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Washington state: LGBT community reacts to the signing of marriage equality law

LGBT community reacts to the signing by Gov. Gregoire of Washington state’s new marriage equality law:

Washington United 
“We thank Gov. Gregoire for her tremendous leadership in passing this landmark legislation,” said Lacey All, Chair of Washington United for Marriage. “From her moving remarks endorsing the legislation to her unwavering courage and commitment throughout the legislative process, the Governor has been a key ally in forming the bipartisan coalition that passed this bill. Without her years of dedication to equality, Washington’s lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender community would not enjoy antidiscrimination protections, domestic partnerships or marriage equality. We owe her our heartfelt gratitude and sincerest thanks.”

Human Rights Campaign
“Today’s signature of the marriage equality law puts Washington on the road to fairness for all families,” said HRC President Joe Solmonese. “While those opposed to marriage for gay and lesbian couples will no doubt try to undo this progress, I am confident that equality will prevail in Washington.” “This victory was possible thanks to the hard work of so many on the ground in Washington,” said Solmonese. “Our congratulations go to Sen. Ed Murray and Rep. Jamie Pedersen, along with Gov. Gregoire, who were incredible leaders in this effort.”

GLAAD
“Today, yet another state has rendered into law what a majority of Americans already know in their hearts: committed couples should be able to marry the person they love. As millions of people celebrate their love this Valentine’s Day, countless gay and lesbian couples in Washington State are finally one step closer to enjoying the vital protections that only marriage can afford.”

Lambda Legal “Governor Christine Gregoire today signed a historic measure into law that ends the exclusion of same-sex couples from marriage in Washington. Gov. Gregoire has been a champion of marriage equality this year, and we thank her for her leadership and the many brave members of the state legislature who voted for this bill. We also thank Washington United for Marriage, the coalition of organizations, congregations, unions, and business associations that has worked tirelessly to secure civil marriage for loving, committed gay and lesbian couples.”

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New Jersey: Senate approves gay marriage bill

New Jersey lawmakers in the state Senate passed a bill legalizing gay marriage for the first time Monday, despite Gov. Chris Christie’s insistence that he will veto such legislation.

The Senate’s 24-16 vote sends the bill to the Assembly, which is expected to pass it on Thursday.

Six states and Washington, D.C., allow gay marriage, and Washington state will be added to that list when Gov. Christine Gregoire signs legislation legalizing same-sex marriage Monday.

Christie, a Republican, has said he does not believe marriage laws should be changed but does support New Jersey’s civil union law, which grants gay couples the legal protections of marriage.

Christie said he wants to put a change in the definition of marriage to a public vote.  But gay rights groups oppose a referendum. They see gay marriage as a civil rights matter and argue that it should not be up to the masses to protect the rights of a minority group.

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Elaine Paige: Video highlights of her Lincoln Center concert

Highlights from Paige’s first show on February 10th which nearly ‘blew the roof off’ at the Allen Room, receiving well-deserved rapturous applause and multiple standing ovations.

Elaine will be one of our very special guests on The Candi & Randy Show for Valentine’s Day. Elaine shares with us her favorite romantic Valentines memory plus several of her most romantic songs.

Don’t miss the show Tuesday, February 14th at 9pmEST/6pmPST – click here for more info and to listen to the show Tuesday evening.

You can also catch the archived show at the same link anytime after the show airs.

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Anthony Catanzaro: fitness super-model and trainer

Last night’s guest on The Candi & Randy Show completely rocked.

Anthony Catanzaro made it clear his goals of inspiring people to improve their lives in terms of fitness, nutrition and personal goals.

I don’t post all of our shows on The Randy Report, but I was really impressed by his knowledge and commitment to fitness and life.

Take a listen. (sorry about the :30 commercial at the beginning).

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Coroner: Whitney died from overdose of prescription drugs and alcohol

From TMZ: Whitney Houston’s family was told by L.A. County Coroner officials the singer did not die from drowning, but rather from what appears to be a combination of Xanax and other prescription drugs mixed with alcohol – this according to family source

Apparently the Coroner’s officials informed the family there was not enough water in Whitney’s lungs to lead to the conclusion that she drowned.

Sources say the family was told Whitney may well have died before her head became submerged.

