LGBTQ news and entertainment
Five Republican senators joined all Senate Democrats in a 52-47 vote to advance a war powers resolution that would block Donald Trump’s use of the U.S. military in hostilities within or against Venezuela without Congressional authorization. Continue reading “Senate Votes 52-47 To Advance Senate War Powers Resolution”
A few memes that make me laugh (or think). As an introvert myself, that first one really resonates now that the holiday season is in the rear view mirror LOL… Continue reading “What I Meme To Say…”
Some news items for you as we head over Hump Day.
• Broadway World: A new production of the beloved musical The Fantasticks, reimagined as a contemporary gay love story, is now in development for Broadway under the direction and choreography of my longtime friend and Tony Award winner Christopher Gattelli.
• New York Times: The victim of today’s ICE shooting in Minneapolis has been identified as Renee Nicole Good, remembered as a compassionate, giving person. A video circulating on X appears to show her distraught partner sitting in the snow in Minneapolis sobbing, “They killed my wife. I don’t know what to do.” Continue reading “Gay-Revised ‘The Fantasticks’ May Be Heading For Broadway + More”
A 37-year-old woman in Minneapolis was shot and killed during an ICE operation Wednesday. The woman was reportedly shot in the head and declared dead at a hospital.
Details of the shooting are in dispute as local and federal officials are putting out conflicting reports. Continue reading “ICE Officer Shoots, Kills Minneapolis Woman During ICE Operation”
GLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization, today announced the nominees for the 37th GLAAD Media Awards. Continue reading “37th GLAAD Media Award Nominees Announced”
Some news stories I thought worth your time:
• OUT: Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams (“Shane Hollander”) will make his late-night debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon this week on Wednesday, January 7.
• LGBTQ Nation: Months after denouncing trans students using city public school bathrooms, outgoing New York City Mayor Eric Adams allocated $2 million in emergency funds to trans organizations suffering in the wake of sweeping federal aid cuts. Continue reading “‘Heated Rivalry’ Star To Make Late-Night Debut + More News”
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said today that Donald Trump and his advisers are considering a range of options to acquire Greenland — adding “utilizing the U.S. military is always an option.” Continue reading “White House: Trump Considering ‘Military Options’ To Acquire Greenland”
Donald Trump surprised conservative Republicans today calling for “flexibility” when it comes to abortion coverage in ongoing health care policy discussions. Continue reading “Trump Shocks GOP With Calls For ‘Flexibility’ On Abortion”
Joshua Warner arrested for impersonating ICE officer (screen cap)Joshua Warner, of Galveston, was arrested and charged with two counts of impersonating a public servant after investigators said he unlawfully detained a person while pretending to be an Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE) officer. Continue reading “Texas Man Arrested For Impersonating ICE Officer”
Some news stories I thought worth your time:
• Gay Times: A federal judge in California ruled that teachers have the right to out LGBTQ+ students to their parents. Current state law bans school districts from requiring teachers to notify parents if students have expressed non-cisgender or non-heterosexual identities. The state has appealed the decision.
• Pink News: From daytime drama to real life romance – General Hospital actor Adrian Anchondo revealed that he’s dating a fellow soap actor, Colton Little, in an adorable Instagram post. Continue reading “Soap Actors Reveal They’re Dating + California Teachers + More News”