LGBTQ news and entertainment
In a wildly lop-sided 427-1 vote, the House of Representatives voted today to approve a measure that would require the Department of Justice to release files regarding the convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein. Continue reading “House Votes 427-1 In Favor Of Releasing Epstein Files”
In an abrupt reversal, Donald Trump announced late Sunday that House Republicans should support a measure that would require the Justice Department to release the information it has related to its investigation into convicted sex offender Jeffrey Epstein
Of course, this was after it became clear members of the House have the numbers they need ahead of the closely watched vote. Continue reading “Suddenly, Trump Now WANTS Epstein Files Released”
Donald Trump has ordered the Justice Department and the FBI to investigate Jeffrey Epstein’s ties to Bill Clinton, Larry Summers, Reid Hoffman and other prominent Democrats.
This comes just days after newly-released emails from the Epstein estate renewed focus on Trump’s own history with Epstein. #deflection Continue reading “Trump Orders Inquiry Into Prominent Dems After His Name Appears In Epstein Emails”
Happy Hump Day! Some news items for your mid-week reading.
• New York Times: The House of Representatives voted 222-209 to end federal government shutdown with six Democrats voting to support it, and two Republicans voting against it.
• Daily Dance: Wildlife conservationist Robert Irwin and pro Witney Carson dance a lovely Foxtrot to “Footprints In The Sand” by Leona Lewis in honor of his father, Steve Irwin. It amazes me Robert had no prior dance experience. The icing on the cake is his sister, Bindi, at the end of the dance. Continue reading “House Approves Reopening Govt + Robert Irwin’s Dance Tribute To His Dad + More”
King Charles III has stripped his younger brother Andrew of his prince title and asked the former prince to leave his accommodation at Royal Lodge — actions the palace say were “deemed necessary.” Continue reading “Prince Andrew Stripped Of Royal Title, Told To Leave Royal Residence”
The estate of pedophile Jeffrey Epstein has turned over a load of documents to the House Oversight Committee, including the infamous 2003 “birthday book” that reportedly includes a spicy note from Donald Trump (which he has denied writing). Continue reading “House Committee Obtains Epstein ‘Birthday Book’ Trump Claimed Didn’t Exist”
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”
Some news items you might have missed:
• The Caftan Chronicles: Jon Kinnally, one of the main writers of “Will & Grace” from start to finish, shares with Tim Murphy the baby steps the iconic series had to take to fully come into its gayness. Great read.
• Them: Over the weekend, Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth reposted and endorsed a CNN interview with his church’s pastor Doug Wilson, in which Wilson advocated for, among many things, the reinstatement of U.S. laws criminalizing same-sex relations. Wilson’s contempt for queer people comes at the 5:50 mark below. Continue reading “‘Will & Grace’ Writer On The Show’s Gay Baby Steps + More news”
Some news items for your Thursday:
• Variety: Former Vice President Kamala Harris announced that she will publish a new memoir, “107 Days,” that recounts the roller coaster ride of her 2024 presidential campaign. She makes her first post-2024 appearance tonight on “The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.”
• Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out this week’s round-up of the latest in LGBTQ publications including the PrideFête edition of HotSpots! Magazine. Continue reading “Kamala Harris Memoir ‘107 Days’ + Jinkx Monsoon Shades JK Rowling + More”
U.S. Attorney General Pam Bondi told Donald Trump his name appears in the Epstein files months ago. Continue reading “Attorney General Told Trump His Name Is In Epstein Files Months Ago”