News Round-Up: May 19, 2017

Some news items you may have missed:

• Fitness trainer/model Joss Mooney (above) sees summer just around the corner.

• White House lawyers are currently researching impeachment procedures. You know, just in case...

• In related news, conservatives have started whispering: "President Pence"

• You really have to read this terrific profile of Cher for Billboard Magazine. Really captures the personality and flavor of the iconic singer/actress.

• And speaking of profiles, the New York Times writes beautifully about the twilight of legendary AIDS activist/playwright Larry Kramer. In case you don't know it, Kramer saved countless lives with his fiery activism.

• As President Trump leaves on his first foreign trip abroad, the world prepares to make the homebody happy.

• Check out the first look at the upcoming reboot of 80s TV drama, Dynasty. You know the drill: cat fights, fashion and high drama all wrapped up in some sexy eye-candy. Airing Wednesdays this fall on the CW.

If Larry Kramer Can Accept Hillary Clinton's Apology, So Can I

In case you missed Hillary Clinton's very in-depth follow-up to her apology for misspeaking on the Reagans' history during the AIDS crisis in the 1980s - click here.

While her initial comment was painful for many of us who lived through the early years of the epidemic, her thoughtful and detailed response feels like an honest admission that she was wrong.

If Larry Kramer, the spiritual father of the AIDS protest years, can accept Hillary's mea culpa, so can I.

Documentary: "Larry Kramer In Love & Anger"

The new documentary, Larry Kramer In Love & Anger, documenting the life and work of the famed LGBT activist and playwright premieres Monday, June 29 at 9pm, only on HBO.

HBO's "The Normal Heart" wins Outstanding TV/Movie at 2014 Emmys

The cast of the HBO film "The Normal Heart"

HBO’s “The Normal Heart” won the 2014 Emmy Award for best made-for-television movie.

The critically acclaimed film depicts the rise of the HIV-AIDS crisis in New York City between 1981 and 1984, as seen through the eyes of writer/activist Ned Weeks, the founder of a prominent HIV advocacy group.

“The Normal Heart” was directed by Ryan Murphy and written by Larry Kramer, based on his 1985 play of same name.

Fans and activists on the internet expressed worry that the ground-breaking movie would be shut out of the awards tonight.  Fortunately, not true.

Mark Ruffalo (L) and Matt Bomer (R) in "The Normal Heart"

Larry Kramer (scarf) stand to accept 2014 Emmy Award with "The Normal Heart" team

(via LGBTQ Nation)

Remember: 1983 Today Show interview with Larry Kramer

Geoffrey Cowley, national writer for MSNBC, looks back at the Today Show’s 1983 interview with playwright and activist Larry Kramer during the initial AIDS epidemic.

HBO’s new film “The Normal Heart” is a vivid reminder of how the new illness caught the world off guard.

New York Times: Larry Kramer talks "The Normal Heart" journey

It took more than 30 years for Larry Kramer's play "The Normal Heart," about gay New Yorkers struggling with AIDS to be turned into a movie.

The New York Times interviewed Kramer about the journey from stage to screen.

"The Normal Heart" debuts this Sunday, May 25th on HBO.

New trailer for HBO's "The Normal Heart"

HBO has released a new trailer for the upcoming screen adaptation of Larry Kramer's award-winning play "The Normal Heart."

"The Normal Heart," directed by Ryan Murphy, chronicles the rise of AIDS in the 1980s during the earliest years of the epidemic.

The film stars Mark Ruffalo, Julia Roberts, Matt Bomer, Jim Parsons and Jonathan Groff.

Debuts on HBO on May 25.