LGBTQ news and entertainment
An interesting legal twist could be in the works in the prosecution of Luigi Mangione, who faces federal and state charges in the shooting death of a health insurance exec in 2024.
Mangione is expected to plead guilty in federal court where he faces charges of stalking that resulted in the death of Brian Thompson.
His legal team appears to be jockeying to save him from state charges through “double jeopardy.” Continue reading “Luigi Mangione Expected To Plead Guilty In Federal Court”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• The Advocate: A Connecticut hospital has agreed to Trump administration demands to stop providing gender-affirming care to minors, leaving transgender youth and their families scrambling amid concerns about continuity of care.
• Gayety: Charlie Gillespie and Justice Smith have officially joined the cast of Heated Rivalry for season two, bringing two fan-favorite characters from Rachel Reid’s beloved Game Changers book series to the screen. Continue reading “CT Hospital Caves To Trump Admin On Gender-Affirming Care + More”
Three men have been sentenced to decades in prison after being found guilty of perpetrating a years-long robbery scheme targeting NYC gay bar patrons that ultimately left two of the victims dead. Continue reading “3 Men Sentenced To Decades In Prison For Drugging, Robbing, Killing NYC Gay Bar Patrons”
More gruesome details have come to light regarding the kidnapping, torture and sexual assault leading up to the death of Sam Nordquist, a transgender Black man from Minnesota who was allegedly imprisoned in a small room of an upstate motel for a month before he died. Continue reading “More Details On Torture/Murder Of Sam Nordquist”
In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast recapping the latest LGBTQ news: Police say the murder of a trans man in upstate New York wasn’t a ‘hate crime.’ Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Trans Murder ‘Not A Hate Crime?’ + More LGBTQ News”
Some news items you might have missed: • Xtra Magazine: What’s going on with Trump’s cuts to PrEP funding? The president’s freeze on foreign aid has raised many questions about HIV/AIDS prevention and treatment in the U.S. and abroad. • YouTube: I came across this terrific round-up of 15 underrated gay movies you may have missed including the oh-so-romantic Nuovo Olimpo (lead photo). There are definitely several I’m making a point of revisiting soon. Continue reading “Trump Cuts To PrEP Funding + Underrated Gay Films + More”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • Instinct Magazine: Woofy Olympic medalist Gus Kenworthy (above) has launched a monthly coffee table book club, and if you sign up now you get a free Polaroid of the freestyle skier au naturale. Continue reading “Gus Kenworthy Book Club + 5 Charged In Trans Man Murder + More News”
In this episode of The Randy Report podcast: Amid all the dark news lately we can all use a distraction, so I recommend the charming new gay romantic comedy “Bonus Track.” Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: New Gay Rom-Com ‘Bonus Track’ + Def Sec Halts Gender-Affirming Care + More”
Three men accused of drugging and robbing men at Manhattan gay bars and nightclubs have been found guilty on murder, robbery and conspiracy charges. Continue reading “3 Found Guilty In Drugging Deaths Of LGBTQ Nightclub Patrons”
Some news items you might have missed: • Attitude: Janne Puhakka (above), 29, Finland’s first out gay professional hockey player, was found dead Sunday in his home. His partner, 66-year-old Norwegian veterinarian Rolf Nordmo, has now confessed to killing him. Continue reading “Finnish Hockey Pro Killed By Partner + Reality Contestant Faked Being Trans + More”