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News Round-Up: May 12, 2022

Devin Way in ‘Queer As Folk’ (photo: Alyssa Moran/Peacock)
Some news items you might have missed: • Hollywood Reporter: Stephen Dunn, the creator of the new Queer As Folk reboot for Peacock says his storyline for the show, which will be set in New Orleans, was partly inspired by the Pulse nightclub tragedy. Continue reading “News Round-Up: May 12, 2022”

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Biden Orders Flags Flown At Half-Staff As COVID Deaths Cross 1 Million Mark

President Joe Biden signs documents in the Oval Office
President Joe Biden (photo: public domain)
President Biden ordered the U.S. flags at the White House and all federal buildings, military posts, and naval vessels flown at half-staff in memory of the Americans lost (so far) to COVID-19 as the death toll crosses the one million mark. Continue reading “Biden Orders Flags Flown At Half-Staff As COVID Deaths Cross 1 Million Mark”

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Finland Announces Plan To Join NATO, Sweden Expected To Follow

Finland has announced plans to join NATO
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has made clear in failed negotiations with leaders in Ukraine he did not want Ukraine to join NATO. According to reports, he didn’t want the military alliance that includes the UK, France, Spain, Italy, Poland and more, to get closer to Russian borders. But now, it seems Putin is going to get exactly what he didn’t want. Continue reading “Finland Announces Plan To Join NATO, Sweden Expected To Follow”

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Report: Former Supporters & Staff Are Leaking Damaging Cawthorn Info

More bad press is apparently set to come out in the days before Rep. Madison Cawthorn's primary in North Carolina.
Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-NC)
From numerous embarrassing traffic stops, an accusation of insider trading, pics showing him in drag, a video clip of a male staffer’s hand near his crotch, and another showing him humping the upper body of a man while naked, few politicians have racked up the bad press that Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-NC) has in less than one term in office. Continue reading “Report: Former Supporters & Staff Are Leaking Damaging Cawthorn Info”

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Zac Efron Doesn’t Think He’s Daddy Material (Yet) + More News

Zac Efron isn't sure if he's ready to be a daddy, but we have news for him...
Zac Efron (screen capture via Netflix)
Some news items you might have missed: • OK Magazine: After filming his latest film where he plays a dad, Zac Efron says he doesn’t think he’s quite ready to be a daddy. “I have a little bit more growing to do, probably,” he said. p.s. dude, we’ve got some news for you… Continue reading “Zac Efron Doesn’t Think He’s Daddy Material (Yet) + More News”

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Patti LuPone Goes Viral Calling Out Anti-Masker & Twitter Is LIVING For It

Broadway diva Patti LuPone won Twitter today as video of her calling out an anti-masker during a Q&A after a performance of COMPANY on Broadway went viral.
Patti LuPone (with the mic) calls out anti-masker at COMPANY
Broadway diva Patti LuPone won Twitter today as video of an exchange between the star and a woman in the audience at COMPANY on Broadway went viral. Continue reading “Patti LuPone Goes Viral Calling Out Anti-Masker & Twitter Is LIVING For It”

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Grindr To Go Public At $2.1 Billion Valuation + More News

Grindr, the dating app that specializes in connections for the LGBTQ+ community, has agreed to go public through a blank-check firm in a deal that values the combined company at $2.1 billion. Some news items you might have missed: • Bloomberg News: Grindr, the dating app that specializes in connections for the LGBTQ+ community, has agreed to go public through a blank-check firm in a deal that values the combined company at $2.1 billion. Continue reading “Grindr To Go Public At $2.1 Billion Valuation + More News”