Showing posts with label Randy Rainbow. Show all posts
Showing posts with label Randy Rainbow. Show all posts

Monday, July 22, 2019

Randy Rainbow Skewers Trump Via Jonas Bros "Suckers"

Political satirist Randy Rainbow offers his riff on the Jonas Brothers recent #1 hit, "Suckers," as he skewers Trump supporters for their blind allegiance.

Political satirist Randy Rainbow offers his riff on the Jonas Brothers recent #1 hit, "Suckers," as he skewers Trump supporters for their blind allegiance.

The segment with dueling Lindsey Grahams is cute, but my favorite moment is incorporating Speaker of the House Nancy Pelosi's now famous 'clapping' at one of the Donald's State of the Union addressed.

Cute way to start the week. By the way, did I mention Randy is nominated for an Emmy Award in the short form category? Congrats to Randy!

Hit play below.



Tuesday, July 16, 2019

2019 Primetime Emmy Nominations Announced

The 2019 Emmy Award nominations are out and, as expected, Billy Porter snagged a well-earned nomination for Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his work as "Pray Tell" in FX's acclaimed series, Pose. The series was also nominated in the Outstanding Drama Series category.
Billy Porter in FX's 'Pose'

The 2019 Primetime Emmy Award nominations are out and, as expected, Billy Porter snagged a well-earned nomination for Lead Actor in a Drama Series for his work as "Pray Tell" in FX's acclaimed series, Pose.

Porter makes history as the first openly gay black man to be nominated for a Lead Actor in a Drama Series Emmy Award.

The series, which chronicles the ball culture of New York City in the late 80s at the height of the AIDS epidemic, was also nominated in the Outstanding Drama Series category.

RuPaul's Drag Race was also honored with nine nominations including Outstanding Competition Series.

My favorite limited series of the year, Fosse/Verdon, received 17 nominations including nods for Lead Actor and Lead Actress in a Limited Series for Sam Rockwell and Michelle Williams respectively.

And - Randy Report favorite Randy Rainbow snagged a nod for Outstanding Short Form Variety Series.

HBO's Game of Thrones led the scoreboard with a whopping 32 nominations.

The 71st Primetime Emmy Awards will air Sept. 22 at 8:00 p.m. ET at the Microsoft Theater in Los Angeles.

Here is the list of acting and series nominees. The full list of nominees can be found at Emmys.com.

Lead Actor in a Limited Series or Movie:
Mahershala Ali — “True Detective” (HBO)
Benicio Del Toro — “Escape at Dannemora” (Showtime)
Hugh Grant — “A Very English Scandal” (BBC)
Jared Harris — “Chernobyl” (HBO)
Jharrel Jerome — “When They See Us” (Netflix)
Sam Rockwell — “Fosse/Verdon” (FX)

Lead Actress in a Limited Series or Movie:
Amy Adams — “Sharp Objects” (HBO)
Patricia Arquette — “Escape at Dannemora” (Showtime)
Aunjanue Ellis — “When They See Us” (Netflix)
Joey King — “The Act” (Hulu)
Niecy Nash — “When They See Us” (Netflix)
Michelle Williams — “Fosse/Verdon” (FX)

Lead Actor in a Comedy Series:
Anthony Anderson — “Black-ish” (ABC)
Don Cheadle — “Black Monday” (Showtime)
Ted Danson — “The Good Place” (NBC)
Michael Douglas — “The Kominsky Method” (Netflix)
Bill Hader — “Barry” (HBO)
Eugene Levy — “Schitt’s Creek” (CBC Television)

Lead Actress in a Comedy Series:
Christina Applegate — “Dead to Me” (Netflix)
Rachel Brosnahan — “The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (Amazon)
Julia Louis-Dryfus — “Veep” (HBO)
Natasha Lyonne — “Russian Doll” (Netflix)
Catherine O’Hara — “Schitt’s Creek” (CBC Television)
Phoebe Waller-Bridge — “Fleabag” (Amazon)

Lead Actor in a Drama Series:
Jason Bateman — “Ozark” (Netflix)
Sterling K. Brown — “This is Us” (NBC)
Kit Harington — “Game of Thrones” (HBO)
Bob Odenkirk — “Better Call Saul” (Netflix/AMC)
Billy Porter — “Pose” (FX)
Milo Ventimiglia — “This is Us” (NBC)

