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2026 Queerties Nominees Announced + More News

2026 Queerties

Some news stories for you as we get over this Hump Day:

• Queerty: The nominees for the 2026 Queerties (above), honoring the best in LGBTQ+ media, have been announced. Check out the list then vote here.

• The Advocate: The House and Senate have negotiated final appropriations bills to fund the government through September 30 — and thanks to the work of Democrats including Rep. Sarah McBride (D-DE), they’ve been stripped of anti-transgender provisions. Continue reading “2026 Queerties Nominees Announced + More News”

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Tony Award-Winning ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ Now On Digital Platforms

Tony Award winners Lindsey Mendez, Jonathan Groff and Daniel Radcliffe in 'Merrily We Roll Along'

The live-filmed version of the four-time Tony Award-winning musical Merrily We Roll Along is now available to watch on digital platforms. This is a must-see for music theater fans. Continue reading “Tony Award-Winning ‘Merrily We Roll Along’ Now On Digital Platforms”

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Trump Drops Greenland Invasion Threats, Backs Off EU Tariff Threats

Donald Trump says he won't invade Greenland during speech at Davos

Donald Trump has dropped his Greenland invasion threats today, and also announced he will not follow through on his threats to impose tariffs on 8 European allies over their opposition to his claim of Greenland. Continue reading “Trump Drops Greenland Invasion Threats, Backs Off EU Tariff Threats”

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Karamo Brown No-Show For ‘Queer Eye’ PR + More News

Cast of QUEER EYE Season 8

Some news items you might have missed:

• OUT: Karamo Brown, the ‘culture’ expert on Queer Eye, pulled out of PR appearances on The Today Show and CBS Mornings today due to fears of “bullying” saying in a message he’s been “mentally and emotionally abused for years.” The question is – bullied by whom – his co-stars?

• Queerty: International pop star Ricky Martin was hanging out with Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams in Milan and the internet was having it. Continue reading “Karamo Brown No-Show For ‘Queer Eye’ PR + More News”

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EU To Trump: Sovereignty Of Greenland Is ‘Non-Negotiable’

European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen (screen capture)

In a wide-ranging speech at the World Economic Forum in Davos, European Commission President Ursula von der Leyen said the sovereignty of the self-ruling Danish territory of Greenland is “non-negotiable,” despite Trump’s repeated promises to annex the arctic island. Continue reading “EU To Trump: Sovereignty Of Greenland Is ‘Non-Negotiable’”

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Trump Posts AI Images Depicting Greenland As Part Of U.S.

Donald Trump posts fake AI images of Greenland belonging to U.S.

As part of his ongoing campaign to “take over” Greenland, Donald Trump posted two AI-generated images on his failing Truth Social platform overnight appearing to show the arctic island as part of the U.S. Continue reading “Trump Posts AI Images Depicting Greenland As Part Of U.S.”

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Police Chief: ICE Agents Profiling Off-Duty Police Officers Demanding Citizenship Papers

Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley (screen cap)

More disturbing news from the ongoing situation in Minneapolis as Brooklyn Park Police Chief Mark Bruley (above) told the press today that ICE agents have detained off-duty police officers demanding “proof of citizenship.”

The alleged civil rights violations include multiple police officers – all of whom are persons of color – and off duty when the encounters took place. Continue reading “Police Chief: ICE Agents Profiling Off-Duty Police Officers Demanding Citizenship Papers”

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Gus Kenworthy Makes GB Olympic Team + Valentino Dies At 93 + More

Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy

Some news stories for you as we head into the week:

• Gay Times: Out Olympic medalist Gus Kenworthy (above) has been officially selected to compete for Team Great Britain at the 2026 Winter Olympics next month after retiring from competitive skiing nearly four years ago.

• NBC News: Italian fashion designer Valentino Garavani has died at the age of 93. Known only by his first name, Valentino created a business empire scaling the heights of haute couture, adored by generations of royals, first ladies and movie stars. Continue reading “Gus Kenworthy Makes GB Olympic Team + Valentino Dies At 93 + More”

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Trump Becomes 1st Prez To Skip MLK Jr. Day Proclamation

UPDATE: Late in the day, the White House – clearly shamed by the amount of press covering the lack of a presidential proclamation for MLK Jr. Day – scrambled and posted a last minute proclamation on WhiteHouse.gov.

Still no mention of the observance on either the White House or Trump’s social media. There are, however, three posts on the White House X account regarding the college national football championship game.

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Breaking decades of tradition begun by President Ronald Reagan, Donald Trump has become the first U.S. president to not issue a proclamation recognizing Martin Luther King Jr. Day since it was established as a federal holiday 40 years ago. Continue reading “Trump Becomes 1st Prez To Skip MLK Jr. Day Proclamation”