🌈 Dr. Richard Madden & Brandon Flynn: Part 48

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Timeline ?

Why does the timeline need to be linked every time? If you’ve opened it once, it’s still saved in your google drive under recent files.

Danke!

I'm still trying to process seeing B at Richard's graduation alongside his family. What a day!

Yes it was really sweet :) Brandon looks so proud of Richard. Next up is the Elton John party in Paris, San Diego comic con cast revealed and the Emmy Nomination announcement!

R5 reverse the order but yes haha

I can’t believe it’s been almost 4 days since they’ve been active on ig (minus the 1 pride related like from Brandon yesterday). It’s nice they’ve been able to disconnect. Wish I could lol

Richard likes to go into the Scottish woods to disconnect, maybe they did that.

god dam theyr a cute couople so in love

Reposting this just because

I think spending quality time with Richard’s family in Scotland must have been fun that they don’t need to distract themselves with SM.

Ah...hope they are adventuring and Madden is showing Brandon his fave places. Chest.

Goddamn. I felt like I’ve blocked this thread thirty times. Is the same one coming back over and over, or are you obsessive bitches filling up a thread every day?

Anyone nervous for the Emmy nominations?? I got disappointed he was subbed for the BAFTA nom so I don’t want to get my hopes up..

R599 From last post.

Nobody is OBSESSED with them going anywhere.

Why wouldn't they go back to the US? That is their HOME. We've gotten plenty from LA. What are you on

Did anyone hear that weird whiny quacking sound?

R14 I wouldn’t say nervous. It’s just an award. As nice as it would be for him to be nominated, it doesn’t make his achievement and good work any less valid. I still think the GG win was way bigger.

Sorry I got to ask this.

Is this thread just two sad people making this whole relationship up in their minds, or is it a datalounge parody?

R14 I wouldn’t say I’m nervous for him now, but closer to nominations day I probably will be a a little bit, yeah. Like you I’m very mindful of that BAFTA snub. I don’t really have any hope he’ll actually WIN the award but I really want the nomination for him.

See guys that’s why we always need the timeline in the thread because people like R18 will assume we are making this relationship up in our minds.

R18 is a troll trying to get a reaction. Stop feeding the trolls. They've been in these threads before. But yes ia we should have the timeline in every post

R20 they don’t actually give a shit though. Anyone who comes here just to be a dick isn’t gonna actually go into the timeline and care to read it

R14 Yes. Fingers crossed!

Yeah I don't think the timeline would change a troll's mind. Just block it.

48 threads about these two? Why on earth?

R16 Nope. I’m immune to whiny little bitches.

R20 Just hit the block button on them

I ship them, but sometimes the behavior here can be positively disturbing

Wasn't it decided that the timeline was invasive?

At least most of us don’t use the word “ship” when talking about them. Yikes.

r28 Yet you use the word ship?

R30 They probably read R&B fanfic too

r29 Anything "decided" by a few posters on an anonymous forum is kind of void.

Does shipping mean worship? If it means relationship, it's sort of redundant. "I ship Beyonce & Jay-Z". "Well, they're married, dear."

I had no idea they were on a ship! How romantic it’s probably a gay pride cruise with other famous closeted gay couples.

I thought the reason we decided to create a timeline is because the posters outside of this thread made a post about us complaining that we are bunch of prancing ponies who based everything on their relationship on the the first set of pics and they want to talk to the webmaster to get rid of us?

I hope it's not like that sad cruise ship documentary. I only saw the trailer but it made me want to jump overboard.

(Is it too early to remake Overboard with R&B? Brandon would be Goldie, obviously.)

Ship: To endorse a romantic relationship Gate keeping comments on a gay thread: deranged, disturbed behavior employed by sad, lonely and fat people.

Shipping is a fandom term that’s used for fictional couples. Like “I ship so and so” means that you think they’re cute together and fantasize about them being a couple but they aren’t really one.

I bet the person who said they “ship” them is also the same person who said they were following R & B’s “storyline”. Can we avoid that level of cringe please?

ship: usually two people who you ship. meaning that you either want them to become an item, kiss or enter into a romantic/sexual relationship or all of the above. usually when you ship someone, you smile when they interact somehow or become extremely giddy when they do something together.

Imagine being such a sad and boring person that you go onto a forum thread of something that bothers you (still not sure why people are so bothered lol) and continue to post annoying messages. Like get a hobby or an interest maybe?

Thanks a lot. Now I have this song in my head. (It’s a good song, though.)

I bet thew gatekeeper of this thread is fat, lonely and ugly. Also shame on the pathetic gay who endorses the actions of four sad fat fraus.

I also thought “I ship’ was a term given to people who were under psychiatric care :-

“I shipped him” pertaining to that boat in Neverland the lost boys were always trying to enter.

r44 Yet you're the one saying you ship them so lol

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R44 They are people who didn’t even know Datalounge existed until they were googling Richard Madden and saw an original thread. They have now decided the entire site is for them, without realising the type of comments they see from “outsiders” are not trolling, but simply what we do here!

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Is that Richard getting all that cum spunked out on him?

