Funny & Hunky, Celebrity Insider Scott Nevins to Perform at Spotlighters
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September 25, 2009 | Volume VII, Issue 17 | LGBT Life in Maryland Press conference announcing introduction of Respect for Marriage Act. Repeal of Special Discriminatory Theater DOMA Issue Introduced On September 15, the House of Rep- resentatives introduced the Respect for Marriage Act (RMA) which would repeal the discriminatory Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) and restore the rights of all lawfully married couples— including same-sex couples to receive the benefits of marriage under federal law. The bill also provides same-sex couples with certainty that federal ben- efits and protections would flow from a valid marriage celebrated in a state where such marriages are legal, even if a couple moves or travels to another state. The lead sponsors of the measure include Congressman Jerrold Nadler Photo: Ryan Holbert (D-NY), Chair of the House Judiciary Subcommittee on the Constitution, Ben Ryland: It’s very exciting to have you coming to perform Civil Rights and Civil Liberties, Con- Funny & Hunky, Celebrity in Baltimore. gresswoman Tammy Baldwin (D-WI), Scott Nevins: It’s fun for me to do my live show. A lot of people in and Congressman Jared Polis (D-CO). Insider Scott Nevins to New York only know me as a host and TV personality so it’s fun to Gay activists have targeted the repeal show them I have this whole other side that they’ve never seen. For of DOMA as one of its key legislative Perform at Spotlighters Gay Pride NY I did a one-nighter at World Stages that sold out and initiatives. got amazing reviews and people were over the moon they were so “The Defense of Marriage Act excited. (DOMA) is a hurtful and cynical law The talented Scott Nevins will be taking his One Night Stand to the enacted to discriminate against loving, Spotlighters Theater to kick off its 48th season. He will perform for BR: You also do Mondays at Splash Bar on Musical Mondays committed same-sex couples,” said two nights—the evenings of October 16 and 17. Should these shows (Showtunes). How long have you been doing that? Human Rights Campaign President sell out, a late night show will be added on Friday, October 16. The SN: I produce it still and when I am in New York I host it and do guest Joe Solmonese. “It does real harm by event is a fundraiser for the venerable downtown theater. appearances where I come in for that night. denying thousands of lawfully-married Scott Nevins’ One Night Stand is a high-energy act filled with same-sex couples the federal rights insider Hollywood gossip and dish, hilarious personal anecdotes, BR: So what have you been doing instead? and benefits that only flow through plus Scott’s infamous vocal impressions. SN: I moved to LA because I am doing a TV show here called the marriage. Many of these include the Whether he’s cracking jokes every Thursday night on TruTV’s ‘Smoking Gun Presents’ Thursday nights at 9 on Tru-TV. I talk about protections couples turn to in times of hit show “The Smoking Gun Presents” or hosting the red carpet at it in my shows. The cast includes Danny Bonaduce, Leif Garrett, need, like Social Security survivors’ Hollywood events, Award Winning TV/Radio Personality Scott Nev- Todd Bridges, Tanya Harding a crazy cast mix. I am not sure where benefits, medical leave to care for an ins is taking showbiz by storm! I fall in there but I shot 2 episodes this morning at 8 a.m. I called the ailing spouse and equal treatment un- Baltimore OUTloud theatre critic Ben Ryland recently tele- producer and said, “who the hell is funny at 8a.m?” He said, “You der U.S. immigration laws. [This effort] phoned Scott in Los Angeles to discuss his upcoming visit to Bal- are, we’re paying you” and I said, “Oh yeah that’s right.” It’s their #1 to repeal DOMA is a welcome step, and timore, what we can expect from his act, and why this funny hunk rated show so they are thrilled. Plus I have hosted red carpet events -- continued on page 27 doesn’t consider himself a comedian. -- continued on page 27 The Rainbow Glass is Half Full Co-Publishers Jim Becker, Jim Williams What a vein-pop- cently saw the images of Ellen DeGeneres Lehtinen (R-FL) in the House with 117 origi- [email protected] ping summer! Such interviewing her guest Neil Patrick Harris on nal co-sponsors. The bill was introduced in Executive Editor anger, such hatred. her show. the Senate by Sens. Jeff Merkley (D-OR) Jim Becker [email protected] This vitriol is mainly It was a needed burst of fresh air for and Susan Collins (R-ME). Again, the Presi- Managing Editor centered on the tug- sure and a calming influence. Two out gay dent will sign the bill if it reaches his desk. Steve Charing OUtsPOKEN of-war