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Chess, Mamma Mia, Ragtime Lead Nominations For Broadway Ensemble Awards

The nominees for the inaugural Broadway Ensemble Awards have been announced

Nominations have been announced for the inaugural Broadway Ensemble Awards, a new initiative recognizing outstanding Broadway chorus performers.

Created to recognize the talent and discipline of Broadway chorus performers, the Broadway Ensemble Awards shine a spotlight on the artists who power Broadway musicals from within the ensemble.

As a former performer in many Broadway ensembles, I’ll just add — it’s about time… 🙂 Continue reading “Chess, Mamma Mia, Ragtime Lead Nominations For Broadway Ensemble Awards”

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SNL Skewers Hegseth And Noem In Cold Open + More News

SNL skewers Pete Hegseth and Kristi Noem in cold open

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

• SNL: Last night’s cold open brutally skewered Defense Sec. Pete Hegseth  and outgoing “totally not fired” Homeland Security Sec. Kristi Noem with spot-on performances by Colin Jost and Ashley Padilla. Lots of funny in here… Continue reading “SNL Skewers Hegseth And Noem In Cold Open + More News”

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Fox News Uses Old Footage To Cover Trump’s Baseball Cap Kerfuffle

Fox News airs old footage of Trump without a baseball cap at dignified transfer

Yesterday, I reported on Donald Trump’s less-than-respectful choice of wearing a white campaign baseball cap during the dignified transfer of six fallen U.S. soldiers at Dover Air Force Base.

The story was quite the trending topic on social media yesterday. And yet, Fox News made the bold decision to hide Trump’s less-than-dignified fashion choice by airing footage from a different dignified transfer. Continue reading “Fox News Uses Old Footage To Cover Trump’s Baseball Cap Kerfuffle”

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Trump Wears Baseball Cap During Dignified Transfer + More News

Donald Trump wore a white campaign cap during the dignified transfer of six fallen U.S. soldiers

Some news stories for you:

• Delaware Online: Donald Trump wore a white baseball cap while attending the dignified transfer of six fallen U.S. soldiers at Dover Air Force Base today. Have some respect and take the damn hat off…

• OUT: Queen Latifah posted a video to social media to assure her fans she’s A-OK after a death hoax went viral.

• The Advocate: Out of step with the rest of New England, the Republican-controlled New Hampshire House voted 181–164 to pass House Bill 1442, an anti-transgender bathroom bill. The bill now heads to the state Senate.

• Queerty: Check out this round-up of hunky celebs at the Tom Ford runway show in Paris this week. A little eye candy never hurt anyone… Continue reading “Trump Wears Baseball Cap During Dignified Transfer + More News”

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Plaque Honoring January 6 Police Finally Installed At U.S. Capitol

The long-delayed memorial plaque honoring police who defended the U.S. Capitol on January 6, 2020, was finally installed this morning at 4 a.m. this morning.

The tribute, which lists the names of almost two dozen local, state and federal law enforcement agencies, was required by law to be installed by March 2023. Continue reading “Plaque Honoring January 6 Police Finally Installed At U.S. Capitol”

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Liza Surprise Appearance At GLAAD Media Awards + More News

Liza Minnelli at the 2026 GLAAD Media Awards (image via GLAAD)

Some news items for you as we head in to the weekend:

• Washington Blade: Living legend Liza Minnelli made a surprise appearance during the GLAAD Media Awards at the Beverly Hilton in Los Angeles last night.

The EGOT winner was in attendance to accept the newly-created “Liza Minnelli Storyteller Award.” Click here for a full list of nominees and winners.

Continue reading “Liza Surprise Appearance At GLAAD Media Awards + More News”

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New Music: Connor Wren ‘Your Sunrise Is Coming’

Connor Wren drops new single "Your Sunrise is Coming"

Singer/songwriter/producer Connor Wren steps into his next chapter with the release of his original single, “Your Sunrise is Coming.”

After captivating audiences through his work as a Disney performer, Connor introduces himself as a self-produced independent artist with a deeply personal anthem rooted in authenticity and self-reflection.

The tender guitar-driven ballad was penned as a letter to Connor’s younger self — the reassurance he once needed, set to music. Building from intimate vulnerability to a confident, vocal-driven crescendo, “Your Sunrise is Coming” delivers a hushed, tranquil musical meditation on self-love. Continue reading “New Music: Connor Wren ‘Your Sunrise Is Coming’”

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Indiana Teacher Gets $650K After Refusing To Call Trans Students By Preferred Names

John Kluge (image via Alliance Defending Freedom)

John Kluge (above), a transphobic music teacher in Indiana who resigned after refusing to call trans students by their preferred names, has settled his lawsuit against his former school district pocketing $650,000. Continue reading “Indiana Teacher Gets $650K After Refusing To Call Trans Students By Preferred Names”