LGBTQ news and entertainment
I’ve long been a fan of Maureen McGovern, who began her career in the 1970s with her #1 hit, “There’s Got To Be A Morning After” (aka the theme to The Poseidon Adventure). The song not only launched her career, but won the 1972 Oscar for Best Original Song. Continue reading “Flashback Friday: The Marvelous Maureen McGovern”
Some news items you might have missed: • Raw Story: The 11th District Court of Appeals has ruled again that Donald Trump is not immune from a lawsuit brought by police officers seeking civil damages from the Donald related to his conduct on Jan. 6. Continue reading “Appeals Court: Trump NOT Immune From Police Lawsuit + More News”
Gov. Mike DeWine (R) of Ohio vetoed a bill on Friday that would have banned transgender minors from receiving gender-affirming care. Continue reading “GOP Ohio Governor Vetoes Ban On Trans Healthcare”
Some news stories you might have missed: • The Advocate: Looking back at some of the top LGBTQ milestones of 2023 including the first Black lesbian U.S. Senator and the first trans Grammy Award winner. Continue reading “Top LGBTQ Milestones Of 2023 + More News”
It was one for the books this year as a record number of anti-LGBTQ legislation was introduced in state legislatures across the U.S. targeting LGBTQ healthcare, inclusion in education, book bans, drag bans, and more. Continue reading “Record Number Of Anti-LGBTQ Bills Filed In 2023”
Some memes that caught my eye this month… 
You can find more editions of “What I Meme To Say” on The Randy Report here.
Nikki Haley, the former South Carolina governor and Republican presidential hopeful, had a truly cringe-worthy moment Wednesday night at a New Hampshire town-hall event where she was asked what caused the Civil War. After she rambled on about “the freedoms of what people could or couldn’t do” and government overreach, the questioner noted that she never once mentioned the word “slavery.” Continue reading “Nikki Haley Forgets To Mention ‘Slavery’ When Asked What Caused Civil War”
Some news items you might have missed: • Queerty: A new production of the mega-musical CATS set to open in NYC in June 2024 promises an “immersive competition with all new ballroom and club beats, runway ready choreography, and an edgy eleganza makeover that moves the action from junkyard to runway.” Continue reading “‘CATS’ Musical Returns To NYC + Exploring Queer Sydney + More News”
Tom Smothers, one half of the iconic Smothers Brothers musical comedy duo, died on Tuesday, December 26, in Santa Rosa, Calif. due to cancer. He was 86. Continue reading “Tom Smothers Of ‘The Smothers Brothers’ Dies At 86”
Some news items you might have missed: • Washington Post: An analysis of 872 challenges to 444 books in 29 states revealed books featuring “LGBTQ characters, themes and stories” are banned the most. Continue reading “Books About LGBTQ Lives 30% More Likely To Be Banned + More News”