Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy has announced several steps he says his country is willing to take in order to end the war with Russia sending a clear message that his government is committed to peace in the region. Continue reading “Zelenskyy Offers Terms To End Russian War”
Trudeau To US: ‘Your Government Has Chosen To Do This To You’
After Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Mexico kicked in this morning, Canadian Prime Minister Justin Trudeau directly addressed the American people today saying “we don’t want this” and “your government has chosen to do this to you,” as he announced retaliatory tariffs on behalf of his country. Continue reading “Trudeau To US: ‘Your Government Has Chosen To Do This To You’”
Oscars Has A ‘WICKED’ Good Night
I thought last night’s Academy Awards festivities were one of the more enjoyable iterations of the Oscars in recent years. The big story of the night had to be Sean Baker, the force behind Anora, which cost $6 million to make, taking home 4 Oscars for directing, original screenplay, editing and ‘Best Picture.’ Continue reading “Oscars Has A ‘WICKED’ Good Night”
Trump Pauses Ukraine Aid Over Petty Clash With Zelenskyy
Donald Trump professes to be “focused on peace” in Ukraine, but today Glorious Leader announced he’s hitting ‘pause’ on aid to the war-torn country. Continue reading “Trump Pauses Ukraine Aid Over Petty Clash With Zelenskyy”
Trump Announces Canada/Mexico Tariffs To Start, Stock Market Drops
U.S. stock markets dropped markedly after Donald Trump confirmed today that his previously postponed 25% tariffs on imports from Canada and Mexico will take effect on Tuesday. Continue reading “Trump Announces Canada/Mexico Tariffs To Start, Stock Market Drops”
History Made With WICKED Oscar Win + More News
Some news items you might have missed: • them: Out gay costume designer Paul Tazewell (above) became the first Black man to win an Oscar for ‘Best Costume Design’ last night for his brilliant work on the mega-hit movie musical WICKED. Continue reading “History Made With WICKED Oscar Win + More News”
Ontario Premier Threatens To Cut Off Energy To U.S. Over Trump Tariffs
With Donald Trump’s tariffs on Canada and Mexico set to take effect tomorrow, Premier Doug Ford reiterated his threat to cut off electricity from Ontario to several American states (“with a smile on my face”) if the U.S. moves ahead with tariffs. Continue reading “Ontario Premier Threatens To Cut Off Energy To U.S. Over Trump Tariffs”
Sunday Slowdown: Vanessa Williams ‘On The Other Side Of The Tracks’
I was looking for something in a smooth jazz vein today to chill to and remembered “On The Other Side Of The Tracks” by Vanessa Williams from her 2024 album Survivor. Continue reading “Sunday Slowdown: Vanessa Williams ‘On The Other Side Of The Tracks’”
Red In Rio + Birthday Boys + More InstaHunks
Not gonna lie – it’s been a pretty heavy week news-wise, so let’s lighten the mood checking in with some favorite InstaHunks beginning with Bruno Alcantara, who threw down at the parade in Sao Paulo. Continue reading “Red In Rio + Birthday Boys + More InstaHunks”
Gus Kenworthy Gets Candid About Sex + Airport Gays + More
Some news items for this fine Saturday: • Gayety: Actor and former Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy spoke candidly in a recent podcast interview about his sexual experiences (“more threesomes than… sex one-on-one”) nearly 10 years after publicly coming out as gay. Continue reading “Gus Kenworthy Gets Candid About Sex + Airport Gays + More”