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New York City’s 1st Out Fire Dept Commissioner + More News

New York City Mayor Zohran Mamdani

Some news items you might have missed:

• The Advocate: New York City Mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani has named Lillian Bonsignore commissioner of the Fire Department of New York, making her the first out gay person in that post.

• Queerty: The National Hockey League (NHL) is trying to capitalize on the massive popularity of HBO Max’s gay-centered Heated Rivalry and turn the show’s fervent viewers into hockey fanatics. But fans are quick to remind the NHL of its homophobic past like when it banned Pride jerseys on the ice. Continue reading “New York City’s 1st Out Fire Dept Commissioner + More News”

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Two More Sex Charges For Russell Brand Including Rape

Accused rapist Russell Brand (screen capture)

Former ‘entertainer’ Russell Brand has been charged with two MORE sex offenses including one count of rape.

These charges are on top of the charges of two counts of rape, one of indecent assault and two of sexual assault that he pleaded not guilty to in May this year. The comedian and actor now faces 7 counts of rape and assault. Continue reading “Two More Sex Charges For Russell Brand Including Rape”

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Christmas Music: Orville Peck ‘Happy Trails’

Orville Peck holiday song 'Happy Trails'

In 2024, out country artist Orville Peck released his original holiday song, “Happy Trails,” a tranquil ballad that evokes just the right touch of holiday longing with a peek towards tomorrow.

The lilting acoustic guitar track pairs perfectly with Peck’s warm baritone, and the lyrics lean into tender, graceful optimism. Continue reading “Christmas Music: Orville Peck ‘Happy Trails’”

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‘Heated Rivalry’ Scores Huge Ratings + Texas Judge Is The New Kim Davis + More

Heated Rivalry huge ratings

Some news stories for you as we head into Christmas week.

• Pink News: Episode 5 of the gay ice hockey series Heated Rivalry has become the second-highest rated TV episode of all time scoring ten out of ten stars just three days of release. Recap of the fantastic episode at the link. Here’s the scene that laid me out (spoiler alert). Continue reading “‘Heated Rivalry’ Scores Huge Ratings + Texas Judge Is The New Kim Davis + More”

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CBS News Pulls ’60 Minutes’ Report On El Salvadoran Prison

60 Minutes (screen capture)

In a highly unusual move, CBS News pulled an announced segment from Sunday’s installment of “60 Minutes” that delves into the treatment of Venezuelan men deported by Team Trump to a brutal El Salvadoran prison. Continue reading “CBS News Pulls ’60 Minutes’ Report On El Salvadoran Prison”

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Christmas Music: Michael Bublé “It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas”

Michael Buble sings the holiday classic "It's Beginning to Look a Lot Like Christmas"

Not many people know that the yuletide classic, “It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas,” was written by Broadway composer Meredith Wilson.

Six years before he would strike gold with The Music Man on the Great White Way in 1957, Wilson penned the jaunty, jolly holiday tune in 1951. Continue reading “Christmas Music: Michael Bublé “It’s Beginning To Look A Lot Like Christmas””

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Season 2 Of ‘Heated Rivalry’ + Bowen Says ‘Bye + More News

Francis Arnaud and Robbie G.K. in "Heated Rivalry" (via HBO

Some news items you might have missed:

• Gay Times: Heated Rivalry creator Jacob Tiernay shares a bit on what fans can expect from the now-confirmed Season 2 of the hit gay hockey-centered series. Have you seen episode 5 yet? #fantastic

• SNL: In his final sketch on Saturday Night Live last night, Bowen Yang said goodbye after six and a half years as a cast member. Even though he was acting as a Delta Airlines lounge employee manning the eggnog machine (alongside guest host Ariana Grande and musical guest Cher), his message (and tears) rang true. Continue reading “Season 2 Of ‘Heated Rivalry’ + Bowen Says ‘Bye + More News”