Remains of the Day (03/11)

NYT: In film and on TV, the gay best friend was a sign of cultural progress. Then he was a tired stereotype. Then he disappeared. So why do we want him back?

AP: Florida teachers can discuss sexual orientation and gender ID under "don’t say gay" bill settlement

I Heart the UWS: Westville, my go-to restaurant across the street from me in Chelsea, just opened a new location on the Upper West Side

The Advocate: Florida man (finally) charged with hate crime after killing a gay man in a dog park

Manspread Monday: If this doesn't get you thrown off Instagram, nothing will

Greg in Hollywood: John Cena (sort of) streaks at the Academy Awards

The Randy Report: Which states get the most (and least) amount of exercise?

Instagram: When Lynda Carter "Was Made for Lovin' You" ... with KISS impersonators

People: "Murder on the Dancefloor'" almost became New Radicals' first single, reveals co-writer Gregg Alexander / listen to a snippet of their demo HERE.

OutSFL: "Ex-gay" conversion therapist under fire after allegations he sexually assaulted a client in Colorado

ACA Galleries: Chelsea Hotel’s cast of characters, captured by its resident photographer

Harper's Bazaar: Carol Burnett wants to know what ever happened to fun?

Washington Blade: Being gay might just save Andy Cohen’s career, writes Brian Moylan

Rock Hall: Cleveland's Rock & Roll Hall of Fame opens powerful "Revolutionary Women in Music" exhibit with star-studded event ... more HERE.

Astoria Post: Hate Crimes Task Force arrests 13-year-old boy in anti-gay assault in Astoria ... in 2024, three teens remain at large

Hot Cat of the Day: I also have a soft spot for Mollies. xo 

ON THE TOWN:

Damian and I caught "Madama Butterfly" at the Metropolitan Opera on Saturday. Neither of us knew much about the Puccini classic, so watched in horror as the story unfolded as one does at just about every one of these things. Congrats to Aleksandra Kurzak on her winning performance!