News Round-Up: June 21, 2019

The Chippendales handle the desert heat in style

Some news items you might have missed:

• It's heating up here in Las Vegas, but you can trust the Chippendales (above) to always keep cool as they dress for success.

• The American Psychoanalytic Association (APsaA) apologized today for previously treating homosexuality as a mental illness.

• Currently, 74 members of the House of Representatives support impeaching Donald Trump.

• Sen. Kamala Harris (D-CA) has introduced a bill in the U.S. Senate to expand access to PrEP helping ensure that communities disproportionately impacted by HIV - particularly Black/Latino gay & bisexual men and trans women - are guaranteed insurance coverage for life-saving preventive interventions.

Proud to introduce the PrEP Access and Coverage Act today, my new bill to:

✅require all health care plans to cover PrEP, follow-up visits, and tests with no out-of-pocket costs
✅expand access to PrEP for those uninsured
✅prohibit insurance discrimination against PrEP users

— Kamala Harris (@SenKamalaHarris) June 20, 2019

• International pop star Olivia Newton-John is putting that famous black leather jacket and pants from the finale of her blockbuster film, Grease, on the auction block along with more personal memorabilia. Proceeds from the auction will go to the Olivia Newton-John Cancer Wellness & Research Center in Australia.

• Gay porn studio Sean Cody got in hot water for hiring a 'model' named Zane who sports a Confederate flag tattoo. Initially, the studio just blurred the tat thinking that would suffice. But an uproar caused the company to take down all videos using the performer.

• Grammy Award winning artist Daya drops her latest single, "Left Me Yet," from her upcoming album.

In the music video, the openly bisexual singer/songwriter dances her way through self-criticism and doubt as the dance/pop bop grooves along to electronic beats.

“I push you away, why do I do that? / Impatient, but you're patient with me / I'm surprised you haven't left me yet.”

Raise your hand if you can relate ;)

Jersey Shore's 'Vinny G' Rocks The House At Chippendales

Jersey Shore star Vinny G takes center stage at Chippendales
(all photos: Denise Truscello)

Jersey Shore star Vinny Guadagnino packed the house in Las Vegas last night as he begins his five week stint as Celebrity Guest Host with the iconic men of Chippendales at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino.

Before the show, Vinny took to the red carpet to ‘strike a pose’ with the Chipps and give a taste of what’s to come.

Vinny unfortunately suffered a severe sprained ankle earlier in the week, but he took to the stage in a surprise appearance on Thursday night to let the crowd know he wasn’t letting that get in the way of putting on a show for the audience.

“Now, you may notice I’m walking with a little ‘gangster lean’ cause I went a little too hard beating up the beat last night, but it’s ok,” he told the crowd. “I’m still here to party with you guys.”

“And, my hands still work, so you know what that means…” he added as he slowly unzipped his hoodie to reveal his “Keto Guido” abs.

Guadagnino is the latest in a line of guest stars at Chippendales which has included international super-model Tyson Beckford, America’s Next Top Model & Dancing with the Stars champ Nyle DiMarco, 90210 & Sharknado star Ian Ziering, and Joey Lawrence, among others.

Vinny Guadagnino joins the Chippendales through May 26, 2019 (Friday through Sunday performances) at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino.

The box office reports that tickets are seriously going quick, so click your tix quick and get down to see Vinny G and the men of Chippendales.

Check out some video footage from Vinny G’s opening night at Chippendales.

Colonel Sanders Has A New (Shirtless) Look For Mother's Day

Colonel Sanders has been hitting the gym

Mother’s Day is coming up on May 12, and KFC is stepping up their game so you can send Mom a special video just for her.

The fried chicken giant has a new website, Chickendales.com, where you can create a Mother’s Day video greeting she’ll never forget.

Colonel Sanders (who’s clearly been hitting the gym) and his Chippendales back-up dancers are serving up a tasty semi-personalized performance.

"Oh howdy, mom," says the newly-beefed up Colonel. "I hear you're the best mom in the world."

"What do you think, boys?," as the men remove their shirts, collar up and the beat kicks in.

At the special website, you enter mom’s name and the state where she lives, and KFC generates a greeting complete with Chippendales Chickendales ripping off their shirts, busting a move and tear-away pants.

