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Senate Passes Russia Sanctions Bill By Vote Of 86-11

U.S. Senate

By a vote of 86-11, the U.S. Senate has passed a Russia sanctions bill designed to stifle the Russian economy and bring an end to a war that started in 2022 when Vladimir Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine that has since cost thousands of civilian lives.

The bipartisan legislation, championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), would penalize countries that continue to buy Russian oil, gas and other exports seeking to deprive Putin of revenues fueling the war. The bill also extends sanctions against Iran. Continue reading “Senate Passes Russia Sanctions Bill By Vote Of 86-11”

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‘Blue Film’ Pushing Boundaries + Broadway’s New ‘Rum Tum Tugger’ + More

Reed Birney and Kieron Moore in 'Blue Film' (photo: Obscured Releasing)

Some news stories for you as we close out the weekend:

• OUT: Writer/director Elliot Tuttle, and stars Kieron Moore and Reed Birney, discuss their riveting indie drama, Blue Film (above), which is pushing the boundaries of queer storytelling. 

• Queerty: Sydney James Harcourt, currently featured in Broadway’s 9-time Tony nominated CATS: The Jellicle Ball, dishes on the revolutionary revival & making “Rum Tum Tugger” a softer sex symbol. Continue reading “‘Blue Film’ Pushing Boundaries + Broadway’s New ‘Rum Tum Tugger’ + More”

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Trump Announces 3-Day Ceasefire In Russia/Ukraine War

Donald Trump and Ukraine Volodymyr Zelenskyy

Donald Trump announced on social media there will be a 3-day ceasefire in the ongoing war between Russia and Ukraine in order to observe “Victory Day,” recognized each year in Russia for the end of World War II.

The ceasefire will include a swap of 1,000 prisoners from each country. Continue reading “Trump Announces 3-Day Ceasefire In Russia/Ukraine War”

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What We Know So Far ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2 + More News

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• Instinct Magazine: What we know so far about the upcoming Season 2 of “Heated Rivalry,” plus some possible new characters based on Rachel Reid’s “Game Changers.” The second season is expected to arrive in April 2027.

• Gay City News: A new exhibit at the Poster House Museum in NYC – “Love & Fury: New York’s Fight Against AIDS” – documents the harrowing yet hope-infused story of the visual response to the AIDS epidemic through posters, flyers, and other graphics. Continue reading “What We Know So Far ‘Heated Rivalry’ Season 2 + More News”

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Highlights From 2026 Oscars + Where Was Sean Penn? + More News

Andy Jurgensen wins Best Editing at 2026 Oscars (screen cap)

Some news stories for you as we head into the week:

• Queerty: Round-up of the gayest moments from this year’s Oscars, from Channing Tatum’s glittery thong to a surprise gay kiss for one of the night’s big winners (Andy Jurgensen for Best Editing above). The highlight for me was the gorgeous performance of “I Lied To You” from Sinners. Full list of all the winners here. Continue reading “Highlights From 2026 Oscars + Where Was Sean Penn? + More News”

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Best Queer Films Of 2025 + Remembering Those We Lost + More

Some news stories for you as we say goodbye to 2025:

• Pink News: I approve this pretty comprehensive round-up of the best queer films of 2025 (the superb ‘Twinless’ pictured above). As we head into the rest of this holiday week, check out the list for those you might have missed.

• Queerty: Remembering the beloved LGBTQ figures we lost in 2025 including fashion designer Giorgio Armani, actors Anthony Geary and Richard Chamberlain, poet Andrea Gibson, and more. Continue reading “Best Queer Films Of 2025 + Remembering Those We Lost + More”

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Out Pro Hockey Player On ‘Heated Rivalry’ + More News

Hockey players

Some news items for you as we head into the last week of 2025.

• LGBTQ Nation: The first ever out gay pro hockey player says while he’s enjoying ‘Heated Rivalry,’ he doesn’t think it will encourage any hockey pros to come out.

• The Advocate: Elon Musk attacked NYC mayor-elect Zohran Mamdani’s pick for New York fire department commissioner – the first out lesbian to be named to the position. Musk wrote on X that “proven experience matters.” Mamdani clapped back pointing to Lillian Bonsignore’s 30+ years of “proven experience” at Emergency Medical Services that culminated in her serving as its chief. Continue reading “Out Pro Hockey Player On ‘Heated Rivalry’ + More News”

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Luke Evans ‘Excited’ To Do Drag In Broadway Debut + More News

Luke Evans

Some news items for you:

• Queerty: Luke Evans is “very excited” to do drag for his Broadway debut in the upcoming revival of The Rocky Horror Show, adding, “We’ll see how far they let me go with it.”

• LGBTQ Nation: A raid by police on an alleged “gay spa” in Kuala Lumpur last month saw over 200 individuals arrested, but ultimately yielded no convictions under colonial-era prohibitions on “carnal knowledge” between men. Engaging in same-sex acts in Malaysia carries penalties of up to 20 years in prison and mandatory caning. Continue reading “Luke Evans ‘Excited’ To Do Drag In Broadway Debut + More News”