LGBTQ news and entertainment
The Utah legislature has now passed a bill that prohibits trans students from living in college dorms that match their gender identity. So, now it’s not just bathrooms, some people want to ban trans folks from entire buildings… Continue reading “Utah Lawmakers Approve Bill Prohibiting Trans College Students From Gender-Aligned Dorms”
Elon Musk is now turning his cost-cutting buzzsaw to FEMA, the federal disaster management agency, according to a report by The Washington Post. Continue reading “Musk Looks To Slash FEMA Budget”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • Gay Times: According to a recent report, One Direction singer Liam Payne “wrestled with his sexual identity, compounding his struggles and leading to risky behavior.” Payne died in October 2024 after falling off a hotel balcony in Buenos Aires, Argentina. Continue reading “Liam Payne + Google Calendars Drop Pride Month + More News”
In this episode of The Randy Report podcast: Amid all the dark news lately we can all use a distraction, so I recommend the charming new gay romantic comedy “Bonus Track.” Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: New Gay Rom-Com ‘Bonus Track’ + Def Sec Halts Gender-Affirming Care + More”
Three men accused of drugging and robbing men at Manhattan gay bars and nightclubs have been found guilty on murder, robbery and conspiracy charges. Continue reading “3 Found Guilty In Drugging Deaths Of LGBTQ Nightclub Patrons”
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered an immediate halt to gender-affirming care for transgender service members and paused promotions for those with a history of gender dysphoria (i.e. trans people). Continue reading “Defense Sec Halts Promotions + Gender-Affirming Care For Trans Service Members”
I’ve been a fan of NBC The Voice runner-up (Season 21) Wendy Moten going back to her spectacular 1992 hit “Come On In Out Of the Rain.” Now, Moten has teamed up with international recording artist Cosimo Lizzi to record a new single to make a difference in the lives affected by ALS including Grammy winner Roberta Flack. Continue reading “New Music: Wendy Moten & Cosimo Lizzi ‘The Closer I Get To You’”
Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: The prominent LGBTQ+ rights organization Egale Canada will boycott events in the U.S. in protest of the Trump administration’s continued assault on the transgender community. Continue reading “Canadian LGBTQ Rights Group Will Boycott U.S. Events + More News”
More measles cases are being reported in west Texas with at least 10 cases as of Friday according to The Texas Department of State Health Services. The outbreak has only affected unvaccinated students so far. Eight of the cases were found in Gaines County which (no surprise) has one of the highest levels of vaccine exempt students in the state.. Continue reading “Texas: Measles Continues To Spread Among Unvaccinated Students”
Some news items you might have missed: • AP News: Three Democratic states (Washington, Oregon, Minnestoa) sued the Trump administration on Friday over its order to ban federal funding for gender-affirming care for transgender people under 19. Continue reading “Dem AGs Sue Trump Admin Over Gender-Affirming Care Ban + More News”