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After working for years on a private project, geneticist Robert Zemanovic is ready to begin the next phase of his research: gene therapy on human volunteers. He's kept his discovery - up until now - under wraps, believing that the world is not quite ready to hear about the gene mutation that causes homosexuality. But when volunteers begin arriving at his doorstep, he can no longer keep his discovery a secret, especially from his family. When 'Zem,' as he's known to his colleagues at the National Institutes of Health, must reveal the nature of his work, things begin to spin out of control. 'The End of Gay,' the newest novel from William B. Moran, tells the story of a reserved middle-aged scientist who earned his Ph.D. from Stanford's genetic program and spent his career at the NIH. He's invested everything into his private research, spending his nights and weekends in his lab in the attic at his home, keeping it secret from his family: wife Angela and their three children, Paul, 25; Nathan, 22; Laura, 18. His decision to provide gene therapy to volunteers to attempt to correct their sexual orientation has lasting consequences at home, at work and for the very people he's trying to help. A connection with a member of his own family adds further stress, and when a reporter shows up, thanks to a tip from someone close to the family with an agenda all his own, the genie has been let out of the bottle. A story is published in the newspaper, relationships are pushed to the breaking point, and the law begins to catch up with Zem and his secret research. In the end, he must make a decision that will change things forever. In the last 20 years, author William Moran has presided in cases involving governmental agencies in his role as a federal administrative law judge, including cases brought by the Environmental Protection Agency, Internal Revenue Service, Consumer Product Safety Commission and the Bureau of Alcohol, Tobacco & Firearms. Moran, who has a law degree from Suffolk University Law School and a master's degree in law from Georgetown Law, grew up in Arlington, Mass. He now lives in Brewster. 'The End of Gay' is his third novel. He is also the author of 'One Season, A baseball Tale,' a whimsical story about a middle-aged lawyer who discovers he can pitch in the major leagues, and 'ALJ,' which centers on corruption with Social Security disability claims. For additional information, please visit www.endofgaybook.com The End of Gay William B. Moran Dog Ear Publishing ISBN: 978-1-4575-4012-7 282 pages $24.95 US Available at Amazon.com, Barnes & Noble.com and Ingram About Dog Ear Publishing, LLC Dog Ear Publishing offers completely customized self-publishing services for independent authors. We provide cost-effective, fast, and highly profitable services to publish and distribute independently published books. Our book publishing and distribution services reach worldwide. Dog Ear authors retain all rights and complete creative control throughout the entire self-publishing process. Dog Ear Publishing reviews services and other book marketing services are available to connect great content with interested readers. Self-publishing services are available globally at www.dogearpublishing.net and from our offices in Indianapolis. Dog Ear Publishing - self-publishing that actually makes sense.

The latest in unauthorized gossip and buzz from the heart of Chicago's showtune video bars, and musical theater news from Chicago to Broadway. Excitement grows for 'La Revolution Francaise!' Also, Black Ensemble Theater and Raven Theatre take on more recent history, and 'Spamalot' opens northwest and southeast. 'Triassic Parq' and 'Goblin Market' play the city, 'Shrek' and 'Avenue Q' play the 'burbs, and 'Crazy Ex-Girlfriend' and 'My Little Red/Green Coat' sing from small screens!

Don't get creative people angry; it just makes them more creative.

Geffen Playhouse presents the West Coast premiere of THESE PAPER BULLETS! A Modish Ripoff of William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, opening the not-for-profit organization's 20th anniversary season in the Gil Cates Theater. Written by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Emmy Award nominated writer Rolin Jones (Friday Night Lights, Boardwalk Empire) with songs by Grammy Award winner Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong and staged by Jackson Gay, THESE PAPER BULLETS! was commissioned by Yale Repertory Theatre where it premiered in 2014.

Below, check out a sneak peek at tonight's episode of TODRICK on MTV in which Todrick Hall pays tribute to Hollywood’s love stories. TODRICK airs tonight at 10 pm/ET on MTV.

Black Button Eyes Productions presents GOBLIN MARKET by Polly Pen and Peggy Harmon, music by Polly Pen, adapted from the poem by Christina Rossetti, at the Pentagon Theatre at Collaboraction, 1579 N Milwaukee, 3rd floor, October 3 - October 31, 2015. 'Goblin Market,' directed by Ed Rutherford with music direction by Jeff Bouthiette, begins previews October 2; press opening is October 3; show runs through October 31. Check out photos from the show below!

