LGBTQ news and entertainment
Today marks the 10th anniversary of the horrific Pulse Nightclub shooting when a gunman burst into the nightclub and claimed the lives of 49 people, wounding dozens of others. Continue reading “10th Anniversary Of The Horrific Pulse Nightclub Shooting”
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”
Some news stories you might have missed:
• Gayety: The building that housed Pulse Nightclub, where 49 people were killed in a 2016 mass shooting, was demolished on March 17 clearing the way for a long-awaited permanent memorial.
• Kenneth-in-the-212: This week’s round-up of the latest in LGBTQ friendly publications including OnlyFans ‘Superman’ Clark Gallagher covering Interview Magazine.
Continue reading “Pulse Nightclub Demolished + Support For Same-Sex Marriage + More News”
Some news stories I thought worth your time:
• New Music: Congrats to DJ Bill Bennett on hitting #1 on the iTunes Dance Charts with his new album, “DILF Act 1.” According to sources, Bill is the first out DJ to land the number one spot in the history of the chart.
The handsome artist offered this emotional thank you to his fans via YouTube. You can find my podcast interview with Bill here . Continue reading “DJ Bill Bennett Hits #1 With New Album + More News”
Happy New Year! Some news stories for you as we shrug off last night’s festivities.
• TMZ: International pop star Pink shared a selfie from a hospital bed on New Year’s Eve, revealing she’s undergoing surgery to get two new discs in her neck. Sounds sad, but the singer was upbeat in her Instagram message adding, “Rock ‘n’ roll is a contact sport.”
• OUT: Even CNN’s New Year’s Eve Live telecast couldn’t avoid the cultural power of HBO’s “Heated Rivalry,” as the show came up at least four times between hosting besties Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper. During one segment, Cohen asked country artist Brandi Carlile, “Do lesbians care about ‘Heated Rivalry?” as Cooper giggled uncontrollably. Continue reading “Anderson & Andy Do Their Thing + Pink Celebrates NYE From Hospital + More”
In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast: The Florida Department of Transportation erased the Pulse Nightclub memorial rainbow crosswalk in the middle of the night. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Rainbow Crosswalks Under Attack, New Netflix Series BOOTS + More News”
Painted over, colored in, and painted over again — what was an approved rainbow crosswalk outside of the former Pulse Nightclub is now black and white again.
Early Sunday, the Florida Department of Transportation repainted the rainbow memorial crosswalk to black and white. And now, police are monitoring the site. Continue reading “Florida Paints Over Pulse Nightclub Memorial Again”
Early this morning, crews from the Florida Department of Transportation quietly painted over the Pulse Memorial crosswalk in Orlando.
The rainbow crosswalk was a symbol of queer resilience after the deadly 2016 nightclub massacre that left 49 people fatally shot in what was the largest mass shooting in the country at the time. Continue reading “Florida Erases Pulse Memorial Crosswalk Overnight”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• New York Times: “No Time at All” is a 65-minute sound installation at the New York City AIDS Memorial in the West Village (above). Culled from 53 VHS tapes, the piece is a continuous mix of music and songs performed by gay men’s choruses from 1985 to 1995.
• The Advocate: Rep. Eric Sorensen (D-IL), who’s openly gay, confronted Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth over the disrespect shown to Harvey Milk in light of reports that Milk’s name is to be removed from a Navy ship. Continue reading “Music & Songs At NYC AIDS Memorial + Hegseth In Hot Seat + More News”
Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis’ statement on the 9th anniversary of the Pulse Nightclub shooting made no mention of the LGBTQ and Hispanic communities — the two groups most devastated by the massacre. Continue reading “FL Governor Omits LGBTQ Victims In Pulse Nightclub Remembrance”