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Awesome! I wonder if Richard and Brandon have had their first group session yet?

I hear that guy who wrote Game of Thrones (and who looks like Junior Gorg from Fraggle Rock) has invited him to one of his men only parties!

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If you're going to spam you could at least put some effort in and choose different gifs.

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r59 That would require too much wit.

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I ship the spammer

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R59 Cum and group sex gifs and photos are never regarded as spam on Datalounge, they are intact gifts from his lord above. It’s in fact a tradition that goes back centuries to the first ever Shipper who discovered there was no lube at the inn!

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If he's a doc he can fix that won my eye!

Brandon and Richard watching this thread like

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Why come to this thread and complain aren’t you DL old timers used to it by now starting with Dominic and Elijah in 2001? This time it’s a real relationship and it’s not wistful thinking it’s more of the fact we want to know what will happen next since It’s a very rare situation because Richard is a rising star who is about to make it big....

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Good Ship Lollypop

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God, I love Tiny Tim.

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Richard and Brandon have just been spotted at Pride!

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Nick Cave's Ship

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Our favourite real life couple’s theme tune

R40 that was an unfortunate autocorrect from “story” to “storyline.” As in “following the news story,” not “following a fictional scripted romance.” Thread filled up before I noticed how bad that sounded.

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Trolls alert.

r71 I see. So it's the same obsessive behaviour as with the tunblr fangirls. Two sides on the same coin.

Yeah, we know you're a tumblerina posing as a gay guy lol

R104 Totally. It’s two sides on the same coin. I love old expressions like two sides on the same coin

I admit as a frequent poster to these threads that DL might not be the right place for us to be pro-Richard and Brandon. If we were criticizing or rooting for their demise then this would be the right place. It’s the paradox of this place.

From all the countless threads of male-male pairings: Dom and Elijah, Jake Gyllenhaal and Austin Nichols, the saga of toothy tile and his boyfriend, Aaron Rodgers and his roommate, football boyfriends in love, Armie and his co-star thing,Luke Evans and Jon k, Lee pace and Richard Armitage Ect ......this is the one they complain about??? puleeze!!

Btw the lee pace and Richard exceed ours and they were only spotted one time every 6 months

R108 that's because the people who posted on those threads weren't as annoying, entitled and boring as you all are.

I wish there was another pro R&B place to discuss.

I admit I haven't frequent DL in years but found myself back here when the neck grabbing photos surfaced

R108 there are a lot of complaints about some of those too.

R109 Those are all filled with non-DL types. You just chose this one to troll on.

God all these thought these two were actually spotted at London Pride or something... trolls though, smh

R110 if there is I'd be happy for it. Someone make a private forum. Plenty of free ones out there.

R109. Trollers should leave this discussion. Take your bad energy and hating elsewhere.

R107 we are staying put , no one is going drive us away, I already list all the previous male-male pairings from DL , like I said they should be used to it by now. This is not a ship we are not prancing ponies, it’s about the discussion on Richard and how he will handle his relationship with Brandon moving forward as his star raise.... it’s very rare in lgbt history and Hollywood and general and I believe it’s important..

r106 I guess it helps being old enough to remember using coins. LOL

I go away for 45 min and come back to 75 new posts, 65 of which I can’t see because they’ve already been blocked lol.. god how sad are these people my lord. All they’re doing is making us get closer to the next thread so ¯_(ツ)_/¯ lol

[quote] I admit as a frequent poster to these threads that DL might not be the right place for us to be pro-Richard and Brandon.

[quote] I wish there was another pro R&B place to discuss.

I've said before that LSA would be a more apt place for R&B. There certainly would be no marauding ejaculate to fend off. There are LSA posters on this very thread who could starts one over there but they don't for some reason. For example, there's both a Kit Harrington Dragging thread and a Kit Harrington Appreciation thread. An R&B thread would hardly get deleted.

Sorry but A private forum is a bad idea they tried it with Lee Pace and Richard Armitage but it just didn’t work out and the posters were only 3 people... we not going anywhere..

Gotta love the troll who then poses as a non-troll criticising the trolls lol. And they call us psycho yikes

I have a feeling Brandon secretly hates America

I honestly think R&B are hiking somewhere in the Scottish highlands.

Fat fraus has no place here. Your pussy stinks.

Is Richard going to post about his honorary degree? So many good pics for him to post.

A private forum? No one has suggested a private forum.

R124 Mary! The illiteracy in your post is showing.

As much as I find some of the threads on DL troubling I find LSA equally troubling. I say ignore the trolls, block them and just continue as usual.

[quote] I have a feeling Brandon secretly hates America

Has he licked any donuts?

R125 He's too busy with Brandon to post! He's going to post it when they have time and Brandon is going to comment with something cute! I can't wait.

The main celeb forum of LSA is pretty casually homophobic. There are sub forums, though. The vibe is different in those. It's also a better designed site. It's certainly more suitable for ladies.

Has Brandon linked the Variety article?

R122 Brandon is simply getting payback for the tyrannical abuse the American Colonies suffered under British rule - he rides that British dick so good that they never see it coming when he turns around and robs them blind.

