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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Live!’ In Las Vegas + Demi Lovato In PV + More News

The cast of 'RuPaul's Drag Race Live!' in Las Vegas

Some news items you might have missed: • Las Vegas: Following its fabulous 1000th performance last month, RuPaul’s Drag Race Live! is turning up the heat this summer with a glam-packed new cast at Flamingo Las Vegas. Joining the cast are Jimbo, winner of RPDR All Stars Season 8, and Sapphira Cristál, runner up and ‘Miss Congeniality’ from RPDR Season 16. Continue reading “‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Live!’ In Las Vegas + Demi Lovato In PV + More News”

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Harvey Fierstein To Receive Lifetime Achievement Tony Award + More News

Harvey Fierstein

Some news items you might have missed: • OUT: Harvey Fierstein – actor, playwright and bona fide Broadway legend – will be honored with the Special Tony Award for Lifetime Achievement in the Theatre  during the 78th Tony Awards ceremony on Sunday, June 8. • JoeMyGod: The Kennedy Center, currently under the leadership of homo-con Richard Grennell, has canceled a week’s worth of events celebrating LGBTQ+ rights for this summer’s World Pride festival in Washington, D.C. Continue reading “Harvey Fierstein To Receive Lifetime Achievement Tony Award + More News”

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Trump: I Was Joking When I Said I’d End Russia/Ukraine War On Day One

Donald Trump - official photo

In an extensive interview with TIME Magazine’s Senior Political Correspondent Eric Cortellessa and Editor-in-Chief Sam Jacobs, Donald Trump says he was joking when he promised on the campaign trail that he would end the Russian invasion of Ukraine “on Day One.” Continue reading “Trump: I Was Joking When I Said I’d End Russia/Ukraine War On Day One”

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Nearly 40% Of Companies Scaling Back Pride Support Due To Trump + More News

A rainbow Pride flag among dark skies

Some news items I thought worth your time: • Forbes: Nearly 40% of companies surveyed say they are scaling back support for Pride events this year due to pressure from conservatives and Donald Trump, who has signed executive orders gutting diversity, equity and inclusion efforts. • Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out the what’s what in LGBTQ publications this week including the home improvement issue of Hotspots Magazine…because it IS that time of year. Continue reading “Nearly 40% Of Companies Scaling Back Pride Support Due To Trump + More News”

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Nicole Scherzinger Steps Up When The Sound Went Down + More News

Nicole Scherzinger (screen capture)

Some news items I thought worth your time: • New York Times: The sound system at Broadway’s revival of Sunset Blvd was on the blink before today’s matinee, but star Nicole Scherzinger wasn’t going to let the audience go away empty handed. Before giving the crowd full refunds, Nicole took to the stage to deliver one of the show’s big songs, “With One Look,” via bullhorn. Continue reading “Nicole Scherzinger Steps Up When The Sound Went Down + More News”

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Hegseth Has Makeup Studio Installed In Pentagon

Pete Hegseth (screen capture)

Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth, who declared during his confirmation hearings he intends to bring “warrior culture” back to the U.S. military has had a makeup studio installed at the Pentagon. Because nothing says “warrior culture” like a new make-up room. Continue reading “Hegseth Has Makeup Studio Installed In Pentagon”

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‘Bye Bye Kitara! George Santos Balks At 7 Year Prison Sentence

Former congressman George Santos

As disgraced former Rep. George Santos (R-NY) awaits sentencing this Friday after pleading guilty to fraud charges, the infamous serial liar is insisting he has “accepted full responsibility” for his money-grabbing schemes despite recent social media posts that suggest otherwise. Continue reading “‘Bye Bye Kitara! George Santos Balks At 7 Year Prison Sentence”

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Netflix Announces ‘Heartstopper’ Movie + More News

Kit Connor and Joe Locke in 'Heartstopper'

Some news items from the day: • OUT: Netflix has officially announced that the hit series Heartstopper — starring Kit Connor as Nick Nelson and Joe Locke as Charlie Spring — will not return for a fourth season but will conclude with a feature film. Continue reading “Netflix Announces ‘Heartstopper’ Movie + More News”