LGBTQ news and entertainment
I originally posted this in 2015, but it’s become an annual post for me just like watching the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade.
Wishing you all a most marvelous Thanksgiving Day celebration!
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In 1995, I made my Macys Thanksgiving Day Parade debut with the 1995 Broadway revival cast of Hello, Dolly! – including the incomparable Tony Award-winner herself, Carol Channing! Continue reading “Thanksgiving Parade: Carol Channing & The Cast Of ‘Hello, Dolly!’”
Some news items as we head into Thanksgiving Day:
• ABC News: A Florida driver – Ihab Mustafa El Mahmoud (above) – has been arrested, accused of trying to run down an LGBTQ running group in West Palm Beach. Witnesses said the man attempted to run them down three times before speeding away.
• Them: After playing “Nessarose” in the WICKED movies, Marissa Bode opens up on coming out, disability representation, and what comes next in her career. Continue reading “FL Driver Tried To Run Down LGBTQ Running Group + More News”
For the first time since 1988, the U.S. government will not observe World AIDS Day.
Recognized each year on December 1, it is a day when people mourn for those we’ve lost to the disease, express support for the ongoing efforts to end the epidemic, and raise awareness among the general public.
Not this year. Continue reading “Trump Administration: U.S. Will No Longer Commemorate World AIDS Day”
Big congrats to Robert Irwin and his pro partner Witney Carson on taking home the Dancing with the Stars mirrorball trophy last night.
Not only did he throw down some serious dancing, but in an interview with Good Morning America he shared that he was coping with a rib injury heading into the finals. Continue reading “Robert Irwin Wins The DWTS Mirrorball Trophy”
The Justice Department confirmed on Tuesday that it was Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem who made the decision to move forward with the deportation of 100 Venezuelan men to a infamous prison in El Salvador, despite a judge’s ruling to retain them in U.S. custody.
Noem may be held in contempt for disregarding the judge’s order. Although, in the end, it really won’t matter, will it?
Continue reading “DOJ: Kristi Noem Made Decision To Deport Venezuelans Despite Judge’s Order”
Some news stories you might have missed:
• BBC: Poland has been told by the European Union’s top court it must recognize same-sex marriages registered elsewhere in the EU. The high court made clear that Polish domestic law would not have to be changed to recognize marriages between people of the same sex.
• Gayety: The queens of Drag Race are trading workroom wigs for emergency whistles in Stop! That! Train!, a camp-filled action comedy starring RuPaul and directed by Adam Shankman. The drag disaster spectacle is scheduled to land in theaters May 2026. Continue reading “EU Court: Poland Must Recognize Same-Sex Marriages + More”
Out actor Jonathan Bailey is officially the highest grossing actor of 2025 after his two blockbuster hits scored huge at the box office. Continue reading “Jonathan Bailey Is 2025 Box Office Champ”
MS NOW is reporting Donald Trump is considering firing his FBI director Kash Patel following extremely unflattering headlines about using bureau privileges like questionable use of taxpayer resources.
This comes as no surprise as Trump does not like bad press, especially when it arrives with nothing to show for it. Continue reading “MS NOW: Trump Considering Replacing FBI Director Kash Patel”
Out recording artist Wrabel drops his latest single, “surrender.” Creating an atmosphere of motion and intensity, the track expands and becomes more engulfing as the piece progresses. Continue reading “New Music: Wrabel ‘Surrender’”
Some news stories for you as we head into the Thanksgiving holiday week:
• OUT: Boots star Miles Heizer (above) says he is “very much manifesting Boots season 2. That’s what I want and I won’t stop until I get it!” I’m with you, Miles.
• LGBTQ Nation: Out Rep. Angie Craig (D-MN) has introduced a bill to implement anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ foster youth and LGBTQ couples who want to adopt. Continue reading “Miles Heizer On 2nd Season Of BOOTS + More News”