R127 that’s the same person who said they “ship them but the behavior here sometimes is positively disturbing” lmao .. well now we know the “shipper” is also the “Fat Frau” spammer

R132 No. He liked a posts someone else did about it though.

r131 Yes I agree. I have read threads there but the general feel there often has made me uncomfortable.

Has he liked any Honorary degree posts?

I love how bitter the 3 trolls are tbh. Just let them stew in their misery and bring us closer to the next thread. We’re not leaving.

R137 No as I said upthread they’ve been mia for 4 days except one pride post that Brandon liked yesterday.

They haven't online for days! Except for one like from B yesterday. That's it for almost a week now.

R137 Nope. Richard hasn't been on since the ceremony. B was on once but only liked one post, from Richard's friend Daniel he was with at the Versace show. Missed opportunity to like R's stylist's post about it, tut tut B!

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r141 Probably just snuck a peak on the toilet because if R isn't fucking B to kingdom come R's mom and sisters are occupying his time. And he's too polite to be on SM while charming R's family. And now the Scottish highland. No internet connection.

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When they are back in LA I wonder if they'll get papped and if DM is going to call Brandon "roommate" again or "allegedly boyfriend" next time they write about them...

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R151 Yeah wouldn’t be surprised if they did go hiking yesterday or today since it’s nice out now. The last time they were in Scotland was January so not really the best weather for that.

r153 Yes I wonder who will be the first one to say it. I have a feeling it won't be long, just look at that GQ article.

I still feel like most of these media sources will hesitate to use the word boyfriend until or if Richard himself comes out or discusses the relationship. It’ll probably continue as roommates or close friends for now.

R153,The pap pics in America seems to stop after Rocketman was released in theaters. I think they will get pap again if he gets nominated for an Emmy or when he will be officially cast in the Eternals

R165 yeah I think it’s more likely we’ll get the sneaky fan pics treatment for a bit

Rocketman was released on May 31, and they were mostly out of the country since then.

R165 I’m glad they were seen out in LA atleast twice (with Richard walking Charlie and Brandon following him and Richard at the restaurant taking a picture with that one fan who obviously did not want to say B was there in the IG comments) and were still not papped even following the NYT article. I just think the paps are probably bored of seeing them do the same thing compared to the first 3 sets of photos we got of them lolol. And Richard wears that black tea and jean combo far too much for them to do anything with those pictures.

They haven't really been in the states after rocketman promo except the time R passed Boston to head straight for his man. And they likely didn't go out much to get papped.

Imagine being a straight girl fighting for the right to post bullshit here! Talk about being a shit person!

Like I know that 99.9% of trolls are just being assholes for the sake of being assholes (god bless the internet) but anyone who is actually annoyed these threads exist ... like why?? These two guys are just out here living their lives, being together and enjoying it - why the hell would we not want to discuss and celebrate that? Part 48 of a thread on real life couple versus part 65 of Armie Hammer & Friends/Timmothee Chalamet & Friends - when will Armie wake up and leave his wife and kids for Timmy!!! —- yes I wonder which one is more dumb.

R168 the paparazzi don't get bored of taking the same pics lol. In LA it will probably happen once they are back to their usual routine.

R171 you sound deranged.

The GQ article was such a surprise that I can't help to wonder if R's PR team as given an indication that talk about R being bi or dating B is okay.

I just find it sweet that as soon as Richard arrive in La he walked Charlie.

Would it be possible to sue, like Liberace did?

I hope he didn't walk him to the pound.

R164 , yes the media will continue to call them roommate or friends until Richard come out. Look at Anderson Cooper and his ex Benjamin Maisani, before Anderson came out, the media called Ben his friend.

R175 I still love that Brandon is clearly okay with Richard taking care of his beloved dog and walking him even sometimes while he’s at another store...these two are legit the stereotypical weho gay couple with their cute pup

I hope we'll get to see Charlie with his dads soon!

R178, same with Kristen Stewart and her live in assistant/gal pal Alicia.

The media will continue to be careful but Richard wouldn't sue, first because he specifically was unbothered by the question about Brandon and second because he's not hiding.

Maybe his team will give them the okay to call Brandon his "boyfriend"

Sure, why not? Anything seems possible, back in April people were predicting beards and never seeing them together again. And so far expectations have been defied.

R174 I doubt it, the writer sounded bitter to me. Basically called him a closet case

The more I think about it if Richard would actually confirm his bisexuality I think he'd be a star in UK. Even a bigger one than now. He wouldn't just be a movie star he'd be incredibly influential overall in British society.

R183 Eh, I feel like they probably won’t for now. Not because I think Richard is trying to hide B or anything, but just because I feel like they both hated the media storm around their relationship, and (rather than calling more attention to them by making any changes) seems to me both want things as low key as possible in that area, which, for now at least, they’ve settled back into being. Now, that was, as has been said, helped a lot by the fact that they’ve been mostly travelling since the NYT profile, not spending a lot of time in America, and I reckon the media haven’t been paying as much attention to see that they’ve been together all this time wherever they’ve been. I guess we’ll just see what things are like once they’re both back in LA. But I feel like they seem to be really happy with how things are right now.

