Rosie O’Donnell Has PTSD From Trump Attacks + More News

Rosie O'Donnell has PTSD after being Trump's punchline for 20 years

Some news items I thought worth your time:

People: Rosie O’Donnell (above) says she has PTSD from being Donald Trump’s target for so many years. “It’s like a post-traumatic stress disorder for me, considering it’s been 20 years of him using me as a punchline…It’s very strange to have supposedly the most powerful man in the word be your arch nemesis.”

New Music: The Cowgays drop their latest sassy gay country bop, “Been Done Did That.” Like all their releases thus far, the hooky earworm features clever, queer-centric lyrics. Click image below to take a listen. Continue reading “Rosie O’Donnell Has PTSD From Trump Attacks + More News”

National Day Of The Cowboy + ‘Heartstopper Forever’ + More News

Cowboy (photo: prometeus/Depositphotos)

Some news items for you on this very hot Saturday in Las Vegas:

Queerty: Did you know that the fourth Saturday of July is officially recognized as the “National Day of the Cowboy?” Hit the link for a round-up of gay cowboys on social media. #SaveAHorse

Netflix: A reminder that the Heartstopper Forever finale film is now streaming on Netflix. “True love stories never really end.” Continue reading “National Day Of The Cowboy + ‘Heartstopper Forever’ + More News”

Paxton Wins TX Senate Run-Off + New ‘Heartstopper Forever’ Pics + More

Ethics-challenged Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton

Some news stories you might have missed:

New York Times: Texas Attorney General Ken Paxton (above) has won his GOP run-off against 4-term U.S. Sen. John Cornyn to run for Cornyn’s seat this fall against Democrat James Talarico. Trust and believe, Talarico’s campaign is happier running against ethics-challenged Paxton.

OUT: Netflix has released new, first-look images for the upcoming movie Heartstopper Forever, which will bid a final farewell to young lovers Nick (Kit Conner) and Charlie (Joe Locke). The movie arrives July 17. Continue reading “Paxton Wins TX Senate Run-Off + New ‘Heartstopper Forever’ Pics + More”

Joe Locke Wraps Horror Film ‘Baby’ + Lady Gaga/Doechii Collab + More News

Joe Locke

Some news items for you as we head over Hump Day:

OUT: Looking to life after Heartstopper, Joe Locke (above) has reportedly just wrapped production on a body horror film called Baby where he plays a sex worker who gets pregnant with a “mysterious creature.”

New Music: Lady Gaga & Doechii throw down stunning, fashion-forward visuals for “Runway,” their joint track from the upcoming The Devil Wears Prada 2. Continue reading “Joe Locke Wraps Horror Film ‘Baby’ + Lady Gaga/Doechii Collab + More News”

‘Heartstopper’ Casting News + Tim Cook Steps Down + More

Kit Connor and Olivia Colman in 'Heartstopper' (image via Netflix)

Happy Monday! Some news stories for your perusal:

Gayety: The upcoming Heartstopper Forever, the film finale set to wrap Nick and Charlie’s story, will move forward without Academy Award winner Olivia Colman, who played Nick’s mother in the first two seasons. Anna Maxwell Martin will step into the role for the film.

The Advocate: Apple has announced that Tim Cook, one of the most powerful gay men in business, will step down as CEO later this year. Continue reading “‘Heartstopper’ Casting News + Tim Cook Steps Down + More”

Joe Locke Wins Emmy Award For ‘Heartstopper’

Joe Locke of HEARTSTOPPER fame

The queer coming-of-age drama Heartstopper picked up two trophies at the Children & Family Emmy Awards on March 2, including a major acting honor for star Joe Locke.

Locke took the win in the category for “Outstanding Lead Performer,” beating his on-screen love interest Kit Connor as well as such heavy-weights as Lisa Kudrow and Jude Law. Continue reading “Joe Locke Wins Emmy Award For ‘Heartstopper’”

Latest On ‘Heartstopper’ Finale Movie + More News

Kit Connor and Joe Locke in 'Heartstopper'

Some news items (other than the U.S. attack on Venezuela) for your Saturday perusal.

The Fight: Heartstopper creator Alice Oseman shares that editing for the finale movie of the coming-of-age series is nearly complete and should arrive sometime in 2026.

Queerty: A Grindr user turns to advice columnist Ask Jake after being blocked by two consecutive guys following what seemed like ‘successful’ meet ups – “Is something wrong with me?” Jake is spot-on with his answer. Continue reading “Latest On ‘Heartstopper’ Finale Movie + More News”

‘Heartstopper’ Movie Release Date Announced + More News

Kit Connor and Joe Locke in 'Heartstopper'

Happy Hump Day! Some news items that caught my eye:

Pink News: Alice Oseman, who created the queer web-comic Heartstopper in 2016, has announced the serie’s finale movie now has a scheduled release date of July 2, 2026. #CantWait

Gay Times: 9-1-1 star Oliver Stark reflected on bringing “Evan ‘Buck’ Buckley” and his bisexual storyline to life on September 23, observed as Bi Visibility Day (click to play). Continue reading “‘Heartstopper’ Movie Release Date Announced + More News”

Hillary Clinton Prediction On SCOTUS & Same-Sex Marriage + More News

Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton

Some news items you might have missed:

The Hill: Former Secretary of State Hillary Clinton predicts – “The Supreme Court will do to gay marriage what they did to abortion — they will send it back to the states.”

Instinct Magazine: Heartstopper creator Alice Oseman says there may be some surprises for fans in the upcoming film finale of Nick and Charlie’s love story. “There is a point in the movie where we slightly diverge from the events of volume six, and it takes a slightly different path to get to the ending.” Continue reading “Hillary Clinton Prediction On SCOTUS & Same-Sex Marriage + More News”