LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news stories I thought worth your time:
• Pink News: Former NSYNC star Lance Bass shared a sweet story of how fellow bandmate Joey Fatone accidentally became the first band member to find out he was gay. Continue reading “Lance Bass Shares Sweet Story How Bandmate Found Out He Was Gay + More”
It seems as though something may be afoot behind-the-scenes in terms of the U.S. Supreme Court as two prominent Senate Republicans made comments today on possible SCOTUS nominees. Continue reading “Senate Republicans ‘Would Be Prepared’ For Possible Supreme Court Nominee”
The Rock & Roll Hall of Fame has announced its 2026 class of inductees.
Phil Collins, Oasis, Billy Idol, Wu-Tang Clan, Luther Vandross, Sade, Joy Division/New Order and Iron Maiden have been named as this year’s inductees in the “Performer” category. Continue reading “2026 Rock & Roll Hall Of Fame Inductees Announced”
Happy Monday! Some news stories I thought worth your time:
• People: While promoting her new memoir, Happiness Included: Jan Brady and Beyond, Eve Plumb (middle sister Jan on “The Brady Bunch”) admitted she never knew her TV dad, Robert Reed, was gay until after his death in 1992.
• Queerty: A reader writes in to the “Ask Jake” advice column – “He told me he was in an open relationship…after we hooked up. Am I wrong to be annoyed?” Continue reading “‘Brady Bunch’ Star Never Knew TV Dad Was Gay + More News”
Rep. Eric Swalwell (D-CA) is resigning from Congress amid the growing backlash regarding allegations of sexual assault and misconduct, which came to light last week.
In his announcement, Swalwell apologized for “mistakes in judgment” he’s made, but added he will continue to “fight the serious, false allegations” made against him. Continue reading “Swalwell & Gonzales Announce Resignations From Congress Amid Sex Allegations”
Donald Trump posted (then deleted) an AI-generated image from his Truth Social account this morning that depicted him as Jesus Christ healing a sick man following massive backlash from politicians, pundits, and Catholics. Continue reading “Trump Posts (Then Deletes) Image Depicting Himself As Jesus”
The rainbow Pride flag will return to the Stonewall National Monument in New York City as part of a legal settlement ending a high-profile lawsuit over its removal by the National Park Service in February. Continue reading “Victory: Pride Flag Will Return To Stonewall National Monument”
Break out the champagne! The 16-year reign of Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán (above) comes to an end after a crushing election loss on Sunday to his opponent, Péter Magyar.
Magyar’s Tisza Party won 138 of 199 parliamentary seats in a landslide, securing a two-thirds supermajority with nearly 80% turnout, the highest in Hungary’s post-communist history.
As I’ve reported here many times, Orbán – among many horrible decisions – has headed up many virulently anti-LGBTQ policies during his time in office including passing a law labeling queer people “pedophiles,” and banning Budapest Pride making it a criminal offense to attend. Continue reading “Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orbán Loses Reelection Bid”
After more than 16 straight hours of negotiations, Vice President JD Vance announced the U.S. and Iran had not reached any agreement on ending the war.
According to reporting by the New York Times, three main sticking points remained: the reopening of the Strait of Hormuz; the fate of nearly 900 pounds of highly enriched uranium; and Iran’s demand that about $27 billion in frozen revenues held abroad be released. Continue reading “U.S./Iran Talks Collapse With No Deal To End War”
Far-right pundit Alex Jones went ‘scorched earth’ insane on his podcast over Donald Trump’s recent attacks on him, which came after Jones’s recent attacks on Trump.
Infighting really is funny… Continue reading “Infighting: Alex Jones Goes ‘Scorched Earth’ On Trump”