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Celeb SavantInterview with Randy SlovacekWith a multi-decade career that includes being on stage, choreographing, and directing shows on Broadway - plus world tours of shows such as Hello, Dolly!, Chicago, West Side Story and many more… we are joined on this episode of Celeb Savant by American performer, actor, director and journalist Randy Slovacek. Randy's latest journey (which started in 2011), is as a journalist reporting on LGBTQ-related news of interest for his 2024 GLAAD Media nominated outstanding blog - The Randy Report.
Website - www.therandyreport.com
Instagram - @randyslovacek
Facebook - @RandySlovacek
Twitter - @randyslovacek2024-07-1131 min
Amusing(s)Meet Randy Slovacek-Meet Randy Slovacek -
We are amused by a dachshund dynasty, good attitudes, and peace over ego.
Get ready for the premiere episode of Amusing(s) where Adrea introduces Lesly and Rachel to the one and only Randy Slovacek. He's not just your average guy – he's a Broadway performer, journalist, podcaster, and ruler of a dachshund dynasty with his amazing husband.
Randy is also a political and pop culture guru, focusing on all things LGBTQ. He knows how to use a comma and is not intimidated by a...2023-10-2734 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: 1st out Black U.S. Senator, New Gay Western in theaters + moreIn this week’s LGBTQ news:
• Laphonza Butler has become the first out Black lesbian senator in the U.S. Senate
• Pope Francis has suggested he might be open to the Catholic Church blessing same-sex couples
• Amazon Prime Video has debuted a new superhero spinoff of THE BOYS titled GEN V
• Legendary director Pedro Almodovar has a new gay western in theaters titled STRANGE WAY OF LIFE
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report
Let me know what LGBTQ news stories you'd like to hear more of (politics, music, movies, TV, or other) on The Randy Report at...2023-10-0811 min
The Wrong Cat DiedRandy Slovacek, Mistoffelees on 1987 US National Tour 3"I think Grizz and Mistoffelees are close." This episode features Randy Slovacek who played the magical Mr. Mistoffelees in the 1987 US National Tour 3. Hear Randy share how he knew he was going to be in the show from the first time he saw it, his Macavity and Bomb theory, and his aha moment where he learned how to bring his best self to performances.
Check out Randy on Twitter & Instagram: @randyslovacek
Check out The Randy Report: www.therandyreport.com
Check out The Randy Report Podcast: www.soundcloud.com/randyslovacek
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The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Ruth Bader Ginsburg, LGBTQ critics honor TV, Jane FondaIn this week’s headlines:
• Supreme Court Justice Ruth Bader Ginsburg, a fierce champion for LGBTQ rights, has died at the age of 87
• A Navy veteran sues the Veteran's Administration claiming he tested positive for HIV over 20 years ago and his doctors never informed him of the diagnosis
• A sportscaster suspended for using a gay slur on-air says he’s 'never said the word' before that moment
• A woman denied Social Security survivor benefits after a 27 year relationship wins in federal court
• New data shows the number of same-sex households rising in the US
• Burger King lays a whopper on Ronald McDonald...2020-09-2023 minThe Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Trump and the gay vote; Cher stumps for Biden; New music from NIKOIn this week's headlines:
• The Trump campaign claims the Donald is the “most pro-gay president in American history” - but don’t fall for that
• A federal court rules in favor of a gay couple granting their daughter her legal US citizenship
• LGBTQ icon Marsha P Johnson gets honored in her home state
• Out singer/songwriter NIKO dropped his newest single "Try" dedicated to his partner
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2020-09-0221 minThe Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: LGBTQ ally Kamala Harris, gay dad Ricky Martin, Disney's 'The Owl House'In this week's headlines:
• Longtime LGBTQ ally Sen. Kamala Harris is Joe Biden’s pick for running mate in the 2020 presidential election
• Plus, Harris has named a proud Black lesbian political heavyweight as her chief of staff
• A judge in Kentucky says a photographer can legally discriminate against LGBTQ people
• Ricky Martin told OUT Magazine he once feared he’d never be a parent because of his sexuality, and now he’s a father of four :)
• Disney introduces its first bisexual character on 'The Owl House'
• And the top 5 "Gayest States in the Country"
All that and more in this episode of The Ran2020-08-1821 minThe Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Out Instagram star murdered; gay Lifetime holiday movie; Love, Victor gets 2nd seasonIn this week's headlines:
• An openly gay Instagram & TikTok star was found murdered in a possible hate crime
• The world's first openly gay prince denounces conversion therapy
• The European Union denied funding to six Polish towns that say they are “LGBT free”
• Lifetime Channel has announced a gay romantic movie for the holidays and Hulu’s ‘Love Victor’ gets green light for second season
• What to watch now? How about four short films exploring the intersection of coming out and soccer? Link to The Male Gaze: Strikers & Defenders on Amazon: https://amzn.to/3acxCEK
• NYC-based singer/songwriter Kyle Motsinger releases his new disco-themed si...2020-08-0916 min
An Older Gay Guy ShowINTERVIEW - Randy Slovacek - Broadway Dancer, Singer, Actor Sweeps Period 2020 starts off with a humorous and heart-felt conversation with Randy Slovacek about his extensive Broadway and Touring Company performance experience. We last visited with Randy when we discussed his popular LGBTQ Podcast and Blog, both titled The Randy Report. Now Randy tells us in a two-part series about how he got his start in Musical Theater and all about his many big-name musicals performed with some big-name Stars ! If you enjoy An Older Gay Guy Show, please take a few minutes and vote for this show at PodcastAwards.com...2020-07-3048 minThe Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: LGBTQ holiday movies on Hallmark; Abby K's "Mom's Old Room"In this weeks' headlines:
• The family of a gay Sheriff's Deputy who died of COVID-19 has been denied benefits by insurance company
• Mexico City makes so-called 'conversion therapy' illegal
• GLAAD's new report shows gay representation on film hits a new high - but the rest of the news isn't so good
• Hallmark Channel announces its 2020 holiday lineup will include LGBTQ characters, actors and plot lines
• A twist on 'gender reveal parties' rewrites history in a good way
• Indie artist Abby K's gorgeous new single "Mom's Old Room" is dedicated to all the human butterflies in the world. "May they have the courage...2020-07-2718 minThe Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Possible cure for HIV; A new name for Chicago's Boystown?In this week's headlines:
• For the first time, HIV appears to be eradicated using only medications
• Poland's anti-LGBTQ president squeaks out reelection
• White House press secretary raises eye-brows claiming Donald Trump's "pro-LGBTQ" agenda
• Chicago's Boystown may get a new name
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2020-07-1616 minThe Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Gay nightclubs and COVID-19, Billy Porter, Small town ambushes LGBTQ PrideIn this week's headlines:
• A new lawsuit challenges Virginia’s new law banning LGBTQ discrimination
