Podcast: Bermuda Repeals Marriage Equality; Out US Olympians Celebrate Opening Ceremonies; Sir Ian McKellen Remarks On Kevin Spacey's Late-Life Coming Out

In this week's podcast:

• Bermuda becomes the first country in the world to repeal marriage equality

• The 2018 Winter Olympics open as the U.S. celebrates our first two out male athletes to compete at a Winter Games

• Sir Ian McKellen finds Kevin Spacey late-life coming out “distasteful”

• Plus, out singers Matt Zarley & Jeb Havens cover Meghan Trainor's "Dear Future Husband"

Music Video: Matt Zarley & Jeb Havens "Dear Future Husband"

Check out the sassy new music video from out singers Matt Zarley & Jeb Havens (both favorites here on The Randy Report) as they share their take on Meghan Trainor's "Dear Future Husband."

Dig the awesome arrangement and tight harmonies. Totally fun.

The duo recently debuted their new show "Works of Heart" in Puerto Vallarta and Los Angeles and plan to tour later this year.

p.s. Jeb will be singing "now and forever husband" as he married his longtime bf, Steven, yesterday in Los Angeles. Congratulations to happy couple!

Podcast: Trump Administration Backs Anti-Gay Baker; Ellen Admits She Was Told To Tone Down The Gay; New Music From Jeb Havens

In this week’s podcast from The Randy Report:

• The Trump administration throws it’s support to an anti-gay baker from Colorado at the US Supreme Court

• A new study in the UK shows gay folks are still afraid to hold hands in public

• A new computer algorithm can determine sexuality by scanning a photo - not a good thing

• Ellen DeGeneres admits she was told to tone down the gay talk in the early years of her talk show

• Trans actress Laverne Cox books another network series

• Out international recording artist Jeb Havens offers a moving, emotional cover of Pink's "What About Us"

All that and more in this episode of The Randy Report!

Instagram Round-Up: Labor Day Weekend

A round-up of what my much-cooler-than-I friends are up to on Instagram this weekend:

Pop/rock star Richard Marx closed out his successful 3 week residency at the Flamingo Las Vegas:

Sincere thanks to all who attended the last three weeks of my Vegas residency. #grateful

A post shared by Richard Marx (@therichardmarx) on Sep 3, 2017 at 1:30pm PDT

Tony Award winner Betty Buckley performed at 54 Below in NYC with Michael Feinstein:

Michael Feinstein's guest this week for seven shows at Feinstein's 54 Below! Opening tonight. Hope we see you there. ☺️👍

A post shared by Betty Lynn Buckley (@blbuckley) on Aug 29, 2017 at 10:50am PDT

Out singer/songwriters Matt Zarley and Jeb Havens announced a multi-week run in Puerto Vallarta titled, "Works of Heart:"

Planning on making Mexico your winter getaway? Come see @jebhavens and me in @puertovallartamexico when we perform our 2-man show, WORKS OF HEART this January! #redroompv #act2pv #p!nk #fuckinperfect

A post shared by Matt Zarley (@mattzarley) on Sep 3, 2017 at 1:27pm PDT

Tyson Beckford prepares for his final (for now) performances with the world-famous Chippendales in Las Vegas:

Tonight's your absolute last chance to see @tysoncbeckford celebrity guest hosting @Chippendales this summer! 2 shows: 8:30pm and 10:30pm — Tickets: Chippendales.com // @riovegas #LasVegas #Vegas

A post shared by Chippendales® // #Chippendales (@chippendales) on Sep 3, 2017 at 1:58pm PDT

Nashville super-gays Joe Wooley and Jim Schmidt have been sharing awesome pics of Amsterdam:

#iamsterdam selfie! We are Amsterdam this weekend! Awesome place!!!

A post shared by Joe Woolley (@woolleyjoe) on Sep 3, 2017 at 1:05pm PDT

Ruby Lewis, star of Las Vegas' "Baz" takes an extra bow as she looks to her day off:

Taking multiple bows in tonight's finale cause it's been a lonnng week & I think I've earned this day off tomorrow! 👯👯👯 Vote for us as Best Production Show in Vegas! Link in bio. . . . @abelarmasphotography @bazpalazzo @ftrlive @palazzo #mirrormirror #greatgatsby #flapper #pose #20sstyle #blonde #dance #smile #twoforone #bazpalazzo #bazvegas #vegas #bestshow #dancer #singer #entertain #legs #great #daisy #work

A post shared by Ruby Lewis (@rubylewla) on Sep 3, 2017 at 12:05pm PDT

Out Music: Jeb Havens' Gorgeous Cover Of Lorde's "Liability"

Jeb Havens

Back from a year-long trek around the world (I actually caught him in concert in Puerto Vallarta last month), uber-talented Jeb Havens was quick to start recording new music.

And here's his first new track - a cover of Lorde's "Liability."

I'm sooooo excited that Lorde has new music coming out! I absolutely adore her and can't wait to hear the rest of this album in a few weeks. I heard this beautiful, dark, and emotional pre-released single and it immediately resonated with me, and I couldn't get it out of my head until I recorded it in my closet.

