The Randy Report - LGBTQ+ News

Chatting with the oh-so-talented LGBTQ journalist - John Casey, Senior Editor and lead columnist for the world's oldest and largest LGBTQ news site, The Advocate. For years now, I have followed John’s exceptional writing about societal, political and topical news issues affecting the LGBTQ community. His columns have featured discussions with a cavalcade of top-line A list folks including Dr. Anth...

In this week’s headlines: • If you think there are a LOT of anti-LGBTQ bills in state legislatures this year, you’re right • Citizens in Franklin, Tennessee, suddenly oppose a local Pride event to happen • Florida expands Don't Say Gay law to prohibit classroom discussion of sexual orientation and gender identity through 12th grade • Netflix has announced the premiere date for Season 7 of the Emmy...

In this week’s LGBTQ headlines: • Florida lawmakers are trying to expand the state’s hideous Don’t Say Gay law • Three men have been arrested and charged in the drugging robberies which resulted in two deaths that began at NYC gay bars • Four "RuPaul's Drag Race" alums made a splash at the CMT Music Awards • "Heartstopper" star Kit Connor honored as Best Actor in UK • Thumbs up for the new drag/qu...

In this week's LGBTQ headlines: • LGBTQ-inclusive films took home several top tier honors at this year’s Academy Awards • Kentucky has passed what is arguably the worst anti-transgender bill in the nation • The Italian government moved to limit parental rights of same-sex couples • And Uganda makes it a crime to come out of the closet All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.

In this week's LGBTQ headlines: • A new study found children of same-sex parents have home lives and outcomes that are as good (or in some cases better than) those of heterosexual couples • Tennessee lawmakers have approved a bill that will ban drag performances in public or in front of children • Michigan approves civil rights protections for LGBTQ people • Here comes 'Schmicago' and all that jaz...

In this week's LGBTQ headlines: • The number of adults in the US who identify as LGBTQ has doubled in the past ten years • Researchers say a man in Germany has become the fifth person cured of HIV • The new docu-series "Click Boys" goes behind the scenes of the business of OnlyFans content creators • The latest in the George Santos chronicles All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.

In this week’s LGBTQ headlines: • Missouri lawmakers are considering the most extreme "Don’t Say Gay" bill in the country • The latest news in the George Santos chronicles including traffic tickets galore and bad checks for good puppies. • Out Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg says 'no' to a run for US Senate in Michigan. • International pop star Kim Petras makes history at the Grammy Awards...

In this week's headlines: • The FDA is expected to ease restrictions on gay and bi men donating blood • The latest in the George Santos chronicles • More anti-drag queen legislation across the country • Out bobsledder and rugby player Simon Dunn passes away at 35 • The 2023 Oscar nominations included nods for LGBTQ roles but no out actors All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.

In this week’s headlines: • Catching up on the train wreck that is out Congressman George Santos • Good Morning America host Robin Roberts announces wedding plans with longtime girlfriend • Arizona Republicans file legislation targeting drag shows • Plus, a new OUTtv dating reality show asks “Can a Himbo and a Daddy find love?” All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report

As we head into 2023, I wanted to take a pause to look at some of the big news and pop culture moments of 2022 for LGBTQ folks. I know folks like to make Top 10 lists, but one of the hallmarks of The Randy Report is brevity. You folks don’t want to listen to me drone on about the top ten news stories, the top ten movies, etc… We'd be here forever. Plus, if I’m putting my name on a “Best of…” list...

In this week’s LGBTQ news: • President Biden signs the Respect for Marriage Act into law. • Out WNBA player Brittney Griner released from Russian prison. • The 22-year-old accused of the Club Q shooting in Colorado Springs charged with 305 counts. • Former Major League Baseball pitcher TJ House comes out as gay. • Plus, new holiday music from award-winning out recording artist Matt Zarley All that...

In this week’s headlines: • The US Senate approved the Respect for Marriage Act which will enshrine same-sex marriage rights into law • Kit Connor spoke up for more bisexual representation in the media • The FDA considers loosening restrictions on gay men donating blood • The number of same-sex households has broken the 1 million mark in the U.S. • And the romantic comedy BROS is now available for...

In this week's LGBTQ headlines: • A deadly mass shooting at a gay nightclub in Colorado Springs resulted in 5 dead and 17+ injured. • The U.S. Senate is on the brink of passing the Respect for Marriage Act which would enshrine same-sex marriage rights into law. • Professional basketball player Isaac Humphries has come out as gay. • The Grammy Award nominations honored high profile LGBTQ artists in...

