LGBTQ news and entertainment
Easily one of my favorite gay-centered movies of 2024, Big Boys is now available for streaming on Dekkoo. Big Boys is a winning coming-of-age film from writer/director Corey Sherman, who beautifully captures the magical first blush of queer crush. The movie took home the coveted Audience Award when it debuted at Outfest Los Angeles. Continue reading “What To Watch: Acclaimed Coming-Of-Age Film ‘Big Boys’”
Some news items that caught my eye: • The Guardian: Deputy Joseph Benza III, of the LA Sheriff’s Department, has pleaded guilty to beating and arresting a trans man in February 2023 for flipping the middle finger. Eight other deputies were dismissed for helping Benza cover up his false police report. Continue reading “LA Sheriff’s Deputies Dismissed For Covering Up Trans Beating + More News”
A Fort Lauderdale man said his partner was shot and killed as the couple embraced on New Year’s. Authorities say the death was the result of a stray bullet fired in celebration. Continue reading “Stray Bullet Kills Florida Gay Man While Hugging Partner On NYE”
Investigators have released two letters left behind by Matthew Livelsberger, the driver who detonated a Tesla Cybertruck in front of the Trump International Hotel in Las Vegas on New Years Day. “TIME TO WAKE UP! This was not a terrorist attack, it was a wake up call.” The two letters, found in a note-taking app on Livelsberger’s phone, called for military service members to rise up and purge Democrats from the federal government “by any means necessary.” Continue reading “Las Vegas Driver Called For Removing Democrats ‘By Any Means Necessary’”
Some news items that caught my eye: • Pink News: The acclaimed trans-themed film Emilia Pérez has been placed on the longlist to be nominated in 15 categories for the BAFTA Awards, including best film, director, leading actress and three in the supporting actress list. Continue reading “‘Emilia Perez’ Eyes BAFTA Awards + More News”
Judge Juan Merchan has scheduled Jan. 10 for Donald Trump’s sentencing for his 34 felony convictions after he was found guilty by a jury in May of falsifying business records. The decision to uphold the 34 convictions and schedule sentencing before his inauguration means Trump will become the first felon to serve as president. Continue reading “Judge Sets Sentencing Date For Trump’s 34 Felony Convictions”
The anti-transgender ‘bathroom ban’ that was ballyhooed by Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) back in November was conspicuously NOT included in the new House rules proposed by Republicans this week. Continue reading “Anti-Trans ‘Bathroom Ban’ Not Included In GOP House Rules Package”
I’m so sad to share that Helen Williams, mother of Vanessa Williams, passed away on December 28 due to complications of acute liver failure. She was 85. I’ve known Helen since my first day at Syracuse University in 1981 when Vanessa and I met as freshman music theater students. Continue reading “Helen Williams, Mother Of Vanessa Williams, Passes Away At 85”
UPDATE: After a roughly 45-minute standoff, Reps. Ralph Norman (R-S.C.) and Keith Self (R-Texas) switched to voting for Johnson, giving Johnson the 218 votes he needed to secure the gavel without a multi-ballot fight.
BREAKING: Mike Johnson reelected as speaker after brief revolthttps://t.co/yCsmenroUm
— Axios (@axios) January 3, 2025
Mike Johnson came up two votes short in his bid for reelection as Speaker of the House on the first round of voting. Continue reading “Mike Johnson Almost Loses Speaker Of The House Vote”
Speaker of the House Mike Johnson (R-LA) is still spreading disinformation that the New Orleans attack had to do with the border, even though it’s confirmed the terrorist was born and raised in Texas and was a US Army veteran. Continue reading “Johnson Still Spreading Disinformation About New Orleans Attack”