Listen to the powerful yet sensitive reading of "Liability" below. You can find Haven's music on iTunes here.

Podcast: Jeb Havens, Barronelle Stutzman, Texas' "Bathroom Bill," Finland Ready For Marriage Equality

Click play below as I recap this week's top headlines from politics, pop culture and entertainment of interest to the LGBT community:

• Anti-LGBT florist Barronelle Stutzman loses again - this time in the Washington state supreme court over refusing to sell flowers for a same-sex wedding

• Texas gets pushback from the NBA and major stars on it’s proposed anti-transgender “bathroom bill”

• North Carolina Gov. Roy Cooper shares his plan to repeal his state's anti-LGBT law, HB2

• Finland’s Parliament kills a last ditch attempt to block same-sex marriage

• Out singer/songwriter Jeb Havens dropped his uber-romantical, world-traveler music video just in time for Valentine's Day - "Pushy Little Compass Heart" from his album, Home Base

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Music Video: Jeb Havens "Pushy Little Compass Heart"

New music video from out singer/songwriter Jeb Havens for his song "Pushy Little Compass Heart" from his debut solo album, Home Base.

I'm not scared of losing my way anymore
Cuz I've got this pushy little compass of a heart leading me straight to yours

Jeb, who's been on a world trek for almost a year with his fiancé, shares on Facebook:

Exactly 1 year ago, I released my album "Home Base".

Today, I'm releasing the music video for the single "Pushy Little Compass Heart", a song about finding your way towards the one you love. Steven and I filmed the video during our 5-day, 41-mile trek through gorgeous Abel Tasman, New Zealand. Hope you enjoy it.

Big Love,
Jeb

I've previously featured Jeb and his music here and here and here and here.

New Music: Jeb Havens "I Need Love"

New music from out singer/songwriter Jeb Havens:

Just in time for pride season... my brand new dance track "I Need Love", released by Smilax Publishing.

The music video uses some footage we took while on the beautiful beaches of Cape Town. Hope you enjoy it.

Happy and safe pride, everyone!

Music Video: Jeb Havens "Close Love"

Out singer/songwriter Jeb Havens (currently on a journey around the world with his bf) drops this music video for "Close Love" from his album HOME BASE.

For this video, we shot footage in and around the gorgeous cathedral in Cologne, Germany, and the nearby "love locks" bridge.

Created entirely using a phone, a laptop, and an amazing boyfriend.

One of my goals of my travels is to record and release videos for a bunch of the songs from "Home Base" (capturing some of the amazing places I get to visit), so I'm really excited to finally share the first one with you all.

I've previously written about the talented and oh-so-woofy Havens here, here and here.

Radio Show: Jeb Havens Shares His New Album HOME BASE

Jeb Havens is an international recording artist and songwriter based in Los Angeles, and one of my favorite out musicians.

His music is a blend of catchy pop and raw emotional therapy. His YouTube channel, featuring his popular "Closet Covers" series has over 650,000 views, and captured the attention of Reddit, BuzzFeed, and the TV show “Right This Minute”.

Jeb Havens recording a session for his "Closet Covers" series

Jeb's new album, HOME BASE, produced by Grammy-winning producer Andy Zulla, is being released today and you can find it on all digital download vendors.

Jeb shares many of the songs from HOME BASE, and talks about the creative process involved in creating the new album.

Jeb will host and perform at a record release party at Rockwell in Los Angeles tonight. Plus, it's his birthday, so much celebrating to do!

Find Jeb's new album on iTunes here.

“Seriously, someone get this guy a record deal already.” –BuzzFeed

Check out my radio show interview with the talented (and easy on the eyes) Jeb Havens below.

You can find all my radio shows for The Randy Report by clicking here.

Jeb Havens Sets Drop Date For New Solo CD "Home Base"

Just got word that one of my favorite singer/songwriters, the very talented/handsome Jeb Havens, is releasing his new solo album, titled "Home Base," on February 17th!

Los Angeles gets to share in the excitement with a release concert + birthday celebration  at Rockwell on the date.

Look for an upcoming exclusive interview with Jeb on The Randy Report radio show, plus some early teases of some of the new songs from the CD.

I've previously written about Havens here and here and here.

Good Hump Day kind of news :)

A photo posted by Jeb Havens (@jebhavens) on Sep 5, 2015 at 8:37pm PDT

Music: Jeb Havens' Closet Cover - Alanis Morissette's "Uninvited"

One of my favorite indie artists, out singer/songwriter Jeb Havens, shares the latest in his Closet Covers series.

This time we get "invited" to Havenss take on Alanis Morissette's "Uninvited."

Havens cites Morissette as a huge influence on his own music, and for good reason. This sits right in the sweet spot of Haven's musical wheel house. Sincere, complex lyrics and melody in a stripped down setting leaving the emotional life bare for the audience.

I've shared other music from Havens here and here and here.

