LGBTQ news and entertainment
As Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu of Israel began to address the United Nations General Assembly, where a majority of members are critical of Israel’s conduct in Gaza and the West Bank, many diplomats in the hall walked out, as they did last year.
Netanyahu chided those still in attendance saying, “If there any other moral cowards who have not left the hall, please do so now.” Continue reading “UN Delegates Walk Out On Netanyahu’s Speech”
Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has ordered Israeli military forces to immediately carry out “powerful” strikes in Gaza. Continue reading “Prime Minister Netanyahu Orders Immediate Strikes In Gaza”
Per last week’s announced agreement, Hamas released its hostages in Gaza this morning and nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners in Israel were freed. Continue reading “All Israeli Hostages And Palestinian Prisoners (Finally) Released”
Donald Trump announced on social media today that Israel and Hamas had reached an agreement for the release of the remaining 20 Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
“I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan,” read the beginning of Trump’s social media post.
While it’s definitely a step forward (if it comes to fruition), it’s not a definitive ‘peace deal.’ Continue reading “Trump: Israel And Hamas Agree To Release Hostages”
Some news items to start your week:
• Variety: Hulu has announced its gay-centered sitcom “Mid-Century Modern” starring Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, Nathan Lee Graham, and the late Linda Lavin, will not return for a second season. While not groundbreaking, I liked the series, sometimes playfully referred to as a gay “Golden Girls.” It was comfortable and easy to watch. #DarnIt
• Attitude Magazine: Madonna has revealed she’s recorded a new song – “Fragile” – for her late brother Christopher Ciccone, which will be featured on her forthcoming album, Confessions on a Dance Floor Part 2, due next year. Continue reading “Hulu Cancels ‘Mid-Century Modern’ + Madonna Records New Song For Late Brother + More”
Donald Trump really raised eyebrows this morning when he shared an AI-generated video depicting a future world of “Trump Gaza,” seeming to bring to life Trump’s reimagining of the devastated region as a glamorous, Dubai-style resort, complete with glittering towers — and a golden statue of himself. Continue reading “Trump Shares Wacky AI Video Of ‘Trump Gaza’”
Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: The prominent LGBTQ+ rights organization Egale Canada will boycott events in the U.S. in protest of the Trump administration’s continued assault on the transgender community. Continue reading “Canadian LGBTQ Rights Group Will Boycott U.S. Events + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: A former New Jersey police officer has been awarded $750,000 in her lawsuit against her former boss, who she claimed sexually harassed her and discriminated against her for being a lesbian. Continue reading “Lesbian Cop Wins $750K Settlement In Sex Harassment Lawsuit + More News”
In a press conference just now, Donald Trump announced “The U.S. will take over the Gaza Strip.” Continue reading “Trump: ‘The U.S. Will Take Over The Gaza Strip – We’ll Own It’”
After more than 15 months of war, negotiators for Israel and Hamas have reportedly agreed to a cease-fire in Gaza. Continue reading “NYT: Israel And Hamas Agree To 6-Week Cease-Fire”