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Man Threatened To Shoot Up Pride Event + Jinkx Monsoon On Bway + More News

Michael Wilcox (mug shot)

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• LGBTQ Nation: Michael Wilcox (mug shot above) threatened to shoot up a Pride festival in Marion County, Florida. Then the FBI & cops showed up at his home.

• OUT Magazine: Drag legend champion Jinkx Monsoon has been cast to play “Mary Todd Lincoln” in the Tony Award-winning Broadway play Oh, Mary!  The RuPaul’s Drag Race legend’s eight-week run is scheduled to start on August 4. Continue reading “Man Threatened To Shoot Up Pride Event + Jinkx Monsoon On Bway + More News”

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‘King Of The Hill’ Actor Shot Dead By Anti-Gay Neighbor + More News

Jonathan Joss on 'Parks and Recreation' (screen capture)

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• Variety: Actor Jonathan Joss, who voiced the character of John Redcorn for 10 seasons on “King of the Hill,” died in a shooting on Sunday. In a Facebook post, his husband said Joss was shot by a neighbor after years of “openly homophobic” harassment. He was 59. Continue reading “‘King Of The Hill’ Actor Shot Dead By Anti-Gay Neighbor + More News”

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Tom Daley On Body Image + ‘Survivor’ Season 50 Cast Announced + More

Some news items I thought worth your time: • The Times: In a revealing new interview, out UK Olympic diver Tom Daley shares that even former Olympians have body image issues. • Parade Magazine: The returning players for Season 50 of Survivor have been announced including out Emmy Award winner Mike White (The White Lotus)! I’ve been a huge fan of the show since Season One. Continue reading “Tom Daley On Body Image + ‘Survivor’ Season 50 Cast Announced + More”

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CNN To Broadcast George Clooney In “Good Night, And Good Luck” + More News

George Clooney in "Good Night, And Good Luck"

Some news items for you: • BroadwayWorld: CNN will broadcast the full, live performance of “Good Night, And Good Luck” from Broadway starring George Clooney (above) as Edward R. Murrow, on June 7 at 7 p.m. ET. • The Advocate: Today, May 17, is the International Day Against Homophobia, Transphobia, and Biphobia (IDAHOBIT). Begun in 2004, the date is celebrated around the world.  This year’s theme is “The power of communities.” Continue reading “CNN To Broadcast George Clooney In “Good Night, And Good Luck” + More News”

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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Live!’ In Las Vegas + Demi Lovato In PV + More News

The cast of 'RuPaul's Drag Race Live!' in Las Vegas

Some news items you might have missed: • Las Vegas: Following its fabulous 1000th performance last month, RuPaul’s Drag Race Live! is turning up the heat this summer with a glam-packed new cast at Flamingo Las Vegas. Joining the cast are Jimbo, winner of RPDR All Stars Season 8, and Sapphira Cristál, runner up and ‘Miss Congeniality’ from RPDR Season 16. Continue reading “‘RuPaul’s Drag Race Live!’ In Las Vegas + Demi Lovato In PV + More News”

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Nicole Scherzinger Steps Up When The Sound Went Down + More News

Nicole Scherzinger (screen capture)

Some news items I thought worth your time: • New York Times: The sound system at Broadway’s revival of Sunset Blvd was on the blink before today’s matinee, but star Nicole Scherzinger wasn’t going to let the audience go away empty handed. Before giving the crowd full refunds, Nicole took to the stage to deliver one of the show’s big songs, “With One Look,” via bullhorn. Continue reading “Nicole Scherzinger Steps Up When The Sound Went Down + More News”

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VARIETY Expands ‘Actors On Actors’ To Include Broadway Season’s Heavy-Hitters

Audra McDonald and George Clooney will take part in VARIETY's "Actors On Actors"

Venerable entertainment outlet Variety is expanding it’s “Actors on Actors” video series to include its first-ever Broadway edition with stars from the most talked-about plays and musicals on the Great White Way this season.

Variety’s First Broadway ‘Actors on Actors’ to Feature George Clooney, Audra McDonald, Kieran Culkin variety.com/2025/legit/n…

[image or embed] — Variety (@variety.com) April 21, 2025 at 8:11 AM

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