• Atlanta's gay nightclub Heretic shut down over COVID-19 diagnoses after sweaty dance party
• A pro football player's homophobic Twitter rant backfires bigtime
• A small town council refused to recognize Pride Month, so activists staged a ‘Pride Ambush’
• Billy Porter breaks down another barrier as he becomes the first out Black man to cover ESSENCE Magazine Link - https://www.essence.com/feature/july-august-cover-star-billy-porter-is-a-national-treasure/
Plus, new music from out UK singer Paul Middleton LInk - https://smarturl.it/Paullove
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Rep2020-07-0325 minThe Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Huge Supreme Court win, Virtual Pride celebrations, What To Watch This WeekIn this "All Good Gay News" episode:
• The US Supreme Court rules LGBTQ discrimination in the workplace is illegal
• A federal judge ruled the daughter of a same-sex married couple was indeed born a US citizen after the State Dept tried to claim she was “born out of wedlock”
• Pride celebrations may have been canceled, but here's a list of virtual Pride events you can attend from your own home
HBO's 'Human By Orientation' - https://humanbyorientation.com/#/
Them's 'Out Now Live' - https://www.youtube.com/channel/UCZEL_lFVOcFVlmjhguk0IxQ
Global Pride 2020 - https://www.facebook.com/events/1541515102674768/
• Two awesome comi...2020-06-2218 minThe Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Billy Porter's Message to America, Thomas Roberts, Diana Ross, The Village PeopleIn this week's headlines:
• Billy Porter shares his 'Message to America' Link to full video (warning - strong language): https://www.instagram.com/p/CBB593Slll0/
• A federal judge issued an important ruling for same-sex married couples
• Audible produces a free series of coming out stories titled, 'Coming Out Party: A Pride Celebration' Link: https://www.audible.com/pd/Coming-Out-Party-Audiobook/B0898CK44Z
• Veteran gay journalist Thomas Roberts has announced a free daily news show featuring 'gay good news' titled Thomas Roberts Live at 5 Link: https://www.facebook.com/ThomasRobertsLIVE/
• The Village People have had enough of Donald Trump and finally as...2020-06-0918 minAn Older Gay Guy ShowINTERVIEW with Randy Slovacek of The Randy ReportThis is an awesome INTERVIEW show with Randy Slovacek of The Randy Report Blog and Podcast. The Randy Report was recently named one of the Top 13 LGBTQ+ Blogs You Need To Follow by PRNewswire and it has been recognized as a Top 50 LGBT Blog by Feedspot.com In this enjoyable conversation, Randy tells us about how The Randy Report came to be, and the many aspects that keep the Blog and Podcast at the forefront of LGBTQ news. 2020-05-3058 minThe Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentInterview: TV & Broadway Actor Jamison SternIn this episode, I'm chatting with the fabulous TV and stage actor Jamison Stern.
As a cast member of the digital series 'After Forever,' he was a part of the team that was honored with 8 Daytime Emmy nominations in 2019 and took home five - including Best Digital Series, Best Writing Team for Digital Series, Best Actor in a digital series and more.
Last week, the 2020 Daytime Emmy nominations were announced and it was more good news for the ‘After Forever’ crew - six nominations this year including - again - Best Digital Series and Best Writing Team for a Digi...2020-05-281h 11The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: NYC Pride announces TV special, Daytime Emmy's honor LGBTQ actors & seriesIn this week's LGBTQ headlines:
• Prosecutors in Uganda have dropped charges against 19 LGBTQ people held in jail for 49 days
• A ‘once every two months’ injectable version of PrEP has shown very positive results in clinical trials
• Albania bans so-called 'conversion therapy'
• NYC Pride has announced a huge 50th anniversary Pride television special featuring Billy Porter, Dan Levy, Janelle Monae, and more.
• The 2020 Daytime Emmy nominations are out with big love for LGBTQ actors and shows.
Here's the link to my recent interview with the Emmy Award-winning creators of the Amazon series 'After Forever:' https://soundcloud.com/randyslovacek/interview-emmy-award-winning-after-forever-creators-kevin-spirtas-michael-slade
• Out singer/songwriter...2020-05-2318 minThe Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: 2 ground-breaking stars pass away, Anderson Cooper becomes a dadIn this week's headlines:
• Brazil changes course on regulations that limit gay and bisexual me from donating blood
• A gay couple in Tulsa speaks out after a neighbor posts anti-LGBTQ signs his front yard
• Germany bans so-called ‘conversion therapy’ for minors
• Out CNN anchor Anderson Cooper announces he’s become a dad
• Two ground-breaking stars - Little Richard and Roy Horn of Siegfried & Roy - pass away
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.2020-05-1222 minThe Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: New Netflix series 'Hollywood;' Teacher fired for having husband; UNSAD PodcastIn this week's headlines:
• A former police officer will receive a settlement after being denied a job because he is HIV positive
• Ohio teacher fired for having a husband
• Small steps forward for LGBTQ rights in Morocco
• The Trump administration is close to removing important anti-discrimination protections for LGBTQs from the Affordable Care Act
• Ryan Murphy’s new Netflix series Hollywood is a progressive, pro-LGBTQ reimagining of post-World War II Tinseltown
• New 'good news' podcast to help you sleep at night - UNSAD Podcast https://www.unsadpodcast.com
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2020-04-3015 minThe Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Leslie Jordan becomes InstaStar, Sondheim's 90th, Texas couple succumbs to COVID-19In this week's headlines:
• A Texas couple tragically dies of COVID-19 within hours of each other
• Idaho's new anti-transgender laws are already being challenged in court
• Actor Leslie Jordan has become an Instagram sensation. Follow him at https://www.instagram.com/thelesliejordan/
• The new Netflix documentary 'Circus of Books' chronicles the journey of a middle-class, straight Jewish couple from everyday entrepreneurs to accidental activists for LGBTQ people
• A vintage photo of two men named 'Tommy' and 'Buzz' has captured the romantic imagination of the gay internet
• Huge stars will perform on the streaming event, Take Me To The World: A Sondheim 90t...2020-04-2220 minThe Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Legendary activist Phyllis Lyon dies, AIDS quilt fabric used to help combat COVID-19In this week's headlines:
A police chief is on administrative leave after telling his officers a Florida sheriff’s deputy died from coronavirus because he was gay
Georgia police use Grindr to setup allegedly false drug arrests
Ireland's openly gay Prime Minister is returning to medicine to help in the COVID-19 crisis
Trailblazing lesbian activist Phyllis Lyon died this past week at the age of 95
And leftover fabric from the AIDS quilt is being used to save lives during the COVID-19 threat
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2020-04-1519 minThe Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Gay men & blood donations; Get ready for Global Pride; Sean Hayes on Will & GraceIn this week’s headlines:
• The FDA issues new guidelines regarding gay and bisexual men donating blood
• Get ready to livestream a Global Pride celebration
• A new report shows anti-LGBTQ hate groups are on the rise in the U.S.
