Tag: Kristi Noem

Posted on

Patti LuPone Slays + Photo Book Celebrates Bears + More

Patti LuPone on Atlantis Cruise

Some news stories I thought worth your time:

• Atlantis Cruise: After all the drama of the Atlantis Cruise I’m currently on being denied docking in Turkey and Egypt, LGBTQ ally and Broadway legend Patti LuPone gave two spectacular concerts onboard last night and took this photo of the audience (I’m hidden behind her in the pic).

• Queerty: The new coffee table book  BIGGER by photographer Joseph Wolfgang Ohlert celebrates bigger guys & bear beauty. Continue reading “Patti LuPone Slays + Photo Book Celebrates Bears + More”

Posted on

Report: Kristi Noem’s Hubby Has Secret Double Life

Kristi Noem (screen capture)

Kristi Noem’s really bad month just got worse.

Earlier today, The Daily Mail reported that Bryon Noem, husband of former Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem, leads something of a double life online where he dons fake boobs and skintight leggings to chat with adult performers.

Right up front I’m going to say I don’t judge anyone’s personal kink. But it sure seems inconvenient for the former secretary as this doesn’t really fit the perfectly crafted conservative image she likes to project. Continue reading “Report: Kristi Noem’s Hubby Has Secret Double Life”

Posted on

SNL Skewers Hegseth And Noem In Cold Open + More News

SNL skewers Pete Hegseth and Kristi Noem in cold open

Some news stories for you as we close out the weekend:

• SNL: Last night’s cold open brutally skewered Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth  and outgoing “totally not fired” Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem with spot-on performances by Colin Jost and Ashley Padilla. Lots of funny in here… Continue reading “SNL Skewers Hegseth And Noem In Cold Open + More News”

Posted on

Trump Fires Kristi Noem As Homeland Security Secretary

Donald Trump has fired Kristi Noem as Homeland Security Secretary after a disastrous week of congressional hearings

Donald Trump fired Kristi Noem as his homeland security secretary today and announced plans to replace her with Sen. Markwayne Mullin (R-OK) after her disastrous week of intense questioning from Republican lawmakers during congressional hearings. Continue reading “Trump Fires Kristi Noem As Homeland Security Secretary”

Posted on

Footballer Suspended/Fined For Homophobic Slur + More News

The English Football Association (FA) has fined and suspended a Manchester United player for calling an opposing player a homophobic slur during a game last year.

Some news items as we skip past this Hump Day:

• Them: The English Football Association (FA) has fined and suspended Jack Fletcher, a Manchester United player, for calling an opposing player a homophobic slur during a game last year.

• Variety: Barbra Streisand is reportedly in talks to perform at the 2026 Academy Awards in tribute to Robert Redford, her co-star in The Way We Were. Word is she may sing during the In Memoriam segment of the ceremony. Continue reading “Footballer Suspended/Fined For Homophobic Slur + More News”

Posted on

Kristi Noem Eviscerated By Senate Judiciary Committee

Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem (screen cap)

Homeland Security Secretary Kristi Noem had quite the day testifying before the Senate Judiciary Committee taking well-deserved fire from both Republicans and Democrats.

Noem was called out on various topics from spending $220 million on promotional videos featuring herself to the deadly shooting of Alex Pretti in Minneapolis to a $143 million DHS contract handed to a company owned by the husband of a former assistant. Continue reading “Kristi Noem Eviscerated By Senate Judiciary Committee”

Posted on

François Arnaud’s Upcoming Indie Film + Cynthia Erivo Is ‘Dracula’ + More

"Heated Rivalry" star François Arnaud (lead photo) is poised to enter his leading man era in the upcoming indie film F*cktoys

Some news stories for you on this beautiful Saturday in Las Vegas:

• Queerty: “Heated Rivalry” star François Arnaud (lead photo) is poised to enter his leading man era in the upcoming indie film F*cktoys, where he plays a blonde, rich bad-boy with abs of steel. Continue reading “François Arnaud’s Upcoming Indie Film + Cynthia Erivo Is ‘Dracula’ + More”

Posted on

New Billie Jean King Documentary + Liza Minnelli Memoir + More News

Billie Jean King in the new documentary "Give Me The Ball!" - image via Sundance Institute

Some news items for you:

• OUT: The new Billie Jean King documentary Give Me The Ball!, an official selection at the 2026 Sundance Film Festival this week, is already getting Oscar buzz. Very strong review at the link.

• Kenneth-in-the-212: Liza Minnelli’s memoir – Kids, Wait Till You Hear This! – is heading to a bookstore near you. According to Kenneth, this has “the audiobook will be even better” written all over it. Continue reading “New Billie Jean King Documentary + Liza Minnelli Memoir + More News”

Posted on

Alex Pretti’s Union Calls For Firing Kristi Noem & Stephen Miller

VA hospital ICU nurse Alex Pretti

The American Federation of Government Employees (AFGE), the largest federal employee union, is calling for the immediate termination of Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem and Deputy White House Chief of Staff Stephen Miller for smearing their slain union member Alex Pretti as a “domestic terrorist.” Continue reading “Alex Pretti’s Union Calls For Firing Kristi Noem & Stephen Miller”

Posted on

Karamo Brown No-Show For ‘Queer Eye’ PR + More News

Cast of QUEER EYE Season 8

Some news items you might have missed:

• OUT: Karamo Brown, the ‘culture’ expert on Queer Eye, pulled out of PR appearances on The Today Show and CBS Mornings today due to fears of “bullying” saying in a message he’s been “mentally and emotionally abused for years.” The question is – bullied by whom – his co-stars?

• Queerty: International pop star Ricky Martin was hanging out with Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams in Milan and the internet was having it. Continue reading “Karamo Brown No-Show For ‘Queer Eye’ PR + More News”