LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items from the day:
• X: Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth called the top 900 U.S. military commanders away from their posts around the world to assemble in Washington to tell them to not be fat – “It’s not a good look.”
He said everyone, from top leaders to entry service members, should be in shape. Not sure if he’s told our commander in chief. Continue reading “Hegseth Assembles Military Leaders To Fat Shame Them + More News”
Some news items you might have missed:
• Gay Times: During a recent interview alongside his Plainclothes co-star Tom Blyth, out UK actor Russell Tovey was asked who his favorite onscreen smooch was with. His answer below. Continue reading “Russell Tovey’s Favorite Onscreen Kiss + More News”
In her upcoming memoir, 107 Days, former Vice President Kamala Harris reveals out former Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was her “first choice” for a running mate in her 2024 presidential bid.
In an excerpt published in The Atlantic, Harris shares Buttigieg “would have been an ideal partner—if I were a straight white man.” Continue reading “Harris Says Pete Buttigieg Was Her ‘First Choice’ For Running Mate”
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”
Some news items you might have missed:
• OUT: The head of television at Amazon MGM Studios hinted at the possibility of a second season for Benito Skinner’s offbeat queer YA show, Overcompensating (above), and shared that a writers’ room has begun. Yay! I loved the first season.
• Queerty: We need to talk about that truly shocking gay twist on the latest episode of “The Gilded Age.” Continue reading “‘Overcompensating’ Season 2? + Shocking Twist On ‘The Gilded Age’ + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • Washington Blade: Vice President Kamala Harris delivered a gracious and classy concession speech before a large crowd of supporters this afternoon, following her loss to Donald Trump. “Sometimes the fight takes a while.” Continue reading “Kamala’s Concession Speech + More News”
Vice President Kamala Harris made a surprise appearance last night during SNL’s cold open – instantly becoming a viral moment. Continue reading “Kamala Harris Makes Surprise Appearance In SNL Cold Open”
Some news items you might have missed: • JoeMyGod: Larry Savage Jr. (above), a Trump supporter in Indiana, was arrested for stealing ballots at a public voting machine demonstration in an attempt to undermine confidence in the election process. #dumbassery Continue reading “MAGA Man Steals Ballots + Harris’ Closing Argument + More News”
Recording superstar Beyoncé will appear Friday at a Houston rally for Democratic presidential nominee Kamala Harris, along with country music icon Willie Nelson. Continue reading “Beyoncé Will Appear At Kamala Harris Rally In Houston”
In a spot-on parody, Fox News anchor Bret Baier (Alec Baldwin) welcomes Vice President Kamala Harris (Maya Rudolph) for an interview on Fox News. During the cold open, Baldwin and Rudolph re-created the verbal combat of the Baier/Harris sit down earlier this week, with Baldwin filling the segment with unceasing interruptions and loaded questions. This skit captures so many aspects of the Baier/Harris interview this week and spins them into comedy gold. This is what SNL used to do so perfectly.