LGBTQ news and entertainment
UPDATE: CNN is reporting that Charlie Kirk, a far-right commentator/activist, was shot in the neck in the neck and subsequently died while hosting a Turning Point USA event at Utah Valley University.
I disagree with Charlie Kirk on pretty much every issue, but violence is not the way. Continue reading “UPDATE: Charlie Kirk Dead After Being Shot At Utah Event”
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 memes that caught my eye – some made me laugh, some made me think…
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 new immersive experience, The Wizard of Oz at Sphere, has officially opened in Las Vegas, and it’s a spectacle that defies superlatives. Continue reading “Las Vegas: ‘The Wizard Of Oz At Sphere’ Defies Superlatives”
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”
Checking in with some favorite InstaHunks this week starting with international pop star Ricky Martin rehearsing for the MTV Video Music Awards. Continue reading “Ricky Martin + Dylan Efron + More InstaHunks”
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”
