LGBTQ news and entertainment
In a closed door interview with the House Oversight Committee, former Attorney General Pam Bondi refused to discuss Donald Trump’s connections to convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein.
According to Democratic lawmakers, Bondi repeatedly shifted the focus to acting Attorney General Todd Blanche, who she says is in charge of overseeing the Epstein files release. Continue reading “Bondi Blames Her Replacement For Epstein Files Debacle”
A Florida woman was ticketed for texting with her cell phone in her right hand while driving. She doesn’t have a right hand. Continue reading “Woman Ticketed For Driving With Phone In Right Hand – Which She Doesn’t Have”
As mediators between Iran and the United States continue to negotiate a preliminary agreement that might ultimately end the war, one new detail of the agreement appears to reference a $300 billion “investment fund” for Iran. Continue reading “Report: Iran Deal May Include “$300B Investment Fund” For Iran”
Some news items you might have missed:
• LGBTQ Nation: I admit it’s way early, but a new survey from Emerson College Polling shows former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg is Democratic voters’ top choice for a 2028 presidential nominee.
• Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out this week’s round-up of LGBTQ (and adjacent) publications including the latest from DNA Magazine. Continue reading “Pete Buttigieg Leads Early Presidential Poll + ‘HACKS’ Series Finale + More”
Groundbreaking country music artist Ty Herndon and Michael Passons (formerly of Avalon) share the official music video for their reimagined 2026 version of “Testify to Love,” featuring Melissa Greene.
The music video (directed by Ford Fairchild) wisely puts the focus on the pure authenticity of the three artists’ performances and totally on-point vocals. This is what honest, uncluttered joy looks like.
The video closes with “God’s love is for everyone. No exceptions.” And it’s clear exactly what message the trio is sending. Continue reading “Music Video: Ty Herndon + Michael Passons ‘Testify To Love’”
Some news items for you as we head over Hump Day:
• New York Times: Tim Teeman, NY Times critic, shares his experience when he was pulled up from the audience of the new hit off-Broadway production Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody to play the role of “Scott Hunter.”
• The Advocate: White House Deputy Chief of Staff Stephen Miller falsely claimed that Texas Democratic Senate candidate James Talarico was transgender on Tuesday. And the DNC clapped back. See below. Continue reading “‘Heated Rivalry: The Unauthorized Musical Parody’ + More News”
Donald Trump said his renovation of the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool would cost “only” $1.8 million. The project is currently behind schedule and the cost has ballooned to $13 million.
Plus – it seems the contractor doing the work is being paid a much higher profit margin than typically paid. Continue reading “Analysis: Reflecting Pool Contract Has ‘Inflated’ Profit Margin”
Some news stories you might have missed:
• New York Times: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (above) has won his GOP run-off against 4-term U.S. Sen. John Cornyn to run for Cornyn’s seat this fall against Democrat James Talarico. Trust and believe, Talarico’s campaign is happier running against ethics-challenged Paxton.
• OUT: Netflix has released new, first-look images for the upcoming movie Heartstopper Forever, which will bid a final farewell to young lovers Nick (Kit Conner) and Charlie (Joe Locke). The movie arrives July 17. Continue reading “Paxton Wins TX Senate Run-Off + New ‘Heartstopper Forever’ Pics + More”
Republican-led redistricting games continue this week in several states in advance of the mid-term elections this fall with some good and bad news.
• NBC News: The GOP-led South Carolina Senate has voted against a new congressional map, ending the last-minute redistricting effort in the state for now. The failed vote was a surprise rejection of Donald Trump, who wanted lawmakers to pass a redrawn map that would eliminate the state’s one majority-Black district. Continue reading “Redistricting Games: South Carolina, Alabama, Florida, Tennessee”
The new documentary Strange Journey: The Story of Rocky Horror is coming to digital on June 2. Continue reading “Trailer: New Documentary ‘Strange Journey: The Story Of Rocky Horror’”