LGBTQ news and entertainment
Today’s Pride Music entry – I’m thinking, “Pride Month, gays like to dance, gays like out UK pop star Calum Scott, and gays LOVE Whitney Houston…”
If you do the math, that makes Scott’s gorgeous re-imagined duet version of Whitney Houston’s 1987 classic “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” a grand slam homerun. Continue reading “Pride Music: Calum Scott + Whitney Houston ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’”
Out UK singer Calum Scott has released this beautifully re-imagined version of Whitney Houston’s 1987 classic “I Wanna Dance With Somebody (Who Loves Me)” dueting with the icon herself.
This. Is. Gorgeous. Continue reading “Music Reimagined: Calum Scott + Whitney Houston ‘I Wanna Dance With Somebody’”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • New Music: Out UK pop star Calum Scott (above) drops the visualizer for his latest single, “God Knows,” featuring his signature soulful vocals. Continue reading “New Music From Calum Scott + TV Producer Fired For OnlyFans + More”
Some news items you might have missed: • Gay Times: Former The Bachelor contestant Colton Underwood has shared some insight on the long-rumored gay season of the long-running reality show. https://twitter.com/gaytimes/status/1779298530512839134 • The Advocate: Germany’s Parliament Friday passed a law making it easier for transgender and nonbinary people to change their name and gender marker on official documents. • New Music: Indian pop artist Armaan Malik teams up with out UK pop star Calum Scott for the gorgeous love ballad, “Always.” I predict this will be heard at many weddings in the future. https://youtu.be/Xx_lpb1OJVI?si=-vDqTYb-FPW958lo • LGBTQ Nation: A new study published in the Social Science Research Network [SSRN] found that job applicants using they/them pronouns are less likely to be hired especially in Republican-dominated areas. • New York Times: A new poll shows President Biden has nearly erased Donald Trump’s early polling advantage, amid signs that the Democratic base has begun to coalesce behind the president. My two cents: if you’re going to look at polls, look to swing states Wisconsin, Michigan and Pennsylvania. • Hollywood Reporter: Following the recent same-sex kiss between fan favorite Evan ‘Buck’ Buckley (Oliver Stark) and former firefighter Tommy (Lou Ferrigno Jr.) on ABC’s 9-1-1, Ferrigno Jr. says the romantic pairing was originally conceived to be between Tommy and Buck’s bestie, Eddie (Ryan Guzman). https://twitter.com/THR/status/1778588871414215158
I’m always up for a new release from out singer/songwriter Calum Scott, and his new power pop anthem, “Lighthouse,” does not disappoint. Continue reading “New Music: Calum Scott ‘Lighthouse’”
Calum Scott (image via official Facebook)
Calum Scott (image via official Facebook page)
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What? You thought I wasn’t going to count down and recap the year that was 2018?
Fat chance.
Here’s my take on the best that the year had to offer in terms of LGBTQ music, movies, television and pop culture moments, as well as the stories that resonated most with my readers.
Please kick back, pour a cocktail, and take a little journey on the way back machine as I review 2018 in terms of the LGBTQ community.
And, as always, I would muchly appreciate it if you would share The Randy Report podcast with your friends.
So, here we go. Let me know in the comments what you thought I might have missed.
See you all in 2019! Thanks to all of you for visiting The Randy Report. It totally wouldn’t be any fun without you here.
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| Calum Scott’s new music video “No Matter What” |
The new music video for UK recording artist Calum Scott’s latest single, “No Matter What,” is certain to resonate with viewers on a deeply authentic level.
The powerfully emotional video chronicles Scott’s own personal journey of acceptance both of himself and of his family.
When I was a young boy I was scared of growing up
I didn’t understand it but I was terrified of love
Felt like I had to choose but it was outta my control
I needed to be saved, I was going crazy on my own
It took me years to tell my mother, I expected the worst
I gathered all the courage in the worldShe said, “I love you no matter what
I just want you to be happy and always be who you are”
She wrapped her arms around me
Said, “Don’t try to be what you’re not
Cause I love you no matter what”
She loves me no matter what
The song and video also address how Scott’s friends changed how they treated him as he began to wrestle with his personal demons.
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| Calum Scott |
“‘No Matter What’ is without question, the most personal song I have ever written and the one I am most proud of,” says Scott. “It’s a song born from loneliness and the heartbreaking but liberating tale of my coming-out experience.”
“What I love about this song is that it isn’t just limited to a story of sexual identity, but about the relationship between parent and child and acceptance as a whole,” he added.
Scott explains the song wasn’t included on the initial release of his debut album, Only Human, because, “I simply wasn’t ready at that time to give it to the world.”
“It felt too personal to share,” he continued. “But as with all of my songwriting, I’ve written this from the heart to try and inspire confidence and compassion in people and put some love back in to the world, which we could always use more of.”
The track is part of a new Special Edition of Only Human, set for release on November 30.
It’s been a whirlwind since Scott became a worldwide sensation after making the finals of Britain’s Got Talent in 2015.
His cover of Robyn’s “Dancing On My Own” went viral with over 1.5 billion streams worldwide and was nominated for a Brit Award for Best Single.
Only Human, released in March 2018, hit #1 on iTunes in over 20 countries, sold more than 1.5 million in adjusted album sales, and is fast approaching 2 billion combined streams.
The critics have gushed.
“Scott’s stunningly pure voice is affecting enough in itself, but his lyrics on every one of the [album’s] tracks are vulnerable and raw.” – Billboard
“Calum Scott makes an impressive splash with his compelling debut album.” – The Huffington Post
Check out Calum Scott’s “No Matter What” below.