LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news stories I thought worth your time:
• Deadline: Two-time Grammy winner Peabo Bryson died today after reportedly having recently suffered a stroke. He was 75.
Known for singing soulful ballads, he scored back-to-back Grammys for “A Whole New World” from Aladdin with Regina Belle and the title song from from Beauty and the Beast, a duet with Celine Dion. Rest well, Peabo Bryson.
Continue reading “Peabo Bryson Dies At 75 + Jonathan Bailey On Coming Out + More”
Current WICKED co-stars Jonathan Bailey and Ariana Grande are reportedly in talks to headline a new revival of the Pulitzer Prize-winning musical Sunday in the Park with George. Continue reading “Jonathan Bailey + Ariana Grande To Star In West End ‘Sunday In The Park’”
In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast – I take a look at where we are in the fight against HIV/AIDS as we observe World AIDS Day. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: World AIDS Day + New Series ‘Heated Rivalry’ + More”
Out actor Jonathan Bailey is officially the highest grossing actor of 2025 after his two blockbuster hits scored huge at the box office. Continue reading “Jonathan Bailey Is 2025 Box Office Champ”
Some news items for you as we enjoy a quiet rainy day here in Las Vegas.
• Gayety: ‘Sexiest Man Alive 2025’ Jonathan Bailey took a moment with Sesame Street’s smallest star, Elmo, after ‘dancing through life’ with Bert and Ernie. Continue reading “Jonathan Bailey On Sesame Street + Senate Approves Epstein Measure + More”
In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast: WICKED star Jonathan Bailey is the first out gay man to be named PEOPLE Magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive.” Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ Jonathan Bailey + Marriage Equality At SCOTUS + More”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• Gay Times: PEOPLE Magazine’s 2025 “Sexiest Man Alive” Jonathan Bailey has revealed the iconic gay-centered film Brokeback Mountain “completely activated” him as a teen.
• New York Times: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is considering a sweeping new policy that could bar both transgender women and some cisgender women with naturally higher testosterone levels from competing in female Olympic events. Continue reading “Jonathan Bailey On ‘Brokeback’ + New Olympic Policy On Trans Athletes + More”
I’m a little late in sending big congrats to “Wicked” star Jonathan Bailey being named PEOPLE Magazine’s Sexiest Man Alive for 2025 – a huge deal! Continue reading “Jonathan Bailey Named PEOPLE’s ‘Sexiest Man Alive’”
Some news items for you as we head into the weekend:
• PEOPLE: Charlie Sheen, of Two and a Half Men fame, opens up about past sexual encounters he’s had with men (“A lot of it was f**king fun, and life goes on”) in his new memoir, The Book of Sheen, and in his Netflix documentary aka Charlie Sheen premiering Sept 10.
• OUT: One of the most popular and respected fashion designers of all time, Giorgio Armani, has passed away at 91 years old. While the Italian designer remained private for most of his life, he opened up about his gay experiences in 2024. Continue reading “Charlie Sheen Opens Up About Sex With Men + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • them: Out actor Jonathan Bailey thinks everyone over 40 should be forced to watch Netflix’s acclaimed coming-out, coming-of-age series Heartstopper. I couldn’t agree more. Continue reading “Cynthia Erivo On ‘Defying Gravity’ + Jonathan Bailey + More News”