LGBTQ news and entertainment
In recognition of Pride Month, the City of El Paso installed decorative rainbow-themed cylinders on streetlights surrounding Pride Square in Downtown El Paso. Continue reading “El Paso Installs Pride Colors On Streetlights For Pride Month”
With 62% of estimated votes counted in California’s primary, former Fox News host Steve Hilton (R) and former state Attorney General and congressman Xavier Becerra (D) are holding the top two spots to advance the November election for governor.
Former hedge fund manager and billionaire Tom Steyer (D) is in a close third place, but there a lot of votes to count and election officials say the remaining votes will probably lean Democrat. Continue reading “California Primary Results So Far…”
Some news stories I thought worth your time:
• Deadline: Two-time Grammy winner Peabo Bryson died today after reportedly having recently suffered a stroke. He was 75.
Known for singing soulful ballads, he scored back-to-back Grammys for “A Whole New World” from Aladdin with Regina Belle and the title song from from Beauty and the Beast, a duet with Celine Dion. Rest well, Peabo Bryson.
Continue reading “Peabo Bryson Dies At 75 + Jonathan Bailey On Coming Out + More”
The Department of Justice is reportedly investigating serial liar and disgraced former Rep. George Santos over insider trading on the prediction market Kalshi where he placed bets on…himself.
As the saying goes, “Grifters gonna grift.” Continue reading “George Santos Under Investigation For Insider Trading On Kalshi”
Yesterday, I reported the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia upheld a ruling that blocks Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s order to expel transgender service members.
The ruling by a 3-judge panel found the ban was motivated by animus and therefore unconstitutional. The decision did, however, allow the Pentagon to enforce its ban against transgender individuals seeking to enlist. Continue reading “Hegseth After Losing Trans Ban: ‘See You At SCOTUS’”
Some news items for you as we head into the week:
• Gayety: The mega-hit ice hockey series Heated Rivalry won 16 awards – every category it was nominated in – at the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards.
• HBO Max: I highly recommend the beautifully acted Miss You, Love You starring Oscar winner Allison Janney and Tony nominee Andrew Rannells. The darkly comedic movie follows a grieving widow who is forced to plan her husband’s funeral alongside her estranged son’s personal assistant.
Continue reading “‘Heated Rivalry’ Scores At Canadian Screen Awards + More News”
Donald Trump is reportedly backing away from his plan to launch a $1.8 billion fund to dole out to his supporters who claim they were “victims” of unfair prosecution by the government — like the January 6 rioters who assaulted Capitol police officers. Continue reading “Report: Trump Backing Away From $1.8 Billion Slush Fund”
A federal appeals court has affirmed a lower court ruling that blocks the Trump administration from discharging transgender troops from the U.S. military.
The appeals court panel’s 2-1 decision largely upholds a March 2025 ruling by U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes in Washington, D.C.
Reyes concluded that Trump’s executive order to exclude transgender troops from military service likely violates their constitutional rights. Continue reading “Appeals Court Allows Transgender Troops To Remain In Military”
Some news items you might have missed:
• OUT: Counting down 6 hilarious times RuPaul couldn’t remember someone’s name.
• Them: An Ohio man has been arrested for allegedly assaulting a trans woman at an amusement park. The unnamed suspect, 18, allegedly ripped down the woman’s skirt, exposing her buttocks and genitals, in front of children. Continue reading “RuPaul’s Memory Challenge + Self-Expression During Pride + More”
The first poll conducted after this week’s Republican run-off shows Democratic state Rep. James Talarico leading Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton for the U.S. Senate seat, with 47% to 44% support among likely voters.
Talarico garnered the support of 72% of moderates and 64% of independents. Continue reading “Two Polls Show Talarico Leads Paxton In TX Senate Race”