LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items you might have missed:
• Pride.com: South Park’s newest episode eviscerates Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem for killing a puppy and abusing Botox, complete with a pit crew reattaching her face. The episode also features VP JD Vance as Trump’s baby oil-wielding man-baby. Continue reading “‘South Park’ Trolls Dog-Killer Kristi Noem + LGBTQ Magazine Round-Up + More”
The U.S. Air Force has suddenly reversed on previously approved early retirements for transgender service members with 15 to 18 years of service.
The reversal voids retirement dates granted under the Temporary Early Retirement Authority, leaving affected service members facing involuntary separation which includes the loss of lifetime benefits. Continue reading “Air Force Reverses On Early Retirement For Transgender Service Members”
Americana singer-songwriter Mariel Buckley shares her new single, “Swim Practice,” taking a deep dive into themes of adolescent shame, secrecy, and queer longing. Continue reading “New Music: Mariel Buckley Takes A Deep Dive ‘Swim Practice’”
Donald Trump took to his social media this morning to announce he’s ordered a “new” census of the U.S. that would exclude migrants. Continue reading “Trump Calls For New Census That Excludes Migrants – US Constitution Says Otherwise”
Some news items for your mid-week consumption:
• OUT: Co-hosted by Matt Rogers and Bowen Yang (above), the totally unserious Las Culturistas Culture Awards is the ultimate queer satire of mainstream awards shows. The broadcast aired on Bravo last night and is available for streaming on Peacock now.
• New Music: Queer disco legend Sylvester‘s 1978 album Step II is finally getting the glittering vinyl reissue it deserves, plus a bonus CD including a new remix of anthem “You Make Me Feel (Mighty Real)” from TRR favorite Bright Light Bright Light. Preview below. Continue reading “Las Culturistas Culture Awards + Anti-LGBTQ Hate Crimes Remain High + More”
Five soldiers were hospitalized following a mass shooting today at Fort Stewart in Georgia, leading to a lockdown at the Army base before the shooter was arrested. Continue reading “Update: 5 Soldiers Hospitalized After Mass Shooting At Fort Stewart”
UK pop star Limahl recently dropped his compelling, retro-futurist cover of the 1971 hit, “A Horse With No Name.” Continue reading “New Music: Limahl ‘A Horse With No Name’”
Some news items you might have missed:
• Politico: Chris Gallant is an out gay Black Hawk pilot, Army veteran, national guardsman, former air traffic controller, and volunteer firefighter who’s launched his bid to oust Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY). Continue reading “Gay Blackhawk Pilot Runs For Congress + VMA Nominations + More News”
In yet another attempt to divert attention from the Jeffrey Epstein files and last week’s disappointing jobs report, Donald Trump says crime in Washington, D.C. is “totally out of control” as he threatened to “take Federal control of the city.”
Someone might want to tell the 34-time convicted felon that crime in D.C. was down 35 percent in 2024 from the previous year, marking a 30-year low.
And data from the Metropolitan Police Department shows violent crime is also down so far in 2025 compared to the previous year. Continue reading “Trump Claims Crime In DC Is ‘Out Of Control’ – It’s Actually Down”
Pope Leo XIV — the first American pontiff — tops Gallup’s annual poll of top newsmakers and their popularity among 14 national and global figures.
Of the fourteen included in the poll, only two others have positive approval – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Sen. Bernie Sanders.
It comes as no surprise that Donald Trump’s approval rating is in deeply negative territory. Continue reading “Gallup: Pope Leo XIV Most Popular Among Global/National Newsmakers”