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Major Advance In HIV Treatment + Fuzzy Bellies + More

HIV

Some news stories you might have missed:

• LGBTQ Nation: An HIV expert at the University of California, San Francisco, presented evidence this week of a major advance in the search for a “functional cure” for HIV infection.

After a single infusion of immune cells engineered to recognize HIV, the virus in two study participants was suppressed to undetectable levels.

• Instagram: In praise of ‘fuzzy bellies’ – Trader Tony on the GAY ASS podcast. Continue reading “Major Advance In HIV Treatment + Fuzzy Bellies + More”

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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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CVS Now Covers Injectable PrEP + Joel Kim Booster Marries + More

Injectable PrEP

Some news items for you as we get over this Hump Day:

• Gay City News: CVS is now covering Gilead’s long-acting, highly effective injectable PrEP lenacapavir, marketed under the brand name Yeztugo.

• Queerty: Comedian Joel Kim Booster tied the knot with his partner John Michael Sudsina after four years together. Continue reading “CVS Now Covers Injectable PrEP + Joel Kim Booster Marries + More”

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National PrEP Day + Trump Kills Massive Solar Energy Project + More

National PrEP Day via mistr

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

• The Advocate: Today is the first National PrEP Day — a new annual event dedicated to spreading information and awareness around HIV prevention, launched by MISTR, the largest tele-health platform for sexual health in the U.S.

• Mediaite: Republican candidate for governor of Virginia, current Lt. Gov Winsome Earle-Sears, raised some eyebrows during Thursday night’s debate when she said firing someone from their job for being gay is “not discrimination.” Continue reading “National PrEP Day + Trump Kills Massive Solar Energy Project + More”

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‘Broadway Bares’ Record-Breaking Haul + SCOTUS Rules In Favor Of PrEP Coverage + More

Broadway Bares 2025 raises record-breaking $2.4 million

Some news items from the day:

• Boy Culture: Terrific recap/review of this year’s strip-tastic Broadway Bares event which scored a record-breaking $2,447,967 for Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS. Tons and tons of photos at the link. Continue reading “‘Broadway Bares’ Record-Breaking Haul + SCOTUS Rules In Favor Of PrEP Coverage + More”

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‘Love On The Spectrum’ + PrEP At SCOTUS + More News

Tina Zhu X Caruso and Pari Kim on 'Love On The Spectrum'

Some news items you might have missed: • Pride.com: Pari Kim from Netflix’s Love on the Spectrum opens up about her relationship with Tina Zhu Xi Caruso (above) and her hopes for the future. The couple are the first queer romance on the dating show which follows adults with autism looking for love. Continue reading “‘Love On The Spectrum’ + PrEP At SCOTUS + More News”

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Liam Payne + Google Calendars Drop Pride Month + More News

Liam Payne

Some news items I thought worth your time: • Gay Times: According to a recent report, One Direction singer Liam Payne “wrestled with his sexual identity, compounding his struggles and leading to risky behavior.” Payne died in October 2024 after falling off a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Continue reading “Liam Payne + Google Calendars Drop Pride Month + More News”

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New Luther Vandross Documentary + Twice-Yearly PrEP Shot + More News

New Luther Vandross documentary

Some news items I thought worth your attention: • Coming Soon: “Luther: Never Too Much” chronicles the story of Luther Vandross using rarely seen archives and interviews with his closest friends and musical collaborators including Mariah Carey, Dionne Warwick, Valerie Simpson and Roberta Flack. In theaters November 1. Continue reading “New Luther Vandross Documentary + Twice-Yearly PrEP Shot + More News”