Politics, pop culture and entertainment news of interest to the LGBTQ community
L-R Jim Parsons, Ben Aldridge in ‘Spoiler Alert’ (image via Focus Features)Some news items you might have missed:
• The Advocate: Jim Parsons and Ben Aldridge, the stars of the upcoming film Spoiler Alert, chat with The Advocate about about love and loss that everyone can relate to. Continue reading “Stars Of ‘Spoiler Alert’ Chat On Love & Loss + More News”
Patti LuPone (with the mic) calls out anti-masker at COMPANYBroadway diva Patti LuPone won Twitter today as video of an exchange between the star and a woman in the audience at COMPANY on Broadway went viral. Continue reading “Patti LuPone Goes Viral Calling Out Anti-Masker & Twitter Is LIVING For It”
(image via Facebook/AmericanAirlines)After a federal judge in Florida struck down the mandate requiring face masks for traveling on public transportation, several major airlines – including United, American, Delta, JetBlue, Alaska Airlines, Horizon Air and Southwest – all announced face masks would be optional. Continue reading “Face Masks No Longer Required On Airlines”
(photo: Ludovic Bertron/Flickr)The Broadway League has announced that the owners and operators of all 41 Broadway theaters in New York City will extend mask requirements for audiences through at least May 31, 2022, but many will no longer check vaccination status after April 30, 2022. Continue reading “Broadway Extends Mask Requirements, Will Drop Vaccination Checks”
Nevada lifts its mask mandate effective immediately after Governor Steve Sisolak announced the news at a press conference today. Continue reading “Nevada Lifts Mask Mandate Effective Immediately”
Some news items you might have missed:
• NBC News: One year into his administration, President Biden’s overall job rating among adults stands at 43% according to a new poll. The former guy scored 39% in the same poll at his one-year mark. Continue reading “News Round-Up: January 20, 2022”
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined a request to block a federal requirement for wearing face masks during air travel. Continue reading “Supreme Court Declines To Block Face Mask Requirement During Air Travel”
Some news items you might have missed:
• Boy Culture: Out Olympian Gus Kenworthy announces he will be the face of Prada’s Fall/Winter 2021 campaign. Continue reading “News Round-Up: November 18, 2021”
That temper tantrum over a mask that someone might feel the need to indulge could end up affecting future travel plans for a while. Delta Airlines is not only banning unruly fliers from its flights but is now asking other carriers to share their ‘no-fly’ lists. Continue reading “Delta Airlines Wants Other Carriers To Share ‘No-Fly’ Lists”
Chad Staelens is in a Wichita County jail after he allegedly bit a hospital security guard’s thumb to the bone while refusing to wear a face mask. Continue reading “Man Bites Security Guard’s Thumb To The Bone Over Face Masks”