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LGBTQ+ news from the writer/editor of TheRandyReport.com, a daily blog reporting on politics, pop culture, and entertainment news of interest to the LGBTQ+ community. GLAAD Media Award nominee for Outstanding Blog.
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In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:
• Colorado eyes allowing those harmed by so-called conversion therapy to sue.
• Nearly ten years later, the Pulse Nightclub has been demolished to make way for a permanent memorial.
• Season 2 of the acclaimed web series “The Disappointments” has arrived. Link to YouTube channel - https://www.youtube.com/@thedisappointmentsseries
And - three queer country music artists team up as “The Cowgays”
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.
In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:
• US skier Jake Adicoff makes queer history at the 2026 Paralympic Games in Italy
• Florida lawmakers have passed a law giving the governor the power to remove local elected officials if they promote LGBTQ events
• The new reality series “Stripped Down” takes viewers behind the scenes of male erotic dancers at the world-famous Johnson’s in Wilton Manors. Streaming now on OUTtv via Amazon Prime Video - Link: https://amzn.to/4buVV0K
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.
In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:
• The Netherlands has sworn in its first out Prime Minister, Rob Jetten
• The Advocate and OUT Magazine have laid off numerous staffers amid Trump’s current anti-DEI landscape
• Two major medical groups are shifting their positions on gender-affirming care for young people
• An estimated 16,000 people living with HIV in Florida are at risk of losing access to HIV/AIDS medications
• New documentary -- "Bob Mackie: Naked Illusion" -- celebrates legendary fashion and costume designer Bob Mackie
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.
Today I’m chatting with acclaimed producer and music artist DJ Bill Bennett, who’s set to drop his fantastic new album, "DILF Part 1," on February 14.
Bill began his music career in the 1990s as a much-in-demand DJ in Detroit. Then Warner Brothers came calling - and Bill handled DJ duties for part of Madonna’s Drowned World Tour, which spun into official remixes for “Frozen” and “Erotica.” It was only onward and upwards for Bill since then.
With "DILF Part 1," Bill delivers deeply human lyrics about his own experiences in love and loss; rich tribal rhythms, soaring vocals, a very relatable perspective as a gay man who’s lived some life, and, of course, top-shelf production.
We also chat about his eye-catching, next-level music videos that have attracted a whole new legion of fans.
Link to pre-save "DILF Part 1" on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/d-i-l-f-act-1/1860909788
Link to Bill's official Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/CoachBillBennett
Link to Bill's YouTube channel: https://www.youtube.com/@djbillbennett
In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:
• A federal appeals court has ruled that requiring teachers in Maryland to use transgender students’ chosen pronouns does not violate a teacher’s First Amendment rights
• A new report from GLAAD found anti-LGBTQ incidents increased from 2024 to 2025
• Kansas lawmakers have passed the most extreme anti-transgender 'bathroom bill' in the country
• The new family dramedy "JIMPA," starring John Lithgow and Olivia Colman, explores the emotional intergenerational journey of a gay grandpa reconnecting with his grandkid
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.
In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:
• Following the hideous shooting of lesbian Minneapolis mom Renee Good by an ICE agent, I have a thought to share as well as one small glimmer of goodness
• Gay-centered hockey drama "Heated Rivalry" inspires real-life hockey player Jesse Kortuem to come out
• The Human Rights Campaign released findings from its Annual LGBTQ Community Survey exploring how Donald Trump’s first year back in office has affected them
• DJ Bill Bennett released his new music video "Upside Down World," an emotionally-charged anthem of pride inspired by the removal of the rainbow memorial crosswalk outside the Pulse Nightclub
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.
Today I’m chatting with the oh-so-talented out recording artist Cornelius Versa. Raised on a soundtrack of LeAnn Rimes, Brooks & Dunn, and Verdi, Cornelius blends country storytelling with the drama of his classical roots.
His debut album, “The Crystal Cowboy,” is a wide-open jukebox of heartache, rebellion, and queer identity, tracing the road to finally finding his voice.
At its core, the new collection is a country album, but the listening experience is bigger than that blending touches of classical arrangements, opera, folk, rock, and pop — or as he likes to call it, “Operatic Americana.”
“The Crystal Cowboy,” is available now on all major music platforms, including Spotify, Apple Music, and Amazon Music. You can find him on Instagram at instagram.com/corneliusversa, his official website corneliusversa.com, and on YouTube at youtube.com/@corneliusversa
In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:
• Today is World AIDS Day - I take a look at where we are in the fight against the epidemic
• The top court in the European Union told Poland it has to recognize same-sex marriages performed in other member countries
• WICKED star Jonathan Bailey is officially the top-grossing actor of 2025
• And the new series "Heated Rivalry," which follows the romance of two gay pro hockey players, is my recommendation for what to watch this week.
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.