R186 I don’t think he wants it to define him like that though from the things I’ve seen him say about sexuality

R188 I know but I still think it would make him huge.

R188 Agreed. I think he doesn’t want to be any kind of icon or anything like that, it just doesn’t seem to be for him. I think he just wants to act in his roles, achieve success in his career, and keep his private life, and relationships in his romantic life, as private and low key as possible.

[quote]they don’t actually give a shit though. Anyone who comes here just to be a dick isn’t gonna actually go into the timeline and care to read it

I agree with the other users that we should link the timeline in every thread. Especially that new people can immediately see it. It's not only for trolls. Also, not everyone has Google Drive so even if people opened the timeline before the link is not automatically saved for everyone.

It will be interesting to see how this all pans out if or hopefully when they reach 1 or even 2 year mark.

F.ex. Lee acknowledges that he's in a relationship with a man though he never mentions Matt Foley's name. I wonder if R&B might do similar thing.

Didn’t someone who ran an RM fan account comment in a previous thread that the reason she and others decided to keep B and R private is because some journalist were going around asking them questions about their relationship?? I guessed the journalist is doing an expose soon on Richard..

Would a journalist use the Timeline for their expose?

R193 Which expose should he do? It's nothing scandalous and there aren't any kissing or handholding photos of them. A journalist would surely not write an article about "Richard and Brandon are a real couple, they travel together and Brandon went to his ceremony in Scotland". That's laughable. People have already seen the photos of them walking together. For an expose you need something new and scandalous to "expose" someone. There's nothing to expose.

I think you can be relatively certain gossip staff, more respectable journalists and R&B PR team have all read the timeline.

An exposé on a couple who is out there living their lives together? Lol

R193 that poster also referenced the Daily Mail which I personally would not call a journalistic outlet

They might try to use the overlap with Ellie. "Cheating Lothario" is always a popular angle. I doubt Ellie would give them any juicy quotes, though.

R197 Right? I think people here on DL are treating this relationship as more scandalous than people outside of this thread see it. And people apparently have no idea what an exposé is.

I can't help to think that certain posters here want to prevent that the timeline is posted in every thread for whatever reason.

[quote]Didn’t someone who ran an RM fan account comment in a previous thread that the reason she and others decided to keep B and R private is because some journalist were going around asking them questions about their relationship??

I actually don't believe that there were several journalists who asked several fan accounts questions about the relationship. Perhaps there was one DM to one account (if even) and that's it. It's just an excuse for those fan accounts to "keep the relationship private" and to not post about it because they don't want it to be a big thing in the fandom.

R198, oh god that’s even worst if it’s one of the DailyMail writers going around the RM fan accounts for an expose about them ....because both Brandon and especially Richard reads the DM, he even hides his cigarette now after DM posted his smoking pics and was criticized about it.

[quote] because they don't want it to be a big thing in the fandom.

But isn't that Richard's wish as claimed by someone upthread? He's about the work.

I also believe Brandon was talking about DM on that Variety interview when he mentioned the outrages headlines they produced...

Yeah I don' t see RM making any kind of official coming out statement in the near future and some people (not me) will obviously continue to have criticism about that - which is fine - when it comes down to it of course, it's his life and his choice. He's in an interesting and vulnerable place in his career - and I also think it's clear he's someone who wants to keep his career and personal life separate. I also keep thinking about how much easier a situation this would be IF his relationship with Brandon was more casual. Brandon very well could have just been RM's LA fuck buddy - whenever he happens to have to be in LA, they hang out and hook up. That would have been shitty for Brandon, but that could have been the limit of their relationship. But nope though - I think it's safe to say it's obvious (lol) that RM cares way more about Brandon than that and ultimately does not want to disrespect him nor hurt their relationship - by going out of his way to "hide."

Hope I won't be abused terribly for going off topic but Jon K is as London Pride with his boyfriend.

R206, is this the first time he posted a pic of his current bf on insta?

I had such high hopes that Jon K and Luke Evans would become this high profile gay couple.

R&M are so much better and more genuine couple for me to adore.

R205 Why should he make a statement? He doesn’t owe the public any insight into his life. He never has done those kinds of things even with past girlfriends. Based on the graduation ceremony, it is a fact that he has no interest in hiding. If people are curious about who he’s sleeping with all they have to do is google it. Even the media can write about it and he doesn’t need to respond. Those who would criticize him just want to be entertained as is the nature of celeb culture.

r207 No there is another one of them in a group photo some time last winter. This one at pride feels more significant. I think they'be been together for probably a year or so and his boyfriend seems perfectly content to very lowkey.

What's his name, R206?

r211 I don't know. I'm not sure anyone knows, I don't think he's amyone known.

Thanks, R212 :)

Richard follows the guy on IG. Is he a model? How do they know each other?

R214 He was Luke Evan's boyfriend for awhile (I think they were sort of an on and off again type? not sure someone can correct me) He's fine as fuck.

He is a model and an actor, R214. He is good at both :). He is currently on the Spanish Netflix show Alta Mar (High Seas).