Lead Actress in a Drama Series:
Emilia Clarke — “Game of Thrones” (HBO)
Jodie Comer — “Killing Eve” (BBC/AMC)
Viola Davis — “How to Get Away with Murder” (ABC)
Laura Linney — “Ozark” (Netflix)
Mandy Moore — “This is Us” (NBC)
Sandra Oh — “Killing Eve” (BBC/AMC)
Robin Wright — “House of Cards” (Netflix)

Outstanding Competition Program:
“The Amazing Race” (CBS)
“American Ninja Warrior” (NBC)
“Nailed It” (Netflix)
“RuPaul’s Drag Race” (VH1)
“Top Chef” (Bravo)
“The Voice” (NBC)

Outstanding Variety Talk Series:
“The Daily Show with Trevor Noah” (Comedy Central)
“Full Frontal with Samantha Bee” (TBS)
“Jimmy Kimmel Live” (ABC)
“Last Week Tonight with John Oliver” (HBO)
“The Late Late Show with James Cordon” (CBS)
“The Late Show with Stephen Colbert” (CBS)

Outstanding Television Movie:
“Bandersnatch: Black Mirror” (Netflix)
“Brexit” (Amazon)
“Deadwood: The Movie” (HBO)
“King Lear” (BBC)
“My Dinner with Herve” (HBO)

Outstanding Limited Series:
“Chernobyl” (HBO)
“Escape at Dannemora” (Showtime)
“Fosse/Verdon” (FX)
“Sharp Objects” (HBO)
“When They See Us” (Netflix)

Outstanding Comedy Series:
“Barry” (HBO)
“Fleabag” (Amazon)
“The Good Place” (NBC)
“The Marvelous Mrs. Maisel” (Amazon)
“Russian Doll” (Netflix)
“Schitt’s Creek” (CBC Television)
“Veep” (HBO)

Outstanding Drama Series:
“Better Call Saul” (AMC)
“Bodyguard” (Netflix)
“Game of Thrones” (HBO)
“Killing Eve” (BBC America)
“Ozark” (Netflix)
“Pose” (FX)
“Succession” (HBO)
“This Is Us” (NBC)

Monday, April 29, 2019

Randy Rainbow Skewers AG William Barr In New Parody "Barr!"

In his latest parody, Randy puts his twist on the opening number from Disney's Beauty and the Beast. But in this incarnation, instead of "Belle!," Attorney General William Barr gets the satire treatment with "Barr!"

What better way to start the week than new Randy Rainbow?

In his latest parody, Randy puts his twist on the opening number from Disney's Beauty and the Beast. But in this incarnation, instead of "Belle!," Attorney General William Barr gets the satire treatment with "Barr!"

Clever, clever stuff :)

Happy Monday!



Wednesday, April 3, 2019

News Round-Up: April 3, 2019


Some news items you might have missed:

• Here's a t-shirt (modeled by InstaHunk Ramses Principe) that I can totally relate to ;)

• The governor of Utah has signed into law the state's new, tougher hate crimes law with stricter punishments for those who commit crimes specifically due to bias. Yes - Utah!

• Even though Netflix cancelled the terrific One Day at a Time reboot, the streaming giant may be standing in the show's way of finding a new home.

• Starting out at a bus stop as young boys, James Corden and Tony Award winner Ben Platt tell the story of a life-long friendship using 9 different sets and 12 carefully curated songs all captured in one take.



• Investigators on Special Counsel Robert Mueller's team say the four page letter by Attorney General William Barr didn't adequately portray the findings of their investigation.

Stoning gays to death officially became the law of the land in Brunei today. Even Ellen DeGeneres has joined the boycott of hotels owned by the Sultan of Brunei.

• Donald Trump's choices for ambassadorships has been, interesting, to say the least. Ambassador to the United Arab Emirates — a wealthy real estate developer with no diplomatic experience. Ambassador to Morocco? A well-heeled car dealer. For Iceland? While well-traveled, the nominee had never even been to the Nordic country.

• The brilliant satirist, Randy Rainbow, offers his parody of the Disney classic, "Cruella DeVille," with a nod to our current clueless Education Secretary Betsy DeVos.






Thursday, March 28, 2019

New Randy Rainbow Parodies Sondheim "The Mueller Blues"


Political satirist Randy Rainbow offers his post-Robert Mueller report 'feelings' via his parody of Stephen Sondheim's "Buddy's Blues" from FOLLIES.