• Sean Hayes reflects on saying goodbye to 'Will & Grace' a second time
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2020-04-0717 minThe Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Older brothers & being gay; Gary Beals new music; Coronavirus and the LGBTQ communityIn this week's headlines:
• A new study shows having an older brother could increase the odds of being gay
• Canadian Idol alum Gary Beals comes out and a drops new single
• Virtual dance parties online help to alleviate stress during the ongoing health crisis. LInk - https://www.instagram.com/mkik808/
• Talking about the coronavirus pandemic, certain risk factors for LGBTQ people in particular, and where dating apps fall in all this.
GLMA provides a directory for welcoming providers here: http://www.glma.org/index.cfm?fuseaction=Page.ViewPage&PageID=939
The Human Rights Campaign has a list of LGBTQ-friendly medical centers...2020-03-2322 minThe Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Aaron Schock comes out, Sherry Pie canceled on RuPaul's Drag RaceIn this week’s headlines:
• The 4th Circuit Court of Appeals issues important decision for those with HIV
• Disgraced former Rep. Aaron Schock comes out as gay
• Former Vice President Joe Biden’s plans to advance LGBTQ equality
Link to The Biden Plan To Advance LGBTQ Equality in America: https://joebiden.com/lgbtq/
Link to Bernie Sanders LGBTQ Plan: https://berniesanders.com/issues/lgbtq-equality/
• Pro golfer loses sponsors after sharing homophobic meme on social media
• 'RuPaul’s Drag Race' cancels Sherry Pie after admitting to cat-fishing young actors nude photos and videos
• RuPaul’s scripted Netflix series 'AJ and the Queen' canceled after...2020-03-0832 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Billy Porter on Sesame Street; Homophobes in Croatia; Discrimination lawsuit in TexasIn this week's headlines:
• National Guard units moving to promote LGBTQ inclusion
• A crowd in Croatia cheered at the burning of an effigy depicting a same-sex couple with a child
• The ‘Love, Simon,’ TV sequel will premiere in time for Pride Month
• One Million Moms is really mad Billy Porter’s heading to Sesame Street
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2020-02-2715 minThe Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Gays shot in Miami, Married gay couples report less stress, New music from BridesmenIn this week's headlines:
• Two gay men were shot in Miami because they were kissing goodnight
• A new study shows men in same-sex marriages experience less stress than their straight peers
• Conservative radio host Rush Limbaugh went after Pete Buttigieg’s marriage but Pete clapped back
• New report shows LGBTQ youth consider suicide even more than we thought
• And new music from Bridesmen
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2020-02-1818 minThe Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Buttigieg's historic night, Virginia approves LGBTQ protections, UK TV host comes outIn this week's headlines:
• Mayor Pete Buttigieg had a historic night at the Iowa Caucuses
• Voters in Switzerland overwhelmingly approved protections for LGBTQ people
• Virginia becomes first state in the South to approve statewide LGBTQ protections
• A beloved morning talk show host in the UK came out as gay
• A star of the Netflix docuseries Cheer is getting ready to climb to the top of the human pyramid
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2020-02-0919 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Pro hockey player comes out; Recapping the 2020 Grammy AwardsIn this week's headlines:
• Kentucky high school is being sued for outing a queer teen
• Professional ice hockey player Zach Sullivan comes out
• Freeform channel previews upcoming gay romantic comedy for Valentine’s Day "The Thing About Harry"
• Billy Porter's taking a stroll down Sesame Street
• LGBTQs and their allies score at the 2020 Grammy Awards
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2020-01-3116 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Male stripper murders secret lover; RuPaul on SNL; 2020 GayVN AwardsIn this week’s headlines:
• Vice President Mike Pence spoke at a church where the ministers compared homosexuality with Satan
• HIV infections rates in the UK have declined dramatically since 2012
• Utah bans harmful 'conversion therapy' for minors
• A male stripper in Atlanta sentenced to prison for killing his secret straight-married lover
• Attending the 2020 GayVN Awards aka 'the Oscars of gay porn'
• RuPaul announced to host Saturday Night Live
• And a new docs-series on Apple TV+ explores how LGBTQ people made our way onto the TV landscape
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2020-01-2320 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: 2020 Oscar nominations, rumors at Will & Grace, YouTube star blackmailedIn this week’s headlines:
• Marriage equality comes to Northern Ireland
• A gay conservative student who led a drag queen protest was found dead of suicide just hours later
• Blackmail forces a YouTube star to come out
• The truth behind rumors of backstage fights at NBC's 'Will & Grace'
• And the Oscar nominations are out and pretty much without the gays
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.2020-01-1614 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Grindr hookup goes bad, UK rapist gets life, Recapping the 77th Golden GlobesIn this week's headlines:
• A Grindr hookup in Michigan on Christmas Eve goes horribly wrong
• Britain’s most prolific rapist is sentenced to life in prison
• Grammy winner Sam Smith posts a shirtless photo on Instagram
• A transgender actress gets the lead in the upcoming reboot of 'Saved By The Bell'
• Recapping this year’s Golden Globe Awards
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2020-01-0819 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Dangers on Grindr, 'Special' renewed, Introducing your boo to family at ChristmastimeIn this week's LGBTQ headlines:
• Two Dallas men used Grindr to lure gay men into violent attacks
• The first LGBTQ-welcoming senior housing opens in New York City
• An Elder at an anti-LGBTQ Missouri church has been charged with soliciting sexual favors from college guys
• The Netflix series “Special” is renewed for Season 2
• Plus, tips for introducing your significant other to your family during the holidays
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2019-12-1917 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Pete Buttigieg, RuPaul, Tom Goss & 'Straight Pride' Epic FailIn this week's headlines:
• Sen. Kamala Harris calls Mayor Pete Buttigieg "naive" for relating his experience as a gay man to other marginalized communities
• Three federal judges have blocked a new rule announced by the Health and Human Services Department that would allow healthcare professionals to deny service to LGBTQs
• The Straight Pride event in Dallas was the biggest fail yet
• Netflix releases teaser video for RuPaul's upcoming scripted comedy series 'AJ and The Queen'
• Out singer/songwriter Tom Goss’s new album explores new emotional ‘Territories’
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2019-11-2223 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Buttigieg leads in Iowa, Gay teen goes viral standing up for himselfIn this week's headlines:
• Mayor Pete Buttigieg has surged to #1 in the latest polling for the upcoming Iowa caucuses
• Gay men in Malaysia have been sentenced to months in prison and being whipped with a cane for having sex at a private residence
• A gay teen heard the slur ‘faggot’ one time too many - and took care of it. Link to story at The Randy Report - http://therandyreport.com/a-gay-teen-had-enough-of-being-called-fggot/
• Two male dancers were featured on the UK's 'Strictly Come Dancing' and the world didn't end. Link to the story on The Randy Report - http://therandyreport.com/strictly-com...2019-11-1322 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Gay man shot outside nightclub, discrimination costs Jamaica billions, Sebastian LaCauseIn this week's headlines:
• A young man standing outside a gay nightclub in North Carolina is shot leaving him paralyzed, and people all over the world come together to help with his recovery. Crowdfunding link: https://www.gofundme.com/f/hope-for-pedro
• A new report shows LGBTQ discrimination costs Jamaica over $11 billion a year
• A lawmaker won her bid to become the first female and first LGBTQ mayor of Bogota in Colombia, considered the second most important office in the country after the president
• On the 5th anniversary of his public coming out, Apple CEO Tim Cook has no regrets
• Award-winning writer/dir...2019-10-3119 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentInterview - Producer Matthew Lynn talks on his new series for Dekkoo 'The Third'‘The Third’ is a provocative, sexy new original series created for the gay-centric streaming platform Dekkoo.
