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‘General Hospital’ Kills Off Gay Character + RuPaul’s New Movie + More

Adrian Anchondo as "Mario Rios" on General Hospital (via Instagram)

Happy Friday! Some news stories for you as we head into the weekend:

• Queerty: Almost a year to the day that General Hospital premiered the gay character of “Marco Rios” played by uber-handsome Adrian Anchondo (above), the ABC soap has killed him off. #BuryYourGays

• Instinct Magazine: In the upcoming high-stakes adventure/comedy STOP! THAT! TRAIN!, RuPaul plays the President of the United States, leading an ensemble cast of ‘Drag Race’ alums and familiar Hollywood faces (Sarah Michelle Gellar, Lisa Rinna, Jesse Tyler Ferguson, and more). Set to hit theaters on June 12. Continue reading “‘General Hospital’ Kills Off Gay Character + RuPaul’s New Movie + More”

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Florida Republican’s 4th Try To Ban Pride Flags + More News

Pride Flag (via Depositphotos)

Some news stories for you on this post-Thanksgiving Saturday.

• Them: For the fourth year in a row, Florida Republican lawmakers are attempting to ban Pride flags from state facilities including government buildings and public schools. #SoTired

• Queerty: Taking a look back at the ground-breaking 1972 TV movie That Certain Summer which follows teenager Nick Salter (Scott Jacoby), a child of divorce, who is about to spend the titular summer with his dad Doug (Hal Holbrook) in San Francisco. But – surprise! – his father is now living as an openly gay man with his partner Gary (Martin Sheen). Continue reading “Florida Republican’s 4th Try To Ban Pride Flags + More News”

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Podcast: Transgender Military Ban Halted + Prime Video’s “Overcompensating” + More

The Randy Report podcast

In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast: the Trump administration’s transgender military ban has been halted by a federal judge. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Transgender Military Ban Halted + Prime Video’s “Overcompensating” + More”

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Trailer: Benito Skinner Plays Closeted Jock In ‘Overcompensating’

A scene from Prime Video comedy series 'Overcompensating'

Comedian Benito Skinner (who goes by the handle Benny Drama on TikTok) stars in the upcoming Prime Video TV comedy series Overcompensating, where he plays a closeted former football player and homecoming king trying to make his way through college life. Continue reading “Trailer: Benito Skinner Plays Closeted Jock In ‘Overcompensating’”

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Podcast: Marriage Equality Isn’t Going Anywhere + Military Trans Ban + New Sitcom ‘Mid-Century Modern’

The Randy Report podcast

In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast: former Kentucky county clerk Kim Davis lost in court again in her fight against same-sex marriage. I take a look at what would happen IF her case reached the Supreme Court. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Marriage Equality Isn’t Going Anywhere + Military Trans Ban + New Sitcom ‘Mid-Century Modern’”

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Kevin Spirtas Chats On Season 3 Of Emmy-Winning Series ‘After Forever’

In this episode of The Randy Report podcast, I’m chatting with Emmy Award winner Kevin Spirtas about the debut of season 3 of his acclaimed digital drama series, After Forever. Continue reading “Kevin Spirtas Chats On Season 3 Of Emmy-Winning Series ‘After Forever’”

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That “9-1-1” Scene You’ve Heard So Much About

Oliver Stark as "Buck" in "9-1-1" (photo: ABC)

Over seven seasons of the first responder drama series “9-1-1,” many fans have become mucho invested in the friendship of best bros Evan “Buck” Buckley (Oliver Stark) and fellow firefighter Eddie (Ryan Guzman). So much so that Buck and Eddie have earned the nickname “Buddie.” Continue reading “That “9-1-1” Scene You’ve Heard So Much About”