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Rufus Does Judy + More News Stories

Rufus Wainwright
Rufus Wainwright (promo photo)
Some news items you might have missed: • Rufus Does Judy: One more track in honor of the 100th birthday of Hollywood legend Judy Garland. Rufus Wainwright and Kristin Chenoweth team up for the iconic Judy/Barbra Streisand duet “Happy Days Are Here Again/Get Happy.” The full extraordinary album by Rufus honoring Judy is available now. Continue reading “Rufus Does Judy + More News Stories”

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Transgender Texas Teens Vs. Governor + More LGBTQ News

A new lawsuit filed Wednesday is challenging Gov. Greg Abbott’s directive to investigate parents who provide gender-affirming care to their transgender children. Some news stories you might have missed: • Texas Tribune: A new lawsuit is challenging Gov. Greg Abbott’s directive to investigate parents who provide gender-affirming care to their transgender children. According to the lawsuit, a 16-year-old transgender boy tried to kill himself the same day that Abbott issued the child abuse directive. Continue reading “Transgender Texas Teens Vs. Governor + More LGBTQ News”

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Monkeypox, Madison Cawthorn + More News

World Health Organization officials say the outbreak of the monkeypox virus in North America and Europe is primarily spreading through sex among men with about 200 cases across at least a dozen countries. WHO officials emphasized, however, that anyone can contract monkeypox.
(stock photo of man with monkeypox via Depositphotos)
Some news items you might have missed: • NBC New York: World Health Organization officials say the outbreak of the monkeypox virus in North America and Europe is primarily spreading through sex among men with about 200 cases across at least a dozen countries. WHO officials emphasized, however, that anyone can contract monkeypox. Continue reading “Monkeypox, Madison Cawthorn + More News”

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Bomb-Sniffing Jack Russell Terrier Honored In Ukraine

Patron, a bomb-sniffing Jack Russell terrier, wagged his tail and barked as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded the 2-year-old pup a medal on Sunday for his bomb-detection services.
Patron, the bomb-sniffing Jack Russell terrier of Ukraine (screen capture)
Patron, a bomb-sniffing Jack Russell terrier, wagged his tail and barked as Ukrainian President Volodymyr Zelensky awarded the 2-year-old pup a medal on Sunday for his bomb-detection services. Continue reading “Bomb-Sniffing Jack Russell Terrier Honored In Ukraine”

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Jill Biden Made Surprise Visit To Ukraine, Meets With First Lady

Jill Biden made a surprise visit into Ukraine to meet with Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska and other mothers affected by the deadly invasion from Russia.
First Lady Dr. Jill Biden and Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska (via Twitter)
On this Mother’s Day, First lady Jill Biden made a surprise visit into Ukraine to meet with Ukrainian First Lady Olena Zelenska and other mothers affected by the deadly invasion from Russia. Continue reading “Jill Biden Made Surprise Visit To Ukraine, Meets With First Lady”

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Trixie Mattel Turns Drab To Fab + More News

Trixie Mattel turns a drab motel to fab in new Discovery+ renovation series "Trixie Motel"
Trixie Mattel brings fab drag to a drab Palm Springs motel (courtesy Discovery+)
Some news items you might have missed: • Discovery+: RuPaul’s Drag Race star Trixie Mattel previews the upcoming Trixie Motel, a new renovation show wherein the diva has purchased a drab motel in Palm Springs with plans to give the place its own total drag make-over to fabulousness. Continue reading “Trixie Mattel Turns Drab To Fab + More News”