LGBTQ news and entertainment
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Seriously Sexy Latin Actor/Model Daniel Ojeda will be joining The Candi and Randy Show this Sunday. Talking about heating things up as he puts the heat in Miami.
Quote: “I have my own set of rules. Every quote defines a part of me.”
The Candi and Randy Show tonight – 11pmEST/8pmPST
Liza Minnelli, Tony Award.
I think the song itself is pretty terrific too – great music and lyrics by Kander & Ebb.
Seriously fabulous.
(and I never use that word…)
Michele Bachmann’s campaign claims it has proof that CBS snubbed the Minnesota congresswoman during the latest Republican presidential debate.
Keith Nahigian, her campaign manager, posted an e-mail on her official Facebook page that was accidentally sent to the campaign from CBS News political analyst John Dickerson. In response to an e-mail about Bachmann appearing on a CBS webshow, Dickerson wrote, “let’s keep it loose though since she’s not going to get many questions and she’s nearly off the charts in the hopes that we can get someone else.”
CBS later defended the e-mail to CNN, calling it “a candid exchange about the reality of the circumstances — Bachmann remains at 4% in the polls.” Dickerson also stood by his e-mail, tweeting “she’s at 4% … I was reflecting that.”
On the Candi and Randy Show this week, we talked about some music industry “behind the scenes” questions I’ve gotten over the years.
If you’ve ever wondered why your favorite song didn’t make it to radio, or why someone didn’t get nominated for a Grammy Award or why your favorite artist doesn’t tour near you, take a listen.
“Virtually any advance in civil rights or any kind of rights has been carried by the Democratic Party. It’s just a fact. So, we’ll just march on. We’ll continue this. And if I have to reintroduce it next session, I’ll reintroduce it. Session after that, I’ll reintroduce it.”
– Senator Dianne Feinstein on the Respect for Marriage Act that passed in the Senate Judiciary Committee this week
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I agree with Jon Stewart – I’d hate to see these college students young years scarred by not having the football coach they love.
Yes, that was sarcasm…
Bill Maher and the GOP Party of Scrooge
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Excellent editorial in the New York Times today about the growing support for marriage equality.
In 1996, only 27% of Americans supported marriage equality in the United States. Today that stands at 53%, according to Gallup.
But there are even more promising facts in those numbers: support for same-sex marriage is now at 70% for Americans between the ages of 18-34. The support from those aged 35-54 is now at 53%, the national average. The drop comes primarily among older voters 55 and older, falling to 39%.
In light of the generational gap in support, it’s clearly a matter of time before the United States not only has a majority of support for marriage equality, but a super-majority. Here’s hoping the politicians elected to represent Americans take note, and decide on which side of history they want to stand.
There’s a lot of work to get to full equality though. Twenty-nine states have constitutional bans on same-sex marriage, and 18 of those states provide NO protections for gays and lesbians.
The New York Times editorial sums up the situation like this:
A repeal of the Defense of Marriage Act and changes in state laws could lead to expanded rights for gay couples in more states. But revoking those state constitutional bans would take years, if not decades. Until then, rank discrimination under law will persist.
The Supreme Court may soon have a chance to sweep away the injustice in several pending cases that challenge these laws. Just as it ruled unanimously in 1967 that laws barring interracial marriage violated due process and equal protection under the Constitution, it must affirm the civil rights of gay people.
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My friend Edgard Gallardo, who makes the most amazing cakes (in NYC by the way if you need a fantastic cake), made this Coach Briefcase Cake. Just the latest in his extremely fabulous portfolio of creations.
Check out his website at Heavenly Cakes in Hell’s Kitchen.
From his website: “Edgard Gallardo is a graduate of The Institute of Culinary Education in New York City (2008 Award of Excellence from The International Association of Culinary Professionals) where he received his degree in Baking and Pastry Arts.”
“He has worked with cake designer Elisa Strauss (Confetti Cakes). Edgard also studied with world renowned sugar artist Betty Van Nostrand as well as Ron Ben-Israel.”
“Chef Edgard is no stranger to cakes. He grew up helping his mother mix cakes since a very young age. Edgard comes to Cake Design as a continuation of a very creative life, after spending many years in Show Business as a professional dancer, singer and actor on Broadway. He also credits his “double Gemini nature” for his creativity, his love of cake making and decorating…”
Need a cake in NYC? Edgard is your chef.
Now you know.