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First Latino LGBTQ Talkshow To Debut This Fall On LATV

First Latino LGBTQ Talkshow To Debut This Fall On LATV
Patrick Gomez, Enrique Sapene and Alexander Rodriguez of LATV’s ‘Glitterbomb’

LATV Network – the original national, bicultural television network – is making history as it launches its new, groundbreaking weekly talkshow, Glitterbomb, set to premiere this fall.

According to press materials, Glitterbomb is “an explosive pop-culture talk show hosted by an entirely gay, Latino, Hollywood-insider panel featuring “Entertainment Weekly” senior editor Patrick Gomez, actor Enrique Sapene and iHeartRadio personality Alexander Rodriguez.”

Combining experience from the worlds of radio, acting and journalism, the English-language show will offer insight into A-lister life from a decidedly queer Latino perspective.

With a festive and unique flavor, the show promises no subject will be too hot to handle and no scandal too spicy to dig into.

Produced at LATV’s state-of-the-art HD studios in Los Angeles, Glitterbomb plans to offer the latest in pop culture news and trends; insider looks at the latest celebrity hot spots and events; as well as some of the biggest names in entertainment.

“We could not be happier that LATV has given three gay Latinos a platform as big as Glitterbomb,” co-hosts Gomez, Rodriguez, and Sapene say in a joint statement. “But we hope that people of all races, genders, and orientations will see a bit of themselves in our show — or, at the very least, have a good time watching it!”

LATV is the only remaining Latino-owned TV network in the Hispanic television space. Its programming primarily targets U.S.-born Latinos and the coveted bicultural 18-49 Latino demographic, with content that features originally-produced shows in Los Angeles, as well as licensed content that has never before been seen in the U.S.

For more go to www.LATV.com.

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News Round-Up: June 21, 2018

Architect, bodybuilder and InstaHunk Preston Brock shares how he counts down the minutes at the tanning salon #SelfieTime!
(via Instagram)

Some news items you might have missed:

• Architect, bodybuilder and InstaHunk Preston Brock shares how he counts down the minutes at the tanning salon #SelfieTime!

• The World Health Organization now acknowledges gender dysphoria is no longer a “mental disorder.”

• Jurassic World: Fallen Kingdom cut a key scene from the film that revealed paleo-veterinarian Dr. Zia Rodriguez (Daniella Pineda) is a lesbian.

• Donald Trump’s beleaguered Environmental Protection Agency chief, Scott Pruitt, continues his incredible spending spree. We now have reports Pruitt spent $1,500 of American tax payer money on “tactical pants.”

• The Vatican has used the term “LGBT” for the first time in an official document about the Catholic Church’s relationship with youth.

• Trevor Noah’s hysterical deconstruction of Donald Trump’s migrant separation debacle is definitely worth the watching:

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Jury Awards Gay Man $18.4 Million In Cancelled HIV Test Lawsuit

After doctors canceled an HIV test during his treatment, a gay man was awarded $18.4 million by a jury

In 2007, Sean Stentiford consented to an HIV test while being treated for facial paralysis at Lahey Hospital & Medical Center in Burlington, Massachusetts.

According to The Boston Globe, he agreed to the testing after a resident at the hospital told him his symptoms were ‘highly suggestive’ of HIV infection.

His neurologist, Dr. Kinan K. Hreib, disagreed and cancelled the test writing in Stentiford’s file that there was “no risk of HIV,” despite the fact that he was gay and had worked as a paramedic earlier in his life.

The Centers for Disease Control recommend sexually active gay men be tested for HIV at least once a year. Going back to 2006, Stentiford’s medical records reflected that he was a gay man.

Although blood tests were performed, the HIV test was removed from the list without telling Stentiford.

Stentiford visited his primary care doctor, Dr. Stephen E. Southard, in June of 2007 where he was told his tests “looked good.”

At that point in time, having signed a release form for the test (in the presence of his sister), Stentiford believed the HIV test had been performed.

Three years later, his condition had worsened. It was at that time he learned the HIV blood test hadn’t been performed and that he was, indeed, HIV positive.

By that time, the disease had advanced to full-blown AIDS as he battled brain damage and cognitive impairment.

