LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news stories for your Saturday:
• The Advocate: Amid many jokes in her acceptance speech for the “Advocate of the Year” honor at the OUT100 gala last night, comedian Kathy Griffin got serious for just a moment telling the crowd, “Become as politically engaged as you can.” Continue reading “Kathy Griffin Accepts ‘Advocate Of The Year’ Honor + More News”
Out country music star Orville Peck recently dropped his new seven-track EP Appaloosa, delivering his trademark brooding and swooning in fine fashion.
Peck knows who he is as an artist and stays the course. The music video for “Drift Away” is a moody, reflective hymn to nostalgic youth. Continue reading “New Music: Orville Peck Wants You To ‘Drift Away’”
Some news items for you as we head into the weekend:
• Queerty: Folks were not mad at Olympic medalist Gus Kenworthy’s photo shoot for British Vogue in a tank-top and grey sweats.
• HuffPost: Following her public falling out with Donald Trump, Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene (R-Ga.) announced today she’s resigning from Congress on Jan. 5, 2026, in a video statement posted to X. Continue reading “Marjorie Taylor Greene Resigns From Congress + Gus Kenworthy In ‘British Vogue’ + More”
It was a mesmerizingly friendly afternoon in the Oval Office today as Donald Trump welcomed Zohran Mamdani, the mayor-elect of New York City he has attacked for months.
“I feel very confident that he can do a good job,” Trump said to the shock of many. “I think he is going to surprise some conservative people, actually.” Continue reading “Zohran Mamdani Meets Trump At The White House”
Donald Trump’s plan to end the violent Russian invasion of Ukraine – which he wants Ukraine to sign by Thanksgiving – includes several red lines for Ukraine, including a massive reduction of its army size and ceding territory to Russia that it has not yet conquered militarily.
But it also includes an unprecedented promise. Continue reading “Trump Pressures Ukraine: Agree To My Peace Plan By Thanksgiving Or Lose U.S. Support”
Out American Idol alum Jim Verraros drops his new steamy music video today and his message is clear: he wants you to be a “Good Boy.” Continue reading “New Music: Jim Verraros Wants You To Be A ‘Good Boy’”
Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy announced today that 776 air traffic controllers with “perfect attendance” during the 40-day government shutdown will be receiving a $10,000 bonus for their “patriotic work.” Continue reading “Duffy: Air Controllers With ‘Perfect Attendance’ Will Receive $10K Bonus”
Some news items you might have missed:
• OUT: Country music star Orville Peck flirts with hottie Zane Phillips (above) in a workout-inspired teaser video promoting Peck’s new EP Appaloosa. Continue reading “Zane Phillips Keeps It Country (And Shirtless) In Orville Peck Teaser + More”
Donald Trump took to his failing Truth Social platform to declare a video message from a group of Democratic congressional veterans is “seditious” and “punishable by death.” Continue reading “Trump: Video Noting Military Can Refuse Illegal Orders Is ‘Punishable By Death’”
Don’t worry – the Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade is definitely happening as planned. Don’t believe the internet cult who fell for a satirical meme.
After Zohran Mamdani won the New York City mayoral election in early November 2025, a rumor began circulating online that Macy’s was canceling its annual Thanksgiving parade because the mayor-elect wanted to charge the department store $10 million to use Fifth Avenue.
Then, the satire Facebook page America’s Last Line of Defense (ALLOD) posted a meme (complete with a label in the bottom right hand corner reading “Nothing on this page is real.” Continue reading “Cult Falls For Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade Satire Meme”