The limited two-night only production of The Gentlemen, co-directed by Darryl Stephens and Martin Matamoros, opens tonight at Santa Monica's Highways Performance Space. This is a new version of Clare Booth Luce's play and film The Women, in which estrogen has been replaced with testosterone by an all-male cast.

BBC America's version of Being Human vet Paul Rhys guests as Vlad the Impaler on tonight's episode of Da Vinci's Demons on Starz. But this Vlad doesn't drink blood, turn into a bat or shoot morphine. Oh, wait, that was just former Dracula Bela Lugosi.

Though it has some impressive performances, the very slow-progressing—did I mention show?—Sundance series Rectify has been renewed for a second season. The same can be said for BBC America's even more impressive thriller series Orphan Black, which gets a sophomore season as well.
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Finally! With just four days to go before the Tuesday, May 21^st elections, City Councilmember and L.A. mayoral candidate Eric Garcetti today endorsed his former field deputy, Mitch O’Farrell, who is running against former Public Works commissioner John Choi to replace Garcetti in representing the 13th Council District. 

"Mitch O’Farrell is the best choice to carry on the work I’ve been doing in the 13th District. He deserves your vote," Garcetti said in a press release Friday afternoon. "John Choi is a fine public servant with a track record of accomplishment. But Mitch brings unmatched experience in the district to continue our forward momentum."

O’Farrell distributed his own press release just moments earlier.

“I’m proud of what Eric Garcetti and I have been able to accomplish in the 13th District over the last 10 years,” O’Farrell said in the release, “and I’m honored to receive his endorsement for City Council. Eric has been an enormous force for change in the 13th District, and we’re all better off because of it. I’m ready to lead this District on Day One, representing everyone, no matter where you're from, who you are, or what language you speak. Eric Garcetti and I will be partners in standing up for the values we both believe in, and I stand with him as the best choice for Mayor to bring needed change to City Hall. Our great working relationship will continue in our respective new roles."

In her smokin’ hot new music video “Lick It Lollipop,” RuPaul has teamed up with the incomparable Lady Bunny for a master’s class in candy consumption (Lady Bunny has skillz). The track’s infectious beats are perfect fodder for the summer season and you will be sure to hear it blasted in Pride Pavilions all across the land. The video also features one of L.A.’s most recognizable men-about-town, the charming and handsome Miles Davis Moody. 


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This is sad news, from my perspective. Herndon is one of the smartest leaders in the LGBT movement. But it does take a lot to be a leader and deal with all the 'slings and arrows of outrageous fortune' that come from any high-profile job. All the best to Herndon, and thanks for his service. I hope GLAAD continues with its new energy and its terrific work on trans issues.

From GLAAD's press release:

Under Herndon's tenure, GLAAD began campaigns including a national call for the Boy Scouts of America to end their ban on gay scouts and scout leaders. The organization also announced a continuation of its commitment to incorporate bisexual and transgender people as well as allies from diverse backgrounds in GLAAD's work to shape the media narrative and build public support for LGBT people.
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