After an 8-day trial in U.S. District Court, a jury found both Dr. Hreib and Dr. Stephen Southard guilty of negligence which caused Stentiford harm.

A third physician was also found to be negligent but hadn’t caused him harm.

On Monday, the jury awarded Stentiford, now 48 years-old, $18.4 million in damages.

Now living in the Bronx, Stentiford no longer suffers from HIV/AIDS-related symptoms due to modern medications and treatment.

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First Lady Wears “I Don’t Really Care, Do U?” Jacket Traveling To Visit Immigrant Children

File this under “You can’t make this shit up:”

According to several reports and photos, First Lady Melania Trump boarded her plane to travel visit children separated from their parents at the U.S. southern border wearing a jacket that read on the back, “I don’t really care, do u?”

Did I mention the weather was 85 degrees and humid in Washington, D.C. today? Hardly ‘jacket weather.’

By the time the plane landed, the First Lady had done a costume change.

It’s not known if the change was planned or if someone pointed out the unfortunate messaging.

It’s notable that the First Lady was scheduled to visit TWO shelters – an HHS shelter that she made it to, and one of the shelters holding children in those now-infamous ‘cages.’

She didn’t make it to the second. Quel surprise.

UPDATE: The First Lady’s spokesperson, Stephanie Grisham, told CNN’s Jim Acosta, “It’s a jacket. There was no hidden message. After today’s important visit to Texas, I hope the media isn’t going to choose to focus on her wardrobe.”

But then the Trumpster himself had to step in it and say the exact opposite – that there was, in fact, a hidden meaning.

President Trump tweeted: “I REALLY DON’T CARE, DO U?” written on the back of Melania’s jacket, refers to the Fake News Media. Melania has learned how dishonest they are, and she truly no longer cares!”

"I REALLY DON'T CARE, DO U?" written on the back of Melania's jacket, refers to the Fake News Media. Melania has learned how dishonest they are, and she truly no longer cares!"
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Did Someone Leave ‘The Jerry Springer Show’ On All These Years?

Apparently, The Jerry Springer Show has been airing for all these years? Who knew?

I know I didn’t.

But after 27 seasons and 4,000 episodes, the long-running daytime talkshow which gave us wild-ass paternity test result reactions, stripper interviews, catfights and chairs tossed across the studio at guests has gone quietly into the good night.

The Associated Press reports NBC Universal quietly made the decision to shut down production.

For a show known for loud and wild antics, it’s ironic to see the series do anything “quietly.”

Premiering in 1991, the show began life as a serious ‘issues-oriented’ show with former Cincinnati mayor Jerry Springer handling host duties. What happened from there – we all know.

The show became so legendary that an opera was written and produced about it in London.

“I just do it because it’s fun to do,” Springer told ET in 2016. “And I’m not that good at golf. I think I’d go crazy [if I retired]. I’m always afraid not to be working. It’s psychological, I’m sure. If I ever have nightmares about something, it’s about not having a job, which is crazy, I know.”

Are you shocked the show has been cancelled? Or shocked it was still on the air?

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House Republicans Fail To Pass Their Own Immigration Bill

Lawmakers in the U.S. House of Representatives failed today to pass their more extreme immigration bill by a vote of 193-231.

Speaker of the House Paul Ryan says he will not bring a more narrowly tailored bill to the floor for a vote.

But with Donald Trump’s recent executive order addressing family separations at the border possibly being challenged in courts, Ryan may have to rethink that position.

It’s still possible that a solution might be found in the Senate where Majority Leader Mitch McConnell has signaled he would consider emergency legislation on the issue.

All 49 Democratic Senators have signed on in support of a bill they’ve crafted that would legally put an end to the family separations but it’s doubtful McConnell would embrace the legislation.

Here’s the report from CBSN below.

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New Randy Rainbow Parody – “WTF”

Squeee!

In this new parody, satirist Randy Rainbow riffs on “Omigod You Guys” from the hit Broadway musical, Legally Blonde, taking aim at White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani, Kellyanne Conway and more White House character with “WTF.”

Check those lyrics. Dang, Randy Rainbow is so uber-uber-clever.

This is one of Randy’s best yet. Watch below.

