First Look At Netflix’s Kylie Minogue Doc-Series + More News

Still from upcoming Netflix docu-series KYLIE chronicling the rise of international pop star Kylie Minogue (image via Netflix)

Some news items for your perusal:

• Gayety: Netflix has released the first look at its upcoming documentary series KYLIE, a three-part deep dive into the life and legacy of global pop star Kylie Minogue (above). The series chronicles her rise from Australian television to international charts. No release date announced as yet.

• Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out this week’s round-up of LGBTQ publications including the Home Improvement issue of Hot Spots! Continue reading “First Look At Netflix’s Kylie Minogue Doc-Series + More News”

Trump Administration Reclassifying Medical Marijuana

Marijuana

Todd Blanche, Donald Trump’s acting attorney general, has signed an order reclassifying licensed medical marijuana from Schedule I — reserved for drugs without medical use and with high potential for abuse — to the less strictly regulated Schedule III. Continue reading “Trump Administration Reclassifying Medical Marijuana”

‘Heartstopper Forever’ Sets Release Date + Zane Phillips + More

The cast of Heartstopper Forever (photo: Samuel Dore)

Some news stories for you as we head over Hump Day:

• Gayety: The final installment of the fantastic gay coming-of-age series, Heartstopper, will premiere on Netflix on July 17, 2026. Heartstopper Forever will bring a close to Nick Nelson and Charlie Spring’s journey.

• OUT: Resurfaced photos of hunky Zane Phillips (currently featured in HBO’s The Comeback) show his hot twink to twunk transformation. Continue reading “‘Heartstopper Forever’ Sets Release Date + Zane Phillips + More”

CDC Cancels Publication Of Study Showing Benefits Of COVID Vaccine

COVID vaccines

Dr. Jay Bhattacharya, the acting head of the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention, has blocked the publication of a study that found that the COVID-19 vaccine sharply cut the odds of hospitalizations and emergency visits last winter. Continue reading “CDC Cancels Publication Of Study Showing Benefits Of COVID Vaccine”

Virginia Approves Congressional Redistricting + Mark Ballas On Bway + More

Virginia voters approve congressional redistricting map

Some news stories you might have missed:

• Washington Post: Virginia voters have approved a referendum to draw new congressional districts that could add as many as four Democratic seats to the House of Representatives, awarding Democrats an advantage in the national redistricting war begun by Republicans. Continue reading “Virginia Approves Congressional Redistricting + Mark Ballas On Bway + More”

Tuesday Trivia: Olivia Newton-John’s Double Run At #1

Olivia Newton-John 'Have You Never Been Mellow'

Some music trivia for you — 51 years ago today, Olivia Newton-John’s country/pop album Have You Never Been Mellow was in the middle of a major run at #1 on Billboard’s Top 200 chart.

At that point, just 154 days had passed since she had previously topped that chart with her massive cross-over album, If You Love Me, Let Me Know. Continue reading “Tuesday Trivia: Olivia Newton-John’s Double Run At #1”