LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news stories for you as we head into the weekend:
• The Advocate: Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy’s MAGA son-in-law Michael Alfonso won the Republican primary in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District. The internet has questions about his extremely well-groomed eyebrows. All he needs is JD Vance’s eyeliner to complete the look. Continue reading “When Eyebrows Upstage A Congressional Campaign + More”
Reports of poor conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier are alarming lawmakers. The Navy ship, on an extended deployment for the Iran war, has reportedly faced food shortages, sewage problems, unsanitary conditions, and attempted suicides.
The Lincoln left its home port of San Diego on Nov. 21 and has set a modern-day record during the ongoing Iran war for the most continuous days at sea. Continue reading “Report: Food Shortages, Sewage Problems, Attempted Suicides On U.S. Aircraft Carrier”
Out country music artist Bryan Ruby’s new EP Playing With Fire plays like a love letter to unforgettable summer nights and the moments that happen between sunset and sunrise. Continue reading “New Music: Bryan Ruby’s New EP ‘Playing With Fire’”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• Gayety: Heartstopper star Kit Connor (above) has reportedly been cast as “Cyclops” in the upcoming new X-Men movie from Marvel Studios. #perfectcasting Continue reading “Kit Connor To Play ‘Cyclops’ In X-Men Movie + More”
An interesting legal twist could be in the works in the prosecution of Luigi Mangione, who faces federal and state charges in the shooting death of a health insurance exec in 2024.
Mangione is expected to plead guilty in federal court where he faces charges of stalking that resulted in the death of Brian Thompson.
His legal team appears to be jockeying to save him from state charges through “double jeopardy.” Continue reading “Luigi Mangione Expected To Plead Guilty In Federal Court”
Newsmax host Greg Kelly used his air time to claim Minnesota Democratic Senate candidate and current Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan isn’t really of Native American descent.
Ahem, Flanagan is a member of the Chippewa White Earth Nation and was a member of the Minnesota House Native American Caucus.
Earlier in the segment, Kelly claims the reason transgender people “decide” to be trans is to gain some kind of “protected status.” What a piece of work… Continue reading “Newsmax Host Claims MN Senate Candidate Is ‘Not An Indian’”
Some news items for you as we head over Hump Day:
• CBS Mornings: CBS reporter Tom Hanson threw a flex during a live report after Gayle King noted his impressive biceps – “Suns out, guns out. You want to give us a muscle?” The flex happens around the 2:30 mark. Fun morning moment. Continue reading “Hanson Throws A Flex + ‘American Horror Story’ News + More”
Donald Trump announced via his failing Truth Social platform that Karoline Leavitt has resigned as White House Press Secretary and will be leaving at the end of August to spend more time with her family.
Au revoir to one of the most truth-challenged people to ever stand at the White House press room podium.
I’m sure it’s just a coincidence that she resigned after being an unwitting decoy on Air Force One. Continue reading “Karoline Leavitt Resigning As White House Press Secretary”
Ok, there were just too many of these Air Force One “secret swap” memes for me to wait and save up for my regular “What I Meme To Say” post. Happy Hump Day!
Some news stories you might have missed:
• Queerty: High School Musical co-stars Frankie Rodriguez & Joe Serafini (above photo back in the day via Disney+) have announced their real-life engagement. They confirmed they were dating in 2021.
• LGBTQ Nation: A bar in Rehoboth Beach, Delaware, was fined $15K for anti-trans discrimination after a state commission found that the bar not only banned a trans woman from using the women’s restroom but also selectively scanned people’s IDs at the door with a policy that targeted trans patrons. Continue reading “‘High School Musical’ Co-Stars Announce Engagement + More”