The only time the media will mention Richard/Brandon are a couple if Richard come out or they get marry. Marriage license are public record in the UK and USA.

R212 which one is Jon’s bf in that pic? The guy he’s holding? I thought it was the other dude on the side.

[quote]Your pussy stinks.

There is worse. Much worse.

Don't watch if female nudity offends.

Jon's bf is the one in black, yes?

Yeah, it's the one in the black T-shirt. He has English accent but that's all I know.

R220 R221 To be fair, it could also just be Ion and friends. He’s super private so no one knows

Just curious actually do we know if Luke Evans and RM are like actually friends or more just industry acquaintances?

R223 I think acquaintances. Can’t see Madden being in the same real friends circles as Luke. Also Madden is more discerning I think. Luke is all about the next party and next hook up.

Has this pic been... manipulated?

RM, two Drag Race contestants and Luke Evans.

R225 in what way?

r222 Yeah, his very good friends he's taken all over the world to fashion shows and his friend's birthday party to name few events. But I'm sure they're just really good friends and roommates.

Luke Evans is on to the next party, next hook up... and Kit Harrington isn't?

R228 Oh I had no idea about their lives together. Good for Jon and him then! I like his look

[quote] To be fair, it could also just be Ion and friends. He’s super private so no one knows

Shirley, you jest.

R229 party on both of them. Just don’t think this is Madden’s style. His older friends seem more chill.

R231 I took it back. Go Jon and dude in black!

R232 But Richard likes to party as well.

He's mentioned his wild twenties himself, didn't he?

Cheryl doesn't seem all that chill.

Boy was wasted at the rocketman premiere afterparty afterparties lol

Jeremy Langmead, India Knight, Andrew O'Hagan... There's a history of musical beds with those three, isn't there?

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I don't doubt that Richard likes to party and probably does go hard but is he Kit Harrington levels? I would safely bet No.

Have you all forgotten how wasted R was after the Golden Globes? He may be Scottish but he can't hold his drink for shit. LOL

R240 I know seriously

R234 Not to Luke’s level. Luke will attend anything that is a party. At least Madden doesn’t go to every nothing event that he’s invited to. Madden in the past few months has been traveling for work or promo. And he is a fun guy.

Any pics/video of wasted post GG win Richard?

When I say Luke loves to party more than Madden, I’m not saying Madden doesn’t party and have fun. He does. Luke’s life revolves around parties. That’s different levels .

No offence but that Monaco reception looked lame AF.

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R246 Yes.

I would not be surprised if the Daily Mail starts some bullshit.

R246 That was a Ferrari party. Since they seem to have been there as guests of Ferrari, doubt they had much choice but to put in an appearance. I’m sure they still had plenty of fun!

R246 Brandon when Richard told him they were going to a party with his parents

R249 Tbh, surprised the Daily Mail has been letting this whole relationship with so many new developments

The Daily Mail would have done an article on the Italy vacation if they had some usable pics. They did one on the 2017 Ibiza vacation with a bunch of D-Listers.

It wouldn't surprise me if Brandon and Pat are the first on the dancefloor, while Big Dick and Little Dick nurse their drinks.

Yeah i don’t think Brandon was upset at all to be with the parents. He seems to love them and vice versa.

R252 I still think Richard’s team stepped in there and called them off somehow. The shift in the way they were covering them was just way too drastic a change.

R255 That party looked so boring but it was likely quality time with Richard’s parents.

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I was wondering why Richards honorary Doctor still isn't mentioned on his Wikipedia page? Isn't this worth an entry?

R258 Literally no one here has said Richard doesn’t party. Please actually read before engaging. Now you are spending time googling for pics to prove nothing. Oh well. ..

R258 “Mystery blond” ie. most likely his publicist as he was leaving an event. The DM is so stupid. But also, no one said he doesn’t party. that was the NTAs not just some random event.

r261 It's not stupidity that has got them writing mystery blonde. It's clickbaiting. Remember the DM article leaving the hotel in NY and making the headline look like he left with that actress?

Yup, that is his publicist, or part of his publicity team. She has a public IG and posts pics and stories of R sometimes. I think she was the one that posted some behind the scenes from the guardian or jackal. @emsteinyyy

R256 IMO the DM doesn't need input from Richard's team to downplay a gay relationship, they're just homophobic. I'm sure they'd much rather he go back to dating women

R262 oh I’m sure it is clickbait but the DM is also full of extremely daft people and I don’t think they know or care about who the girl was even though it is obvious

I don't get why people continue to assert that the DM doesn't know or get things... That claim is not realistic.

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R264 Maybe. But they were going hard on the story in the beginning. They had more photos of them than any of the other tabloids, the articles were filled with tons of hinting and dancing around what they couldn’t quite say… and then suddenly, it all stopped. No mention of Brandon in TONS of articles about Richard, even when other tabloids were slipping him in there, even when they were reprinting segments from interviews that actually mentioned him like the Guardian. They didn’t even name him in the pictures where they were going out to dinner in NYC, and used one photo with him and multiple of R on his own. They used pictures of Richard landing in Nice solo when they could have used the pics of him with Brandon, and even when running the “Richard Madden dodges Brandon Flynn question”. story, they only used pictures from the first pap photos, when if they had REALLY wanted to drive home the story with images like when they were going hard on the story in the beginning, they had a ton more photos they could have used by that point that would have laid out a much clearer picture to readers. I think, as I’ve said, that that shift in tone was just way too drastic.

