LGBTQ news and entertainment
Marcus Lamb, televangelist and founder of the conservative Christian Daystar Television Network, which has promoted anti-vaccine messages during the pandemic, died Tuesday after contracting COVID-19. Continue reading “Anti-COVID Vaccine Televangelist Dies Of COVID”
While the coronavirus has hogged the spotlight now for nearly two years, World AIDS Day is still recognized every year on December 1. Because it’s important to remember this 40-year health threat is still with us. Founded in 1988, World AIDS Day was the first ever global health day. Continue reading “World AIDS Day 2021 ‘End Inequalities, End AIDS’”
Getting over Hump Day with this fantastic selection from Tony and Grammy Award winner Idina Menzel’s gorgeous holiday CD, Christmas Wishes. Continue reading “Christmas Music: Idina Menzel “Do You Hear What I Hear?””
Some news items you might have missed: • Pink News: Kataluna Enriquez (above) made history when she was crowned Miss Nevada USA, qualifying her for the Miss USA pageant. Until last night, the competition had never had an out transgender woman walk the runway. While she didn’t make the final 16, she represented with pride. Continue reading “News Round-Up: November 30, 2021”
A Texas man was sentenced today to more than 9 years in prison for fraudulently obtaining more than $1.6 million in Paycheck Protection Program (PPP) loans made available due to the pandemic. Continue reading “9 Years In Prison For $1.6M COVID Fraud Spent On Lamborghini & Strip Clubs”
International pop star Olivia Newton-John performs the holiday classic “Oh Come, All Ye Faithful” on Good Morning America in 2007. Continue reading “Christmas Music: Olivia Newton-John “O Come All Ye Faithful””
In a proclamation recognizing December 1 as World AIDS Day, President Joe Biden acknowledges the disproportionate impact the disease has on communities of color, adolescent girls and young women, and the LGBTQI+ community. Continue reading “Biden’s World AIDS Day Proclamation Includes LGBTQ+ Community”
Some news items you might have missed: • Gaily Grind: Amy Schneider (above) is the first transgender woman to qualify to compete in the Jeopardy! Tournament of Champions, an annual tournament between the show’s top 15 contestants. The nine-time champ is still on a roll with $343,200 in winnings. Continue reading “News Round-Up: November 29, 2021”
A day after the first cases of the omicron variant of the coronavirus were detected in North America, President Joe Biden called the news a “cause for concern, not a cause for panic.” Continue reading “Biden: Fight Against Omicron Won’t Include ‘Shutdowns Or Lockdowns’”
Billy Porter