Author: Randy Slovacek

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Ariana Grande Withdraws From ‘Sunday In The Park With George’ + More

Happy Monday! Some news items for you as we head into the new week:

• WhatsOnStage: Ariana Grande has withdrawn from the upcoming revival of Sunday in the Park with George in order to take “a much-deserved break from public-facing work…which has led to endless, ongoing public scrutiny.” The production will open at London’s Barbican Theatre next summer starring Jonathan Bailey as “George.”

• Boy Culture: Check out Matt Rettenmund’s latest podcast chat with actor Jason Caceres, who played Chayce in “Boy Culture: Generation X” and is currently seen in “Laid Bare” and “Open to It.” Continue reading “Ariana Grande Withdraws From ‘Sunday In The Park With George’ + More”

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CNN: Trump Considering Firing Pirro Over Reflecting Pool

Donald Trump is reportedly considering firing Jeanine Pirro over dropping vandalism charges regarding Reflecting Pool

Well, we all saw this coming…

Donald Trump repeatedly attacked U.S. Attorney and former Fox News personality Jeanine Pirro in the Oval Office today for dropping charges against a former Olympian who was accused of vandalizing the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool.

Prosecutors say after the indictment against David Hearn came down on July 2, the Interior Department provided additional documents to the U.S. attorney’s office “indicating that damage to the Lincoln Memorial Reflecting Pool in June 2026 was the result of flawed installation by the contractor, Atlantic Industrial Coatings.”

Trump is still bigly mad, though, telling reporters today, “Jeanine Pirro made a mistake. It was vandalism.”

“I was disappointed with Jeanine Pirro, really disappointed with Jeanine Pirro. She folded like an umbrella, and people get away with things,” he added, calling the lack of charges “a disgrace.” Continue reading “CNN: Trump Considering Firing Pirro Over Reflecting Pool”

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Bear Week Felt Different This Year In The Age Of Ozempic

Bear Week in Provincetown

The New York Times takes a deep dive into how weight-loss drugs like GLP-1s are impacting the gay bear community and how Provincetown’s Bear Week felt different this year.

Continue reading “Bear Week Felt Different This Year In The Age Of Ozempic”

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Geno Segers Out Of HADESTOWN Over Anti-Trans Remarks + More

Geno Segers (screen cap)

Some news items for you as we close out the weekend:

• Broadway World: Disney star Geno Segers (above) will not be joining the Broadway cast of Hadestown following a backlash from fans due to the actor’s past statements about transgender people and other issues on social media.

• New Music: Ariana Grande’s new music video “petal” is quite the presentation. In the video, she plays an aspiring performer who’s repeatedly dismissed as “Not Good Enough” by the fictional Fame INC. And then the chainsaw comes out.

Over 8 million views in two days and currently #1 on YouTube’s Trending Music chart. Continue reading “Geno Segers Out Of HADESTOWN Over Anti-Trans Remarks + More”

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HHS Secretary Kennedy Crashes Out In Wild CNN Interview

HHS Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr.

Health and Human Services Sec. Robert F. Kennedy Jr. crashes out during his wild Sunday appearance on CNN’s “State of the Union” with Dana Bash.

Along the way, Kennedy ducked responsibility for fueling the drop in measles vaccinations, attacked Dr. Anthony Fauci for all things COVID, declared the U.S. had the “highest COVID death rate” in the world (we were 16th when measured per capita), and even turned his ire on Bash and CNN.

Check out the bite-sized clips below as well as the full segment thanks to journalist Aaron Rupar. Continue reading “HHS Secretary Kennedy Crashes Out In Wild CNN Interview”

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Photos From World Pride In Amsterdam + New Music From Karel + More

World Pride Canal Parade in Amsterdam - 8/1/26

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• Washington Blade: Hit the link for tons of great photos from the World Pride Canal Parade held today in Amsterdam.

• New Music: Karel follows up his Top 10 UK single “I Dance Because” with his new Pride anthem – “You Have To Be Proud” – available now on all major platforms. Continue reading “Photos From World Pride In Amsterdam + New Music From Karel + More”

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Trump Rages Over Reflecting Pool ‘Vandalism’ Charges Being Dropped

Department of Interior admits damage at Lincoln Memorial Reflecting pool was due to improper installation, not vandalism

Yesterday, Federal prosecutors moved Friday to dismiss a felony vandalism case against former U.S. Olympian David Hearn, after he was accused of vandalizing the Reflecting Pool in Washington, D.C., as seen in a court filing obtained by Fox News Digital.

U.S. Attorney Jeanine Pirro’s office said the Department of the Interior initially provided prosecutors with “barebones” reports and failed to disclose records documenting extensive problems with the coating’s installation. Watch video from Fox News. Continue reading “Trump Rages Over Reflecting Pool ‘Vandalism’ Charges Being Dropped”

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NBC News: Economic Impact Of Gay Cruise Denied Docking In Turkey + Egypt

NBC News reports on gay cruise being denied docking in Turkey and Egypt

NBC News interviewed me for this updated report on the Atlantis Events cruise I traveled on last month being denied docking in Turkey and Egypt.

The incidents are rightfully raising questions about how these policies could hurt their economies as the LGBTQ+ tourism industry booms.

You can check out other interviews I’ve done about the kerfuffle at the New York Times, CNN, and the Times of London.

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Podcast: Boy George + Scouting America + New Music From The Cowgays

The Randy Report podcast

In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast: Boy George has dropped out of the upcoming Jesus Christ Superstar revival in the West End. Plus…

• A memorandum just made public details Defense Secretary Pete Hegseth’s demands of Scouting America in order to continue the Pentagon’s longstanding support. Continue reading “Podcast: Boy George + Scouting America + New Music From The Cowgays”