The Randy Report - LGBTQ+ News

In this week's LGBTQ headlines: • A gay man is awarded $18.4 million for a botched HIV test • New web series “Fathers” imagines “Who would we be?” if AIDS hadn’t happened • Tan France, fashion guru for Queer Eye, says his family thought the make better series converted straight men to gay • There’s new music from out indie recording artist Aiden James All that and more in this episode of The Randy...

In this week's headlines: • A new poll by Buzzfeed takes a deep dive into the LGBTQ community’s sexual and political behavior • Ricky Martin wishes he could come out again • Out singer/songwriter Starley drops her new track “Love Is Love” just in time for Pride • Perez Hilton set to be the next celebrity host at Chippendales in Las Vegas • And I share my thoughts on this year’s Tony Awards All tha...

Today I'm talking with Nevada state Sen. Pat Spearman who is running for the Democratic nomination in Nevada's District 4 for Congress. The word "qualified" doesn't even begin to cover the senator's resume. A Doctor of Business Administration, a Masters degree in Divinity, a 29 year veteran of the U.S. Army where she achieved the rank of Lt. Colonel, two landslide victories for the Nevada state Se...

Out singer/songwriter Eli Lieb recently released his newest album, "The Nights We Lived." With hit songs "Young Love," "Zeppelin," "Safe in My Hands," Eli has become a favorite for fans of indie pop music. And this new album is a introspective collection of songs that lies right in the sweet spot of mainstream pop music. We talk to Eli about his music, his exit from Los Angeles, thoughts on the st...

Check out my interview with handsome Russian artist/producer/InstaHunk Alex Abramov who has just released the first two volumes in a series of revealing art photography books titled, UNCOVERED. Alex lives his life out and proud on his Instagram account where over 300,000 people (including me) follow him each day for a look at his woofy, furry goodness in action. The hunky Russian has kept personal...

In this week's headlines: • Hate crime charges have been filed against the Miami Beach Pride day attackers • Oklahoma has the dubious distinction of having the first anti-LGBTQ state law of 2018 • Arrow/Teen Wolf star Colton Haynes has filed for divorce • The Trump administration continues its assault on the transgender community • RuPaul is set to star in a new Netflix sitcom, "AJ and the Queen"...

In this week's LGBTQ headlines: • Oklahoma and Kansas state legislatures pass anti-LGBTQ adoption laws • A new survey of over 40,000 Americans shows acceptance for same-sex marriage has hit 61% • Ireland moves to ban so-called "conversion therapy" • Major League Baseball teams have scheduled special LGBT Pride Nights this season (head to https://www.outsports.com/2018/5/3/17228268/mlb-lgbt-pride-n...

In this week’s headlines: • Ada Vox becomes American Idol's first drag queen contestant in the Top 10 • A new study shows surprising results - gay male couples are least likely to part ways • High school students in Massachusetts will soon have courses that will include LGBTQ history and literature by gay authors • The Trump administration launches a new attack on transgender people • Prince Harry...

Out actor/producer/writer Kevin Spirtas has spearheaded a new digital series set to premiere on Amazon Video April 24th titled, “After Forever." With a tag line that reads, “A story about love, loss and new beginnings,” the series chronicles the journey of a gay couple, their group of friends, and how they deal with the losses in their lives. Fans know Kevin not only from his long-running role as...

In this week's LGBTQ headlines: • Miami Beach Pride gay bashing • Sen. Cory Booker calls out Secretary of State nominee Mike Pompeo on LGBT rights • Newly-elected Alabama Sen. Doug Jones became the latest co-sponsor of The Equality Act citing his son Carson’s coming out as affecting his view on LGBTQ rights • Out UK diverTom Daley speaks out against Commonwealth anti-gay laws • Matt Bomer’s castin...

Note: Podcast contains mature discussion of human sexuality It’s no surprise that the most obvious trait that sets gay men apart from the rest of the world is the fact that we have sex with men. But in truth, few of us ever had someone explain or teach us about gay sexuality. Today I’m talking to popular “sex positive” YouTube vlogger Davey Wavey. With over a million subscribers to his YouTube cha...

In this week's LGBTQ headlines: • MGM Resorts released a new collection of wedding songs for LGBTs from Kesha, Bob Dylan and more. • The finale of Will & Grace aired this week with some surprise couplings. • A new documentary of the life and legacy of Sir Ian McKellen - "Playing The Part" • Maryland’s state legislature moves closer to banning so-called conversion therapy • Anchorage, Alaska, says...

