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Valentine’s Day + Out Speedskater Makes Olympic History + More News

Happy Valentine's Day

Happy Valentine’s Day! Some news items I thought worth your time:

• Queerty: These gay couples (and singles!) of all ages are celebrating this Valentine’s Day by sharing their V-Day pics.

• Outsports: U.S. speedskater Conor McDermott-Mostowy made history this week, becoming the first out gay male Olympic speedskater as he competed in the men’s 1,000 meters. While he didn’t make the podium, he did land in the top ten for his event. Continue reading “Valentine’s Day + Out Speedskater Makes Olympic History + More News”

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Justice Alito: ‘Not Pushing’ To Overturn Same-Sex Marriage Ruling + More News

Official Supreme Court photo 2022

Happy Monday! Some news items I thought worth your time:

• Them: Supreme Court Justice Samuel Alito claimed that he was not pushing to overturn Obergefell v. Hodges — which established same-sex marriage rights across the U.S. — in a speech to a conservative law school last week, as the Court decides whether to revisit that decision.

• Kenneth-in-the-212: Kenneth rounds up the tennis news from the weekend including all the ATP beef that’s fit to print. Continue reading “Justice Alito: ‘Not Pushing’ To Overturn Same-Sex Marriage Ruling + More News”

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Gay Blackhawk Pilot Runs For Congress + VMA Nominations + More News

Chris Gallant announces run for Congress (image via campaign)

Some news items you might have missed:

• Politico: Chris Gallant is an out gay Black Hawk pilot, Army veteran, national guardsman, former air traffic controller, and volunteer firefighter who’s launched his bid to oust Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY). Continue reading “Gay Blackhawk Pilot Runs For Congress + VMA Nominations + More News”

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Baylor University Returns LGBTQ Study Grant + More News

Baylor University

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• The Advocate: Baylor University is returning a $643,000 grant to study women and LGBTQ+ people in the church just two weeks after receiving it.

• Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out this week’s round-up of the latest in LGBTQ publications including the 2025 swimsuit issue of the Dallas Voice. Continue reading “Baylor University Returns LGBTQ Study Grant + More News”

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Las Vegas: Chippendales To Open Custom-Designed Theater At Planet Hollywood

The Chippendales are heading to their new custom-designed theater at Planet Hollywood in Las Vegas

The oh-so-sexy men of Chippendales are set to take their legendary show to new heights with a move to their own dedicated theater at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino in Las Vegas, beginning July 3, 2025. Continue reading “Las Vegas: Chippendales To Open Custom-Designed Theater At Planet Hollywood”

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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Live!’ In Las Vegas + Demi Lovato In PV + More News

The cast of 'RuPaul's Drag Race Live!' in Las Vegas

Some news items you might have missed: • Las Vegas: Following its fabulous 1000th performance last month, RuPaul’s Drag Race Live! is turning up the heat this summer with a glam-packed new cast at Flamingo Las Vegas. Joining the cast are Jimbo, winner of RPDR All Stars Season 8, and Sapphira Cristál, runner up and ‘Miss Congeniality’ from RPDR Season 16. Continue reading “‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Live!’ In Las Vegas + Demi Lovato In PV + More News”

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Las Vegas Cybertruck Driver Identified As U.S. Army Service Member

UPDATE: Las Vegas Sheriff Kevin McMahill said Thursday that investigators think the Tesla Cybertruck explosion outside a Trump International Hotel on Wednesday was probably a suicide.

The driver of the Tesla Cybertruck that exploded in front of Donald Trump’s Las Vegas hotel has been identified as 37-year-old Matthew Livelsberger – a U.S. Army active service member. Continue reading “Las Vegas Cybertruck Driver Identified As U.S. Army Service Member”

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Tesla Explodes In Front Of Las Vegas Trump Hotel + More News

(screen capture via Instagram)

Some news items that caught my eye: • Las Vegas Review Journal: One person was killed and seven suffered minor injuries when a Tesla Cybertruck exploded (screen capture above) in front of the entrance to Trump International Hotel here in Las Vegas early Wednesday morning. Continue reading “Tesla Explodes In Front Of Las Vegas Trump Hotel + More News”