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La Voix Joins ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ + CVS Health Says No To New HIV Med + More News

Drag superstar La Voix is joining the cast of 'Strictly Come Dancing'

Some news items for you as you head into the weekend:

• The Advocate: CVS Health has denied coverage for a new HIV prevention drug – Gilead’s Yeztugo, generic name lenacapavir (LEN) – despite it being nearly 100 percent effective, citing in part the medication’s high cost.

• Pink News: Drag superstar La Voix (RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, Queen of the Universe) will be kicking up her heels as a contestant on the popular reality dance competition Strictly Come Dancing. Continue reading “La Voix Joins ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ + CVS Health Says No To New HIV Med + More News”

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Lebanon Moves To Ban ‘Barbie’ Movie + More News

R-L Margot Robbie as Barbie, and Ryan Gosling, as Ken, in Greta Gerwig’s “Barbie” (photo: Warner Bros.)
Some news items you might have missed: • ABC News: “Barbie” is set to open in the Middle East, but Lebanon and Kuwait are moving to ban the film for “promoting homosexuality.” There are no overt references to LGBTQ rights in the film. Continue reading “Lebanon Moves To Ban ‘Barbie’ Movie + More News”

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Ben Cohen Makes His Acting Debut + More News

Ben Cohen
Ben Cohen (image via official Facebook)
Some news items you might have missed: • Metro Weekly: Rugby champ and longtime LGBTQ ally Ben Cohen makes his acting debut in the coming-of-age, coming-out episode “SuperBen”in Dekkoo’s new queer-themed British anthology series Patterns. Continue reading “Ben Cohen Makes His Acting Debut + More News”

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Vegas Hunks Star In HGTV Renovation Show + More News

HGTV is set to debut the new home renovation series "Flip The Strip" on July 10 starring  four hunky stars of the Las Vegas stage show Australia’s Thunder from Down Under.
The men of “Flip The Strip” (photo: HGTV)
Some news stories you might have missed: • Instinct Magazine: HGTV is set to debut the new home renovation series “Flip The Strip” on July 10 starring  four hunky stars of the Las Vegas stage show Australia’s Thunder from Down Under. Continue reading “Vegas Hunks Star In HGTV Renovation Show + More News”

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News: All-Gender Restrooms, Joaquin Phoenix + More

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Some news stories you might have missed: • The Advocate: Illinois state Sen. Neil Anderson (R) is getting backlash after saying all-gender restrooms would drive him and other fathers to violence. Anderson said he would “beat the living p—” out of any “guy” who entered a restroom where his daughter was present. Continue reading “News: All-Gender Restrooms, Joaquin Phoenix + More”

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Florida’s Don’t Say Gay Law Goes Into Effect + More News

After Florida's 'don't say gay' law took effect Monday, teachers reported being discouraged from putting pictures of their same-sex spouse on their desk, teachers and staff members will be disallowed from wearing rainbow articles of clothing, and “Safe Space” stickers aimed at LGBTQ students may have to be removed from doors. Some news items you might have missed: • WFTV: After Florida’s ‘don’t say gay’ law took effect Monday, teachers reported being discouraged from putting pictures of their same-sex spouse on their desk, teachers and staff members will be disallowed from wearing rainbow articles of clothing, and “Safe Space” stickers aimed at LGBTQ students may have to be removed from doors. Continue reading “Florida’s Don’t Say Gay Law Goes Into Effect + More News”

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Campaign Strategy: ‘Stable Genius’ Announces Blue States Have ‘Gone To Hell’

Donald Trump

Here’s a campaign strategy I’ve never seen in presidential politics. Donald Trump took to Twitter today to demonize several states including California, New York, and Illinois. According to Trump, the Golden State is “going to hell,” the Empire State has “gone to hell,” and the Land of Lincoln “has no place to go.” Why would a president of the “United States” attack Americans in such a manner? And by the way, does the Donald forget there are Republicans running for public office in those states?