LGBTQ news and entertainment
Donald Trump was reportedly informed by sources at U.S. spy agencies that new Iranian Supreme Leader Mojtaba Khamenei may be gay.
Some say that could explain why his father, the late Ayatollah Ali Khamenei, was not inclined to have his son follow him as the next leader of Iran. Continue reading “Report: Trump Laughed When Told New Ayatollah May Be Gay”
There wasn’t much in the way of political commentary last night at the 98th Academy Awards, but there was a vague little something-something that I wondered if it would make it’s way onto the Donald’s radar.
Jimmy Kimmel stepped out to present the Best Documentary Feature award, and before announcing the nominees he dropped a subtle, “Oh man, he is going to be mad his wife wasn’t nominated for this.” Continue reading “White House Crashes Out Over Kimmel’s Oscar Remark”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• Academy Awards: I’m watching live – how about you? Follow here for all the winners as they happen.
• JoeMyGod: Increasingly toxic Megyn Kelly got into a social media fight with fellow-conservative talking head Mark Levin to the point she called him a “micro-penis.” #InfightingIsFunny Continue reading “98th Academy Awards + Hegseth Meltdown + More News”
Checking in with some favorite InstaHunks this week starting with Carlos, who had one of those hair days. Continue reading “Hair Days + Vibe Checks + More InstaHunks”
I originally posted this on March 15, 2011, in tribute to my funny, talented, and dear friend, Thommie Walsh.
This is a very personal post for me. I share it each year in remembrance of his beautiful, magical spirit. When I first wrote these words, they were in tribute, but over the years, my feelings have shifted just slightly to “celebration.”
I’m oh-so-happy he happened. Today would have been Thommie’s 76th birthday. Continue reading “Happy Heavenly Birthday To Broadway’s Thommie Walsh”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• The Advocate: Andre Karlow (above) has been sentenced to seven years in prison for assaulting a transgender woman. She suffered broken teeth, facial injuries, and a brain bleed before escaping into a nearby restaurant for help.
During his trial, prosecutors quoted a recorded call Karlow made from jail – “If I didn’t hate trans people before, I do now, absolutely. I think that Trump should kill them all. Get them out of here. They’re weird.”
• Them: Thirty-nine percent of U.S. adults still believe homosexuality is “morally unacceptable,” according to a new report from the Pew Research Center. That placed the U.S. ninth among all countries surveyed by rate of anti-gay sentiment, between Israel (47%) and Hungary (34%). Continue reading “7 Years In Prison For Assaulting Trans Woman + More News”
Donald Trump raised eyebrows today in posting a graphic boasting how he is “reshaping the media.”
The image hails departures in legacy media by pointing out outlets and media personalities who are now “gone” in part due to his rantings about “fake news.” Continue reading “Trump Boasts About ‘Reshaping The Media’”
Back in 2008, I choreographed a production of HELLO, DOLLY! at Houston’s Theater Under The Stars starring Tony Award winner Leslie Uggams and directed by Lee Roy Reams.
I came across this audio recording today and tons of very happy memories came flooding back.
I thought fans of Broadway musicals might be interested not only in Leslie’s amazing vocal performance, but how a “cut” song from a Broadway show found its way back to the stage. Continue reading “Musical Memory: Leslie Uggams Sings ‘Love, Look In My Window’ From HELLO, DOLLY!”
Some news stories I thought worth your time:
• The Advocate: Former DOGE staffer Nathan Cavanuagh (above) says ChatGPT helped him and co-workers cancel grants mentioning ‘LGBTQ+.’ Cavanaugh admitted to having no experience in scholarly peer review and his decisions to cancel NEH grants were based on his personal judgement.
• PEOPLE: Chaz Bono married his longtime partner, Shara Blue Mathes, on March 8 in Los Angeles. His Oscar-winning mother, Cher, attended the “Hollywood Glam Formal” celebration. Continue reading “DOGE Twink Used AI In Cancelling Federal Grants + Chaz Bono Got Married + More”
New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani is set to sign an executive order today that will officially establish the first-ever Mayor’s Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs.
Attorney Taylor Brown will be appointed as the office’s inaugural director, making her the first transgender person in history to lead a New York City office or agency. Continue reading “Mamdani Appoints Trans Woman To Head New NYC Office of LGBTQIA+ Affairs”