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Hanson Throws A Flex + ‘American Horror Story’ News + More

CBS News reporter Tom Hanson

Some news items for you as we head over Hump Day:

• CBS Mornings: CBS reporter Tom Hanson threw a flex during a live report after Gayle King noted his impressive biceps – “Suns out, guns out. You want to give us a muscle?” The flex happens around the 2:30 mark. Fun morning moment. Continue reading “Hanson Throws A Flex + ‘American Horror Story’ News + More”

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A Big Date In LGBTQ History + More News

Rainbow flag at gay Pride parade
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Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: June 26 should be known as Equality Day since three major Supreme Court rulings were issued regarding same-sex relations in 2003 (Lawrence v. Texas), 2013 (U.S. v. Windsor), and 2015 (Obergefell v. Hodges) on the same date. Continue reading “A Big Date In LGBTQ History + More News”

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Buttigieg Claps Back At Rubio + More News

Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg
Some news items you might have missed: • The Guardian: Out Transportation Secretary Pete Buttigieg clapped back at Sen. Marco Rubio (R-FL) who recently made dismissive remarks about the Respect for Marriage Act which would protect same-sex marriage in the U.S. “If he’s got time to fight against Disney, I don’t know why he wouldn’t have time to help safeguard marriages like mine,” Buttigieg said. “I don’t know why this will be hard for a senator or a congressman.” Continue reading “Buttigieg Claps Back At Rubio + More News”

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Whitney Houston Biopic “Whitney” Premieres On Lifetime Channel Tonight

Check out the trailer for the highly anticipated biopic on the life of Whitney Houston – “Whitney” – which premieres on Lifetime Channel tonight, January 17, at 8pm ET.

Yaya DaCosta stars as Whitney Houston, Arlen Escarpeta plays Bobby Brown and Mark Rolston is music exec Clive Davis. The project marks Angela Bassett’s directorial debut.

Whitney’s mother Cissy Houston has denounced the film and the producers had troubles securing the rights to Whitney’s spectacular vocals. So Grammy nominated dance artist and Broadway actress Deborah Cox was brought in to re-record several of Houston’s iconic songs.

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Trailer: American Horror Story “Freak Show”

First full length trailer for the upcoming season of American Horror Story: Freak Show.

My husband is obsessed with the anthology series. I find the stories interesting but to scary to watch. He has to fill me in after the fact.

If you like horror stories, this series delivers.

And yes, the fab Jessica Lange is back 🙂

Series premiere Wednesday, October 8 on FX