LGBTQ news and entertainment
A family-owned pharmacy in Woodland, California – a suburb of Sacramento – was vandalized early Monday morning. Windows with pro-LGBTQ signs were smashed and anti-LGBTQ slurs were painted across others. Continue reading “Pro-LGBTQ Pharmacy Vandalized – Smashed Windows, Gay Slurs”
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics announced the winners of its 18th Dorian TV Awards recognizing the best in television and streaming from mainstream to queer-themed programming.
Francis Arnaud and Robbie G.K. in “Heated Rivalry” (via HBO)GALECA’s members named Heated Rivalry, the steamy hockey romance that became a cultural sensation out of the gate this year, both Best TV Drama and Best LGBTQ TV Show. Continue reading “‘Heated Rivalry’ And ‘Hacks’ Dominate 18th Dorian TV Awards”
Some news items you might have missed:
• The Times: 35-year-old Philip Picardi (above), Playboy Magazine’s new gay editor-in-chief, says he plans to make the publication playful again.
• New Music: Australian pop artist Troye Sivan gets a big star-power assist in his new music video, “She’s The Best,” via fellow Aussie Nicole Kidman, who is the picture of elegant, cool glamour as she strides with purpose through a dressing room filled with drag queens and quietly seduces Sivan in a nightclub. Continue reading “Playboy’s New Gay Editor + Nicole Kidman Teams With Troye Sivan + More”
Some news stories for you as we head into the weekend:
• The Advocate: Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy’s MAGA son-in-law Michael Alfonso won the Republican primary in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District. The internet has questions about his extremely well-groomed eyebrows. All he needs is JD Vance’s eyeliner to complete the look. Continue reading “When Eyebrows Upstage A Congressional Campaign + More”
Reports of poor conditions on the USS Abraham Lincoln aircraft carrier are alarming lawmakers. The Navy ship, on an extended deployment for the Iran war, has reportedly faced food shortages, sewage problems, unsanitary conditions, and attempted suicides.
The Lincoln left its home port of San Diego on Nov. 21 and has set a modern-day record during the ongoing Iran war for the most continuous days at sea. Continue reading “Report: Food Shortages, Sewage Problems, Attempted Suicides On U.S. Aircraft Carrier”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• Gayety: Heartstopper star Kit Connor (above) has reportedly been cast as “Cyclops” in the upcoming new X-Men movie from Marvel Studios. #perfectcasting Continue reading “Kit Connor To Play ‘Cyclops’ In X-Men Movie + More”
An interesting legal twist could be in the works in the prosecution of Luigi Mangione, who faces federal and state charges in the shooting death of a health insurance exec in 2024.
Mangione is expected to plead guilty in federal court where he faces charges of stalking that resulted in the death of Brian Thompson.
His legal team appears to be jockeying to save him from state charges through “double jeopardy.” Continue reading “Luigi Mangione Expected To Plead Guilty In Federal Court”
Newsmax host Greg Kelly used his air time to claim Minnesota Democratic Senate candidate and current Lt. Gov. Peggy Flanagan isn’t really of Native American descent.
Ahem, Flanagan is a member of the Chippewa White Earth Nation and was a member of the Minnesota House Native American Caucus.
Earlier in the segment, Kelly claims the reason transgender people “decide” to be trans is to gain some kind of “protected status.” What a piece of work… Continue reading “Newsmax Host Claims MN Senate Candidate Is ‘Not An Indian’”
Some news items for you as we head over Hump Day:
• CBS Mornings: CBS reporter Tom Hanson threw a flex during a live report after Gayle King noted his impressive biceps – “Suns out, guns out. You want to give us a muscle?” The flex happens around the 2:30 mark. Fun morning moment. Continue reading “Hanson Throws A Flex + ‘American Horror Story’ News + More”
Donald Trump announced via his failing Truth Social platform that Karoline Leavitt has resigned as White House Press Secretary and will be leaving at the end of August to spend more time with her family.
Au revoir to one of the most truth-challenged people to ever stand at the White House press room podium.
I’m sure it’s just a coincidence that she resigned after being an unwitting decoy on Air Force One. Continue reading “Karoline Leavitt Resigning As White House Press Secretary”