LGBTQ news and entertainment
This has to be one of the most hideous things I’ve read in a while.
Rodney Travis Jr. pleaded guilty this week to beating and maiming nearly 20 cats before uploading videos to social media claiming the animals had cancer and begged for donations. Continue reading “27-Year-Old Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison For Torturing Cats”
Checking in on some favorite InstaHunks this week, starting with John and John in weekend uniform mode:
Continue reading “Saturgay Pool Parties + Weekend Uniforms + More InstaHunks”
Some news stories from the day:
• Heavenly Birthday: I’m thinking my best ‘Happy Heavenly Birthday’ thoughts today for my dear, wonderful Olivia Newton-John, who would have celebrated her 78th birthday today. #missingyou Continue reading “Happy Heavenly Birthday Olivia Newton-John + More”
What happens when the hot guy finally wants you — but somehow, you still don’t believe you’re worthy of being loved?
That’s the deliciously messy question at the heart of In Between, the new queer romantic dramedy making its world premiere tonight at Atlanta’s 39th Out On Film Festival. Continue reading “‘In Between’ Finds The Heart & Humor In Learning To Love Yourself”
The cast of HBO’s drama series The Gilded Age will lift us all in song as they assemble for “Voices Of The Gilded Age: The Christmas Album,” a new collection of holiday classics and original songs. Continue reading “New Music: Cast Of ‘The Gilded Age’ To Release New Holiday Album”
Happy Friday! Some news items for you as we head into the weekend:
• AP News: People around the world are celebrating today as “Dolly Parton Day,” honoring the life, legacy, and philanthropic work of the iconic Dolly Parton. The date 9/25 is a playful nod to her famous hit song and movie “9 to 5.” Continue reading “Happy Dolly Parton Day + Clavicular Facing Rape Charges + More News”
In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:
• Transgender military service members pushed out under the Trump administration’s anti-trans policy were promised separation pay, but for many of those veterans, the money still hasn’t arrived. Plus,… Continue reading “Podcast: Gay Rom-Com ‘In Between’ + Trans Military Waiting On Separation Pay + More News”
The U.S. Supreme Court has removed a block on a controversial national voter database.
But existing law prevents most states from systematically purging voters from their rolls within 90 days of an election. So, the impact on the upcoming midterms is likely limited. Continue reading “Supreme Court Removes Block On Federal Voter Eligibility Database”
Some news stories I thought worth your time:
• The Advocate: House Democrats are demanding answers from Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth about delayed separation pay for transgender service members forced out under the Trump administration’s military ban. Some trans vets have been waiting months and months for tens of thousands.
• New York Times: Last month, the Department of Homeland Security sent Nevada (my state!) a list of 185 names that it claimed identified noncitizens who had been improperly allowed to register to vote. Nevada looked into the claim and found every single person on the list was a lawful citizen. Continue reading “Trans Military Vets Waiting Months For Separation Pay + More News”
As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel began to address the United Nations General Assembly, where a majority of members are critical of Israel’s conduct in Gaza and the West Bank, many diplomats in the hall walked out, as they did last year.
Netanyahu chided those still in attendance saying, “If there any other moral cowards who have not left the hall, please do so now.” Continue reading “UN Delegates Walk Out On Netanyahu’s Speech”