Page 1 Roundup (12/16)

The Daily News: Mayor de Blasio’s use of NYPD security detail on failed presidential campaign probed

 Between blaming the victim (Tessa Majors) and naming the underage suspect, it doesn't seem like a lot has been learned since the horrific Central Park Five and Preppy Murder cases

Celebrity kids who look just like their famous relatives

The Randy Report: I must say this this "Grease" reunion got me a little choked up

Deadline: Danny Aiello dies: Oscar-nominated ‘Do The Right Thing’ and ‘Moonstruck’ actor was 86

Greg in Hollywood: Don Johnson is still sexy at 70

Twitter: Dear Dems: Bernie Sanders could get elected tomorrow and we could hold on to the House AND eke out a narrow majority in the Senate and Medicare-for-All would still have zero chance of happening — so not sure demonizing any of the candidates over it is worth the effort. #eyeontheball

TV Line: Hallmark Channel reverses decision to remove same-sex wedding ads

The WoW Report: Levonia Jenkins on her new Xmas show at the Stonewall and working with comedy royalty

Towleroad: New Argentine president’s drag queen son rocked a Rainbow Flag pocket square at the inauguration last week

Jay Rosen: Spot-on thread by an NYU journalism professor on The New York Times' reckless bothsides-ism.



New York Post: Harvey Weinstein: I deserve pat on back when it comes to women

Officials looking into ‘white power’ hand signs at Army-Navy football game

How soon before Trump takes out a full-page ad demanding the execution of the teen suspects?

The Washington Post: Roundup of the most outlandish claims of 2019

Chris Wallace wants journalists to push for the truth. But Fox News often traffics in propaganda.

The New York Times: Schumer proposes that Bolton and Mulvaney testify in Senate impeachment trial

In 2020 census, big efforts in some states. In others, not so much.

How a band of seasoned cinephiles plans to save the movie house

The Wall Street Journal:  Got a face like a leather handbag? Missing teeth? You could be an extra on ‘Lord of the Rings’

Why wait? Whisky is aging fast

Page 1 Roundup (04/22)

The Daily News: Citi Bike riders hurt on faulty e-bikes lawyer up, describe grotesque injuries

Ukraine follows in U.S. footsteps, elects TV clown with no experience to be its leader

 Three mountain climbers, including one American, confirmed dead in Canadian avalanche

59-year-old creep sexually assaulted teen after luring him with dating app

Grindr: What this guy said was shitty, but I have to say I have gotten numerous bitchy messages for not responding

Rolling Stone: Mueller report sinks Trump’s approval rating to new 2019 low

Twitter: What kind of monster tosses seven newborn puppies into a Dumpster and walks away?

Vulture: The best thing about this "Saved by the Bell" reunion is Kelly Kapowski's hot hubby

ABC News: Judge finalizes $25 million settlement for 'victims of Donald Trump's fraudulent university'

New York Post: Sri Lankan government knew possible bombing was coming

Ohio teen missing for a week found buried in shallow grave -- is there a gay connection?

Pete Buttigieg compares Bernie supporters and Trump fans

Pride Media CEO Nathan Coyle abruptly resigns to helm Ford Modeling Agency

Towleroad: High school yearbook reveals Pete Buttigieg was declared ‘Most Likely to Be President’

The New York Times: Death toll in Sri Lankan terrorist attack tops 300; about 500 injured

The Wall Street Journal: I guess it's no longer "Netflix and chill" 

Greg Louganis Documentary Premieres on HBO Tonight

Here are some photos from the New York premiere of "Back on Board: Greg Louganis," which debuts on HBO TONIGHT (Tuesday, August 4) at 10 p.m. ET/PT. As good as it looks, I'm having a hrard time believing it can compete with the made-for-TV biopic starring Mario Lopez's Speedo.

UPDATE:

Ha ha! Mario approves :-)

Beachy Keen

Went with friends to see "Bayside: The Musical" on a recent Saturday night. Although I'm way too old to have "grown up" with "Saved by the Bell" -- "The Real Live Brady Bunch" is obviously my sweet spot -- but I was part of the population who discovered the show in reruns in the early '90s, which led to a prime-time ""College Years" followup. The show was sort of a witless update of "Ferris Bueller's Day Off." But with Mark-Paul Gosselaar as its leading man -- and A.C. Slater as his hunky partner in crime -- it was like cat nip for every girl and gay man who came across it, and ripe for a parody. "Bayside: The Musical" doesn't disappoint, far smarter and, of course, in on the joke. The actors playing Zack and Slater aren't shy about taking their shirts off -- and even when he's dressed, A.C. is in a singlet (thank god) -- but it's the young woman playing Jessie who steals the show, with her multiple addictions -- caffeine-pills, studying, getting into Stanford -- and impromptu "Showgirls" moments. I won't lie, I didn't get all of the inside jokes (make sure you refresh your memory as to who Tori was). But the tickets are cheap, and if you're a little bit younger than me -- OK, a lot younger than me -- you'll have a great time. And even if you're just a casual fan, there's enough here -- including some surprisingly clever songs -- to enjoy. Tickets and show information HERE.

Saved by the Briefs

Attention-starved Mario Lopez made good on his (losing) Super Bowl bet, "streaking" through the Grove shopping mall in Los Angeles -- save for a Ravens helmet and matching undies.

20 Greatest Sports Moments on 'Saved by the Bell'

That beach volleyball game did change my life, but I'd be lying if I didn't admit that A.C. Slater in a singlet was pretty much all I could think about in the early '90s. See 'em all HERE. 

Did you read that Zack Morris just got married?

A Brief Chat With Mario Lopez

Mario Lopez sits down with the Advocate and the results do little to dispel the gay rumors about him HERE.

McSandy

 

 

If a shirtless Zack Morris (Mark-Paul Gosselaar) or young A.C. Slater (Mario Lopez) aren't enough to get you to watch this 1991 "Saved by the Bell" beach volleyball clip, then maybe a fresh Eric "McSteamy" Dane as a would-be date rapist will. Hat tip to the L.A. Rag Mag boys.

Beach Boy: Mario Lopez

Can't argue with that ...

Rock Hudson Mario Lopez and the Hooters Mom

Don't get me wrong. I like me some A.C. Slater as much as the next gal. But there's something awfully staged about these "oh, you caught me out!" photos with what the National Enquirer calls a "Hooters bombshell." (What's up with the Happy Meal cup?) We're being told that ladies' man Mario Lopez is cheating on his "Dancing With the Stars" partner Karina Smirnoff with this chick, but strangely these photos just make me think he's saving the last dance for Zack.

(Credit: David Perel/National Enquirer)

Mario Lopez Makes 'Em Sweat

These jogging photos of Mario Lopez have made the rounds, but I still couldn't resist posting them here. Would you rather I just post this new photo of him with Jack-Jack and the Incredibles?

Saved by the Bell

 

 

  Mario Lopez was hot as a wrestler and hot as a diver. He's even hotter training as a boxer.