LGBTQ news and entertainment
Out US speed skater Brittany Bowe was honored as an official flag bearer for Team USA in the opening ceremonies for the Olympic Games in Beijing. Continue reading “Out Speed Skater Serves As Team USA Flag Bearer At Beijing Olympics”
Michael Avenatti, former lawyer for porn star Stormy Daniels, has been found guilty of wire fraud and identity theft in stealing almost $300,000 from Daniels she was to have received for writing a book about her alleged sex encounter with Donald Trump. Continue reading “Michael Avenatti Found Guilty Of Stealing From Stormy Daniels”
The Bureau of Labor Statistics’ new jobs report was a bit of a surprise for some with 467,000 jobs added to the U.S. economy even with the omicron surge in full force. Continue reading “U.S. Economy Added 467K Jobs In January”
Travis McMichael (top left), who was convicted of shooting and killing Ahmaud Arbery in state court, has withdrawn his earlier guilty plea regarding his upcoming a federal hate crimes trial. Continue reading “Arbery Killer Withdraws Guilty Plea For Hate Crimes Charges”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: A record number of LGBTQ athletes are participating in the 2022 Winter Olympic Games. Continue reading “News Round-Up: February 3, 2022”
New music from some terrific musicians as we look forward to the weekend. First up – Paul Andrews sophomore album, From the Distance, leaves sad songs behind choosing to focus on creativity, authenticity and new beginnings. Continue reading “New Music: Sophia, Paul Andrews, Your Majesty Oriana”
Alphonso David, former president of the Human Rights Campaign, has filed a lawsuit against the LGBTQ organization alleging racial discrimination led to his dismissal last year. David and the HRC parted ways last September after a report from the New York State Attorney General revealed David had advised the office of then-New York Gov. Andrew M. Cuomo on its response to sexual harassment allegations. Continue reading “Former HRC President Alphonso David Sues Over Racial Discrimination”
Some news items you might have missed: • OUT: Aussie out pop star Troye Sivan (above) will star in Paramount+’s upcoming coming-of-age film, Three Months. The new film lands on the streaming platform February 23. Continue reading “News Round-Up: February 2, 2022”
I loved chatting with Trevor LaPaglia today about his popular web series, “The Disappointments.” Trust and believe, the oh-so-charming Mr. LaPaglia did NOT disappoint. Continue reading “Trevor LaPaglia Chats On His Hit Web Series ‘The Disappointments’”
The percentage of Americans who say they are satisfied with the acceptance of gay and lesbian people in the country has reached a new peak at 62%, according to a new Gallup poll. Continue reading “Gallup Poll: 62% Are ‘Satisfied’ With Acceptance Of Gays & Lesbians”