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Wisconsin Governor Vetoes 5 Anti-LGBTQ Bills + More News

Wisconsin (image via Depositphotos)

Some news stories I thought worth your time:

• LGBTQ Nation: Wisconsin Gov. Tony Evers (D) made good on his pledge to protect queer rights in the state, vetoing five anti-LGBTQ+ bills this week passed by the state’s Republican-led legislature. He told a crowd at a private ceremony later that day he would have liked to have written “Hell No!” on the bills.

• Broadway Bop: The oh-so-talented Nicholas Christopher (“Anatoly”) throws down the vocal showstopper “Anthem” from the Broadway revival of CHESS. Continue reading “Wisconsin Governor Vetoes 5 Anti-LGBTQ Bills + More News”

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Trump Gives Iran 48 Hours Before “All Hell Will Reign Down”

Donald Trump (screen capture)

Following the news yesterday that two U.S. warplanes — an F-15 and an F-35 — were shot down by Iranian forces, and two other aircraft were hit by Iranian fire during rescue operations, Donald Trump dispatched yet another threat to Iran.

In his Truth Social post, Trump demands Iran “make a deal or OPEN UP THE HORMUZ STRAIT” promising “all Hell will reign down” otherwise. Continue reading “Trump Gives Iran 48 Hours Before “All Hell Will Reign Down””

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Trailer: Season 5 Of Prime Video’s THE BOYS

Amazon Video's hit super-hero series THE BOYS returns for its fifth and final season April 8

Prime Video drops the official trailer for the highly anticipated upcoming fifth season of THE BOYS, as the global hit series heads toward its explosive final chapter.

THE BOYS is an irreverent take on what happens when superheroes — who are as popular as celebrities, as influential as politicians and as revered as Gods — abuse their superpowers rather than use them for good.

The trailer brings together the super-hero series’ iconic characters as they prepare for one last stand, building toward the ultimate confrontation. Continue reading “Trailer: Season 5 Of Prime Video’s THE BOYS”

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Huge Increase In U.S. Households Headed By Same-Sex Couple + More News

New data from the Census Bureau shows about 1.7 million households in the U.S. were headed by same-sex couples in 2024. (image via Depositphotos)

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• The Advocate: New data from the Census Bureau shows about 1.7 million households in the U.S. were headed by same-sex couples in 2024, marking a significant increase from about 777,000 households in 2004.

• Outsports: The Miami Open, south Florida’s top-tier tennis tournament, quietly canceled its LGBTQ inclusion event. In 2019, the tournament created “Out At The Open” in an effort to welcome LGBTQ fans to the Miami Open. Continue reading “Huge Increase In U.S. Households Headed By Same-Sex Couple + More News”

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New Music: Connor Wren Steps Into His ‘Second Adolescence’

Out gay singer-songwriter Connor Wren drops his debut self-produced album Second Adolescence. Written and produced entirely by Wren, the collection explores queer evolution, freedom, and self-reclamation. Continue reading “New Music: Connor Wren Steps Into His ‘Second Adolescence’”

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U.S. Fighter Jet Shot Down In Iran, One Of Two Crew Members Rescued

An American fighter jet was shot down in Iran today. (image via Depositphotos)

An American fighter jet was shot down in Iran today. The two F-15E Strike Eagle crew members ejected safely after being struck by Iranian fire

A search-and-rescue operation has recovered one of the two downed crew members. Continue reading “U.S. Fighter Jet Shot Down In Iran, One Of Two Crew Members Rescued”

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Belarus Cracks Down On LGBTQ Rights + More News

Lawmakers in Belarus passed a bill Thursday allowing punishments for people who promote LGBTQ causes.

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• ABC News: Lawmakers in Belarus passed a bill Thursday allowing punishments for people who promote LGBTQ causes. Belarus doesn’t recognize same-sex marriages and lacks protection for LGBTQ rights. President Alexander Lukashenko, who has ruled the east European nation for more than 3 decades, has publicly mocked homosexuality.

• Kenneth-in-the-212: This week’s round-up of the latest LGBTQ publications including RAGE Magazine’s spotlight on the arts. Continue reading “Belarus Cracks Down On LGBTQ Rights + More News”

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New Drama ‘Blue Film’ Drops Official Trailer

The acclaimed new drama Blue Film has dropped its official trailer.

Directed by directed by Elliot Tuttle, Blue Film centers on camboy and sex worker Aaron Eagle (Kieron Moore from Boots), who agrees to spend the night with an anonymous client (Reed Birney). Aaron soon learns the client is his former school teacher. Continue reading “New Drama ‘Blue Film’ Drops Official Trailer”

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Connor Storrie In Slasher Parody + DOJ Goes After Minnesota (Again) + More

Connor Storrie in "Look Behind You"

Some news stories for you as we get over this Hump Day:

• OUT: Fresh off his SNL hosting stint, Connor Storrie (Heated Rivalry) stars in this clever slasher-horror parody for Verizon in the cheekily titled “Look Behind You.” Continue reading “Connor Storrie In Slasher Parody + DOJ Goes After Minnesota (Again) + More”