LGBTQ news and entertainment
In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast: former out Congressman and LGBTQ icon Barney Frank died this week at the age of 86. Plus…
• Adult entertainment studio Falcon | Naked Sword has gone mainstream with a ’safe for work’ non-porn murder mystery “The Last Guest” starring the studio’s popular leading men. Click here to watch for free on YouTube. Continue reading “Podcast: New Short Form Murder Mystery From Falcon + Barney Frank + More”
The Association for LGBTQ Equality in Israel has released a new report showing a sharp increase of anti-LGBTQ hatred in 2025, with online abuse moving into public spaces with physical attacks. Continue reading “Report: Anti-LGBTQ Violence Rose Sharply In Israel In 2025”
Some news stories for you as we head over Hump Day:
• Gayety: The final installment of the fantastic gay coming-of-age series, Heartstopper, will premiere on Netflix on July 17, 2026. Heartstopper Forever will bring a close to Nick Nelson and Charlie Spring’s journey.
• OUT: Resurfaced photos of hunky Zane Phillips (currently featured in HBO’s The Comeback) show his hot twink to twunk transformation. Continue reading “‘Heartstopper Forever’ Sets Release Date + Zane Phillips + More”
Less than a day after it began, the 2-week cease-fire agreement between the U.S. and Iran is being tested by continuing attacks by Israel on Lebanon and the whether the Strait of Hormuz will completely open soon.
Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu claims the cease-fire didn’t include Lebanon, so his country is still bombing the Iran-backed Hezbollah militant group in Lebanon. Continue reading “U.S./Iran Cease-Fire Looking Tenuous – Israel Still Bombing Lebanon, Strait Of Hormuz Not Open”
Per last week’s announced agreement, Hamas released its hostages in Gaza this morning and nearly 2,000 Palestinian prisoners in Israel were freed. Continue reading “All Israeli Hostages And Palestinian Prisoners (Finally) Released”
Donald Trump announced on social media today that Israel and Hamas had reached an agreement for the release of the remaining 20 Israeli hostages in exchange for Palestinian prisoners.
“I am very proud to announce that Israel and Hamas have both signed off on the first Phase of our Peace Plan,” read the beginning of Trump’s social media post.
While it’s definitely a step forward (if it comes to fruition), it’s not a definitive ‘peace deal.’ Continue reading “Trump: Israel And Hamas Agree To Release Hostages”
Some news items to start your week:
• Variety: Hulu has announced its gay-centered sitcom “Mid-Century Modern” starring Nathan Lane, Matt Bomer, Nathan Lee Graham, and the late Linda Lavin, will not return for a second season. While not groundbreaking, I liked the series, sometimes playfully referred to as a gay “Golden Girls.” It was comfortable and easy to watch. #DarnIt
• Attitude Magazine: Madonna has revealed she’s recorded a new song – “Fragile” – for her late brother Christopher Ciccone, which will be featured on her forthcoming album, Confessions on a Dance Floor Part 2, due next year. Continue reading “Hulu Cancels ‘Mid-Century Modern’ + Madonna Records New Song For Late Brother + More”
While the majority of Republicans in Congress (and some pro-Israel Democrats) support Donald Trump’s bombing of Iran’s nuclear facilities, there is bipartisan opposition to Trump’s decision to strike Iran. Continue reading “Trump Catches Bipartisan Pushback On Iran Strikes”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• ABC News: Props to ABC News’ Matt Gutman for staying cool when this LA police officer snapped claiming Gutman “touched” him. Continue reading “Tensions Still High In LA + MN Shooter’s Wife Detained + More News”
After more than 15 months of war, negotiators for Israel and Hamas have reportedly agreed to a cease-fire in Gaza. Continue reading “NYT: Israel And Hamas Agree To 6-Week Cease-Fire”