited Tristan Pineiro, Grindr’s SVP Brand Marketing + Comms, with coming up with the concept, “something reminiscent of Madonna’s Truth or Dare, the iconic Barcelona scene where there’s the gay kiss and how Troye’s current relationship sort of mirrored that in an interesting way.”

    Pineiro said the documentary was “a true awakening for so many of us,” adding, “Seeing gay people in mainstream media, talking about sex and intimacy was unheard of. So, when this opportunity with Troye, one of the biggest gay global icons, came up, Madonna’s impact was definitely something we wanted to pay homage to, while leaning into not only Troye’s and his dancers’ experiences, but the highly relatable behaviors and topics of discussion for our Grindr community.”

    Documenting her controversial 1990 Blond Ambition World Tour, Truth or Dare served as an intimate behind-the-scenes look at Madonna’s relationships with her dancers, crew, friends and family, as well as then-boyfriend Warren Beatty.

    Juxtapose has put $25,000 from the campaign toward writer and actor Andrew Chappelle‘s (Broadway’s Hamilton, The Tick, Blindspotting) upcoming short I’m Gonna Kill You, with matched funding from Google exec and film financier Kate Aitken. The short also received a $5,000 production grant last June when Chappelle won Inside Out 2SLGBTQ+ Film Festival‘s two-minute “Pitch, Please!” competition. Filming begins in May.

    Chappelle describes I’m Gonna Kill You as “a gay erotic thriller that’s set in a post-apocalyptic … all-gay colony of men, and it explores the perils of monogamy.”

    The short comes after last year’s Ripe!, which Juxtapose co-founder Luke Anderson produced alongside college friend, NWSL pro Kelley O’Hara, after re-investing funds from Juxtapose’s Dick’s Sporting Goods campaign, starring Will Arnett and Kathryn Hahn. Directed by Tusk, Ripe! won Tribeca Film Festival‘s Best Narrative Short.



    Troye Sivan, the Australian singer-songwriter known for his unapologetically queer music and advocacy, has recently made headlines for teaming up with Madonna to create a Grindr ad in support of LGBTQ filmmaking.

    The ad, which features both Sivan and Madonna, promotes the #MadonnaXMTV campaign, a collaboration between Madonna and MTV to support LGBTQ filmmakers and storytellers. In the ad, Sivan discusses the importance of representation in media and the need for diverse voices to be heard in the film industry.

    Sivan, who is openly gay, has been a vocal advocate for LGBTQ rights and visibility in the entertainment industry. By partnering with Madonna and Grindr, he is using his platform to support and uplift LGBTQ filmmakers, helping to create more opportunities for queer stories to be told on screen.

    The ad has been met with praise from fans and LGBTQ advocates, who appreciate Sivan’s continued commitment to supporting the community. With his involvement in the #MadonnaXMTV campaign, Sivan is helping to push the needle forward in the fight for LGBTQ representation in media.

    Overall, Sivan’s Madonna-inspired Grindr ad is a powerful reminder of the importance of supporting LGBTQ filmmakers and amplifying queer voices in the film industry. With advocates like Sivan and Madonna leading the charge, the future of LGBTQ storytelling looks brighter than ever.

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  • Caitlin Clark’s BF Connor McCaffery supports brother Patrick’s mental health initiative


    Caitlin Clark’s boyfriend, Connor McCaffery, extended his support for his brother, Butler men’s basketball star, Patrick McCaffery’s mental health project. The Bulldogs forward made a post about the initiative on his Instagram page, which the older McCaffery, an assistant coach for the team, shared on his Instagram story on Thursday.

    “I took time for my mental health. You can, too,” the post was captioned.

    Connor McCaffery shares brother, Patrick's mental health initiative on IG story. Image via @connor_m30Connor McCaffery shares brother, Patrick's mental health initiative on IG story. Image via @connor_m30
    Connor McCaffery shares brother, Patrick’s mental health initiative on IG story. Image via @connor_m30

    The McCaffery brothers are sons of legendary Iowa men’s basketball coach, Fran McCaffery. Connor played college basketball with the Hawkeyes before retiring from playing to become an assistant coach at Butler.

    Like his older brother, Patrick began his collegiate career at Iowa before transferring to Butler for his senior year. Averaging 12.2 points, 4.9 rebounds and 1.4 assists on 43.0 percent shooting per game this season, Patrick has established himself as a key member of the Bulldogs.

    Connor McCaffery’s Butler defeat De Paul without GF Caitlin Clark in attendance

    Butler men’s basketball’s 86-69 victory over DePaul must have been pleasing for assistant coach Connor McCaffery, who, though, didn’t have Caitlin Clark cheering from the stands.

    Known as his “lucky charm,” Clark has become a regular presence in Butler’s games, showing her support for the team in both winning and challenging moments.

    However, the Indiana Fever star was absent as the Bulldogs took down the Blue Demons inside the Hinkle Fieldhouse on Saturday, Jan. 25. But the McCaffery family showed up for the game and even took photos together, which was shared on the team’s page on X.

    The win is Butler’s second in three games, making it the first time the Bulldogs had consecutive wins at Hinkle Fieldhouse since four straight from Nov. 11-Dec. 3.

    Pierre Brooks II scored a double-double to lead Butler with a career-high 29 points and 13 rebounds. Andre Screen recorded 17 points, scoring a perfect 7 for 7 from the field, and added eight rebounds.

    Former Indiana basketball guard CJ Gunn had 16 points on 7-of-10 shooting and four rebounds while Patrick McCaffery contributed a career-high five assists.

    Meanwhile, Butler failed to extend their winning streak after enduring a 10th loss in 12 games on Tuesday night. The Bulldogs fell to a 78-69 defeat to the No. 9 Marquette Golden Eagles despite making a strong start to the game.

    Jahmyl Telfort led Butler with 24 points while Patrick McCaffery finished the game with 12 points after sparking a 14-0 run with two 3-pointers in the second half.

    Up next, Butler (9-12, 2-8) will play Georgetown on Saturday, Feb. 1.