LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items for you as we head in to the weekend:
• Washington Blade: Living legend Liza Minnelli made a surprise appearance during the GLAAD Media Awards at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles last night.
The EGOT winner was in attendance to accept the newly-created “Liza Minnelli Storyteller Award.” Click here for a full list of nominees and winners.
Continue reading “Liza Surprise Appearance At GLAAD Media Awards + More News”
Singer/songwriter/producer Connor Wren steps into his next chapter with the release of his original single, “Your Sunrise is Coming.”
After captivating audiences through his work as a Disney performer, Connor introduces himself as a self-produced independent artist with a deeply personal anthem rooted in authenticity and self-reflection.
The tender guitar-driven ballad was penned as a letter to Connor’s younger self — the reassurance he once needed, set to music. Building from intimate vulnerability to a confident, vocal-driven crescendo, “Your Sunrise is Coming” delivers a hushed, tranquil musical meditation on self-love. Continue reading “New Music: Connor Wren ‘Your Sunrise Is Coming’”
The U.S. labor market lost 92,000 jobs in February with the unemployment rate rising to 4.4%, according to the Bureau of Labor Statistics.
#SoMuchWinning… Continue reading “Report: U.S. Lost 92K Jobs In February, Unemployment Ticks Up To 4.4%”
John Kluge (above), a transphobic music teacher in Indiana who resigned after refusing to call trans students by their preferred names, has settled his lawsuit against his former school district pocketing $650,000. Continue reading “Indiana Teacher Gets $650K After Refusing To Call Trans Students By Preferred Names”
Some news items you might have missed:
• AP News: Pop star Britney Spears was arrested last night for on DUI charges. after the California Highway Patrol stopped her around 9 p.m. for driving fast and erratically. Her spokesperson acknowledges it was “inexcusable” adding that Britney will get the “long overdue” help she needs.
• NPR: A January 6 rioter pardoned by Donald Trump, has been sentenced to life in prison for child sex abuse after a Florida jury found him guilty of 5 criminal charges, including molestation, lewd and lascivious exhibition and transmission of material harmful to a minor. Continue reading “Britney Arrested For DUI + J6 Rioter Sentenced To Life In Prison On Child Sex Charges + More”
House Republican leaders are calling on Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) to end his re-election campaign after he admitted to an affair with a former staffer, Regina Santos-Aviles, who later died by suicide. Continue reading “GOP Leaders Call For Gonzales To Drop Re-Election Bid After Admitting Affair”
Donald Trump fired Kristi Noem as his homeland security secretary today and announced plans to replace her with Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) after her disastrous week of intense questioning from Republican lawmakers during congressional hearings. Continue reading “Trump Fires Kristi Noem As Homeland Security Secretary”
Some news items as we skip past this Hump Day:
• Them: The English Football Association (FA) has fined and suspended Jack Fletcher, a Manchester United player, for calling an opposing player a homophobic slur during a game last year.
• Variety: Barbra Streisand is reportedly in talks to perform at the 2026 Academy Awards in tribute to Robert Redford, her co-star in The Way We Were. Word is she may sing during the In Memoriam segment of the ceremony. Continue reading “Footballer Suspended/Fined For Homophobic Slur + More News”
The queer coming-of-age drama Heartstopper picked up two trophies at the Children & Family Emmy Awards on March 2, including a major acting honor for star Joe Locke.
Locke took the win in the category for “Outstanding Lead Performer,” beating his on-screen love interest Kit Connor as well as such heavy-weights as Lisa Kudrow and Jude Law. Continue reading “Joe Locke Wins Emmy Award For ‘Heartstopper’”
State Rep. James Talarico won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas last night by more than 6 points in his race against Democratic firebrand Rep. Jasmine Crockett. Continue reading “Talarico Wins TX Dem Senate Primary By 6+ Points”