LGBTQ news and entertainment
In this episode of The Randy Report podcast, the US Supreme Court has ruled Colorado’s ban on so-called “conversion therapy” violates ‘free speech’ rights. Plus…
• The city of Boise has found a clever workaround to a law banning Pride flags from local government buildings
• What to watch: A TV judge put a homophobic father on blast in an episode of Equal Justice that’s gone viral. Link to watch episode for free here.
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.
Some news items you might have missed:
• The Advocate: A federal judge is forcing the Trump administration to answer for Renee Good’s killing at the hands of an ICE agent. After months of secrecy, the Trump administration must turn over body-camera footage, witness interviews, and investigative files tied to the Minneapolis killing.
• Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out this week’s round-up of the latest in LGBTQ publications including the Spring issue of GLOSS Magazine. Continue reading “Judge Orders Trump Admin Answer For Renee Good Killing + More”
The issue of so-called “conversion therapy” took center stage on a recent episode of the courtroom TV show Equal Justice with Judge Eboni K. Williams. Continue reading “TV Judge Hands Down Her Verdict On ‘Conversion Therapy’”
Michael J. Fox took to social media yesterday to assure folks that he is doing ‘OK’ after CNN inadvertently ran an obituary segment titled, “Remembering the life of actor Michael J. Fox.” Continue reading “Michael J. Fox Confirms He’s Alive And Doing ‘OK’”
Some news stories for you as we head over Hump Day:
• CBS News: Jasveen Sangha, the woman who illegally sold the ketamine that killed Friends star Matthew Perry, has been sentenced to 15 years in prison. Continue reading “Matthew Perry Drug Dealer Gets 15 Years In Prison + More News”
Boise City Hall has responded to a strict ban on flying Pride flags at local government buildings by installing poles adorned with rainbow colors and a large welcoming banner.
This is fantastic. Continue reading “Boise City Hall Responds To Pride Flag Ban With Rainbow Poles + Banner”
Less than a day after it began, the 2-week cease-fire agreement between the U.S. and Iran is being tested by continuing attacks by Israel on Lebanon and the whether the Strait of Hormuz will completely open soon.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims the cease-fire didn’t include Lebanon, so his country is still bombing the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon. Continue reading “U.S./Iran Cease-Fire Looking Tenuous – Israel Still Bombing Lebanon, Strait Of Hormuz Not Open”
Some news stories you might have missed:
• X: I am not mad at hottie Zane Phillips (above) looking oh-so-buff in the latest episode of “The Comeback” (below) starring Lisa Kudrow. Continue reading “Zane Phillips On ‘The Comeback’ + Lil Nas X Assault Charges Dismissed + More News”
The U.S. and Iran have reportedly agreed to a last-minute cease-fire just hours after Donald Trump threatened to wipe out the “whole civilization” of Iran if Iranian leaders didn’t agree to immediately re-open the Strait of Hormuz for commercial shipping. Continue reading “TACO Tuesday: Trump Agrees To 2-Week Ceasefire With Iran”
CBS Sunday Morning chats with “Hacks” stars Jean Smart and Hannah Einbinder about saying goodbye to roles that were a match made in comedy heaven.
The Emmy-winning HBO comedy about the travails of comedian Deborah Vance and her writer, Ava, launches its fifth and final season on April 9. Continue reading “Inside The Fifth & Final Season Of ‘HACKS’”