Politics, pop culture and entertainment news of interest to the LGBTQ community
(image via Depositphotos)Some news items you might have missed:
• The Hill: Researchers from Germany say a man has been cured of HIV following a stem cell transplant that was performed after several rounds of chemotherapy, making him the fifth known case of the virus being cured in an individual. Continue reading “5th Patient Cured Of HIV Via Stem Cell Transplant + More News”
Isabella Riley MoodyThe Log Cabin Republicans, the right-wing organization that claims to represent “LGBT conservatives and straight allies who support fairness, freedom, and equality,” has announced its 2023 class of “Outspoken Ambassadors.” Continue reading “Log Cabin Republicans Name Homophobe As An ‘Outspoken Ambassador’”
(screen capture via Twitter)Protesters and counter-protesters faced off in San Antonio last night over an all-ages holiday drag show at the Aztec Theatre as both groups mostly stuck to their side of St. Mary’s Street in downtown San Antonio. Continue reading “Armed Militia Extremists Protest San Antonio Holiday Drag Show”
Charles T. Moran of the Log Cabin RepublicansThe head of Log Cabin Republicans, the gay conservative group which has never been well-received by the full Republican party, issued this statement begging U.S. Senate Republicans to vote in favor of the Respect for Marriage Act. Continue reading “Log Cabin Republicans Beg GOP Senators To Support Same-Sex Marriage Bill”
Transportation Secretary Pete ButtigiegSome news items you might have missed:
• The Guardian: Out Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg clapped back at Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) who recently made dismissive remarks about the Respect for Marriage Act which would protect same-sex marriage in the U.S.
“If he’s got time to fight against Disney, I don’t know why he wouldn’t have time to help safeguard marriages like mine,” Buttigieg said. “I don’t know why this will be hard for a senator or a congressman.” Continue reading “Buttigieg Claps Back At Rubio + More News”
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• The Voice: I’m so happy to see Jim and Sasha Allen, father and son, do so well this season. On top of their genuinely satisfying performances, Sasha is the first trans competitor to make the Top 10. Check out their blind audition below. I’ll be writing about them more… Continue reading “News Round-Up: November 24, 2021”
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• Out: A new study says the true indicator of a person’s erect penis length might be as obvious as the nose on their face. Continue reading “News Round-Up: November 7, 2021”
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• Outsports: Out pro baseball player (and country music songwriter) Bryan Ruby (above) sang the national anthem at Dodger Stadium on Sunday as the Los Angeles Dodgers hosted the San Diego Padres. Continue reading “News Round-Up: September 14, 2021”
A small group of Log Cabin Republicans and other quislings made their way up to San Vicente Boulevard to Santa Monica Boulevard in West Hollywood last night chanting “gays for Trump, gays for Trump.”
Hardly a face mask in sight – which is local ordinance – but who’s surprised?
Shania Twain and her boys (photo: Denise Truscello)Some news items you might have missed:
• Las Vegas: Shania Twain (above), the top-selling female country artist of all time, has announced additional dates for her Las Vegas residency show, “Let’s Go!” at Planet Hollywood Resort & Casino. Bonus – there are shirtless boys in the production as well 🙂
• Advocate: Pose star Billy Porter has clapped back at the homophobes who launched a petition against Sesame Street after it was announced the openly gay actor will be appearing on the long-running children’s show. “If you don’t like it, don’t watch it,” Porter said, according to Page Six. “Like, what about me singing with a penguin has anything to do with what I’m doing in my bedroom?”
• Newsweek: New poll results from Morning Consult released Monday showed all five of the leading contenders for the Democratic presidential nomination (Biden, Sanders, Buttigieg, Bloomberg, Warren) defeating President Donald Trump in hypothetical match-ups.
• SNL: Don’t forget it’s RuPaul Week on Saturday Night Live! Check out the teaser video for Ru’s hosting gig this Saturday.
• Charisma News: Virulently anti-LGBTQ activist Franklin Graham is taking legal action against the 7 venues in the UK that canceled his booked appearances after public outcry over his hate speech.
• Politico: Andrew Yang’s campaign fired dozens of staffers this week after an abysmal finish in the Iowa caucuses, according to four former staffers who were let go. Yang finished sixth in Iowa, receiving just 1 percent of delegates, according to the most recent count.
• Houston Chronicle: The Log Cabin Republicans, a conservative LGBT group, will not have a booth at the Texas GOP Convention yet again. At a recent meeting, the State Republican Executive Committee moved to deny the group the booth. The group has applied for a spot at the event for at least 20 years without success.
• World Of Wonder: In his upcoming book Name Drop, Ross Mathews shares a ‘Mean Girls’ moment from 2007 when The View host Barbara Walters gestured to Mathews backstage at the gabfest and barked, “Who is he and why is he here?”
• The Informant: Jan Peter Meister, a 52-year-old registered sex offender, was arrested after telling federal authorities he drunkenly left a threatening voicemail at Congressman Adam Schiff’s Washington, D.C. office after watching Fox News and googling the congressman’s phone number: “I’m gonna fucking blow your brains out you fucking piece of shit.” Doesn’t he sound nice?