LGBTQ news and entertainment
Donald Trump threatened tariffs today on countries that oppose his push to acquire Greenland — the same day a bipartisan group of lawmakers traveled to Denmark to reassure a key NATO ally despite the administration’s push to annex the Arctic territory.
Greenland, a self-governing territory that’s part of the kingdom of Denmark, has repeatedly said it has no intention of becoming a part of the U.S. Continue reading “Trump Threatens Tariffs On Countries That Oppose U.S. Taking Greenland”
Some news items you might have missed:
• LGBTQ Nation: Republican South Carolina state Rep. RJ May (above) — an anti-LGBTQ+ politician who has accused drag queens and transgender people of harming kids — was sentenced to 17.5 years in prison after pleading guilty to five counts of distributing child porn. #hypocrisy
• Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out this week’s round-up of the latest in LGBTQ publications including the New Years issue of GLOSS Magazine. Continue reading “SC Lawmaker Found Guilty Of Child Porn Charges + More”
Venezuelan opposition leader María Corina Machado gifted her medal for the Nobel Peace Prize to Donald Trump during a private White House meeting today.
This comes after Trump has repeatedly questioned her credibility to take over her country after the U.S. ousted then-President Nicolás Maduro. Continue reading “Machado: ‘I Presented The President The Nobel Peace Prize’”
An overwhelming 75% of Americans say they oppose Donald Trump’s push to “acquire” Greenland, according to a new poll.
Count me as one of them. Continue reading “Poll: 75% Of Americans Oppose Trump’s Push To Take Over Greenland”
Donald Trump has again floated the idea of cancelling the 2026 midterm elections, this time using an unhinged rationale. Continue reading “Trump Floats Cancelling Midterm Elections (Again)”
Some news items for you as we get over this Hump Day:
• Gay City News: CVS is now covering Gilead’s long-acting, highly effective injectable PrEP lenacapavir, marketed under the brand name Yeztugo.
• Queerty: Comedian Joel Kim Booster tied the knot with his partner John Michael Sudsina after four years together. Continue reading “CVS Now Covers Injectable PrEP + Joel Kim Booster Marries + More”
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics, one of the largest entertainment journalists organization in the world, today announced the group’s 2026 Dorian Film Award nominations for the best in mainstream and LGBTQ-themed productions. Continue reading “2026 Dorian Film Award Nominations Announced”
Some news stories I thought worth your time:
• Late Night with Seth Meyers: Connor Storrie dropped by the late-night talk show to chat on meeting Amy Poehler at a Golden Globes party, the immense success of his show Heated Rivalry and not knowing how to ice skate or speak Russian before starring in the show. #charming Continue reading “Connor Storrie Brings The Heat To ‘Late Night’ + More News”
The Supreme Court’s conservative majority on Tuesday seemed inclined to uphold a pair of state laws barring the participation of transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports teams.
The two cases challenge laws in West Virginia and Idaho, which specify participation on girls sports teams be based on “biological sex,” defined as a person’s sex assigned at birth. Continue reading “Supreme Court Appears Inclined To Uphold Ban On Trans Girls In Sports”
Six federal prosecutors in Minnesota resigned over the Justice Department’s push to investigate the widow of a woman killed by an ICE agent and its reluctance to investigate the shooter. Continue reading “Prosecutors Resign Over Push To Investigate Widow Of ICE Shooting Victim”