A League of Its Own

Highly recommend Netflix's "A Secret Love," especially if you’re in the mood for a good cry. Ryan Murphy may not always get things right, but this is why it’s important to have LGBT people in positions of power. Our stories need to be told.

'Boys' in the Hood

Looks like they're going to be filming the Ryan Murphy adaptation of "The Boys in the Band" near (or in) Julius's bar in the West Village. Fans of the classic Mart Crowley play will remember a scene took place at the famed watering hole in the 1970 film version. I saw the Broadway revival last year and if the film is as good as that, we're in for a treat.

Ryan Murphy Strikes a 'Pose'

Here's your first look at "Pose," Ryan Murphy's new series set in the queer ballroom community of the 1980s. I'm intrigued -- "The Assassination of Gianni Versace" really worked for me -- although I'm already sensing the white cisgender man in the trailer plays an outsize role in this otherwise diverse world ... will it play in Wokeville?

From a release: 

Set in the 1980s, Pose is a dance musical that explores the juxtaposition of several segments of life and society in New York: the ball culture world, the rise of the luxury Trump-era universe and the downtown social and literary scene.  

Making television history, Pose features the largest cast of transgender actors in series regular roles, as well as the largest recurring cast of LGBTQ actors ever for a scripted series. The transgender cast includes Mj Rodriguez, Dominique Jackson, Indya Moore, Hailie Sahar and Angelica Ross, who co-star alongside Evan Peters, Kate Mara, James Van Der Beek, Tony Award winner Billy Porter, Charlayne Woodard, and newcomers Ryan Jamaal Swain, Dyllón Burnside and Angel Bismark Curiel.

The transgender cast includes Mj Rodriguez, Dominique Jackson, Indya Moore, Hailie Sahar and Angelica Ross, who co-star alongside Evan Peters, Kate Mara, James Van Der Beek, Tony Award winner Billy Porter, Charlayne Woodard, and newcomers Ryan Jamaal Swain, Dyllón Burnside and Angel Bismark Curiel. Pose was co-created by Ryan Murphy, Brad Falchuk and Steven Canals, with Murphy directing the first two episodes. The series is executive produced by Murphy, Falchuk, Nina Jacobson, Brad Simpson, Alexis Martin Woodall and Sherry Marsh. Canals and Silas Howard serve as co-executive producers, and Janet Mock, Our Lady J and Erica Kay also serve as producers. The eight-episode first season is produced by Fox 21 Television Studios and FX Productions.

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Die Alone With Me: Gay man wants to be like Chris Evans's mustachioed cop in "Lobby Hero"

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Greg in Hollywood: The legendary Diana Ross turns 74 today

Boy Culture: Fans of boys in Speedos and briefs are going to want to see all six of FACTORY Fanzine's new covers

The New York Times: "You remind me of my mistresses"

The Daily News: Miranda slams Cuomo on government ethics -- but won’t touch de Blasio scandals

Daily Intelligencer: Gun nuts are sharing fake photos of Parkland survivor Emma Gonzalez tearing up the Constitution -- a tacit admission that gun control is necessary

Dlisted: Did Star Jones just marry another gay guy?

Gr8er Days: John Waters's "Pink Flamingos" is nearly ready to join AARP

OMG Blog: "America's Next Top Model" contestant Don Benjamin has a secret weapon in his pants

HuffPost Queer Voices: I don't have much Ryan Murphy experience but really enjoyed "The Assassination of Gianni Versace," which has been called the best show of his you didn't watch

PinkNews: Mike Pence's hometown to host its first ever LGBT pride parade

The WoW Report: Elon Musk's father just had a baby with his former stepdaughter

The Film Experience: Fans rejoice that "One Day at a Time" has been renewed by for a third season

Homorazzi: Netflix renews "Queer Eye" and four other unscripted series

Savage Love: I let my dog like my crotch -- can I still go to heaven?

Hot Cat of the Day: Kudos to Dawn Ennis for giving it the old college try!

Page 1 Roundup (02/14)

The Daily News: Bronx principal accused of racism seizes class project from black students, driving them to tears

Trump’s longtime lawyer claims payment to Stormy Daniels came out of his own pocket

Self-described 'friend' of neo-Nazis fired by The New York Times editorial board just hours after being hired

Bristol Palin reportedly splits from husband Dakota Meyer, whom she previously had to postpone marrying because he already had a wife

New York Post: My job as an NYPD officer made me obese

Rosie O’Donnell is selling virtually every home she has

Page Six: Bon Jovi loses big after selling West Village condo

NPR: Second federal court blocks Trump from rescinding DACA

The New York Times: Netanyahu should be charged with bribery and fraud, Israeli police say

Shaun White, amid bolder tricks and bigger risks, wins gold

Ryan Murphy heads to Netflix in deal said to be worth up to $300 million

Slate: Some are asking why NBC isn't talking about a sexual-harassment lawsuit Shaun White settled with a former bandmate -- but is something that sounds like puerile frat-boy stuff that reached an amicable conclusion really newsworthy?

The Washington Post: Trade a Lexus for a prestigious phone number? In Iraq, the best digits cost a mint

Los Angeles Times: As foreign hackers plot next attack, Washington struggles to shore up vulnerable voting systems

The Wall Street Journal: On Valentine’s Day, nothing says love like a plate of chicken wings

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Jezebel: Sure sounds like trans activist/filmmaker Reina Gossett owes David France an apology for her discredited allegations about his Marsha P. Johnson documentary

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The Hard Times: Morrissey accused of asexual harassment

OMG Blog: Win the new box set of "The Queen Is Dead" by the Smiths

Greg in Hollywood: What's more stunning, Fabian Rios's body or his face?

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The Film Experience: LAFCA honors Max von Sydow with career achievement award

Hunk du Jour: Could that T-shirt be any tighter, sir?

The Wall Street Journal: Prosecutors consider charging Russian officials in DNC hacking case

The New York Times: Billionaire owner shuts down DNAinfo and Gothamist a week after journalists unionize

Gr8er Days: What's a Rose Marie? A review of "Wait for Your Laugh"

Matthew's Island of Misfit Toys: Sexiest silver daddy ever?

Boy Culture: "You can't be a gay without a mustache these days."

Towleroad: The Three Gay Bears are back to sell more honey

Tennis Life: No Vika as Fed Cup final rosters unveiled

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Kitty of the Day: 

That's my high-school friend Yuki's new cat (Tiny Baby) and her newish hubby (Terry)

A Tribute to the Orlando 49

Ryan Murphy has directed a Human Rights Campaign-themed video featuring 49 stars describing the victims of the Orlando mass shooting. The names include Jane Fonda, Lady Gaga, Gerard Butler, Sofia Vergara, Chris Pine, Matt Bomer (pictured above) and many more. It's a moving tribute you can watch HERE.