One thing's for sure, this is not your grandmother's 'original recipe,' but it's sure finger-licking good.

From KFC's Facebook page: “The Chickendales are cooking up two very special things this Mother’s Day: hot meals and even hotter dance moves."

Here's the generic video, but click here to make your personalized version for Mother's Day.

News Round-Up: April 19, 2019

Some news items you might have missed:

• I hear MTV Jersey Shore star Vinny Guadagnino, who joins the Chippendales here in Las Vegas as Celebrity Guest Host April 26 through May 26, is selling a LOT of tickets. And yes, men are always welcome at Chippendales.

• A new Rasmussen Reports national survey finds that 59% of likely U.S. voters say they would personally be willing to vote for an openly gay president; 30% would not, 12% are not sure.

• It's not just adults Donald Trump's transgender military ban is affecting. This college student lost his 3-year ROTC scholarship because of the new policy.

• A 28-year-old man in Mississippi was beaten so severely - his jaw was shattered in two places - because his assailants thought he was gay.

• 1995 drag classic To Wong Foo, Thanks for Everything, Julie Newmar is being re-released for Pride Month on Blu-Ray with special features including deleted scenes.

• Christian home schooling parents, David and Louise Turpin, who beat, starved and held 12 of their children captive inside their home, were sentenced Friday to life in prison.

• The music and the magic of Elton John’s incredible life comes to the big screen in upcoming musical fantasy biopic, Rocketman.

Watch as the team behind the film discusses Elton John’s journey from prodigy to icon in this special look at Rocketman, in theatres May 31.

Vinny Guadagnino Will Make It "Gym, Tan, Strip!" As New Chippendales Celeb Guest Host

Vinny Guadagnino (image via Instagram)

The men of Chippendales will soon be welcoming reality star Vinny Guadagnino as their next celebrity guest host in Las Vegas.

The 31-year-old, who first grabbed the national spotlight in 2009 as a cast member of the uber-popular MTV series Jersey Shore, will be grabbing the host mic starting April 26 for five weeks at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino in Las Vegas, Nevada.

“I have spent a lot of time in Vegas, I love it there,” says the Now, to be cast as guest host of Chippendales – WOW!, let’s do this!,” says Guadagnino. “I guess my ‘Keto Guido’ diet is working!”

Guadagnino recently shed 50 pounds thanks to revamping his nutritional intake via the Keto Diet.

The Keto Diet focuses on minimizing carbohydrate intake and upping high quality fats.

He’s even launched an Instagram account, named KetoGuido, so fans can follow his progress.

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Taking part in this #howharddidaginghityouchallenge ..As you know from all the before and after pics on this profile , I’ve had some fat unhealthy years in between ... eating natural fat , protein, and veggies instead of processed sugar and carbs has brought me back to 21 #ketoguido _ PS - for those of you who are confused and think that I am saying I was fat in 2009 you are incorrect. I’m saying I looked good and young in 2009 and AFTERWARDS had some fat years (you can see those pics in other posts on this page ) ... and living this way of life has brought me back to feeling good like i did when I was 21 in 2009

A post shared by Vinny (@ketoguido) on Jan 12, 2019 at 6:46pm PST

This won’t be Guadagnino’s first visit to the Chippendales: Last year, he and the cast of Jersey Shore Family Vacation shot an episode of the MTV reboot at Chippendales.

And his Jersey Shore co-star, Ronnie Ortiz-Magro, guest-hosted the Chipps muscle-fest for one night in 2011.

Guadagnino is just the latest in a line of guest stars at Chippendales which has included international super-model Tyson Beckford, America’s Next Top Model & Dancing with the Stars champ Nyle DiMarco, 90210 & Sharknado star Ian Ziering, and Joey Lawrence, among others.

Ian Ziering, Tyson Beckford and Nyle DiMarco
(photos courtesy of Chippendales)

The high energy show, consistently voted “Best Male Revue” in Las Vegas, features the men in a mix of current dance music set against high-tech LED walls. And yes, men are always welcome at Chippendales.

You can check out Chippendales nightly at 8:30 p.m., with additional shows at 10:30 p.m. on Thursday, Friday and Saturday.

For more info, head over to Chippendales.com.

