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News: Could Elton John Get His EGOT Soon? + More

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Some news items you might have missed: • Variety: An event for Television Academy members Monday night was not just about celebrating the success of Disney+’s live-streamed Elton John/Dodger Stadium special from last November, but about reminding potential voters that the star lacks just one vowel in his EGOT crown. Continue reading “News: Could Elton John Get His EGOT Soon? + More”

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Michigan Expands Civil Rights Protections To LGBTQs + More News

Lawmakers in Michigan have passed a bill to expand civil rights protections to the LGBTQ community in areas of employment, housing and more
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Some news items you might have missed: • The Hill: Lawmakers in Michigan have passed a bill to expand civil rights protections to the LGBTQ community in areas of employment, housing and more. Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) has signaled she plans on signing the bill into law. Continue reading “Michigan Expands Civil Rights Protections To LGBTQs + More News”

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Ramin Karimloo Has Regrets About Social Media Gym Posts + More News

Ramin Karimloo (images via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • Playbill: Broadway star Ramin Karimloo says he has some regrets over sharing his progress in the gym on social media as he bulked up for his Broadway debut in Les Miserables several years ago. Continue reading “Ramin Karimloo Has Regrets About Social Media Gym Posts + More News”

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Soccer Star Jakub Jankto Comes Out As Gay + More News

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• The Advocate: Czech soccer star Jakub Jankto has become the first active international men’s player to announce he is gay. In his coming out message (below), Jankto says he wants to “live my life in freedom without fears.” Congrats Jakub for loving yourself enough to live out loud. Continue reading “Soccer Star Jakub Jankto Comes Out As Gay + More News”

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Madonna Biopic On Pause Indefinitely + More News

The anticipated biopic of music legend Madonna is taking an indefinite holiday.
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Some news items you might have missed: • Variety: The anticipated biopic of music legend Madonna is taking an indefinite holiday. The project, which the icon was going to direct herself, is no longer in development at Universal Pictures, according to multiple sources. Continue reading “Madonna Biopic On Pause Indefinitely + More News”

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Ukraine Aims For February Peace Summit At UN

Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba - Ukraine hopes for a February peace summit to be held at the United Nations
Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba (screen capture)
Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba says his country hopes to have a peace summit by the end of February, which would align with the anniversary of Russia’s invasion of Ukraine. Continue reading “Ukraine Aims For February Peace Summit At UN”

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Boebert & Gaetz Refuse To Stand For Ukraine Prez

Reps. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) and Matt Gaetz (R-FL) refused to stand or applaud Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky during his address to Congress
Reps. Lauren Boebert (R-CO), Matt Gaetz (R-FL) (screen capture)
Reps. Lauren Boebert (R-CO) and Matt Gaetz (R-FL) refused to stand or applaud Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelensky during his address to Congress on Wednesday as he conveyed gratitude to the American people for their support in the ongoing conflict with Russia. Continue reading “Boebert & Gaetz Refuse To Stand For Ukraine Prez”

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Ukraine President Meeting With Biden At White House Today

President Volodymyr Zelenskyy of Ukraine will meet with President Biden today at the White House and later deliver a prime-time address to a joint session of Congress.
President Zelenskyy of Ukraine (screen capture)
The powers that be have confirmed that Ukraine President Volodymyr Zelenskyy will meet with President Biden today at the White House and later deliver a prime-time address to a joint session of Congress. Continue reading “Ukraine President Meeting With Biden At White House Today”

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Anti-Drag Protesters Vandalize NYC Councilman’s Office & Home + More News

New York City Council member Erik Bottcher (image via Twitter)
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: A group of anti-drag queen protesters entered the office of gay New York City Council member Erik Bottcher on Monday afternoon, and then moved on to his apartment building where they gained access to his home. Continue reading “Anti-Drag Protesters Vandalize NYC Councilman’s Office & Home + More News”

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‘The Old Gays’ And Their 9.2M TikTok Followers + More News

The Old Gays - image via Instagram
The Old Gays (image via Instagram)
Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: “The Old Gays” never thought they’d survive HIV, but now they have over 9.2 million TikTok followers and they’re using that influence to fight ageism and advocate for LGBTQ+ rights. Continue reading “‘The Old Gays’ And Their 9.2M TikTok Followers + More News”