LGBTQ news and entertainment
Today’s holiday tune is Elton John’s “Step Into Christmas.” The raucous upbeat bop was released in 1973 and reached #1 on the Billboard Christmas Singles chart.
The song was reportedly written in one morning and completed by that afternoon. Continue reading “Christmas Music: Elton John ‘Step Into Christmas’”
The original cast recording from The Devil Wears Prada: A New Musical is set to be released on September 19, and here’s a first taste of the sassy Elton John score with lyrics from Shaina Taub and Mark Sonnenblick. Continue reading “New Music: ‘Miranda Girl’ From THE DEVIL WEARS PRADA”
Madonna shared in a social media post that she and international pop icon Elton John have not only “buried the hatchet,” but will be collaborating on a new song. Continue reading “Madonna & Elton John: ‘We Buried The Hatchet’”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • Courthouse News: A legal adviser to the European Union says Poland should honor the rights of same-sex couples who marry in other EU countries. • What To Watch: The short film GIVE (photo) tells the story of a contemporary composer-pianist and a classical singer brought together by their musical talents. Streaming on Dekkoo now. Continue reading “Short Film ‘GIVE’ + Same-Sex Marriage In Poland + More News”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • The Advocate: Days after being dropped as the featured entertainer at this year’s White House Correspondents’ Dinner, out comedian Amber Ruffin made a surprise appearance on NBC’s Late Night with Seth Meyers Monday night to respond to the controversy. Continue reading “Amber Ruffin On WHCD + Elton John On His Own Mortality + More News”
Elton John and Brandi Carlile drop the joyous, life-affirming track “Swing For The Fences,” from their upcoming collaborative album, Who Believes In Angels? Continue reading “New Music: Elton John & Brandi Carlile ‘Swing For The Fences’”
After closing his farewell concert tour in July 2023, “IMPACT x Nightline” looks back at the career and life of legendary pop star Elton John. Continue reading “What To Watch – “Elton John: Still Standing””
Some news items I thought worth your time: • OUT Magazine: Elton John welcomed a slew of celebrities to a gala Opening Night for his new musical The Devil Wears Prada in London starring Vanessa Williams. The event was held on December 1 to recognize World AIDS Day and support the Elton John AIDS Foundation. Continue reading “Opening Night Gala For ‘The Devil Wears Prada’ + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: A queer bar in Asheville, North Carolina, that was barely open a month before being destroyed by Hurricane Helene is getting a new lease on life. Nearly $200K in donations has poured into a GoFundMe campaign to help the owners of DayTrip (photo above) rebuild the bar. Continue reading “$200K Raised To Rebuild Queer Bar Destroyed By Hurricane + More News”
Slowing down my Saturday for Randy Report favorite Pentatonix serving up elegant musical magic with their cover of “Can You Feel The Love Tonight?” from Elton John’s The Lion King. Continue reading “Saturday Slowdown: Pentatonix ‘Can You Feel The Love Tonight?’”