LGBTQ news and entertainment
The nominations for the 78th Tony Awards were announced this morning with musicals Buena Vista Social Club, Death Becomes Her, and Maybe Happy Ending all tied with 10 nods each to become the most nominated productions of the season, each including the much coveted Best Musical. Continue reading “2025 Tony Award Nominations Announced”
According to reporting by Politico this morning, Donald Trump has decided to fire national security adviser Mike Waltz, most probably becoming the fall guy for the infamous SignalGate episode. Continue reading “Trump Fires Mike Waltz As National Security Adviser”
Some news items you might have missed: • Gay Times: To commemorate its 20th anniversary, the iconic gay cowboy drama Brokeback Mountain is set for a limited re-release in cinemas. • Pink News: The leading contenders to be the next pope, and where they stand on LGBTQ+ rights. Continue reading “The Return Of ‘Brokeback Mountain’ + Leading Pope Contenders On LGBTQ Rights + More News”
The Trump administration reportedly sent a request to the government of El Salvador inquiring about the release of Kilmar Abrego Garcia, who was wrongfully deported there last month. But everyone isn’t so sure how sincere the U.S. request actually was. Continue reading “Did El Salvador Refuse White House Request To Return Deported Migrant?”
Barbra Streisand has announced a new duets album, The Secret Of Life: Partners, Volume Two featuring duets with recording superstars including James Taylor, Josh Groban, Paul McCartney, Mariah Carey, Ariana Grande, and more. Continue reading “Barbra Streisand Announces New Duets Album ‘The Secret Of Life: Partners Vol. Two’”
The new report by the Bureau of Economic Analysis shows the U.S. economy contracted in the first three months of 2025 by an annualized rate of 0.3 percent fueling recession fears. Continue reading “U.S. Economy Shrunk In 1st Quarter Due To Tariffs”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Caftan Chronicles: In-depth chat with porn-sensation turned recording artist Colton Ford about his music, leaving OnlyFans, life in Palm Springs and more. • Kenneth-in-the-212: This week’s Tennis Tuesday over at KIT212 is a serious service winner. More at the link. Continue reading “Tennis Anyone? + Colton Ford On Leaving OnlyFans + More News”
Democrats have reintroduced The Equality Act in Congress – federal legislation that would ensure comprehensive nondiscrimination protections for LGBTQ+ people everywhere. Continue reading “Democrats Reintroduce The LGBTQ Equality Act In Congress”
As the Trump tariffs begin to take effect, some online retailers have considered tacking the tariffs directly onto orders as an import charge. Continue reading “WH Rips ‘Hostile’ Amazon For Adding Tariff-Related Import Charges (Which Amazon Isn’t Doing)”
I caught up with my longtime bestie (and award-winning singer/songwriter) Matt Zarley last night. So, of course, I threw had to turn up some of his oh-so-terrific music today. Continue reading “Music Monday: Matt Zarley ‘I Will Always Love You’”