LGBTQ news and entertainment
As college graduates receive wise counsel from respected alumni and notable speakers at commencement ceremonies across the country, the Class of 2025 at the University of Maryland was treated to sage advice from Sesame Street/Muppets star, Kermit the Frog. Kermit’s creator, Jim Henson, was an alum of the school. Continue reading “Kermit The Frog Graduation Speech: ‘Life Is Better When We Leap Together’”
Out country music recording artist Sam Williams drops his new single, “Lose You Too,” a low-key, tear-in-your-beer bop. Continue reading “New Music: Sam Williams ‘Lose You Too’”
Some news items for you: • KTVH: A new Montana law effectively bans Pride flags and other LGBTQ flags from being flown at schools or government buildings. Utah and Idaho have recently passed similar laws. • Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out the latest in LGBTQ publications this week including the swimwear issue of Hotspots Magazine. Continue reading “Montana Law Bans Pride Flags + ‘Noah’s Arc: The Movie’ + More News”
On Friday, a U.S. judge prevented the Trump administration from stripping Harvard University of its capacity to admit international students, a decision that escalated the White House’s attempts to align academic practices with President Donald Trump’s policies. Continue reading “Judge Blocks Trump Admin From Revoking Harvard Enrollment Of Foreign Students”
Some news items for you: • WSMV: A high school senior in Tennessee was suspended, not allowed to attend her graduation ceremony, and her diploma is being withheld all because she posted on social media that she was gay. • New Music: Out recording artist Reneé Rapp cuts loose in the music video for her grungy new single, “Leave Me Alone.” Continue reading “New Music From Reneé Rapp + HS Senior’s Diploma Withheld For Coming Out + More”
On Thursday, the Republican-controlled House of Representatives passed Donald Trump’s much-ballyhooed “One Big Beautiful Bill” reconciliation package by a single vote (215-214) and in doing so stripped transgender Americans of health care. A last-minute amendment by House Republicans changed a previous anti-trans provision so it now cuts off federal Medicaid and Affordable Care Act funding for gender-affirming care for ALL transgender people–no matter their age. Continue reading “House Reconciliation Bill Blocks Federal Funds For Gender-Affirming Care”
In this episode of The Randy Report podcast, legendary adult film star and Billboard charting recording artist Colton Ford has unexpectedly died at the age of 62. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Adult Film Star Colton Ford Dead At 62 + More LGBTQ News”
Three men have been sentenced to decades in prison after being found guilty of perpetrating a years-long robbery scheme targeting NYC gay bar patrons that ultimately left two of the victims dead. Continue reading “3 Men Sentenced To Decades In Prison For Drugging, Robbing, Killing NYC Gay Bar Patrons”
Some news items for you: • The Advocate: With the news of the passing of Cheers star George Wendt, John Casey looks back at a seminal Cheers episode where Wendt’s “Norm” taught us gay stereotypes are the real joke. Continue reading “That CHEERS Episode When Norm Flipped The ‘Gay Stereotype’ Script + More News”
It’s official! Hello, Dolly! is coming to Carnegie Hall with a big star-studded concert extravaganza in June and I’ve been asked to restage Gower Champion’s original choreography! Continue reading “My Carnegie Hall Debut: Star-Studded ‘Hello, Dolly!’ Concert In June”