LGBTQ news and entertainment
Emmy Award-nominee Lea Michele, along with the Broadway cast and orchestra of Chess, threw down this terrific performance of “Nobody’s Side” from the hit revival last week on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Michele sounds great, although her acting in the song feels a bit muddled for my taste. I love that the show’s ensemble and full orchestra were featured. And mad props to Colbert’s lighting team. Continue reading “Lea Michele & Broadway Cast/Orchestra of CHESS Perform ‘Nobody’s Side’”
Donald Trump says his administration has been negotiating with Iran “for a long time” and said he believes a deal is close. He did not make clear who was involved in negotiations with Iran. Continue reading “Trump: Iran Is Talking “Total Resolution” Of Hostilities, Iran: “No Negotiations” Have Been Held”
As the war with Iran heads into week 4, Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) told ABC News the Trump administration must make its objectives of the operation clearer before Congress approves additional funding.
Tillis, who’s not running for reelection this year, also defended NATO allies for staying out of Trump’s war. Continue reading “Thom Tillis Defends U.S. Allies For Declining To Jump Into Iran War”
Checking in with some favorite InstaHunks this week beginning with Rodiney Santiago, who took time to clear his mind:
Continue reading “Sunday Chores + Elevation Gay Ski Weekend + More InstaHunks”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• Instinct Magazine: What we know so far about the upcoming Season 2 of “Heated Rivalry,” plus some possible new characters based on Rachel Reid’s “Game Changers.” The second season is expected to arrive in April 2027.
• Gay City News: A new exhibit at the Poster House Museum in NYC – “Love & Fury: New York’s Fight Against AIDS” – documents the harrowing yet hope-infused story of the visual response to the AIDS epidemic through posters, flyers, and other graphics. Continue reading “What We Know So Far ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2 + More News”
Robert Mueller, the former FBI director and special counsel who led the high-profile investigation into Russian interference in the 2016 election and the possible obstruction of justice by Donald Trump, died on Friday at 81. Continue reading “Former FBI Dir Robert Mueller Dead At 81, Trump Celebrates “I’m Glad He’s Dead””
As the U.S./Iran conflict nears its fourth week, Donald Trump said on Friday he is considering “winding down” the war with Iran without solving the crisis over the closure of the Strait of Hormuz.
If he does walk away without reopening the strait, the U.S. would be leaving other countries to clean up a hugely consequential economic quagmire. Continue reading “Trump Considering ‘Winding Down’ War In Iran”
Some news items you might have missed:
• Entertainment Weekly: 19 Kids and Counting star Joseph Duggar (above mugshot) has been arrested on child molestation charges. You’ll recall his big bro, Josh Duggar, was found guilty of possessing/receiving child pornography and sentenced to 12 years in prison in 2022.
• Variety: Academy Award winner Kevin Spacey has settled 3 more lawsuits regarding allegations he sexually assaulted three men between 2000-2013. Continue reading “Another Duggar Arrested On Child Sex Charges + More News”
Donald Trump is considering occupying or blockading Iran’s strategic Kharg Island, which sits 15 miles offshore and processes 90% of the country’s crude oil exports, to pressure Iran to reopen the Strait of Hormuz. Continue reading “Report: Trump Considering Seizing Iran’s Kharg Island”
Three-time GRAMMY® Award-winning quintet Pentatonix drops their first new non-holiday original single in five years “Heaven On Earth.”
Teaming up with GRAMMY® Award-winning mega-producer Poo Bear [Justin Bieber, Mariah Carey], “Heaven On Earth” is simultaneously fresh and classic Pentatonix all at once.
Layering the group’s world-renowned harmonies over a lush, tranquil soundscape, the group steps beyond their signature a cappella foundation embracing fully realized pop production. Continue reading “New Music: Pentatonix ‘Heaven On Earth’”