LGBTQ news and entertainment
The Idaho Attorney General has issued an opinion declaring an “Everyone is Welcome Here” sign that sparked a nationwide conversation in March can no longer be displayed in public schools. Continue reading “Idaho: Attorney General Bans ‘Everyone Is Welcome Here’ Signs”
Some news items you might have missed:
• Variety: Julian McMahon, Australian actor best known for his roles on “FBI: Most Wanted,” “Charmed,” “Nip/Tuck” and the early aughts “Fantastic Four” films, has died after a battle with cancer. He was 56.
• New Music: Out singer/songwriter (and Randy Report favorite) Milahroy teams up with BAYWUD for their new feel-good summer bop, “Kamikaze.” Continue reading “Julian McMahon (‘Charmed’, ‘Nip/Tuck’) Dead At 56 + More News”
Former President Barack Obama threw artful shade Donald Trump’s way with a social media post celebrating Independence Day. Continue reading “President Obama Shades Trump With July 4th Message”
Some news items I you might have missed:
• Emerson College: I know it’s waaaaaaay early, but I’d be remiss in my duties if I didn’t mention out gay Democrat Pete Buttigieg (who I like a lot) has emerged as the early frontrunner for the Democratic presidential nomination in 2028.
• Boy Culture: Darryl Stephens chats with Matt Rettenmund about returning to his iconic role of “Noah” in Noah’s Arc: The Movie, now streaming on Paramount+. Continue reading “Pete Buttigieg Tops Democratic Poll + Darryl Stephens Returns To ‘Noah’ + More”
The House has passed Trump’s sweeping tax/spending “Big Beautiful Bill” by a vote of 218 to 214. Continue reading “House Passes Trump Spending/Tax Cut Bill 218-214”
The U.S. Supreme Court has agreed to hear two cases involving transgender youth challenging bans prohibiting them from participating in school sports. Continue reading “Supreme Court To Consider Challenges To Trans Athlete Bans”
Some news items you might have missed:
• AP News: Virginia officials have agreed not to fully enforce a 2020 law banning the scientifically discredited practice of conversion therapy for minors as part of an agreement with a faith-based conservative group. #boooo
• CNN: Donald Trump keeps lying about the price of gas. “Gasoline just hit $1.99 today in five states,” he said today. Except it’s not true. AAA reports Mississippi has the lowest gas prices of any state at $2.71 – not anywhere near $1.99. Continue reading “Virginia Won’t Enforce Conversion Therapy Ban + Price Of Gas + More News”
Paramount has agreed to settle Donald Trump’s lawsuit over what he called “deceptive editing” in regard to the airing of a 60 Minutes interview last year with former Vice President Kamala Harris during the presidential campaign. Continue reading “Paramount Caves In Trump Lawsuit, Agrees To Pay $16 Million”
Sean “Diddy” Combs has been found guilty on two counts of transportation to engage in prostitution, but not guilty on racketeering and sex trafficking charges. Continue reading “Sean Combs Found Not Guilty On Sex Trafficking Charges, Guilty On 2 Lesser Charges”
Some news items you might have missed:
• Cincinnati Enquirer: Gov. Mike DeWine (R) decided that state lawmakers went too far in the culture war against LGBTQ Ohioans and vetoed 3 provisions that would have: defunded homeless shelters that support trans kids, hid LGBTQ books from school students, and banned Pride flags.
• Outsports: Three-time Olympic gold medalist speed skater Martina Sablikova came out publicly revealing her 12-year same-sex relationship. Continue reading “Ohio Gov. Vetoes Anti-LGBTQ Measures + 3-Time Gold Medalist Comes Out + More”