The series follows Jason (Sean McBride), a young man who enters into a passionate three-way relationship with an established gay Palm Springs couple - Carl (Corey Page) and David (Ryland Shelton). But he quickly learns that “adding a third” could bring a whole new set of skepticism, jealousy, and secrets.
In this episode I chat with show creator Matthew Lynn, who fashioned some of the series after his own real-life experiences in a ‘triad’ or ‘thruple.’
Lynn was inspired to make the series to show the world t...2019-10-2423 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Sexual battery ends high school football; New drug approved for PrEPIn this week's headlines:
• Allegations of sexual battery have led to the cancellation of a California high school’s football season
• A federal judge has struck down Tampa Florida’s ban on so-called conversion therapy
• The FDA has approved a second drug to be prescribed for PrEP
• A Russian man is suing Apple for $15k because his iPhone made him gay?
• And a Tennessee teen honored as part of his school’s homecoming royalty, graciously accepted in a sequin gown
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.2019-10-0815 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Teen suicide in Tennessee, Music video explores LGBTQ domestic violenceIn this week's headlines:
• A Tennessee teen commits suicide after being outed by fellow students
• The Trump administration tried to wipe out Pride crosswalks
• A suspect has been arrested in brutal crime where a gay man was tied to a minivan and dragged through the streets of Jacksonville
• Collegiate swimmer says he was kicked off Stanford’s swim team for being openly gay
• Tom Goss's new music video 'La Bufadora,' dives into domestic violence among LGBTQ couples
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2019-10-0220 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Billy Porter makes Emmy Awards history; Queer Eye star comes out as HIV+In this week's headlines:
• Billy Porter makes history at the Emmy Awards
• Arizona’s Supreme Court rules it’s fine for businesses to discriminate against LGBTQ people
• Democratic White House hopeful Pete Buttigieg got grumpy with the LGBTQ media
• A conservative lawmaker (who opposed LGBTQ rights because Jesus) charged with possessing child pornography
• Queer Eye’s Jonathan Van Ness comes out as HIV positive
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2019-09-2522 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Bullied student gets 14 years in prison; Do emojis help with your sex life?In this week's headlines:
• A bisexual high school student in NYC is sentenced to 14 years in prison for stabbing one of his bullies to death.
• A gay man was threatened by a homophobe for wearing a pink yarmulke.
• Scientists have discovered a second genetic mutation that makes people immune to HIV.
• A new study indicates that people who use more emojis in their text messages have busier sex lives.
• Plus, new music from rising indie artist Parker Matthews
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.2019-09-1116 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Trans student suspended, POSE star wins 'Best Actress,' Ice cream ad gone wrongIn this week's LGBTQ headlines:
• 'Pose' star MJ Rodriguez honored as "Best Actress" in TV series at 2019 Imagen Awards which recognize positive portrayals of Latinx people in the media
• New ad spot compares eating ice cream with hugging your same-sex boyfriend in countries where homosexuality is punishable with prison time (what???)
• Illinois becomes the 5th state to include LGBTQ history in public school curriculum
• A trans student is kicked out of his Christian college for having top surgery
• A masseur suing Kevin Spacey for alleged sexual battery says other alleged victims have contacted him
All that and more in this episode of...2019-08-1515 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: HIV charity scammed; Kevin Spacey returns; Coke faces Hungarian backlashIn this week's LGBTQ headlines:
• An Ohio Republican lawmaker faced backlash after she blamed gays, video games, drag queens and more for recent mass shootings
• A New York City pastor is accused of scamming over $600,000 from two charities that help HIV+ drug addicts
• Kevin Spacey resurfaces for an impromptu performance in Italy
* Univision is about to premiere its first Spanish language broadcast television series featuring a gay couple as the lead characters
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2019-08-0913 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: HIV & the Border Patrol; George Michael's ex; Someone made an HIV joke, no one laughedIn this week's headlines:
• The chief of Customs & Border Patrol told Congress an immigrant’s HIV+ status is enough to justify family separation at the border
• A 90s child actor made an AIDS joke on Twitter, and no one laughed
• George Michael’s ex trashed the deceased pop star’s mansion
• A major LGBTQ news website closes its doors
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2019-07-3113 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Ricky Martin, Lil Nas X, Puerto Rico, Blair GarnerIn this week's headlines:
• Mayor Pete Buttigieg did an interview with a country music radio show, but the radio network refused to air the interview. Link to Blair Garner interview - https://soundcloud.com/user-755551091/blair-garner-mayor-pete
• Pop star Ricky Martin has joined hundreds of thousands of Puerto Ricans in protests calling for the resignation of the island territory’s governor
• Organizers of the upcoming Straight Pride Parade got more cease and desist letters after illegally insinuating major corporations were sponsors
• Oscar-winning queer-themed film, 'Moonlight,' was named the best film of the 2010 decade. Full list of '100 Best Films of 2010 Decade' - h...2019-07-2414 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Primetime Emmy nominations; Bullied student convicted; Charges against Spacey droppedIn this week's headlines:
• The 2019 Emmy Award nominations have been announced and there’s good news for lots of LGBTQ artists
• A gay high school student in NYC has been found guilty of manslaughter after stabbing two of his bullies
• 'Straight Pride' organizers get a smackdown by Netflix's legal team
• Out rapper Lil Nas X keeps breaking records on the Billboard charts
• Charges against Kevin Spacey are dropped after his accuser invokes his 5th Amendment rights
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2019-07-1916 min
