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When Holding Hands Is New + Budapest Pride Is A Go + More News

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Happy Friday! Some news stories for you as we head into the weekend:

• Queerty: A gay man writes to “Ask Jake” for advice about his perfect “10” boyfriend – perfect except the bf likes holding hands in public which makes the conservative-raised man self-conscious.

• LGBTQ Nation: An evangelical Christian man in the UK who sued the government for “religious discrimination” after his government employer refused to remove rainbow flags during Pride Month had his lawsuit dismissed by a tribunal. Continue reading “When Holding Hands Is New + Budapest Pride Is A Go + More News”

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The World Of Gay MAGA Men + ‘The Broken Hearts Club’ Reunion + More

Happy Monday! Some news items to start your week:

• Washington Blade: Inside the lonely world of MAGA gay men. I found this to be a very interesting dive into gay Trump supporters, how they justify their views, and how it all plays in their love lives.

• Gayety: Pride House Los Angeles/West Hollywood presented a 25th anniversary screening of the groundbreaking queer film The Broken Hearts Club on Saturday night. The pre-screening Q&A brought together co-stars Billy Porter and Zach Braff, and writer-director Greg Berlanti – who all had stories to tell. Continue reading “The World Of Gay MAGA Men + ‘The Broken Hearts Club’ Reunion + More”

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

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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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Trump On Crypto Exec Pardon – ‘I Have No Idea Who He Is’

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During an interview with Norah O’Donnell on CBS News’ 60 Minutes, Donald Trump admitted he doesn’t know who Changpeng Zhao is — the cryptocurrency billionaire he pardoned last month with ties to the first family’s own crypto venture. Continue reading “Trump On Crypto Exec Pardon – ‘I Have No Idea Who He Is’”

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Paramount Caves In Trump Lawsuit, Agrees To Pay $16 Million

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Paramount has agreed to settle Donald Trump’s lawsuit over what he called “deceptive editing” in regard to the airing of a 60 Minutes interview last year with former Vice President Kamala Harris during the presidential campaign. Continue reading “Paramount Caves In Trump Lawsuit, Agrees To Pay $16 Million”

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News: “Grey’s Anatomy” Star Jake Borelli + Jojo Siwa + More

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Some news stories you might have missed this week: • Queerty: Grey’s Anatomy star Jake Borelli chats on everything from his early childhood crush to his Survivor obsession to all the ways “Dr. Levi Schmitt” has changed his life. Continue reading “News: “Grey’s Anatomy” Star Jake Borelli + Jojo Siwa + More”

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News Round-Up: May 24, 2021

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Screen capture from CBS News magazine 60 Minutes
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Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: The CBS News magazine 60 Minutes is being excoriated for a story on transgender health care because of its focus on people who regret transitioning. GLAAD called the report “shameful.” • Marvel Studios: Check out the newly-released teaser trailer for The Eternals, the much-anticipated project for the Marvel Cinematic Universe which will, among other things, feature Marvel’s first openly gay super-hero. Brian Tyree Henry will play “Phastos” who is not only gay, but married with children. In theaters November 5.

• Texas Tribune: Texas lawmakers have approved a bill that will allow citizens to carry handguns without a license, background check, or training. A recent poll, however, shows a large majority (59%) don’t believe handguns should be allowed in public without a permit. • Instinct Magazine: Lady Gaga’s iconic album Born This Way is celebrating its 10-year anniversary. To commemorate and recognize its cultural impact, the City of West Hollywood officially declared May 23 as “Born This Way Day.” https://www.instagram.com/p/CPPRIFeM3zS/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link • Rasmussen Reports: The daily tracking poll from Rasmussen shows President Biden with 54% approval rating (43% disapproval rating). The firm is known for being a right-leaning outfit. Rasmussen regularly showed “the former guy’s” approval rating much higher than other polling firms. • Instagram: Actor Elliot Page shared this photo today (impressive abs!) with the caption, “Trans bb’s first swim trunks #transjoy #transisbeautiful” https://www.instagram.com/p/CPRDYAUhvEt/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link

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Joe Biden: ‘Compare Our Physical/Mental Acuity – I’m Happy To Have That Comparison’

While Donald Trump mangles the English language out at his ego-stroke rallies, Joe Biden is clearly sharp as a tack in this clip from 60 Minutes. Biden: “The same guy who thought the 9/11 attack was a 7/11 attack – he’s talking about dementia? Watch me – see what I’ve done, see what I’m going to do, look at me. Compare our physical and mental acuity – I’m happy to have that comparison.” Stop watching Fox News, stop listening to Rush Limbaugh (who has his own serious health issues), and just watch.

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Donald Trump Releases Whiny, Defensive 60 Minutes Interview

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Donald Trump on 60 Minutes (screen capture)
Donald Trump followed through on his threat to release the “full video” of his interview with CBS News journalist Leslie Stahl prior to airing on “60 Minutes” on Sunday night. From the Washington Post:

Trump was interviewed by Stahl at the White House on Tuesday but abruptly ended the interview after declining to participate in a scheduled walk-and-talk that would have included Pence.

Later that day, the president said on Twitter that he was “considering” posting the White House’s copy of the video, “so that everybody can get a glimpse of what a FAKE and BIASED interview is all about.”

Then, on Thursday morning, after he again teased a release of the video (“the vicious attempted ‘takeout” interview of me”), a 37-minute-clip of the interview appeared on the president’s Facebook page.

As with numerous business agreements in his past, Trump violates the agreement with CBS News in releasing the video. The White House had previously claimed their camera was “for archival purposes only,” according to a network official with knowledge of the interview.