Remains of the Day (09/19)

People: Comedian Corey O'Brien opens up about addiction, life with former NFL star Ryan Russell

AP: Sarah McLachlan talks Lilith Fair, her first new album in 11 years and yes, that ASPCA commercial

Magnolia: Russell Tovey looked especially f**kable last night at the NYC premiere for "Plainclothes," which opens today at the IFC Center with special Q&As all weekend long 

P.S. Russell Tovey wants another season of "Looking" just as much as I do. Too bad every bitchy queen on the planet had to shit all over the show, which I just re-watched and blown away all over again

GQ: How podcasts (and plastic surgery) are shaping male beauty standards

Saturday 'Stache: When your thighs are so thicc no one notices your flavor saver

Racquet: Björn Borg -- who recently revealed that he's been battling aggressive prostate cancer -- has a new memoir out. But don't expect to learn much, writes Alec Dent, the book is "as evasive as the man himself"

Threads: The (hunky) rainbow connection

The Advocate: The ageless Robert Redford, a heartthrob and LGBTQ ally all his life, began his career with a gayish role

CNN: U.S. asks Supreme Court to let it limit passport sex marker choice for trans and nonbinary Americans

People: How is this any different from Rachel Dolezal?

Speedo Sunday: Someone bought a small when he need a large

Attitude: Jack Falahee reveals fitness progress ahead of homoerotic thriller release

Queerty: Now that everyone’s hot for for Pierson Fodé, watch him go gay-for-pay in this 2015 rom-com

Lavender: The first single Belinda Carlisle bought was "Aquarius" by the 5th Dimension 

Out: Chord Overstreet claims he shot an unreleased full-frontal Playgirl shoot during "Glee"

TTL: Kind of surprised to hear that Roger Federer says he’s open to starting a "Fedal" seniors tour with Rafa Nadal

Out: Malta is the secret Pride destination where gays are going wild

Attitude: As Madonna fans make Courtney Love comparisons in new album reveal, a look back at the stars’ rocky history 

Pride: Dylan Efron shakes his cakes in a sexy dance on "Dancing With the Stars" and gays are obsessed

Men's Health: Frank Grillo exposes the shocking truth about celebrities’ secret steroid use: "They all do it.” 

Instinct: Former teen heartthrob Matt Dallas has been hitting the gym

The Hill: Kamala Harris reveals first choice for running mate was Pete Buttigieg but says America wasn't ready for it, Naturally, the left has the entirely wrong take about her completely wise decision.

GCN: Susan Xenarios, leader in the crime victim movement and longtime LGBTQ ally, dies at 79

Hot Cat of the Day: Hang in there, Orange Peel!

After All: Celebrating the series premiere of "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" 55 years ago today. The show ran for 7 seasons on CBS and won 29 Emmy Awards.

Kathy Griffin: Everyone's favorite kooky aunt is taking her new face on the road

RIP: Sonny Curtis, Crickets guitarist who wrote "I Fought the Law," "More Than I Can Say" and "Love Is All Around" -- aka the theme song for "The Mary Tyler Moore Show" -- has died at 88 after a short illness. Learn the genesis of the MTM theme HERE.

On the Rag, Vol. 875

This week's rag 'n' mag roundup features Aaron Fuller, Artemus Muah, Rock Biggs, Jackie Beat, Andy Bell and more -- plus I've added publications from the 10+ biggest cities in the country BELOW.

Remains of the Day (09/17)

Page Six: Christopher Schwarzenegger shows off new physique on a boat with Chris Pratt ... read more about his stunning transformation HERE.

The Caftan Chronicles: OutWeek's 1989-1991 run transformed Trad Media's coverage of gays. Gabriel Rotello was its unlikely founder.

 NYT: What's with all the beards?

SCMP: Hong Kong authorities are considering administrative measures to protect the rights of same-sex couples after a bill to recognize such partnerships was rejected by the legislature

Wrestle Wednesday: Eddie couldn't wait to take his singlet off

AP: Prosecutors say they’ll ask the Supreme Court to restore conviction in Etan Patz missing child case

Washington Blade: U.N. urges Mongolia to do more to protect LGBTQ rights

MetroWeekly: A gay man and a Muslim man sued after Ohio’s BMV banned their customized plates referencing their identities

Gr8er Days: Marilyn Knowlden, pre-Code child actor, dies at 99

Variety: "Grease" star Didi Conn and Austin P. McKenzie lead indie LGBTQ dramedy "Actual Nobodies"

SCMP: Japan trans woman proud of her transition from baseball player to nightclub hostess

NYT: Love, drugs and a fashion breakup worth $95 million

Out: "Plainclothes" star Russell Tovey embraces Daddy era; Tom Blyth admits "massive talent crush" on him

SL Tablet: For anyone who has a “bachelor uncle” or an aunt with a “roommate” 

WUSA: North Dakota newspaper columnist whose Olive Garden review went viral dies at 99

Hot Cat of the Day: Robert Redford and the Sundance cat

The Way He Was: Robert Redford Dies at 89

 

I think everyone of a certain age is reeling from the news that Robert Redford died this morning. As my sister-in-law said, it's weird to be "shocked" that an 89-year-old is no longer with us, but I guess it's hard to accept when someone who has been around your entire life -- and your mother's -- is gone. 