In case you missed today's live-stream of President Barack Obama presenting the 2014 National Medals of Arts, read his full opening remarks from the afternoon ceremony below!

Ensemble Studio Theatre/LA presents the World Premiere of WATCHING O.J. by David McMillan Opening Saturday, October 3, 2015 with reception to follow Running at 8pm Fridays and Saturdays, and 2pm Sundays through November 8, 2015 EST/LA in Atwater Village Theater at 3269 Casitas Ave. LA, CA 90039.

Tomorrow's “Together We Make Football” segment on TODAY highlights Flower Mound, Texas coaching duo Ragan and Albert Montero.

Yemaya's Belly, by Quiara Alegria Hudes, is the story of a boy, Jesus (played by Kana Gaines), and his relation to his family, manhood, and the ocean. He is lured away from his mother (Roxanne Tapia), father, and his hometown of rural Magdalena, by the material promise found in a colonial coastal city on his island in the Caribbean. While there, a carnival performer (Sabrina Garcia), playing the goddess of the ocean, Yemaya, tempts him with a taste of the eternal in sharp contrast with the city, which has 'no memories.' 

Tickets for the 2015 Santa Barbara LOL Comedy Festival (SBLOLFEST) are now available for purchase at www.sblolfest.com featuring an all-star line-up of headline comedians. This year's line-up will include Kira Soltanovich (Tru TV's “How To Be A Grown Up” and “The Tonight Show”), Brad Williams (Showtime Comedy Special “Fun Size”), Dan St. Germain (Comedy Central), Steve Lemme & Kevin Heffernan (Broken Lizard, “Super Troopers”, “Beerfest”), Cheech Marin (Cheech & Chong) Willie Barcena (Showtime), Monique Marvez, (Showtime), Steve Trevino (Showtime) Jeff Garcia (Showtime) and festival finale night Chris Hardwick (“@Midnight”, “Talking Dead”, “The Nerdist”) Andy Daly (Comedy Central's hit  “Review”). Shows will take place over two back-to-back weekends in Santa Barbara's Historic Theatre District at the Lobero and Arlington Theatres. For a complete line-up of shows and ticketing information go to sblolfest.com.

Stoneham Theatre opens Season 16 with Stephen Sondheim's riotously funny Broadway musical hit A FUNNY THING HAPPENED ON THE WAY TO THE FORUM. Performances run from tonight, September 10 - October 4, 2015.

Metropolis continues its 15th Anniversary Season with the Tony Award winning musical comedy Monty Python's Spamalot tonight, September 10 - October 25, 2015.

Black Button Eyes Productions presents GOBLIN MARKET by Polly Pen and Peggy Harmon, music by Polly Pen, adapted from the poem by Christina Rossetti, at the Pentagon Theatre at Collaboraction, 1579 N Milwaukee, 3rd floor, October 3 - October 31, 2015.

NBCUniversal gets “Back to Football” and will surround its coverage of NFL Kickoff 2015 with a diverse collection of assets participating in NBC Sports' 'Big Event Strategy,' including sports, news and entertainment properties.

 NBC Sports Group's Sunday Night Football bus returns this season to travel the country visiting the host cities of all 17 Sunday Night Football games. This season, fans will get a closer look at behind-the-scenes action of SNF broadcasts on the bus, which will feature a special video commemorating Sunday Night Football's 10th season, a replica of the Football Night in America desk, GIF photo booth, life-size “Photo Bomb” wall, and more.

Check out the video 'Haterz' from last night's episode, in which he sends out the message to all the haters in the world: "You ain't worth my time if you don't think I'm fine."

Geffen Playhouse presents the West Coast premiere of THESE PAPER BULLETS! A Modish Ripoff of William Shakespeare's Much Ado About Nothing, opening the not-for-profit organization's 20th anniversary season in the Gil Cates Theater. Written by Pulitzer Prize finalist and Emmy Award nominated writer Rolin Jones (Friday Night Lights, Boardwalk Empire) with songs by Grammy Award winner Green Day frontman Billie Joe Armstrong and staged by Jackson Gay, THESE PAPER BULLETS! was commissioned by Yale Repertory Theatre where it premiered in 2014.

Brothers Will and Anthony Nunziata bring their exciting concert Broadway Showstoppers to Metropolis on September 5, 2015.

Entertainers, recording artists, and funny-men Will & Anthony Nunziata are heading out on tour!