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let go _ @ketoguido

A post shared by Vinny (@vinnyguadagnino) on Oct 21, 2018 at 11:13am PDT

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Eat almonds and chill? #babymuscles #iknowidonthaveabs #iknowimnotjacked #justhealthy #yourgirlstilllikesme

A post shared by Vinny (@vinnyguadagnino) on Aug 26, 2016 at 11:21am PDT

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ok guys I’ve decided to forgive Lindsay Lohan in my heart for not taking a picture with me because holding a grudge is like drinking poison and expecting the other person to die ...so I’m happy again.. thanks for all the support and well wishes through this tough time that i went through... still NEVER watching mean girls again though . (if you don’t know what I’m talking about see last post)

A post shared by Vinny (@vinnyguadagnino) on Jan 8, 2019 at 8:14pm PST

Nyle DiMarco Plays Good Cop (Or Bad?)

Samantha Bee of TBS' Full Frontal & Nyle DiMarco

Following up his sexy American Sign Language version of Ariana Grande’s “7 Rings” music video, deaf model and activist Nyle DiMarco served up some hot cop realness in a new promo for TBS’ Full Frontal with Samantha Bee.

Dressed in a police officer’s uniform, DiMarco and Bee invite the viewers to tune in tonight to learn how “police can responsibly interact with the Deaf community.”

Sam explains Nyle's cop uniform is for "the reenactments."

Here’s the promo - but make sure you watch to the end.

Come learn about how police can responsibly interact with the Deaf community tonight on @FullFrontalSamB!! pic.twitter.com/4BH5pXMZBB

— Nyle DiMarco (@NyleDiMarco) January 30, 2019

It looks like the dashing DiMarco’s time as the celebrity guest host at Chippendales is still paying dividends.

The duo followed that with another promo where Bee shares that tonight’s episode will focus on “another group mistreated by the police” - the deaf and hard of hearing.

She also finds out that ASL for ‘Full Frontal’ is way sexier then ‘Last Week Tonight.’

Tonight's new episode suggests a totally revolutionary plan to police forces: stop shooting unarmed people! @NyleDiMarco helps break it down for you. 10:30/9:30c on TBS! pic.twitter.com/D8XeJNparn

— Full Frontal (@FullFrontalSamB) January 30, 2019

Nyle also posted to his Instagram an outtake from the video shoot were Sam B gets a bit weak in the knees standing so close to a nearly naked Nyle.

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😂😂😂 come learn about how police can responsibly interact with with the Deaf community!!! @fullfrontalsamb tonight on TBS! (wait till the end 🙈) - #fullfrontal #samanthabee #tbs

A post shared by Nyle DiMarco (@nyledimarco) on Jan 30, 2019 at 8:08am PST

Make sure you tune in for Full Frontal tonight at 10:30pm ET on TBS.

And since Nyle is in the mood to be ripping clothes off, let’s take a trip on the way-back machine to the time when he was thrilling audiences in Las Vegas alongside the hunky Chippendales.

Ah, good times…

Nyle DiMarco (photos courtesy of Chippendales)

Nyle DiMarco with Chippendales' Mikey Perez and James Davis

Jimmy Kimmel Gets Aunt Chippy & The Chippendales In Bedroom Birthday Surprise

Aunt Chippy and the Chippendales

Jimmy Kimmel gets a lot of well wishes on his birthday from his family and friends, but the first one every year is a call from his Aunt Chippy at the crack of dawn.

It's gotten to the point where Jimmy turns his phone off the night before his birthday so she doesn't wake him up.

So this year, with some help from Jimmy's wife Molly and his brother Jonathan, Aunt Chippy flew in from Las Vegas to wake him up in the middle of the night when he was sound asleep.

Jimmy Kimmel is cute when he wakes up

Oh, and she brought a few friends from the world-famous Chippendales to help out, cause who doesn't want to wake up surrounded by those hunks?

Watch below.

Britney Spears Announces New Las Vegas Residency

Chippendales' Chaz Vorrias and Jon Howes escort Britney Spears to The Park MGM
(photo: Denise Truscello)

Las Vegas loves Britney, and Britney loves Sin City right back.

Last night, on the Las Vegas Strip, Britney Spears took part in an elaborate announcement event to share the news she’s returning to ‘the Entertainment Capital of the World’ with a new residency, titled Britney: Domination.

The new concerts will take place at the Park MGM’s Park Theater beginning in February, and will run through August.

