LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news stories for you as we head into the weekend:
• The Advocate: Transportation Sec. Sean Duffy’s MAGA son-in-law Michael Alfonso won the Republican primary in Wisconsin’s 7th Congressional District. The internet has questions about his extremely well-groomed eyebrows. All he needs is JD Vance’s eyeliner to complete the look. Continue reading “When Eyebrows Upstage A Congressional Campaign + More”
In a wide-ranging interview with The Economist, Elon Musk admits he became too consumed with politics during his brief stint running Trump’s so-called “Department of Government Efficiency (DOGE).” Continue reading “Elon Musk On DOGE Cuts: ‘I Got Carried Away’”
Some news items for you as we hip-hop over this Hump Day:
• OUT: Adult entertainment personality Drake Von (above) is facing felony charges after allegedly trying to strangle his partner in his Las Vegas home. I only learned who Drake is trying to watch the OUTtv series “Ultimate Boys Trip.” The show isn’t worth your time and Von comes off extremely loathsome.
• The Advocate: An appeals court has clarified that people living with HIV can join the military again. Continue reading “Drake Von Charged With Domestic Battery + More News”
Happy New Year! Some news stories for you as we shrug off last night’s festivities.
• TMZ: International pop star Pink shared a selfie from a hospital bed on New Year’s Eve, revealing she’s undergoing surgery to get two new discs in her neck. Sounds sad, but the singer was upbeat in her Instagram message adding, “Rock ‘n’ roll is a contact sport.”
• OUT: Even CNN’s New Year’s Eve Live telecast couldn’t avoid the cultural power of HBO’s “Heated Rivalry,” as the show came up at least four times between hosting besties Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper. During one segment, Cohen asked country artist Brandi Carlile, “Do lesbians care about ‘Heated Rivalry?” as Cooper giggled uncontrollably. Continue reading “Anderson & Andy Do Their Thing + Pink Celebrates NYE From Hospital + More”
Some news items as we hippity-hop over Hump Day:
• The Advocate: Seattle PrideFest has encouraged folks attending the June 26 World Cup match to bring rainbow flags to celebrate Pride Month. But leaders in each nation’s football federations publicly rebuked the idea, saying such events clashed with their cultural and religious values.
The nations involved in the first-ever World Cup Pride Match — Egypt and Iran — are asking FIFA to cancel it, calling it “culturally and religiously contrary” to their values. Both countries have criminalized same-sex sexual relations.
• JoeMyGod: One Million Moms is really concernstipated over a new ad from Kohls Department Store that playfully insinuates using the “elf-word.” #srsly Continue reading “Egypt And Iran Want Out Of World Cup Pride Match + More News”
Some news items for your Sunday reading:
• Queerty: Andrew Christian has officially shut down his fashion brand after more than 20 years of outfitting gay men in bold briefs from coast-to-coast and around the world.
• Gay Times: François Arnaud says he and his Heated Rivalry co-star Robbie G.K. shot about ‘two days of sex scenes’ that aren’t in episode 3: “Maybe they’re saving it.” Continue reading “Andrew Christian Officially Closed + ‘Heated Rivalry’ Sex Scenes + More”
Former ‘First Buddy’ Elon Musk clapped back at out Treasury Secretary Scott Bessent calling him a “Soros stooge” who “can’t even do math” after Bessent told CNN Musk wasn’t ‘popular.’
Bessent was referencing a recent Associated Press/NORC Center for Public Affairs Research poll that found just 33% of U.S. adults have a favorable view of Musk.
Bessent’s remarks came after Musk announced he would be creating a new political party in the U.S. this past weekend. Continue reading “Elon Musk Calls Gay Treasury Secretary A ‘Stooge’”
Some news items you might have missed:
• AP News: Virginia officials have agreed not to fully enforce a 2020 law banning the scientifically discredited practice of conversion therapy for minors as part of an agreement with a faith-based conservative group. #boooo
• CNN: Donald Trump keeps lying about the price of gas. “Gasoline just hit $1.99 today in five states,” he said today. Except it’s not true. AAA reports Mississippi has the lowest gas prices of any state at $2.71 – not anywhere near $1.99. Continue reading “Virginia Won’t Enforce Conversion Therapy Ban + Price Of Gas + More News”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• The Advocate: Same-sex weddings have boosted state and local economies by $6 billion since marriage equality became the law of the land ten years ago. Continue reading “Same-Sex Weddings Add $6 Billion To Economy + More News”
Following Elon Musk’s public attacks on Donald Trump’s “Big Beautiful Bill,” Trump has begun to clap back at Musk on social media, and Musk is trolling right back.
#InFightingIsFunny Continue reading “Infighting Is Funny: Elon Musk & Trump Trade Barbs On Social Media”