LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news stories for you as we head into the weekend:
• Attitude Magazine: Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten (above) shares about coming out, World Pride Amsterdam, and how to combat the far-right. Continue reading “Dutch Prime Minister Rob Jetten On Coming Out + More News”
Tennessee Governor Bill Lee and Nashville International Airport, also known as BNA, have announced their intent to name BNA in honor of Dolly Parton, creating a lasting tribute to her indelible legacy and the generations of people she inspired across Tennessee and around the world. Continue reading “Tennessee Gov. Announces Plan To Rename Nashville Airport After Dolly”
Donald Trump gave a brutally awkward speech today to smart, educated NASA employees at a NASA center in Houston, Texas. Instead of pissing themselves with joy like indoctrinated MAGA, the NASA employees were dead silent.
The silence, as he droned on about partisan topics and the stock market, was deafening. Continue reading “Trump Gives Awkward Speech To Silent NASA Employees”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• Them: Dolly Parton’s chauffeur and assistant of 30+ years was a trans man she supported and loved. Dolly thanked Jason Pirro — who spoke to the press in 1990 — multiple times over the years in album liner notes and her memoir. Continue reading “Dolly Parton’s Chauffeur Of 30+ Years Was Trans Man She Loved + More News”
Ricky Martin is returning to the big screen in Hombre Al Agua, a surreal comedy/drama written and directed by Gael García Bernal. Continue reading “Ricky Martin Returns To The Big Screen In Gael García Bernal’s New Film”
Continuing his trade war temper tantrum with Canada, Donald Trump signed an executive order today changing the name of Lake Ontario to Lake America.
The lake has been called Lake Ontario since at least the 1600s. The name comes from an Iroquoian word, oniatarí:io, meaning “lake of shining waters.” It predates the founding of both countries. The Canadian province of Ontario was named after the lake, not the other way around.
For the record, approximately 53% of Lake Ontario is in Canadian territory and roughly 47% is in United States territory. Continue reading “Trump Signs Exec Order Renaming Lake Ontario”
Some news items for you as we head over Hump Day:
• Erin in the Morning: An Iowa school district chose to start the school year without the new band teacher instead of allowing a trans educator to take on the role he was offered, following protests from parents.
• Gay City News: Rhinestones, glitter, sequins, a plethora of feathers, and the best lip-syncing performances in Harlem were all featured at the fifth annual Mr. and Miss Black Pride International pageant on August 21 as part of the 29th annual edition of NYC Black Pride. Continue reading “Iowa School District Unhires Trans Band Teacher + More News”
Before the Army’s top officer was abruptly fired earlier this year, he was advised by a fellow general (now in the running to replace him) to stop an investigation into an unauthorized helicopter flyby of musician and Trump supporter Kid Rock’s Tennessee home. Continue reading “Hegseth Fired Top General Over Kid Rock Flyby Investigation”
In his ruling striking down a Texas drag ban, a federal judge had this advice for folks who are offended by such activities – “Just don’t go.”
He also noted that the legislation was so vaguely written, even the late, great Dolly Parton might have been targeted by the law. Continue reading “Judge Strikes Down Texas Ban On Drag: “Just Don’t Go””
Tim Curry, the iconic star of the cult classic movie musical The Rocky Horror Picture Show, died late Tuesday night at his Los Angeles home at the age of 80.
Curry had been battling serious health issues for several years. In 2012, he suffered a massive stroke which required brain surgery. While promoting his memoir Vagabond last year, he shared he was still unable to walk. Continue reading “Tim Curry, ‘Rocky Horror’ Legend, Dies At 80”