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‘My Brother’s Killer’ Explores 1990 Murder Of Adult Film Star + ‘Heated Rivalry’ Musical + More

Poster for doc-film 'My Brother's Killer'

Some news stories you might have missed:

• Queerty: Filmmaker Rachel Mason’s documentary, My Brother’s Killer, takes a deep dive into the 1990 beheading of adult film star Bill Newton (known professionally as Billy London). For decades his murder gathered dust as a cold case during a time when anti-gay crimes were often met with indifference. The film premiered at SXSW this past week.

• Boy Culture: Yes, there’s already a musicalized version of gay hockey drama Heated Rivalry. Matt Rettenmund shares his thoughts after attending a staged reading in NYC. Continue reading “‘My Brother’s Killer’ Explores 1990 Murder Of Adult Film Star + ‘Heated Rivalry’ Musical + More”

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Anti-Trans Law In Ohio + Yay For Gay TurboTax Ad + More News

Ohio

Some news items you might have missed: • NBC News: The Ohio legislature has voted to override Gov. Mike DeWine’s veto of a bill that bans transition-related medical care for transgender minors and restricts trans athletes’ participation on school sports teams. Ohio joins nearly two dozen GOP-led states that have adopted similar laws. Continue reading “Anti-Trans Law In Ohio + Yay For Gay TurboTax Ad + More News”

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Jury: Doc Found In Aretha’s Couch Is Valid Will + More News

Some news items you might have missed:

• AP News: A Michigan jury has decided that a handwritten document found stuffed in couch cushions at Aretha Franklin’s home after her 2018 death is her valid will. Continue reading “Jury: Doc Found In Aretha’s Couch Is Valid Will + More News”

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News: Stormy Daniels On Trump Indictment + ‘Survivor’ Breakout Star + More

In a new interview, porn star Stormy Daniels called Donald Trump’s indictment vindication: “This pussy grabbed back,"
Stormy Daniels (screen capture)
Some news items you might have missed: • Huffington Post: In a new interview, porn star Stormy Daniels called Donald Trump’s indictment “vindication.” “I am fully aware of the insanity of it being a porn star. But it’s also poetic; this pussy grabbed back,” she said. Continue reading “News: Stormy Daniels On Trump Indictment + ‘Survivor’ Breakout Star + More”

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Hunky Doctor’s Stolen Pics, Ketchup + More News

At least 7 scammers have stolen the photos of Dr. Scott Liptzin in order to cheat people out of money on Grindr and Instagram
Dr. Scott Liptzin (via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • VICE: Photos and videos of Dr. Scott Liptzin (above), a licensed physiotherapist in New York (straight, married father of three), were stolen from his Instagram account and used by scammers in catfishing schemes as erotic masseurs. The scammers promised “body-to-body” naked sessions that would consist of erotic sexual encounters. Continue reading “Hunky Doctor’s Stolen Pics, Ketchup + More News”

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News Round-Up: May 16, 2022

Karine Jean-Pierre (photo via White House – public domain)
Some news stories you might have missed: • The Advocate: Karine Jean-Pierre held her first briefing as White House press secretary on Monday. Jean-Pierre, a lesbian and longtime political activist, is the first out member of the LGBTQ+ community to be White House press secretary. She is also the first Black person in the job. Continue reading “News Round-Up: May 16, 2022”

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Finland Announces Plan To Join NATO, Sweden Expected To Follow

Finland has announced plans to join NATO
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Russian President Vladimir Putin has made clear in failed negotiations with leaders in Ukraine he did not want Ukraine to join NATO. According to reports, he didn’t want the military alliance that includes the UK, France, Spain, Italy, Poland and more, to get closer to Russian borders. But now, it seems Putin is going to get exactly what he didn’t want. Continue reading “Finland Announces Plan To Join NATO, Sweden Expected To Follow”

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As Trump Exits NATO Summit: “I’m A Very Stable Genius”

As he left the NATO summit in Brussels, Donald Trump told reporters "I'm very consistent. I'm a very stable genius."
Donald Trump holds press event as he departs NATO summit

Although he has not held a proper press conference in over a year on American soil, as Donald Trump departed the NATO summit in Brussels, he took questions from reporters for over half an hour.

Along the way he reiterated that Russian President Vladimir Putin is not an enemy, dismissed concerns of protests during his visit to Britain, and claimed the other NATO allies had agreed to up their defense spending thanks to his requests to do so.

At one point, a journalist asked, “We understand your message, but some people ask themselves, will you be tweeting differently once you board the Air Force One?”

Trump responded, “No, that’s other people that do that I don’t. I’m very consistent. I am a very stable genius.”

In front of the whole world. Jesus.

Watch below.

(h/t JoeMyGod)

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First Gentleman Of Luxembourg Proudly Joins Spouses Of World Leaders At NATO Conference

People Magazine reports that Gauthier Destenay, the First Gentleman of Luxembourg, joined the female partners of world leaders for dinner at the current conference of NATO leaders in Belgium.

The gathering took place at the Royal Castle in Brussels.

Prime Minister Bettel, 44, and Belgian architect Destenay entered a civil partnership in 2010 and married in 2015 after Luxembourg’s legislators approved gay marriage. Bettel became the first openly gay Prime Minister of Luxembourg in December 2013, after an election campaign in which his sexuality was not a secret nor an issue.

Bettel is the world’s only gay head of government since Iceland’s former Prime Minister Johanna Sigurðardóttir, a lesbian, and Belgium’s Elio Di Rupo finished their mandates in 2013 and 2015 respectively.