I have to say, the lyrics are so sharp. Thank you, Randy Rainbow, for the respite.

Watch below.



Wednesday, March 6, 2019

Randy Rainbow Parody: "He's In Love! (And We're All Gonna Die)

Randy Rainbow offers up a 'wonderful' parody of Rodgers & Hammerstein's "In Love With A Wonderful Guy" from South Pacific for Hump Day.

Randy Rainbow offers up a 'wonderful' parody of Rodgers & Hammerstein's "In Love With A Wonderful Guy" from South Pacific for Hump Day.

But in this satirical take on Donald Trump's head-scratching attraction to tyrannical leaders, Rainbow sings "He's In Love! (and we're all gonna die)."

I don't want to spoil any of the terrific tongue-twisting tweaks on Hammerstein's words, but I can promise if you hit play below you'll have a smile on your face.

By the way, Randy has tour dates up, so if you'd like to see the brilliant satirist in person, click here for info.

Bravo, Randy Rainbow!



Tuesday, February 19, 2019

Randy Rainbow Trolls Trump With Madonna Parody "Border Lies"

Political satirist Randy Rainbow brightens our Tuesday with his latest video, a parody of Madonna's 1983 hit, "Borderline."

Political satirist Randy Rainbow brightens our Tuesday with his latest video, a parody of Madonna's 1983 hit, "Borderline."

In this version, Rainbow calls out Donald Trump's wild exaggerations of a national emergency as "Border Lies."

As always, the clever word play by our intrepid Mr. Rainbow is on point. Hit the play button below and enjoy.



Monday, January 28, 2019

New From Randy Rainbow "The Donald Trump Cellblock Tango (Part One)"

Randy Rainbow's satirical take on 'The Cellblock Tango'
Squee!!! It's always a good Monday when we start out with new material from satirist Randy Rainbow.

Randy's take on the Kander and Ebb show-stopper "Cellblock Tango" from Chicago the Musical is pure lyric wizardry.

I don't want to give away any of the jokes, so hit the play button below and enjoy.

Happy Monday!



Monday, January 14, 2019

New Randy Rainbow: "There Is Nothin' Like A Wall"

Political satirist Randy Rainbow serves up his hysterical parody "There Is Nothin' Like A Wall," riffing on the hit song from the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic, South Pacific.

Political satirist Randy Rainbow serves up his hysterical parody "There Is Nothin' Like A Wall," riffing on the hit song from the Rodgers & Hammerstein classic, South Pacific.

The video in set against the backdrop of Rainbow interviewing Vice President (and "RuPaul's Drag Race season 3 finalist") Mike Pence.


Wednesday, December 5, 2018

New Randy Rainbow - "Trump's Favorite Things"

New song parody by Randy Rainbow
Fab political satirist Randy Rainbow is back with his take on the Rodgers and Hammerstein’s 1959 classic, "My Favorite Things," from The Sound Of Music.

As always, Rainbow is totally on point with sharp-tongued lyrics skewering Donald Trump while intoning Special Counsel Robert Mueller and former 'fixer,' Michael Cohen.

Happy Hump Day!



Monday, November 5, 2018

Randy Rainbow Riffs On 'Wicked' In Election Eve Reminder "Voting"

Just in time for the midterm elections, political satirist Randy Rainbow shares a 'Wicked' election eve reminder.
Randy Rainbow has a reminder for you

Just in time for the midterm elections, political satirist Randy Rainbow shares a 'Wicked' election eve reminder.

Riffing on "What Is This Feeling?" from the blockbuster Broadway musical, Rainbow urges everyone to get out and vote!

If you want the privilege to whine
Don’t just tweet, lament, and opine
Put some make-up on and
Get your ass in line

"Good luck at the polls tomorrow, everyone. May the Schwartz be with you!"

Watch below.



Monday, October 15, 2018

Randy Rainbow Sends Up First Lady's Hypocritical Initiative "Just Be Best!"

With lightning speed, political satirist Randy Rainbow delivers another winning parody with his take on the Beauty and the Beast showstopper, "Be Our Guest."

With lightning speed, political satirist Randy Rainbow delivers another winning parody with his take on the Beauty and the Beast showstopper, "Be Our Guest."

Rainbow's version, "Just Be Best," is a riff on First Lady Melania Trump's ironic anti-bullying initiative #BeBest.

Just be best, just be best,
Just be better than the rest, 
Put your shiny new self-righteous phony slogan to the test

Last week, in an interview with ABC News, Melania told the world she feels that she is "one of" the most bullied people in the world.

