LGBTQ news and entertainment
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”
Some news items for you
• New York City: In honor of the late, great Dolly Parton, the Empire State Building sparkled in pink light tonight at 9:25 in honor of her hit film, “Nine To Five.” Continue reading “Empire State Goes Pink For Parton + New Music From Sam Smith + More”
Fox News host Jesse Watters got dog-walked during his interview with Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed as Watters kept avoiding actual topics and headed to the culture wars. Continue reading “Abdul El-Sayed Dog Walks Jesse Watters In Fox News Interview”
A new documentary, FREEDOM, purports to tell “the other side” of so-called conversion therapy.
The doc-film examines the harmful practice “from a Christian and redemptive perspective.” Continue reading “New Documentary Purports To Tell ‘Other Side’ Of Conversion Therapy”