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News: Judge Orders LGBTQ Books Returned To Libraries + Hugh Sheridan + More

A federal judge in Texas ruled that at least 12 books removed from public libraries by Llano County officials, many because of their LGBTQ content, must be placed back onto shelves within 24 hours.
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Some news stories you might have missed: • The Advocate: A federal judge in Texas ruled that at least 12 books removed from public libraries by Llano County officials, many because of their LGBTQ content, must be placed back onto shelves within 24 hours. Continue reading “News: Judge Orders LGBTQ Books Returned To Libraries + Hugh Sheridan + More”

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DeSantis To Expand Don’t Say Gay Law To Include K-12 Grade

Gov. Ron DeSantis and his ilk are now moving to expand the law to ban classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades.
Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida (image via official Facebook)
Not content with Florida’s initial “Don’t Say Gay” law, Gov. Ron DeSantis and his ilk are now moving to expand the law to ban classroom instruction on sexual orientation and gender identity in all grades. Continue reading “DeSantis To Expand Don’t Say Gay Law To Include K-12 Grade”

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DeSantis Shades Trump: “I Don’t Know What Goes Into Paying Hush Money To A Porn Star”

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis has finally issued a statement on the subject (with an light touch of shade) regarding what appears to be a likely indictment of Donald Trump in connection with 2016 hush money payments to a porn star who said she’d had an affair with him. Continue reading “DeSantis Shades Trump: “I Don’t Know What Goes Into Paying Hush Money To A Porn Star””

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News: Could Elton John Get His EGOT Soon? + More

Elton John
Some 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”

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Japan: Huge Majority Supports Same-Sex Marriage + More News

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Some news items you might have missed: • Reuters: Nearly two-thirds of Japanese believe same-sex marriage should be legally recognized, according to a new survey. Japan is the only country among the Group of Seven nations which does not legally recognize same-sex unions. Continue reading “Japan: Huge Majority Supports Same-Sex Marriage + More News”

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New Poll: DeSantis Beats Trump By Double Digits

L-R Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis, Donald Trump
Get ready for a social media rant from Donald Trump as a new poll from Monmouth University shows Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis would beat the former president in a hypothetical one-on-one matchup for the 2024 Republican nomination. Continue reading “New Poll: DeSantis Beats Trump By Double Digits”

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Gus Kenworthy Would Love To Star In Gay Rom-Com + More News

Gus Kenworthy - who makes a brief cameo in 80 For Brady starring Sally Field, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno and Lily Tomlin - says he'd love to star in a gay rom-com.
Gus Kenworthy (image via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • Instinct Magazine: Out Olympic medalist Gus Kenworthy – who makes a brief cameo in 80 For Brady starring Sally Field, Jane Fonda, Rita Moreno and Lily Tomlin – says his dream is to star in a gay rom-com. Continue reading “Gus Kenworthy Would Love To Star In Gay Rom-Com + More News”

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‘White Lotus’ Star Top Contender For George Michael Biopic + More News

White Lotus star Theo James is the top contender for a big-budget film about George Michael's rise from his days with Wham! to his solo career. Michael died in 2016.
Theo James in ‘White Lotus’ (image via HBO)
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: White Lotus star Theo James is the top contender for a big-budget film about George Michael’s rise from his days with Wham! to his solo career. Michael died in 2016. Continue reading “‘White Lotus’ Star Top Contender For George Michael Biopic + More News”