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Madonna Opens 2026 VMAs Tonight + ‘Damn Yankees’ Heading Back To Bway +

Madonna performing at the 2026 VMA Awards (screen cap)

Some news items you might have missed:

• Deadline: Madonna will open the 2026 VMAs airing live tonight at 7:30pm ET/4:30pm PT on CBS, simulcast on MTV and streaming on Paramount+ (Premium) in the US. The show will be available globally the next day on Paramount+ and MTV.

• Playbill: The classic 1955 musical Damn Yankees will return to Broadway this spring.  Tony/Emmy Award winner Neil Patrick Harris (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) will star as “Applegate” alongside Emmy Award winner Julianne Hough (Dancing With the Stars) as “Lola.” Interestingly, the show’s timeframe will be set in the early 2000s. Continue reading “Madonna Opens 2026 VMAs Tonight + ‘Damn Yankees’ Heading Back To Bway +”

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Madonna Vs. Taylor Swift At MTV Music Awards + More News

Madonna (L) and Taylor Swift (R) - photos via Depositphotos

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• Gayety: It looks like it’s going to be Madonna vs Taylor Swift in a pop diva showdown at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards. Madonna leads the pack with 11 nominations, closely followed by Taylor Swift, who scored nine. Any bets as to who will take the top awards?

• OUT: Here’s what we know (so far) about the upcoming Season 2 of the queer hockey-centered series Heated Rivalry, including new cast members and characters. Continue reading “Madonna Vs. Taylor Swift At MTV Music Awards + More News”

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View With..A Phone? + Kevin Spacey Felt ‘Attacked’ + More News

Four dumbest girls in Athens, Greece

Some news stories for you as we head into the holiday weekend:

• Greece: I really don’t intend to be mean, but…the four in that lead pic chose to sit down at the restaurant I was at tonight with their backs to an incredible view of Athens, Greece. And yes, that’s the Acropolis on the left. #smh

• Attitude Magazine: Oscar winner Kevin Spacey says he felt “attacked” by the LGBTQ community when he came out. Gurl… Continue reading “View With..A Phone? + Kevin Spacey Felt ‘Attacked’ + More News”

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St. Pete Honors Pride Month + New Madonna/Sabrina Carpenter Video + More

The steps leading up to City Hall in St. Petersburg, Florida.

Happy Monday! Some news items for you as we head into the new week:

• BayNews9: The steps of City Hall in St. Petersburg, Florida, have been transformed into an art installation showcasing the colors of the rainbow flag for Pride Month (above).

St. Pete Pride worked with the mayor’s office for months brainstorming ideas after the rainbow crosswalk in the city’s grand central district was painted over last summer.

• New Music: Madonna has released the official music video for “Bring Your Love,” her duet with Sabrina Carpenter. Continue reading “St. Pete Honors Pride Month + New Madonna/Sabrina Carpenter Video + More”

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Madonna Teams With Grindr For Times Square Concert + More News

Madonna performs Times Square mini-concert promoted by Grindr

Some news items for you as we head into the weekend:

• Boy Culture: Madonna performed a 20-minute streaming mini-concert in Times Square sponsored by Grindr, and Matt Rettenmund was there for all of it. Tons of photos at the link.

• LGBTQ Nation: The veteran NPR journalist who broke the story of out serial liar George Santos being investigated for insider trading, says Santos threatened him in a phone call predicting “a gun in your face” for reporting the investigation. Continue reading “Madonna Teams With Grindr For Times Square Concert + More News”

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Madonna Surprises Crowd At The Abbey + Josh Hutcherson + More News

Madonna at The Abbey (screen captures)

Some news items as we close out the weekend:

• Boy Culture: Madonna made a “surprise” appearance at the Abbey for about 25-30 minutes playing club mixes from her upcoming album Confessions on a Dance Floor: Part II.

• GQ Magazine: Not for nothing, Josh Hutcherson is looking oh-so-handsome in his recent photoshoot for GQ. Continue reading “Madonna Surprises Crowd At The Abbey + Josh Hutcherson + More News”

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Lance Bass Shares Sweet Story How Bandmate Found Out He Was Gay + More

Lance Bass and NSYNC (via Depositphotos)

Some news stories I thought worth your time:

• Pink News: Former NSYNC star Lance Bass shared a sweet story of how fellow bandmate Joey Fatone accidentally became the first band member to find out he was gay. Continue reading “Lance Bass Shares Sweet Story How Bandmate Found Out He Was Gay + More”

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Zane Phillips On ‘The Comeback’ + Lil Nas X Assault Charges Dismissed + More News

Zane Phillips (image via Depositphotos)

Some news stories you might have missed:

• X: I am not mad at hottie Zane Phillips (above) looking oh-so-buff in the latest episode of “The Comeback” (below) starring Lisa Kudrow. Continue reading “Zane Phillips On ‘The Comeback’ + Lil Nas X Assault Charges Dismissed + More News”