LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items you might have missed: • Pink News: Kataluna Enriquez (above) made history when she was crowned Miss Nevada USA, qualifying her for the Miss USA pageant. Until last night, the competition had never had an out transgender woman walk the runway. While she didn’t make the final 16, she represented with pride. Continue reading “News Round-Up: November 30, 2021”
A Texas man was sentenced today to more than 9 years in prison for fraudulently obtaining more than $1.6 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans made available due to the pandemic. Continue reading “9 Years In Prison For $1.6M COVID Fraud Spent On Lamborghini & Strip Clubs”
International pop star Olivia Newton-John performs the holiday classic “Oh Come, All Ye Faithful” on Good Morning America in 2007. Continue reading “Christmas Music: Olivia Newton-John “O Come All Ye Faithful””
In a proclamation recognizing December 1 as World AIDS Day, President Joe Biden acknowledges the disproportionate impact the disease has on communities of color, adolescent girls and young women, and the LGBTQI+ community. Continue reading “Biden’s World AIDS Day Proclamation Includes LGBTQ+ Community”
Some news items you might have missed: • Gaily Grind: Amy Schneider (above) is the first transgender woman to qualify to compete in the Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions, an annual tournament between the show’s top 15 contestants. The nine-time champ is still on a roll with $343,200 in winnings. Continue reading “News Round-Up: November 29, 2021”
A day after the first cases of the omicron variant of the coronavirus were detected in North America, President Joe Biden called the news a “cause for concern, not a cause for panic.” Continue reading “Biden: Fight Against Omicron Won’t Include ‘Shutdowns Or Lockdowns’”
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Checking in with some favorite InstaHunks this fine holiday weekend starting off with Sam Cushing who pre-gamed for his Thanksgiving Day calories. Continue reading “InstaHunk Round-Up: Weekend Edition”
Police in Ireland are recommending criminal charges be brought against anti-vaxxer Antonio Mureddu (above on the right) for his part in allegedly coercing 67-year-old COVID-19 patient Joe McCarron to leave a hospital in Donegal while very ill. Continue reading “Anti-Vax Zealot Could Face Criminal Charges In Death Of COVID Patient”
I’ve been a fan of singer/songwriter Justin Utley for years now, so I knew I’d love his single, “All is Bright.” The first holiday release from Justin is a musical reminder that even during these tumultuous times, there’s still a silver lining. Continue reading “Christmas Music: Justin Utley ‘All Is Bright’”