Deputy FBI Director Abruptly Quits Amid Clashes With Kash Patel

Andrew Bailey resigns as co-deputy director of the FBI

Andrew Bailey, who joined the F.B.I. in an unusual capacity as co-deputy director, is abruptly leaving his position after a little more than a year. This comes amid much turbulence in federal law enforcement agencies under the Trump administration. Continue reading “Deputy FBI Director Abruptly Quits Amid Clashes With Kash Patel”

Madonna Opens 2026 VMAs Tonight + ‘Damn Yankees’ Heading Back To Bway +

Madonna performing at the 2026 VMA Awards (screen cap)

Some news items you might have missed:

• Deadline: Madonna will open the 2026 VMAs airing live tonight at 7:30pm ET/4:30pm PT on CBS, simulcast on MTV and streaming on Paramount+ (Premium) in the US. The show will be available globally the next day on Paramount+ and MTV.

• Playbill: The classic 1955 musical Damn Yankees will return to Broadway this spring.  Tony/Emmy Award winner Neil Patrick Harris (Hedwig and the Angry Inch) will star as “Applegate” alongside Emmy Award winner Julianne Hough (Dancing With the Stars) as “Lola.” Interestingly, the show’s timeframe will be set in the early 2000s. Continue reading “Madonna Opens 2026 VMAs Tonight + ‘Damn Yankees’ Heading Back To Bway +”

27-Year-Old Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison For Torturing Cats

Rodney Travis Jr. sentenced to 15 years in prison for torturing nearly 20 cats in order to beg for donations

This has to be one of the most hideous things I’ve read in a while.

Rodney Travis Jr. pleaded guilty this week to beating and maiming nearly 20 cats before uploading videos to social media claiming the animals had cancer and begged for donations. Continue reading “27-Year-Old Sentenced To 15 Years In Prison For Torturing Cats”

‘In Between’ Finds The Heart & Humor In Learning To Love Yourself

Nicholas Molencupp and Cameron Moir in a scene from "In Between" (promo photo)

What happens when the hot guy finally wants you — but somehow, you still don’t believe you’re worthy of being loved?

That’s the deliciously messy question at the heart of In Between, the new queer romantic dramedy making its world premiere tonight at Atlanta’s 39th Out On Film Festival. Continue reading “‘In Between’ Finds The Heart & Humor In Learning To Love Yourself”

New Music: Cast Of ‘The Gilded Age’ To Release New Holiday Album

The cast of HBO’s drama series The Gilded Age will lift us all in song as they assemble for “Voices Of The Gilded Age: The Christmas Album,” a new collection of holiday classics and original songs. Continue reading “New Music: Cast Of ‘The Gilded Age’ To Release New Holiday Album”

Happy Dolly Parton Day + Clavicular Facing Rape Charges + More News

Happy Friday! Some news items for you as we head into the weekend:

• AP News: People around the world are celebrating today as “Dolly Parton Day,” honoring the life, legacy, and philanthropic work of the iconic Dolly Parton. The date 9/25 is a playful nod to her famous hit song and movie “9 to 5.” Continue reading “Happy Dolly Parton Day + Clavicular Facing Rape Charges + More News”

Podcast: Gay Rom-Com ‘In Between’ + Trans Military Waiting On Separation Pay + More News

The Randy Report podcast

In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:

• Transgender military service members pushed out under the Trump administration’s anti-trans policy were promised separation pay, but for many of those veterans, the money still hasn’t arrived. Plus,… Continue reading “Podcast: Gay Rom-Com ‘In Between’ + Trans Military Waiting On Separation Pay + More News”