And family sources say it was actually Whitney’s aunt, Mary Jones, who discovered Whitney’s body in the bathtub. Mary had laid out Whitney’s dress for the evening on the bed and then left for about a half hour. When Whitney didn’t come out of the bathroom, Mary entered, pulled Whitney out of the tub and began administering CPR.

Whitney’s mom has arranged to have the singer’s body flown back to Atlanta, as early as tomorrow. The family was told the Coroner has no problem releasing the body because there is no evidence of foul play — and unless cops put a hold on the body, it can be flown back East.

Very, very sad.

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The Candi & Randy Show: Anthony Catanzaro – Romance, Fitness & More

When Anthony Catanzaro was 15 he transformed a room in his parents home into a gym. His sister purchased a complete weight set for his 15th birthday. Anthony spent his own money to buy a bench, and the rest.. well that’s history.

Anthony got into Male Fitness modeling at the age of 18 and he continues to have a very busy schedule to this day. He has appeared in many tv shows, movies and print ads.

Anthony joins The Candi & Randy Show tonight to talk Romance, Fitness & More.

10pmEST/7pmPST – Click here to listen in – or call in with your questions for Anthony.

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Andrew Breitbart loses his mind addressing Occupy protesters

Perhaps more than any of the conference’s guests over the years, Andrew Breitbart has emerged as a unique figure at CPAC, partly for his ability to work the CPAC crowd over the job President Obama has done while in office. But much of it has to do with his work at CPAC outside of his speeches – his ability to engage just about anybody.

Last night, Breitbart walked outside the hotel hosting the conference to address Occupy protesters, demanding they “behave yourselves” and “stop raping people.”

While there is a great deal of yelling going on in this video, Breitbart sticks to a few main sentences: “behave yourselves,” “you are freaks and animals,” and “stop raping people.” Meanwhile, some of the protesters can be clearly heard chanting “racist, sexist, anti-gay; right wing bigots, go away.” Finally, the police show up and drag Breitbart from the crowd.

For those sympathetic to the Occupy movement, the image of Breitbart being held back while yelling the same sentences over and over at a somewhat bewildered crowd will resonate as more evidence that Breitbart is angry and not worth listening to.

This is an example of why people like Breitbart might think twice before appearing in public while intoxicated or off their meds.

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Breaking: Whitney Houston dead at 48

USAToday is reporting Whitney Houston, who reigned as pop music’s queen has died. She was 48.

Over the span of her career, Houston sold more than 170 million albums, singles and videos, and won two Emmy, six Grammys, and 30 Billboard Music Awards.

Houston became one of music’s most successful singers in the late 1980s and 1990s, with hits such as “Saving All My Love for You”, “How Will I Know”, “Greatest Love of All” and “I Wanna Dance with Somebody (Who Loves Me).” She had seven straight Billboard No. 1 hits in the 1980s.

Publicist Kristen Foster said Saturday that the singer had died, but the cause and the location of her death were unclear.

At her peak in the 1980s and ’90s, Houston the golden girl of the music industry and one of the world’s best-selling artists.

Her success carried her beyond music to movies, where she starred in hits like “The Bodyguard” and “Waiting to Exhale.”

I choose to remember the greatness, the grace, the brilliance of her talent.

My best friend Matt Zarley and I would make an event of her late 80s/early 90s TV appearances. We revered her. I adore her voice. At the height of her career, she was the greatest pop voice ever heard.

It is my great and sincere wish that she has found peace.

“The greatest love of all is easy to achieve.
Learning to love yourself, it is the greatest love of all.”

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Blythe Danner cast in new ABC series “Gilded Lillys”

Tony Award & two-time Emmy Award winner Blythe Danner (Huff), Madeline Zima (Californication) and Sarah Bolger (The Tudors) have joined Shonda Rhimes’ period drama pilot Gilded Lillys.

Written by KJ Steinberg (Gossip Girl, The Nine) and set in 1895, Lillys follows the opening of the first true luxury hotel built in New York City, along with the family who owns it, the staff who work it and those who stay there.

Danner will play Caroline, the ruthless and wickedly funny widowed grandmother. Bolger will play Violet, the virginal, beautiful and rebellious daughter who has a devoted personal maid Abigail (Zima).

Rhimes has a long-standing relationship with the network whose collaborations include Grey’s Anatomy, Private Practice and the upcoming drama Scandal.