LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items you might have missed: • OUT: Check out this year’s OUT100 honoring the most impactful change makers of 2024 in the LGBTQ community. The year’s very worthy honorees include Cynthia Erivo, Rachel Maddow, Jonathan Groff, my friend Tony Morrison (GLAAD Director of Communications – top right photo) and 97 more. Continue reading “2024 OUT100 Honorees Announced + More News”
Abby Nissenbaum premieres her new EP Don’t Want to Cry, exploring themes of depression, isolation, and heartbreak, but anchored by messages of hope, empowerment, and community. Honest and raw vocals, relatable/heartfelt lyrics and an infectious indie-rock soundscape add up to an imminently listenable collection. Continue reading “From Isolation To Empowerment – Abby Nissenbaum “Don’t Want To Cry””
Vice President Kamala Harris’ interview with Fox News anchor Bret Baier drew nearly 8 million viewers making it the highest rated interview of the Harris/Trump political season. Continue reading “Kamala Harris Fox News Interview Delivered Record-Breaking Ratings”
Some news items you might have missed: • Boy Culture: Mitzi Gaynor (above), who graced the big screen in South Pacific and headlined Las Vegas stages and spectacular TV specials, died on Thursday at the age of 93 of natural causes. I probably became a performer myself thanks to her awesome TV specials. Continue reading “Mitzi Gaynor Exits The Stage + Tim Walz Stands Up For Queer Youth + More News”
Speaking the annual Alfred E. Smith Memorial Foundation Dinner in New York on Thursday, Donald Trump proved once again his immense lack of humor as he skewered Democrats in vulgar terms. Traditionally, speakers tell a few self-deprecating jokes about themselves, but the one person Trump didn’t include in his remarks was himself. Continue reading “Trump’s Lack Of Humor Front And Center At Catholic Gala”
Today, GLAAD, the world’s largest LGBTQ media advocacy organization rang the Nasdaq Stock Market Opening Bell live in Times Square to kick off Spirit Day, its annual anti-LGBTQ bullying campaign. Continue reading “GLAAD Shows LGBTQ Youth Support With Spirit Day 2024”
In this episode of The Randy Report podcast, I highly recommend the newly-released Season 3 of Netflix’s acclaimed coming-of-age series, Heartstopper. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: ‘Heartstopper’ Season 3 + Honorable Discharges For DADT Military + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • Attitude: Janne Puhakka (above), 29, Finland’s first out gay professional hockey player, was found dead Sunday in his home. His partner, 66-year-old Norwegian veterinarian Rolf Nordmo, has now confessed to killing him. Continue reading “Finnish Hockey Pro Killed By Partner + Reality Contestant Faked Being Trans + More”
Entertainment legend Liza Minnelli chats with longtime friend/cabaret star Michael Feinstein in a very candid conversation for INTERVIEW Magazine. Notably, she speaks quite openly (and lovingly) about the differences in parenting between her famous mother, Judy Garland, and father, Vincent Minnelli. Continue reading “Liza Minnelli Chats On Her Famous Parents With INTERVIEW”
Some news items you might have missed: • CNN: A record number of ballots (252,000) have been cast in Georgia’s first day of early voting, according to Gabe Sterling of the Georgia secretary of state’s office. The previous first day record was 136,000 in 2020. Continue reading “Record 1st Day Voting In Georgia + Billy Porter Says ‘LEAP’ + More News”