Remains of the Day (05/02)

NYT: Was saddened to hear about the death of Gordon Lightfoot, whose music brought my brothers and me together in more ways than one, including one of our final outings before our Billy died. As my brother's widow put it, Gordon "was everything to Bill," so his passing feels personal. Thank you Gord, for all that Gold.

ABC News: Ugandan lawmakers pass new version of draconian anti-gay bill -- and hardly anyone seems to realize that these efforts are being championed by American rightwingers 

Back2Stonewall: Studio 54 opened this week in 1977

WSJ: In California, a John Marsh Davis-designed home comes up for sale for the very first time

Various: The person of interest in the murder of a gay neurosurgeon in Detroit has been released, which already has me worried that the crime could go unsolved. The victim's house was broken into over the weekend, which adds another similarity to the Robert Wone case. 

Various: Horrifying to think that the new wave classic "Valley Girl" came out 40 years ago. Seeing it in the summer of 1983 was a seminal moment in my youth -- and it's fun to see Josie Cotton with director Martha Coolidge at a recent screening in Los Angeles!

AC: I appreciate a muscle midget or any pocket gay, but heightism is a thing in the gay community

Washington Blade: Judge dismisses gay D.C. cop’s bias lawsuit

Rich Cohen: The glory days of the American mall

CBS News: Imagine being so depraved that you pretended someone tried to kidnap your own children just to get attention on social media

Team Starrfucker: Support AIDS/LifeCycle by shopping from the Beefcake Collection 

Greg in Hollywood: Lest you forgot that Robert Buckley is one of the cutest men alive

NYP: Retired baseball stud David Wright surprises bartender rocking his Mets jersey

Socialite Life: Matthew Lawrence fired from agency after refusing to strip for Oscar-winning director offering a Marvel role

Queerty: Hallmark’s cowboy drama just had its first gay kiss -- meet the hunky actor bringing the heat to ‘Ride’

Hot Cat of the Day: Claws out!

Remains of the Day (02/09)

Sounds like it's pretty clear no one involved in writing the constitution ever thought something so ridiculous as the idea that former officials couldn't be impeached. Plenty of precedent. Plenty of 'original intent' evidence. The 45 senators know they're lying.

— Josh Marshall (@joshtpm) February 9, 2021

Adam Kinzinger: "We’ll never move forward by ignoring what happened or refusing to hold accountable those responsible. That will embolden the few who led us here and dishearten the many who know America is better than this.” Watch the impeachment live HERE. 

Next up for Trump… pic.twitter.com/BGcnvu0uIc

— David Waldman-1, of Yorktown LLC™ (@KagroX) February 9, 2021

Ari Berman: Trump lawyer says impeachment was too "rushed" when they confirmed Amy Coney Barrett 8 days before election when 65 million had already voted 

“I’m here live, I’m not a cat,” says lawyer after Zoom filter mishap

“I can see that,” responds judge pic.twitter.com/HclKlAUwbM

— Lawrence Hurley (@lawrencehurley) February 9, 2021

First Zoom meeting I have ever found interesting 

Sen. Kevin Cramer made it clear today what he thought about Trump's second impeachment trial: "Welcome to the stupidest week in the Senate."

The Republican released a video criticizing Nancy Pelosi for using impeachment "flippantly" as a political tool https://t.co/0hdM7W6CQa pic.twitter.com/w8yFXr0lJh

— POLITICO (@politico) February 9, 2021 

Impartial jury member weighs in 

Gay Man’s Attacker Laughs in Victim’s Mother’s Face After Judge Spares Him Sentence for Brutal Bashing https://t.co/YG5DJnMXYT pic.twitter.com/TRUl3rvcCf

— Towleroad (@tlrd) February 9, 2021

This is what justice looks like for LGBTQ people 

Media are reporting that a gunman shot and wounded at least five people inside a Buffalo, Minnesota, healthcare clinic. The suspect, who’s been arrested, also allegedly placed explosives in the area. #mnleg https://t.co/EV94NBBRFk

— Shannon Watts (@shannonrwatts) February 9, 2021

Minneapolis Mayor McHottie: “There is an unspeakable depravity in doing harm to those who work to heal us. Those who have stepped up and risked their own health for ours."

