LGBTQ news and entertainment
Some news items you might have missed:
• Gay Times: During a recent interview alongside his Plainclothes co-star Tom Blyth, out UK actor Russell Tovey was asked who his favorite onscreen smooch was with. His answer below. Continue reading “Russell Tovey’s Favorite Onscreen Kiss + More News”
In a new interview about their new romantic drama, Plainclothes, Russell Tovey embraces his ‘Daddy’ era as his co-star Tom Blyth admits to having a “massive talent crush” on Tovey. Continue reading “In Theaters: ‘Plainclothes’ Starring Russell Tovey + Tom Blyth”
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”
Set in the mid 1990s, writer/director Carmen Emmi’s debut feature film Plainclothes – starring Russell Tovey and Tom Blyth – chronicles the journey of a young cop assigned to a sting operation targeting gay cruisers which ultimately leads him to confront his own sexuality. Continue reading “Coming Soon: ‘Plainclothes’ Starring Russell Tovey + Tom Blyth”
Russell Tovey in AHS: NYC (photo: Pari Dukovic/FX)
Russell Tovey (image via Instagram)
• Jerusalem Post: An Iranian cleric warned followers not to go near people vaccinated for COVID-19, claiming the vaccine turned them gay. Ayatollah Abbas Tabrizian wrote on his Telegram social-media platform: “Don’t go near those who have had the COVID vaccine. They have become homosexuals.” • Reuters: Hackers broke into the computer system of a facility that treats water for about 15,000 people near Tampa, Florida and sought to add a dangerous level of lye to the water supply. “The guy was sitting there monitoring the computer as he’s supposed to and all of a sudden he sees a window pop up that the computer has been accessed,” Sheriff Bob Gualtieri said. “The next thing you know someone is dragging the mouse and clicking around and opening programs and manipulating the system.” • CNN: Senate leaders reached an agreement Monday giving House impeachment managers and Donald Trump’s lawyers up to 16 hours each to present their cases and creating the option for a debate and vote to call witnesses — if the House impeachment managers seek it.
New: McConnell and Schumer close to a deal on trial rules. Some of the details below, per person familiar pic.twitter.com/FbnwKQgltz
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| Steve Brockman (L) and Russell Tovey (R) |
Handsome Being Human, Looking, and Quantico star Russell Tovey has announced his engagement to his woofy rugby-playing bf, Steve Brockman.
The actor told Digital Spy, “Completely unexpected but very, very happy and looking forward to having a proper party to celebrate when back in London.”
The Sun reports that Tovey is “over the moon” about his upcoming nuptials to Brockman, a rugby player with the Kings Cross Steelers.
Tovey is currently based in London and New York, where Quantico shoots. Brockman, who works in construction, plans on visiting NYC often according to report.
I know Tovey’s excited about calling Brockman “husband,” but I think Brockman is total “daddy” material 🙂
Congrats to the happy couple!
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| Wentworth Miller (L) and Russell Tovey (R) |
Being the comic book geek that I am, I caught up on The CW’s “Crisis On Earth X” last night in one four-hour binge.
I loved it! So well done across all four CW shows – The Flash, Supergirl, Arrow and Legends of Tomorrow.
Plus, there were two (TWO!) same-sex relationships incorporated into the storylines.
First, we saw Supergirl’s sister, Alex (Chyler Leigh) connecting with White Canary (Caity Lotz).
And, we were treated to two gay super-heroes kiss in primetime! And the heroes were played by two openly gay actors (Wentworth Miller, Russell Tovey).
Check out the liplock between Tovey and Miller below. And if you like the super-hero genre, use that On Demand thingy and watch “Crisis On Earth X.”
Woofy actor Russell Tovey (HBO’s Looking, Being Human) will take a turn as gay super-hero The Ray in an upcoming four-episode storyline that will crossover four current shows on The CW.
From The CW website:
Raymond “Ray” Terrill was a reporter who discovered a group of government scientists working on a secret project to turn light into a weapon of mass destruction. But before he could report on his findings, the project head exposed Ray to a “genetic light bomb.” The bomb failed to kill him and instead gifted Ray with light-based powers. With these abilities, Ray realized he could go beyond reporting on injustice — he could take action to help stop it. Calling himself The Ray, he was recruited by Uncle Sam and the Freedom Fighters to fight violence and oppression wherever it exists.
Look for the “Crisis on Earth-X” event November 27-28 airing across Supergirl, Legends of Tomorrow, The Flash and Arrow.
Russell Tovey (HBO’s Looking) plays a gay footballer in the new movie, The Pass, co–starring Arinze Kene.
Based on the play by John Donnelly, the film follows the story of a closeted player in three segments, one taking place every five years in the player’s life, as he comes to terms with his true self following the night he shares a kiss with a teammate.
Here’s the official synopsis:
Nineteen-year-old Jason and Ade have been in the Academy of a famous London football club since they were eight years old. It’s the night before their first-ever game for the first team – a Champions League match – and they’re in a hotel room in Romania. They should be sleeping, but they’re over-excited. They skip, fight, mock each other, prepare their kit, watch a teammate’s sex tape. And then, out of nowhere, one of them kisses the other. The impact of this ‘pass’ reverberates through the next ten years of their lives – a decade of fame and failure, secrets and lies, in a sporting world where image is everything.
If you’re in or near New York City, you can catch the film at opening night of New York City’s NewFest on October 20th. The movie is set for wide release later this year.
