LGBTQ news and entertainment
Edward Jacob Lang (aka Jake Lang) was arrested for his part (including assaulting police officers) in the deadly January 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol building ten days after the riots. He recently took to X (formerly Twitter) to complain about his accommodations. The Twitterverse had little sympathy. #FAFO Continue reading “Twitter Has Little Sympathy For Capitol Rioter Complaining From Jail”
José Rolón (above right with family), who’s become well-known as @nycgaydad on social media, where he shares his life raising his 3 kids in New York City, is clapping back at far-right “personality” Stewart Peters (above left), who accused him of sex crimes against his children. Continue reading “Far-Right Nut Goes After NYC Gay Dad”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Following the death of 16-year-old Nex Benedict, 350 LGBTQ+ groups, activists, and celebs have signed a letter urging the removal of Oklahoma’s superintendent of public instruction, Ryan Walters, saying he has encouraged “a climate of hate and bigotry.” • Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out the latest publications of interest to LGBTQ readers, including “Reacher” star Alan Ritchson, covering the new issue of Men’s Health. Continue reading “Alan Ritchson Gets Huge + Nex Benedict + More News”
Lawmakers in Ghana have approved anti-LGBTQ legislation that would dictate prison sentences for those who merely identify as LGBTQ or organize advocacy groups for the LGBTQ community. Amnesty International calls the bill “one of the most draconian in Africa.” Continue reading “Ghana Approves Prison Time For Identifying As LGBTQ”
Some news items you might have missed: • Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State University student Trey Samuel Fetzer, 20, is facing ethnic intimidation (hate crime charge), criminal mischief, criminal trespass, and disorderly conduct after he was caught on camera urinating on a gay pride flag hanging on a home’s porch. Continue reading “Ohio State Student Caught Urinating On Pride Flag + More News”
The Supreme Court has agreed to review Donald Trump’s claim that he had absolute immunity from prosecution for actions taken while he was president. This means the trial may not be held before the 2024 presidential election in which Trump is seeking a return to office. Continue reading “SCOTUS Agrees To Review Trump’s Claim Of Immunity From Prosecution”
The lower house of Parliament in the Czech Republic chose to approve an expansion of same-sex “registered partnerships” rather than same-sex marriage in a 118-33 vote. At least it’s progress. Continue reading “Czech Lawmakers Reject Same-Sex Marriage But Expand Partnership Rights”
International recording artist Adele has announced she is postponing all March performances (5 weekends) of her Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace due to vocal concerns. Continue reading “Adele Calls Off March Concerts In Las Vegas”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Wrap: CNN has agreed to pay out gay news anchor Don Lemon $25 million in a contract settlement 10 months after firing Lemon from the network’s morning show. Continue reading “CNN Agrees To Pay Don Lemon $25 Million + More News”
Following interior designer Bobby Berk’s announcement he would not be returning for Season 9 of the Emmy Award-winning reality show Queer Eye, Netflix has now announced Jeremiah Brent will take up the designer reins on the ‘make better’ series. Continue reading “Netflix Announces New Designer For ‘Queer Eye’”