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Randy Rainbow Skewers Kevin McCarthy With ‘Les Miz’ Parody

Randy Rainbow in ‘Speaker of the House’
Four-time Emmy Award nominee Randy Rainbow drops it hot on Speaker of the House Kevin McCarthy with his hilarious parody of “Master of the House” from the Broadway classic Les Miserables. Continue reading “Randy Rainbow Skewers Kevin McCarthy With ‘Les Miz’ Parody”

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Ben Shapiro Hating, Grammy Nominees Thrilled + More News

Ben Shapiro (screen capture)
Some news items you might have missed: • Twitter: Far-right pundit Ben Shapiro says any Republican who votes in favor of codifying same-sex marriage laws “should not be in the Republican Party.” Continue reading “Ben Shapiro Hating, Grammy Nominees Thrilled + More News”

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Rocking Rome Before The Bop On The Boat + More News

Michael and I in Rome in front of the Pantheon
Some news items you might have missed: • Life: Hubby Michael and I are finally taking our first vacation in two years starting in Rome and then boarding the Atlantis cruise to Mykonos, Greece, and more. Long travel day getting to Rome but had a great evening exploring Rome again. Continue reading “Rocking Rome Before The Bop On The Boat + More News”

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Randy Rainbow Skewers ‘Thoughts And Prayers’ Response To Gun Violence

Randy Rainbow parodies an A Chorus Line hit into 'Thoughts and Prayers'
Randy Rainbow parodies an A Chorus Line hit into ‘Thoughts and Prayers’
Political satirist Randy Rainbow hits another one outta the park with his parody of “Dance: Ten, Looks: Three” from the iconic Broadway musical A Chorus Line taking aim at the GOP’s favorite response to gun violence. Continue reading “Randy Rainbow Skewers ‘Thoughts And Prayers’ Response To Gun Violence”

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Randy Rainbow Takes On Florida’s Don’t Say Gay Law “GAY!”

Randy Rainbow's latest song parody targets the new Florida law known as Don't Say Gay. So, of course, Randy's new music video is "GAY!" Randy Rainbow is back with an all new song parody – a satirical take on “Shy” from the 1959 Broadway musical, Once Upon a Mattress, but Rainbow’s  version shifts the topic to Florida’s new Don’t Say Gay law as he proudly sings “GAY!” as many times as he can. Continue reading “Randy Rainbow Takes On Florida’s Don’t Say Gay Law “GAY!””

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Emmy Nominations: POSE Star Mj Rodriguez Makes History

Mj Rodriguez of POSE

Mj Rodriguez of POSE
Mj Rodriguez of POSE (via Instagram)
Mj Rodriguez made history today as she was honored with an Emmy Award nomination for her role as ‘Blanca’ on the acclaimed FX series POSE. Receiving a nod for Lead Actress in a Drama Series, Rodriguez becomes the first trans actress to be recognized in a lead acting category. Series co-creator Steven Canals celebrated the news on Twitter:

The third and final season of POSE garnered a total of 9 nominations this morning including Outstanding Drama Series and Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series for Billy Porter. This is Porter’s 3rd nomination having previously made history himself when he took home the Emmy For Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his role of ‘Pray Tell’ in 2019.

The series has been a trailblazer from the get-go by featuring the largest trans cast in TV history. And yet, until now, none of the trans female cast members had been recognized by the Emmys. “Michaela Jaé (Mj) Rodriguez’s Emmy nomination for Outstanding Lead Actress in a Drama Series is a breakthrough for transgender women in Hollywood, and a long-overdue recognition for her groundbreaking performance over the past three seasons of POSE,” said GLAAD President and CEO Sarah Kate Ellis. “Additionally, the show’s nomination for Outstanding Drama Series, as well as Billy Porter’s third nomination for Outstanding Lead Actor in a Drama Series, mark a historic show that undoubtedly raised the bar for trans representation on television and changed the way viewers around the world understand the trans community.

In additional LGBTQ Emmy news, RuPaul’s Drag Race was honored with 9 nominations including Outstanding Competition Program and Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program for Mama Ru. Plus, two nods for RuPaul’s Drag Race Untucked including Outstanding Unstructured Reality Program. Netflix’s Queer Eye garnered 6 nominations including Outstanding Host for a Reality or Competition Program as well as Outstanding Structured Reality Program.

And Randy Rainbow received his 3rd nomination for Best Short Form Variety Series. He won in 2019.

GLAAD has assembled a complete list of LGBTQ nominations here.

You can see the full list of 2021 Emmy Award nominations here. The 73rd Annual Emmy Awards will air live on CBS Sunday, September 19. https://www.instagram.com/p/CRRfkBornK0/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CRRf7uArCFF/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link https://www.instagram.com/p/CRRgGb1rlCX/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link