LGBTQ news and entertainment
A newly released cellphone video, reportedly filmed by Jonathan Ross, the ICE officer who killed Renee Nicole Good, appears to contradict Team Trump’s public account of the fatal Wednesday shooting, raising new questions about whether the agent who opened fire was ever in immediate danger. Continue reading “ICE Officer’s Own Video Undercuts Team Trump’s Account Of Minneapolis Shooting”
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports the U.S. economy added just 50,000 jobs in December (less than expected).
That means, all in all, a less-than-impressive 584,000 jobs were added in 2025, marking the worst year for job gains outside of a recession since 2003. Continue reading “Jobs Report: 50K Jobs Added In December, Unemployment At 4.4%”
Some news stories I thought worth your time:
• The Tonight Show: Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams talked hockey sticks and “intimacy garments” with Jimmy Fallon during his late-night debut last night. Fun segment. He also shared he’s received messages from closeted pro hockey players thanking him for the representation. Continue reading “Video: Hudson Williams On ‘The Tonight Show’ + More News”
Five Republican senators joined all Senate Democrats in a 52-47 vote to advance a war powers resolution that would block Donald Trump’s use of the U.S. military in hostilities within or against Venezuela without Congressional authorization. Continue reading “Senate Votes 52-47 To Advance Senate War Powers Resolution”
A few memes that make me laugh (or think). As an introvert myself, that first one really resonates now that the holiday season is in the rear view mirror LOL… Continue reading “What I Meme To Say…”
Some news items for you as we head over Hump Day.
• Broadway World: A new production of the beloved musical The Fantasticks, reimagined as a contemporary gay love story, is now in development for Broadway under the direction and choreography of my longtime friend and Tony Award winner Christopher Gattelli.
• New York Times: The victim of today’s ICE shooting in Minneapolis has been identified as Renee Nicole Good, remembered as a compassionate, giving person. A video circulating on X appears to show her distraught partner sitting in the snow in Minneapolis sobbing, “They killed my wife. I don’t know what to do.” Continue reading “Gay-Revised ‘The Fantasticks’ May Be Heading For Broadway + More”
A 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis was shot and killed during an ICE operation Wednesday. The woman was reportedly shot in the head and declared dead at a hospital.
Details of the shooting are in dispute as local and federal officials are putting out conflicting reports. Continue reading “ICE Officer Shoots, Kills Minneapolis Woman During ICE Operation”
GLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, today announced the nominees for the 37th GLAAD Media Awards. Continue reading “37th GLAAD Media Award Nominees Announced”
Some news stories I thought worth your time:
• OUT: Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams (“Shane Hollander”) will make his late-night debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon this week on Wednesday, January 7.
• LGBTQ Nation: Months after denouncing trans students using city public school bathrooms, outgoing New York City Mayor Eric Adams allocated $2 million in emergency funds to trans organizations suffering in the wake of sweeping federal aid cuts. Continue reading “‘Heated Rivalry’ Star To Make Late-Night Debut + More News”
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said today that Donald Trump and his advisers are considering a range of options to acquire Greenland — adding “utilizing the U.S. military is always an option.” Continue reading “White House: Trump Considering ‘Military Options’ To Acquire Greenland”