Tennis Tuesday

Given that I've been (homophobically) blocked by a tennis spokeshunk, a tennis professional and by my goddess Chris Evert (for reasons that remain unclear), I'm hesitant to even include this journeyman's name on this post. But suffice to say he's what we call a "Kenneth special" -- because he reads -- or exactly what comes to mind when asked if I have a "type." More to lust BELOW.

Contact in Young Miss

 

Talk about entrapment! This post from my pal John Espinosa tickled me to no end, as I could totally see myself doing the same thing -- except I don't recall ever seeing the commercials, much less the actual blue jeans, at the time, despite all but living at Fiesta Mall. 

Truth be told, I remember being very confused when Debbie Harry mentioned that she didn't think the deal was "selling out" in a People magazine article written by a guy I would befriend decades later at the Big Cup in New York City, and later when Chris Stein was crying poor in "Making Tracks" (1982), claiming that what little he and Debbie did have was "mostly jeans money." (Huh?) 

Thank god for stuff like this -- and the ability to find the unfindable on YouTube -- for helping a completist like me avoid lying awake at night!

Weekend Tennis Roundup

Titles for Arthur Gea, Taylor Fritz, Kristina Liutova and Alex Eala. Full report plus all the ATP beef that's fit to post BELOW.

Remains of the Day (07/31)

Boystack: Gaiety legend Rocky looks back on a wild New York life filled with sex, drugs, the mob, Madonna, money and fame

People: Heartbroken to learn that my girl Carly Simon has been living with Parkinson's disease in recent years. Her first original album in 18 years is about to come out, which proves she's not taking it lying down.

Advocate: The deadly terrorist attack on Berlin Pride left one person dead and dozens injured. Now, one survivor warns against allowing the tragedy to be exploited for political gain instead of confronting both anti-LGBTQ hatred and extremism.

NYT: Celebrity memoirs have become my go-to reading lately, and this look at why so many stars are turning their life stories into must-listen audiobooks makes a compelling case for pressing play.

Saturday 'Stache: Did someone say thick 'n' blond ... and thicc? 

WTT: Like it or not, World Team Tennis is back with new city-based teams in New York, Toronto and Miami -- and yet another format

Dallas Voice: Why some men in Texas are choosing commitment over apps

NYT: Was thoroughly charmed by writer-director Nicholas Colia's "Griffin in Summer," which I watched on an ex's recommendation. While by no means a masterpiece, this coming-of-age film captures a gay archetype so perfectly that my face hurt by the end!

People: What my husband would give to be married to Joel McHale for a night, much less 10,950

Speedo Sunday: Big Italian vs. small swimsuit

MetroWeekly: Falcon launches gay romance publishing house

Out: Take a gay tour of LACMA's David Geffen Galleries through 20 works that reveal LGBTQ history and hidden stories in one of America's premier art museums

Men's Health: 10 of the fittest celebrities over 70

Alex Averbuch: If gay Ukrainians are willing to die for their country, then they deserve equal recognition under the law

NYP: A Manhattan couple has sued to stop their Sutton Place co-op from evicting their 57-year-old son after a long-running dispute with a doorman escalated into a viral confrontation, arrests and allegations of antisemitic abuse, racial slurs and retaliation

Hot Cat of the Day: Happiness is a warm dad

Love Plus Memoir: Cannot wait to get my hands on this!

Stripped Down: Actor Jason Caceres opens up about becoming the go-to guy for nude roles, his latest projects and the surreal experience of being stalked by AI

On the Mend

Thanks to everyone for their well wishes on my recent shoulder surgery. It's Friday now and my recovery is going smoothly. Still a lot of pain if I put my range of motion to the test. But I started physical therapy yesterday -- and am even working -- so everything is looking good. Here's hoping I am new and improved soon!

P.S. What more could I ask for? 

On the Rag, Vol. 918

This week's rag 'n' mag roundup features Harry Jowsey, Michael Scanlon, Judy Gold, Lenny Kravitz, Alan Ritchson, the "best buns" of Playgirl and more BELOW.