LGBTQ news and entertainment
Donald Trump has begun repeatedly attacking Democratic candidate for South Carolina’s Senate seat, Annie Andrews, with anti-transgender slurs.
“If name-calling would help lower gas prices and grocery prices, he can call me all the names he wants,” Andrews, who is not transgender, told reporters at a campaign stop on Tuesday. “But I don’t think that’s going to get the job done.” Continue reading “Trump Posts Anti-Trans Attacks On SC Dem Senate Candidate”
ProPublica has taken a deep dive into allegations of ICE official detaining U.S. citizens and found 500+ Americans have been arrested or detained by mistake. Continue reading “Report: More Than 500 U.S. Citizens Detained By ICE Officials”
Donald Trump spent Monday night in Nebraska where the Senate race has tightened to within the margin of error.
During his rally, Trump addressed higher gas prices caused by the Iran war. He called the costs “a small price to pay for keeping the world safe,” then added:
“They can take out a city. Let ’em take out Los Angeles, let ’em take out San Diego. This is a very small price to pay.” Continue reading “Trump: ‘Let Iran Take Out Los Angeles And San Diego’”
Some news stories for you as we kick off the week:
• Queerty: The new book — Holding Lightning: The Life, Loves And Art Of Whitney Houston — is said to be “the first major biography” about Whitney. The new book not only confirms Robyn Crawford’s account of their romantic relationship, but provides further details about the strength of their early connection.
• Attitude Magazine: Luke Evans says he knows ‘several actors’ in Hollywood who have chosen not to come out. Evans, who came out publicly in 2002, said in a recent interview, “It wasn’t easy being the only one who was out for quite a long time.” Continue reading “New Whitney Houston Bio + Measles Outbreak Spreads + More”
PEN America reports nearly 12,000 books were banned in public schools in the U.S. during the 2025-2026 school year—the largest number in a single year. New state censorship laws accounted for much of the increase.
The award-winning novel SOLD, abut a teenage trafficking victim, was the top banned book. Stephen King was the most banned author for the second year in a row. Continue reading “A Record 12,000 Books Were Banned By Public Schools In Last Year”
Some news items for you as we close out the weekend:
• KMOV: 58-year-old Michael Goessling (above), who was adopted as an infant, spent decades wondering about his biological roots. He was recently reunited with his birth parents and discovered his father is five-time Grammy-winning artist Michael McDonald. You totally see the resemblance. Continue reading “St. Louis Man Discovers His Birth-Dad Is Grammy Winner + More”
Checking in with some favorite InstaHunks this week beginning with BRUWE, who kept the stache quotient high:
Continue reading “High Stache Quotient + Beaching In Bali + More InstaHunks”
Speaking at a rally in Ohio on Saturday, Donald Trump claimed he knows “more about anything” than “anybody anywhere in the world.” Continue reading “Trump: “I Know More About Everything Than Anybody””
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• Washington Blade: Following last month’s raids in Turkey that targeted the LGBTQ community and resulted in dozens of people being detained, more than 60 House Democrats on Thursday called upon the Trump administration to confront the Turkish government.
• Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out this week’s round-up of LGBTQ (and adjacent) publications including out Emmy winner Dan Levy covering the latest from Flaunt Magazine. Continue reading “House Dems Urge Trump To Confront Turkey Over Anti-LGBTQ Crackdown + More”
Donald Trump took to social media last night to offer another election year bribe – checks of “nearly $100” to 20 million seniors to help pay for their Medicare Part B premiums – which he claims his administration has “already reduced by significant amounts.” Continue reading “Trump Promises $100 Checks To 20 Million Seniors”