LGBTQ news and entertainment
The Pentagon has announced even more policies to undercut transgender military service members fighting to stay in the armed forces by changing the rules regarding military separation boards which could decide in their favor. Continue reading “Pentagon: New Policy Makes It Harder For Transgender Troops To Challenge Dismissal”
Some news stories for you as we head into the weekend:
• The Advocate: Josh Sorbe, a gay Senate press secretary, completed the same physical fitness test that has stumped a third of new ICE trainees in 12 minutes and 19 seconds. The challenge — 15 push-ups, 32 sit-ups, and a 1.5-mile run in under 14 minutes. Continue reading “Gay Senate Staffer Breezes Thru ICE Fitness Test + More News”
A 61-year-old retired policeman in Tennessee posted a Donald Trump meme after the death of Charlie Kirk. He spent a month in jail. Continue reading “Retired Cop Spent A Month In Jail For Sharing Charlie Kirk Meme”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• Gay Times: Fans of The Bold and the Beautiful have expressed concerns over where the show is taking its first gay male couple played by Harrison Cone and Christian Weissmann (above).
• MPR News: Prosecutors have charged a self-described “right wing libertarian” in connection with a vandalism spree that targeted LGBTQ Pride flags in St. Paul, Minnesota as well as smashing windows at a bookstore, coffee shop and school that cost more than $14,000 to repair altogether. Continue reading “Fans Concerned Over ‘Bold And The Beautiful’ Storyline + More News”
King Charles III has stripped his younger brother Andrew of his prince title and asked the former prince to leave his accommodation at Royal Lodge — actions the palace say were “deemed necessary.” Continue reading “Prince Andrew Stripped Of Royal Title, Told To Leave Royal Residence”
The votes are still being counted, but the Netherlands is thisclose to electing 38-year-old Rob Jetten of the socially liberal D66 party its first out gay prime minister. Continue reading “Netherlands Close To Electing First Out Gay Prime Minister”
Some news items for your Hump Day reading:
• Pink News: Adult film star Brent Corrigan (above) revealed that he has been absent from social media for three years because he suffered a “massive seizure” which had him, at one time, on life support. Since the event, he’s had to re-learn such basics as eating and walking.
• Greg In Hollywood: GMA weekend host Gio Benitez celebrates 40th birthday with his hubby Tommy DiDario in Milan, who shares on Instagram: “You inspire, uplift, and make us all feel seen and loved.” Continue reading “Brent Corrigan Survives ‘Massive Seizure’ + Gio Benitez Celebrates 40 + More News”
In a truly Trumpian move, the White House has fired all six members of the Commission of Fine Arts, an independent federal agency tasked with overseeing Trump’s building plans in Washington.
This is, of course, a move to ensure Trump will get his $300 million White House ballroom approved as he wants. Continue reading “Trump Fires Federal Commission Tasked With Overseeing DC Construction”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• The Caftan Chronicles: Tim Murphy chats with the oh-so-talented David Drake (above), who scored a well-deserved Obie Award for his outstanding 1992 one-man show The Night Larry Kramer Kissed Me. I’ve known David since 1991 when I was his understudy in the off-Broadway hit Pageant and I’ve been in awe of him ever since.
• OUT: Angus O’Brien opens up about how his kooky character “Hicks” in the hit Netflix series BOOTS is more than chaos and camouflage. Continue reading “The Fabulous David Drake + BOOTS Star More Than Chaos And Camo + More”
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered Israeli military forces to immediately carry out “powerful” strikes in Gaza. Continue reading “Prime Minister Netanyahu Orders Immediate Strikes In Gaza”