LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items you might have missed: • OUT: If you’ve seen the current psychological thriller Saltburn (starring Jacob Elordi), you know about a certain scene in a bathtub. Elordi dropped by The Tonight Show this week and was invited to smell a scented candle inspired by that infamous scene. He’s a good sport… Continue reading “‘Jacob Elordi’s Bathwater’ Candle + More News”
The S&P 500 closed at a new all-time high today, confirming that Wall Street is in a full-on bull market. Continue reading “S&P 500 Reaches New All-Time High”
Some news items you might have missed: • AP News: Hungary’s government will not change policies the European Union believes infringe on LGBTQ+ rights and those of asylum seekers, even if doing so would unfreeze billions in funding the bloc has withheld from Budapest. Continue reading “Hungary Refuses To Change Anti-LGBTQ Policies + More News”
Congress has approved a temporary spending bill that will stave off a partial government shutdown (through the beginning of March) just one day before a crucial deadline. The House just passed the measure by a vote of 314-108. President Biden is expected to sign it before the midnight deadline on Friday. Continue reading “Congress Passes Temporary Spending Bill To Avoid Govt Shutdown”
In a wild, all-caps rant on his Truth Social account, Donald Trump declared that presidents must have “full immunity” for their actions, even for events that “cross the line.” Continue reading “Trump Rant: Presidents Must Have ‘Full Immunity’ Even For Events That ‘Cross The Line’”
Some news items you might have missed: • Axios: Florida House Republicans introduced new legislation Wednesday that would restrict certain flags in government buildings and schools, bringing the state one step closer to banning emblems like the LGBTQ+ pride flag. Continue reading “Florida Eyes Banning Pride Flags + More News”
Anderson Lee Aldrich, 23, who shot and killed five people and injured over 40 more at the LGBTQ nightclub Club Q in Colorado Springs in 2022, has been charged with 50 federal hate crimes and 24 firearm violations. Continue reading “Club Q Shooter Charged With Federal Hate Crimes”
I am speechless and deeply honored to wake up to the news that The Randy Report has been honored with a nomination in the category of Outstanding Blog for the 35th GLAAD Media Awards. Continue reading “Nominees For 35th GLAAD Media Awards (Including The Randy Report!)”
My favorite moments from last night’s Emmy Awards plus some news stories you might have missed: • Elton John Gets His EGOT: With his win in the Outstanding Variety Special (Live) category for “Elton John Live: Farewell From Dodger Stadium,” Sir Elton achieves true EGOT status, having won Emmy, Grammy, Oscar, and Tony Awards. Only 19 artists have attained the rarified status. Continue reading “Favorite LGBTQ Moments At The Emmy Awards + More News”
The U.S. Supreme Court has declined to review a ruling from a federal appeals court last year that held in favor of a transgender middle school student in Indiana to use the boys’ bathroom. Today’s decision leaves the lower court’s ruling in place, requiring the school to treat trans students equally. Continue reading “Supreme Court Declines To Review Ruling On Transgender Bathroom Rights”