LGBTQ news and entertainment
Yesterday, Ontario Premier Doug Ford announced a 25 per cent surcharge on all U.S.-bound electricity, in response to Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canadian goods. Trump responded last night on his social media saying the Canadian tariffs “aren’t even allowed.” Continue reading “Back And Forth Between US and Canada Over Tariffs Continues”
Ukrainian officials have announced they would support a 30-day cease-fire with Russia following more than 8 hours of meetings in Saudi Arabia with U.S. Secretary of State Marco Rubio and Michael Waltz, U.S. national security adviser. The United States also agreed to immediately lift the pause on intelligence sharing and resume military assistance to Ukraine. Continue reading “Ukraine Open To 30-Day Cease-Fire With Russia”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • Salon: A proposed Texas state law would make identifying as transgender a felony calling it “identity fraud.” • OUT: Orville Peck, the masked gay country singer, and The Wiggles, the Australian children’s music group, have teamed up for a new country song that celebrates the queer community and nods to viewers who are in the know – “Friends of Dorothy.” Continue reading “Orville Peck And ‘Friends Of Dorothy’ + Another Anti-Trans Bill In TX + More”
This past weekend, Donald Trump shared an article on his Truth Social account that included a pink triangle—the symbol from the Nazi period used to identify and target gay men in concentration camps—overlaid with a red prohibition sign. Continue reading “Trump Amplifies Nazi-Era Pink Triangle Symbol On Social Media”
The Supreme Court has agreed to hear a challenge to a Colorado law that bans so-called ‘conversion therapy,’ the harmful practice that falsely claims to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Continue reading “Supreme Court Agrees To Hear Challenge To ‘Conversion Therapy’ Ban”
On Saturday, Donald Trump played golf for the 13th day of his 50 days in office. It was his 10th day playing at his West Palm Beach golf course. Because he insists on flying down to Florida (there must not be any golf courses near Washington DC), American taxpayers have been billed more than $18 million for the Donald’s golf excursions. At this rate, he will surpass the $151.5 million he spent golfing in his first term. Continue reading “How Much Have Trump’s Golf Trips Cost Taxpayer’s So Far?”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• Gay Times: Two mismatched men fall for each other in A Night Like This, set to have its world premiere at the BFI Flare Film Festival on March 28.
The gay romance stars Jack Brett Anderson and Alexander Lincoln who “stay out all night, intent on getting to know each other and inadvertently get to know themselves in the process.” Continue reading “‘A Night Like This’ Premiere + Straight Ally At Sydney Mardi Gras + More”
Canada’s Liberal Party voted today to choose Mark Carney to replace Justin Trudeau as party leader and the country’s prime minister. Carney won 85.9% of the votes cast by Liberal Party members today. Continue reading “Canada’s Liberal Party Chooses Mark Carney To Succeed Trudeau As Prime Minister”
Elton John and Brandi Carlile drop the joyous, life-affirming track “Swing For The Fences,” from their upcoming collaborative album, Who Believes In Angels? Continue reading “New Music: Elton John & Brandi Carlile ‘Swing For The Fences’”
Checking in with some favorite InstaHunks this week starting with action star Luke Evans, who faced down the jet lag. Continue reading “Grinding It Out + Business Attire + More Favorite InstaHunks”