LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items you might have missed: • OUT Magazine: Karla Sofía Gascón (above) has made history as the first out trans woman to be nominated for a Golden Globe as lead actress in a film for her performance in Emilia Pérez. Daniel Craig also scored a nod for his daring turn in Queer. More LGBTQ nominations at the link. Continue reading “LGBTQ+ Golden Globe Nominations + More News”
Some news items I thought worth your time: • OUT: R&B singer Khalid has shared a new video clarifying his feelings about being outed by an “internet personality” last week. Continue reading “Khalid Clears The Air After Being Outed + More News”
In this episode of The Randy Report podcast: a Republican lawmaker decided to make transgender women using the restroom at the U.S. Capitol a big issue. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Trans Bathroom Ban At The Capitol, Daniel Craig in QUEER + More”
Donald Trump is not only planning to once again ban transgender people from joining the U.S. military, but according to reports he also plans to kick out the 15,000+ trans military members who are currently serving. Continue reading “Trump Plans To Discharge Trans Military Service Members”
Some news items I thought worth your while: • Variety: A list of 65 subtle nods to The Wizard of Oz and the Broadway stage production of WICKED in the spectacular new film iteration. I noticed many of these when I saw the movie, but not all. Continue reading “How Many WICKED Easter Eggs Did You Spot? + More News”
U.S. Rep. Nancy Mace (R-SC) is introducing a resolution to ban transgender women from using women’s restrooms in the House of Representatives, even though trans women have been using public restrooms for years. Continue reading “Nancy Mace Wants To Ban Trans Member Of Congress From Restrooms”
Some news items you might have missed: • OUT: The gays are joining the mass exodus from X and heading to Bluesky where, among other things, they are sharing their thirst-traps (above). Btw – you can follow me there here. Continue reading “Mass Exodus From X/Twitter To Bluesky + More News”
I could sit in my numbness regarding what happened last night, But, instead, I want to take a minute to focus on good news that came out of the 2024 elections including some history-making wins for LGBTQ candidates. Continue reading “Election Night 2024: There Was Some Good News”
Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: A new survey shows that 54% of likely voters believe political attack ads targeting the transgender community have become “mean-spirited and out of hand.” Continue reading “Anti-Trans Ads Are A Turn-Off For Voters + More News”
The City Council of Odessa has banned transgender people from using restrooms outside of the sex assigned them at birth. Continue reading “Texas City Council Approves Anti-Trans Bathroom Ordinance”