LGBTQ news and entertainment
A New York appeals court has thrown Donald Trump a lifeline of sorts by ruling today that a $175 million bond will now be sufficient for him to file his appeal on last month’s verdict, in which he lost a civil fraud case and was ordered to pay a $454 million judgment against him. Continue reading “Appeal Court Reduces Trump’s Bond In Civil Fraud Case, Allows 10 More Days To Pay”
Some news items you might have missed: • Instinct Magazine: X Factor winner Matt Terry shares about publicly coming out and his poignant new single, “His Car,” which he calls an apology to the first man he ever fell in love with. Continue reading “‘X Factor’ Winner Matt Terry + More News”
Amari, a waitress from Indiana, wowed the American Idol judges with her intimate rendition of “She Used To Be Mine” from the Broadway musical Waitress. Continue reading “Trans ‘American Idol’ Contestant Wows Judges With Sara Bareilles Hit”
You’ve got to love the attention to detail fans of RuPaul’s Drag Race have – especially when there’s a hunky new pit crew member on the scene. Continue reading “New RPDR Pit Crew Member Brings The Face & The Fur”
Out recording artist Milahroy just dropped his haunting new music video, “What If?” Vulnerable, moody, and steeped in tender exploration, the new track is a musical meditation on the questions and personal doubt that pervade matters of the heart. Continue reading “New Music: Milahroy Asks “What If?””
The bipartisan spending package approved by the House today includes a provision that will effectively ban rainbow Pride flags from being flown over U.S. embassies around the world. Continue reading “House Spending Package Will Ban Pride Flags From U.S. Embassies”
Some news items you might have missed: • NBC News: Disgraced former Congressman George Santos says he is suspending his GOP congressional campaign for New York’s First District and will run as an independent. Meanwhile, he still faces 23 federal charges, including wire fraud and money laundering. Continue reading “George Santos To Run For House As Independent + More News”
Tulsa County District Attorney Stephen Kunzweiler has announced there will be no charges filed in connection to the death of 16-year-old trans student Nex Benedict. Continue reading “No Charges To Be Filed In Connection To Death Of Nex Benedict”
The current Republican House majority really likes to push their luck as the House passed a $1.2 trillion spending package today just hours before a midnight government shutdown deadline. Continue reading “House Passes Spending Package Just Hours Before Shutdown Deadline”
Some news items you might have missed: • Harper’s Bazaar: Pop star/actor Ricky Martin on finding joy following his divorce: “I can only appreciate the highs if I acknowledge the lows, and I cannot forget that it’s been tough at times. That is rocket fuel for me to create in my mind what I want, what I need, in order for me to be satisfied with life.” Continue reading “Ricky Martin Post-Divorce + Gay Polo Tournament + More News”