LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items for you
• Outsports: It was five years ago this month that Carl Nassib became the first active NFL player to come out as gay. Sadly, no NFL player has followed him since. Still, Nassib calls it “the best decision I ever made.”
• IFC Center: A new 4K restoration of the late Lino Brocka’s 1988 sexy Macho Dancer is coming to theaters July 10. Continue reading “NFL’s First Out Active Player + DataLounge Logs Off + More”
I first shared writer/filmmaker Leo Herrera’s beautiful poem “Unmistakable Softness” in 2022 and couldn’t let Pride Month go by without sharing it again.
Leo’s gift of language enables him to take any insult, hurt, or belittling idea and turn it into an empowering, positive vibe.
“Cheers to growing up gay with a flaming capital ‘G.'”
There was a time when I’d have run from these words. I’m proud I’ve grown enough to embrace them. Continue reading “Pride Poem: Leo Herrera “Unmistakable Softness””
Pleasant Ridge Baptist Church youth minister Robert Ferguson, 27, has been arrested for sex crimes involving minors. Continue reading “Missouri Youth Minister Charged With Child Sex Crimes”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• Substack: Pete Buttigieg said Friday that an anonymous child protective services allegation brought police and a Child Protective Services worker to his family’s home this week, forced his 4-year-old twins into forensic interviews, and left him briefly separated from them before authorities concluded the report was false.
Note – the kids are not, and were not, at risk. Hit the link – this is hideous. Continue reading “Pete Buttigieg’s Family Swatted By False CPS Report + More”
In today’s episode of The Randy Report podcast, I’m chatting with California-based electronic pop artist/producer/songwriter — and longtime figure in the online remix culture — Lukesavant.
But now, he’s releasing his own debut album, Last Night Wasn’t Love — a new collection of original songs developed as a cohesive late-night narrative inspired by his years living in San Francisco. Continue reading “Interview: Recording Artist/Producer Lukesavant “Last Night Wasn’t Love””
The Irrepressibles drop the sensual new music video for “Sweet & Unique,” a playful ode to individuality and desire that’s perfect for today’s Pride Music selection. Continue reading “Pride Music: The Irrepressibles ‘Sweet & Unique’ (Pride Version)”
Aubrey Huff, a former San Francisco Giants player, went bonkers on social media in a lengthy homophobic rant against his ex-team’s recent Pride Night debacle.
Huff, who’s known for controversial remarks, took to X on Wednesday morning serving up wildly anti-LGBTQ remarks. Continue reading “Former MLB Player Posts Wild Homophobic Rant”
Senate Republicans reversed themselves last night rejecting a resolution to block Donald Trump from resuming the war with Iran after he chastised them during a closed-door meeting on Wednesday.
Following that meeting, a late-night vote was held to try to appease him. That war powers resolution failed by a vote of 47-50-1 just before midnight, and the Senate then left town for a two-week recess.
A similar war powers resolution had passed in the Senate on Tuesday by a vote of 50-48. Continue reading “Senate Republicans U-Turn On War Powers Resolution After Being Chastised By Trump”
Out pop artist and virtuoso pianist, Saint Micah (formerly known as Micah McLaurin) has released the official video for his new dance pop single “The Grind.”
The high-concept, fashion-forward video (directed by Domen and Van De Velde) features custom couture looks as well as pieces from Balmain, Zaldy, and Robert Cavalli. Continue reading “New Music: Saint Micah ‘The Grind’”
Some news stories as we head over Hump Day:
• BroadwayCares: Over 200 dancers and 700 volunteers delivered an evening of high-stakes seduction at Sunday night’s Broadway Bares: License To Strip (photo), raising a record-breaking $2.5 million.
As a result, hundreds of thousands of people across the country will receive life-sustaining meals, medication and healthcare. Continue reading “Broadway Bares 2026 Raises Over $2.5 Million + More News”