1st Recorded Victim Of 9/11 Was Gay Catholic Priest + More News

Father Mychal Judge (image via FDNY Family Assistance Unit)

Some news stories I thought worth your time as we head into the weekend:

• The Advocate: The first recorded victim of 9/11 was a gay Catholic priest. Father Mychal Judge (above) served firefighters, AIDS patients, homeless people, and LGBTQ+ Catholics before walking into the North Tower on September 11, 2001.

Father Judge was also my hubby Michael’s priest when he was growing up in New Jersey. Continue reading “1st Recorded Victim Of 9/11 Was Gay Catholic Priest + More News”

Hanson Throws A Flex + ‘American Horror Story’ News + More

CBS News reporter Tom Hanson

Some news items for you as we head over Hump Day:

• CBS Mornings: CBS reporter Tom Hanson threw a flex during a live report after Gayle King noted his impressive biceps – “Suns out, guns out. You want to give us a muscle?” The flex happens around the 2:30 mark. Fun morning moment. Continue reading “Hanson Throws A Flex + ‘American Horror Story’ News + More”

TikTok: Glitch Delayed Removing Perez Hilton Livestream + More

Perez Hilton (screen capture)

Some news stories for you as we close out the weekend:

• Attitude Magazine: TikTok says a ‘moderator error’ delayed the removal of Perez Hilton‘s livestream after the celebrity blogger appeared to self-harm on the platform for 15 minutes.

• Instinct Magazine: Long before Heartstopper introduced him to millions of viewers, Kit Connor appeared in  Rocketman, portraying a young Elton John. Continue reading “TikTok: Glitch Delayed Removing Perez Hilton Livestream + More”