LGBTQ news and entertainment
Iran has reportedly rejected the Trump administration’s 15-point plan for negotiations to end the war, according to Iran’s English-language Press TV.
Calling the U.S. terms “excessive,” a senior Iranian official told Press TV the war would only end “on Tehran’s own terms and timeline.” Continue reading “Iran Rejects Trump Administration’s 15-Point Plan To End War”
In this episode of The Randy Report podcast: Season 2 of the acclaimed web series “The Disappointments” has arrived. Plus… Continue reading “‘The Disappointments’ Season 2 + Pulse Nightclub Memorial + More”
Some news stories I thought worth your time:
• Gayety: HBO Max has confirmed that its Emmy-winning comedy Hacks, starring Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder, will conclude with its upcoming fifth season. The last chapter of Hacks begins April 9 on HBO Max. #sadness
• Gay Times: Netflix has officially confirmed that Season 5 of its hit series Bridgerton will follow Francesca Bridgerton and Michaela Stirling, marking the series’ first leading queer romance. Continue reading “The Return Of ‘Hacks’ + ‘Bridgerton’ Gets A Queer Romance + More”
Donald Trump told reporters today Iran has agreed to “never” have a nuclear weapon. Continue reading “Trump: Iran Has ‘Agreed’ To Never Having Nuclear Weapons”
State lawmakers in Colorado have introduced legislation, House Bill 26-1322, that would allow LGBTQ people to sue for damages resulting from so-called “conversion therapy.”
Conversion therapy, also known as “reparative therapy,” is the treatment used to try to change a person’s sexual orientation or gender identity. Continue reading “Colorado: Victims of ‘Conversion Therapy’ Could Sue Practitioners Under New Bill”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• New Music: Check out the new queer country music trio, The Cowgays, and their first single – the oh-so-campy”Wish I Wasn’t Gay.” I’ve covered all three powerhouse singers – Brooke Eden, Chris Housman, and Adam Mac – as solo artists on TRR. Continue reading “Meet The New Country Trio ‘The Cowgays’ + World Bear Day + More”
The U.S. Supreme Court appears skeptical of Mississippi’s mail-in ballot law in a case that could change the way that states handle mail-in ballots throughout the country. Continue reading “Supreme Court Seems Inclined To Reject Mail-In Ballot Law”
Emmy Award-nominee Lea Michele, along with the Broadway cast and orchestra of Chess, threw down this terrific performance of “Nobody’s Side” from the hit revival last week on The Late Show with Stephen Colbert.
Michele sounds great, although her acting in the song feels a bit muddled for my taste. I love that the show’s ensemble and full orchestra were featured. And mad props to Colbert’s lighting team. Continue reading “Lea Michele & Broadway Cast/Orchestra of CHESS Perform ‘Nobody’s Side’”
Donald Trump says his administration has been negotiating with Iran “for a long time” and said he believes a deal is close. He did not make clear who was involved in negotiations with Iran. Continue reading “Trump: Iran Is Talking “Total Resolution” Of Hostilities, Iran: “No Negotiations” Have Been Held”
As the war with Iran heads into week 4, Sen. Thom Tillis (R-NC) told ABC News the Trump administration must make its objectives of the operation clearer before Congress approves additional funding.
Tillis, who’s not running for reelection this year, also defended NATO allies for staying out of Trump’s war. Continue reading “Thom Tillis Defends U.S. Allies For Declining To Jump Into Iran War”