LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news stories I thought worth your time:
• Late Night with Seth Meyers: Connor Storrie dropped by the late-night talk show to chat on meeting Amy Poehler at a Golden Globes party, the immense success of his show Heated Rivalry and not knowing how to ice skate or speak Russian before starring in the show. #charming Continue reading “Connor Storrie Brings The Heat To ‘Late Night’ + More News”
Some news stories I thought worth your time:
• LGBTQ Nation: The family of Renee Good, who was shot by an ICE officer earlier this week in Minneapolis, has closed donations to a GoFundMe campaign launched to pay for funeral expenses after the initial goal of $50,000 was exceeded raising over $1.5 million.
• New Music: Pop artist Micah McLaurin has released his new single “How Can I.” Drawing on his experience of growing up in a southern, religious family who wanted him to conform, “How Can I” is Micah’s most personal song to date as he grapples with forgiving his parents who repeatedly rejected him for who he is. Continue reading “Renee Good GoFundMe Raises Over $1.5 Million + More News”
Some news stories I thought worth your time:
• The Tonight Show: Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams talked hockey sticks and “intimacy garments” with Jimmy Fallon during his late-night debut last night. Fun segment. He also shared he’s received messages from closeted pro hockey players thanking him for the representation. Continue reading “Video: Hudson Williams On ‘The Tonight Show’ + More News”
White House press secretary Karoline Leavitt said today that Donald Trump and his advisers are considering a range of options to acquire Greenland — adding “utilizing the U.S. military is always an option.” Continue reading “White House: Trump Considering ‘Military Options’ To Acquire Greenland”
UK Prime Minister Keir Starmer (screen capture)U.K. Prime Minister Keir Starmer said today Denmark and Greenland should determine Greenland’s future after Donald Trump revisited threats to take control of the Arctic territory. Continue reading “UK Prime Minister To Trump: ‘Hands Off Greenland’”
A few news items you might have missed as we close out the holiday season:
• Queerty: In his new memoir, Out There, Lance Garland shares how he went from being a Navy Seal to becoming Seattle’s first out gay fireman. Continue reading “From Navy Seal To Out Seattle Fireman + More News”
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen clapped back at the United States for its aggressive tone hours after Vice President JD Vance visited an American military base in Greenland. Continue reading “Denmark Claps Back At VP Vance’s Greenland Remarks”
The relationship between Greenland and the Trump administration continues to devolve as Second Lady Usha Vance’s trip to the Arctic Island has been pared down to just a visit to the Pituffik Space Base. Continue reading “Relationship Between Trump Admin + Greenland Continues To Devolve”
Danish Foreign Minister Lars Løkke Rasmussen sharply responded to Donald Trump’s recent remarks implying that the latest election outcomes in Greenland are “good” for the interests of the United States. Continue reading “Leaders Of Greenland & Denmark Push Back On Trump’s Annexation Remarks”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Rev. Mariann Edgar Budde, the Washington, D.C., Episcopal bishop who asked Trump to have mercy on on frightened LGBTQ people earlier this week, presided over a service honoring gay hate-crime victim Matthew Shepard at the Washington National Cathedral in 2018. Continue reading “Rev. Mariann Budde Honored Matthew Shepard + More News”