LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items you might have missed:
• Boy Culture: Excellent review of the new gay biker-themed drama Pillion (lead photo) starring Alexander Skarsgård as “a commanding Dom in an uncompromisingly queer film that fluctuates between the hard shell and the soft underbelly of a uniquely gay male way of life.” Now playing in select theaters. Continue reading “Alexander Skarsgård ‘Pillion’ Captivates Audiences + More News”
Some news items you might have missed:
• The Advocate: The Justice Department is considering restricting gun ownership for transgender people, following a deadly mass shooting at a Catholic church school in Minneapolis, in which the perpetrator has been alleged to be trans.
• Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out the latest in LGBTQ publications this week including Between The Lines rounding up a list of Winter Pride events across the country. Continue reading “DOJ Considering Gun Restrictions For Trans People + More LGBTQ News”
Some news items for you as you head into the weekend:
• The Advocate: CVS Health has denied coverage for a new HIV prevention drug – Gilead’s Yeztugo, generic name lenacapavir (LEN) – despite it being nearly 100 percent effective, citing in part the medication’s high cost.
• Pink News: Drag superstar La Voix (RuPaul’s Drag Race UK, Queen of the Universe) will be kicking up her heels as a contestant on the popular reality dance competition Strictly Come Dancing. Continue reading “La Voix Joins ‘Strictly Come Dancing’ + CVS Health Says No To New HIV Med + More News”
Some news items that caught my eye: • The Guardian: Deputy Joseph Benza III, of the LA Sheriff’s Department, has pleaded guilty to beating and arresting a trans man in February 2023 for flipping the middle finger. Eight other deputies were dismissed for helping Benza cover up his false police report. Continue reading “LA Sheriff’s Deputies Dismissed For Covering Up Trans Beating + More News”
Just before the Atlanta Falcons’ final game of the season, cheerleader Ben Ajani was on the field when he was asked to head upstairs for a promotional appearance. Imagine his surprise when his boyfriend appeared and proposed. Continue reading “Falcons Cheerleader Gets Engaged At Final Game Of The Season”
Some news items you might have missed: • Even though his iPhone didn’t recognize his newly-32-year-old face this morning, I’m thinking Alex Abramov (above) will find a way to soldier on… • Rugby Australia has declared its intention to terminate Israel Folau’s contract over his anti-LGBTQ social media posts. • Donald Trump’s transgender military ban went into effect today. Nearly 15,000 Americans who signed up to put their lives on the line for the US could be impacted (read that ‘discharged’) by the new policy. • A Trump-supporting Oklahoma woman has been arrested after confessing to a spree of racist vandalism that targeted black, transgender and Jewish residents in two towns. • Two male dancers have joined the New England Patriots cheerleading team. • Check out the latest single from P!nk, “Can We Pretend,” from her upcoming album Hurts 2B Human out April 26. P!nk makes me feel good. I like her music, I like her musical perspective on life. If you’ve never seen her in concert (and I’m not a concert kinda guy) you have to go. It’s a totally feel-good experience. And I love that a lyric in this song is “Can we pretend that we both like the president?”