LGBTQ news and entertainment
Woofy out actor Alexander Lincoln (In From The Side, Emmerdale) talks about resisting labels and falling in love in a new cover story/interview for Attitude Magazine. Continue reading “Alexander Lincoln On Bisexuality, Falling In Love, And More”
Attorneys representing Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongfully sent to a maximum security prison in El Salvador, say the Trump administration is threatening Abrego Garcia with being re-deported to Uganda unless he pleads guilty to smuggling undocumented immigrants. Continue reading “DOJ Threatens To Deport Kilmar Abrego Garcia To Uganda”
The New York Times has an article out today breaking down how how white supremacy and far-right extremism has been mainstreamed by Trump and the MAGA movement, and how overt racism is now completely accepted in Republican politics. Continue reading “NY Times: How Trump Has Mainstreamed Far-Right Extremism”
Some news items for you as you head into the weekend:
• The Advocate: CVS Health has denied coverage for a new HIV prevention drug – Gilead’s Yeztugo, generic name lenacapavir (LEN) – despite it being nearly 100 percent effective, citing in part the medication’s high cost.
• Pink News: Drag superstar La Voix (RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, Queen of the Universe) will be kicking up her heels as a contestant on the popular reality dance competition Strictly Come Dancing. Continue reading “La Voix Joins ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ + CVS Health Says No To New HIV Med + More News”
Despite all of his self-congratulatory gloating over his Alaska “summit” meeting with Russian President Vladimir Putin, Donald Trump ends up with a big nothing burger to show for his efforts.
Foreign Minister Sergey Lavrov told NBC News’ “Meet the Press” moderator Kristen Welker in an interview posted today that “Putin is ready [for a meeting] when the agenda is ready for a summit – and this agenda is not ready at all.” Continue reading “Russia: No Meeting Is Planned With Ukraine President”
Some news items you might have missed:
• New York Times: Gov. Gavin Newsom and Democratic state lawmakers moved quickly to create new districts that could help their party flip five congressional seats. Voters will decide in November 5 special election.
• Entertainment Tonight: Grammy winner Lil Nas X gave fans a fright late Wednesday night, as he wandered Ventura Blvd. in Studio City, California, in nothing but his underwear. Police reportedly transported him to a local hospital for a possible overdose and placed him under arrest for battery on a police officer. Continue reading “Lil Nas X Roams In Underwear + CA Lawmakers Approve Redistricting Map + More”
The first trailer has been released for the highly-anticipated film adaptation of the Broadway hit musical, Kiss of the Spider Woman, starring Jennifer Lopez in the title role. Continue reading “Trailer: ‘Kiss Of The Spider Woman’”
Early this morning, crews from the Florida Department of Transportation quietly painted over the Pulse Memorial crosswalk in Orlando.
The rainbow crosswalk was a symbol of queer resilience after the deadly 2016 nightclub massacre that left 49 people fatally shot in what was the largest mass shooting in the country at the time. Continue reading “Florida Erases Pulse Memorial Crosswalk Overnight”
Some news items for your Hump Day:
• OUT: Broadway daddy Jim Newman (Hands on a Hardbody, Curtains, Minnelli on Minnelli, Steep Pier, Sunset Boulevard, and The Who’s Tommy) is back on the Great White Way with the revival of Mamma Mia!
I’ve known and covered Jim for years. You can listen to my podcast interview with the super-talented Mr. Newman here. Continue reading “Jim Newman Back On Broadway In ‘Mamma Mia!’ + More News”
The White House has declared the federal takeover of the Washington, D.C. police has been very popular among residents, but many local business owners say they are seeing a steep decline in walk-in traffic and reservations.
One restaurant owner, citing already rising labor and ingredient costs:
“It’s like drowning and then someone throws a 100 lb weight to you.” Continue reading “DC Restaurants See Steep Decline During Federal Crackdown”