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Buck Goes Bi On ‘9-1-1’ + The Return Of ‘The Pitt’ + More

Oliver Stark as 'Buck' on 9-1-1 (photo: Christopher Willard/Disney)

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• Attitude Magazine: Fans of 9-1-1 were left needing a hose down after bisexual character Buck, played by Oliver Stark (above), took part in a steamy hookup with both a man and a woman (played by a real life married couple).

• Queerty: Actor, writer, and comedian Drew Droege chats about his Off-Broadway hit play Messy White Gays, a dark Hitchcock-inspired comedy that’s quickly become one of the most talked-about shows in New York theater.

• Gay Times: Grammy Award-winner Billie Eilish’s timeless love track “Birds of a Feather” has become the most-streamed solo song by a female artist in Spotify history with nearly 3.4 billion streams.

• Gayety: On January 13, the U.S. Supreme Court will hear oral arguments for two cases that challenge state laws in West Virginia and Idaho barring transgender girls from participating on school sports teams that align with their gender identity.

• What To Watch: Season 2 of the Emmy Award-winning medical procedural The Pitt is here, following another shift at Pittsburgh Trauma Medical Center’s ER for Dr. Robby (Noah Wyle) and his team. I absolutely loved the first season. On HBO Max now.

• Politico: The Trump administration’s quick, aggressive response to the Minnesota ICE shooting has prompted quiet concern among some White House allies. Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem’s quick public remarks calling Renee Good a “domestic terrorist” before any investigation could occur is reportedly of particular concern.

• X: An ICE agent in Minnesota asked a woman who was recording him, “Have y’all not learned from the past couple of days?” When she asked what the ‘lesson’ was, he slapped her phone out of her hand.

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Jonathan Bailey On ‘Brokeback’ + New Olympic Policy On Trans Athletes + More

Jonathan Bailey (via Depositphotos)

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• Gay Times: PEOPLE Magazine’s 2025 “Sexiest Man Alive” Jonathan Bailey has revealed the iconic gay-centered film Brokeback Mountain “completely activated” him as a teen.

• New York Times: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is considering a sweeping new policy that could bar both transgender women and some cisgender women with naturally higher testosterone levels from competing in female Olympic events. Continue reading “Jonathan Bailey On ‘Brokeback’ + New Olympic Policy On Trans Athletes + More”

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NYCGayDad Sues Right-Wing Activist For Defamation + More News

NYCGayDad sues right-wing commentator for defamation

Some news items you might want to check out:

• Metro Weekly: José Rolón (above), a gay father and popular social media influencer known as @nycgaydad, has filed a defamation lawsuit against right-wing commentator Stew Peters, who falsely accused him of “criminal sexual conduct” involving his three young children.

• Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out this week’s round-up of LGBTQ publications including the latest from Lavender featuring an in-depth look at planning your same-sex wedding. Continue reading “NYCGayDad Sues Right-Wing Activist For Defamation + More News”

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Gay Blackhawk Pilot Runs For Congress + VMA Nominations + More News

Chris Gallant announces run for Congress (image via campaign)

Some news items you might have missed:

• Politico: Chris Gallant is an out gay Black Hawk pilot, Army veteran, national guardsman, former air traffic controller, and volunteer firefighter who’s launched his bid to oust Rep. Nick LaLota (R-NY). Continue reading “Gay Blackhawk Pilot Runs For Congress + VMA Nominations + More News”

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Ghislaine Maxwell Plays Hardball + NFLer Let Go After Kissing Teammate + More News

Ghislaine Maxwell (screen capture)

Some news items for your Tuesday:

• New York Times: Playing hardball, lawyers for Jeffrey Epstein’s convicted co-conspirator, Ghislaine Maxwell, said in a letter to Congress on Monday that she was unwilling to testify without a grant of immunity or presidential action to shorten her 20-year prison sentence.

• The Advocate: Defensive tackle Christian Wilkins was released by the Las Vegas Raiders last week after kissing a fellow player on the head. Wilkins called the gesture “playful.” Continue reading “Ghislaine Maxwell Plays Hardball + NFLer Let Go After Kissing Teammate + More News”

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Buttigieg On Trans Kids In Girls’ Sports + More News

Pete Buttigieg

Some news items you might have missed:

• The Advocate: Pete Buttigieg weighed in on the issue of trans kids playing girls’ sports saying he rejects blanket policies like the federal bans being pushed by the Trump administration:

• Caftan Chronicles: Tim Murphy’s latest interview chat is with longtime AIDS survivor and author Joe Westmoreland, whose exhilarating (and mainly autobiographical) 2001 novel “Tramps Like Us” is being reissued. Continue reading “Buttigieg On Trans Kids In Girls’ Sports + More News”

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Laverne Cox’s MAGA Ex + David Geffen Divorce Gets Ugly + More

Laverne Cox in "Clean Slate"

Some news items you might have missed:

• Buzzfeed: Actress Laverne Cox revealed she dated a MAGA cop until last year, and people are not taking it super well.

• The Advocate: Caving to pressure from the Trump administration, the U.S. Olympic & Paralympic Committee has barred transgender women from competing in women’s sports. Continue reading “Laverne Cox’s MAGA Ex + David Geffen Divorce Gets Ugly + More”

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Julian McMahon (‘Charmed’, ‘Nip/Tuck’) Dead At 56 + More News

Julian McMahon (image via Depositphotos)

Some news items you might have missed:

• Variety: Julian McMahon, Australian actor best known for his roles on “FBI: Most Wanted,” “Charmed,” “Nip/Tuck” and the early aughts “Fantastic Four” films, has died after a battle with cancer. He was 56.

• New Music: Out singer/songwriter (and Randy Report favorite) Milahroy teams up with BAYWUD for their new feel-good summer bop, “Kamikaze.” Continue reading “Julian McMahon (‘Charmed’, ‘Nip/Tuck’) Dead At 56 + More News”