UPDATE: The suspect in a Buffalo health clinic shooting involving multiple victims has been identified as 67-year-old Gregory Ulrich of Buffalo. | https://t.co/TEXKKXe6OP pic.twitter.com/00niJ668Tu

— WCCO - CBS Minnesota (@WCCO) February 9, 2021

In an emotional Tuesday afternoon press conference, Wright County officials said Ulrich is known to them, and 'has a history of being angry at health care' 

Senate votes 56-44 to proceed with Trump impeachment trial

Goodbye, Mr. Wright

David Wright took an emotional curtain call this weekend at Citi Field. 

Regular readers will recall the Mets third baseman was a LONGTIME LOVE of mine, that reached its peak when I finally found a coveted SHIRTLESS PIC of him in 2010. Enjoy your retirement, Davey.

Page 1 Roundup (09/10)

The Daily News: Increase in number of people dying from 9/11-related illnesses could result in victims’ fund running out of money

David Wright is still adorable

Heidi Klum and Tim Gunn say goodbye to 'Project Runaway' after 16 seasons

The Hill: LGBTQ journalism group apologizes after host refers to transgender and nonbinary attendees at event as 'things and its'

Towleroad: Gay man sues Farrah Fawcett’s son, says Redmond O’Neal beat him in brutal, homophobic attack: WATCH

New York Post: Les Moonves stepping down at CBS after new sex abuse claims surface

It’s shameful what the U.S. Open did to Naomi Osaka, writes Maureen Callahan

The New York Times: Trump says tariffs mean Ford can make new model at home -- Ford says it won’t

Williams picked the wrong time to make a good point about issues of gender equality in tennis, Juliet Macur writes

The Washington Post: Knock me over with a feather -- GOP candidate for Florida governor spoke at racially charged events

The Randy Report: Tyson Beckford heads back to Chippendales due to popular demand

And speaking of Chippendales, see how sexy Jaymes Vaughan did on the 'American Ninja Warrior' course

Vulture: Chris Pine’s penis dazzles audience at opening night of the Toronto Film Festival

The Wall Street Journal: Treasure hunter searches Rhine River -- for a steam engine

Remains of the Day (01/11)

Bammer47: Gee, I wonder why Jackie Yordan was a big deal in "A" list gay circles ...

Dlisted: Miss Johnny Weir is having none of Tonya Harding's redemption arc

Michael Stokes Photography: Dylan Powell in -- and nearly out of -- a singlet

The WoW Report: Before Hillary and the cookies, Debbie Harry had some ideas about being a housewife

Die Alone With Me: Gay of a certain age says goodbye to Colt calendars and hello to Raging Stallion

Deep Dish: That's the body for such skimpy briefs

TVLine: Ronan Farrow to create and host investigative documentaries for HBO -- he's so good at this, which makes it all the more ironic that he can't see how badly he's been duped by his closest subject

Towleroad: Anderson Cooper ridicules Donald's claim that news anchors sent letters praising him for running a meeting well

The Randy Report: "Fire and Fury" debuts at No. 1 on the New York Times best-sellers list

OMG Blog: Someone in Berlin has found a creative way to fight back against neo-Nazi swastikas

Hunk du Jour: In this get-up, I could see sexy Charles Wright in ONJ's "Physical" video

Homorazzi: You can call him Mrs. Ricky Martin now!

PinkNews: Anti-gay pastor receives standing ovation after admitting "sexual incident" with a 17-year-old

New York Post: Birtherism worked for Trump, why shouldn't disgraced Sheriff Joe Arpaio revive it for his campaign?

The Advocate: When E! News Daily anchor Steve Kmetko lifted the curtain on his gay life in broadcasting

The Daily News: Accused serial rapist Bill Cosby: "Pleae, don't put me on #MeToo"

It's Either Sadness or Euphoria: Reviews of Jamie Quatro's "Fire Sermon," Sarah Winman's "Tin Man," A.J. Finn's "The Woman in the Window," Matt Haig's "How to Stop Time," and Curtis Sittenfeld's "You Think It, I'll Say It"

Back2Stonewall: David Bowie's previously unreleased 1982 "Let's Dance" demo shared with public

Vogue: Serena Williams's harrowing childbirth story is just another reminder that doctors are kind of making it up as they go along (speak up for yourself!)

