LGBTQ news and entertainment
Catching up on some of the day’s headlines: • Instagram: Zac Efron celebrated the new year by sharing a shirtless thirst trap featuring the muscular Efron in a watery oasis. In 2021, the Baywatch actor picked up a Daytime Emmy Award for Outstanding Host for a Daytime Program for his Netflix series “Down To Earth with Zac Efron.” He’s currently filming Season 2 of the docu-series. Continue reading “News Round-Up: January 6, 2022”
Without ever saying the former guy’s name, President Joe Biden addressed the elephant in the room today as he delivered remarks regarding the violent invasion of the U.S. Capitol building one year ago today. Continue reading “President Biden’s Remarks On Anniversary Of Jan. 6 Insurrection”
Netflix has announced the launch of its new podcast, “The Gay Agenda,” which will explore the lives of LGBTQ creatives at the top of their fields across different industries. Continue reading “Netflix Launches New Podcast: The Gay Agenda”
This is quite wonderful. The Fred Ebb Foundation has awarded $2.6 million to Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS, beating the foundation’s previous donation and highlighting its place as the largest single donor in Broadway Cares history. Continue reading “Fred Ebb Foundation Donates $2.6 Million To Broadway Cares”
“Jeopardy!” champion Amy Schneider, who recently became the show’s highest-earning female contestant, shared on Twitter that she was robbed at gunpoint over New Year’s weekend. Continue reading “Jeopardy! Champion Amy Schneider Robbed At Gunpoint”
The 2022 Grammy Awards, originally scheduled for January 31, have been postponed indefinitely due to COVID-19. Continue reading “2022 Grammy Awards Postponed Indefinitely Due To COVID”
There was a lot in 2021 that was just heinous and I’m happy to leave it behind. But in this year-end episode of The Randy Report podcast, I take a moment to look at the best of 2021 LGBTQ news and pop culture. Continue reading “Podcast: The Best Of 2021 – LGBTQ Edition”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Chasten Buttigieg called out homophobes who left ugly comments on his holiday photo with hubby Pete Buttigieg and their two children. Continue reading “News Round-Up: January 4, 2022”
Getting Curious with Jonathan Van Ness is an unabashedly smart and quirky exploration into topics and questions that make Jonathan curious. Continue reading “Trailer: ‘Getting Curious With Jonathan Van Ness’”
In a nod to Spotify’s annual ‘Wrapped’ recap, dating app Grindr unwrapped some stats and preferences about its worldwide users in a post titled “Grindr Unwrapped.” Continue reading “Year-End ‘Grindr Unwrapped’ Shares Stats From The Dating App”