Love Natch

Damian and I marked 12 years together last night, a love affair I certainly never saw coming when I broke up with my longtime partner in early 2014, at the age of 46.

 

My guy and I -- who were set to be married in 2020 before Covid pushed our wedding to 2023 -- are television people when it comes to home life. But for special occasions, classic movies on the big screen are our favorite. And last night we were fortunate enough to catch "Gentlemen Prefer Blondes," an absolute delight of a picture with Jane Russell and Marilyn Monroe at the top of their games -- expertly directed by Howard Hawks, aka Mr. Slim Keith for you "Swans" fans!

Thanks for the past dozen years, babe. And here's to many more. xo

On the Rag, Vol. 932

 

In this week's rag 'n' mag roundup: Jack Lowden talks James Bond rumors; Andrew Garfield takes on Sam Altman; Leo Reich finds the funny in modern gay life; David Archuleta embraces his sexuality; Tom Welling reflects on "Smallville"; and more BELOW.

Democrats Win House and Senate as Voters Deliver a Strong Rebuke

Well, that sure was what the doctor ordered! Now if only the electorate would learn to connect dots for more than one election cycle -- but we can at least be relieved for now. 

 

Midterm Madness

While I'm under no illusions that even the bluest of waves will fix anything, two things are significant about today: 1. We can hopefully stanch the bleeding, and 2. We're just about halfway through this latest self-inflicted nightmare, so a finish line is in sight.

Nate's final forecast:

Tennis Tuesday

 

This one could probably play at Wimbledon even with those shorts on! More BELOW.

Remains of the Day (11/02)

 

KIT212: I might off myself too if I lost this guy as my husband 

MetroWeekly: The nation's leading LGBTQ advocacy groups are gearing up for the midterms -- and preparing for a political fight that won't end on Election Day

Greg in Hollywood: Gio Benitez's biceps aren't getting any smaller

People: A 37-year-old youth flag football coach allegedly put a 15-year-old girl from the opposing team in a chokehold during a postgame brawl, leaving the terrified teenager fearing she would black out

Mug Shot Monday: 6-foot-2, 172 pounds of trouble

IG: A fan brought his "Airplane!" action figures to an autograph show to meet stars Robert Hays and Julie Hagerty, and their reactions were priceless

Hen Mazzig: Who knew slaughtering 1,200 Jews -- for being Jewish -- could pave the way for such unabashed antisemitism

I Love the UWS: My new neighborhood has officially dethroned my old one, with two Upper West Side ZIP codes taking the top two spots in a national wealth ranking and knocking Chelsea, which held the No. 1 position for two years, down to third

Page Six: Jane Curtin mourns the death of her "Kate & Allie" co-star Susan Saint James, reflecting on the loss of her longtime friend and on-screen partner

Tricks and Treats: François Arnaud dresses up as onscreen lover Robbie G.K. for Halloween ... plus all the best/sluttiest costumes out there HERE

Queerty: The B-52s received a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame, paying tribute to late founding guitarist Ricky Wilson during the ceremony

PinkNews: Eight years after Northern Ireland introduced a scheme to pardon men convicted under its now-abolished gay sex laws, not a single living person has received a pardon -- and just three have applied

Advocate: Adult star Liam Fitzgerald, 29, dies in motorcycle accident

Instinct: A dating-app meetup turned into a terrifying ambush in an alleged anti-gay hate crime, highlighting the dangers LGBTQ people can face when meeting strangers online

MNPP: Dino Fetscher's 'stache can't wait till Saturday

Hot Cat of the Day: Meet Boo, who's totally worth every minute it took!