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History Of Bear Culture + Live ‘Frozen’ Now Streaming + More News

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• Them: Everything you need to know about the rich history of the bear community.

• Broadway World: The much-anticipated proshot of Frozen is now on Disney+. Recorded onstage at Theatre Royal Drury Lane, the spectacular Tony-nominated stage musical features the cast of the acclaimed London production. Continue reading “History Of Bear Culture + Live ‘Frozen’ Now Streaming + More News”

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Are Muscle Bears The Gay Goldilocks? + More News

The rise of muscle bears (image: Instinct/CoPilot)

Some news items I thought worth your time: • Instinct Magazine: The rise of the “muscle bear” has contributed to a redefinition of what it means to be a bear, in some cases representing a stark departure from the body-positive ethos that originally defined the bear community. Continue reading “Are Muscle Bears The Gay Goldilocks? + More News”

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U.S. To Cut Uganda From Economic Program + More News

Some news items you might have missed: • Washington Blade: The Biden administration will soon remove Uganda from a program that allows African countries to trade duty-free with the U.S. after Ugandan President Yoweri Museveni (above) signed extreme anti-homosexuality legislation into law. Continue reading “U.S. To Cut Uganda From Economic Program + More News”

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JoJo Siwa Broke Up With Girlfriend Because She “Got Used For Views” + More News

JoJo Siwa (image via Facebook)
Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: The break-up of the minute just got realer, as Dance Moms alum JoJo Siwa says she broke up with social media maven Avery Cyrus because she “got used for views and clout.” Continue reading “JoJo Siwa Broke Up With Girlfriend Because She “Got Used For Views” + More News”

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JoJo Siwa Rips Candace Cameron Bure + More News

JoJo Siwa (image via Facebook)
Some news items you might have missed: • Cat fight: Candace Cameron Bure (formerly of Full House fame) said she only wants to make Christmas movies that “keep traditional marriage at the core” — and Jojo Siwa was having none of that! Continue reading “JoJo Siwa Rips Candace Cameron Bure + More News”

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Out Gay Politician Speaks Up For Gay Youth + More News

Australian MP Stephen Bates
Australian MP Stephen Bates (via FB)
Some news items you might have missed: • Edge Media: Ads on Grindr helped him win his campaign in Australia; now newly elected MP (Member of Parliament) Stephen Bates, 29, is speaking up about his traumatic years as a gay youth and vowing to be the role model he once wished for. Continue reading “Out Gay Politician Speaks Up For Gay Youth + More News”

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News Round-Up: January 22, 2021

Haaz Sleiman and Michael Cassidy in 'Breaking Fast'

Haaz Sleiman and Michael Cassidy in 'Breaking Fast'
Haaz Sleiman and Michael Cassidy in ‘Breaking Fast’
Some news items you might have missed: • Pink News: First lady Dr Jill Biden is visiting an LGBTQ health center and HIV/AIDS clinic on her third day in the White House “to highlight and promote support services for cancer patients and caregivers, and hear about the impact of COVID on access to health care, including cancer screenings and prevention efforts.” • Queer Cinema: The gay-themed romantic comedy Breaking Fast, starring Haaz Sleiman and Michael Cassidy (lead image), gets released today on VOD and digital outlets. The acclaimed film offers rare visibility for gay Muslims. Set against the twinkling lights of West Hollywood, Breaking Fast is a romantic comedy that follows Mo, a practicing Muslim still reeling from heartbreak. When an All­-American guy named Kal offers to join him in his nightly Iftars­­ –the traditional meal eaten by Muslims during Ramadan­­– meal after meal, the two start to discover they have more in common than meets the eye.

• Boston Herald: Mark Sahady, 46, of Malden, and Suzanne Ianni, 59, – organizer’s of Boston’s so-called ‘Straight Pride’ event – were arrested for taking part in the violent invasion of the U.S. Capitol building on January 6. Because of course. • Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out Kenneth’s weekly round-up of the what’s what in LGBTQ publications like Michigan’s BTL featuring Brian Michael Smith (below). Transman Brian Michael Smith covers Michigan's BTL • The Nation: Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-NC) has misled the public about training for the Paralympics, just as he misrepresented his education and business history. After saying he “had an opportunity” for the Paralympics with hopes of breaking the 100-meter dash, journalists took a deep dive and couldn’t find any evidence he’d ever competed anywhere. • Instinct Magazine: YouTube star Jojo Siwa (Dance Moms, Nickelodeon) came out via a photo on Twitter.