I hopped in my car to drive from Las Vegas to San Diego Sunday morning as I’ve been asked to direct a new production of HELLO, DOLLY! at San Diego Music Theater. About an hour and a half into my drive, the news broke that President Joe Biden had announced he was stepping aside and passing the Democratic nomination “torch” to Vice President Kamala Harris. Continue reading “So…How Was YOUR Sunday? – Recap”
Beating The Heat + Red Speedo Time + More InstaHunks
Checking in with some favorite InstaHunks starting with Gustavo beating the heat in Costa Brava. Continue reading “Beating The Heat + Red Speedo Time + More InstaHunks”
Pete Buttigieg On Silicon Valley Billionaires Veering Into Trump World
Pete Buttigieg explains to Bill Maher why Silicon Valley billionaires are leaning into Trump World. Continue reading “Pete Buttigieg On Silicon Valley Billionaires Veering Into Trump World”
Joe Manganiello Is Back + Team USA’s Out Athletes + More News
Some news items you might have missed: • Men’s Journal: Early readers of TRR will remember I had a long-running “affinity” for True Blood/Magic Mike star Joe Manganiello. Well, it looks like he’s busier and better than ever. Continue reading “Joe Manganiello Is Back + Team USA’s Out Athletes + More News”
Another Man Appears To Be Cured Of HIV + More News
Some news items I thought worth your time: • Queerty: Ahead of the 25th International AIDS Conference, which takes place next week in Munich, researchers say another man appears to have been cured of HIV. Continue reading “Another Man Appears To Be Cured Of HIV + More News”
Russian Court Sentences American Reporter To 16 Years In Prison On False Charges
Wall Street Journal reporter Evan Gershkovich was sentenced to 16 years in a high-security penal colony on Friday in Russia after being tried for espionage under fabricated charges. Continue reading “Russian Court Sentences American Reporter To 16 Years In Prison On False Charges”
Federal Appeals Court Reinstates Tennessee Anti-Drag Law
On a 2-1 vote, the U.S. 6th Circuit Court of Appeals dismissed a challenge to Tennessee’s extreme anti-drag law reversing a lower court ruling that deemed the statute unconstitutional and blocked its enforcement in part of the state. Continue reading “Federal Appeals Court Reinstates Tennessee Anti-Drag Law”
John Deere Cancels Support For Pride + More News
Some news items you might have missed: • LGBTQ Nation: Bowing to far-right pressures, John Deere announced it will no longer support LGBTQ Pride events. Continue reading “John Deere Cancels Support For Pride + More News”
South Korea: Same-Sex Couples Win Landmark Ruling From Top Court
In a historic win for LGBTQ rights in South Korea, the country’s Supreme Court has ruled that same-sex couples do have a right to spousal coverage for national health insurance. Continue reading “South Korea: Same-Sex Couples Win Landmark Ruling From Top Court”
Democrats Believe Biden Will Exit Presidential Race
Axios is reporting that President Joe Biden could drop out of the presidential race as soon as this weekend due to the mounting pressure from Democratic party leaders and close allies. Continue reading “Democrats Believe Biden Will Exit Presidential Race”