battle con- people on national television, comfortable in A bill to repeal the Defense of Mar- [email protected] cerning health-care their own skin and wildly successful both in riage Act or DOMA was just introduced in Production Director STEVE Charing Hannah-Love Shibley reform. Other inter- their personal lives and professionally. They the House of Representatives by Reps. Jer- [email protected] est groups are still have reached the heights in their respective rold Nadler (D-NY), Tammy Baldwin (D-WI) Sales Director angry and frustrated careers and have broad appeal across most and Jared Polis (D-CO). Again, despite the Mary Taylor because their priorities haven’t been acted demographic groups. administration’s all-too-vigorous defense of [email protected] upon in the first 8 months of this adminis- And add the fact that Ellen has been DOMA during litigation, Obama had cam- Leather Columnist Rodney Burger tration. LGBT activists, immigration reform named as a judge on American Idol—the paigned to repeal the entire law. Gossip Columnist folks and environmentalists all have gripes highest rated show on TV—and Harris was This measure will have to navigate Sam Kunz with this administration and Congress. handed the high-profile hosting job at the through tricky terrain, however, as legisla- Contributing Writers It’s not a happy time with a slow econ- Emmys, following his splendid performance tors can and will be politically attacked for Josh Aterovis, Jeffrey Clagett, Chuck Duncan, Rickie Green, omy and joblessness serving as the back- emceeing the Tony Award extravaganza this supporting the weakening of the institution Jonathan Hernandez, Eva Hersh MD, Doug Ireland, Jay Loane, PS Lorio, Meredith Moise, Sandy Rawls, Bob Roehr, Ben Ryland, Gregg drop. And health-care proposals—fact and spring. Wow! of marriage as well as the other canards to Shapiro, Nate Sweeney, Larry Walker fiction—are keeping the dialogue hot. I reflected upon the progress that we are be expected during the debate. Writing Intern We hear the contradictory epithets of making when you see these two gay stars on Frankly, I am surprised this bill was in- Marty Hoegg “Nazi!” “Fascist!” “Radical!” “Socialist!” the set together during a popular TV show. troduced this soon. It could very well be as Graphics “Communist!” and “Terrorist!” Many nasty This would not have been possible 40, 30 a result of the anger that lgbt activists have Carol Baker, Bruce Garrett signs have been hoisted and yes, some or even 20 years ago. Is this symbolic of our levied towards the Obama administration Photographers Skip Koritzer, Harry Lowinger messages were racist—all being ascribed finally turning the corner and on the path to- and the Democrat-controlled Congress for Graphics / Photography Intern to President Obama. Some have even taken wards equality? We’ll find out, won’t we? scant progress. Michelle Alpert to calling Obama “homophobe.” It makes me Gay activists, impatient with the work- As reported in the Washington Blade, Sales Representative long for the days when “Liberal” was consid- ings of government and the political sludge Rep. Patrick Murphy (D-PA) expects that Lori Fortuna ered to be a dirty slur, the former ultimate that gums up the gears of progress, will be House hearings on the “Don’t Ask, Don’t Web Editor insult aside from “faggot.” taking to the streets at the National Equality Tell” policy will begin early next year. On the Aleksandra Saine [email protected] Everyone is in a sour mood it seems, March on Washington October 10-11. Using Senate side, Sen. Kirsten Gillibrand (D-NY), Web Services including me because of the idiots dominat- Obama’s campaign pledges and the current announced plans this summer for a fall hear- Just Girl! ing the debate. But I was uplifted when I re- lack of substantive results as the fuel, the ing, according to the Blade. Rep. Barney 800-774-0953, www.just-girl.com marchers and dem- Frank predicts that Congress will repeal the Distribution/Circulation onstrators will be law in 2010. Jay Loane “Gay activists, impatient with the [email protected] calling for several These are all promising signs. None- Michael Serio workings of government and the main initiatives that theless, we must be cautious about our opti- National Advertising Rep are at the top of the mism because ENDA, for example, has been Rivendell Media political sludge that gums up the 908-232-2021 must-have list. languishing in Congress for three decades. gears of progress, will be taking to the Founders Among them is We need all of us to keep the pressure on Jim Becker, Joe Berg, Mike Chase, Lee Mooney (1959-2007), streets at the National Equality March the Matthew Shep- Congress and the President to act swiftly on Jim Williams pard Hate Crimes these measures.