LGBTQ news and entertainment
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”
The U.S. labor market shed 23,000 jobs in July, and jobs gains for May and June were also revised down by a combined 103,000 jobs, according to a new report by the Labor Department.
Economists had forecast a pickup of around 80,000 new jobs. Continue reading “Jobs Report: 23K Jobs Lost In July + May/June Numbers Revised Down By 103K”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• ExtraTV: Out Olympic medalist Gus Kenworthy is engaged after proposing to boyfriend Andrew Rigby in Spain. Congrats, guys!
• Boy Culture: Matt Rettenmund revisits the 1990 neo-noir thriller “After Dark, My Sweet” starring the still-foxy Jason Patric.
• Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out this week’s round-up of the latest LGBTQ (and adjacent) publications including the latest from Gay City News reporting on the possible return of gay bathhouses in NYC.
• The Advocate: A new “code of practice” is now in effect across England, Scotland and Wales that says bathrooms, changing rooms and hospital wards designated for women or for men must exclude transgender men and women. No word yet on how the new rule will be enforced.
• Queerty: What to watch? Check out the 2022 docuseries titled Colosseum, an eight-part look at gladiators – “the heavyweight champions of the Roman empire.” Available on HISTORY (formerly The History Channel). HISTORY, you have my attention…trailer below.
Gladiators were the heavyweight champions of the Roman empire. Here’s a sneak peek into the limited documentary series, Colosseum. Don’t miss the premiere, Sunday, July 17 at 9/8c only on The HISTORY Channel. #ColosseumHistory pic.twitter.com/n7KVwb4yvq
— HISTORY (@HISTORY) July 5, 2022
• The Daily Beast: Trump’s failing Truth Social platform continues its downward spiral as daily active users have reportedly plummeted from 436,000 in July 2025 to only 261,000 one year later.
• ABC News: Sen. Mitch McConnell issued a statement today saying he has been discharged from the rehabilitation center where he had been recovering after a fall and will continue to recover at home.
While his office has released two photographs of McConnell since his hospitalization, the Kentucky senator has not been seen in public.
Statement from Sen. Mitch McConnell: “Earlier today, I was discharged from the rehabilitation center to continue my recovery at home…” pic.twitter.com/FiTwmEqoQt
— philip lewis (@Phil_Lewis_) August 6, 2026
Donald Trump reportedly confronted Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth at Camp David over the weekend expressing frustration over munitions shortages affecting military options with Iran. Continue reading “WaPo: Trump Confronted Hegseth Over Munitions Shortages”
Some news items for you as we head over Hump Day:
• Erin in the Morning: A trans couple was brutally attacked by an angry mob for using a public restroom in Bossier Parish, Louisiana. The sheriff charged them for the incident, not the mob. p.s. Louisiana does not have an anti-trans bathroom ban on the books.
• TV Insider: Rowdy Robertson, adopted son of Duck Dynasty’s Willie and Korie Robertson, revealed he was sent to a Christian boarding school as a teen partly due to his being gay. Continue reading “Trans Couple Attacked For Using Restroom + ‘Duck Dynasty’s’ Rowdy Robertson + More”
Dr. Abdul El-Sayed, a progressive former public health official, has won Michigan’s Democratic Senate primary clinching the nomination in an oh-so-tight race over moderate opponent Rep. Haley Stevens. Continue reading “Dr. Abdul El-Sayed Wins Michigan Dem Senate Primary”