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Luke Macfarlane’s New Hallmark Plus Show + Don Lemon + More News

Luke Macfarlane in 'Bros'

Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Luke Macfarlane (above), the star of Hallmark Plus’s new home remodeling show Home Is Where the Heart Is, shares how his religious faith helps him during these scary times for LGBTQ Americans. • LGBTQ Nation: Former cable news anchor Don Lemon says he was sexually harassed by multiple colleagues (men and women) during his time at CNN. Continue reading “Luke Macfarlane’s New Hallmark Plus Show + Don Lemon + More News”

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Murders In Miami + Chappell Roan’s “The Giver” + More News

Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: A Hungarian immigrant is charged with the murders of two elderly gay men in Miami. He could be the first person to receive a mandatory death penalty sentence under a new Florida law. • New Music: Out Grammy Award winning pop star Chappell Roan drops her twangy, country-inspired single “The Giver.” Continue reading “Murders In Miami + Chappell Roan’s “The Giver” + More News”

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Orville Peck And ‘Friends Of Dorothy’ + Another Anti-Trans Bill In TX + More

Orville Peck and Dorothy the Dinosaur

Some news items I thought worth your time: • Salon: A proposed Texas state law would make identifying as transgender a felony calling it “identity fraud.” • OUT: Orville Peck, the masked gay country singer, and The Wiggles, the Australian children’s music group, have teamed up for a new country song that celebrates the queer community and nods to viewers who are in the know – “Friends of Dorothy.” Continue reading “Orville Peck And ‘Friends Of Dorothy’ + Another Anti-Trans Bill In TX + More”

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History Made With WICKED Oscar Win + More News

Paul Tazewell (screen capture)

Some news items you might have missed: • them: Out gay costume designer Paul Tazewell (above) became the first Black man to win an Oscar for ‘Best Costume Design’ last night for his brilliant work on the mega-hit movie musical WICKED. Continue reading “History Made With WICKED Oscar Win + More News”

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Texas Bill Seeks To Ban Gender-Affirming Care For All

Texas Republican seeks to ban all gender-affirming care

A new bill introduced in the Texas House, HB3399, seeks to expand the state’s prohibition on gender-affirming healthcare to include everyone including adults. The current ban concentrated on transgender youth, but we know it wasn’t ever really about “the children.” Continue reading “Texas Bill Seeks To Ban Gender-Affirming Care For All”

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Cynthia Erivo In ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ + TX Gov On Pronouns + More News

Cynthia Erivo (image via Depositphotos/Image Press Agency)

Some news items I thought worth your time: • Variety: Oscar nominee Cynthia Erivo (WICKED) will play the title role in Jesus Christ Superstar at a Hollywood Bowl presentation of the classic Andrew Lloyd Webber and Tim Rice musical this summer. Continue reading “Cynthia Erivo In ‘Jesus Christ Superstar’ + TX Gov On Pronouns + More News”

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Texas: Measles Continues To Spread Among Unvaccinated Students

Texas Governor Greg Abbott

More measles cases are being reported in west Texas with at least 10 cases as of Friday according to The Texas Department of State Health Services. The outbreak has only affected unvaccinated students so far. Eight of the cases were found in Gaines County which (no surprise) has one of the highest levels of vaccine exempt students in the state.. Continue reading “Texas: Measles Continues To Spread Among Unvaccinated Students”

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Missing GOP Congresswoman Has Been Living In Dementia Unit For Months

With the crucial stop-gap spending bill chaos in the House of Representatives this week, reporters in Fort Worth, Texas, wanted to inquire how longtime Rep. Kay Granger (R) planned to vote. But after several efforts to get a response from her office, reporters from the Dallas Express visited her local office and found it cleaned out and shut down. Continue reading “Missing GOP Congresswoman Has Been Living In Dementia Unit For Months”