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Two Dead After Deadly Shooting Outside Tucson Gay Bar

Deadly shooting at a gay bar in Tucson, Arizona

When police responded to Venture-N, a longtime gay bar in Tuscon, Arizona, around 12:30 a.m. local time Monday, officers found Anthony Siqueiros, 42, and Cameron Davis Capara, 33, dead from gunshot wounds.

Suspected gunman Ousman Ceesay, 44, died later at a hospital from what appeared to be self-inflicted wounds. Authorities have called the shooting a hate crime.

A note found on Ceesay the night of the shooting listed several additional LGBTQ-friendly businesses in the area. The discovery turned the double killing into evidence that the violence may have been intended to continue across the city’s queer gathering places. Continue reading “Two Dead After Deadly Shooting Outside Tucson Gay Bar”

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Karamo Brown’s Rift With ‘Queer Eye’ Co-Stars + More

The cast of Queer Eye Season 10 (photo: Netflix)

Some news items for you as we head into the weekend.

• TMZ: Folks were surprised when Queer Eye’s Karamo Brown was a no-show for press appearances this week. According to a source “familiar with the situation,” the rift between Brown and some co-stars began during production of the show’s final season in Washington, D.C. when his mother overheard three cast members talking about Brown.

• Pink News: The LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame announced 10 new inductees this week including former NFL player Ryan O’Callaghan and former WNBA player Sue Wicks. The induction ceremony will be held on June 25 in New York City. Continue reading “Karamo Brown’s Rift With ‘Queer Eye’ Co-Stars + More”

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Memoir By Pentatonix Star’s Mom + Anti-Trans Bills In AZ + More News

The Untold Story of Scott Hoying

Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed three anti-transgender bills on Friday telling the state’s Republican-controlled legislature to “focus on real issues that matter and impact people’s everyday lives.” • LGBTQ Nation: You must read this moving excerpt from The Untold Story of Scott Hoying, Pentatonix Star, by the singer’s mother, Connie, who shares how she reacted to her son’s coming out and her deep regret for taking him to conversion therapy. I’m a huge fan of the Grammy winning group. Continue reading “Memoir By Pentatonix Star’s Mom + Anti-Trans Bills In AZ + More News”

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9th Circuit Court: Arizona Can’t Enforce Trans Girls Sports Ban

A three-judge panel of the 9th Circuit Court of Appeals affirmed a lower court’s decision to block enforcement of Arizona’s law banning transgender girls in public schools from playing on any girls’ teams. Continue reading “9th Circuit Court: Arizona Can’t Enforce Trans Girls Sports Ban”

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Stormy Daniels Nominated For TV Hosting + More News

Adult film star Stormy Daniels

Some news items you might have missed: • Instinct Magazine: Donald Trump’s favorite porn star, Stormy Daniels, has been nominated for ‘Outstanding Host’ by the 11th American Reality Television Awards for her work on OUTtv’s “For the Love of DILFS.” Continue reading “Stormy Daniels Nominated For TV Hosting + More News”

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Harris Will Show For ABC Debate With Or Without Trump + More News

Vice President Kamala Harris

Some news items you might have missed: • The Hill: A campaign spokesman for Vice President Kamala Harris said that Harris will be at the Sept. 10 debate hosted by ABC News — to which Trump and President Biden had both previously agreed — regardless of Trump’s attendance. Continue reading “Harris Will Show For ABC Debate With Or Without Trump + More News”