Eric Bourne and Stephen Carpenter (photo: Richard Turner)
News Round-Up: April 27, 2022
The queens demonstrate ‘Lip Sync for your Life’ for Kelly Clarkson
News Round-Up: April 22, 2022
Rep. Madison Cawthorn (images via Politico)
News Round-Up: April 19, 2022
Some news items you might have missed: • Axios: Netflix’s stock sunk more than 20% in after-hours trading Tuesday after the streaming giant said it lost 200,000 subscribers in the first quarter — its first subscriber loss in a decade.
NEW: Netflix lost subscribers for the first time in a decade, sending its stock down 20% https://t.co/yBPZmMDmbp
— Axios (@axios) April 19, 2022
• Out: Bob the Drag Queen won’t be walking purse first into the RuPaul’s Drag Race All Stars 7 werkroom because she never got invited to be on this special “all-winners” season. • Variety: Ezra Miller has been arrested for second-degree assault in Hawaii, less than four weeks after the “Flash” and “Fantastic Beasts” star was arrested for disorderly conduct and harassment.
Ezra Miller has been arrested for second-degree assault in Hawaii, less than four weeks after the “Flash” and “Fantastic Beasts” star was arrested for disorderly conduct and harassment. https://t.co/Sog7lkh8wA
— Variety (@Variety) April 19, 2022
• Florida Politics: Gov. Ron DeSantis of Florida is ticked off at Disney for criticizing his “Don’t Say Gay” legislation. So now he’s having a special session of the state lawmakers “take a look” at Disney World’s self-government deal that’s been in place for decades. • HuffPost: Rep. Adam Kinzinger (R-IL) “would really love” to run against Donald Trump for president in 2024. “Even if he crushed me, like in a primary, to be able to stand up and call out the garbage is just a necessary thing, regardless of who it is. I think it’d be fun.”
Kinzinger tells @lizskalka it would be “fun” to run against Trump in a primary.
“Even if he crushed me…to be able to stand up and call out the garbage is just a necessary thing, regardless of who it is” https://t.co/QxZJUCt14p — Igor Bobic (@igorbobic) April 18, 2022
• Raw Story: A former aide to Trump-loving Rep. Madison Cawthorn (R-NC) is filing a brutal employment-related complaint against Cawthorn describing him as a “bad person” and “habitual liar” who’s “going to say and do anything he can to your face but behind your back he’s completely opposite.” • Good Morning Britain: Millionaire businessman Andrey Stavnitser saw from his home’s webcams that Russian soldiers were deploying equipment from the expansive mansion, so he gave the location co-ordinates to the Ukraine military and told them to bomb the home. https://youtu.be/AWzk_nURvCc
News Round-Up: January 18, 2022
Some news items you might have missed: • NewNowNext: World of Wonder announces the 9 queens from different Drag Race franchises around the world who will go wig-to-wig to be crowned the first global drag superstar on RuPaul’s Drag Race U.K. Versus the World. Continue reading “News Round-Up: January 18, 2022”
News Round-Up: December 21, 2021
Some news items you might have missed: • Instinct Magazine: RuPaul’s Drag Race is taking the massively successful franchise to new heights with RuPaul’s Drag Race: UK Versus The World. Producer’s describe the show as “nine international members of ‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ royal alumni battling it out for the crown. Continue reading “News Round-Up: December 21, 2021”
News Round-Up: December 6, 2021
Some news items you might have missed: • Twitter: I haven’t had time to watch Colton Underwood’s Netflix series “Coming Out Colton.” But apparently the last few minutes tries to connect his coming out with the legacy of Stonewall, Harvey Milk and Marsha P. Johnson…? Continue reading “News Round-Up: December 6, 2021”
Podcast: Out NFL Player Carl Nassib, RuPaul At The Emmys & More
In this week’s headlines: • Colorado Gov. Jared Polis made history as the first out governor to get married while in office Continue reading “Podcast: Out NFL Player Carl Nassib, RuPaul At The Emmys & More”
News Round-Up: September 2, 2021
Some news items you might have missed: • Instinct Magazine: Johnny Sibilly (Pose, Hacks), Candace Grace (Acts of Crime), Devin Way (Grey’s Anatomy), Ryan O’Connell (Special), and Fin Argus (Clouds) will join the cast of the upcoming reboot of Queer As Folk as series regulars. Continue reading “News Round-Up: September 2, 2021”
News Round-Up: July 23, 2021
Some news items you might have missed: • Instinct Magazine: RuPaul’s Drag Race is returning to Las Vegas, bringing six sexy Pit Crew members with it. And for the most part, it’ll be a totally new cast of sexy men (above). Check them out at the link. • Out Music: Belgian pop superstar Max Colombie, (aka Oscar and the Wolf) unveils his brand-new single and music video “Oliver.” The sultry single serves up a tropical beat and shimmering synths as Colombie’s sensual voice draws us further into his poolside dreamworld.
• Washington Blade: Louisiana lawmakers failed to override Gov. John Bel Edwards’ (D) veto last month of a bill that would have barred trans girls and women from participating on athletic teams or in sporting events designated for girls or women at elementary, secondary and postsecondary schools. • Family Equality: This short two-minute video, released in advance of Parents Day on Sunday, offers a lighthearted but thorough explanation of the discrimination, bias, and disproportionate financial outlays same-sex couples can face on their journey to parenthood.
• Outsports: The Olympics always drive huge LGBTQ viewership. Here are 8 events at the Tokyo Olympics likely to be popular with LGBTQ viewers. • Deadline: Billy Porter’s directorial debut for Orion Pictures – What If? – will star Black transgender actress Eva Reign in the upcoming high school rom-com. https://www.instagram.com/p/CRhoOsyH2vf/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link