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Court Allows Pentagon To Ban HIV Enlistment (Again) + David Archuleta Pens Memoir + More

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Some news stories you might have missed:

• The Advocate: A federal appeals court has reinstated the Pentagon’s ban on people living with HIV enlisting in the armed forces, undoing a lower-court decision that had briefly opened the door to qualified recruits with undetectable viral loads.

• Queerty: The new memoir from American Idol alum David Archuleta,  Devout,  details his experiences of growing up within the Mormon Church, and then finally stepping away from it after coming out. Continue reading “Court Allows Pentagon To Ban HIV Enlistment (Again) + David Archuleta Pens Memoir + More”

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David Archuleta Explores ‘Earthly Delights’ + Homeless Shelter For Trans People + More

David Archuleta

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

• Windy City Times: David Archuleta (above) says his new EP Earthly Delights is about “exploring and getting comfortable with my sexuality, sensuality, and falling in love—things I never allowed myself to do before. I used to keep things so G-rated—even into my 30s.”

• NBC News: New York City has opened the first publicly funded homeless shelter for transgender people. Ace’s Place will offer 150 beds and services, including counseling, financial literacy workshops and a work-study program in the culinary arts. Continue reading “David Archuleta Explores ‘Earthly Delights’ + Homeless Shelter For Trans People + More”

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‘The Traitors’ Dylan Efron + Disney Rejects Anti-DEI Proposal + More

Dylan Efron (via Instagram)

Some news items you might have missed: • Kenneth-in-the-212: I just finished watching Season 3 of The Traitors (the first season I’ve watched). My favorite contestant from day one was Dylan Efron (above) for multiple reasons. Kenneth has the receipts on how he became such a fan favorite at the link. Continue reading “‘The Traitors’ Dylan Efron + Disney Rejects Anti-DEI Proposal + More”

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New Music: David Archuleta Celebrates ‘Freedom’

David Archuleta "Freedom"

David Archuleta has been on an incredible journey of self discovery which has led him to many new freedom’s in his own life, so it’s only fitting that his latest single is a cover of one his own idols, George Michael. Today, David drops his new cover of George’s Billboard Top 10 certified Gold single, “Freedom,” to celebrate the 35 year anniversary of the timeless song. Continue reading “New Music: David Archuleta Celebrates ‘Freedom’”

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Oprah Winfrey & Niecy Nash-Betts To Be Honored At 35th GLAAD Media Awards

Oprah Winfrey and Niecy Nash-Betts to be honored at 35th GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles

GLAAD has announced that global media leader, producer, philanthropist, actress and author Oprah Winfrey will receive GLAAD’s Vanguard Award at the 35th Annual GLAAD Media Awards in Los Angeles. Continue reading “Oprah Winfrey & Niecy Nash-Betts To Be Honored At 35th GLAAD Media Awards”