LGBTQ news and entertainment
Donald Trump reportedly confronted Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth at Camp David over the weekend expressing frustration over munitions shortages affecting military options with Iran. Continue reading “WaPo: Trump Confronted Hegseth Over Munitions Shortages”
In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast: Boy George has dropped out of the upcoming Jesus Christ Superstar revival in the West End. Plus…
• A memorandum just made public details Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s demands of Scouting America in order to continue the Pentagon’s longstanding support. Continue reading “Podcast: Boy George + Scouting America + New Music From The Cowgays”
U.S. District Judge Ana Reyes, currently overseeing a lawsuit against the Trump administration’s ban of transgender military service members, wants the Pentagon to explain Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth’s newly-announced testosterone treatment program after using the same hormone care to justify kicking trans troops out of the military. Continue reading “Judge Wants Answers About Hegseth’s Testosterone Double Standard”
Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth repeatedly crashed out during an appearance before the Senate Appropriations Committee to request about $70 billion more to fund the Iran war and replenish depleted weapons stocks.
Over and over, Hegseth tap danced around questions about his previous characterizations that the war had been “won” several times over the past four months. Continue reading “Pete Hegseth Crashes Out During Senate Hearing”
Some news stories I thought worth your time:
• Queerty: Collegiate baseball team the Portland Pickles All-Stars played the Willamette Wildbills on Tuesday where a pitcher and batter had a ‘Heated Rivalry’ moment 🙂 Continue reading “‘Heated Rivalry’ Baseball Edition + George Santos Again + More”
Some news items for you as we get over Hump Day:
• OUT: Kevin Carrera’s father exited his life after he came out. Now he’s Mr. Gay Spain 2026. Inspiring story. Continue reading “Kevin Carrera Crowned Mr. Gay Spain 2026 + More news”
Some news stories for you as we head into the holiday weekend:
• Greece: I really don’t intend to be mean, but…the four in that lead pic chose to sit down at the restaurant I was at tonight with their backs to an incredible view of Athens, Greece. And yes, that’s the Acropolis on the left. #smh
• Attitude Magazine: Oscar winner Kevin Spacey says he felt “attacked” by the LGBTQ community when he came out. Gurl… Continue reading “View With..A Phone? + Kevin Spacey Felt ‘Attacked’ + More News”
Yesterday, I reported the U.S. Court of Appeals for the District of Columbia upheld a ruling that blocks Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s order to expel transgender service members.
The ruling by a 3-judge panel found the ban was motivated by animus and therefore unconstitutional. The decision did, however, allow the Pentagon to enforce its ban against transgender individuals seeking to enlist. Continue reading “Hegseth After Losing Trans Ban: ‘See You At SCOTUS’”
Some news items for you as we head into the week:
• Gayety: The mega-hit ice hockey series Heated Rivalry won 16 awards – every category it was nominated in – at the 2026 Canadian Screen Awards.
• HBO Max: I highly recommend the beautifully acted Miss You, Love You starring Oscar winner Allison Janney and Tony nominee Andrew Rannells. The darkly comedic movie follows a grieving widow who is forced to plan her husband’s funeral alongside her estranged son’s personal assistant.
Continue reading “‘Heated Rivalry’ Scores At Canadian Screen Awards + More News”
Happy Monday! Some news items to start your week:
• Washington Blade: Inside the lonely world of MAGA gay men. I found this to be a very interesting dive into gay Trump supporters, how they justify their views, and how it all plays in their love lives.
• Gayety: Pride House Los Angeles/West Hollywood presented a 25th anniversary screening of the groundbreaking queer film The Broken Hearts Club on Saturday night. The pre-screening Q&A brought together co-stars Billy Porter and Zach Braff, and writer-director Greg Berlanti – who all had stories to tell. Continue reading “The World Of Gay MAGA Men + ‘The Broken Hearts Club’ Reunion + More”