LGBTQ news and entertainment
In this episode of The Randy Report podcast: the acclaimed queer drama La Bola Negra is already receiving early Oscar buzz. The film arrives in theaters October 16 and on Netflix December 2.
• Students in Pennsylvania rallied to support a transgender high school student chosen as their homecoming queen after she was attacked on social media. Continue reading “Podcast: Acclaimed New Drama ‘La Bola Negra’ + More LGBTQ News”
Some news items you might have missed:
• GayCities: The 10 best LGBTQ travel destinations ranked by GayCities readers. I’ve been lucky to travel to just about all of them, and I concur with these choices 🙂
• People: Voting is open now for PEOPLE’s “Sexiest Man Alive Readers’ Choice poll.” Continue reading “Best LGBTQ Travel Destinations + PEOPLE’s “Sexiest Man Live” Readers’ Choice + More”
Sen. Tommy Tuberville (R-AL) gave an unhinged speech on the floor of the U.S. Senate on Tuesday attacking trans people as ‘deranged’ and suggested we need to “bring back mental institutions as a normal part of our society.” Continue reading “Tuberville: ‘Deranged’ Trans People Need To Be Institutionalized”
Some news items for you as we head over Hump Day:
• Erin in the Morning: An Iowa school district chose to start the school year without the new band teacher instead of allowing a trans educator to take on the role he was offered, following protests from parents.
• Gay City News: Rhinestones, glitter, sequins, a plethora of feathers, and the best lip-syncing performances in Harlem were all featured at the fifth annual Mr. and Miss Black Pride International pageant on August 21 as part of the 29th annual edition of NYC Black Pride. Continue reading “Iowa School District Unhires Trans Band Teacher + More News”
Some news items for you on this sunny Sunday in Las Vegas:
• Pink News: Michael Johnston (above), star of Obsession, shares it was “terrifying” to come out while playing the queer breakout role of “Corey Bryant” in Teen Wolf. Continue reading “Michael Johnston On 1st Gay Role: ‘It Was Terrifying’ + More”
Some news items I thought worth your time:
• Gayety: It looks like it’s going to be Madonna vs Taylor Swift in a pop diva showdown at the 2026 MTV Video Music Awards. Madonna leads the pack with 11 nominations, closely followed by Taylor Swift, who scored nine. Any bets as to who will take the top awards?
• OUT: Here’s what we know (so far) about the upcoming Season 2 of the queer hockey-centered series Heated Rivalry, including new cast members and characters. Continue reading “Madonna Vs. Taylor Swift At MTV Music Awards + More News”
Happy Tuesday from Croatia! Some news items for you:
• Gay Times Magazine: Mexico’s first openly gay mayor, Benjamin Medrano Quezada (above), was shot and killed after leaving a ice cream shop in the Santa Elena de la Cruz neighborhood. He was 59.
• The Advocate: The Trump administration has caved to public pressure after an avalanche of opposition to an HHS proposal that threatened funding for hospitals providing gender-affirming care to transgender youth. Continue reading “Mexico’s 1st Out Gay Mayor Shot/Killed + More News”
Some news stories as we head over Hump Day:
• BroadwayCares: Over 200 dancers and 700 volunteers delivered an evening of high-stakes seduction at Sunday night’s Broadway Bares: License To Strip (photo), raising a record-breaking $2.5 million.
As a result, hundreds of thousands of people across the country will receive life-sustaining meals, medication and healthcare. Continue reading “Broadway Bares 2026 Raises Over $2.5 Million + More News”
Some news items for you as we head over Hump Day:
• OUT: Looking to life after Heartstopper, Joe Locke (above) has reportedly just wrapped production on a body horror film called Baby where he plays a sex worker who gets pregnant with a “mysterious creature.”
• New Music: Lady Gaga & Doechii throw down stunning, fashion-forward visuals for “Runway,” their joint track from the upcoming The Devil Wears Prada 2. Continue reading “Joe Locke Wraps Horror Film ‘Baby’ + Lady Gaga/Doechii Collab + More News”
Federal Communications Commission Chair Brendan Carr is paving the way for the possibility of placing warning labels on TV shows that feature transgender topics. Continue reading “FCC Chair Considering Warning Labels On TV Shows With Trans People”