LGBTQ news and entertainment
In this episode of The Randy Report podcast: the acclaimed queer drama La Bola Negra is already receiving early Oscar buzz. The film arrives in theaters October 16 and on Netflix December 2.
• Students in Pennsylvania rallied to support a transgender high school student chosen as their homecoming queen after she was attacked on social media. Continue reading “Podcast: Acclaimed New Drama ‘La Bola Negra’ + More LGBTQ News”
Some news items for you as we head into the new week:
• People: Mark Indelicato is a married man and his Hacks co-star Jean Smart (above) made it happen. The actor married partner David Watson on Saturday and the outdoor wedding was officiated by Smart. Smart played comedian Deborah in the beloved HBO Max series from 2021-2026, while Indelicato portrayed her assistant, Damien, throughout the show’s run.
• OUT: Meet Luis Gerardo Méndez, the handsome gay actor proudly representing Mexico in Ben Affleck’s new Netflix movie, Animals. Continue reading “Jean Smart Officiates Mark Indelicato Wedding + Grindr Etiquette + More”
Since 1988, October 11 is observed as National Coming Out Day, intended to celebrate LGBTQ people coming out, inviting in, and just being true to yourself. Continue reading “National Coming Out Day 2026”
Checking in with some favorite InstaHunks this week beginning with Nick Rodriguez, who has a cowboy hat and he’s not afraid to wear it:
Continue reading “Cowboy Up + Take It To The Park + More InstaHunks”
Stumping for Republican candidates in Tennessee last night, Donald Trump floated the idea of renaming more bodies of water after changing the names of Lake Ontario and the Gulf of Mexico.
“We’ve got the gulf. We’ve got a beautiful lake,” Trump said as his mind meandered. “Now, somebody said, you need a river. … We need a river. We need an ocean.”
He then hit upon the idea that he could rename an ocean in honor of – who else? – himself.
“We call it ‘Trump Ocean’ or, or, ‘Ocean of the Americas,’ something like that,” Trump said to slight applause. “Before I get out, I think we should have an ocean. And we need a great river.” Continue reading “Trump Floats Renaming Pacific Or Atlantic Ocean After Himself”
Some news stories I thought worth your time:
• ExtraTV: Bob Mackie’s death certificate reveals the legendary fashion designer died after suffering a fall. His immediate cause of death was listed as a subarachnoid hemorrhage and blunt head trauma. He also experienced pneumonia both before and after his hospitalization.
• OUT: Actor Andrew Scott worries that Heated Rivalry fans may avoid sad gay dramas like his new film, Elsinore, where he reportedly gives a brilliant performance. The movie hits theaters November 20. I will be seeing it. Continue reading “Bob Mackie’s Cause Of Death Revealed + New Music From Troye Sivan + More”
Members of both the Republican and Democratic parties are voicing their strong opposition to “livestreaming” the firing squad execution of Fort Hood shooter Nidal Hasan as announced Thursday by Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth (above).
The last public execution in the U.S. was in 1936 – the hanging of 22-year-old Rainey Bethea in Owensboro, Kentucky. Continue reading “Republicans & Democrats Oppose Military Execution Livestream”
Donald Trump whined and whined Friday night (to the tune of nearly 600 words) on social media that he wasn’t given the Nobel Peace Prize for having “settled eight wars.”
He then recited a list of supposed wars that he claims he has “settled.” His list includes two wars that didn’t happen at all and three wars that either never ended or have resumed. Continue reading “Trump Is Really Butthurt Over Nobel Peace Prize”
Some news items for you as we head into the weekend:
• DNA Magazine: Two of the most widely used AI image models will refuse to guess whether someone is gay from a photo, but happily edit that same face to “look gay” on request.
• NBC News: Mike Ditka, the legendary Chicago Bears coach who led the team to a Super Bowl XX victory, has died at the age of 86. Drafted by the Bears as a tight end in 1961, he went on to become Rookie of the Year. Continue reading “AI On Creating Images That ‘Look Gay’ + Mike Ditka Dies At 86 + More”
Pet Shop Boys’ new album, A man from the future, includes songs, spoken word and electronic and orchestral music, exploring eight significant chapters in the life and death of gay pioneering mathematician Alan Turing. Continue reading “New Music: Pet Shop Boys ‘A Man From The Future’”