LGBTQ news and entertainment
Republican lawmakers in South Carolina are jumping on the “overturn same-sex marriage” bandwagon with their own resolution calling on the U.S. Supreme Court to reverse its 2015 Obergefell ruling that legalized marriage equality nationwide. Continue reading “South Carolina Republicans Jump On ‘Overturn Same-Sex Marriage’ Bandwagon”
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:
• The Advocate: Former DOGE staffer Nathan Cavanuagh (above) says ChatGPT helped him and co-workers cancel grants mentioning ‘LGBTQ+.’ Cavanaugh admitted to having no experience in scholarly peer review and his decisions to cancel NEH grants were based on his personal judgement.
• PEOPLE: Chaz Bono married his longtime partner, Shara Blue Mathes, on March 8 in Los Angeles. His Oscar-winning mother, Cher, attended the “Hollywood Glam Formal” celebration. Continue reading “DOGE Twink Used AI In Cancelling Federal Grants + Chaz Bono Got Married + More”
Happy Monday! Some news items for you as we head into the week:
• Outsports: American skier Breezy Johnson became the first out LGBTQ athlete (and the first American athlete) to win a gold medal at the Milan Winter Olympics.
• LGBTQ Nation: After three decades, the organizers of Disney Gay Days — the unofficial annual fan event where LGBTQ+ people visit the Disney World theme park in Orlando, Florida — cancelled this year’s event citing the current political climate and loss of sponsorships. Continue reading “Breezy Johnson Wins 1st Team USA Gold In Milan + More News”
Happy Friday! Some news items you might have missed:
• Them: 23-year-old Swedish skier Elis Lundholm set to make history as the first openly trans athlete to compete at a Winter Olympics. Although Lundholm is a trans man, he will compete in the women’s moguls and women’s dual mogul events in adherence to the current anti-trans restrictions of the IOC.
• The Advocate: Virginia Gov. Abigail Spanberger signed legislation today sending a slate of constitutional amendments to voters, including a measure that would finally erase the state’s ban on same-sex marriages and replace it with an affirmative right to marriage equality. Continue reading “Trans Skier To Compete At Winter Olympics + More News”
Some news items you might have missed:
• New Civil Rights Movement: 47 right-wing organizations have joined together to try to overturn the U.S. Supreme Court’s 2015 Obergefell ruling that made same-sex marriage the law of the land by using the same tired lying narrative of “gays are dangerous to kids.”
• New Music: Lady Gaga has reimagined “Won’t You Be My Neighbor?” by Fred Rogers (“Mister Rogers’ Neighborhood”) to be used for Rocket’s commercial during the Super Bowl on 2/8/26. Continue reading “Lady Gaga Reimagines Mr. Rogers + Marriage Equality Attacked (Again) + More”
Florida state Sen. Tina Polsky (D) has filed a bill that would repeal the Sunshine State’s currently-unenforceable law that explicitly bans same-sex marriage. Continue reading “Florida Bill Would Repeal State’s Ban On Same-Sex Marriage”
In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast – I take a look at where we are in the fight against HIV/AIDS as we observe World AIDS Day. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: World AIDS Day + New Series ‘Heated Rivalry’ + More”
In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast: WICKED star Jonathan Bailey is the first out gay man to be named PEOPLE Magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive.” Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: ‘Sexiest Man Alive’ Jonathan Bailey + Marriage Equality At SCOTUS + More”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• Gay Times: PEOPLE Magazine’s 2025 “Sexiest Man Alive” Jonathan Bailey has revealed the iconic gay-centered film Brokeback Mountain “completely activated” him as a teen.
• New York Times: The International Olympic Committee (IOC) is considering a sweeping new policy that could bar both transgender women and some cisgender women with naturally higher testosterone levels from competing in female Olympic events. Continue reading “Jonathan Bailey On ‘Brokeback’ + New Olympic Policy On Trans Athletes + More”