In this week’s podcast: • Two gay men were shot in Miami for kissing goodnight • A new study shows men in same-sex marriages experience less stress than their straight peers • Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh went after Pete Buttigieg’s marriage but Pete clapped back • New report shows LGBTQ youth consider suicide even more than we thought • And new music from Bridesmen All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report
Kenton Chen is Bridesmen Start your week with this terrific new music video from LGBTQ artist Bridesmen. Bridesmen is Kenton Chen who recently starred in Perfect Harmony on NBC. He is also known for his work on NBC’s Sing-Off, as well as his performances with Postmodern Jukebox. The video, titled “The Times,” recently premiered on Billboard. “I want to be very real about just how I’m feeling in my emotions and the things I personally deal with often,” Chen told Billboard. “I don’t necessarily push for just queer messaging, really. I would hope that any of my music is not so niche that people can’t see past what I’m trying to say. The message, especially of ‘The Times,’ should be very universal.” As a gay Asian second-generation immigrant, Chen says he grew up feeling isolated, constantly hiding behind masks to protect himself. In Bridesmen, Chen aspires to uncover these masks in an effort to live a boundless and truthful life. (image via Instagram) “I want people to know that as I have grown and matured as an artist and a human being, I’ve come to realize that my specific experiences of being gay and Asian are not particular to me. My life story reverberates far beyond my specificities, and anyone from any race or sexuality can empathize with the need to belong and be understood”, says Chen. Chen has toured with artists such as Katy Perry, Kesha, Sara Bareilles, Mary J. Blige and Jennifer Hudson. His work with Postmodern Jukebox has reached over 8.6 million views on YouTube, garnering attention from across the globe. The neo-soul/R&B singer has also been featured on Fader and Pride. Check out the new music video “The Times” below. Happy Monday!
In this week’s podcast: • Two gay men were shot in Miami for kissing goodnight • A new study shows men in same-sex marriages experience less stress than their straight peers • Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh went after Pete Buttigieg’s marriage but Pete clapped back • New report shows LGBTQ youth consider suicide even more than we thought • And new music from Bridesmen All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report 