Definitely head over to iTunes to check out more of his music. But first, hit the play button below and enjoy.

Happy Monday!

Jeb Havens Covers Stevie Nicks' "Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For You?"

Sexy Jeb Havens continues his "Closer Covers' series with a sensitive performance of Stevie Nicks' "Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For You?"

Havens writes, 'Channeling the incredible Stevie Nicks, trying out her gorgeous song "Has Anyone Ever Written Anything For You?" on the keys/mic setup in my closet.'

Find more of Jeb's music on iTunes here.

Jeb Havens & Michael Powers Cover "Enough" By Reba McEntire & Jennifer Nettles

The universe has a fantastic way of taking care of us, don't you know?

Just in time for Hump Day (or should it be "Hunk Day?"), woofy Jeb Havens and Michael Powers share their take on the Reba McEntire/Jennifer Nettles hit "Enough" from Reba's new album Love Somebody (currently number one on the iTunes Country chart).

Following in the tradition of Haven's "Closet Covers," the two songsters recorded their separate vocals from their respective closets in Los Angeles and Chicago.

The guys shared this with the video on YouTube:

We both love this amazing song from Reba's new album so decided to record a cover from our closets in Los Angeles and Chicago. Please share the video if you like it. Maybe then even Reba herself might see it someday. :)

So, let's see if we can make that happen. Share this link all over your social media, kids :)

Havens is a Randy Report favorite having stopped internet traffic with his heartbreaking cover of "Fast Car" last year. Find more of my coverage of Havens here.

You can follow his YouTube channel here, and follow American Idol's Michael Powers on YouTube here.

Music: "Exit Strategy" Tawnee Kendall ft Jeb Havens and the Hangover Brigade

New music video from Tawnee Kendall featuring totally woofy Jeb Havens and the Hangover Brigade - "Exit Strategy."

"Exit Strategy" is a love song about having someone you can depend on to get you out of any situation. Whether that be something as simple as a party, or as important as a previous bad relationship.

Download the song off the Still Taste It EP.

When Four Gay Indie Artists Covered John Mayer's "St. Patrick's Day"

Out indie artists Tom Goss, Jeb Havens, Dennis Hensley and Matt Zarley unite (kinda like the Avengers, but not...) to bring you this cover of John Meyer's "St. Patrick's Day."

Favorite shot has to be Tom Goss shirtless in the middle of this wintry tune.

I'm a fan of all four, so follow them on their respective YouTube channels:

Tom Goss

Jeb Havens

Dennis Hensley

Matt Zarley

Music: Matt Zarley "Somebody For Everybody" (feat Shoshana Bean & Jeb Havens)

Award-winning singer/songwriter Matt Zarley releases this acoustic version of his song "Somebody For Everybody" with guest vocals by the fab Shoshana Bean and uber-talented Jeb Havens.

The song began as a uptempo/dance track early in the genesis of Zarley's hopefulROMANTIC project. But once done, he decided he wanted the tune to have a more subtle setting.

Three terrific musicians here, kids.

"There's somebody for everybody, you've just gotta believe..."

Happy Valentine's Weekend!

12 Days Of Christmas Music: Jeb Havens "I Wish I Had A River"

Seeing how it's Hump Day and I just received this excellent cover of Joni Mitchell's "River" by the uber-talented Jeb Havens, how could I not post it today?

You can't have too much holiday music :)

I've enjoyed Jeb's music for a long time. You'll recall his version of "Fast Car" this summer set the internet on fire, plus his collaborations with other artists like Matt Zarley and Tom Goss, and his own original songs have all appeared on The Randy Report.

In addition to a gorgeous voice that suits him perfectly, Jeb has an uncanny sense for songs that suit his considerable talents, and "River" is a fantastic choice for both his voice and his interpretive powers.

Find more of his music on iTunes here.

Although not specifically a Christmas song (the lyrics begin with "it's coming on Christmas"), the song has emerged as a modern Christmas standard.

"River" is the second-most widely covered of songs in Mitchell's catalog.

Jeb Havens and Tom Goss cover Taylor Swift's "Shake It Off"

Who needs professional dancers and high-end production when you've got out singer/songwriters Tom Goss and Jeb Havens? These two "bear-y" talented guys only need a trash can, some mics, and a keyboard roped to a sawhorse.

Check out their "trashy" take on Taylor Swift's hit song "Shake It Off."

Love both of these guys. A think a hallmark of both artists is their lack of self-consciousness. They just hit "go" and share exactly who they are; no calculation, no overthinking.

Check earlier posts featuring Jab Havens here and here; and more Tom Goss here and here.

Top 5 new posts on The Randy Report this week

Jeb Havens cover of  Tracy Chapman's "Fast Car" goes viral with over 122,000 views

1. Music: Jeb Havens covers "Fast Car"

2. Neil Patrick Harris tweets naked post-"Hedwig" selfie from dressing room

3. American Idol alum Michael Johns dies at 35

4. Baby deer freaks out when the belly run ends

5. Barbra Streisand joins Instagram