LGBTQ news and entertainment
A federal jury has awarded $500,000 to the widow and estate of a Metropolitan Police officer who committed suicide just days after helping defend the U.S. Capitol from violent rioters on January 6, 2021. Continue reading “Jan6 Rioter Ordered To Pay $500K To Widow Of Late Police Officer”
Some news items you might have missed:
• Billboard Magazine: Check out this list of ‘The 100 Greatest LGBTQ+ Anthems of All Time.’ While it’s impossible to define exactly what makes a song “gay,” this list definitely isn’t straight.
• JoeMyGod: Plastic surgery to create chiseled, masculine jawlines has become very popular among MAGA men in Washington, D.C. Sounds kinda like gender-affirming care to me, no? Continue reading “100 Greatest LGBTQ Anthems + MAGA Men Want Chiseled Chins + More”
Some news items for you: • OUT: Billionaire David Geffen, 82, is divorcing his husband of two years, David Armstrong, 32, with no prenup. Continue reading “Billionaire David Geffen Divorcing Husband Of 2 Years (With No Prenup) + More News”
Prominent Republicans have been quite silent regarding Donald Trump’s pardons and commutations of all J6 rioters. This morning, MSNBC ran a supercut of the violent attack on the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2021, while reading statements from several high-level GOPers at the time of the riots – folks who apparently now have nothing to say about the pardons. Continue reading “MSNBC: Supercut Of Republicans Denouncing J6 Rioters”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: The Rainbow Youth Project, an LGBTQ mental health crisis center, reported over 1,400 calls to its national hotline by early afternoon—a surge that coincided with Trump’s inauguration and the anti-LGBTQ+ policies he outlined. Continue reading “LGBTQ Mental Health Crisis Center Calls Surge + More News”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • The Advocate: A total of 19 U.S. states have enacted new laws impacting adult platforms and gay hookup apps — some of which are preparing for the possibility of a ban. This is how Grindr, Pornhub, and Sniffies are responding to new state restriction laws. Continue reading “How Gay Dating Apps Are Responding To New Restrictions + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Broadway/TV star Sheryl Lee Ralph received The Advocate of the Year award at the Out100 event Wednesday night where she spoke of being inspired by the LGBTQ+ community and shared wisdom about what advocacy means to her. Continue reading “Sheryl Lee Ralph Honored As ‘Advocate Of The Year’ + More News”
Special Counsel Jack Smith has filed a motion to dismiss the January 6th prosecution against Donald Trump. This comes as no surprise since the Department of Justice has a long-standing policy that a sitting president can’t be prosecuted. Continue reading “Special Counsel Moves To Dismiss Jan. 6. Case Against Trump”
Some news items you might have missed: • Boy Culture: Mitzi Gaynor (above), who graced the big screen in South Pacific and headlined Las Vegas stages and spectacular TV specials, died on Thursday at the age of 93 of natural causes. I probably became a performer myself thanks to her awesome TV specials. Continue reading “Mitzi Gaynor Exits The Stage + Tim Walz Stands Up For Queer Youth + More News”
Some news stories you might have missed: • Netflix: Ellen DeGeneres returns for her premieres her Netflix comedy special, Ellen DeGeneres: For Your Approval, on September 24. The final comedy special of her historic career, Ellen gets personal and reveals what she’s been doing since being “kicked out of show business.” Continue reading “Ellen’s Last Comedy Special + New From Julie Williams ‘Just Friends’ + More”