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The 500+ professional critics and entertainment journalists of GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics has unveiled its picks for the 10 best on-air television news journalists working today. Continue reading “LGBTQ Critics Group GALECA Names America’s 10 Best TV News Journalists”
A new op-ed from the New York Times editorial board addresses Donald Trump’s heated rhetoric on the campaign trail on several issues with a simple summation: “Believe him.” Continue reading “New York Times On Trump Threats: ‘Believe Him’”
Some news items you might have missed: • Instinct Magazine: Who’s got their costume ready for Halloween? IM peeks into some InstaHunk accounts (Beau Butler as Fred Flintstone above) to see the what’s on the sexy/scary dress-up list this year. Continue reading “Halloween Is Coming + BTS ‘WICKED’ TV Special + More News”
Beyoncé made her long-awaited appearance on the campaign trail with VP Kamala Harris last night in her hometown of Houston. For even more star power, the mega-Grammy winner was played on by none other than country music legend and introduced by Kelly Rowland. In a personal and pensive speech about the importance of coalescing around Harris – “we need you” – Beyoncé made her pitch to voters “not as a celebrity, not as a politician,” but “as a mother.” Via the Associated Press:
Kamala Harris and Beyoncé ignited a Houston rally with a double-barreled argument against Donald Trump on Friday, with the superstar telling the Democratic nominee’s biggest crowd ever that it was “time to sing a new song” as Harris warned that her GOP opponent was dead set on further eroding women’s rights.
“For all the men and women in this room, and watching around the country, we need you,” Beyoncé said in a rare political appearance.
The megastar’s speech was lofty, joyful and optimistic — a temper to the seriousness of the topic and of the message Harris was there to bring.
It was an excellent speech, especially in its focus and its brevity. Good for her. Here’s hoping her appearance and support moves some voters to the polls. Meanwhile, Donald Trump recorded an episode of the Joe Rogan podcast. Knowing it’s one of the top podcasts in the world, and has a huge young male audience, Trump stayed a while. In fact, he stayed 3 hours. And while he spent most of that meandering through life on mars and discovering that trees need water, he had supporters waiting for him in the cold in Michigan for 8 hours.
Even Joe Rogan is laughing at him pic.twitter.com/i1M3SHEcdP
— Republicans against Trump (@RpsAgainstTrump) October 26, 2024
LMAO — a very red Trump just played a video for his fans at his rally in Michigan explaining that he's going to be AT LEAST THREE HOURS LATE for his speech tonight (he's already an hour late) pic.twitter.com/DHow2lKPuU
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) October 26, 2024
After he arrived at his rally three hours late, it seems he didn’t have much to say, so he again resorted to playing music while just stood onstage listening. Here he is chilling out at the rally to “Ave Maria.”
Watch: Trump is doing it again. Trump stops the rally to listen to Ave Maria. The crowd in Traverse City, MI has been waiting in the cold for 8 hours at this point. Cult leaders in decline and in their final years that are unable to articulate their ideas revert to music to… pic.twitter.com/tgOiiV6xLd
— Chris Borkowski (@cborkowski) October 26, 2024
KAMALA HARRIS RALLY IN HOUSTON: Beyonce, Kamala Harris
DONALD TRUMP RALLY IN MICHIGAN: Freeze for 6 hours, get a video of Trump from his private jet explaining that he'll be at least 3 hours late when he's already an hour late, leave
— Aaron Rupar (@atrupar) October 26, 2024
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R) and Senate Minority Leader Mitch McConnell (R-KY) both condemned VP Kamala Harris this week for acknowledging (when asked) that Donald Trump is a “fascist.” Name calling? In a presidential election? Oh no! Of course, the Donald has made name-calling his trademark in politics. Over on CNN, Jake Tapper did a bit of trolling while reporting on the story by prefacing some video of Harris calling Trump a fascist. But instead played clips of Trump calling Harris a “fascist” long before Harris acknowledged the former president fits the description. CNN aired a similar montage of Trump slinging the “fascist” term at VP Harris last month when Republicans first began whining about Dems using the word.
Tapper: Let’s show an example of Harris doing exactly what McConnell and Johnson are taking issue with.
Tapper: I’m sorry control room. That was actually Donald Trump calling Kamala Harris a fascist pic.twitter.com/ZWCekwFy1L — Acyn (@Acyn) October 25, 2024
Trump: “I love Hitler!” Harris: “Trump said he loves Hitler.” MAGA and Media: “Harris needs to tone down her rhetoric!”
— Former Republican (@Sjacobs2020) October 25, 2024
Now THIS is how you report on the galactic hypocrisy of the GOP/MAGA. Exactly this. Well done Jake
— Ritley (@RitleySammich) October 25, 2024
Some news items you might have missed: • KSAT: A San Antonio Trump supporter punched a 69-year-old election worker repeatedly after he was asked to take off his MAGA hat inside the polling place. Election laws bar wearing candidates’ logos within 100 feet of election spaces as it’s seen as electioneering. Continue reading “Texas MAGA Voter Punches Election Worker + More News”
UPDATE: It’s now being reported the decision to spike an endorsement of VP Kamala Harris by the Washington Post was made by the owner of the newspaper, Amazon founder Jeff Bezos. The decision to not endorse a presidential candidate in this election cycle breaks with nearly 50 years of precedent at the newspaper. Continue reading “UPDATE: Washington Post Will Not Endorse Presidential Candidate”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: A new survey shows that 54% of likely voters believe political attack ads targeting the transgender community have become “mean-spirited and out of hand.” Continue reading “Anti-Trans Ads Are A Turn-Off For Voters + More News”
Recording superstar Beyoncé will appear Friday at a Houston rally for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, along with country music icon Willie Nelson. Continue reading “Beyoncé Will Appear At Kamala Harris Rally In Houston”
The City Council of Odessa has banned transgender people from using restrooms outside of the sex assigned them at birth. Continue reading “Texas City Council Approves Anti-Trans Bathroom Ordinance”