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Rumors Of Pedro Pascal ‘Boyfriend’ Debunked + RIP William Orbit + More

Christian Hogue (via Instagram)

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

• Instinct Magazine: After photos of Pedro Pascal and male model Christian Hogue (above) vacationing aboard a yacht in Mallorca, Spain, surfaced in late July, social media began to rumor they were a couple. Hogue responded on Instagram saying nope – “I am not gay nor am I for hire.”

• The Hollywood Reporter: Grammy Award winner William Orbit, the visionary music producer who helped Madonna reinvent herself with the landmark “Ray of Light” album, has died at 69. Continue reading “Rumors Of Pedro Pascal ‘Boyfriend’ Debunked + RIP William Orbit + More”

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Drake Von In Trouble With Police (Again) + More News

Drake Von

Some news items for you I thought worth your time:

• TMZ: OnlyFans personality Drake Von was cited for driving under the influence over the weekend in Las Vegas where he allegedly hit another car bashing the passenger door in. He was arrested earlier in June for allegedly trying to strangle his partner.

• LGBTQ Nation: The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has blocked a law in California that protects LGBTQ kids from being forcibly outed by teachers. Continue reading “Drake Von In Trouble With Police (Again) + More News”

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The Return Of ‘Hacks’ + ‘Bridgerton’ Gets A Queer Romance + More

Jean Smart

Some news stories I thought worth your time:

• Gayety: HBO Max has confirmed that its Emmy-winning comedy Hacks, starring Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, will conclude with its upcoming fifth season. The last chapter of Hacks begins April 9 on HBO Max. #sadness

• Gay Times: Netflix has officially confirmed that Season 5 of its hit series Bridgerton will follow Francesca Bridgerton and Michaela Stirling, marking the series’ first leading queer romance. Continue reading “The Return Of ‘Hacks’ + ‘Bridgerton’ Gets A Queer Romance + More”

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Possible Bonus Episode Of ‘Heated Rivalry’ Before Season 2 + More News

Heated Rivalry huge ratings

Happy Monday! Some news stories for you as we begin the new week:

• Gayety: While the second season of the hit series “Heated Rivalry” is officially in development, Crave executives have confirmed that a standalone episode set between seasons is being actively discussed. Squeeeeee!!!

• The Advocate: Two gay Iranian men who fled their home country after being arrested for “homosexual conduct” and facing possible execution are at risk of being deported by the U.S. as early as Sunday. Iran has some of the harshest penalties in the world regarding homosexuality. Continue reading “Possible Bonus Episode Of ‘Heated Rivalry’ Before Season 2 + More News”

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Bad Bunny Drops Trailer For Super Bowl Halftime Show + More

Trailer for Bad Bunny's upcoming Super Bowl appearance

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

• Variety: Bad Bunny has released a trailer for his upcoming appearance at Super Bowl LX featuring a series of dancers of all different ages and cultures. At one point, he dances with a young man in a football jersey, then a man in jeans, a white tee and a Stetson doing a full-on cowboy dance. Toward the end of the clip, Bad Bunny even dips that man. Continue reading “Bad Bunny Drops Trailer For Super Bowl Halftime Show + More”

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Florida Republican’s 4th Try To Ban Pride Flags + More News

Pride Flag (via Depositphotos)

Some news stories for you on this post-Thanksgiving Saturday.

• Them: For the fourth year in a row, Florida Republican lawmakers are attempting to ban Pride flags from state facilities including government buildings and public schools. #SoTired

• Queerty: Taking a look back at the ground-breaking 1972 TV movie That Certain Summer which follows teenager Nick Salter (Scott Jacoby), a child of divorce, who is about to spend the titular summer with his dad Doug (Hal Holbrook) in San Francisco. But – surprise! – his father is now living as an openly gay man with his partner Gary (Martin Sheen). Continue reading “Florida Republican’s 4th Try To Ban Pride Flags + More News”

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Australian Football Player Comes Out + Minneapolis Mayor Urges Unity After Shooting + More

Mitch Brown (above), a former Australian Football League (AFL) player has come out as bisexual, becoming the first openly queer man in the league’s 129-year history.

Some news items for your Hump Day:

• Gay Times: Mitch Brown (above), a former Australian Football League player has come out as bisexual, becoming the first openly queer man in the league’s 129-year history. Continue reading “Australian Football Player Comes Out + Minneapolis Mayor Urges Unity After Shooting + More”

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Gallup: Pope Leo XIV Most Popular Among Global/National Newsmakers

Pope Leo XIV — the first American pontiff — tops Gallup’s annual poll of top newsmakers and their popularity among 14 national and global figures.

Of the fourteen included in the poll, only two others have positive approval – Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky and Sen. Bernie Sanders.

It comes as no surprise that Donald Trump’s approval rating is in deeply negative territory. Continue reading “Gallup: Pope Leo XIV Most Popular Among Global/National Newsmakers”