LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news stories from the day:
• Heavenly Birthday: I’m thinking my best ‘Happy Heavenly Birthday’ thoughts today for my dear, wonderful Olivia Newton-John, who would have celebrated her 78th birthday today. #missingyou Continue reading “Happy Heavenly Birthday Olivia Newton-John + More”
In this week’s LGBTQ+ news headlines: Grindr has agreed to pay $35 million to settle a lawsuit over claims it shared users’ sensitive data, including their HIV status. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Remembering Dolly Parton +Grindr Lawsuit + More”
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”
In this episode of The Randy Report podcast: a gay dad went viral on social media (in a good way) sharing the trials and tribulations of raising a straight son. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Gay Dad Goes Viral + Intersex Teacher Fired For Being Trans + More”
In this episode of The Randy Report podcast: The LA Dodgers honored Glenn Burke and Billy Bean, the first Major League Baseball players to come out as gay. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: LA Dodgers Honor Gay Trailblazers + ‘Miss You, Love You’ + More”
In this episode of The Randy Report podcast: The European Parliament has voted in favor of banning so-called conversion therapy across the EU. Plus…
• A new travel index ranks the safest and most welcoming countries for queer travelers. Click here for the full report. Continue reading “Podcast: Conversion Therapy In EU + New Music From The Cowgays + More”
Some news items you might have missed:
• The Advocate: A federal judge is forcing the Trump administration to answer for Renee Good’s killing at the hands of an ICE agent. After months of secrecy, the Trump administration must turn over body-camera footage, witness interviews, and investigative files tied to the Minneapolis killing.
• Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out this week’s round-up of the latest in LGBTQ publications including the Spring issue of GLOSS Magazine. Continue reading “Judge Orders Trump Admin Answer For Renee Good Killing + More”
In this episode of The Randy Report podcast: Season 2 of the acclaimed web series “The Disappointments” has arrived. Plus… Continue reading “‘The Disappointments’ Season 2 + Pulse Nightclub Memorial + More”
In this episode of The Randy Report podcast, US skier Jake Adicoff wins his first individual gold medals making queer history at the 2026 Paralympic Games in Italy. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Gold Medals At 2026 Paralympics + New Series ‘Stripped Down’ + More”
In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast, The Netherlands has sworn in its first out Prime Minister, Rob Jetten. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: The Netherlands’ New Prime Minister + Bob Mackie Doc-Film + More News”