LGBTQ news and entertainment
Donald Trump’s pick for Treasury Secretary is reportedly hedge fund manager Scott Bessent, who some years ago was a major Democratic donor to Hillary Clinton and John Kerry, and is now a true Trump convert having known the Trump family for decades. If confirmed, he would be the first openly gay man to lead the Treasury. Continue reading “Gay Hedge Fund Manager Nominated For Treasury Secretary”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • New Music: Cynthia Erivo and Ariana Grande deliver big time in WICKED (just saw it today – review coming). Erivo more than makes the spectacular “Defying Gravity” her own. I loved it all but if you’re looking for the “money moment” jump to the 4:20 mark. Continue reading “Cynthia Erivo ‘Defying Gravity’ + Khalid Comes Out + More News”
Megan Hilty, currently starring in the new Broadway musical adaptation of the Meryl Streep/Goldie Hawn comedy Death Becomes Her, shared the oh-so-appropriate flowers and note she received from La Streep on opening night. Continue reading “Funny: Megan Hilty Shares Meryl Streep’s Opening Night Greeting”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Benjamin Michael, a former U.S. Marine, has been charged with a hate crime after a Maryland tattoo shop’s surveillance camera caught him tearing down their LGBTQ+ Pride flag (click pic to play). Continue reading “New Music From Omar Apollo + Marine Charged In Hate Crime + More”
Out country artist Orville Peck drops his new original holiday song, “Happy Trails,” a lilting acoustic guitar track that pairs perfectly with Peck’s warm baritone. Continue reading “New Music: Orville Peck ‘Happy Trails’”
Former Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) has announced he will withdraw from consideration to be Donald Trump’s nominee for Attorney General following a slew of details being revealed about alleged sexual encounters with minors. Continue reading “Matt Gaetz Withdraws As Attorney General Nominee”
The Illinois Supreme Court has overturned “Empire“ actor Jussie Smollett’s felony conviction from 2021 that centered on his falsely reporting he was the victim of a 2019 hate crime Continue reading “Jussie Smollett’s Hate Crime Hoax Conviction Overturned”
Some news items you might have missed: • Washington Blade: Robert F. Kennedy Jr.’s views on HIV and other health issues impacting the LGBTQ community have raised concerns about how he would lead the agency if he is confirmed as Health and Human Services Secretary. Continue reading “RFK Jr.’s Views On HIV Raises Concerns + John Krasinski + More News”
Speaker Mike Johnson (R-LA) announced today that transgender women are not permitted to single-sex bathrooms in the Capitol that match their gender identity, taking a stance on the hot-button issue that has overtaken the Capitol in recent days. Continue reading “Speaker Johnson Bans Trans Women From Capitol Restrooms”
Some news items you might have missed: • OUT Magazine: A queer guide to Bluesky, the social media platform millions have chosen to switch to after the decline of X (formerly Twitter). Continue reading “Queer Guide To Bluesky + New James Dean Book + More News”