LGBTQ news and entertainment
House Republican leaders are calling on Rep. Tony Gonzales (R-TX) to end his re-election campaign after he admitted to an affair with a former staffer, Regina Santos-Aviles, who later died by suicide. Continue reading “GOP Leaders Call For Gonzales To Drop Re-Election Bid After Admitting Affair”
Donald Trump fired Kristi Noem as his homeland security secretary today and announced plans to replace her with Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) after her disastrous week of intense questioning from Republican lawmakers during congressional hearings. Continue reading “Trump Fires Kristi Noem As Homeland Security Secretary”
Some news items as we skip past this Hump Day:
• Them: The English Football Association (FA) has fined and suspended Jack Fletcher, a Manchester United player, for calling an opposing player a homophobic slur during a game last year.
• Variety: Barbra Streisand is reportedly in talks to perform at the 2026 Academy Awards in tribute to Robert Redford, her co-star in The Way We Were. Word is she may sing during the In Memoriam segment of the ceremony. Continue reading “Footballer Suspended/Fined For Homophobic Slur + More News”
The queer coming-of-age drama Heartstopper picked up two trophies at the Children & Family Emmy Awards on March 2, including a major acting honor for star Joe Locke.
Locke took the win in the category for “Outstanding Lead Performer,” beating his on-screen love interest Kit Connor as well as such heavy-weights as Lisa Kudrow and Jude Law. Continue reading “Joe Locke Wins Emmy Award For ‘Heartstopper’”
State Rep. James Talarico won the Democratic primary for U.S. Senate in Texas last night by more than 6 points in his race against Democratic firebrand Rep. Jasmine Crockett. Continue reading “Talarico Wins TX Dem Senate Primary By 6+ Points”
Lisa Levy, a minister at a New Haven church, is facing shocking animal cruelty charges. Court papers show five dogs adopted by Levy died while in her care. Continue reading “Church Minister Facing Animal Cruelty Charges”
GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics, the second largest entertainment journalists organization in the world, today announced the group’s 2026 Dorian Film Awards, with Sinners emerging as the year’s undeniable standout with 7 wins. Continue reading “‘Sinners’ Dominates 2026 Dorian Film Awards With 7 Wins”
Some news stories I thought worth your time:
• New York Times: The midterm elections begin tonight with the highly-watched primaries in North Carolina and Texas. Hit the link (gift link) for updates as the results come in.
• Washington Blade: The Supreme Court on Monday blocked a California law that protects trans students from being ‘outed’ to their parents. Continue reading “Primary Results In Texas & North Carolina + More News”
Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem had quite the day testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee taking well-deserved fire from both Republicans and Democrats.
Noem was called out on various topics from spending $220 million on promotional videos featuring herself to the deadly shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis to a $143 million DHS contract handed to a company owned by the husband of a former assistant. Continue reading “Kristi Noem Eviscerated By Senate Judiciary Committee”
Tens of thousands of Americans are losing access to HIV meds as nearly 20 states impose restrictions on assistance programs and several others weigh such changes.
So far, at least 18 states have tightened eligibility requirements for people benefiting from Ryan White AIDS Drug Assistance Programs (ADAPs). Continue reading “Several States Move To Limit Access To HIV Meds”