LGBTQ news and entertainment
Hundreds of thousands of people had gathered peacefully in the German capital of Berlin for the annual Christopher Street Day Pride parade, one of Europe’s largest Pride events, before a car drove into the crowd ending the festivities. Continue reading “Berlin’s Pride Event Called Off After Car Drove Into Crowd”
Nobody is mad at this new ad campaign for Under Armour HeatGear featuring Heated Rivalry star François Arnaud as the brand’s new global ambassador. Continue reading “Ad: ‘Heated Rivalry’ Star François Arnaud For Under Armour”
Oy… Donald Trump’s appearance at last night’s “take two” on this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner went just about how you would guess.
After having to sit through journalists being honored for their work (many covering the Donald’s less than shining moments), he tripped and fumbled through most of his lengthy, unfunny hour+ speech of insults and self-tributes. Continue reading “Trump Fumbles Through White House Correspondents’ Dinner Speech”
Michael Medrano (aka ‘Stache Papi’) declares “2009 is back” as he drops his new single and music video – “F★ck F★rever,” from his upcoming album International Male.
The new release features high energy Euro-pop production, fun visuals, and hey – I like to look at nice things.
Medrano last appeared here in October 2025 when I featured his single “Primadonna.”
Some news stories for you as we head into the weekend:
• LGBTQ Nation: It’s waaaaaaaaay early but….a new poll from Emerson College shows out former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg leading the pack of potential 2028 Democratic candidates. p.s. that beard is working for Pete…
• Erin in the Morning: Bossier Parish in Louisiana has advanced a criminal trans bathroom ban. Trans people could face up to six months in prison if they use a bathroom on municipal property that differs from their sex assigned at birth. Continue reading “Pete Buttigieg Leads 2028 Poll + Louisiana Bathroom Ban + More”
Well, this is hideous… The Pentagon removed the names of 4 service members who died in Jordan from their official list of casualties bringing the total from 18 to 14.
Officials explain that this is because “their deaths occurred after President Trump declared a cease-fire in the war in April.” So…they don’t count??? Continue reading “Pentagon Reduces Number Of Iran War Deaths Because 4 Happened During Ceasefire”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• The Advocate: A federal judge has rejected the Trump administration’s bid to dismiss transgender Air Force troops’ retirement lawsuit.
The plaintiffs – including Master Sgt. Logan Ireland (above) – are suing after the government unlawfully stripped them of retirement pay and benefits after promising they could leave military service with early retirement.
• Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out this week’s round-up of LGBTQ (and adjacent) publications including “Off Campus” star Belmont Cameli covering the latest from OUT Magazine.
Continue reading “Judge Rejects Trump Admin’s Bid To Dismiss Trans Military Lawsuit + More”
In a wide-ranging interview with The Economist, Elon Musk admits he became too consumed with politics during his brief stint running Trump’s so-called “Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).” Continue reading “Elon Musk On DOGE Cuts: ‘I Got Carried Away’”
Some news items for you as we head over Hump Day:
• Queerty: A NYC-based fashionista called out the gays for a number of trends that he finds disingenuous: “curated body hair, vintage basketball shorts, Le labo scents and performative freeballing.”
• New Music: Carly Rae Jepsen drops her new song and music video, “After All” – from her upcoming album Day and Night set for release September 18. Continue reading “‘Performative Freeballing’ + PEPFAR Cuts + More News”
Donald Trump just struggled his way through a rally in Georgia that he kicked off by teasing an illegal third term and wound down by railing against the “communists” who he says are trying to “blow up Mount Rushmore.”
In between, he included references to “Pinky Herman,” the “Hormuz Street,” and trans athletes “ravaging through our cities.” Continue reading “Dementia Don Rambles About ‘Pinky Herman’ And ‘Hormuz Street’”