On the Rag, Vol. 902

 

This week's rag 'n' mag roundup features Edji Da Silva, Arno Antino, Dillon Roman, Harry Melling, Bruno Alcantara, Tom Holland and more BELOW. 

Notes From My Nightstand

Hello, book lovers! 

Here's a quick look at what I've been doing on the reading front:

Since my last post, I have finished:

"Bunny Bunny" by Alan Zweibel (sweet memories of Gilda Radner)

"Edie: An American Biography" by Jean Stein (re-read from high school)

"Slaves of New York" by Tama Janowitz (underwhelming)*

"The Friday Afternoon Club" by Griffin Dunne (best of the bunch)

"It's Always Something" by Gilda Radner (heartbreaking)

"Shirley, I Jest!" by Cindy Williams (too buttoned-up; Penny Marshall's was way more fun -- natch!)

"Hologram Boyfriends" by Mike Albo (some LOL moments) 

I received a review copy of the beautiful new Pet Shop Boys book "Volume: The Complete Record."

And I am in the process of reading "Helter Skelter" by Curt Gentry and Vincent Bugliosi, which I started in 8th grade(!), and Toni Tennille's memoir (I brought my copy of the album "Love Will Keep Us Together" to show 'n' tell in third grade at Hiller Elementary and used my label maker to put my name on it!)

P.S. Just remembered I'm on Goodreads if you're so inclined. And would love to hear what you're reading in the comments.

*I remember back in the '80s that everyone said the film version of "Slaves of New York" sucked. But I actually thought it was very true to the book -- and at least it had Adam Coleman Howard as Stash. 🔥🔥🔥

Michael Musto's party-scene cameo was called "the film's only moment of credibility" by critic J. Hoberman of the Village Voice, which sounds about right! 

Truth in Advertising

 

Spotted this on the subway today. While I'll admit that I've never actually heard a single note by this person, he may just be my "favorite" singer of the decade. (Why spoil it?!) 

Remains of the Day (04/07)

NYP: Hollywood director's son accused of lewd water polo acts goes underground -- as his mom gives arrogant four-word message

Greg in Hollywood: A look inside the final season of “Hacks”

Forensic Files: An update on the "Last Call" killer of gay men in NYC 

The Hill: Appeals court allows Iowa to enforce book bans, restrictions on LGBTQ topics in classes

The Caftan Chronicles: Hot daddy model Clayton Paterson, 67, genuinely seems like he didn't have gay feelings until middle age

Penny Arcade: News that Billy Hough -- a renowned musician, actor and writer primarily known for his work in the underground and fringe performance art scenes, particularly in Provincetown -- has been moved to a facility since being diagnosed with an aggressive form of early onset Alzheimer's disease at just 55 is truly heartbreaking. 

Advocate: I would never waste my time reading a WSJ opinion piece, much less one titled "I'm gay, but that doesn't make me queer." But Josh Ackley seems to have it figured out.

People: "Charlie’s Angels" stars Kate Jackson, Jaclyn Smith and Cheryl Ladd reunite to celebrate Iconic show's 50th anniversary

Attitude: “Baby Reindeer” creator Richard Gadd releases the first trailer for BBC drama “Half Man,” showcasing a striking physical transformation with shirtless, high-intensity scenes 

Instinct: Olympian Klass Francisks Rozentals heats things up on OnlyFans -- and makes a bold switch from Team GB to Latvia in pursuit of his dream

Home of Celebs: Suzanne Somers’s former Palm Springs estate lists for $9.35 million

Reuters: U.S. ends some civil rights settlements backing transgender students

Out: Robbie G.K. gets on his knees shirtless in newly leaked steamy pics

GCN: Messy Lil Nas X agrees to maintain treatment in two-year deal to drop charges

PinkNews: Argentine footballer Nacho Lago goes viral as sweet clip with boyfriend resurfaces

Hot Cat of the Day: Harvey's cousin Patches is settling in at Grandma's! 

Absolutely Fabulous: A review of "Pet Shop Boys Volume"

Tennis Tuesday

 

Someone's looking for a new coach. More BELOW.

Cheers Then

 

With my birthday looming, I pictured myself saying: "Sorry, Coach: I'm not into younger guys."