News Round-Up: January 21, 2022

Christian Walker says he not a "gay conservative." He's just "conservative."

Some news stories you might have missed: • Twitter: Christian Walker, son of former NFL-star-turned-U.S.-Senate-candidate Herschel Walker, appeared on left-wing political commentator Hasan Piker’s stream this week where he declared, “I’m not a gay conservative. I’m a conservative who likes men.” Continue reading “News Round-Up: January 21, 2022”

“Don’t Say Gay” Bill Approved In Florida House Committee

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A Florida state House committee has approved House Bill 1557 (also known as the “Don’t Say Gay” Bill) which would prohibit any references to sexual orientation or gender identity in classroom discussions. Continue reading ““Don’t Say Gay” Bill Approved In Florida House Committee”

News Round-Up: January 19, 2022

Patti LuPone and Katrina Lenk in Company Matthew Murphy

Some news stories you might have missed: • Playbill: Keeping Company With Sondheim, a new documentary exploring the legacy of Stephen Sondheim and George Furth’s musical Company, will premiere May 27 at 9 PM ET on PBS featuring rehearsal and performance footage. Continue reading “News Round-Up: January 19, 2022”

Supreme Court Rejects Trump Attempt To Block Release Of White House Docs

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The Supreme Court has rejected Donald Trump’s attempt to block the release of White House documents to the House committee investigating the violent January 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol building. Continue reading “Supreme Court Rejects Trump Attempt To Block Release Of White House Docs”

Legendary Fashion Editor André Leon Talley Dies At 73

Andre Leon Talley passes away at the age of 73 (image via Instagram)

André Leon Talley, described as a “fashion industry force,” has died at 73. The trailblazing creative genius was the rare Black editor at the top of an industry that was primarily white and infamous for being elitist. Continue reading “Legendary Fashion Editor André Leon Talley Dies At 73”