LGBTQ news and entertainment
Michael Medrano (aka ‘Stache Papi’) declares “2009 is back” as he drops his new single and music video – “F★ck F★rever,” from his upcoming album International Male.
The new release features high energy Euro-pop production, fun visuals, and hey – I like to look at nice things.
Medrano last appeared here in October 2025 when I featured his single “Primadonna.”
In today’s episode of The Randy Report podcast, I’m chatting with California-based electronic pop artist/producer/songwriter — and longtime figure in the online remix culture — Lukesavant.
But now, he’s releasing his own debut album, Last Night Wasn’t Love — a new collection of original songs developed as a cohesive late-night narrative inspired by his years living in San Francisco. Continue reading “Interview: Recording Artist/Producer Lukesavant “Last Night Wasn’t Love””
Some news items I thought worth your time: • LGBTQ Nation: Gun-toting neo-Nazis (above) tried to ruin a Pride festival in Grove City, Ohio, but failed miserably. Their presence inspired the town and its leaders to come out in support of the local queer community resulting in the biggest Pridefest yet. Continue reading “Nazis Fail In Pride Festival Disruption + More News”
New music for your weekend with something for everyone – from UK rock band Pale Waves to dance/pop from VINCINT to classical crossover from new trio CelloVoci. Continue reading “New Music From Pale Waves, VINCINT, CelloVoci”
On what would have been Olivia Newton-John’s 76th birthday, her daughter Chloe Lattanzi is about to fulfill a promise to her late mother by releasing her first solo recording since Olivia’s passing. Chloe first played a demo recording of “Phoenix” for Olivia in 2021. Upon hearing it, Olivia told her daughter, “please finish this; it’s the most beautiful song you’ve ever written.” Continue reading “New Music: Olivia Newton-John’s Daughter Chloe Lattanzi Rises ‘PHOENIX’”
New music for your playlist – I am loving the new album from actor/singer/dancer Vanessa Williams titled Survivor, her first new collection in 15 years – which she’s self-produced. Continue reading “New Album From Vanessa Williams ‘SURVIVOR’”
John Travolta’s daughter Ella, recording under the moniker Ella Bleu, releases a very touching new song and music video titled, “Little Bird.” Continue reading “John Travolta’s Daughter Ella Bleu Releases Touching ‘Little Bird’”
Million-selling singer/songwriter Thea Austin (“Rhythm Is a Dancer,” “I Can’t Get Enough”) and history-making out entertainer Karel (KFI Radio, KGO Radio, TV host, author, songwriter) have teamed up to create “We’re Not Going Back” inspired by Vice President Kamala Harris’s campaign of hope. Continue reading “New Music: KAREL & Thea Austin “We’re Not Going Back””
TV/Broadway star Tituss Burgess (Schmigadoon!, Unbreakable Kimmy Schmidt, Moulin Rouge!) teams up with a cappella pop group Voctave on a gorgeous cover of the Barbra Streisand classic, “On A Clear Day You Can See Forever.” Continue reading “Favorite Thing Today: Voctave + Tituss Burgess ‘On A Clear Day’”
Some news items you might have missed: • JoeMyGod: A gay city councilman has resigned after a video surfaced showing him drunkenly urinating on the door of a downtown Los Angeles gay bar. Continue reading “Councilman Resigns After Urinating On Gay Bar Door + More News”