R268 I agree. When they started I braced myself for a bumpy “escandalo” type stories from DM and then nothing.

It was indeed very strange when Brandon suddenly became "a male companion".

The DM has linked celebrities romantically with their mothers/sisters in pap pics. I don’t think that’s then being “shady”... They are actually that stupid sometimes.

Do you think it was a coincidence that Richard was pictured beside a young blonde woman in that pic?

R260 Actually someone said that Richard couldn't be in the same friends circles as Luke Evans because Luke was all about the next party and next hook up and because Richard was more discerning. That actually implies that the user thinks that Richard doesn't like to party.

It's a coincidence that Richard has a blonde publicist who was in his car after an awards show? Yes.

R272 yes.. it was his publicist and they were leaving an awards show where she would have been accompanying him

Brandon and RM were already in full swing by the NTAs, weren't they...

R275 If only we knew then that he was with Brandon and likely thinking of him hardcore at this event. This was their early days when the feels were at a max.

I believe it was also the same month the break up with Ellie was announced. That mystery blonde sure came in handy... Andrew Hawley probably had to get the bus, poor thing.

R278 I know you’re joking but some people won’t understand that he was most likely also in the car lol

R277 idk I think the feels have just continued maximising tbh

So no SM activity from these bozos? I’m loving it for them and also hating it.

R281 It’s been soooo long but yeah same

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On the Luke Evans front, I got the impression from the Graham Norton show that he and Jack Whitehall are friends, which might mean Richard could know him through Gemma Chan rather than professional associations.

R283 I love the amount of scruff he has there

What's with this thread getting spammed with porn gifs?

Socialites don't even need professional associations or friends in common. Fondness of a free tipple and canapes can be enough. Luke Evans, Jeremy Irvine, Richard Madden, Graham Norton... all have been known to attend Mr Porter events, for instance.

Norton, Madden.

Norton, Madden.

Norton, Madden...

Richard grabbed Brandon by his neck the first time they kissed right?

A picture so nice, it gets posted thrice

Thrice by accident, I'd like to add.

I see short arsed furry hobbits in the Madden Norton pairing.

R283 what a lovely, expressive face. Lucky Richard.

Do we think the first time Brandon went down on Richard - it was so mind blowing, Richard saw his past, present, and future flash before his eyes? Makes sense.

R296, I think he’s good at his tongue.

R297 he can lick his own elbow. That tongue has got some moves.

[post redacted because linking to dailymail.co.uk clearly indicates that the poster is either a troll or an idiot (probably both, honestly.) Our advice is that you just ignore this poster but whatever you do, don't click on any link to this putrid rag.]

R299

R300 That’s going to become one of my favorite gifs.

R299 I give Sam props for being out and proud.

R302 Is that meant to be a dig at someone else?

Apparently Oliver Jackson Cohen also made a Pride post on his IG stories. Has anyone taken a screencap?

R303 Not at all! I was just looking for something nice to say about Sam. I can’t stand his whiny ass. To me, Richard has proven he isn’t hiding or ashamed of being with Brandon. Props to him too!

R305 haha gotcha, sorry ya never know on these threads!!

OK, answers to a bunch of unasked questions:

Yes, I had a few RL issues that kept me away, No, I did not abandon RM & BF nor this thread, Yes, it was a lot to sort through in order to catch up, no, I don't regret doing it, yes, writing the entry for July 4th was a ride and I can't believe I managed to do it without the use of a single exclamation mark. Also, for the record, no, I am not getting paid enough to do this.

Since I saw there was a discussion on whether to include the timeline in each thread, my vote if for it. The timeline is meant to be a resource, it's meant to be available for us. But even more than that, it takes up less posts to just include it in each thread than to have endless discussion and bickering over it. I mean, I know for some people, endless arguing is their sole reason to be here, but I'm talking about posting it for the rest of us, who are of the non-trollic denomination.

Lastly, if anyone can go over the updates and make sure I didn't miss anything from the last few days, I'd be much obliged. Thank you to all of the wonderful contributors who make this thread worth it to return to, despite the occasional troll.

(actually one more thing, to whoever is liking Maddynn's posts, first of all I'm with you, second, there is no L in there. It's a portmanteau for Madden and Flynn, but without the L)

So while I'm at it... the notorious timeline.

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The only suggestion I'd make for the timeline is removing those three "FB profile is contested" entries because I think we've concluded the profile is very fake. Other than that, it's super comprehensive and convenient, kudos

R307 Tbh, I was one of the few against the timeline. Now though I find myself going back to it to check out key moments. I still have reservations and hope that over time we don’t need to track so much. Your organizational skills are amazing!

If they confirm the relationship explicitly, would you like the timeline to be deleted?

