LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items I thought worth your time: • Hulu: Out funny gay Matteo Lane will premiere his new comedy special “The Al Dente Special” on the streaming platform on May 16. Continue reading “Matteo Lane On Hulu + West Virginia’s Anti-Trans Law + More”
Virtuoso pianist/pop artist Micah McLaurin drops his new, sensual dance-pop bop, “Satisfied,” a 90s house-infused banger that pulls inspiration from New York nightlife. Continue reading “New Music: Micah McLaurin ‘Satisfied’”
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports American employers added a 177,000 jobs in April and the unemployment rate remained unchanged at 4.2 percent. Continue reading “Labor Department: U.S. Economy Added 177K Jobs In April”
Donald Trump announced in a social media post his plans to rename Veterans Day as “Victory Day for World War I” and establish May 8 as “Victory Day for World War II.” Continue reading “Draft Dodger Wants To Rename Veterans Day As ‘Victory Day’”
Some news items you might have missed: • OUT: With the 2025 Tony Award nominations announced, here’s a list of LGBTQ nominees to root for including “Best Actor” nominees Jonathan Groff and Cole Escola, and “Best Costume Design” nominee Paul Tazewell. • Erin In The Morning: The Trump administration released its pseudoscientific report pushing anti-transgender conversion therapy and junk science. Erin fact-checks the many falsehoods. Continue reading “LGBTQ Tony Award Nominees To Root For + More News”
The nominations for the 78th Tony Awards were announced this morning with musicals Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, and Maybe Happy Ending all tied with 10 nods each to become the most nominated productions of the season, each including the much coveted Best Musical. Continue reading “2025 Tony Award Nominations Announced”
According to reporting by Politico this morning, Donald Trump has decided to fire national security adviser Mike Waltz, most probably becoming the fall guy for the infamous SignalGate episode. Continue reading “Trump Fires Mike Waltz As National Security Adviser”
Some news items you might have missed: • Gay Times: To commemorate its 20th anniversary, the iconic gay cowboy drama Brokeback Mountain is set for a limited re-release in cinemas. • Pink News: The leading contenders to be the next pope, and where they stand on LGBTQ+ rights. Continue reading “The Return Of ‘Brokeback Mountain’ + Leading Pope Contenders On LGBTQ Rights + More News”
The Trump administration reportedly sent a request to the government of El Salvador inquiring about the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongfully deported there last month. But everyone isn’t so sure how sincere the U.S. request actually was. Continue reading “Did El Salvador Refuse White House Request To Return Deported Migrant?”
Barbra Streisand has announced a new duets album, The Secret Of Life: Partners, Volume Two featuring duets with recording superstars including James Taylor, Josh Groban, Paul McCartney, Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande, and more. Continue reading “Barbra Streisand Announces New Duets Album ‘The Secret Of Life: Partners Vol. Two’”