In this week's LGBTQ headlines: • The ACLU has filed a lawsuit against the state of Ohio for the state’s policy that bars transgender people from changing their birth certificates. • There will be NO questions about LGBTs in the 2020 Census • "Roseanne" returned to TV this week but folks are conflicted about watching • The NFL will have its first male cheerleaders in the upcoming season • "Queer E...

In this week's LGBT headlines: • Out Parkland high school senior Emma Gonzalez stunned the nation at the March for Our Lives with her powerful closing speech • Donald Trump tried again this week with his ban on transgender soldiers in the US military • Celebrities are buying out showings of the new coming out movie "Love, Simon" • My review of out singer/songwriter Tom Goss live in concert All tha...

In this week's headlines: • Tony Award-winner Sammy Williams, whose groundbreaking performance of a young gay dancer in "A Chorus Line" stunned Broadway audiences, passes away at 69. • HIV diagnoses hit a historic low in New York City • A Texas newspaper removes a reference to a gay man’s husband in an obituary due to “religious beliefs” • "RuPaul’s Drag Race All-Stars 3" finale leaves some fans s...

In this week’s headlines: • The 6th Circuit Court of Appeals handed down an important ruling for transgender protections in the workplace • Should we boycott Bermuda for taking away marriage equality? • An out high school football star is targeted by the haters of Westboro Baptist Church but his classmates aren’t having it • A gay couple found their wedding photo used in a political attack ad by t...

In this week's headlines: • Harvey Fierstein’s "Torch Song" heading back to Broadway • California aims to make so-called “ex-gay therapy” illegal • Georgia lawmakers are trying to legalize discrimination against same-sex couples wanting to adopt 

• South Carolina looks to label same-sex marriage as “parody” marriage • Defense Secretary gives Trump his recommendations for transgender soldiers • 2n...

As the 2018 Winter Olympic Games in PyeongChang come to a close, join me as I celebrate the awesome accomplishments of the openly gay, lesbian and bisexual Olympians at these games.

 Of a record 15 out LGBTQ athletes (including out men for the first time at a Winter Olympics), four athletes won a combined seven medals. The number of out Olympians at these Games is more than double the seven from...

Since 2012, the creative team of Rick Copp, Joe Dietl and Ben Zook has made “Where the Bears Are” THE comedy/mystery web series accumulating over 40 MILLION VIEWS since it’s premiere and winning awards like “BEST GAY WEB SERIES” award from AfterElton.com and Queerty. "Where The Bears Are" follows the exploits of 4 bear roommates sharing a house in the hills of Silverlake. It is often described as...

In this week's headlines: • Bermuda becomes the first country in the world to repeal marriage equality • The 2018 Winter Olympics open as the U.S. celebrates our first two out male athletes to compete at a Winter Games • Sir Ian McKellen finds Kevin Spacey late-life coming out “distasteful” • Plus, out singers Matt Zarley & Jeb Havens cover Meghan Trainor's "Dear Future Husband"

Today I’m chatting with Parker Matthews who releases his new single, “Hit and Run” today. A little background on Parker: He was touched by the power of music at a very early age when he saw Whitney Houston sing “I Will Always Love You” on the 1994 Grammy Awards. From focusing on creativity and music in school to staying up nights writing songs, he knew music would be a driving force in his life. H...

In this week's headlines: • Woofy Olympic skier Gus Kenworthy isn’t keen on Vice President Mike Pence leading the US delegation at the 2018 Winter Olympics • Sir Ian McKellen celebrates the 30th anniversary of his coming out • Two more men have come out accusing porn actor Topher DiMaggio of sexual assault. Is this a case of "he said/he said?" All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report...

In this week's headlines: • Remember shirtless, hunky, handsome 2016 Taekwondo Summer Olympian Pita Taufatofua? He's making his bid to become the first Winter Olympian from Tonga (Link to his GoFundMe campaign: https://www.gofundme.com/help-tonga-to-the-winter-olympics) • U.S. Olympic Figure skater Adam Rippon is not having Vice President Pence • A giant in the world of HIV/AIDS, Dr. Mathilde Krim...

In this week’s headlines: • America has it’s first openly gay Winter Olympian - figure skater Adam Rippon • The Human Rights Campaign released its annual report ranking state LGBT rights and protections • A possible once a week pill for HIV patients looks promising in testing studies • A Wisconsin school district is dropping its challenge to a transgender student’s lawsuit for bathroom privileges...

In this week’s headlines: • The U.S. Winter Olympic team has it’s first openly gay athlete • Illinois’ ban on the so-called ‘gay panic’ defense has gone into effect • NYC has its first openly gay and HIV+ City Council Speaker • Newly-elected Alabama Sen. Doug Jones’ hottie gay son served up serious side-eye at his dad's swearing-in, and the internet loved it • Another judicial nominee from Donald...