LGBTQ news and entertainment
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”
Out recording artist Wrabel released his uplifting Pride pop anthem, “Turn Up The Love,” in 2023 in collaboration with AT&T with an agreement that streaming proceeds would benefit The Trevor Project. Continue reading “Pride Music: Wrabel Wants You To ‘Turn Up The Love’”
A federal judge barred the Trump administration from implementing most of Trump’s first executive order on elections, which sought to require proof of citizenship for voter registration. Continue reading “Judge Blocks Trump Executive Order Requiring Proof Of Citizenship To Vote”
In this episode of The Randy Report podcast: a gay dad went viral on social media (in a good way) sharing the trials and tribulations of raising a straight son. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Gay Dad Goes Viral + Intersex Teacher Fired For Being Trans + More”
The U. S. Senate has approved a resolution instructing Donald Trump to end the war in Iran or seek congressional authorization to continue it.
Although the resolution does not have the force of law, it marks the most significant bipartisan reprimand yet of the conflict. Continue reading “U.S. Senate Votes To Check Trump’s War Powers”
Some news items for you I thought worth your time:
• TMZ: OnlyFans personality Drake Von was cited for driving under the influence over the weekend in Las Vegas where he allegedly hit another car bashing the passenger door in. He was arrested earlier in June for allegedly trying to strangle his partner.
• LGBTQ Nation: The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has blocked a law in California that protects LGBTQ kids from being forcibly outed by teachers. Continue reading “Drake Von In Trouble With Police (Again) + More News”
Countless Americans struggling with obesity are anxiously anticipating a potent new medication from Eli Lilly known as retatrutide, which has shown weight loss effects comparable to those of bariatric surgery.
There are reports, though, that some individuals are bypassing the approval process from the Food and Drug Administration and are instead rushing to obtain it through dubious channels. Continue reading “Report: One 79-Year-Old Patient Got Early Access To New Weight Loss Med”
I’m notoriously bad at self-promotion, but I have to admit it brightened my morning to receive an email from the website MillionPodcasts informing me The Randy Report podcast hit the Top Ten among the best queer news podcasts. Continue reading “The Randy Report Hits ‘Top Ten’ Among Best Queer News Podcasts”
Happy Monday! Some news items for you as we head into the week:
• Queerty: A 40-something gay man turns to advice column “Ask Jake” about how/why his ‘type’ has shifted from twinks to men with ‘dad bods.’ Jake’s answer is right on target.
• Outsports: Two gay soccer fans (boyfriends) kissed passionately after a Mexico World Cup win in an image that has gone viral. “It was incredible to see so many beautiful messages about love and diversity,” one of them shared. Continue reading “Attraction To Dad Bods + World Cup Kiss Goes Viral + More”
Clive Davis, the bisexual music executive whose unerring ear and instincts helped define the sound of modern American pop, has died at the age of 94. He is survived by his four children and his partner, Greg Schriefer, 65.
Over more than six decades in the music industry, Davis was responsible for the success of massive artists including Whitney Houston (with Davis above), Bruce Springsteen, Janis Joplin, Barry Manilow, Aretha Franklin, and more. Continue reading “Clive Davis, Music Star-Maker, Dead At 94”