I have a little story about the Hollywood legend I was going to share, but since it happened to several of us at an old job and my friend/former colleague Jesse beat me to the punch, and rather nicely, I will let him do the heavy lifting. I don't really have anything new to add -- I'm the Pervez Musharraf connection in the tale! -- so here you go: 

When I was working at the New York Times, one afternoon word spread in excited whispers and interdepartmental phone calls that ROBERT REDFORD WAS IN THE BUILDING. Having famous people in the New York Times building was not unusual, although they tended more toward political figures than movie stars. One of my coworkers once got on an elevator to find himself sharing it with Pakistani dictator Pervez Musharraf and his security detail. I once nearly bumped into then-gubernatorial-candidate Eliot Spitzer while making a coffee run to the main newsroom. As ostensibly jaded New Yorkers, we were all officially blasé about celebrities. But this was different. ROBERT REDFORD was different. What we heard was that he was in for an interview with Frank Rich, and the two of them were at that moment up in the cafeteria having coffee. The NYT cafeteria (this was in the old building, on 43rd Street) was generally a quiet place in the afternoon, which is probably why Rich figured it would be safe to take his guest there. Funnily enough, though, a whole lot of people from throughout the building suddenly realized they needed a snack. By the time I got up there, there was already a long line at the food counter. And as promised, over against the windows, chatting quietly at a table, were Frank Rich and Robert Redford. Like everyone in line, I allowed myself only quick glances, no gawking. And of course nobody approached the table. We were professionals. How did he look? He would have been close to 70 at this point. His hair was a sandy mixture of gray and reddish-brown (who knows or cares how much was "natural"). He was wearing black jeans and a black T-shirt, leaning back easily in his chair. He looked like Robert Redford. He looked amazing.

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RIP, Bob. There'll never be a more beautiful man -- or a more perfect picture than the one he so richly deserved winning an Oscar for directing.

Send me your favorite HERE.

Tennis Tuesday: Carlos Alcaraz

While the internet has largely moved on to the Spanish superstar's shirtless practice session, this one is for reader Jim66, who knew Carlos's latest obscene stretch act should have been last week's Tennis Tuesday but had no way of knowing that my phone had failed as I tried to capture the moment. Luckily, Sky Sports documented it all, which you can see BELOW.

Remains of the Day (09/15)

Instinct: Matt Bomer is an executive producer for the AIDS documentary "Cashing Out," which examines the moral complexities of buying the life-insurance policies of HIV positive men

MetroWeekly: Judge quashes subpoena demanding trans medical records

Socialite Life: David Hernandez bares his soul and turns pain into purpose with "feel it all"

Tennis: Luka Doncic buys Maria Sharapova's $25 million mansion in Manhattan Beach, Calif.

ABC7: Where was "shirtless dude" when I was riding the bus to school every morning?

HuffPost: During a night of hazing, Tanner Aiello confessed a dark secret to his pledge brothers that changed everything

BAR: Gay Democrat Dakarai Larriett says he is confident he will be next U.S. senator from Alabama

Attitude: JoJo Siwa is about to become the luckiest queer on earth(!)

MNPP: I know you're Criterion, but what am I?!

Blobby's Blog: Has there ever been anyone else with the last name Hitler?

GLAAD: From “Hacks” to “The Traitors,” LGBTQ stars shine at the 2025 Emmy Awards

Greg in Hollywood: Watch Jeff Hiller accept Emmy for supporting actor in a comedy series for “Somebody Somewhere”

BAR: Colton Ford autopsy shows he died of an ecstasy overdose

Washington Blade: State Department urged to restore LGBTQ-specific information in human rights reports

OMG Blog!: Thanos Tokakis goes full-frontal and rear in "Little Things That Went Wrong" (he wasn't one of them)

People: I see Grant Show's as f**kable as ever

GCN: Divided 11th Circuit rejects Title VII challenge to employer’s denial of coverage for gender-affirming surgery

Out: Cooper Koch's shirtless poolside pics have gays in a frenzy

AP: What does fashion have to do with Freud? Exhibition in New York breaks down the connection.

Just Jared: If she doesn't want him, I'll take him off her hands

Hot Cat of the Day: I wonder if this little cutie will be making a cameo on "Dancing With the Stars"

A little respect: Erasure fans rejoice! Tanninger Entertainment is set to develop the long-anticipated "Oh l’amour -- The Erasure Musical," described as "a bold new theatrical work featuring music and lyrics of the iconic British synth-pop band duo Vince Clarke and Andy Bell." Keep tabs on this work in progress HERE. 

RIP: Bobby Hart, hit songwriter for the Monkees and others, dead at 86