LGBTQ news and entertainment
James Van Der Beek, best known for playing Dawson Leary on “Dawson’s Creek,” died today following a lengthy cancer battle. He was 48.
The actor was diagnosed with colorectal cancer in 2023 and made his diagnosis public in 2024. Continue reading “James Van Der Beek, ‘Dawson’s Creek’ Star, Dies At 48”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• Huffpost: Indiana Lt. Gov. Micah Beckwith expressed his terror over upcoming Pride Month in a frantic social media post Friday shrieking, “PRIDE MONTH ALERT: The Rainbow Beast Is Coming For Your Kids!”
• Variety: Loretta Swit, who played Major Margaret “Hot Lips” Houlihan on the iconic sitcom “MASH,” died Friday of natural causes at her home in New York City. She was 87. Swit was nominated for an Emmy Award every year from 1974-83, winning twice (in 1980 and 1982). Continue reading “‘MASH’ Star Loretta Swit Dead At 87 + Indiana Lt. Gov. Shrieks Over Pride Month + More News”
Some news items for you: • Eurovision Song Contest: Austria won this year’s mega-song competition as JJ (above), a 24-year-old countertenor from Vienna, combined elements of opera, techno and soprano in his song “Wasted Love.” The win is Austria’s third in the competition, following drag queen Conchita Wurst’s success in 2014 and Udo Juergens’ victory in 1966. Continue reading “2025 Eurovision Song Contest Winner + More News”
Former President Joe Biden has been diagnosed with an “aggressive form” of prostate cancer which has spread to his bones, according to a statement from his personal office. Continue reading “Joe Biden Diagnosed With ‘Aggressive’ Prostate Cancer”
On April 7, 2009, I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. It’s funny how some dates become imprinted on your mind. Continue reading “Happy Anniversary! 15 Years Since Cancer Diagnosis”
Some news items you might have missed: • NBC News: Disgraced former Congressman George Santos says he is suspending his GOP congressional campaign for New York’s First District and will run as an independent. Meanwhile, he still faces 23 federal charges, including wire fraud and money laundering. Continue reading “George Santos To Run For House As Independent + More News”
Buckingham Palace has announced King Charles III has been diagnosed with a form of cancer and will suspend public appearances during his treatment. Continue reading “King Charles III Diagnosed With Cancer”
Some news items you might have missed: • NBC News: The Ohio legislature has voted to override Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto of a bill that bans transition-related medical care for transgender minors and restricts trans athletes’ participation on school sports teams. Ohio joins nearly two dozen GOP-led states that have adopted similar laws. Continue reading “Anti-Trans Law In Ohio + Yay For Gay TurboTax Ad + More News”
International superstar Dolly Parton surprised a terminally ill cancer patient with a phone call and a song just before Christmas, proving once again – when in doubt, be like Dolly. Continue reading “Cancer Patient Gets Surprise Call From Dolly Parton Before Christmas”
Last Friday was the 14th anniversary of my cancer diagnosis. On April 7, 2009, I was diagnosed with non-Hodgkins Lymphoma. It’s funny how some dates become imprinted on your mind. Continue reading “14 Years Since My Cancer Diagnosis – Happy Anniversary!”