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New Favorite MLB Player + More News

The gays have a favorite new MLB player - Davis Schneider of the Toronto Blue Jays (photo via Instagram)

Some news items you might have missed: • Queerty: The gays have a new favorite MLB player—mustached Toronto Blue Jays outfielder Davis Schneider. After years of working his way through the minor leagues, he became a team favorite last season when he hit a home run in his first at-bat. Continue reading “New Favorite MLB Player + More News”

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Brittney Griner Is Back With Phoenix Mercury + More News

WNBA star Brittney Griner is officially back with the Phoenix Mercury after signing a one-year, $165,100 deal to return to the court after her 10-month imprisonment in Russia
WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner (photo: Lorie Shaull – CC License)
Some news items you might have missed: • JoeMyGod: WNBA star Brittney Griner is officially back with the Phoenix Mercury after signing a one-year, $165,100 deal to return to the court after her 10-month imprisonment in Russia. Continue reading “Brittney Griner Is Back With Phoenix Mercury + More News”

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Olivia Newton-John Doc In The Works + More News

A new, full-length documentary about international superstar Olivia Newton-John is in development. Olivia's husband, her longtime manager, and attorney are attached as executive producers, so trust and believe her legacy will be taken care of.
Dame Olivia Newton-John (photo: Michelle Day)
Some news items you might have missed: • Variety: A new, full-length documentary about international superstar Olivia Newton-John is in development. Olivia’s husband, her longtime manager, and attorney are attached as executive producers, so trust and believe her legacy will be taken care of. Continue reading “Olivia Newton-John Doc In The Works + More News”

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Brittney Griner Moved To Russian Penal Colony + More News

Out WNBA star Brittney Griner is now in a penal colony in Russia’s Mordovia region.
WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner (photo: Lorie Shaull – CC License)
Some news items you might have missed: • Reuters: Out WNBA star Brittney Griner is now in a penal colony in Russia’s Mordovia region. Inmates of Russian penal colonies are required to work long hours for meager pay. Former prisoners and human rights groups describe conditions there as harsh and unhygienic, with little access to medical care. Continue reading “Brittney Griner Moved To Russian Penal Colony + More News”

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Jason Momoa Shows Off His ASSets + More News

Jason Momoa stripped on Jimmy Kimmel Live to show off his ASSets
Jason Momoa at Jimmy Kimmel Live (screen capture)
Some news items you might have missed: • Instinct Magazine: After Jimmy Kimmel became inquisitive about Jason Momoa’s Hawaiian malo that he’s been seen rocking recently, the action star didn’t pause to strip out of his purple silk suit and show off his ASSets. Continue reading “Jason Momoa Shows Off His ASSets + More News”

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Sam Smith & Kim Petras Make Billboard History + More News

Sam Smith & Kim Petras (via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • Out: This week, Sam Smith and Kim Petras’ hit song “Unholy” reached the number one spot on the Billboard Hot 100 chart. According to Billboard, Smith and Petras are “the first publicly non-binary and transgender soloists, respectively, to top the Hot 100.” Continue reading “Sam Smith & Kim Petras Make Billboard History + More News”

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Gays Have A Problem With New Grindr CEO + More News

Photo of the gay dating app Grindr
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Some news items you might have missed: • Out: Grindr has a new CEO, George Arison, who has apparently aligned himself with Donald Trump and conservative policies at times. Plus, he has been known to support politicians who rolled back rights for trans children after getting elected. Continue reading “Gays Have A Problem With New Grindr CEO + More News”

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Russia Confirms Prisoner Exchange Talks Are Underway

WNBA All-Star Brittney Griner (photo: Lorie Shaull – CC License)
For the first time, Russian authorities have confirmed talks are underway regarding a possible prisoner swap to secure the release of out WNBA star Brittney Griner and former Marine Paul Whelan. Continue reading “Russia Confirms Prisoner Exchange Talks Are Underway”