LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news stories as we get over Hump Day:
• OUT: Gay dating app Grindr Grindr says it supports an age-verification bill recently introduced to Congress.
• LGBTQ Nation: 25-year-old Sheldon “Timothy” Herrington Jr. was sentenced to 40 years in prison for the July 2022 murder of gay University of Mississippi student Jimmie “Jay” Lee. Prosecutors said Herrington murdered Lee to hide their sexual relationship. Continue reading “Grindr Announces Support For Age-Verification Bill + More”
The lead doctor who sold Matthew Perry 20 vials of ketamine in the weeks before the Friends star’s overdose was sentenced to 30 months in prison today as part of a plea deal.
ABC News reports Salvador Plasencia also surrendered his medical license, will serve two years of supervised release, and pay a fine of $5,600. Continue reading “Doc Who Supplied Matthew Perry With Ketamine Sentenced To 30 Months In Prison”
It was back in 1984 that George Michael and Andrew Ridgeley (known as Wham!) delivered unto us this now-required listening holiday pop gem, “Last Christmas.” Continue reading “Christmas Music: Wham! “Last Christmas””
Some news stories you might have missed:
• The Advocate: Kyle McFarlane (above) was left partially paralyzed last month when an ongoing feud — which previously saw his home vandalized with anti-LGBTQ+ slurs and feces — resulted in his neighbor allegedly shooting him leaving him with a bullet lodged in his spine.
• Instagram: Ok, I’m a little obsessed with this guy’s voice – out recording artist Cornelius Versa singing “Not That Girl” from WICKED. Click pic to play. You can find his debut album “The Crystal Cowboy” on Spotify here. Continue reading “FL Man Paralyzed After Incident With Anti-LGBTQ Neighbor + More News”
Navy Adm. Frank M. “Mitch” Bradley, who directed a second strike on an alleged “drug boat” operation in September, will deliver a classified briefing to senior members of the Senate and House Armed Services committees Thursday about the controversial strikes. Continue reading “Admiral To Brief Congress On ‘Drug Boat’ Strikes”
Slow down for a minute and enjoy this fantastic take on the holiday classic “Do You Hear What I Hear?” from Tony/Grammy Award winner Idina Menzel’s gorgeous holiday CD, Christmas Wishes. Continue reading “Christmas Music: Idina Menzel ‘Do You Hear What I Hear?’”
In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast – I take a look at where we are in the fight against HIV/AIDS as we observe World AIDS Day. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: World AIDS Day + New Series ‘Heated Rivalry’ + More”
Some news stories to start your week:
• Queerty: A video of two gay dads legally adopting their baby girl (above) brought big joy to the internet.
• Gay City News: The new “Outcast Nation” documentary chronicles the staggering scale of LGBTQ homelessness in NYC. Airs on PBS December 6. Continue reading “Internet Joy As Gay Dads Adopt Daughter + More News”
Olivia Newton-John’s timeless voice graces us this holiday season via the 2024 release, Angels in the Snow, featuring reimagined Christmas recordings by the four-time GRAMMY® winner. Continue reading “Christmas Music: Olivia Newton-John Reimagined ‘Angels In The Snow’”
Observed each year on December 1 since 1988, World AIDS Day is an opportunity for people worldwide to unite in the fight against HIV.
The annual event, the first-ever global health day, serves as an expression of support for people living with HIV, and to commemorate those who passed from the virus. Continue reading “World AIDS Day 2025 – Where We Are Today”