LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items you might have missed: • New York Times: Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel said in a televised news conference on Saturday evening that Israeli forces had entered the Gaza Strip on Friday. He called the campaign “our second war of independence” and warned Israelis to expect a “long and difficult” campaign. Continue reading “Israel Pushes Into Gaza Strip + More News”
Former Vice President Mike Pence is suspending his struggling 2024 campaign. Show of hands – who’s surprised? Anyone? Anyone? Me neither. Continue reading “Mike Pence Suspends Listless 2024 Campaign”
CNN reports that the United Auto Workers union has reached a tentative agreement with Stellantis, which manufactures Jeep, Chrysler, Ram, and Dodge brands. Continue reading “United Auto Workers Reaches Tentative Deal With Stellantis”
Don’t forget to check out the much-anticipated new series Fellow Travelers, starring Matt Bomer and Jonathan Bailey, premiering today on Paramount+/Showtime. Continue reading “What To Watch: ‘Fellow Travelers’ On Showtime/Paramount+”
The newly-released trailer for the upcoming Maestro, starring Bradley Cooper and Carey Mulligan, has the emotional impact of a tidal wave. Continue reading “Trailer: Bradley Cooper Becomes Leonard Bernstein In ‘MAESTRO’”
Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: Far-right Rep. Matt Gaetz (R-FL) went out of his way to heavily insinuate that fellow House Republican Jason Smith (R-MO) is a closeted gay man. Continue reading “Matt Gaetz Outs Fellow GOPer? + More News”
As expected, truth-challenged gay Rep. George Santos (R-NY) pleaded not guilty today to a slew of new felony charges, including conspiracy, false statements, aggravated identity theft, and credit card fraud. Continue reading “Santos Pleads ‘Not Guilty’ To New Criminal Charges”
Newly-anointed Speaker of the House Mike Johnson has already signaled his opposition to the proposed expulsion of truth-challenged gay Rep. George Santos (R-NY). Continue reading “Speaker Johnson On Santos Expulsion: ‘We Have A Razor Thin Majority…’”
Some news items I thought were worth your time: • The Advocate: You must read this terrific profile of Emmy Award-winner (and original Dreamgirl) Sheryl Lee Ralph and her decades-long fierce activism against HIV/AIDS. (The photo above was the first time I met the luminous Ms. Ralph). Continue reading “Sheryl Lee Ralph’s Fierce HIV Activism + More News”
South Africa-born, Los Angeles-based indie recording artist Kaien Cruz (they/them) unveils their infectious self-titled debut album, KAIEN. Continue reading “New Music: Kaien Cruz Drops Soulful Debut Album ‘KAIEN’”