Join Anna DeShawn, your favorite queer radio personality, as she winds down to the end of the year with a few top queer news headlines and an exclusive interview with Jordan Alexander.  Jordan Alexander, the breakout star of HBO Max's Gossip Girl reboot, describes herself as an unrelenting artist, blazing her own path in music and entertainment! In this episode of Queer News with Anna DeShawn: Jordan reflects on her transformative role as Julien Calloway. The story behind her new album Now You’re Caught Up, which captures personal growth, heartbreak, and resilience. Her journey as an independent, out, and proud queer artist. Why affirmations like "I am enough" keep her grounded in today’s politically charged world. 🎶 Hear about her standout track “I Don’t Want to Lose You” and her collaboration on the remix of “Scared to Get Close” featuring reggae-dancehall artist Omega Mighty. This is a MUST LISTEN! Jordan reminds us what it means to live life on your own terms.  💬 Share your thoughts and favorite moments! 📲 Stream Jordan’s new album and check out her latest music video on YouTube. #JordanAlexander #QueerArtist #GossipGirl #QueerNews #LGBTQMusic #IndependentArtist #Affirmations #QueerPride #LGBTQCommunity 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨   00:00 - Welcome to Queer News 1:35 - Get Your Family ornament, https://queermedia.myshopify.com/  2:24 - Top Queer News headlines 7:02 - Need health insurance. Get covered, https://getcoveredillinois.gov/  7:17 - Promote your business on the Queer News podcast. Book an ad today! Email info @ e3radio.fm  7:47 - Book your music lesson with Cel today, https://keysforlifellc.com/booking   8:33 - Jordan Alexander on her new album, being an unrelenting artist, and the Gossip Girl Journey 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨   Shop Now - Get the Commemorative Family Ornament Today!  https://queermedia.myshopify.com/    Buy an Ad on the Queer News podcast Email: info at e3radio.fm   Subscribe to the Queer News Newsletter https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66    Subscribe to our YouTube Channel https://youtube.com/@e3radio    Leave a Queer News Tip https://www.speakpipe.com/msg/s/243669/19/rc6z5z67pp1op502    Join the QCrew https://bit.ly/3L3Ng66 🌈✊🏾🏳️‍⚧️✨   About Queer News An intersectional approach to a weekly news podcast where race & sexuality meet politics, entertainment and culture. Tune-in to reporting which centers & celebrates all of our lesbian, gay, bisexual, transgender, queer & comrade communities. Hosted by Anna DeShawn. New pod every Monday by 7am CT.    Edited by Ryan Woodhall.   We want to hear from you. Tune in and tell us what you think. email us at info@e3radio.fm. Follow Anna DeShawn @annadeshawn across social media. Interested in advertising? Email info at e3radio.fm.