R312 Once confirmed or even after this weekend, I don’t think we need to track them. Just keep it as is. They are a couple just living their lives. So their daily interactions don’t really warrant scrutiny and documentation. We know enough: they are together, their friends and family know and support, they love spending time together, they travel a lot, they don’t mind being seen together etc. Tbh, it’s tough to say. It’s a fine line between sanity and lunacy in this kind of thing.

Oh man, reading through the timeline again reminds me of just how confusing and new this was at the beginning of April, but having witnessed everything that's gone down these past few months and how they subverted everyone's criticisms and expectations; the simple, sweet, read between the lines "He never really used to like Los Angeles, but went there a couple of times at the end of the year, and fell in love with the place" quote becomes more and more special every time I read it.

approx what time in the comic con panel YouTube vid does Pedro make the bi comment?

Also, I’ve been meaning to post that I was deep stalking on Instagram a while ago and hello THE necklace !!!! (Via @marynmiami811) Seems like she’s a Flynn family friend ? (Bonus: That follows R)

Does Brandon have a second Instagram?

R315 Boy's looking fresh in that photo

Sorry, I'm r361, I guess it's just a fan account? But that person tagged it and Brandon follows it. They also posted r and b pap pics.

I love that B and R are trying to spend so much time together before they’ll be busy again with their careers as Richard will start to film in the UK by Aug/September.

For 13rw fans, if the release date is October when do the cast promote it a month or 2 before the date??

Those smiles.

r316 It's a fan account but Brandon's family has been known to mistag that account instead of his official one a few times.

I don’t think they’ll be apart during the filming as much as people assume

R321 Ahhh the heydays

R324 TBH, they may have been high. Richard was very touchy touchy that day compared to all the other pap pics. Regardless, these pics will forever be epic.

R323, I agree, does Brandon have any work coming up other then maybe a bit of promotion? I think he'll make every effort to be wherever Richard is, as has been their way

Quick! Someone get Richard high again!

R324, TBH I didn’t think anything about those pics at first because they could be friends who were touchy feely as a result of them being high , the one I was more suspicious is them with Jamie Bell and Kate Mara...

Wait! Is this how they used to walk around the neighborhood before paps caught onto them? Cause this entire set of photo is a whole other level especially where it looks like they hadn’t spotted the paps yet. I mean, is this how they walk around when paps aren’t around? In hindsight, these are intimate.

The neck grab was always sexual and possessive - we just weren't aware of the entire backstory yet..

R329, yep, I think that is exactly how they are when they don't think the paparazzi are lurking. It is very intimate

R329, look at Richard’s expression I think this is the moment Richard spotted the paps and he soon drop his hand from Brando’s neck and had his hand clench in ball and you can see the other pics how Brandon was trying to comfort him.

R332 Yes. Richard went from being very natural to very stiff. I wish we had a video.

R333 yep, It’s sweet how Brandon’s attention and focus was to Richard and his well being, he knew he was very uncomfortable...

This why I never believed the they called the paps theory. It’s nonsensical...

He didn't spot the paps when they were leaning on that pole undoing the string on the box? It looks like he was staring right at them, but I imagine they were real sneaky so perhaps not.

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Are we still pretending R was high and that's why he was touching his bf? I guess they're saving themselves for marriage too,?

R338 we are not.

Lol. Now I’m trying to piece this photoset in the right order. It’s like a fucking jigsaw. They started at the tree, right?

R338 well I for one was joking with the get Richard high again comment. I think he was just unaware of the paps and that is him being naturally affectionate.

So what events do they have this month? I'm only aware of possibly Comic-Con and Elton John's midsummer party.

And Emmy noms get announced on the 16th. Fingers crossed

That's all as far as I know. Comic Con is July 20 for the marvel panel (assuming R is going) and Elton's party is the 24th.

R337 got a date for that or just dropping pics with no context?

R344 never mind I found them. It’s from the BAFTA tea party in LA

R345 sorry didn't mean to offend, just liked the pic.

[quote]With regards to the Popbitch Bond blind, Digital spy forums has a gossip thread. I cannot link the direct post , but look for poster ”tszujme” who claims she or he worked with RM and claimed the blind was about Sam Heughan.

Yes, Heughan has tons of blind items about him being gay (and his PR showmances have always been awful and ridiculous).

R337 Oh, Richard. Heineken is a shit beer.

I still think it was about Richard

R333 I have such a dirty mind.

R340 If anyone has the link to where the whole set is posted, you can piece them together in order by the numbers on the photo files. We did this awhile back. (Many, many threads ago, so I know there's no way I could find the link again.)

And yeah, it's obvious when you see them in order. They're all cozy and relaxed. Then there's the photo where Richard spots the paps first, and I think Brandon sees them next, and then the drop arms and move apart.

For what it's worth this says D23 for The Eternals announcement.

Did anyone ever notice in the pics that it also looks like they turned around and headed the other direction after they spotted the paparrazi?

Someone needs to to put the pictures in order and make a gif

idk how to gif, but here's the sequence. sorry if someone already mentioned this. i know not many people here still think this , but more proof they didn't call the paps. why turn around?

