LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• Queerty: The late pop star George Michael is getting another close-up in a new concert film based on previously-lost footage, George Michael: The Faith Tour. The big-screen release will coincide with the drop of an 18-track album of previously unreleased recordings sometime later this year. Continue reading “New George Michael Concert Film + RuPaul, Lisa Kudrow At HRC Dinner + More”
Some news items you might have missed:
• LGBTQ Nation: New York politicians say they will defy the Trump administration by re-raising the Pride flag at the Stonewall National Monument in Manhattan after it was removed by the Interior Department.
• Outsports: I am so taken by out French skater Kevin Aymoz’s passion and focus after his performances thus far at the Milan Olympics. He regularly places in the top ten in international competitions. And he was one of six French athletes to come out for Pride Month in 2021 as part of a documentary called “We Need to Talk.” Continue reading “NY Politicians Will Re-Raise Pride Flag At Stonewall Monument + More News”
In this episode of The Randy Report podcast: Following the deadly shooting of lesbian Minneapolis mom Renee Good by an ICE agent, I have some thoughts to share as well as highlight one small glimmer of goodness. Continue reading “Podcast: Minneapolis Shooting, Hockey Player Comes Out”
LGBTQ activists organized a die-in in front of the Department of Health and Human Services (HHS) to protest the Trump Administration’s dangerous cuts to HHS programs. Continue reading “Demonstrators Hold ‘Die-In’ At HHS Over Cuts To LGBTQ Health”
Some news items you might have missed: • YouTube: Marvel Studios has released the first trailer for the upcoming The Fantastic Four: First Steps starring the oh-so-yummy Pedro Pascal. In theaters July 25. Continue reading “Pedro Pascal In ‘The Fantastic Four: First Steps’ Trailer + More News”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • Metro Weekly: A gay couple in Miami who arranged to meet a man (above) through Grindr got the shock of their lives after they realized they had been catfished by a gun-wielding man who proceeded to shoot at them. Continue reading “When Your Grindr Date Pulls A Gun + New WICKED Trailer + More News”
Democratic vice presidential candidate Gov. Tim Walz was on fire tonight representing the Harris/Walz ticket at the Human Rights Campaign’s National Dinner in Washington, D.C. Simply a “must watch.” Grand slam home run. Continue reading “Must Watch: Gov. Tim Walz At HRC National Dinner”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: Democratic vice presidential candidate Gov. Tim Walz will honor the LGBTQ+ community this weekend at the Human Rights Campaign’s National Dinner in Washington, D.C. Continue reading “Tim Walz To Honor LGBTQ Community At HRC Gala + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • Metro Weekly: Emmy/Grammy/Tony winner Cynthia Erivo (soon-to-star in the upcoming WICKED movie) will be honored with the Human Rights Campaign’s National Equality Award at it’s annual gala in D.C. Continue reading “Cynthia Erivo To Be Honored At HRC Gala + More News”
Tonight’s theme at the Democratic National Convention is “Fighting For Our Freedoms” and will feature several prominent LBGTQ leaders including Human Rights Campaign president Kelley Robinson. Continue reading “LGBTQ Progress To Step Into DNC Spotlight Tonight”