Remains of the Day (09/15)

All Things Considered: Mark Allen on the teacher who had the most influence on him growing up (ICYMI) ... Mark reflects on how appearing on NPR affected his life and career HERE.

NYT: In Japan, an uncertain future for LGBT rights

Melissa Gopp-Warner: I grew up in a homophobic world -- then everybody in my life started coming out as gay

Stereogum: Hear “Shiny Happy People” from Micky Dolenz’s new R.E.M. covers EP

Saturday 'Stache: How did I miss Adam Brody's "CHiPs" mustache?

NYP: Her son dresses up like her in public and uses her ID to buy drinks -- she think it’s hilarious

BNI: It looks like I'm heading to County Cork (part of our honeymoon) just in time for controversy

BosGuy: So you like 'em big 'n' hairy?

CNN: Chick-fil-A returns to U.K. after gay rights backlash forced a retreat

Queerty: Meet the hot daddy who was just named Mr. Gay Great Britain and is fighting for LGBT youth

Out: Meet Kennedy McDowell, Colorado State's out gay football player

The Randy Report: GLAAD finds LGBT representation increases in films, but still room for improvement

Greg in Hollywood: If Tuc Watkins's bare arms in a Chachi shirt doesn't get Hollywood to capitulate, nothing will!

The WoW Report: Your first look at Annette Bening as ‘Nyad,’ who swam from Cuba to Florida at 64

Speedo Sunday: Deck the balls!

Twitter: I don't think anyone has ever better distilled the "mentality" of a gun nut than my friend Tracie did here, referring to the guy who fatally shot a Washington state man who was trying to help deer cross the road. RIP, Dan Spaeth. My blood boils for you and your loved ones. 

People: Does this mean Hugh Jackman can finally come out of the closest as gay, which everyone swears he is?

NBC: Nashville voters elected Tennessee’s first transgender lawmaker Thursday, according to the LGBTQ+ Victory Fund

NPR: Fernando Botero, Colombian artist famous for rotund and oversize figures, dies at 91

AP: Apparently Gloria had an unlisted number, because Laura Branigan's real age didn't come out until 12 years after her death (ICYMI)

Hot Cat of the Day: Cat got your tongue?