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In this week’s LGBTQ+ headlines: • Transgender military service members pushed out under the Trump administration’s anti-trans policy were promised separation pay, but for many of those veterans, the money still hasn’t arrived. • Turkey’s anti-LGBTQ crackdown is getting even worse as queer sports clubs are now feeling the heat. • The new gay romantic comedy “In Between” has its world premiere this week at the acclaimed Out On Film Festival in Atlanta this week. Link to stream - https://festival.outonfilm.org/films/in-between-6a7bce134f8202f210a27459 All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report

In this week’s LGBTQ+ headlines: • Grindr has agreed to pay $35 million to settle a lawsuit over claims it shared users' sensitive data, including their HIV status. • Prosecutor declines to charge the mentally unstable women who filed a false child welfare complaint against Pete Buttigieg. • Out recording artist Matt Zarley drops his soaring new single, “TIME.” • I remember the late, great Dolly Parton and her enduring legacy of support for the LGBTQ community. All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.

In this week’s LGBTQ+ headlines: • “Heartstopper” star Kit Connor has been cast in the upcoming X-Men movie reboot as "Cyclops" • The Human Rights Campaign Foundation estimates a record-high 12% of U.S. adults identify as LGBTQ • LGBTQ advocates in Houston have announced the creation of a new emergency shelter for queer homeless teens • An appeals court has ruled Florida’s anti-drag law does not violate the First Amendment #boo • The Russian LGBT Network, a queer advocacy group, has announced it will shut down after a court in St. Petersburg declared it an “extremist” organization All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report

In this week’s LGBTQ+ headlines: • Boy George has withdrawn from the upcoming 'Jesus Christ Superstar' revival in the West End • A memorandum just made public details Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s demands of Scouting America in order to continue the Pentagon’s longstanding support • Anti-LGBTQ billboards in Ohio were met with a wave of pushback from locals • And new music from the country music super group The Cowgays All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.

Today I’m chatting with California-based electronic pop artist, producer, songwriter, and longtime figure within the online remix culture - Lukesavant. For more than 25 years, he has created unofficial Madonna remixes and reinterpretations while also cultivating one of the internet’s most enduring underground Madonna remix communities through Remixers United, a fan-driven platform and social network that has connected remixers and music fans worldwide for over 13 years. But now, he’s releasing his own debut album, "Last Night Wasn't Love "- a new collection of original songs developed as a cohesive late-night narrative inspired by his years living in San Francisco. Lukesavant’s music blends atmospheric electronic production with emotionally-based songwriting, exploring themes of nightlife, longing, connection, and emotional distance based on his years living as a young gay man in San Francisco. He’s released the first single, “Let You Go,” today. The track introduces the album’s moody, nocturnal atmosphere and sets the tone for the album's narrative arc. And since he's my go-to expert on all things Madonna, he shares his thoughts on the queen of pop's upcoming new album, "Confessions II." Lukesavant's new album, "Last Night Wasn’t Love", is scheduled for release July 17. Click here to pre-save on Apple Music: https://music.apple.com/us/album/last-night-wasnt-love/6780536440

In this week’s LGBTQ+ headlines: • The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals has blocked a law in California that protects LGBTQ kids from being outed by teachers. • A gay dad went viral on social media (in a good way) sharing the trials and tribulations of raising a straight son. • A Florida teacher who is intersex was fired for being transgender. Let’s talk about being intersex. • Clive Davis, the bisexual music executive who was responsible for the massive careers of artists like Whitney Houston and Barry Manilow, has died at the age of 94. All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.

In this week’s LGBTQ+ headlines: • The LA Dodgers honored Glenn Burke and Billy Bean, former Dodgers and the first Major League Baseball players to come out as gay • Cities around the country are finding new ways to show Pride colors after rainbow crosswalks were removed • An appeals court has ruled Donald Trump’s executive order banning transgender troops is likely unconstitutional • The new film “Miss You, Love You” starring Allison Janney and Andrew Rannells is a winner thanks to the stars' top-shelf performances • Plus, new music from country power trio The Cowgays "Kids Like Us" All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report

In this week’s LGBTQ+ headlines: • Former out Congressman and LGBTQ icon Barney Frank dies at 86 • Adult entertainment studio Falcon has gone mainstream with a ’safe for work’ non-porn murder mystery, "The Last Guest," starring the studio’s popular leading men. Link to watch for free on YouTube - https://youtube.com/shorts/M9vMM5fb9Wo?si=iwOXSxoNXKpxlo45 • The International Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, Trans and Intersex Association’s European chapter published its 18th “Rainbow Map” • 2025 saw a sharp increase in anti-LGBTQ violence in Israel All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report

In this week’s LGBTQ headlines… • The European Parliament has voted in favor of banning so-called conversion therapy across the EU. • A new travel index ranks the safest and most welcoming countries for queer travelers. Link: https://www.travelingboyfriends.com/blog/gay-travel-index-2026-safest-lgbtq-friendly-countries • And power country music trio The Cowgays drop their new single, “Good Hoedown.” All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.

In this week’s LGBTQ+ headlines: • The US Supreme Court has ruled Colorado’s ban on so-called “conversion therapy” violates free speech rights • The city of Boise has found a clever workaround to a law banning Pride flags from local government buildings • What to watch: A TV judge put a homophobic father on blast in an episode of "Equal Justice" that's gone viral. Link to episode: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=GuhL6XXInVU All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report.

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.