DENNIS ANYONE? with Dennis HensleyWriter-Performer Randy Slovacek (The Randy Report): "We're All Just Show Folk"With this episode, Dennis does his first remote podcast...a crossover episode with Vegas-based blogger Randy Slovacek who writes The Randy Report blog and its companion podcast of the same name. On Dennis's recent trip to Vegas, Randy generously offered to talk Dennis through recording remotely...and here's the result. Randy talks about how he started the Randy Report blog, his favorite subjects--and studs--to write about, getting recognized by a reader on a gay cruise and why he loves doing it. He also talks about his career as a Broadway performer appearing in shows like Cats, A Chorus Line, Ch...2019-07-151h 00
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Buttigieg raises big bucks; UK Mr. Leather helps African refugee; LGBTQ prom goes onIn this week's headlines:
• A former Mr. Leather Europe comes to the aid of an African lesbian refugee as she starts a new life in Manchester. To help Shadia, head to https://www.gofundme.com/a-new-life-for-shadia
• Mayor Pete Buttigieg announces largest campaign donations of any Democratic candidate for the second quarter
• A local church stepped up after haters shut down an LGBTQ teen prom
• A new study shows there's still a LOT of stigma to overcome regarding HIV
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2019-07-0911 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: World Pride, Trump's Gay Spox, Gay group honors gay-bashers, Jake Owen's Pride tributeIn this week's episode:
• World Pride comes home to New York City
• Donald Trump’s gay spokesman says the president’s anti-LGBTQ policies “just don’t matter” to him
• South Florida LGBTQ organization accidentally honors men accused of gay-bashing
• Country star Jake Owen claps back at anti-LGBTQ troll as he shares Pride Month tribute
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2019-07-0318 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Homophobe Israel Folau, Terrorist threats at Pride, Billy Porter honored on Walk of FameIn this week's headlines:
• A wealthy Australian rugby player, stripped of his contract for homophobic social media, wants fans to pay his legal bills
• White House hopeful Elizabeth Warren has proposed allowing same-sex married couples be allowed to file amended tax returns for refunds
• A Texas couple found a touching note on their porch during Pride Month
• Terrorist threats at St. Louis Pride
• 'POSE' star Billy Porter is getting a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame
All that and more on this episode of The Randy Report.2019-06-2525 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Ricky Martin, Brazil, Music & sexual positions, Billy Porter's new Pride anthemIn this week’s headlines:
• Ricky Martin helps kill a religious freedom bill in Puerto Rico
• Brazil’s high court adds homophobic and transphobic crimes to the South American country’s racism laws
• We remember that bisexuals are part of Pride Month, too
• Do your music preferences reveal if you like the top or bottom bunk?
• Grammy Award winner Billy Porter drops a new LGBTQ Pride anthem
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2019-06-1818 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: 2019 Tony Awards, Trump says no to Pride flags, and moreIn this week's headlines:
• The Tony Awards were a tres gay affair
• The Trump administration is rejecting requests from US embassies around the world to fly Pride flags
• A gun scare involving a straight couple was the apparent cause for a panicked stampede at DC Pride
• A Missouri restaurant cancelled a wedding rehearsal dinner reservation after finding out the couple were of the same sex
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2019-06-1117 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Taylor Swift for LGBTs; Joe Biden at HRC; New documentary State Of PrideIn this week's headlines:
• An Alabama mayor catches heat for calling for ‘killing out’ the gays
• A Tennessee prosecutor says he doesn’t prosecute domestic
violence among same-sex couples because ‘it’s not really marriage’
• Taylor Swift calls for passing The Equality Act, which Joe Biden says he would make a top priority
• And YouTube Originals produced a new documentary exploring LGBTQ Pride across the country 'State Of Pride' https://youtu.be/_J48BIRaG7A
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report
Click here to sign Taylor Swift's petition for The Equality Act: https://www.change.org/p/support-the-eq2019-06-0520 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Brazil's good news, Kenya's bad news, Downton Abbey teases gay romanceIn this episode:
• Brazil’s high court says the South American country’s anti-discrimination laws have to include LGBTQ protections
• Kenya’s highest court ruled the African nation’s anti-homosexuality laws aren’t discriminatory
• Texas Republicans pass their anti-LGBTQ "license to discriminate” bill
• And the new trailer for the upcoming Downton Abbey movie reveals a gay romance amid a royal visit.
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.2019-05-2720 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Equality Act, Rocketman, Gay panic defenseIn this week’s headlines:
• The Equality Act passes in the House of Representatives
• Nevada bans the gay panic defense
• An Australian rugby player loses his $4 million contract thanks to homophobic social media posts
• FX's groundbreaking series POSE honored at Peabody Awards
• And the Elton John ‘musical fantasy biopic’ Rocketman premieres at the Cannes Film Festival
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2019-05-2115 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Cuba's impromptu Pride march, Gilead donates PrEP, Matt Bomer stars in 'Papi Chulo'• Pharma giant Gilead will donate up PrEP medications for up to 200,000 American individuals in the effort to stop HIV
• Cuban gays stage an impromptu Pride march after the government cancels the annual parade
• A school in Indiana planned to deadname a transgender student at graduation
• Indya Moore becomes the first transgender woman to cover Elle Magazine
• And Matt Bomer plays a depressed gay weatherman in the upcoming movie, 'Papi Chulo'
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2019-05-1316 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Equality Act advances, Madonna honored by GLAAD, 'After Forever' wins Emmy AwardsIn this week's headlines:
• The Trump administration grants healthcare providers like doctors and nurses the right to deny care to people
• A new medical study confirms previous research that undetectable equals untransmittable
• The Equality Act advances out of committee in the House of Representatives
• The GLAAD Media Awards honors Madonna
• Amazon series ‘After Forever’ cleans up at the 2019 Daytime Emmy Awards.
