LGBTQ news and entertainment
The U.S. Supreme Court struck down a majority Black congressional district in Louisiana today. The ruling essentially waters down the Voting Rights Act (VRA), the landmark civil rights law.
The ruling effectively narrows Section 2 of the Voting Rights Act, which prohibits gerrymandering along racial lines. Continue reading “Supreme Court Strikes Down Majority Black Congressional District”
Some news stories you might have missed:
• The Independent: Among alllllllll the other things we’ve learned about Jeffrey Epstein, a new report found multiple young men were drugged and raped at the late pedophile’s remote Zorro Ranch in New Mexico near Santa Fe. Authorities have recently reopened the investigation.
• Politico: Former Rep. Barney Frank, the first member of Congress to come out as gay while in office, has entered hospice care at his home in Maine. As one of his last acts, the liberal icon is preparing to release a book calling out progressive Democrats for embracing “an agenda that goes beyond what’s politically acceptable.” Continue reading “Multiple Men Were Drugged, Raped At Epstein Ranch + More News”
AAA’s tracking site shows the national average price of a gallon of regular gas hit $4.18 this morning. That’s the highest national average since April 2022, after Russia invaded Ukraine. Continue reading “U.S. Gas Prices Hit 4-Year High As Iran War Negotiations Stall”
Jimmy Kimmel responded to both Melania and Donald Trump ranting that he should be fired by ABC over a light roast joke he made on his late night show three days before The White House Correspondents’ Dinner. Continue reading “Jimmy Kimmel Defends ‘Light Roast’ Of Trumps”
Happy Monday! Some news items to start your week:
• Washington Blade: Inside the lonely world of MAGA gay men. I found this to be a very interesting dive into gay Trump supporters, how they justify their views, and how it all plays in their love lives.
• Gayety: Pride House Los Angeles/West Hollywood presented a 25th anniversary screening of the groundbreaking queer film The Broken Hearts Club on Saturday night. The pre-screening Q&A brought together co-stars Billy Porter and Zach Braff, and writer-director Greg Berlanti – who all had stories to tell. Continue reading “The World Of Gay MAGA Men + ‘The Broken Hearts Club’ Reunion + More”
A Russian court on Monday labeled the country’s top LGBTQ rights group as “extremist,” effectively outlawing the organization.
The ruling means anybody associated with the group could be imprisoned for supporting an extremist organization similar to terrorism charges. Continue reading “Russian Court Labels LGBTQ Rights Group As ‘Extremist’”
Federal prosecutors have charged the alleged shooter at the White House Correspondents’ Dinner with three counts including the attempted assassination of Donald Trump. Continue reading “Alleged Correspondents’ Dinner Shooter Charged With Attempted Assassination”
First Lady Melania Trump took to social media this morning to call comedian Jimmy Kimmel a “coward” for his “corrosive” words.
Last Thursday, Kimmel described the first lady as an “expectant widow” during a skit about the White House Correspondents’ dinner.
In her social media post, Melania called for Kimmel’s network to “take a stand.” Continue reading “Irony: Melania Trump Says Jimmy Kimmel’s Language Is ‘Corrosive’ (p.s. Check Your Husband’s Statements)”
Some news items as we close out the weekend:
• Boy Culture: Madonna made a “surprise” appearance at the Abbey for about 25-30 minutes playing club mixes from her upcoming album Confessions on a Dance Floor: Part II.
• GQ Magazine: Not for nothing, Josh Hutcherson is looking oh-so-handsome in his recent photoshoot for GQ. Continue reading “Madonna Surprises Crowd At The Abbey + Josh Hutcherson + More News”
Checking in with some favorite InstaHunks this week beginning with Gustavo Naspolini enjoying the California sky:
Continue reading “Blue Skies + Running Through The Surf + More InstaHunks”