Politics, pop culture and entertainment news of interest to the LGBTQ community
Gus Kenworthy (image via Instagram)Some news items you might have missed:
• Instinct Magazine: Out Olympic medalist Gus Kenworthy – who makes a brief cameo in 80 For Brady starring Sally Field, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno and Lily Tomlin – says his dream is to star in a gay rom-com. Continue reading “Gus Kenworthy Would Love To Star In Gay Rom-Com + More News”
Rep. George Santos (screen capture)Constituents of embattled Rep. George Santos (R-NY) traveled to Washington, D.C. today to hand deliver a petition demanding a vote to expel him from office. Continue reading “Santos Constituents Deliver Petition Calling For Expulsion”
Rep. George Santos (R-NY)Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy has confirmed that truth-challenged Rep. George Santos (R-NY) is, indeed, under investigation by the House Ethics committee.
Depending on the panel’s findings, Santos could find himself expelled from Congress if serious evidence of wrongdoing is found. Continue reading “McCarthy Confirms George Santos Facing House Ethics Probe”
Demetrius Haley (photo: Memphis Police Dept)A report made public by the Memphis Police Department indicates that one of the five police officers who beat Tyre Nichols texted a photo of a bruised and bloodied Nichols leaning against a police car to at least five people. Continue reading “Report: Cop Texted Photo Of Tyre Nichols After Police Beating”
Republican lawmakers in the Montana House of Representatives approved a bill which would allow medical providers the right to deny LGBTQ people health care based on “ethical, moral, or religious beliefs or principles.” Continue reading “Montana House Approves Bill To Deny LGBTQ Healthcare”
Franklin Graham (screen capture)Virulently homophobic ‘Christian’ Franklin Graham took to Facebook to applaud the First Baptist Church of Jacksonville, which requires every member to sign an anti-LGBTQ pledge or face being ejected from the church.
In fact, Graham believes all churches should institute similar hate vows. Continue reading “Franklin Graham: All Churches Should Require Anti-LGBTQ Pledge”
My Name Is Barbra, the long-awaited memoir by Barbra Streisand – superstar of stage, screen, recordings, and television – has been announced for release on November 7, 2023. Continue reading ““My Name Is Barbra” – Streisand Memoir Scheduled For November 2023″
Kim Petras and Sam Smith win at the 2023 Grammy Awards (screen capture)Some news items you might have missed:
• Variety: Pop star Kim Petras made Grammy history last night winning in the category of Best Pop Duo/Group Performance alongside Sam Smith for their #1 hit “Unholy,” which Kim also co-wrote.
Sam graciously turned the mic over to Kim as she became the first openly transgender solo artist to win in the category. Continue reading “Kim Petras Makes Grammy History + More News”
Melody Sweets (promo photo)Melody Sweets, easily one of my favorite Las Vegas performers, is no stranger to the “big reveal”—and on February 14, you’re invited to witness her biggest one yet: the world premiere of her new web series, Sweets’ Spot. Continue reading “Melody Sweets Is A Sassy Martha Stewart In A Naughty Pee-Wee’s Playhouse”
Rep. George Santos (screen capture)A few weeks ago, I shared the story of a disabled veteran and his beloved dog Sapphire. who turned to truth-challenged Rep. George Santos (R-NY) and his animal rescue group in 2016 when Richard Osthoff’s dog needed medical treatment.
Santos set up a GoFundMe campaign, which was a success, but Santos never gave the donated funds to Osthoff. Sapphire never received the treatment she needed, and sadly, passed away a few months later.
The New York Times has now taken a deeper dive into Santos’ so-called animal rescue group, Friends of Pets United, and found other folks who say they were also deceived by Santos. Continue reading “NY Times Takes Deeper Dive Into George Santos’ Animal Rescue”