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2019-05-0718 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Shady political shenanigans; Mormon valedictorian comes out; 2019 Tony Award nominationsIn this week's headlines:
• GOP trolls attempt to smear Mayor Pete Buttigieg
• A valedictorian at Brigham Young University comes out during his graduation speech
• The president of Brazil told gays not to come to his country
• Disney cancelled its award-winning LGBTQ-inclusive series 'Andi Mack'
• The 2019 Tony Awards nominations are out including a Special Tony Award for Judith Light for her LGBTQ advocacy
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2019-05-0119 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Buttigieg surges; Aaron Schock at Coachella; classic gay films set for re-releaseIn this week's episode:
• Mayor Pete Buttigieg continues moving up in the polls
• Totally not gay former congressman Aaron Schock photographed hanging with the gays at Coachella
• Converse offers new Pride sneakers in gay pride rainbow colors and pink/blue/white transgender colors. Click here to check then out: https://www.converse.com/shop/pride
• Three LGBTQ cult classic movies get the Blu-Ray treatment
• And Harry’s shave company goes transgender inclusive with its latest ad spot
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2019-04-2215 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Mayor Pete makes it official; Town clerk apologizes; plus - what I'm watching this weekIn this week's headlines:
• Openly gay Mayor Pete Buttigieg makes it official - he’s running for President in 2020
• A town clerk in upstate NY is forced to apologize for discriminating against a same-sex couple
• Gus Kenworthy got emotional as he accepted this year’s Point Leadership Award
• Ryan Murphy plans to turn the hit Broadway musical 'The Prom' into a Netflix movie event
• Plus - the LGBTQ films and TV I’m watching this weekend
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.2019-04-1522 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Netanyahu says no, Chasten Buttigieg makes a splash, Don Lemon engagedIn this week's headlines:
• Israel's Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu says 'no' to LGBTQ activists
• The Mormon Church reverses on LGBTQ parents & children
• Chasten Buttigieg makes a splash in Texas
• Sean Hayes is production a new animated series about a gay super spy
• CNN's Don Lemon gets engaged
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.2019-04-0820 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Texas' anti-LGBTQ laws, Bisexual youth, Trump's trans ban, new Netflix series 'Special'In this week’s headlines:
• A majority of Americans say their are more than comfortable with a gay or lesbian running for president
• The U.S. House approved a non-binding resolution Thursday morning rebuking Donald Trump’s plan to ban transgender military service members
• Wisconsin couple told to remove their Pride flag or be evicted
• New data shows there are more bisexual youth and they need our attention
• GOP lawmakers in Texas approved a bill on Monday that would allow state-licensed professionals to discriminate against LGBTQ people, or anyone they want to refuse services, based on their religious beliefs
• Netflix drops the official...2019-04-0224 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Buttigieg, Missouri, Colorado, Tennessee, 'After Forever' Emmy nominationsIn this week's headlines:
• Openly gay presidential hopeful surges in a new Iowa poll
• Alabama lawmakers are trying to eliminate marriage licenses entirely because they don’t want LGBT couples to have them
A Missouri couple were turned away by a homophobic dance instructor
• Tennessee teens actually found acceptance and support as they prepared to attend prom together
• Digital series 'After Forever' gets a LOT of Daytime Emmy nominations
All that and more on this episode of The Randy Report.2019-03-2614 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: The Equality Act, Utah's hate crime law, Pete Buttigieg, out recording artist NIKOIn this episode:
• The Equality Act is reintroduced in Congress
• Donald Trump finally fills appointments to the Presidential Advisory Council on HIV/AIDS
• Utah moves towards a more effective hate crimes law
• Openly gay Mayor Pete Buttigieg qualifies for the first Democratic presidential debate
• Ireland’s gay prime minister meets with uber-anti-gay Vice President Mike Pence
• Out recording artist NIKO releases his new EP, 'RMNC 21'
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2019-03-1818 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Conversion therapy in Utah; going to prom in Mississippi; Mr. Rogers; Cameron HawthornIn this week's podcast:
• Utah's governor apologizes for legislature's failure to ban so-called 'conversion therapy'
• ’Empire’ star Jussie Smollett gets more bad news
• A Mississippi high school is trying to ban same-sex dates to prom
• Folks are surprised to learn that the iconic Mr. Rogers may have been bisexual
• And new music from country artist Cameron Hawthorn reminds of the romance of dancing in the living room
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2019-03-1120 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Georgia vs gays, Methodist Church, Terry Crews, Joe Biden, KisosIn this episode:
• Georgia lawmakers look to legalize LGBTQ discrimination
• The United Methodist Church doubles down on anti-LGBTQ animus
• Formerly homeless valedictorian kicked out of his home for being gay is thriving in college and just scored a Congressional internship
• Billy Porter brings political discourse to the Oscars' red carpet
• Out singer/songwriter Kisos shares his 'five stages of grief' with "Happily Ever After"
• Brooklyn Nine Nine’s Terry Crews got called out for saying kids of same-sex parents will grow up emotionally ‘malnourished’
• And formerly 'homeless valedictorian' Seth Owen is thriving in college setting up his own scholarship foundation. Copy/paste this link...2019-03-0423 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Grindr hookup gone bad; One Day at a Time; Matracia's "Slow"In this episode:
• A gay dating app hookup goes bad, really bad
• A federal judge rules in favor of same-sex parents who sought American citizenship for their son
• The Trump administration wants to decriminalize being gay around the world - really?…
• Jussie Smollett of 'Empire' arrested and charged for filing false police report
• You really should be watching Netflix's reboot of 'One Day at a Time'
• New music from out alternative artist Dylan Matracia takes things “Slow”
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2019-02-2517 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Jussie Smollett, Ben Platt, Sam Smith, HIV+ soldiersIn this week's headlines:
• Media reports show Chicago Police believe actor Jussie Smollett may have staged his alleged homophobic attack
• A federal judge ordered the Pentagon to stop discharging US military service members who are HIV+
• Tony Award winner Ben Platt released his new music video and came out at the same time
• The NAACP Image awards snubbed the ground-ground-breaking TV series 'Pose'
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.2019-02-1818 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Disney character declares 'I'm gay;' kids of gay parents do better in schoolIn this week's headlines:
• Donald Trump says he wants to end the HIV epidemic within 10 years
• A state senator in Wyoming compared being gay to bestiality when she met with LGBTQ youth
• A new study indicates children raised by same-sex parents do better in school
• And, for the first time ever, a Disney character ever says the words “I’m gay”
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2019-02-1117 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Jussie Smollet attacked, Rita Moreno honored, a gun at Drag Queen StorytimeIn this week's headlines:
• Protester with a gun disrupts Drag Queen Storytime in Houston
• Anti-gay former county Clerk Kim Davis may have to pay big buck for denying same-sex couples marriage licenses
• New Jersey will soon have LGBTQ-inclusive curriculum in schools
• Empire star Jussie Smollett attacked in homophobic, racist assault in Chicago
• Arkansas Supreme Court reverses on Fayetteville city ordinance protecting LGBTQ people
• And my chat with the living legend and EGOT, Rita Moreno
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.2019-02-0424 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Progress in Africa, 2019 GLAAD Media Award nominationsIn this week’s headlines:
• Angola repeals anti-homosexuality laws
• Observing the International Holocaust Remembrance Day
• The 30th annual GLAAD Media Award nominations were announced
• And four star generals are still opposing Donald Trump’s transgender military ban
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.2019-01-2811 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Married couple denied housing; Broadway legend Carol Channing passes away at 97In this week's podcast:
• A lesbian couple, together for 40 years, were denied an apartment at a retirement home in Missouri because they are married
• Vice President Mike Pence is deeply offended folks are upset his wife has chosen to teach art at a school that bans LGBTQ kids and parents
• A gay Australian party got into hot water over rude instructions to photographers
• And Broadway legend and LGBT ally Carol Channing passed away this week at the age of 97
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2019-01-2129 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Toxic masculinity, Denver bans conversion therapy, Adam LambertIn this week’s headlines:
• Chechnya is hunting down LGBTQ folks again
• The American Psychological Association confirms that toxic masculinity is a real thing and its rooted in homophobia
• Wedding fashion giant David’s Bridal features a same-sex couple in their new commercial
• Mutual of Omaha agrees to stop denying coverage to gay men who use PrEP
• Adam Lambert revealed he has a cameo in Bohemian Rhapsody
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2019-01-1416 min
Left of Str8 PodcastsLeft of Str8 Show 2019 Episode 2: Randy Slovacek
Welcome to the Left of Str8 Show!! Coming at you Every Monday and Tuesday at 2pm PST / 5pm EST. Your Host and Producer, Scott Fullerton, brings you fun interviews with guests primarily from Entertainment, Foodies, and Books, and a little insight into being gay in his adopted home of NE Ohio. We try to keep the show informative, mostly fun, and relatable to our LGBT Community and our Allies that support and stand by us.