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San Francisco: Two Violent Attacks On Gay Men Days Before Pride Weekend

Tim Tait of San Francisco was attacked while walking home
Tim Tait of San Francisco

Two men in the San Francisco area were separately attacked on the same night. The violent beatings have left police in both Oakland and San Francisco searching for answers.

According to the local ABC affiliate, the beatings of two Bay Area men have police in Oakland and San Francisco baffled as they search for motives.

Tim Tait of San Francisco was stunned to be attacked in San Francisco in the year 2018.

“San Francisco, 2018 – there is so much diversity and so much acceptance and this is still happening,” said Tait.

He was targeted because he’s a drag queen who goes by the name “Ginger Snap.”

Tait left the Eagle Bar at South of Market at around 10 o’clock, also on June 9. After making a left on Bernice Street to go home, Tait felt a blow to his head.

“Got about one-quarter of the way down the block when I felt a bang to the head and started to get attacked,” says Tait. During the beating Tait was punched, kicked and dragged.

Officer Joseph Tomlinson with the San Francisco Police Department says surveillance camera video has been found and is being reviewed for any details that may help identify the attacker.

San Francisco Police are treating the attack as a hate crime.

Scott Long of Oakland, California, was beaten with a tire iron from behind

Scott Long of Oakland, California

Scott Long, a human rights activist on LGBTQ issues in Oakland, was struck from behind with what he thinks was a tire iron on June 9, near the corner of 35th Avenue and Kansas Street in Oakland.

“I suddenly felt this huge blow right upside my head over my ear,” says Long. His injuries were so severe he had to have surgery to reconstruct his jaw and cheekbone.

Describing his assailant as “very thin white male, shorter than he,” Long recalls being struck at least four times.

Long has no clue as to why he was attacked. Oakland Police continue to followup on the investigation.

With Pride Weekend beginning tomorrow, Robert Rueca of the San Francisco Police Department is recommending that people travel in groups.

“If you have the ability to move with a group, absolutely do so,” said Rueca.

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Michael B. Jordan Is Giving You Body In New ‘Creed II’ Poster

Michael B. Jordan in ‘Creed II’

Hot on the heels of winning ‘Best Villain’ at the MTV Movie Awards this weekend for his turn in the mega-hit super-hero movie, Black Panther, Michael B. Jordan is giving you ‘bah-dee’ on the newly released poster for the upcoming Creed II.

We have to wait until Thanksgiving for the 31-year-old to once again put his stacked AF body on display in boxing trunks when returns to his critically acclaimed role as boxer “Adonis Creed.”

The official artwork, trailer and synopsis were just released for the sequel which hits theaters November 21.

In the new film, Adonis seems determined to avenge the death of his father, Apollo Creed, by taking on the son of Ivan Drago (played by Dolph Lundgren) who killed Adonis’ father in a charity fight years ago.

Here’s the official synopsis:

Life has become a balancing act for Adonis Creed. Between personal obligations and training for his next big fight, he is up against the challenge of his life. Facing an opponent with ties to his family’s past only intensifies his impending battle in the ring. Rocky Balboa is there by his side through it all and, together, Rocky and Adonis will confront their shared legacy, question what’s worth fighting for, and discover that nothing’s more important than family. Creed II is about going back to basics to rediscover what made you a champion in the first place, and remembering that, no matter where you go, you can’t escape your history.

Returning for the highly-anticipated sequel are Tessa Thompson as Adonis’ girlfriend, Bianco and Sylvester Stallone, who was nominated for an Academy Award and took home a Golden Globe Award for his return as “Rocky Balboa.”

Newcomer Florian “Big Nasty” Munteanu joins the franchise as Drago’s son, Viktor Drago.

Watch the trailer below as well as snaps from Big Nasty’s big and brawny Instagram:

A post shared by Florian “Big Nasty” Munteanu (@bignasty) on Jun 8, 2018 at 9:35am PDT

A post shared by Florian “Big Nasty” Munteanu (@bignasty) on Jun 7, 2018 at 10:26am PDT

A post shared by Florian “Big Nasty” Munteanu (@bignasty) on Mar 17, 2018 at 12:47pm PDT