LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news stories for your Saturday:
• The Advocate: Amid many jokes in her acceptance speech for the “Advocate of the Year” honor at the OUT100 gala last night, comedian Kathy Griffin got serious for just a moment telling the crowd, “Become as politically engaged as you can.” Continue reading “Kathy Griffin Accepts ‘Advocate Of The Year’ Honor + More News”
Some news items for you as we head into the weekend:
• Queerty: Folks were not mad at Olympic medalist Gus Kenworthy’s photo shoot for British Vogue in a tank-top and grey sweats.
• HuffPost: Following her public falling out with Donald Trump, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) announced today she’s resigning from Congress on Jan. 5, 2026, in a video statement posted to X. Continue reading “Marjorie Taylor Greene Resigns From Congress + Gus Kenworthy In ‘British Vogue’ + More”
It was a mesmerizingly friendly afternoon in the Oval Office today as Donald Trump welcomed Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City he has attacked for months.
“I feel very confident that he can do a good job,” Trump said to the shock of many. “I think he is going to surprise some conservative people, actually.” Continue reading “Zohran Mamdani Meets Trump At The White House”
Donald Trump’s plan to end the violent Russian invasion of Ukraine – which he wants Ukraine to sign by Thanksgiving – includes several red lines for Ukraine, including a massive reduction of its army size and ceding territory to Russia that it has not yet conquered militarily.
But it also includes an unprecedented promise. Continue reading “Trump Pressures Ukraine: Agree To My Peace Plan By Thanksgiving Or Lose U.S. Support”
Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy announced today that 776 air traffic controllers with “perfect attendance” during the 40-day government shutdown will be receiving a $10,000 bonus for their “patriotic work.” Continue reading “Duffy: Air Controllers With ‘Perfect Attendance’ Will Receive $10K Bonus”
Some news items you might have missed:
• OUT: Country music star Orville Peck flirts with hottie Zane Phillips (above) in a workout-inspired teaser video promoting Peck’s new EP Appaloosa. Continue reading “Zane Phillips Keeps It Country (And Shirtless) In Orville Peck Teaser + More”
Donald Trump took to his failing Truth Social platform to declare a video message from a group of Democratic congressional veterans is “seditious” and “punishable by death.” Continue reading “Trump: Video Noting Military Can Refuse Illegal Orders Is ‘Punishable By Death’”
Don’t worry – the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is definitely happening as planned. Don’t believe the internet cult who fell for a satirical meme.
After Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayoral election in early November 2025, a rumor began circulating online that Macy’s was canceling its annual Thanksgiving parade because the mayor-elect wanted to charge the department store $10 million to use Fifth Avenue.
Then, the satire Facebook page America’s Last Line of Defense (ALLOD) posted a meme (complete with a label in the bottom right hand corner reading “Nothing on this page is real.” Continue reading “Cult Falls For Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Satire Meme”
Today, we observe Transgender Day of Remembrance (TDOR), recognized each year on November 20 to honor the memory of the transgender people whose lives were lost in acts of anti-transgender violence.
So far in 2025, 27 transgender and gender-nonconforming people have died from violence, according to Advocates for Trans Equality’s 2025 Remembrance Report, and 21 who died by suicide. Continue reading “Transgender Day Of Remembrance 2025”
Some news stories I thought worth your time:
• The Florida Phoenix: The Human Rights Campaign’s annual report evaluating LGBTQ inclusivity found 7 cities in Florida — Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Miami, Orlando, St Petersburg, Tampa, and Wilton Manors — received 100% scores. That’s surprising in light of the ongoing attacks on queer rights in the Sunshine State by Gov. DeSantis and his crew.
• LGBTQ Nation: Meanwhile, a funeral home worker in Florida is out of a job after video of him attacking a Pride flag at a Starbucks was shared online, and he was arrested. Continue reading “7 Florida Cities Score High On LGBTQ Inclusivity (!) + More News”