LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news stories for you as we head into the week:
• Queerty: Round-up of the gayest moments from this year’s Oscars, from Channing Tatum’s glittery thong to a surprise gay kiss for one of the night’s big winners (Andy Jurgensen for Best Editing above). The highlight for me was the gorgeous performance of “I Lied To You” from Sinners. Full list of all the winners here. Continue reading “Highlights From 2026 Oscars + Where Was Sean Penn? + More News”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• Academy Awards: I’m watching live – how about you? Follow here for all the winners as they happen.
• JoeMyGod: Increasingly toxic Megyn Kelly got into a social media fight with fellow-conservative talking head Mark Levin to the point she called him a “micro-penis.” #InfightingIsFunny Continue reading “98th Academy Awards + Hegseth Meltdown + More News”
Happy Friday! Some news stories for you as we head into the weekend.
• Gayety: Bowen Yang will be leaving the cast of Saturday Night Live, marking the end of a groundbreaking run for one of the show’s most influential and visible queer cast members. Yang’s final appearance as a cast member will air this Saturday featuring his WICKED costar Ariana Grande as the host, and Cher as musical guest.
• AP News: After more than 50 years on ABC, the Oscars will move to YouTube beginning in 2029 making the most high-profile award show on the planet accessible to more than 2 billion people globally to stream online. Continue reading “Bowen Yang Leaving SNL + Oscars Leaving ABC For YouTube + More”
I thought last night’s Academy Awards festivities were one of the more enjoyable iterations of the Oscars in recent years. The big story of the night had to be Sean Baker, the force behind Anora, which cost $6 million to make, taking home 4 Oscars for directing, original screenplay, editing and ‘Best Picture.’ Continue reading “Oscars Has A ‘WICKED’ Good Night”
The 2025 Oscars have been announced and there’s some serious LGBTQ+ representation in major categories. Continue reading “‘Emilia Pérez’ And ‘Wicked’ Lead 2025 Oscar Nominations”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: A pizzeria in Tennessee received widespread criticism after confirming it does not cater same-sex weddings because of the personal beliefs of its owners. How very 2015. Continue reading “Anti-LGBTQ Pizzeria Backlash + Oscars Shortlist + More News”
In this episode of The Randy Report podcast: • Just a few weeks into 2024, we’ve already seen nearly 300 anti-LGBTQ bills introduced in state legislatures. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: LGBTQ Oscar Nominations + Gen Z + More News”
The 2024 Oscar nominations were announced today, with several out actors and LGBTQ-centric films being honored. Today’s news marks the first time two out LGBTQ actors (Colman Domingo, Jodie Foster) have been nominated for playing queer roles. Continue reading “2024 Oscar Nominations Announced Including Several LGBTQ Nominees”
Some news items you might have missed: • Axios: Two hundred years ago today, “A Visit from St. Nicholas” — a.k.a. “The Night Before Christmas” — was published anonymously in the Troy Sentinel in New York. Years later, it was finally credited to wealthy Manhattan scholar Clement Clarke Moore. Continue reading “1st Appearance Of ‘The Night Before Christmas’ 200 Years Ago Today + More News”
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