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Crying George Santos Pleads For Presidential Pardon + More News

George Santos putting on another act

Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: Serial liar former Rep. George Santos (R-NY) cried and begged for a presidential pardon in a recent TV interview saying he’s worried about being “seriously harmed” in prison by immigrants angered by his anti-immigration rhetoric. #NoSympathy • Gay Times: Leo Woodall (The White Lotus) actor and Sebastian Stan (Thunderbolts) are set to play a couple in Justin Kurzel’s upcoming project, Burning Rainbow Farm. Continue reading “Crying George Santos Pleads For Presidential Pardon + More News”

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Memoir By Pentatonix Star’s Mom + Anti-Trans Bills In AZ + More News

The Untold Story of Scott Hoying

Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Arizona Gov. Katie Hobbs vetoed three anti-transgender bills on Friday telling the state’s Republican-controlled legislature to “focus on real issues that matter and impact people’s everyday lives.” • LGBTQ Nation: You must read this moving excerpt from The Untold Story of Scott Hoying, Pentatonix Star, by the singer’s mother, Connie, who shares how she reacted to her son’s coming out and her deep regret for taking him to conversion therapy. I’m a huge fan of the Grammy winning group. Continue reading “Memoir By Pentatonix Star’s Mom + Anti-Trans Bills In AZ + More News”

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LGBTQ Tony Award Nominees To Root For + More News

Cole Escola in "Oh, Mary!" (photo: Emilio Madrid)

Some news items you might have missed: • OUT: With the 2025 Tony Award nominations announced, here’s a list of LGBTQ nominees to root for including “Best Actor” nominees Jonathan Groff and Cole Escola, and “Best Costume Design” nominee Paul Tazewell. • Erin In The Morning: The Trump administration released its pseudoscientific report pushing anti-transgender conversion therapy and junk science. Erin fact-checks the many falsehoods. Continue reading “LGBTQ Tony Award Nominees To Root For + More News”

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Tennis Anyone? + Colton Ford On Leaving OnlyFans + More News

Tennis hunk

Some news items you might have missed: • The Caftan Chronicles: In-depth chat with porn-sensation turned recording artist Colton Ford about his music, leaving OnlyFans, life in Palm Springs and more. • Kenneth-in-the-212: This week’s Tennis Tuesday over at KIT212  is a serious service winner. More at the link. Continue reading “Tennis Anyone? + Colton Ford On Leaving OnlyFans + More News”

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Bert & Ernie In Congress + Miami Beach Pride + More News

Sesame Street characters Bert and Ernie (via Depositphotos)

Some news items you might have missed: • Pink News: Rep. Robert Garcia (D-CA) trolled Republican efforts to defund PBS during a recent congressional hearing, sarcastically asking if beloved Sesame Street characters Bert & Ernie were “part of an extreme homosexual agenda.” Continue reading “Bert & Ernie In Congress + Miami Beach Pride + More News”

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‘White Lotus’ Monologue Rocks The Internet + More News

Sam Rockwell on "White Lotus" (screen capture)

Some news items you might have missed: • OUT: Sam Rockwell’s brilliantly delivered monologue in the latest episode of White Lotus involving gender identity, queer sex, and a journey of self discovery has rocked the internet. Continue reading “‘White Lotus’ Monologue Rocks The Internet + More News”

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Beginning Of Astronauts Return + Antoni Porowski On OUT + More News

Some news items you might have missed: • New York Times: NASA successfully launched a rocket on Friday which will allow the return of two NASA astronauts whose brief scheduled visit to the International Space Station last June was unexpectedly stretched to more than nine months. • The Advocate: Donald Trump says he’s tired of hearing about trans people: “Everything is transgender!” Continue reading “Beginning Of Astronauts Return + Antoni Porowski On OUT + More News”

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‘Mid-Century Modern’ Wraps Production + More News

Some news  items you might have missed: • Gayety: Production on the new sitcom, Mid-Century Modern, has wrapped. The series, described as a gay-themed comedy in the spirit of The Golden Girls (starring Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, Nathan Lee Graham and the late, great Linda Lavin) is set to make its debut on Hulu March 28. Continue reading “‘Mid-Century Modern’ Wraps Production + More News”

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‘WICKED’ Gets Streaming Date + Authorities See No Hate Crime In Trans Murder + More

Some news items you might have missed: • Variety: Mega-hit movie musical WICKED (10 Academy Award nominations and $727 million at the worldwide box office) will begin streaming March 21 on Peacock. The movie’s singalong version will also be available to stream on the same day along with a collection of bonus content. • Gay Times: Authorities say they don’t see evidence of a hate crime in the murder of trans man Sam Nordquist noting, “Sam and his assailants were known to each other, identified as LGBTQ+, and at least one of the defendants lived with Sam in the time period leading up to the instant offense.” Continue reading “‘WICKED’ Gets Streaming Date + Authorities See No Hate Crime In Trans Murder + More”

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Iowa Republicans Want To Expand ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law + More News

Iowa

Some news items you might have missed: • Des Moines Register: Republican lawmakers in Iowa want to expand the state’s ‘Don’t Say Gay’ law (already challenged in courts) from grades K-6 to K-12. So, in the year 2025, high school students shouldn’t know that LGBTQ people exist? Continue reading “Iowa Republicans Want To Expand ‘Don’t Say Gay’ Law + More News”