LGBTQ news and entertainment
In this week’s headlines: • Kal Penn comes out in an interview as the “Harold and Kumar” star casually mentions with his fiancé of 11 years while promoting his new book, “You Can’t Be Serious” Continue reading “Kal Penn Comes Out, Billy Porter Pens A Memoir & More – The Randy Report Podcast”
GRAMMY®, EMMY®, and Tony® Award-winning actor, singer, director, composer, playwright, and author Billy Porter unveils a brand new single entitled “Children” today. Continue reading “New Music: Billy Porter Has ‘Been There, Done That, Worn That Dress’”
Some news items you might have missed: • GQ Magazine UK: Billy Porter on the Actors Fund of America when he found out he was HIV positive: “They showed up for me and saved my life. I’m so grateful that there was some place for me to go where I was not shamed but instead lifted up and supported so I could get back on my feet. And now look at what has happened, all because someone cared enough to help.” Continue reading “News Round-Up: October 8, 2021”
Billy Porter has survived a lot. But, also, the man has lived. “At 52 years old, I am getting to the deepest parts of my truth,” Billy Porter tells PEOPLE exclusively in this week’s issue. “I’m having a rebirth — on my own terms.” Continue reading “Billy Porter Tells PEOPLE: ‘I’m Having A Rebirth – On My Own Terms’”
Lil Nas X released his debut album, Montero, today along with the scintillating music video for “That’s What I Want.” Continue reading “Lil Nas X Goes Full ‘Brokeback’ In New Video “That’s What I Want””
In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast: • Bryan Ruby became the first active professional baseball player to come out as gay Continue reading “Podcast: Pro Baseball’s 1st Out Active Player, Buttigiegs Become Dads & More”
Some news items you might have missed: • Out Music: Out country music artist Hayden Joseph (top image) drops his new music video “Backwoods Bougie.” Continue reading “News Round-Up: August 20, 2021”
Amazon Prime Video has dropped the new trailer for the updated musical film adaptation of Cinderella and it looks like it’s going to be a ball! Continue reading “Trailer: Upcoming Reboot Of CINDERELLA Looks Like A ‘Ball!’”
GRAMMY Award-nominated multi-platinum pop superstar JESSIE J joins forces with GRAMMY, Emmy, and Tony Award-winning Billy Porter to release “I Want Love (twocolors Remix)” via LAVA/Republic Records. Continue reading “New Music: Jessie J & Billy Porter “I Want Love (twocolors remix)””
Some news items you might have missed: • Instinct Magazine: RuPaul’s Drag Race is returning to Las Vegas, bringing six sexy Pit Crew members with it. And for the most part, it’ll be a totally new cast of sexy men (above). Check them out at the link. • Out Music: Belgian pop superstar Max Colombie, (aka Oscar and the Wolf) unveils his brand-new single and music video “Oliver.” The sultry single serves up a tropical beat and shimmering synths as Colombie’s sensual voice draws us further into his poolside dreamworld.
• Washington Blade: Louisiana lawmakers failed to override Gov. John Bel Edwards’ (D) veto last month of a bill that would have barred trans girls and women from participating on athletic teams or in sporting events designated for girls or women at elementary, secondary and postsecondary schools. • Family Equality: This short two-minute video, released in advance of Parents Day on Sunday, offers a lighthearted but thorough explanation of the discrimination, bias, and disproportionate financial outlays same-sex couples can face on their journey to parenthood.
• Outsports: The Olympics always drive huge LGBTQ viewership. Here are 8 events at the Tokyo Olympics likely to be popular with LGBTQ viewers. • Deadline: Billy Porter’s directorial debut for Orion Pictures – What If? – will star Black transgender actress Eva Reign in the upcoming high school rom-com. https://www.instagram.com/p/CRhoOsyH2vf/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link