Please follow along with us on Instagram and Twitter: @leftofstr8 and on our Facebook Page: Left of Str8 Show. You can al...2019-01-091h 26
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Record LGBTQ Congress members sworn in; Madonna surprises Stonewall Inn on NYEIn this episode of The Randy Report:
• The new Congress is sworn in with a record number of LGBTQ lawmakers
• Donald Trump scored a victory in court this week regarding his proposed ban on transgender military service members
• Comedian Kevin Hart’s homophobic tweets & jokes landed him on Ellen DeGeneres’ couch
• And Madonna surprised the crowd at the iconic Stonewall Inn on New Year’s Eve
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2019-01-0718 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentThe Best of LGBTQ Music, Movies & Pop Culture in 2018As we say goodbye to 2018, I want to share my own take on the best that the year had to offer in terms of LGBTQ music, movies, television and pop culture moments.
Hit play to find out what resonated the most with Randy Report readers as well as the top LGBTQ headlines.
As always, I'd love it if you would share The Randy Report with your friends.
See you in 2019.2019-01-0157 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: A neighborhood rallies around a gay family; Trump begins booting HIV+ soldiersIn this week's headlines:
• A neighborhood stands by their gay neighbors after the theft of a rainbow flag
• The Trump administration has begun kicking HIV+ soldiers out of the US military
• Ohio Gov. John Kasich did something no other Republican governor has done
• The world celebrates the 200th anniversary of ‘Silent Night’
All that and more on this episode of The Randy Report2018-12-2419 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: World AIDS Day 2018, Tony Award winner Levi Kreis releases new Christmas albumIn this week’s headlines:
• New HIV diagnoses in New York City drop to a record low for the second year in a row
• Vice President Mike Pence gives a speech for World AIDS Day without mentioning LGBTQ people while offering wildly misleading information
• As George H.W. Bush, the 41st president of the United States has died at the age of 94, I discuss his legacy on the AIDS epidemic
• A Virginia fireman lost his job because he married his husband
• Cute Polish couple propose in public more than 100 times to fight homophobia (https://youtu.be/gZZ0sQ4U91s)
• And new Christm...2018-12-0322 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Taiwan votes against marriage equality, Boston bars threatened, QLRadioIn this week's headlines:
* A teenager is arrested for making threats of violence to two gay bars in Boston
* Taiwan overwhelmingly says ‘no’ to amending their civil code to include marriage equality
* The Trump administration is trying to take it’s ban on transgender military service members to the Supreme Court
* The Macy’s Thanksgiving Day Parade made history with its first same-sex kiss
• Check out QLRadio's holiday benefit CD - https://questoflife.bandcamp.com/album/holiday-2018-a-benefit-album-for-quest-of-life-media-broadcast
QLRadio celebrates LGBTQ musicians as well as The Randy Report podcast (http://www.questoflife.org/schedule.html)
All that and more in this episo...2018-11-2623 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Gay widower denied benefits; Michelle Obama celebrated marriage equalityIn this week's headlines:
• Former Dallas Cowboys linebacker gets married to his boyfriend
• Michelle Obama snuck out of the White House to celebrate marriage equality
• Hate crime suspect in Brooklyn faces 15 years in prison
• A gay widower is being denied benefits by the Social Security Administration
• Acclaimed short film ‘The Real Thing’ really is the real thing
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2018-11-2219 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: 2018 Midterm election roundup; Tanzania continues targeting gays; Colton Haynes singsIn this week's headlines:
• I break down the midterm elections on how LGBTQ candidates did as well as how the “Blue Wave” will affect our community.
• The US State Department denounces the hideous human rights violations against LGBTQ people in Tanzania.
• Hollywood legend Rock Hudson is getting a big screen biopic treatment by out super-producer Greg Berlanti (Love, Simon).
• And Colton Haynes surprised fans with a cover of “A Million Dreams” from The Greatest Showman.
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.2018-11-1221 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Tanzania hunts gays; 'Ex-gay' therapist caught on gay dating appsIn this week's headlines:
• Gay Tanzanians are living in fear after the commissioner of the country’s largest city called for a witch hunt to round up gay people
• Over 1,600 scientists have joined in protest over the Trump administration’s plans to redefine transgender people out of existence
• A notorious ex-gay therapist is caught trolling for sex on gay dating apps
• And a 'Grey’s Anatomy' star came out on social media minutes after his TV character experienced his first same-sex kiss
All that and more on this episode of The Randy Report2018-11-0419 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Nazi kills 11 at gay parents religious ceremony; Gay TV characters reach all-time highIn this week’s headlines:
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A religious ceremony celebrating the adoption of twins by a gay couple at a Pittsburgh synagogue was interrupted by an armed neo-nazi who shot and killed 11 people. Head to https://www.gofundme.com/tree-of-life-synagogue-shooting to donate to help the victims and families affected by the hate crime.
• Out actor Garrett Clayton is talking about the homophobia he’s encountered in Hollywood
• Caitlyn Jenner admits she was wrong to trust Donald Trump on LGBTQ issues
• LGBTQ representation hits an all-time high on television
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2018-10-2915 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Trump looks to erase transgender Americans; RuPaul wants you to sissy that voteIn this week's headlines:
• The Trump administration is proposing a new, narrow definition of gender that would virtually erase transgender Americans out of existence
• Nancy Pelosi says The Equality Act would be a high priority for a Democratically controlled House of Representatives
• Trump voters believe straight men face more discrimination than gays
• And RuPaul wants to make sure you sissy that vote!
