Politics, pop culture and entertainment news of interest to the LGBTQ community
The Supreme Court has rejected Donald Trump’s attempt to block the release of White House documents to the House committee investigating the violent January 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol building. Continue reading “Supreme Court Rejects Trump Attempt To Block Release Of White House Docs”
Jon Moseley, attorney for Stewart Rhodes – who was charged with seditious conspiracy yesterday for his alleged role in the violent January 6 invasion of the Capitol building – tried to explain his client’s planning as a “fanciful idea.” Continue reading “Lawyer: Oath Keepers Planning Was Just “Their Fanciful Idea””
The Justice Department charged 11 people, including Stewart Rhodes – founder of the far-right militia known as the Oath Keepers – with “seditious conspiracy” for their alleged roles in the violent January 6 invasion of the U.S. Capitol. Continue reading “Oath Keepers Charged With Seditious Conspiracy For Alleged Roles In Capitol Invasion”
Catching up on some of the day’s headlines:
• Instagram: Zac Efron celebrated the new year by sharing a shirtless thirst trap featuring the muscular Efron in a watery oasis. In 2021, the Baywatch actor picked up a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Host for a Daytime Program for his Netflix series “Down To Earth with Zac Efron.” He’s currently filming Season 2 of the docu-series. Continue reading “News Round-Up: January 6, 2022”
In an interview with ABC News correspondent Jonathan Karl, Donald Trump called January 6, the day of the Capitol riot, “a very beautiful time” with “loving people.” Continue reading “Trump Calls Jan 6 Invasion “Beautiful Time” With “Loving People””
Catching up on some of today’s headlines:
• LGBTQ Nation: LGBTQ people (including me above) have been much better at getting vaccinated than straight people. A new study shows why there are so few LGBTQ anti-vaxxers. Continue reading “News Round-Up: November 12, 2021”
Scott Fairlamb, a New Jersey gym owner and former MMA fighter who violently attacked a police officer during the January 6 Capitol invasion, was sentenced to 41 months in prison on Wednesday. Continue reading “Former MMA Fighter Gets 41 Months In Prison For Jan 6 Violence”
Two organizers of the January 6 Capitol rally have told Rolling Stone several members of Congress and officials from the White House took part in planning the protest that turned violent. Continue reading “Report: Jan 6 Organizers Say Members Of Congress Helped Plan Rally That Turned Violent”
Some news items you might have missed:
• GQ Magazine UK: Billy Porter on the Actors Fund of America when he found out he was HIV positive: “They showed up for me and saved my life. I’m so grateful that there was some place for me to go where I was not shamed but instead lifted up and supported so I could get back on my feet. And now look at what has happened, all because someone cared enough to help.” Continue reading “News Round-Up: October 8, 2021”
Some news items you might have missed:
• The Pups: I know Brody is used to being in the spotlight in my social media, but his mama Scarlett is a star in her own right – as you can see in the snap above by the pool today 🙂 Continue reading “News Round-Up: July 27, 2021”