Politics, pop culture and entertainment news of interest to the LGBTQ community
The Abbey in West Hollywood (via official Instagram)Some news items you might have missed:
• The Advocate: Police responded quickly to the Abbey in West Hollywood, a popular area bar catering to the LGBTQ community, after a man with a gun was seen inside. Continue reading “Police Respond Quickly To Gunman Spotted At WeHo Bar + More News”
Ramin Karimloo (Image via Mandolin.com)Broadway and concert star Ramin Karimloo (one of my all-time favorite singers) shares this gorgeous ‘Silent Night’ from his 2020 live stream concert The Road To Find Out. Continue reading “Christmas Music: Ramin Karimloo ‘Silent Night’”
International superstar Céline Dion (image via Depositphotos)International superstar Céline Dion has announced that she’s been diagnosed with Stiff-Person Syndrome, a rare and incurable neurological disease that can cause debilitating muscle spasms. Continue reading “Céline Dion Shares Incurable Diagnosis, Postpones Concert Dates”
(image via Depositphotos)The U.S. House of Representatives on Thursday approved the Respect for Marriage Act (RFMA) again, sending the landmark legislation to President Joe Biden’s desk where it will be signed into law. Continue reading “House Approves Respect For Marriage Act By Vote Of 258-169”
WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner (photo: Lorie Shaull – CC License)CBS News reports WNBA star Brittney Griner has been released after 10 months in a Russian prison in one-for-one prisoner swap. Continue reading “Brittney Griner Released From Russian Prison”
“Do They Know It’s Christmas?” was first recorded in a single day on November 25, 1984, by super-group Band Aid, consisting of some of the most popular British and Irish musical acts at the time.
At the time, it became the biggest selling single of all time in the UK. Continue reading “Christmas Music: Band Aid ‘Do They Know It’s Christmas?’”
Julius’ Bar in New York City (screen capture)Some news items you might have missed:
• Edge Media: The Landmarks Preservation Commission has designated the long-running gay bar in New York City, Julius’ Bar, as an individual landmark. In 1966, it was against the law to serve alcohol to gay people. Then activists decided to stage the infamous “sip-in” at Julius’ to make a point. Continue reading “NYC Gay Bar Designated A Landmark + More News”
Christian Walker (screen caps)Christian Walker, son of failed U.S. Senate candidate Herschel Walker, went on a Twitter rant last night against the Republican Party after the Georgia Senate run-off race was declared for incumbent Sen. Raphael Warnock (D-GA). Continue reading “Christian Walker Throws Epic Twitter Rant After Dad Loses Senate Race”
Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX)Several sources are reporting that the 14-year-old daughter of anti-LGBTQ Sen. Ted Cruz (R-TX) was hospitalized last night due to “self-inflicted wounds.” Continue reading “Cruz’s Daughter Hospitalized After Report Of ‘Self-Inflicted Wounds’”
President Volodymyr Zelenskyy (image via Ukraine government)President Volodymyr Zelenskyy and the spirit of Ukraine have been named TIME’s ‘Person of the Year.’
The editorial board says this year’s choice was the “most clear-cut in memory.” Continue reading “TIME Names Zelenskyy & Spirit Of Ukraine ‘Person Of The Year’”