LGBTQ news and entertainment
Living in Las Vegas, I’m accustomed to hotter summer temperatures than most of the U.S., but July totally felt off the charts.
Turns out the lower 48 states set a record for the hottest month on record (1895–present) in July, according to the National Oceanic and Atmospheric Administration. Continue reading “July Broke Records For Hottest Month In U.S.”
Some news stories for you as we close out the weekend:
• Attitude Magazine: TikTok says a ‘moderator error’ delayed the removal of Perez Hilton‘s livestream after the celebrity blogger appeared to self-harm on the platform for 15 minutes.
• Instinct Magazine: Long before Heartstopper introduced him to millions of viewers, Kit Connor appeared in Rocketman, portraying a young Elton John. Continue reading “TikTok: Glitch Delayed Removing Perez Hilton Livestream + More”
Checking in with some favorite InstaHunks beginning with Chris Bednarik, who sends regards from Indonesia.
Continue reading “Regards From Indonesia + Morning Magic + More InstaHunks”
Donald Trump tried (and failed) to troll Democratic Michigan Senate nominee Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, 41, and his wife in a social media post. Continue reading “El-Sayed Claps Back At Trump Trolling”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• The Advocate: A Connecticut hospital has agreed to Trump administration demands to stop providing gender-affirming care to minors, leaving transgender youth and their families scrambling amid concerns about continuity of care.
• Gayety: Charlie Gillespie and Justice Smith have officially joined the cast of Heated Rivalry for season two, bringing two fan-favorite characters from Rachel Reid’s beloved Game Changers book series to the screen. Continue reading “CT Hospital Caves To Trump Admin On Gender-Affirming Care + More”
For months, Team Trump has been accusing political enemies of mortgage fraud for claiming more than one primary residence. Trump called one foe who did so “deceitful and potentially criminal” and another “CROOKED.”
But documents show Trump did the very same thing in the 1990s. #hypocrisy Continue reading “Report: Documents Show Trump Committed Mortgage Fraud”
I’m remembering dear, wonderful Olivia Newton-John this morning as today marks four years since her passing.
As longtime readers of The Randy Report know, my husband Michael was Olivia’s publicist for more than 20 years. We shared countless adventures and laughs with Olivia all over the world. Continue reading “Remembering Olivia Newton-John”
DJ Bill Bennett trades the dance floor diaries for 80s-soaked reinvention with “Out Of My Hands,” from his upcoming new album Open Your Mind, steeped in the neon glow of the 1980s. Continue reading “New Music: DJ Bill Bennett ‘Out Of My Hands’”
Some news stories for you as we head into the weekend:
• Instinct Magazine: After photos of Pedro Pascal and male model Christian Hogue (above) vacationing aboard a yacht in Mallorca, Spain, surfaced in late July, social media began to rumor they were a couple. Hogue responded on Instagram saying nope – “I am not gay nor am I for hire.”
• The Hollywood Reporter: Grammy Award winner William Orbit, the visionary music producer who helped Madonna reinvent herself with the landmark “Ray of Light” album, has died at 69. Continue reading “Rumors Of Pedro Pascal ‘Boyfriend’ Debunked + RIP William Orbit + More”
By a vote of 86-11, the U.S. Senate has passed a Russia sanctions bill designed to stifle the Russian economy and bring an end to a war that started in 2022 when Vladimir Putin launched an invasion of Ukraine that has since cost thousands of civilian lives.
The bipartisan legislation, championed by the late Sen. Lindsey Graham (R-SC), would penalize countries that continue to buy Russian oil, gas and other exports seeking to deprive Putin of revenues fueling the war. The bill also extends sanctions against Iran. Continue reading “Senate Passes Russia Sanctions Bill By Vote Of 86-11”