Karamo Brown’s Rift With ‘Queer Eye’ Co-Stars + More

The cast of Queer Eye Season 10 (photo: Netflix)

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

TMZ: Folks were surprised when Queer Eye’s Karamo Brown was a no-show for press appearances this week. According to a source “familiar with the situation,” the rift between Brown and some co-stars began during production of the show’s final season in Washington, D.C. when his mother overheard three cast members talking about Brown.

Pink News: The LGBTQ Sports Hall of Fame announced 10 new inductees this week including former NFL player Ryan O’Callaghan and former WNBA player Sue Wicks. The induction ceremony will be held on June 25 in New York City. Continue reading “Karamo Brown’s Rift With ‘Queer Eye’ Co-Stars + More”

Karamo Brown No-Show For ‘Queer Eye’ PR + More News

Cast of QUEER EYE Season 8

Some news items you might have missed:

OUT: Karamo Brown, the ‘culture’ expert on Queer Eye, pulled out of PR appearances on The Today Show and CBS Mornings today due to fears of “bullying” saying in a message he’s been “mentally and emotionally abused for years.” The question is – bullied by whom – his co-stars?

Queerty: International pop star Ricky Martin was hanging out with Heated Rivalry star Hudson Williams in Milan and the internet was having it. Continue reading “Karamo Brown No-Show For ‘Queer Eye’ PR + More News”

SC Lawmaker Found Guilty Of Child Porn Charges + More

RJ May (screen capture)

Some news items you might have missed:

LGBTQ Nation: Republican South Carolina state Rep. RJ May (above) — an anti-LGBTQ+ politician who has accused drag queens and transgender people of harming kids — was sentenced to 17.5 years in prison after pleading guilty to five counts of distributing child porn. #hypocrisy

Kenneth-in-the-212: Check out this week’s round-up of the latest in LGBTQ publications including the New Years issue of GLOSS Magazine. Continue reading “SC Lawmaker Found Guilty Of Child Porn Charges + More”

‘Heated Rivalry’ Star To Make Late-Night Debut + More News

Heated Rivalry's Hudson Williams makes his late night debut this week on The Tonight Show starring Jimmy Fallon

Some news stories I thought worth your time:

OUT: Heated Rivalry’s Hudson Williams (“Shane Hollander”) will make his late-night debut on The Tonight Show Starring Jimmy Fallon this week on Wednesday, January 7.

LGBTQ Nation: Months after denouncing trans students using city public school bathrooms, outgoing New York City Mayor Eric Adams allocated $2 million in emergency funds to trans organizations suffering in the wake of sweeping federal aid cuts. Continue reading “‘Heated Rivalry’ Star To Make Late-Night Debut + More News”

Barry Manilow ‘Insulted’ At Reaction To His Coming Out + More News

Barry Manilow (image via Depositphotos)

Some news items you might have missed: • New York Post: Pop icon Barry Manilow says he was “insulted” at the public reaction (or lack thereof) to his coming out as gay at the age of 73. Continue reading “Barry Manilow ‘Insulted’ At Reaction To His Coming Out + More News”

Jeremiah Brent: There’s No ‘Queer Eye’ Backstage Drama + More News

Interior designer Jeremiah Brent says there's no drama on Queer Eye where he's replaced Bobby Berk

Some news items you might have missed: • Entertainment Weekly: Interior designer Jeremiah Brent (above) says there’s been no drama on the set of Queer Eye after he replaced Bobby Berk: “It’s really healthy.” The ‘Make Better’ show is currently being shot here in my town of Las Vegas. Continue reading “Jeremiah Brent: There’s No ‘Queer Eye’ Backstage Drama + More News”

Chef Says He Was Cast In ‘Queer Eye’ Then Suddenly Replaced + More News

Chef Stuart O'Keeffe revealed he was told he was originally part of the Queer Eye 'Fab 5' but was suddenly replaced by Antoni Porowski

Some news items you might have missed: • Instinct Magazine: Chef Stuart O’Keeffe (above) says that he was originally told he would be one of the Fab 5 in Netflix’s Queer Eye reboot alongside Karamo Brown, Bobby Berk, Tan France, and Jonathan Van Ness, but then unexpectedly replaced by Antoni Porowski. Continue reading “Chef Says He Was Cast In ‘Queer Eye’ Then Suddenly Replaced + More News”

Netflix Announces New Designer For ‘Queer Eye’

Interior designer Jeremiah Brent has been announced to replace Queer Eye star Bobby Berk

Following interior designer Bobby Berk’s announcement he would not be returning for Season 9 of the Emmy Award-winning reality show Queer Eye, Netflix has now announced Jeremiah Brent will take up the designer reins on the ‘make better’ series. Continue reading “Netflix Announces New Designer For ‘Queer Eye’”