Politics, pop culture and entertainment news of interest to the LGBTQ community
Some news items you might have missed:
• The Advocate: The creator of the virulently anti-LGBTQ social media account Libs of TikTok celebrated her front-page coverage of the threats and harassment of hospitals, schools, and libraries that follow her evil posts. Continue reading “Hater Celebrates Inspiring Threats Of LGBTQs + More News”
Chasten and Pete Buttigieg (image via Instagram)Some news items you might have missed:
• LGBTQ Nation: Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg competed in the IRONMAN 70.3 triathlon over the weekend, and social media exploded with kudos. Continue reading “Pete Buttigieg Competes In Ironman Triathlon + More News”
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg was asked during an interview on CNN this morning for his thoughts on the very odd campaign ad from Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ presidential campaign.
As usual, Pete had the perfectly “shaded” response. Continue reading “Pete Buttigieg Artfully Shades DeSantis ‘Oiled-Up Shirtless Bodybuilder’ Campaign Ad”
L-R Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg, Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO)Far-right Rep. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) has a habit of attempting to troll Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg when anything goes wrong in the transportation sector.
But Boebert isn’t an especially clever person, which became glaringly apparent this week when one misplaced tweet earned an epic clap-back from Buttigieg. Continue reading “Lauren Boebert Attempts Trolling Pete Buttigieg Resulting In Epic Fail”
Elton JohnSome news items you might have missed:
• Variety: An event for Television Academy members Monday night was not just about celebrating the success of Disney+’s live-streamed Elton John/Dodger Stadium special from last November, but about reminding potential voters that the star lacks just one vowel in his EGOT crown. Continue reading “News: Could Elton John Get His EGOT Soon? + More”
Johnny Haught (2nd from left) with some of his MMA fighters (via Instagram)Some news items you might have missed:
• Outsports: MMA coach Johnny Haught and his fighters are offering to provide security services for the performers of a West Virginia drag brunch. Their message to haters: “Bring it.” Continue reading “MMA Coach Offers Security Services For Drag Brunch + More News”
In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast, Missouri lawmakers are considering the most extreme “Don’t Say Gay” bill in the country. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Missouri’s “Don’t Say Gay” Bill, Neil Patrick Harris & The Latest In George Santos News”
Some news items you might have missed:
• New York Daily News: After 20 years, the New York City Fire Department has called an end to its famous “Calendar of Heroes” beefcake calendar. First published in 2003, the $16 calendar generated between $150,000 to $250,000 a year for the FDNY Foundation. Continue reading “NY Fire Dept Cancels Beefcake Calendar + More News”
Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg (screen capture)Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg schooled Fox News host Bret Baier when the talking head tried a “gotcha” question. Let’s say it did not go well for Baier. Continue reading “Buttigieg Schools Fox News Host On Traveling With Husband”
Pete Buttigieg (screen capture)Some news items you might have missed:
• LGBTQ Nation: Folks are wondering if Transportation Sec Pete Buttigieg (who lives in Michigan) will run for the U.S. Senate now that longtime Sen. Debbie Stabenow (D-MI) has announced she won’t be running for reelection in 2024. Continue reading “Pete Buttigieg For U.S. Senate? + More News”