Tickets go on sale on October 26th. For info, head over to ParkTheaterLV.com.

The announcement, live-streamed via Ellen DeGeneres’ YouTube channel, featured a huge build-up with video screens on trucks driving up and down the Strip, a massive light show and Britney music videos being projected on the side of the Park MGM resort.

Watch the live-stream below.

“I am so happy to be returning to my second home – Las Vegas!” said Britney. “I’m working on a brand-new show and I’m so excited for my fans to see it! It’s going to be so much fun being back on stage and I can’t wait to perform at Park Theater.”

Brit’s first Vegas run, Piece of Me, launched in 2013 at Planet Hollywood with an initial announcement of 50 performances over two years. That eventually stretched into almost 250 shows before closing in 2017.

According to Billboard, Piece of Me grossed more than $137 million during it’s four year run. Expect Brit to surpass those numbers with Britney: Domination.

Britney: Domination 2019 Show Dates:

February – 13, 14, 16, 17, 20, 22, 23, 27

March – 1, 2

May – 8, 10, 11, 15, 17, 18, 22, 24, 25, 26

July – 24, 26, 27, 31

August – 2, 3, 7, 9, 10, 14, 16, 17

News Round-Up: October 15, 2018

Some news items you might have missed:

• Big congrats to my buddies, The Chippendales, for their big win this weekend as The Best of Las Vegas' "Best Male Revue" and "Best Bachelorette Party." If you've visited me in Vegas, you've probably gone to Chippendales with me at least once :) #GoodTimes

• Kanye West and wife Kim Kardashian met and exchanged gifts with the President of Uganda, Yoweri Museveni. You may recall Museveni signed into law the Uganda Anti-Homosexuality Act which provides for life in prison in Uganda for being gay.

• If you watched the Donald Trump 60 Minutes interview last night, you saw this painting actually hangs in the White House. By artist Andy Thomas, the image portrays a gathering of Republican presidents in one place. #goodgod

• The New York Police Department announced Monday that it has enough evidence to charge nine members of the right-wing group Proud Boys and three protesters with various counts of rioting, assault and attempted assault that took place last Friday.

• Donald Trump has now nominated openly gay Patrick Bumatay to the U.S. Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. This would bring Trump's gay judicial nominees to a total of two.

• Regular readers of The Randy Report know I'm a huuuuge fan of Coldplay. And now there's a new documentary film headed our way titled, A Head Full of Dreams.

The film, shot over 20 years of Coldplay history will stream on Amazon Prime Video starting November 16. For more info, click here.

Tyson Beckford Rocks The House At Chippendales In Las Vegas

Tyson Beckford at Chippendales in Las Vegas (Photos: Denise Truscello)

International super model, fashion icon and actor, Tyson Beckford, returned to the Chippendales stage in Las Vegas for an unprecedented fourth engagement this weekend as the male revue’s celebrity guest host.

After breaking box office records during his three previous appearances, Beckford returned to the award-winning #1 male revue with a sexy red carpet appearance and opening night performance and celebration on Saturday, September 29 2018, at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino.

“This cast is my extended family,” says Beckford. “There’s not a time I’m in Vegas, even when I’m not doing the show, that I don’t come by to see the guys, my brothers. From the first day I walked into this theatre I’ve felt at home and being back really feels like I never left. And to perform for 300-400 people every night is such a great confidence booster.”

A gala opening reception was held at the Flirt Lounge inside the Chippendales Theatre Complex at the Rio and featured Beckford and the cast of Chippendales mingling and taking photographs with partygoers who were enjoying signature cocktails.

“We are thrilled to bring Tyson back,” says Kevin Denberg, Managing Partner, Chippendales. “Our audiences have grown accustomed to Tyson; his star-power, charisma and sex appeal are the perfect compliment to our already sexually charged show.”

The critics agree that the original male super-model was the one the audiences wanted.

After his debut with the Chippendales in 2015, the Las Vegas Sun raved, “Fans of Beckford will not leave the show disappointed, as he not only flexes his buff bod throughout the adult male revue, but also bares his backside in a solo act with a female member of the audience…Beckford fits like a glove in Chippendales.”

