LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items you might have missed: • Columbus Dispatch: Ohio State University student Trey Samuel Fetzer, 20, is facing ethnic intimidation (hate crime charge), criminal mischief, criminal trespass, and disorderly conduct after he was caught on camera urinating on a gay pride flag hanging on a home’s porch. Continue reading “Ohio State Student Caught Urinating On Pride Flag + More News”
The Supreme Court has agreed to review Donald Trump’s claim that he had absolute immunity from prosecution for actions taken while he was president. This means the trial may not be held before the 2024 presidential election in which Trump is seeking a return to office. Continue reading “SCOTUS Agrees To Review Trump’s Claim Of Immunity From Prosecution”
The lower house of Parliament in the Czech Republic chose to approve an expansion of same-sex “registered partnerships” rather than same-sex marriage in a 118-33 vote. At least it’s progress. Continue reading “Czech Lawmakers Reject Same-Sex Marriage But Expand Partnership Rights”
International recording artist Adele has announced she is postponing all March performances (5 weekends) of her Las Vegas residency at Caesars Palace due to vocal concerns. Continue reading “Adele Calls Off March Concerts In Las Vegas”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Wrap: CNN has agreed to pay out gay news anchor Don Lemon $25 million in a contract settlement 10 months after firing Lemon from the network’s morning show. Continue reading “CNN Agrees To Pay Don Lemon $25 Million + More News”
Following interior designer Bobby Berk’s announcement he would not be returning for Season 9 of the Emmy Award-winning reality show Queer Eye, Netflix has now announced Jeremiah Brent will take up the designer reins on the ‘make better’ series. Continue reading “Netflix Announces New Designer For ‘Queer Eye’”
On Sunday night, Nick Offerman won the Independent Spirit Award for ‘Best Supporting Performance’ for his guest role in the acclaimed HBO series The Last of Us. In his acceptance speech, he took a moment to clap back at the anti-gay remarks his episode received. Continue reading “Nick Offerman: “It’s Not A Gay Story, It’s A Love Story””
Some news items you might have missed: • NYC Pride: Celebrating its 40th year, Heritage of Pride|NYC Pride announces its official theme for 2024, “Reflect. Empower. Unite.” Continue reading “NYC Pride Announces 2024 Theme + Trump & Dementia + More News”
In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast: Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old nonbinary student in Oklahoma, died one day after a physical altercation in a high school restroom. I report what we know so far. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Nonbinary Teen Dies After School Altercation + Dorian Film Awards + More”
This seems like a Nazi tactic – Texas Gov. Greg Abbott is calling on citizens and licensed professionals to play ‘secret police’ and report the parents of transgender minors to state authorities if it appears the minors are receiving gender-affirming medical care. Continue reading “TX Gov. Asks Citizens To Report Parents Of Transgender Kids”