All that and more on this episode of The Randy Report.2018-10-2216 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Matthew Shepard, Taylor Swift, Broadway's Once On This IslandIn this week's headlines:
• The nation observed the 20th anniversary of the murder of Matthew Shepard
• Anti-LGBTQ forces in Romania faced an epic fail in trying to outlaw marriage equality
• New Jersey moves to protect transgender students
• The Trump administration requires foreign diplomatic employees' partners to be married in order to be in the US or face deportment
• Taylor Swift goes political speaking out for LGBTQ rights and Democratic candidates
• Facebook added coming out as a new "Life Event" option as the US observed National Coming Out Day
• New polling shows 70% of Americans support protecting LGBTQ folks from discrimination
Plus my review of t...2018-10-1422 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Cynthia Nixon, Gays marrying later than heterosexual; RuPaul's Emmy AwardIn this week's headlines:
'Sex and the City' star Cynthia Nixon fell short in her bid to become the Democratic nominee for governor in NY.
A Pennsylvania university will not let a gay man take his last two classes for his degree.
A new study shows same-sex couples are getting married at an older age than heterosexuals.
RuPaul and the Fab Five celebrated at this year’s Creative Arts Emmy Awards.
And singer/songwriter Davis Mallory's new progressive house track, "Lost," is a real find.
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2018-09-1719 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: CO baker discriminates against trans woman; Anthony Starble's "Paperweight"In this week's headlines:
• An Oklahoma school district shut down after parents of students threatened violence on a transgender 5th grader
• That anti-gay Colorado baker is at it again - this time denying a cake to a trans woman
• Smart guy Matt Baume reminds us when 'The Mary Tyler Moore Show' went gay for just one episode (Watch Matt break it down here - http://randyreport.blogspot.com/2018/08/that-time-when-mary-tyler-moore-show.html)
* A gay Afghanistan teen was denied asylum by Austria for not being ‘gay’ enough
• Plus, out musician Anthony Starble's new remix of "Paperweight"
All that and more in this episode of The Randy2018-08-1819 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Puerto Rico, Ryan Reynolds, Homeless Teen Becomes ValedictorianIn this week's headlines:
• A homeless gay teen becomes valedictorian of his class. Head to https://www.gofundme.com/hoyaseth to contribute to his college fund.
• Puerto Rico now allows transgender folks to change the gender on their birth certificates.
• The hit TV series 'Riverdale' is getting a gay romance.
• 'Supergirl' will have television's first transgender super-hero.
• Ryan Reynolds wants to see more sexuality in his 'Deadpool' movies
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.2018-07-3018 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBT News 7-17-18: LGBTQ Emmy noms, Harry Styles, and 'gay panic' defense banIn this week's headlines:
• The Trump administration is raiding HIV/AIDS programs to pay for further family separations at the U.S. border
• Hawaii’s Supreme Court declines to review a bigot’s appeal after being found guilty is LGBTQ discrimination
• UK pop star Harry Styles admits, “There a little bit of gay in all of us”
• This year’s Emmy Awards nominations had a lot of love for the gays
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2018-07-1820 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBTQ News: Pop star Brendon Urie and pro soccer player Collin Martin come outIn this week's headlines:
• The governor of Maine becomes the first in the nation to veto an 'ex-gay therapy' ban
• An Ohio congressman is accused of turning a blind-eye to sex abuse
• Starbucks expands healthcare for transgender employees
• New Jersey adopts new trans rights
• Ohio lawmakers want teachers to snitch on trans students
• How Trump’s new Supreme Court could affect marriage equality
• Pro soccer player Collin Martin comes out
• And 'Panic! At the Disco’s' Brendon Urie also comes out
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2018-07-0924 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBT News: Jury awards $18.4 million for cancelled HIV test; web series imagines world without AIDSIn 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 Report2018-06-2414 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBT News: A gay royal wedding, Ricky Martin wants to come out again, Tony Awards RecapIn 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 that and more on this episode of The Randy Report2018-06-1918 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBT News: RuPaul to star in new Netflix sitcom; Colton Haynes files for divorceIn 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"
All that and more on this episode of The Randy Report…2018-05-1311 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBT News: Oklahoma & Kansas pass anti-LGBTQ adoption laws; Adam Rippon slays on DWTSIn 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-nights-2018-list for a complete list of MLB Pride Nights)
• Drag queen Ada Vox exits American Idol with her head held high
• Tony Kushner’s “Angels In America: A Gay Fantasia on National Themes” became the most Tony-nominated play in history as the 2018 Tony Award nominations were announced
• Adam Rippon came to s...2018-05-0612 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBT News: Drag queen Ada Vox makes American Idol Top 10; Massachusetts gets LGBTQ school curriculumIn 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 and Meghan Merkle reaffirmed their commitment to LGBTQ rights
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2018-04-2510 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentInterview: Kevin Spirtas on his new LGBT-themed Amazon series "After Forever"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 "Dr. Craig Wesley" on Days of Our Lives, and films like the Friday the 13th series, he's an Indie Series Award winner and garnered an Emmy nomination for his work on the...2018-04-1928 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBT News: Gay bashing in Miami Beach; Matt Bomer in upcoming trans flick "Anything"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 casting in upcoming film trans-oriented ANYTHING gets boos from transgender community
• And Randy Rainbow’s latest - “You Can’t Stop His Tweets”
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.2018-04-1717 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBT News: MGM Resorts releases new collection of LGBT love songs; Recapping the Will & Grace finaleIn 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 “no” to transgender discrimination
All that and more on this episode of The Randy Report.2018-04-0914 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBT News: "Roseanne" is back but should LGBTs watch?; "Queer Eye" reboot gets 2nd seasonIn 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 Eye" reboot has been renewed for a 2nd season
• Today is International Transgender Day of Visibility. I explain why we observe the day each year.
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.2018-04-0117 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBT News: Trump addresses anti-LGBT conference; Colton Haynes shares his struggle with depressionIn this week's headlines:
• The National Parks service pulled out of an event where the rainbow flag would fly, for the first time, on federal land
• Donald Trump became the first sitting president to address anti-gay hate group’s Values Voters Summit
• Out actor Colton Haynes (Arrow/Teen Wolf/American Horror Story) shared his struggles with depression & anxiety
• In queer cinema "Tom of Finland" and "Professor Marston & the Wonder Women" open in theaters
• Randy Rainbow parodies the summer mega-hit “Despocito” with a sharp as nails commentary on Donald Trump
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2017-10-1518 min
The Randy Report - LGBTQ Politics & EntertainmentLGBT News: Malta gets marriage equality; Bway's "Falsettos" in cinemasIn this episode of The Randy Report:
• The island nation of Malta approves marriage equality with a huge lop-sided Parliament vote
• An attempt to block health care for transgender military service members fails in Congress
• The filmed version of the recent Broadway revival of "Falsettos," currently being shown in movie theaters across the country, will be extended
All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report2017-07-1509 min