LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items you might have missed: • Pink News: RuPaul has expressed deep sorrow over the death of The Vivienne, the first winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, after the drag star unexpectedly passed away this weekend at the age of 32. Continue reading “RuPaul On The Passing Of The Vivienne + More News”
During the presidential campaign, Donald Trump repeatedly claimed that teenagers were getting gender-affirming surgeries at school and there was a rapid increase in the number of teens receiving gender-affirming care. A new study shows that’s not the case at all. Continue reading “New Study: 0.1% Of Teens Getting Gender-Affirming Care”
Donald Trump really does not want to his sentencing hearing for his 34 felony convictions to occur on its scheduled date of January 10. Probably because once he’s sentenced – even if there’s no prison time or other penalty doled out – he will be set to become the first felon to take the office of president. Continue reading “Trump Loses (Again) In Bid To Delay Hush Money Sentencing”
Meta has been blocking teens from searching LGBTQ-related content on Instagram for months, according to a report from User Mag. The policy, which Meta now says was accidental, was aimed at restricting “sexually suggestive content.” Continue reading “Instagram Blocked Teens From Searching LGBTQ Content For Months”
Meta, which owns Facebook and Instagram, has announced it is ending its fact-checking program meant to stop the spread of misinformation on those platforms and will instead rely on a protocol similar to X’s Community Notes. Continue reading “Meta Announces End Of Fact-Checking Program Ahead Of Trump Taking Office”
Some news items you might have missed: • Washington Blade: “Emilia Pérez,” the most-nominated film of the Golden Globe Awards, won 4 trophies last night including Best Film – Musical or Comedy. Jodie Foster also won a Golden Globe for her performance in HBO‘s “True Detective: Night Country.” Continue reading ““Emilia Pérez” Wins 4 Golden Globe Awards + More News”
Justin Trudeau, who has been facing increasing calls to step aside, says he intends to step down as prime minister once the Liberal Party has chosen a new leader. Continue reading “Justin Trudeau To Step Down As Canada’s Prime Minister”
The Vivienne, winner of RuPaul’s Drag Race UK and the first drag performer to compete on Dancing on Ice, has died at the age of 32. No cause of death has been disclosed. Continue reading “Drag Star The Vivienne Passes Away At 32”
Donald Trump is taking it oh-so-personal that U.S. flags will be flown at half-mast during his inauguration on January 20 due to the passing of former President Jimmy Carter – but it’s a tradition that’s been upheld for more than 70 years. Continue reading “Trump Pissed At Half-Mast Flags For Jimmy Carter”
Some news items that caught my eye: • The Guardian: Deputy Joseph Benza III, of the LA Sheriff’s Department, has pleaded guilty to beating and arresting a trans man in February 2023 for flipping the middle finger. Eight other deputies were dismissed for helping Benza cover up his false police report. Continue reading “LA Sheriff’s Deputies Dismissed For Covering Up Trans Beating + More News”