So…How Was YOUR Sunday? – Recap

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”

Joe Manganiello Is Back + Team USA’s Out Athletes + More News

Joe Manganiello (via Instagram)

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”

Russian Court Sentences American Reporter To 16 Years In Prison On False Charges

Evan Gershkovich of the Wall Street Journal being held in Russia

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”