Kevin Author

Kevin Phinney is a journalist/broadcaster who has worked in print and online, in radio and television. He is the author of a book that examines black and white race relations seen through the prism of music, from 1619-present called “Souled American: How Black Music Transformed White Culture,” published by Billboard Books. He is also a former staff member of The Austin American-Statesman and The Hollywood Reporter. His work has appeared around the world in PREMIERE magazine and liner notes for Rhino Records and other labels. He is one of the former hosts of “Kevin & Kevin,” an award-winning morning drive radio program on KGSR-FM in Austin, Texas.

HHH: 3 LGBTQ Things You Need to Know for May 18, 2018

Today’s Happy Hour Headlines: a pro athlete coming out — in China … the teen who defended his moms to the Iowa legislature is now running for a seat there, and...

HHH: Hate Group Leader Promoted, Sense8 Preps Exit, Peace Corps Fires for HIV?

Does anyone hate the LGBTQ community more than Tony Perkins? His new government job will provide new answers to that question. Plus: The Peace Corps is firing gays who test...

A 90-Minute Drama You’ll Never Forget, as You Linger in “Afterglow”

What keeps Afterglow burning? Yes, it’s a one-act play with sex as a key plot point. But audiences seem more riveted by its ideas than its nudity. It’s an odd...

HHH: Neutrality Faces House, Witherspoon’s Lesbian Tennis Doc, Queer Pols’ Primary Victories

Net neutrality survives, Reese Witherspoon’s Martina Navratilova documentary, and will a “blue wave” spill over into good news for the LGBTQ community? Neutral,...

The “Love, Simon” Director Goes Gay Again and a “Bohemian Rhapsody” Preview

Gentlemen’s Agreement The showbiz bible Variety reports that the director of Love, Simon isn’t anywhere near finished bringing gay characters to the screen. Among...

“From Russia with Hate:” Bianca Del Rio Talks about . . . Bianca Del Rio

Over the Last few years, Bianca Del Rio has risen from drag head-liner to become a Mistress of All Media. Lately, she’s been busy promoting the sequel to her sleeper movie hit,...

HHH: Trump’s Anti-Gay CDC Pick; Trans Ban in Court; OK Shuns LGBTQ Parents

The Oval Office occupant takes heat over his pick to lead the CDC, while his ban of trans troops gets pushed back by the courts, and Oklahoma goes anti-gay parents. Redfield Red...

HHH: Hunky Hustler Shocks Cannes; Scouts/Mormons Split; Austin Bomber’s Grindr Secret

Was the Austin bomber gay? An actor talks onscreen nudity at Cannes; and the LDS and Boy Scouts call their bromance off forever. Closeted Bomber He was on Grindr. Investigators...

HHH: Backstreet’s Back, All Right! Plus, Ryan Murphy Gives Back and Andrew Garfield Goes Off

It’s a Wong Fu nod from the Backstreet Boys, Ryan Murphy gives back to the LGBTQ community, and Angels in America star Andrew Garfield cracks up over Ru. Sweet and Spicy One...

This Is How Zachary Quinto Returned to Broadway in a Gay Classic

Although he wasn’t even born when Boys in the Band was first staged 50 years ago, this touchstone of gay culture still resonates for Zachary Quinto — as an actor and...

Sam Smith Prays, Love, Simon Gets a Brother and Midterms Examined

Progressives waiting for Donald Trump’s repudiation since November 2016 now look to the midterms. Plus Sam Smith returns, and Netflix puts a “questioning” teen...

Fashion Challenge? Met. New Madonna? Check. Tovey in Skivvies? You Bet.

Fierce fashionistas fought for the limelight at last night’s NYC Met Gala, nearly upstaged by a surprise appearance from the Queen of Pop.That, and more in Happy Hour...