LGBTQ news and entertainment
During an appearance on NBC’s “Meet The Press” this morning, Vice President JD Vance defended Donald Trump’s ongoing give-and-take “summit meetings” approach to bringing an end to the deadly Russian invasion of Ukraine.
And in doing so, revealed he’s a poor student of history. Continue reading “JD Vance Thinks WWII Ended With A Handshake”
Checking in with some favorite InstaHunks this week starting with Scotty Dynamo, who was working with imported goods. Continue reading “Imported Goods + Yard Work + More InstaHunks”
Some news items for your weekend perusal:
• Outsports: Jakub Jankto, a history-making soccer player who came out as gay in February 2023 while still an active international, says his career is over due to a serious injury.
• The Advocate: During a hearing in the Texas House regarding a new anti-trans bathroom bill, lawmakers heard from several law enforcement officials who oppose the legislation. Continue reading “Out Pro Soccer Player’s Career-Ending Injury + New Bathroom Bill In TX + More News”
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’”