LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items you might have missed:
• Gayety: The Boy Scouts of America has filed a formal opposition with the U.S. Patent and Trademark Office against Queer Scout, a new LGBTQ+ travel service (lead photo). Essentially, the Boy Scouts claim the word “scout” belongs to them. Continue reading “Boy Scouts Take Aim At LGBTQ Travel Co. + More News”
Some news items for the beginning of your week:
• Queerty: Queer Eye, the Netflix makeover series, won its 7th Creative Arts Emmy for Outstanding Structured Reality Program last night. Continue reading “QUEER EYE Wins 7th ‘Outstanding Reality’ Emmy + More News”
The estate of pedophile Jeffrey Epstein has turned over a load of documents to the House Oversight Committee, including the infamous 2003 “birthday book” that reportedly includes a spicy note from Donald Trump (which he has denied writing). Continue reading “House Committee Obtains Epstein ‘Birthday Book’ Trump Claimed Didn’t Exist”
Some news items for your Sunday:
• BroadwayWorld: Broadway’s Cabaret revival will close a month earlier than previously announced. Additionally, the show’s current “Emcee” – Tony winner Billy Porter (above) – will not appear in the remainder of the run due to a case of sepsis.
The production’s two alternates for the role, Marty Lauter and David Merino, who have delivered strong performances throughout the run, will share the role for the final performances. Continue reading “Broadway’s CABARET To Close Early + More News”
Donald Trump berated a reporter today for asking about his use of the word “war” in his threats to deploy the National Guard in Chicago.
“Are you trying to go to war with Chicago?” asked White House NBC News correspondent Yamiche Alcindor.
“When you say that darling, that’s fake news,” said Trump. “Listen – be quiet, listen! You don’t listen! You never listen. That’s why you’re second-rate. We’re not going to war, we’re gonna clean up our cities.”
Continue reading “Trump Berates Reporter For Asking About His Chicago ‘War’ Threats”
Some news items you might have missed:
• LGBTQ Nation: Out Olympic gold medalist Greg Louganis (above) has shared he is leaving the U.S. for Panama in an effort “to start anew, with an open heart and an open door – opening up to possibilities.” Louganis recently auctioned off three of his five Olympic diving medals for a whopping $430,865 to help finance the move. Continue reading “Olympian Greg Louganis Leaving U.S. ‘To Start Anew’ + More News”
Donald Trump has ordered the removal of the blue World Peace tent that has stood for decades as a peace vigil across from the White House in Lafayette Park, after reporter Brian Glenn, of the far-right Real America’s Voice, brought it to Trump’s attention. Continue reading “Trump Orders Removal Of World Peace Tent Near White House”
Some news items for you as we head into the weekend:
• PEOPLE: Charlie Sheen, of Two and a Half Men fame, opens up about past sexual encounters he’s had with men (“A lot of it was f**king fun, and life goes on”) in his new memoir, The Book of Sheen, and in his Netflix documentary aka Charlie Sheen premiering Sept 10.
• OUT: One of the most popular and respected fashion designers of all time, Giorgio Armani, has passed away at 91 years old. While the Italian designer remained private for most of his life, he opened up about his gay experiences in 2024. Continue reading “Charlie Sheen Opens Up About Sex With Men + More News”
In her first TV interview since joining the Supreme Court, Justice Amy Coney Barrett says that the Supreme Court “should not be imposing its own values on the American people,” as the high courts considers whether to revisit its same-sex marriage ruling. Continue reading “Justice Amy Coney Barrett: ‘The Law Isn’t An Opinion Poll’ As High Court Considers Revisiting Same-Sex Marriage”
The Bureau of Labor Statistics reports just 22,000 jobs were added in August(well below expectations), as unemployment ticked up to 4.3%.
Plus, there were downward revisions for June and July to the tune of -21,000. That’s the first net loss of jobs since 2020 in the midst of the pandemic. Yikes. Continue reading “Report: Just 22K Jobs Added To US Economy In August”