LGBTQ news and entertainment
Gov. Kathy Hochul announced she will sign into law a ‘right to die’ bill that will allow New York residents who are terminally ill to end their lives via medically-assisted means. Continue reading “NY Gov. Hochul Will Sign ‘Right To Die’ Bill”
New data from the Bureau of Labor Statistics shows the job market continues to show signs of cooling as the U.S. labor market shows a net loss of 41,000 jobs over October and November.
The unemployment rate rose to 4.6% from 4.4% in September. That’s the highest unemployment rate in more than four years. Continue reading “41K Jobs Lost In Oct/Nov, Unemployment Rises To 4.6%”
Some news stories as we kick off the week:
• The Advocate: A North Carolina county dissolved its entire library board for refusing to remove book about a trans kid.
• Human Rights Campaign: The longtime LGBTQ rights organization mourns the loss of Rob Reiner, whose tireless LGBTQ activism set the stage for marriage equality in the U.S. Continue reading “Library Board Dissolved For Refusing To Ban LGBTQ Book + More News”
Anthony Geary, who played Luke Spencer on General Hospital, has died. He was 78.
The actor died on Sunday, December 14, following complications from an operation last week. Continue reading “‘General Hospital’ Star Tony Geary Dies At 78”
It should come as no surprise that Donald Trump’s reaction to the murder of actor/director Rob Reiner was to claim Reiner died due to ‘Trump derangement syndrome.’
Trump’s post on Truth Social goes on to boast about ‘the Golden Age of America.’ But no condolences to the Reiner family. #hideous Continue reading “Trump: Rob Reiner Died Due To Trump Derangement Syndrome”
Update: PEOPLE reports Rob Reiner and his wife, Michele Singer Reiner, were killed by their son, Nick, according to multiple sources who have spoken with family members. Police have not yet confirmed the account.
Police say Nick, 32, is in police custody and being questioned. No arrests have been made.
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Two people have been found dead at the home of actor/director Rob Reiner. First responders have identified the ages of the victims, which match the age of Reiner and his wife.
Rob Reiner and his wife Michele Singer Reiner were found dead in their Brentwood, Calif., home on Sunday, Dec. 14.
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— People (@people) December 15, 2025
From NBC LA:
Two people were found dead Sunday afternoon inside a Brentwood home owned by director and actor Rob Reiner, multiple law enforcement sources told NBCLA.
The LA Fire Department said a man and a woman were found deceased inside, approximately 78 and 68 years old.
Within a few minutes, LAPD officers were dispatched to the home for a report of an, “ambulance death investigation,” which is LAPD terminology when officers are called by firefighters to the discovery of a death.
Neighbors said Reiner and his wife live in the home, and property records indicate they own the home.
Read more here.
Some very bad news brewing here, I fear https://t.co/30yVegnJQ0
— Chase Mitchell (@ChaseMit) December 15, 2025
Some news items for Saturday from sunny Las Vegas where we’re finally getting our holiday decorations up:
• The Advocate: Broadway/TV icon Dick Van Dyke enjoys his 100th birthday today. My friend John Casey celebrates the Tony/Emmy Award-winner as an unsung gay idol from an era of Judy, Liza, and Cher. Continue reading “Dick Van Dyke Celebrates 100 + 2026 Calendar Season + More News”
Some news stories for you as we head into the weekend:
• White House: The White House posted (and then deleted) a video today showing Santa with a list of ‘naughty’ journalists that included MS NOW reporters Carol Leonnig and Ken Dilanian, CNN’s Jake Tapper, and reporters from CBS News, Axios, and The Bulwark. Continue reading “White House Posts List Of ‘Naughty’ Journalists + More News”
The National Trust for Historic Preservation is asking a judge to block construction of Donald Trump’s planned 90K square foot “ballroom.”
The organization’s filing argues the project is illegal and unconstitutional having failed to undergo required reviews or receive congressional authorization for the addition. Continue reading “National Trust Sues To Stop Trump’s White House Ballroom”
Fans of the romantic series “Heated Rivalry” rejoice! The gay hockey-themed drama has been renewed for a second season. Continue reading “Hockey Drama ‘Heated Rivalry’ Renewed For Second Season”