LGBTQ news and entertainment
In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast: Nex Benedict, a 16-year-old nonbinary student in Oklahoma, died one day after a physical altercation in a high school restroom. I report what we know so far. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Nonbinary Teen Dies After School Altercation + Dorian Film Awards + More”
Some news items you might have missed: • ABC News: Police in Moscow were called to investigate alleged ‘LGBTQ propaganda’ at a fan event dedicated to the cartoon series “My Little Pony.” Some speculate it was because of the character Rainbow Dash, whose multicolored mane and tail are similar to the LGBTQ Pride flag. Continue reading “Moscow Police Investigate ‘My Little Pony’ Event Because Rainbow + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • Pink News: The daughter of legendary Hollywood actor Cary Grant has insisted that her father was “very straight,” contrary to decades of rumors that he might be gay or bisexual. That was partly due to Grant shacking up in a Malibu beach house with fellow actor Randolph Scott for 12 years on and off. Continue reading “Daughter Denies Those Rumors About Cary Grant + More News”
Earlier this week, Russia’s highest court declared the “global LGBTQ+ movement” an extremist organization. Two days later, police in Moscow raided LGBTQ nightclubs and bars under the pretext of “drug raids.” Continue reading “Russian Police Raid Gay Nightclubs and Bars Following Anti-LGBTQ Court Ruling”
Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: The school board in Lynchburg, Virginia has rejected a $10,000 grant from the It Gets Better Foundation (intended to create a “quiet room” at the school) calling the award a Trojan horse to lure school children into a “wicked lifestyle.” Students begged the board to approve the safe space. Continue reading “School Rejects LGBTQ Grant For Safe Space + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: One of my favorite writers, John Casey, puts some life things in perspective, ruminating on the passage of Friends star Matthew Perry – “When the First Friend Goes.” Continue reading ““When The First Friend Goes” + More News”
Some news items you might have missed: • ExtraTV: Madonna launched her long-awaited Celebration greatest hits tour at London’s O2 Arena late Saturday, serving looks and fan-favorite tunes, as well as a tribute to famous faces lost to AIDS. Continue reading “Madonna Launches CELEBRATION Tour In London + More News”
Yevgeny Prigozhin (screen capture via CP24)
Some news items you might have missed: • The Queer Review: Studio One in West Hollywood, one of the first gay discos, operated from 1974-1993 and proved to be an oasis for so many at a time when the world treated the community like second class citizens. Read the 4-star review of the new doc-film Studio One Forever. Continue reading “New Doc-Film ‘Studio One Forever’ + More News”
Ukraine Foreign Minister Dmytro Kuleba (screen capture)