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Meta Removes, Then Restores, Gay LA Nightclub Accounts + More

Gay nightclub

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• The Advocate: Meta had to be shamed into restoring gay nightclubs’ pages on Facebook and Instagram after they were stripped of their accounts. The company only relented when politicians and the media got involved.

• The Hollywood Reporter: Hudson Williams shares how it felt to get back to work on Heated Rivalry after the show became a huge hit, making him and Connor Storrie famous overnight. Continue reading “Meta Removes, Then Restores, Gay LA Nightclub Accounts + More”

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Report: Officer Searched Ex-Girlfriend’s License Plate 10K Times Using Flock Cameras

Police officer in Lufkin, Texas, is accused of using Flock cameras to track an ex-girlfriend's car over 10,000 times

We’ve seen a lot of reports lately about some members of law enforcement abusing their access to Flock cameras, which police use across the country to track cars via their license plates.

Here’s just one example, reported by the East Texas Banner, about a police officer in Lufkin, Texas, who is accused of using Flock cameras to repeatedly track people in his personal life, including searching an ex-girlfriend’s license plate more than 10,000 times. Continue reading “Report: Officer Searched Ex-Girlfriend’s License Plate 10K Times Using Flock Cameras”

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Judge Strikes Down Texas Ban On Drag: “Just Don’t Go”

Texas highway sign (via Depositphotos)

In his ruling striking down a Texas drag ban, a federal judge had this advice for folks who are offended by such activities – “Just don’t go.”

He also noted that the legislation was so vaguely written, even the late, great Dolly Parton might have been targeted by the law. Continue reading “Judge Strikes Down Texas Ban On Drag: “Just Don’t Go””

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John Waters Talks Fire Island + GLEE Reunion Coming? + More

John Waters on Finding Fire Island

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

• The Fight: Legendary filmmaker John Waters brings his trademark sharp, affectionate humor to the documentary podcast series Finding Fire Island,  which explores the history of the famed queer enclave.

• OUT: Gay uber producer Ryan Murphy (Popular, Nip/Tuck, American Horror Story, American Crime Story, 9-1-1, Pose, Monster) was recently asked if he’d considered a reboot or reunion show of his beloved TV series GLEE: “Maybe we should revisit that show…”

• Boy Culture: Matt Rettenmund’s latest podcast episode features a chat with legendary Gaiety dancer Rocky, who was prominently featured in Madonna’s “Sex” book. Continue reading “John Waters Talks Fire Island + GLEE Reunion Coming? + More”

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Broadway Bares 2026 Raises Over $2.5 Million + More News

Broadway Bares: License To Strip raises over $2.5 million (image via BroadwayCares)

Some news stories as we head over Hump Day:

• BroadwayCares: Over 200 dancers and 700 volunteers delivered an evening of high-stakes seduction at Sunday night’s Broadway Bares: License To Strip (photo), raising a record-breaking $2.5 million.

As a result, hundreds of thousands of people across the country will receive life-sustaining meals, medication and healthcare. Continue reading “Broadway Bares 2026 Raises Over $2.5 Million + More News”

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Men Who Like Masc Men + Spencer Pratt Rant + More News

Masculine man working out

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

• Queerty: Advice column “Ask Jake” responds to a gay man inquiring if he’s a ‘horrible’ person because he’s attracted to conventionally masculine men versus those who are less so. Jake’s answer is spot-on.

• JoeMyGod: Former reality TV personality/failed Los Angeles mayoral candidate Spencer Pratt went on an unhinged rant on social media: “I’m going to be lighting you up every single day, and now I don’t have to worry about offending CNN viewers…It’s war!” Continue reading “Men Who Like Masc Men + Spencer Pratt Rant + More News”

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Two Polls Show Talarico Leads Paxton In TX Senate Race

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The first poll conducted after this week’s Republican run-off shows Democratic state Rep. James Talarico leading Republican Attorney General Ken Paxton for the U.S. Senate seat, with 47% to 44% support among likely voters.

Talarico garnered the support of 72% of moderates and 64% of independents. Continue reading “Two Polls Show Talarico Leads Paxton In TX Senate Race”