JoeMyGod: Manhattan Trump building battles to rip down name

HuffPost Queer Voices: I guess I wasn't kidding about recycling over at "Will & Grace 2.0"

The Gay Almanac: Court adviser says all EU countries must recognize same-sex couples

The Washington Post: More women accuse James Franco of inappropriate behavior

Boy Culture: Inside Trudie Styler's NYC movie premiere for "Freak Show"

Hot Cat of the Day: "What?"

On the Rag, Vol. 450

A weekly look at what's making news in the gay mags:

Gay Times (U.K.): Max Emerson and boyfriend fuel our thirst with shirtless snaps in London

QX (London): In praise of 21st century Madonna!

The Gay U.K.: David Gandy unveils his latest Marks and Spencer campaign!

HIV Plus: The ever-reliable Charlie Sheen says there are more poz stars in Hollywood.

Get Out!: Relationship goals with Victor and Javi.

Metro Weekly (D.C.): Anthony Rapp talks about playing a man obsessed, the years he spent in "Rent," and his historic role as a gay character on the new "Star Trek."

DNA (Australia): Luis Ansa flaunts what he's got -- and it's a lot.

Echo (Phoenix): This year's festival offers a diverse collection of ways to celebrate Pride.

Winq (U.K.): Ex-"Coronation Street" star Scott Wright shows off incredible 12-week body transformation.

Tetu (France): Toulouse: security costs threaten Pride 2017.

Out in Jersey: Catching up with "Fun Home" writer Alison Bechdel.

Grab (Chicago): Get your flower power with Roberto Gonzalez. 

Passport: How about a romantic getaway to the Sonoma Valley?

Q Salt Lake: Here comes the wedding issue.

MetroSource: Another long look at adolescent love in "Departure."

Attractive Men: Not sure what this even is, but I guess Unattractive Men didn't quite have the same ring to it.

Page 1 Roundup (06/03)

Please tell me my sexy slugger ex-hubby David Wright isn't out of the game forever ...

Watch HERE.

A Pennsylvania girl committed suicide because she was so tired of being bullied, and a black Staten Island teen died from asthma trying to flee a racist crew waving a gun screaming: "I'm gonna shoot you, n-----!" And you wonder why Trump is half the country's choice for president?

Hillary Clinton warns that Donald Trump’s ‘thin skin’ would set off war or economic crisis ...

American finds fame, and lots of cockroaches in Hanoi ...

Underoos Never Looked So Sexy

If this counts as rookie hazing for the Mets, then call me a frat boy!

Form l. to r.: Savannah Sand Gnats manager Jose Leger in The Flash, Sean Gilmartin in Skeletor, Steven Matz in Sueprman, Erik Goeddel in Boba Fett, Michael Conforto in Ewoks, Kevin Plawecki in Captain America, Dilson Herrera in Shazam, Logan Verrett in Batman, Hansel Robles in Darth Vader and Noah Syndergaard in He-Man.

Now if only SEXY David Wright would show up as Aquaman!

Cheers to 10 Years!

Via Freedom to Marry:

Please join us in celebrating ten years of the freedom to marry, which began in Massachusetts on May 17, 2004 after a landmark court decision. We’ll commemorate Freedom to Marry’s success with a theatrical showcase and cocktail reception.

MONDAY, APRIL 28
7:00-11:00PM AT SIGNATURE THEATRE
480 WEST 42ND STREET

Information and tickets HERE.

With Master of Ceremonies CYNTHIA NIXON
SHOWCASE WILL FEATURE:
Debut film adaptation of original poem “Until We Could,” written in celebration of Freedom to Marry's 10th Anniversary, by RICHARD BLANCO 2012 Presidential Inaugural Poet
Film by Sundance directors DAVID LOWERY & YEN TAN (Ain’t Them Bodies Saints, Pit Stop)
with performances by BEN FOSTER & ROBIN WRIGHT (Lone Survivor, House of Cards)
Original composition by Tony Award nominee ANDREW LIPPA (I Am Harvey Milk, Big Fish, The Addams Family) performed by Tony Award winner LAURA BENANTI (Gypsy, The Sound of Music Live!)
Choreographed dance by MacArthur Fellow KYLE ABRAHAM performed by his modern dance company Abraham.In.Motion
Special remarks from political strategist and commentator MARGARET HOOVER
Special Thanks to Our Producer PETER SPEARS