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Ariana Grande Withdraws From ‘Sunday In The Park With George’ + More

Happy Monday! Some news items for you as we head into the new week:

• WhatsOnStage: Ariana Grande has withdrawn from the upcoming revival of Sunday in the Park with George in order to take “a much-deserved break from public-facing work…which has led to endless, ongoing public scrutiny.” The production will open at London’s Barbican Theatre next summer starring Jonathan Bailey as “George.”

• Boy Culture: Check out Matt Rettenmund’s latest podcast chat with actor Jason Caceres, who played Chayce in “Boy Culture: Generation X” and is currently seen in “Laid Bare” and “Open to It.” Continue reading “Ariana Grande Withdraws From ‘Sunday In The Park With George’ + More”

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‘Heated Rivalry’ Baseball Edition + George Santos Again + More

(image via the Portland Pickles)

Some news stories I thought worth your time:

• Queerty: Collegiate baseball team the Portland Pickles All-Stars played the Willamette Wildbills on Tuesday where a pitcher and batter had a ‘Heated Rivalry’ moment 🙂 Continue reading “‘Heated Rivalry’ Baseball Edition + George Santos Again + More”

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Madonna Teams With Grindr For Times Square Concert + More News

Madonna performs Times Square mini-concert promoted by Grindr

Some news items for you as we head into the weekend:

• Boy Culture: Madonna performed a 20-minute streaming mini-concert in Times Square sponsored by Grindr, and Matt Rettenmund was there for all of it. Tons of photos at the link.

• LGBTQ Nation: The veteran NPR journalist who broke the story of out serial liar George Santos being investigated for insider trading, says Santos threatened him in a phone call predicting “a gun in your face” for reporting the investigation. Continue reading “Madonna Teams With Grindr For Times Square Concert + More News”

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George Santos Under Investigation For Insider Trading On Kalshi

Disgraced serial liar and former Rep. George Santos (photo: ABC News)

The Department of Justice is reportedly investigating serial liar and disgraced former Rep. George Santos over insider trading on the prediction market Kalshi where he placed bets on…himself.

As the saying goes, “Grifters gonna grift.” Continue reading “George Santos Under Investigation For Insider Trading On Kalshi”

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Levi’s 2026 Pride Collection + Anderson Cooper Exits ’60 Minutes’ + More

Levis 2026 Pride collection

Some news stories you might have missed:

• Queerty: Levi’s 2026 Pride collection (lead photo) is ditching the rainbows and instead celebrating the grittier side of queer resilience by taking inspiration from the gay motorcycle clubs of the early LGBTQ rights movement.

• Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out this week’s round-up of LGBTQ (and adjacent) publications including out actor Colman Domingo covering the latest from Men’s Health. Continue reading “Levi’s 2026 Pride Collection + Anderson Cooper Exits ’60 Minutes’ + More”

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MAGA Loudmouth Eats Pavement + Santos Not Out Of The Woods + More News

MAGA man face plants after calling No Kings protesters 'fags'

Some news items to start your week:

• The New Republic: Newly-freed serial liar George Santos may not be completely out of the woods. A New York law passed in 2019 specifically allows the state to bring similar charges against anyone who had received “a reprieve, pardon, or other form of clemency” from the president.

• LGBTQ Nation: This viral video captured a MAGA loudmouth shouting homophobic slurs at No Kings protestors in Denver, Colorado, shortly before face planting twice on the pavement, causing his face to bleed. #karma Continue reading “MAGA Loudmouth Eats Pavement + Santos Not Out Of The Woods + More News”

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Podcast: George Santos Released From Prison + More LGBTQ News

The Randy Report podcast

In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast: Donald Trump ordered serial liar and former gay Republican Rep. George Santos released from prison after less than three months of his 7+ year sentence. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: George Santos Released From Prison + More LGBTQ News”

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Santos Off The Hook For $600K + New Music From Brandi Carlile + More News

George Santos and his drag alias 'Kitara Ravache'

Some news items I thought worth your time:

• ABC News: As I reported last night, Donald Trump ordered the immediate release of gay serial liar/former Rep. George Santos from prison. Trump’s clemency order also lets Santos off the hook for almost $600,000 he’d agreed to pay in restitution and forfeiture.

• Queerty: Out country superstar and 11-time GRAMMY Award winner Brandi Carlile gets political in “Church & State” – from her highly anticipated new album, Returning To Myself, out October 24. Continue reading “Santos Off The Hook For $600K + New Music From Brandi Carlile + More News”

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Trump Commutes Prison Sentence Of Disgraced Former Rep. George Santos

Former congressman George Santos

Donald Trump announced today he has commuted the sentence of serial liar and former Representative George Santos, the disgraced Republican fabulist from New York who was sentenced to more than seven years in prison for financial fraud. Continue reading “Trump Commutes Prison Sentence Of Disgraced Former Rep. George Santos”

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Trump Says He Would Consider Banning Pride Flags + More News

Brian Glenn asks Trump about removing LGBTQ Pride flag (screen caps)

Some news items from the day:

• The Advocate: Responding to a question by Rep. Marjorie Taylor Greene’s boyfriend, Brian Glenn, who said many people were “threatened” by the LGBTQ Pride flag (???), Donald Trump said he would have “no problem” with removing the inclusive banner from Washington, D.C. streets.

• LGBTQ Nation: A federal appeals court has ruled that disgraced, gay former Rep. George Santos (R-NY) cannot bring a copyright lawsuit against late-night talk show host Jimmy Kimmel after Kimmel purchased videos from Santos on the platform Cameo for use on a comedic segment entitled, “Will Santos Say It?” Continue reading “Trump Says He Would Consider Banning Pride Flags + More News”