In this week’s headlines:
• WICKED star Jonathan Bailey is the first out gay man to be named PEOPLE Magazine’s “Sexiest Man Alive”
• The Supreme Court declines former county clerk Kim Davis’s request to overturn its 2015 same-sex marriage ruling
• Seventeen longtime transgender members of the U.S. Air Force and Space Force have filed a lawsuit against the Trump administration, alleging that the Department of the Air Force unlawfully revoked their approved retirement orders in violation of federal law
• Apple has removed two popular gay dating apps in China in response to the government’s continued policing of LGBTQ related online content.
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.
In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:
• Out action movie star Luke Evans will make his Broadway debut in a new revival of “The Rocky Horror Show" this spring.
• King Charles III attended the unveiling of the U.K.’s first national monument to LGBTQ+ veterans, 25 years after the country lifted its ban on homosexuality in the military.
• The U.S. Virgin Islands is the first American territory to allow trans people to change their gender markers on official IDs.
• The Texas Supreme Court has ruled that judges can refuse to marry same-sex couples.
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.
In this week’s LGBTQ news:
• Donald Trump ordered serial liar and former out gay Republicans Rep. George Santos released from prison
• The Supreme Court appears poised to strike down Colorado's law banning the harmful practice of so-called "conversion therapy" on minors, which purports to change a person's sexual orientation or gender identity
• The City of Arlington, Texas, is considering repealing its local anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQ residents under pressure from the Trump administration - which would make it the first U.S. city to do so
• Lawmakers in Turkey are considering updating laws negatively impacting the LGBTQ community
• NBC News is dissolving its specialized news teams including NBC OUT
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.
In this week's LGBTQ news:
• Gay porn performer Austin Wolf sentenced to 19 years in prison
• Republicans are seeking deep cuts to HIV prevention and treatment funding
• An FBI agent fired for having a Pride flag on his desk
• Madonna has penned a new song dedicated to her late brother
• New music from out recording artist Milahroy - "Sleep In"
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.
In this week’s LGBTQ news:
• Rounding up the big LGBTQ wins at the 77th Emmy Awards
• The Justice Department is considering new regulations that could restrict gun ownership for trans people
• A Republican Oregon state lawmaker has flipped to Democrat and credits his gay son for the decision
• Plus, my review of the new coming-of-age film “Griffin In Summer” coming to Video On Demand September 16
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.
In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:
• An appeals court has ruled West Texas A&M University’s ban on drag shows is likely to be unconstitutional
• The Florida Department of Transportation erased the Pulse Nightclub memorial crosswalk in the middle of the night
• A trans woman has been found guilty of “sexual assault” after not revealing her gender identity to a male sexual partner
• And the New Netflix series “Boots” is an off-beat comedic drama series following a closeted young man and his best friend through U.S. Marines boot camp
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.
In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:
• The Air Force has reversed on an option for transgender military service members to take early retirement, opting instead to force them out with no retirement benefits
• The U.S. Supreme Court has been formally asked to reconsider its 2015 ruling that made same-sex marriage legal nationwide
• The enchanting new web series 'The Nature Of Us' follows two young people fresh out of high school, looking for a sign to lead them to what comes next. Link - https://www.youtube.com/@americanapictures
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.
In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:
• Over 100,000 people marched in London’s Trans+ Pride event over the weekend, making it the biggest trans Pride march in the world
• The creative team behind the acclaimed web series “Where the Bears Are” is back with a hilarious and touching documentary titled “A Big, Gay, Hairy Hit — Where the Bears Are: The Documentary.”
• A new poll shows queer folks in the UK are less comfortable with PDAs than their straight counterparts
• Plus, new music from out country rocker Bryan Ruby
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.
In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:
• A Catholic school in Louisiana has fired a 21-year veteran music teacher after a disgruntled parent discovered his deceased husband’s obituary from two years ago
• The Wisconsin Supreme Court has cleared the way for a ban on the harmful practice of conversion therapy
• California education officials have rejected a demand by the Trump administration to ban transgender athletes from girls’ and women’s sports
• And GALECA: The Society of LGBTQ Entertainment Critics has announced the winners of its 17th Dorian TV Awards
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.
In this week’s headlines:
• Over the past 10 years, same-sex weddings have boosted the U.S. economy by nearly $6 billion
• Budapest’s Pride Parade broke attendance records despite Hungarian Prime Minister's attempts to ban the event
• The Supreme Court has ruled parents have the right to opt their kids out of school lessons that include LGBTQ characters or themes
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report
In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:
• A research team in Australia has announced a significant breakthrough in the search for a cure for HIV
• The Trump administration has quietly made official its plan to eliminate a federal suicide prevention lifeline for LGBTQ youth
• A new Gallup poll breaks down how Americans feel about trans athletes and how they compete
Plus, I celebrate Pride Month with Matt Zarley’s award-winning “Change Begins With Me,” a heartfelt anthem of self-acceptance
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.
In this week’s LGBTQ headlines:
• Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth has ordered the name of pioneering gay rights activist Harvey Milk to be removed from a US Navy ship
• A new report ranks the best and worst states for LGBTQ safety
• Missoula city council designates Pride flag as "official city flag"
• Pride Flags fly over Hawaii’s capital for the first time this Pride Month
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.
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