LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items I thought worth your time: • OUT: R&B singer Khalid has shared a new video clarifying his feelings about being outed by an “internet personality” last week. Continue reading “Khalid Clears The Air After Being Outed + More News”
Walmart, the nation’s largest employer, is ending some diversity, equity and inclusion efforts after feeling the heat from conservative activists. The retailer confirmed it will be removing some LGBTQ-related merchandise from its website and stop sharing data with the Human Rights Campaign, a nonprofit that tracks companies’ LGBTQ policies, or with other similar organizations. Continue reading “Walmart Steps Back From Diversity, Equity, Inclusive (DEI) Policies”
Donald Trump announced last night he plans to impose 25% tariffs on ALL goods coming into the U.S. from Mexico and Canada, and a 10% tariff “above any additional tariffs” on China if the three countries don’t put an end to illegal immigration and drug smuggling. Continue reading “Poll: 69% Feel Trump Tariffs Will Lead To Higher Prices”
In this episode of The Randy Report podcast: a Republican lawmaker decided to make transgender women using the restroom at the U.S. Capitol a big issue. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Trans Bathroom Ban At The Capitol, Daniel Craig in QUEER + More”
Under a new rule announced by Health and Human Services Secretary Xavier Becerra, people living with HIV who need a liver or kidney transplant will now be able to receive an organ from an HIV+ donor. Continue reading “New Rule Will Allow HIV+ Organ Transplants”
Donald Trump is not only planning to once again ban transgender people from joining the U.S. military, but according to reports he also plans to kick out the 15,000+ trans military members who are currently serving. Continue reading “Trump Plans To Discharge Trans Military Service Members”
A man was shot inside the gay bathhouse Club Pittsburgh just around 2:15 a.m. on Friday at the social club located along Penn Avenue. Continue reading “Shooting At Club Pittsburgh Leaves Victim In Critical Condition”
Special Counsel Jack Smith has filed a motion to dismiss the January 6th prosecution against Donald Trump. This comes as no surprise since the Department of Justice has a long-standing policy that a sitting president can’t be prosecuted. Continue reading “Special Counsel Moves To Dismiss Jan. 6. Case Against Trump”
Some news items you might have missed: • Gay Times: 9-1-1 showrunner Tim Minear has shared new details on what fans can expect from Buck (played by Oliver Stark) and Eddie (Ryan Guzman) in the second half of season 8. Continue reading “What’s Next For ‘9-1-1’s Buck & Eddie + More News”
Some news items I thought worth your while: • Variety: A list of 65 subtle nods to The Wizard of Oz and the Broadway stage production of WICKED in the spectacular new film iteration. I noticed many of these when I saw the movie, but not all. Continue reading “How Many WICKED Easter Eggs Did You Spot? + More News”