LGBTQ news and entertainment
Pharmaceutical company Merck & Co. has announced it will allow drugmakers around the world to produce its potentially lifesaving antiviral pill for treatment of COVID-19 without paying royalties as long as COVID-19 is considered a global health threat. Continue reading “Merck Will License Merck COVID-19 Pill Royalty-Free”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: A new ad (top image) for Doritos Mexico released in time for Día de Los Muertos — the Day of the Dead – features a late uncle turning up with an unexpected guest, a same-sex partner. The Day of the Dead is a Mexican and Latin American holiday observed November 1-2 that celebrates the memories of deceased loved ones. Continue reading “News Round-Up: October 27, 2021”
Some news items you might have missed: • USA Today: Google’s ‘FrightGeist’ lists the most popular 2021 Halloween costumes. Is yours one of them? Continue reading “News Round-Up: October 26, 2021”
A judge in Texas has granted a request for a temporary restraining order against enforcement of Magnolia Independent School District’s hair policy that requires boys, but not girls, to maintain short hair. Continue reading “School District Sued Over Short Hair Policy For Male Students”
Catching up on some news items you might have missed: • OUT: Two-time Emmy-winning choreographer and So You Think You Can Dance star Travis Wall (above) has been taken off of the Break the Floor dance company’s tours after allegations of sexual misconduct and grooming were leveled at him by a then-underaged dancer with the company. Continue reading “News Round-Up: October 25, 2021”
Two organizers of the January 6 Capitol rally have told Rolling Stone several members of Congress and officials from the White House took part in planning the protest that turned violent. Continue reading “Report: Jan 6 Organizers Say Members Of Congress Helped Plan Rally That Turned Violent”
Speaking from quarantine due to his recent COVID-19 infection, Fox News host Neil Cavuto urged people to get vaccinated. Continue reading “Fox News Host Urges Vaccinations: ‘Toss Political Talking Points’ And Think Of Those Around You”
Fox News host Neil Cavuto, speaking from quarantine in regard to his recent infection. Continue reading “Fox News Host Calls For Viewers To Get Vaccinated”
Recently I’ve reflected on the fact that SOME good things have come from the past 18 months. Namely, seeing how many people decided to be part of the solution instead of the problem. Case in point: it was a year ago today that several of my CATS the Musical cast members reunited for the first time in over 30 years to raise money with Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS for the Broadway community – actors, stage crew, musicians, box office, and more – during these difficult times. Continue reading “One Year Ago Today: Kicking Up The CATS Kitty Box Once Again”
Officials at a South African national park found the body of a suspected poacher believed to have been killed by an elephant. #SorryNotSorry Continue reading “Suspected Poacher Likely Killed By Elephant In Wildlife Preserve”