LGBTQ news and entertainment
The Smithsonian’s National Museum of American History has removed references to Donald Trump’s two impeachments from an exhibit display.
The exhibit now states that “only three presidents have seriously faced removal.” Continue reading “Smithsonian Removes Mentions Of Trump’s 2 Impeachments”
U.S. payroll growth in July was slower than expected with just 73,000 new jobs added to the U.S. economy (lowest since last October) and the unemployment rate ticked higher to 4.2%. Continue reading “U.S. Economy Adds 73K Jobs In July, Unemployment Ticks Up To 4.2%”
Out pop star Sam Smith drops their soulful new single, “To Be Free,” a graceful ballad featuring backing by The TwoCity Chorus.
Smith and the stirring choral voices are accompanied by just a single acoustic guitar, underscoring the tender intimacy and vulnerability of the track. Continue reading “New Music: Sam Smith ‘To Be Free’”
Some news items for your Thursday:
• Variety: Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced that she will publish a new memoir, “107 Days,” that recounts the roller coaster ride of her 2024 presidential campaign. She makes her first post-2024 appearance tonight on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.”
• Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out this week’s round-up of the latest in LGBTQ publications including the PrideFête edition of HotSpots! Magazine. Continue reading “Kamala Harris Memoir ‘107 Days’ + Jinkx Monsoon Shades JK Rowling + More”
Out country music artist Chris Housman drops his new single, “Hidin’ Something,” which takes the iconic story of a woman exacting revenge on her cheating spouse to a whole new level.
“Hidin’ Something” combines classic country themes of revenge, love, betrayal and remixes them through a modern queer lens making a bold declaration that country music is for everyone. Continue reading “Music Video: Chris Housman “Hidin’ Something””
Some news items you might have missed:
• OUT: The head of television at Amazon MGM Studios hinted at the possibility of a second season for Benito Skinner’s offbeat queer YA show, Overcompensating (above), and shared that a writers’ room has begun. Yay! I loved the first season.
• Queerty: We need to talk about that truly shocking gay twist on the latest episode of “The Gilded Age.” Continue reading “‘Overcompensating’ Season 2? + Shocking Twist On ‘The Gilded Age’ + More News”
The Eastern Caribbean Supreme Court has ruled laws that criminalize consensual same-sex sexual relations in the Caribbean island nation of Saint Lucia are unconstitutional.
Two sections of the country’s criminal code specifically banned “gross indecency” and “buggery,” allowing for up to ten years in prison as punishment. Continue reading “Saint Lucia Court Strikes Down Laws Punishing Same-Sex Relations”
In this episode of The Randy Report podcast: London’s Trans+ Pride event over the weekend saw a turnout of over 100,000, making it the biggest trans Pride march in the world. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Return Of ‘Where The Bears Are,’ London’s Trans+ Pride, New Music From Bryan Ruby”
Over the weekend, Donald Trump called for prosecuting music superstar Beyoncé claiming she was paid $11 million [which did not happen] for the singer’s endorsement of Kamala Harris during the 2024 presidential race.
The lies never stop… Continue reading “Trump Calls For Prosecuting Beyoncé With ‘Paid Endorsement’ Lie”
Some news items for your Tuesday:
• New York Times: Playing hardball, lawyers for Jeffrey Epstein’s convicted co-conspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell, said in a letter to Congress on Monday that she was unwilling to testify without a grant of immunity or presidential action to shorten her 20-year prison sentence.
• The Advocate: Defensive tackle Christian Wilkins was released by the Las Vegas Raiders last week after kissing a fellow player on the head. Wilkins called the gesture “playful.” Continue reading “Ghislaine Maxwell Plays Hardball + NFLer Let Go After Kissing Teammate + More News”