LGBTQ news and entertainment
In this episode of The Randy Report podcast, US skier Jake Adicoff wins his first individual gold medals making queer history at the 2026 Paralympic Games in Italy. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Gold Medals At 2026 Paralympics + New Series ‘Stripped Down’ + More”
On Tuesday, the Florida state legislature approved SB 1134, which will prohibit all local authorities from “promoting” or “adopting” initiatives concerning diversity, equity, and inclusion like Pride events—and prevents any recipients of municipal contracts or grants from doing likewise.
Because the language of the bill is “vague by design,” it creates a chilling effect where local leaders may preemptively cut all ties to the LGBTQ community to avoid the risk of executive suspension. Continue reading “Florida Passes Bill Allowing Governor To Remove Elected Officials For ‘Promoting’ Pride”
Some news items you might have missed:
• Sun-Sentinel: Florida’s Department of Health plans to cut about 12,000 people off from affordable access to their HIV/AIDS meds starting Sunday.
• The Hill: Michigan Gov. Gretchen Whitmer (D) on Wednesday defended transgender rights in her State of the State address, a day after Donald Trump criticized gender transition in his State of the Union address – “I want you to know that you are welcome in Michigan.” Continue reading “Florida To Cut 12K People From Access To HIV Meds + More News”
Florida state Sen. Tina Polsky (D) has filed a bill that would repeal the Sunshine State’s currently-unenforceable law that explicitly bans same-sex marriage. Continue reading “Florida Bill Would Repeal State’s Ban On Same-Sex Marriage”
Some news stories for you as we head into the weekend:
• White House: The White House posted (and then deleted) a video today showing Santa with a list of ‘naughty’ journalists that included MS NOW reporters Carol Leonnig and Ken Dilanian, CNN’s Jake Tapper, and reporters from CBS News, Axios, and The Bulwark. Continue reading “White House Posts List Of ‘Naughty’ Journalists + More News”
Some news stories for you on this post-Thanksgiving Saturday.
• Them: For the fourth year in a row, Florida Republican lawmakers are attempting to ban Pride flags from state facilities including government buildings and public schools. #SoTired
• Queerty: Taking a look back at the ground-breaking 1972 TV movie That Certain Summer which follows teenager Nick Salter (Scott Jacoby), a child of divorce, who is about to spend the titular summer with his dad Doug (Hal Holbrook) in San Francisco. But – surprise! – his father is now living as an openly gay man with his partner Gary (Martin Sheen). Continue reading “Florida Republican’s 4th Try To Ban Pride Flags + More News”
Some news items as we head into Thanksgiving Day:
• ABC News: A Florida driver – Ihab Mustafa El Mahmoud (above) – has been arrested, accused of trying to run down an LGBTQ running group in West Palm Beach. Witnesses said the man attempted to run them down three times before speeding away.
• Them: After playing “Nessarose” in the WICKED movies, Marissa Bode opens up on coming out, disability representation, and what comes next in her career. Continue reading “FL Driver Tried To Run Down LGBTQ Running Group + More News”
Some news stories I thought worth your time:
• The Florida Phoenix: The Human Rights Campaign’s annual report evaluating LGBTQ inclusivity found 7 cities in Florida — Fort Lauderdale, Hollywood, Miami, Orlando, St Petersburg, Tampa, and Wilton Manors — received 100% scores. That’s surprising in light of the ongoing attacks on queer rights in the Sunshine State by Gov. DeSantis and his crew.
• LGBTQ Nation: Meanwhile, a funeral home worker in Florida is out of a job after video of him attacking a Pride flag at a Starbucks was shared online, and he was arrested. Continue reading “7 Florida Cities Score High On LGBTQ Inclusivity (!) + More News”
Some news items for you as we head into the week:
• Wired: Apple has removed two of the most popular gay dating apps in China – Finka and Blued – from the App Store after receiving an order from China’s main internet regulator and censorship authority.
• Broadway World: Tony/Emmy Award winner Kristin Chenoweth has returned to Broadway in The Queen of Versailles, now at the St. James Theatre. The new musical also stars Oscar winner F. Murray Abraham and is directed by Tony winner Michael Arden with music and lyrics by Oscar winner Stephen Schwartz. BW has a round-up of the reviews which were very mixed.
• LGBTQ Nation: Four people are dead and more than a dozen injured after a car crashed into the outdoor seating area in front of an LGBTQ nightclub in Tampa, Florida during last Saturday’s early morning hours. Helicopter footage of the police chase below. Continue reading “Apple Removes Gay Dating Apps + ‘Queen Of Versailles’ Opens + More News”
A MAGA Starbucks customer who was “offended by a Pride flag hanging” in the coffee shop threw his drink on the flag and then ripped it from the wall and stuffed the item in a garbage can, according to local police. Continue reading “‘Offended’ MAGA Man Destroys Starbucks Pride Flag”