LGBTQ news and entertainment
Before the Army’s top officer was abruptly fired earlier this year, he was advised by a fellow general (now in the running to replace him) to stop an investigation into an unauthorized helicopter flyby of musician and Trump supporter Kid Rock’s Tennessee home. Continue reading “Hegseth Fired Top General Over Kid Rock Flyby Investigation”
In his ruling striking down a Texas drag ban, a federal judge had this advice for folks who are offended by such activities – “Just don’t go.”
He also noted that the legislation was so vaguely written, even the late, great Dolly Parton might have been targeted by the law. Continue reading “Judge Strikes Down Texas Ban On Drag: “Just Don’t Go””
Tim Curry, the iconic star of the cult classic movie musical The Rocky Horror Picture Show, died late Tuesday night at his Los Angeles home at the age of 80.
Curry had been battling serious health issues for several years. In 2012, he suffered a massive stroke which required brain surgery. While promoting his memoir Vagabond last year, he shared he was still unable to walk. Continue reading “Tim Curry, ‘Rocky Horror’ Legend, Dies At 80”
Some news items for you
• New York City: In honor of the late, great Dolly Parton, the Empire State Building sparkled in pink light tonight at 9:25 in honor of her hit film, “Nine To Five.” Continue reading “Empire State Goes Pink For Parton + New Music From Sam Smith + More”
Fox News host Jesse Watters got dog-walked during his interview with Michigan Democratic Senate candidate Abdul El-Sayed as Watters kept avoiding actual topics and headed to the culture wars. Continue reading “Abdul El-Sayed Dog Walks Jesse Watters In Fox News Interview”
A new documentary, FREEDOM, purports to tell “the other side” of so-called conversion therapy.
The doc-film examines the harmful practice “from a Christian and redemptive perspective.” Continue reading “New Documentary Purports To Tell ‘Other Side’ Of Conversion Therapy”
International superstar Dolly Parton has died at the age of 80 in Nashville, according to a video message released by her family. Her passing comes after a brief battle with cancer.
I am absolutely gutted by the news.
Continue reading “International Superstar Dolly Parton Has Died At 80”
Some news items for you as we head into the new week:
• Variety: Rosie O’Donnell’s guest hosting stint for Jimmy Kimmel Live! last week went so well, folks are wondering if she could launch her own late night TV talk show. Some say the late night format is ready for ‘what’s next.’ Continue reading “Should Rosie Launch Her Own Late Night Show? + More News”
In a kick to the shins of censorship, an independent arbitrator ruled that former Washington Post columnist Karen Attiah was wrongfully terminated last year over social posts tied to the death of Charlie Kirk, and ordered her reinstated with back pay and lost benefits.
I know many of you will recall there were dozens of stories about folks in various professions being fired for even vaguely vague social media posts in the aftermath of Kirk’s death. Continue reading “WaPo Ordered To Rehire Columnist Fired For Kirk Social Media Posts”
Here in my home state of Nevada, firefighters made some progress Sunday night in trying to contain a massive wildfire, known as the Hawk Fire, in northwestern Nevada.
More than 15,000 acres in the Sierra Nevada foothills have burned since it began Saturday, and around 45,000 people have been forced to evacuate. Another 40,000 have been told they may need to leave their homes on short notice.
More from the New York Times:
On Sunday evening, firefighters “observed extreme fire behavior,” and expected the blaze to reach “pockets of dense fuels” as it advanced toward Reno, a city of almost 300,000 near the border of Nevada and California.
Still, local officials expressed optimism in their efforts to tame the fire, particularly at the southern end of the blaze, where firefighters largely stopped it from advancing.
About 10,000 customers remained without power, an improvement after 60,000 had no electricity on Saturday.
Six people, including three firefighters, have been injured. It is unknown how many structures the wildfire burned down or damaged.
Officials said that the fire was caused by a human, but did not say whether they suspected arson.
FYI – for folks who have reached out, fortunately I’m located in the very southern part of Nevada in Las Vegas. Thinking best thoughts for my fellow Nevadans up north.
More than 40,000 residents around Reno, Nevada, have been ordered to evacuate and another 45,000 were put on notice as a fast-moving wildfire grew out of control over the weekend.
The Hawk Fire started Saturday in the Humboldt-Toiyabe National Forest. It’s grown to cover more… pic.twitter.com/yZ254hrJAq
— PBS News (@NewsHour) August 24, 2026