Sibling Revelry

 

Am missing Billy, Terence and Jennifer this leisurely Siblings Day. I may be down a really special brother, but I have a lifetime of memories that I take with me everywhere I go. xo

Remains of the Day (04/10)

Washington Blade: New book celebrates 1970s dance music icons

Bonhams: A little surprised by the Lily Tomlin & Jane Wagner auction "Wit, Women & the Art of Collecting" given that they're both still with us

Super Riz: When Stockard Channing screen-tested with Christopher Reeve to play Lois Lane

So.Gay: Photog Jasper Soloff brings his signature high-voltage style to a new frontier: a documentary on Broadway’s Sam Pauly -- guided by instinct, scale and joy

The Conversation: Doctors can refuse to treat LGBTQ patients in several states -- and these religious exemption laws lead to drops in HIV testing

Boystack: Michael Schreiber’s interviews with iconic artist Don Bachardy make for a compelling page-turner

The Frisc: San Francisco markets affordable housing to LGBTQ seniors, even as law bars set-asides

Instinct: Is Zane Phillips too muscular to even act?

ACLU: As federal policies target LGBTQ communities, this “Know Your Rights” guide breaks down the protections that still stand -- and how to assert them

Out: Meet Jacob Gutierrez, the Broadway “Aladdin” star who plays Dan Levy’s boyfriend in "Big Mistakes"

Them: What's up with all the bulges everywhere? 

Advocate: As Day of Silence turns 30, LGBTQ+ students are stuck in 1996

PinkNews: Man accused of LGBTQ club shooting faces never-before-used historic charge

Attitude: "Heartstopper" actor Bradley Riches marries fiancé Scott Johnson at star-studded wedding

MetroWeekly: Minneapolis is considering lifting a 1988 ban to allow and regulate bathhouses and adult sex venues where consenting adults can engage in on-site sexual activity

Hot Cat of the Day: Shoulder and back day in Vermont

Fagcents: The shame around “gay voice” is giving way to something else: tantalization

CDC: Is anyone surprised that living in the South takes years off your life?

Weekender: Tom the Cowboy is what I call one-stop shopping

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."

Weekend Tennis Roundup

Titles for Tommy Paul, Rafael Jodar, Mariano Navone and Jessica Pegula. Full report plus all the ATP beef that's fit to post BELOW.

Happy Easter

 

 "This is the day the Lord has made; let us rejoice and be glad."

Flashback Friday

 

This photo memory sort of caught me off guard as I've pretty much had facial hair for the past three decades, dating back to when my ESL boyfriend snapped at me in 1996 during an unrelated fight that "You know I don't like goatee"! 

Um, I do now. (My first beard and first selfie might be HERE!)

But I'm thinking I must have shaved in order to "look presentable" as my American Airlines pilot friend's free companion for our trip to London and Ireland in 2000. If you're thinking that doesn't quite make sense -- your passport photo would have been taken weeks if not years beforehand -- I would point you to THIS POST, which details my leaving all of my belongings in a hackney carriage and later having to stand in line at the American Embassy to procure a replacement on the spot! 

As it would happen, the post also features a fun memory of my friend Larry Brickman, whose 20th death anniversary just passed. I marked the occasion by sending his partner, Chris, these photos I came upon while going through old files. 

Of all the things in my lifetime, his freak death still haunts me the most. God, I miss that guy. xo 

Remains of the Day (04/03)

Deadline: Netflix orders "The Corrections" limited series starring Meryl Streep as I still try to finish my copy purchased in 2006 

Out: What is Scrotox? Why gay men are getting Botox down there

Queerty: Gay men reveal the things they’ve vowed never to do again

Advocate: Same-sex couples thrive in U.S. even as GOP support for marriage equality falls

Saturday 'Stache: The 22-year-old wunderkind whose aristocratic family inspired a novel  

 

"If the Stars Were Mine": If these titties don't generate interest in Claybourne Elder's debut solo album, I'm not sure what will   

PinkNews: Gay Easter events around the world including San Francisco’s "Hunky Jesus" contest 

MNPP: Such a Cox tease

Washington Blade: Belarusian lawmakers approve bill to crackdown on LGBTQ rights 

Birthday boy: 65 candles for sexpot Chris Meloni

GCN: In "The Stranger," gay director François Ozon adapts a classic French novel

Socialite Life: Judge dismisses Blake Lively’s sexual harassment claims against Justin Baldoni

Instinct: Charles Melton spreads his legs for latest magazine cover

NYT: Stephen Lewis, a leftist Canadian politician and AIDS activist who led Ontario’s main progressive party, served as Canada’s U.N. ambassador and fought AIDS in Africa, has died at 88

Speedo Sunday: Pornographic in pink

Hot Cat of the Day: “Every plane should come equipped with a free range cat.”

On the Rag, Vol. 901

This week's rag 'n' mag roundup features Rusty Joiner, Enzo Marius, Andrew Scott, Zack Hilton, (the) Shah (of Britain), Lisa Kudrow and more BELOW.

Sign Language

 

Copy editors: Friend or faux? 

Remains of the Day (04/01)

DM: Personal trainer fired by David Lloyd gyms after being accused of sexually harassing his colleagues loses wrongful dismissal claim, and is left with $23,000 legal bill

Attitude: Dutch PM Rob Jetten celebrates 25 years of same-sex marriage as Amsterdam hosts landmark weddings

The Caftan Chronicles: The great performance artist John Kelly isn't done making work -- or searching for eyes to look into

NBC News: Everyone on the Supreme Court but Justice Ketanji Brown Jackson agrees Colorado's ban on conversion therapy was written in an unconstitutional way

Wrestle Wednesday: Wrestling match or dream hookup?

The Advocate: Josh Sorbe, a Democratic spokesman from South Dakota who is gay, highlighted why bimbogate is getting attention: "The Bryon Noem story perfectly encapsulates these people's hypocrisy and insecurity. They ostracize any queer person in public, but love to queen out and do gay shit behind the scenes. Get well, and I'll even cheer on your bad drag after they're out of power."

Gr8er Days: Five incredible movies that never happened

WPLN: Tennessee library director ousted after refusing to remove LGBTQ books

Instinct: Scotland aims to stop HIV transmission altogether

EW: Why Andrew McCarthy didn't write about the "lovely people" in the Brat Pack in his new book about friendship

The Direction of Motion: Kathy Valentine on the Clem Burke tribute she co-organized, lunch with Debbie Harry and Glen Matlock, and shortcuts to closeness 

Fox: Patriots coach Mike Vrabel responds after running back seemingly defends Jaden Ivey's anti-LGBTQ remarks

Washington Blade: Senegalese president signs bill that further criminalizes homosexuality

Out: Connor Storrie's butt takes center stage in new horror short film by Nia DaCosta

Happy Birthday: Shirley Jones is 92! ... and Warren Beatty is 89!

Hot Cat of the Day: Valerie's my kind of Cat Mom!

'Golden' Oldies: Matt Rettenmund shares rare photos he's collected of one of TV's most beloved sitcoms