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Vegas Hunks Star In HGTV Renovation Show + More News

HGTV is set to debut the new home renovation series "Flip The Strip" on July 10 starring  four hunky stars of the Las Vegas stage show Australia’s Thunder from Down Under.
The men of “Flip The Strip” (photo: HGTV)
Some news stories you might have missed: • Instinct Magazine: HGTV is set to debut the new home renovation series “Flip The Strip” on July 10 starring  four hunky stars of the Las Vegas stage show Australia’s Thunder from Down Under. Continue reading “Vegas Hunks Star In HGTV Renovation Show + More News”

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News Round-Up: June 13, 2022

Members of the House committee investigating the Capitol riot say they have uncovered enough evidence for the Justice Department to consider an unprecedented criminal indictment against former President Donald Trump for seeking to overturn the results of the 2020 election.
Donald Trump (screen capture)
Some news items you might have missed: • AP News: Members of the House committee investigating the Capitol riot say they have uncovered enough evidence for the Justice Department to consider an unprecedented criminal indictment against former President Donald Trump for seeking to overturn the results of the 2020 election. Continue reading “News Round-Up: June 13, 2022”

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Podcast: Tres Gay Tony Awards, Trump Says No To Pride Flags, Restaurant Cancels Lesbian Couple’s Wedding Dinner, ROZES Drops New Single “Call Me”

In this week's podcast: • The Tony Awards were a tres gay affair • The Trump administration is rejecting requests from US embassies around the world to fly Pride flags • A gun scare involving a straight couple was the apparent cause for a panicked stampede at DC Pride • A Missouri restaurant cancelled a wedding rehearsal dinner reservation after finding out the couple were of the same sex • Out artist ROZES drops her new single “Call Me” in time for Pride Month All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report podcast

In this week’s podcast:

• The Tony Awards were a tres gay affair

• The Trump administration is rejecting requests from US embassies around the world to fly Pride flags

• A gun scare involving a straight couple was the apparent cause for a panicked stampede at DC Pride

• A Missouri restaurant cancelled a wedding rehearsal dinner reservation after finding out the couple were of the same sex

• Out artist ROZES drops her new single “Call Me” in time for Pride Month

All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report podcast

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DC Pride Stampede Caused By Disorderly Straight Couple

Aftabjit Singh arrested at DC Pride for pulling a gun

The mass stampede that brought an end to DC Pride this weekend was triggered by an altercation involving a straight couple, according to the Washington Blade.

When a concerned citizen flagged down police to point out a man with what looked to be a gun, officers approached Aftabjit Singh, 38, and “conducted a stop.”

The officers saw “what appeared to be the body and trigger of a silver handgun” in Singh’s bag. It turned out to be a BB gun.

Singh admitted to pulling the gun on another man who he claimed hit on his “significant other.” He was arrested and charged with possession of a prohibited weapon, possession of a BB gun, Carrying a Dangerous Weapon (Outside Home or Place of Business), and Disorderly Conduct – Cause Unreasonable Fear.

His girlfriend, Melissa Duffy, 43, was also charged for assaulting a police officer after she became irate over her boyfriend being arrested.

When the crowd reacted to Singh pulling the gun, hundreds of Pride attendees went running. Police report at least seven were hospitalized for minor injuries.

Police didn’t confirm any gun shots fired, although several people reported they heard what sounded like ‘popping’ sounds. Tom Roussey, a reporter for the local ABC affiliate, tweeted that police believe the crashing sound of barricades being knocked down by frightened spectators was the cause of the sounds.