Other celebrities who have stepped into the Chippendales spotlight include Dancing with the Stars and America’s Next Top Model champ, Nyle DiMarco, everyone’s favorite childhood crush Beverly Hills 90210 star Ian Ziering, and Dancing with the Stars Mirror Ball Champion Tony Dovolani.

Tyson Beckford in Chippendales

The Chippendales have recently revamped their show with new numbers, music, and high-flying acrobatics. The already sexy production is now amped to hot and heavy heights with the return of Beckford.

The dynamic lighting and musical staging is on point and the signature strip style, combined with edgy dance moves and pop music, make Chippendales an audience and critic’s pick!

And yes, men are always welcome at Chippendales 🙂

Beckford’s limited engagement runs through November 3, 2018 (Thursday through Saturday performances).

Tyson Beckford Heads Back To Chippendales Due To Popular Demand

Tyson Beckford, the king of Las Vegas, returns to the Chippendales due to popular demand

A “Tyson Takeover” will keep the Las Vegas summer heat scorching through the Fall as Chippendales® announces the return of international supermodel, fashion icon and actor, Tyson Beckford as celebrity guest host.

After breaking box office records during his previous engagements, Beckford returns to the award-winning male revue at Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino for six weeks only, Sept. 27 through Nov. 3, 2018 (Thursday through Saturday performances).

“We are thrilled to bring Tyson back,” says Kevin Denberg, Managing Partner, Chippendales. “Our audiences have grown accustomed to Tyson; his star-power, charisma and sex appeal are the perfect compliment to our already sexually charged show.”

“This last year has been amazing with some new television and film projects but, being asked back to join my brothers at Chippendales on stage is always an honor,” said Beckford. “I love Vegas and the cast and any chance I have to perform for live audiences is always a guaranteed good time - I can’t wait to put on those cuffs and collars again.”

In reviewing the supermodel’s star turn with the men of Chippendales, the Las Vegas Sun wrote, “Fans of Beckford will not leave the show disappointed, as he not only flexes his buff bod throughout the adult male revue, but also bares his backside in a solo act with a female member of the audience…Beckford fits like a glove in Chippendales.”

Chippendales, the original male revue, recently celebrated its 39th anniversary as a brand, and its 16th year headlining in Las Vegas at the Rio All-Suite Hotel & Casino.

And yes, men are always welcome at Chippendales.

Tyson Beckford is heading back to Las Vegas by popular demand

Previous celebrity guest hosts featured in the Las Vegas production include ‘sexually fluid’ Dancing with the Stars and America’s Next Top Model champ Nyle DiMarco, Beverly Hills 90210 and Sharknado star Ian Ziering, Dancing with the Stars Mirror Ball winner Tony Dovolani, and openly gay celebrity blogger Perez Hilton, among others.

It’s worth noting that Beckford’s return dates with the Chippendales takes place at the same time as Las Vegas’s Pride celebration, October 19-21.

This year’s special guest star at LV Pride is none other than RuPaul’s Drag Race star, Bianca Del Rio.

So plan a trip to Las Vegas this fall and make it a sizzling hot weekend with Beckford and Bianca.

Here’s just a taste of what audiences will get to see when Beckford takes to the Chippendales stage this fall.

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He’s BACK in less than 20 days! Grab your tickets now and make your plans to get down with the one and only @tysoncbeckford guest hosting #Chippendales Sept. 27th through Nov. 3rd! Tickets: Chippendales.com & @Ticketmaster

A post shared by Chippendales® (@chippendales) on Sep 8, 2018 at 11:56am PDT

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Did you train those muscles today? #beardgang #tysonbeckford #blackexcellence #teamtyson #abs #chestday #nyc #nyfw

A post shared by Tyson C.Beckford (@tysoncbeckford) on Sep 9, 2018 at 8:53am PDT

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Did you train today?! #tysonbeckford #teamtyson #freeweights #abs #chest #traps #fit #fitness #beard #beardgang

A post shared by Tyson C.Beckford (@tysoncbeckford) on Aug 29, 2018 at 1:20am PDT

And just some of the men of Chippendales:

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MAN 👏 CRUSH 👏 MONDAY 👏Tag a friend to bless them with this photo of #Chippendales’ @ryguy220. 🙏

A post shared by Chippendales® (@chippendales) on Aug 20, 2018 at 4:22pm PDT

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Double tap if you’re having a HAPPY fourth

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