Really...?

Watch below.






Monday, September 24, 2018

New Randy Rainbow Parody of "Camelot" - "Kavanaugh!"


As a fourth accuser has come forward regarding alleged sexual assault/misconduct by Supreme Court nominee Brett Kavanuagh just days before Dr. Christine Blasey Ford is set to testify before the Senate Judiciary Committee on Thursday, Randy Rainbow comes to the rescue with another brilliant political parody.

Rainbow brings us his take on the venerable Lerner/Loewe classic, "Camelot." But in this case, he's thinking "Kavanaugh."

Now Grassley’s having late night Twitter meltdowns
And Spartacus is practically in tears
He’d rather he withdraw
Is this the final straw
Or is this just the start of 40 years…
with Kavanaugh?


Watch below.



Monday, August 27, 2018

Randy Rainbow: Wizard Of Oz Parody "If You Ever Got Impeached"


 You know it's going to be a good Monday when political satirist Randy Rainbow delivers a brand-new parody song!

In this video, upon the cue from Donald Trump, "If I ever got impeached..." Randy launches into his version of the Wizard of Oz tune, "If I Only Had A Brain."

Happy Monday!



Tuesday, August 21, 2018

Randy Rainbow Skewers Omarosa With His Brilliant 'Oklahoma' Parody

This time, its Omarosa Manigault-Newman's turn in the Rainbow spotlight as Randy offers his "Oklahoma" spin on the reality show villain.

The brilliant satirist Randy Rainbow is back with yet another fantastic parody song regarding the Trump administration.

This time, its Omarosa Manigault-Newman's turn in the Rainbow spotlight as Randy offers his "Oklahoma" spin on the reality show villain.

You're going to love this. Happy Tuesday!



Friday, July 20, 2018

ABC News' Nightline Profiles The Fab Randy Rainbow


Yassssss!

ABC News' Nightline has profiled the fab Randy Rainbow for his incredible, parody work satirizing the current national nightmare happening in the White House.

And well deserved.

I've featured Randy so many times here on The Randy Report I doubt I could get an accurate number.

His clever, witty lyrics and editing have been a major bright spot during these past 18 months since a smaller-than-usual inauguration took place.

Congrats, Randy!

Watch below.



Monday, July 16, 2018

Parody: Randy Rainbow "A Very Stable Genius"


New Randy Rainbow! Squeeee!

This time, Randy offers his parody of "I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General," a patter song from Gilbert and Sullivan's 1879 comic opera The Pirates of Penzance.

In Mr. Rainbow's iteration, though, we are discussing Donald Trump being "A Very Stable Gen-i-us."

Very clever lyrics. Watch below and Happy Monday!



Thursday, June 21, 2018

New Randy Rainbow Parody - "WTF"


Squeee!

In this new parody, satirist Randy Rainbow riffs on "Omigod You Guys" from the hit Broadway musical, Legally Blonde, taking aim at White House press secretary Sarah Huckabee Sanders, Trump attorney Rudy Giuliani, Kellyanne Conway and more White House character with "WTF."

Check those lyrics. Dang, Randy Rainbow is so uber-uber-clever.

This is one of Randy's best yet. Watch below.

Friday, June 8, 2018

New Randy Rainbow Parody: "Commander Of Cheese"


Satirist Randy Rainbow riffs on White House adviser Kellyanne Conway's recent slip of the tongue during an interview wherein she referred to her boss as the "Commander of Cheese."

Wait - what? I feel a song coming on.

Trust Randy Rainbow to take a ball of cheese and run with it as he parodies "It Sucks To Be Me" from the Broadway musical Avenue Q:

Commander of Cheese
Commander of Cheese
He's orange and moldy and smells like feet
And that's why he's
Commander of Cheese


Take a listen below. Happy Friday!

Monday, May 7, 2018

Randy Rainbow Parodies Disney Classic With "Rudy And The Beast"


Just in time for a Monday morning, political satirist Randy Rainbow shares his musical take on Rudy Giuliani’s recent media meltdown set to the title song from Disney’s 1991 animated classic, Beauty And The Beast.

Tales about his crimes
Taller than a tree
Michael Cohen defends 
Then on Fox and Friends 
Rudy spills the tea...

It's the magical media bromance we knew we never needed.

Watch the "magical" tale unfold below.

Happy Monday!