LGBTQ news and entertainment
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”
The Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool is still getting tons of scrutiny following the Trump administration’s failed $18 million renovation.
As I’m sure you’ve read by now, the water became saturated with clouds of blooming algae, which were obscuring the pool floor that had just been painted a shade of “American flag blue.”
Then the paint began to peel off, making it a tourist destination for unusual reasons. Continue reading “Update: National Guard Deployed To Reflecting Pool”
Ending its fight with the state of Florida over rainbow street art, the city of Fort Lauderdale has announced a “Circle Of Love” installation on private land as an alternative solution.
I’m loving all these cities coming up with creative work-arounds to Gov. Ron DeSantis’s war on Pride rainbows. Continue reading “Ft. Lauderdale Announces ‘Circle Of Love’ Rainbow Installation”
Some news stories for you on this oh-so-sunny Saturday in Las Vegas:
• LGBTQ Nation: This gay dad (above) went viral for his honest reflection on raising a straight son.
• Pink News: Leviticus, an Australian queer supernatural horror-romance film, is being called the best queer horror film of the year. In U.S. theaters now. Continue reading “Gay Dad Goes Viral On Raising Straight Son + More News”
In the new season of Finding Fire Island, Emmy/Tony/Grammy Award-winner Billy Porter opens up to filmmaker Jess Rothschild about his experiences on Fire Island, the legendary LGBTQ vacation destination that has long served as a haven for queer culture and community.
In the documentary’s third episode (available now), Porter reflects on his time visiting the island and admits he spent time in one of Fire Island’s most famous locations: the Meat Rack. Continue reading “Billy Porter Reflects On Fire Island, The Meat Rack + More”
Happy Friday! Some news items for you as we head into the weekend:
• Semafor: The Trump administration plans to permanently end funding for the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief, or PEPFAR, in South Africa. South Africa has about 8 million people living with HIV, the most in the world.
• NLGJA: NLGJA: The Association of LGBTQ+ Journalists announced the recipients of its 2026 Excellence in Journalism Awards, recognizing exemplary reporting produced in 2025. Full list of winners at the link. Congrats to all! Continue reading “Team Trump Plans To End AIDS Relief To Africa + More”