Kash Patel Threatens To Sue Over Excessive Drinking Report + More

FBI Director Kash Patel

Some news stories I thought worth your time:

The Atlantic: FBI Director Kash Patel (above) has threatened to sue The Atlantic over what he calls a ‘false’ bombshell report detailing claims of ‘excessive drinking’ and other concerning conduct.

According to the report, Patel is known to drink to the point of obvious intoxication at clubs in Washington and his home city of Las Vegas, violating FBI conduct standards. Much more at the link. Continue reading “Kash Patel Threatens To Sue Over Excessive Drinking Report + More”

Missoula Adopts Pride Flag As ‘Official City Flag’ + Music From Conan Gray + More News

MIssoula designates Pride flag as an official city flag, side-stepping a recent Montana state law

Some news items you might have missed:

Erin In The Morning: Montana lawmakers passed a new law effectively banned the flying of Pride flags on city property and in public schools. So last night, the city council of Missoula formally designated the Pride flag as an official city flag, thus side-stepping the ban.

New Music: The music video for Conan Gray’s “This Song” takes viewers on a journey through sun-drenched fields, riverside roughhousing, and long drives into the dusk as two young men fall in love. The string-heavy production has a loping feel that pairs perfectly with the song’s yearning lyrics. Continue reading “Missoula Adopts Pride Flag As ‘Official City Flag’ + Music From Conan Gray + More News”

Montana Law Bans Pride Flags + ‘Noah’s Arc: The Movie’ + More News

Pride flag

Some news items for you: • KTVH: A new Montana law effectively bans Pride flags and other LGBTQ flags from being flown at schools or government buildings. Utah and Idaho have recently passed similar laws. • Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out the latest in LGBTQ publications this week including the swimwear issue of Hotspots Magazine. Continue reading “Montana Law Bans Pride Flags + ‘Noah’s Arc: The Movie’ + More News”

That CHEERS Episode When Norm Flipped The ‘Gay Stereotype’ Script + More News

George Wendt as Norm on CHEERS (screen capture)

Some news items for you: • The Advocate: With the news of the passing of Cheers star George Wendt, John Casey looks back at a seminal Cheers episode where Wendt’s “Norm” taught us gay stereotypes are the real joke. Continue reading “That CHEERS Episode When Norm Flipped The ‘Gay Stereotype’ Script + More News”

‘Happy Endings With Bruno’ + Looking Back At ‘Blonde Ambition’ Tour + More

Bruno Alcantara (image via World of Wonder)

Some news items I thought worth your time: • Queerty: RuPaul’s Drag Race Pit Crew member Bruno Alcantara (above) is getting his own interview series coming exclusively to streamer WOW Presents Plus this summer, Happy Endings With Bruno. Continue reading “‘Happy Endings With Bruno’ + Looking Back At ‘Blonde Ambition’ Tour + More”

Short Film ‘GIVE’ + Same-Sex Marriage In Poland + More News

Short film 'GIVE'

Some news items I thought worth your time: • Courthouse News: A legal adviser to the European Union says Poland should honor the rights of same-sex couples who marry in other EU countries. • What To Watch: The short film GIVE (photo) tells the story of a contemporary composer-pianist and a classical singer brought together by their musical talents. Streaming on Dekkoo now. Continue reading “Short Film ‘GIVE’ + Same-Sex Marriage In Poland + More News”

Bruce Vilanch Memoir Dishes On 70s TV + More News

Bruce Vilanch (via Depositphotos)

Some news items I thought worth your time: • The Advocate: Queer Hollywood writer/funny man Bruce Vilanch has a hilarious new memoir, It Seemed Like a Bad Idea at the Time, that dishes on staples of the 1970s including Paul Lynde, Charo, and the Brady Bunch. Continue reading “Bruce Vilanch Memoir Dishes On 70s TV + More News”

Podcast: Golden Globe Nominations, Anti-Trans Defense Dept Bill + More News

The Randy Report podcast

In this week’s episode of The Randy Report podcast: the House of Representatives approved the annual Defense Department spending bill with a ban on gender-affirming care for trans children of military service members. Plus… Continue reading “Podcast: Golden Globe Nominations, Anti-Trans Defense Dept Bill + More News”