LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items you might have missed: • New York Times: Lawmakers in Congress voted to pass a stopgap spending bill to avoid a federal shutdown through Dec. 20. The Senate vote was 78 to 18. The House vote was 341-82. All the “no” votes were Republicans. Continue reading “Congress Passes Spending Bill + Grindr Date Gone Wrong + More News”
In the new documentary Will & Harper, Will Ferrell and his close friend Harper Steele (former head writer at SNL) embark on a cross-country road trip together after Harper comes out as a trans woman. Continue reading “Friendship Takes Centerstage In New Netflix Doc ‘Will & Harper’”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: While overall crime rates fell by 3% in the U.S. in 2023, anti-LGBTQ+ hate crimes increased. The HRC says anti-LGBTQ+ politicians are contributing to the violence. • New Music: Katie Gavin, lead singer of MUNA, serves up an acoustic, fiddle-driven confessional, “Inconsolable,” exploring the difficulties of being open in a relationship due to being “from a long line of people we describe as inconsolable.” From the out artist’s upcoming solo album, What A Relief. Continue reading “Anti-LGBTQ Hate Crimes Up + New Music From Katie Gavin + More News”
King Maha Vajiralongkorn of Thailand has given royal assent (signed into law) a new law legalizing same-sex marriage. After a 120 day waiting period, Thailand will become the first nation in Southeast Asia to recognize same-sex marriages. Continue reading “Thailand’s King Approves Same-Sex Marriage Law”
Lt. Gov. Mark Robinson is really having quite the week – and it’s only Tuesday. After CNN’s bombshell reporting on his numerous lewd and controversial posts on a pornography website prior to his political career – including calling himself “Black Nazi” and saying he enjoyed watching transgender porn – he threatened to sue the news site. At least 8 campaign officials – including his “top four” (Chris Rodriguez, deputy campaign manager Jason Rizk, finance director Heather Whillier and senior advisor Conrad Pogorzelski III) abruptly left his team on Sunday. Gee, wonder why…? Continue reading “Mark Robinson’s Week Gets Worse And Worse”
Some news items you might have missed: • Pink News: Taking a look at Bi Visibility Day which falls annually on September 23 and why it’s important. Continue reading “Bi Visibility Day + Sam Elliott Chooses Change + More News”
Vice President Kamala Harris’ favorability ratings have jumped more than 16 points in a new NBC News poll since becoming the Democratic presidential candidate. Continue reading “Survey: Kamala Harris Favorability Jumps 16 Points”
The suspect arrested in connection with a possible second assassination attempt on Donald Trump had penned a “Dear World” letter months before the golf course incident earlier this month. Ryan Routh’s note read, in part: “This was an assassination attempt on Donald Trump but I failed you.” Continue reading “Prosecutors: Golf Course Gunman Left Letter Explaining Intent To Kill Trump”
Some news items you might have missed: • Variety: Masked out country singer Orville Peck (above) hinted that he could be working on a project for Broadway at an appearance this week at the Grammy Museum in Los Angeles. Continue reading “Orville Peck Headed To Broadway? + More News”
Checking in on some favorite InstaHunks this week beginning with Andreas Wijk, who went for a run in Nashville. Continue reading “Morning Runs + Late Night Posing + More InstaHunks”