LGBTQ news and entertainment
A Republican lawmaker in Florida has proposed legislation that would make voting by mail much harder to do with narrow exceptions for people who are ill or living overseas. Continue reading “Florida Bill Would Make Voting By Mail Much More Limited”
In the last weeks of 2023, Florida GOP Chairman Christian Ziegler and his wife Bridget found themselves mired in controversy after a woman with whom the Zieglers had previously had sexual three-ways accused Christian of rape. During a November 2 police interview, Ziegler provided video footage he took of the sexual encounter with his accuser. He claims it proves he didn’t “rape” her. But the video is now backfiring on the GOP chair as police say he may have violated state law prohibiting video voyeurism (recording another person without their consent), a third-degree felony punishable by up to five years in prison. Continue reading “Rape Investigation Of FL GOP Chair Expands To ‘Video Voyeurism’”
Some news items you might have missed: • JoeMyGod: A Florida state lawmaker has refiled a proposal that would ban local governments from flying the LGBTQ pride flag. A similar version of the bill died in May 2023 after gaining little traction. Continue reading “FL Proposal To Ban Pride Flags From Civic Buildings + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • Pink News: RuPaul’s Drag Race has unveiled the full Season 16 cast as a fresh batch of queens prepare to face off and suit up for the coveted crown. The new season premieres on January 5, 2024. Continue reading ““RuPaul’s Drag Race” Season 16 Cast Announced + More News”
The hits keep coming amid the sex scandal for Florida GOP Party Chairman Christian Ziegler (top photo) and his wife, Bridget Ziegler (a co-founder of the virulently anti-LGBTQ group Moms for Liberty) as Gov. Ron DeSantis has again called for Christian to step down from his position after being accused of rape. Continue reading “DeSantis Repeats Calls For FL GOP Chair To Step Down Amid Sex Scandal”
Some news items you might have missed: • Gay Times: Back in November, Billie Eilish gave Variety an interview wherein she shared, “I’ve never really felt like I could relate to girls very well. I love them so much. I love them as people. I’m attracted to them as people. I’m attracted to them for real.” Fans wondered if that was Eilish’s coming out moment. At an event this week she responded saying, “I kinda thought… wasn’t it obvious? I just didn’t realize people didn’t know…I am for the girls.” Continue reading “Billie Eilish On Coming Out “Wasn’t It Obvious?” + More News”
Christian Ziegler, Florida’s GOP chairman, is under criminal investigation after a woman filed a complaint with the Sarasota Police Department alleging the longtime Republican official had raped her. Ziegler is married to Bridget Ziegler, a Sarasota County School Board member and co-founder of the virulently anti-LGBTQ group, Moms of Liberty. The accuser says she and both Zieglers had been involved in a consensual three-way sexual relationship before the alleged assault. Continue reading “Florida GOP Chairman Accused Of Sexual Battery By 3-Way Lover”
Some news items you might have missed: • Tonight Show: A very charming Cher dishes about recording with Stevie Wonder and Darlene Love for her new holiday album, and writing her upcoming memoir. Continue reading “Cher Dishes On Her Christmas Album + More News”
The Supreme Court has declined Florida’s request to enforce its anti-drag show law (officially titled the Protection of Children Act), while the state appeals a lower court’s ruling against the legislation. The initial legal challenge was brought by Hamburger Mary’s, an Orlando bar and restaurant that hosts family-friendly drag shows. Continue reading “SCOTUS Rejects Florida’s Request To Enforce Anti-Drag Law”
International pop star Pink is teaming up with PEN America (which opposes book bans across Florida) to distribute 2,000 copies of four “banned” books during her concerts this week in the Sunshine State. Continue reading “Pink To Give Away Banned Books At Florida Concert Stops”