In this week’s headlines: • Recapping the LGBTQ highlights of the midterm elections • Russia is about to pass even stricter anti-LGBTQ laws • Brendan Fraser is garnering Oscar buzz for his work as a 600 pound gay man in the film, 'The Whale' • 'Heartstopper' star Kit Connor comes out as bisexual Plus new music from Bentley Robles and Gregory Dillon 'Don't Listen To This Song' All that and more in...

In this week's headlines: • Remembering Emmy Award winning out actor Leslie Jordan (Will & Grace, Call Me Kat) • A new report shows a record number of LGBTQ people ran for public office in the US this year • Brazil’s first out gay governor easily won re-election as the country's homophobic president lost • Marriage equality is available throughout all of Mexico now • House Republicans have introdu...

"Everybody Dance" is a new documentary about Bonnie Schlachte’s Ballet For All Kids dance studio in California. As the name says, the studio teaches dance to all kids: all ages, all abilities - and disabilities including those with special needs whether physical(like cerebral palsy) or those on the autism spectrum or developmentally delayed. After a career that began as a dancer and choreographer,...

In this week’s headlines: • Billy Eichner’s hilarious gay romantic comedy "Bros" arrives in theaters. My review plus thoughts on the film's box office numbers. • Oklahoma lawmakers tied funding a children’s hospital to canceling gender-affirming care for trans youth. • A federal judge says employer-sponsored health plans can’t be required to provide PrEP - you know, that drug that saves lives...?...

In this week’s headlines: • 'Bridgerton' star Jonathan Bailey joins the cast of the upcoming film adaptations of the Broadway musical 'Wicked' • A Michigan man pleaded guilty to murder in a Grindr hookup gone terribly wrong • An Emmy nominated TV weatherman was fired after someone sent his boss leaked naked webcam photos • The reboot of "Queer As Folk' has been cancelled after just one season • An...

In this week’s headlines: • The Senate will NOT be voting on the Respect for Marriage Act before the midterm elections • Far-right extremists had a meltdown over a teacher displaying a 4 inch Pride flag in her classroom • West Virginia hosted a very special summer camp for LGBTQ teens • And the latest single from out recording artist Ryan Nealon 'Strangers' - Link: https://fanlink.to/rnstrangers A...

In this week’s LGBTQ headlines: • The pace of new monkeypox cases has begun to slow, but will it last? • A Nebraska high school newspaper was shutdown after featuring LGBTQ content. • Billy Eichner’s gay rom-com BROS is almost here. • Rising pop artist Bronze Avery drops his latest single “Figure It Out." Link - https://bronzeavery.ffm.to/figureitout All that and more in this episode of The Randy...

In this week’s headlines: * The latest news on the monkeypox outbreak • A 66 year old man has become the 5th man to be cured of HIV • Out NFL player Carl Nassib has signed with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers • My review of the new Netflix rom-com 'Uncoupled' starring Neil Patrick Harris All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.

In this episode of The Randy Report, I'm talking with veteran Broadway performer Jerome Vivona. Jerome - whose Broadway credits include Curtains the Musical, Seussical the Musical, Kiss Me Kate, Dream, How to Succeed in Business Without Really Trying, Guys and Dolls, and Jerome Robbins Broadway - recently returned to the stage after a hiatus of some years as part of the cast of 'The Nutty Professo...

In this week's headlines: • House Representatives and Senators have introduced a bill to protect marriage equality in the aftermath of the reversal of Roe v. Wade • The 2022 Emmy Award nominations were announced and there was good news for LGBTQ representation • Russia lawmakers hope to expand the "anti-gay propaganda" law • A school building being converted to LGBTQ-friend senior housing was vand...

In this week's headlines: • The Supreme Court overturned Roe v. Wade and there are serious concerns for the LGBTQ community • Kentucky’s 2022 Teacher of the Year, a gay man, has resigned his position due to increasing hostility to the LGBTQ community • Spain has introduced new pro-LBTQ legislation • Turkey police violently attacked Istanbul’s Pride event while Poland teamed up with Ukrainian LGBTQ...

In this week's headlines: • President Biden issued executive orders meant to counter the raft of anti-LGBTQ laws being considered in GOP-controlled state legislatures • Texas Republicans approved their new party platform including calling being gay “an abnormal lifestyle choice” • Rebel Wilson came out as queer after a major newspaper apparently threatened to out her • The world body that oversees...