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6 02, 2026

Virginia Lawmakers Move to Impose 10% Tax on Adult Websites Under New HB 720 Proposal

By Paul Goldberg|2026-04-05T20:26:34-07:00February 6th, 2026|Categories: LGBT News|Tags: age verification law, Digital Content Regulation, Eric Zehr, HB 720, LGBT News – Breaking LGBTQ Headlines, LGBT News – Breaking LGBTQ Headlines, Politics & Culture | JRL CHARTS, Online Content Laws, Politics & Culture | JRL CHARTS, U.S. Adult Industry Policy, Virginia Politics|

By: Paul Goldberg, Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS — LGBT News RICHMOND, Va. — (February 6, 2026) — Virginia lawmakers are weighing new legislation that would impose a 10 percent tax on the gross revenue of adult websites operating within the Commonwealth, marking the latest in a growing wave of state-level efforts targeting the adult entertainment [...]

6 02, 2026

New Study Finds Cannabis Use Linked to Larger Brain Volume and Better Cognitive Function

By Michael Jacobs|2026-04-05T20:26:34-07:00February 6th, 2026|Categories: LGBT News|Tags: Cannabis Research & Business Updates, Cannabis Wellness Coverage, cannabis-business-news, cannabis-dispensaries, cannabis-research, cannabis-wellness, LGBT Healthcare Policy, LGBT News – Breaking LGBTQ Headlines, Politics & Culture | JRL CHARTS, Marijuana Health | JRL CHARTS|

By: Michael Jacobs – Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS – Cannabis News LAS VEGAS — (February 6, 2026) — A newly released scientific study is challenging long-held assumptions about cannabis and brain health, finding that marijuana use among middle-aged and older adults may be linked to larger brain volume and improved cognitive function. Related Cannabis Business & [...]

5 02, 2026

ATEEZ Drops ‘Adrenaline’ Official MV as Golden Hour: Part.4 Ignites 2026 Comeback

By Michael Jacobs|2026-04-05T20:26:34-07:00February 5th, 2026|Categories: Gay Music News, LGBT News, New Music Videos, New Music Videos K-Pop|Tags: Adrenaline Music Video, AllKpop MV news, ATEEZ, Gay Pop Music News, Golden Hour Part 4, JRL CHARTS K-Pop News, JRL CHARTS Music, k-pop idols, k-pop music news, K-Pop New Releases, kpop dance videos, KQ Entertainment, LGBT News – Breaking LGBTQ Headlines, Politics & Culture | JRL CHARTS, Michael Jacobs, New K-Pop Music Videos, YouTube Music Premieres|

By: Michael Jacobs – Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS – K-Pop News LAS VEGAS — (February 5, 2026) — Global K-pop powerhouse ATEEZ has officially launched their 2026 comeback with the release of the high-octane music video for “Adrenaline,” the lead single from their 13th mini-album, Golden Hour: Part.4. Related J-Pop and K-Pop Music News Coverage [...]

4 02, 2026

MIKA Unleashes ‘Excuses for Love’ Music Video From New Album Hyperlove

By Michael Jacobs|2026-04-05T20:26:35-07:00February 4th, 2026|Categories: Gay Music News, LGBT News, New Music Videos|Tags: Excuses for Love, gay music news, gay music videos, Gay Pop Music News, Hyperlove album, JRL CHARTS Music, LGBT News – Breaking LGBTQ Headlines, Politics & Culture | JRL CHARTS, LGBTQ musicians, Michael Jacobs, MIKA, new music videos, pop music videos, queer pop artists, republic records, Spinning Out Tour, YouTube Music Premieres|

By: Michael Jacobs – Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS – K-Pop Music News LAS VEGAS — (February 4, 2026) — Multi-platinum, BRIT Award-winning, and GRAMMY®-nominated pop icon MIKA has released the official music video for his latest single, Excuses for Love, unveiling a powerful new visual chapter from his acclaimed album Hyperlove. Related Gay Music News Coverage on [...]

1 02, 2026

Heated Rivalry TV Series Finds Massive Audience in Russia Despite Anti-LGBTQ Crackdown

By Michael Jacobs|2026-04-05T20:26:35-07:00February 1st, 2026|Categories: LGBT News, World LGBT News|Tags: HBO Max Originals, Heated Rivalry TV Series, International Gay TV Series, JRL CHARTS World LGBT News, LGBT International News, LGBT News – Breaking LGBTQ Headlines, Politics & Culture | JRL CHARTS, LGBTQ Movies 2026, Michael Jacobs, Russia LGBT Laws|

By: Michael Jacobs – Senior Editor | JRL CHARTS – Gay Entertainment News LAS VEGAS, NV — (February 1, 2026) — Despite Russia’s sweeping anti-LGBTQ legislation and aggressive censorship policies, the hit television series Heated Rivalry has emerged as an unlikely underground sensation among Russian viewers. Related LGBTQ World News Coverage on JRL CHARTS: • Get the [...]

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