Honestly, never really noticed that they turned around. Interesting. Also seems like B was trying to calm R down a bit because R then touches B again after they noticed them. Then the paps continued to follow them and they both seem a bit upset

What about the other pics from that day? Like the ones leaning against the pole.. bending down.. etc? How do those fit into the sequence?

I think the pics leaning against the pole were first because it looks like that's when they first unwrapped the string from the box of weed and in the pics with R's arm wrapped around B the box is untied with B holding the string.

Taron throwing himself into his work, lol.

So their internet is still down ...

R360 Those Scottish mountains man...

I don't really see what everyone else sees in the first set of pap pics, I don't think they necessarily notice the paps then drop their hands, it's hard to say without the shot of them actually noticing

R359 above and beyond

Not sure where this is from, but B looks so handsome here. I’d love to see him do some modeling

B came back online about 45 min ago to like an engagement video. So cute!

R365 His likes never show up for me.

R366 here’s a screenshot

R356 It occurs to me that they may have been upset/avoidant about getting spotted with the weed rather than (or in addition to) being “caught” with each other. It’s legal in CA but still might be looked at askance, and I can see having a reaction to it similar to being photographed just as you have your mouth full of a big bite of pie or something. Like “you’ve got to be kidding me, the SECOND I relax and indulge myself a little bit!”

So enjoy being one of the thousands who drop into these R & B threads for occasional updates, thanks supersleuths. I've seen r355's photos before, but it's taken silly me [italic]this long[/italic] to notice that B also has his arm around R while R has his hand on B's neck. In that photo, these are [italic]so[/italic] clearly two men who've come up for air (and pot, and likely human food and dog food) in the midst of prolonged indoor sports -- and inadvertently got caught by paps because famous.

And then there are the videos of R's doctorate ceremony!

They most likely turned around because they were getting papped too close to where they live and didn't want pics taken of the building. Although maybe the weed had something to do with the frustration as well.

R368 eh idk.. I don’t think either of them ever pretended before that they’ve not indulged in those things but who knows, maybe it was a combination of things. But I agree with r370 that it was super close to where they live probably so it was likely just an “oh shit” moment because of that too

R369 I can't believe how long it's taken you to notice! Yes B has his arm around R waist.

These guys rarely leave their bubble when they're in LA. Only coming out for their sons Charlie's needs or food. It's hilarious.

I doubt they give a shit about the weed. They were dangerously close to their home. I think it's more about them not wanting the paps or fans camping outside their home. They didn't want their building in any shots

Could be totally separate of course but Richard’s sister just posted a pic from a tropical looking location. Could be Miami or LA or some random island but yeah.. interesting. Not sure how often she goes on vacations though with having 2 little kids.

Don’t remember seeing this pic of B before with a fan in LA in April

R375 I think it was posted somewhere in a previous thread but wasn't really discussed much? Love that he's wearing the necklace in this!

R374 I just noticed the pool has meters on the side not feet though so definitely not in the States then. probably irrelevant.

Not sure where this girl lives but if she lives in northern England maybe they were filming 1917 there and Richard (and maybe B) were staying in that hotel that the other girl talked about her mom working in.

Richard will walk home with a bevy of awards. he is loved in the vast gay hwood world....

r378 Interesting Brandon hasn't seemed to have gone home if Richard is filming.

R380 maybe he’s a stay-at-home boyfriend for a bit.

Maybe he wanted to visit the set? The filming seems like it’s very on and off and not extended so maybe they just wanted to fly back to LA together whenever that happens lol

R378 I don't think that person has any idea who might be filming and when just that they know that those people are in the film and it's filming in a castle near them. It's a large cast, and it's highly unlikely they have all been filming together, especially since we know Richard only filmed for like a week a month ago.

But even if he is filming I would not be surprised if BF was with him. It would make sense for BF to take that opportunity to go home, but they don't seem to want to be apart that long so I wouldn't be surprised at anything they do.

[quote]Although maybe the weed had something to do with the frustration as well.

Not to mention the goofy smiles and hanging onto each other.

R383 I’m the one who posted the tweet. I completely agree she has no idea who was filming. However we do know that Richard was supposed to be filming up north and staying in a hotel and so far he hadn’t done that. so I was just posting it because it’s possible that he was filming since the girl is from England and they were filming 1917.

Are you all suffering from degree ceremony hangover? So quiet

The thread was behind a paywall all day until just now. Only subscribers could comment.

r374 Looks like Greece or Italy.

Didn't the girl who talked about the hotel and filming say it was in a week or something? We've blown past thatm FWIW I think they're still in Scotland.

RM is so ridiculously sexy it just is unreal. BF is hot also, but more boyish, next door look.

Could you imagine these two doing a joint photo shoot together ??

I can't even.

Brandon can do a bit more than boy next door. Both are lucky men.

My god this shit has been behind a paywall ALL day

r389 She just said it was when she was away from the town. No time frame otherwise.

R390 how they contrast each other is honestly what makes them so hot together.

R387 Looks like a new DL policy to paywall certain threads, although this one has been lifted. Looks like the Sam Heughan thread and other celebrity threads are still paywalled.

R320 I wouldn’t take the October date as confirmation until Netflix specifically says so. They pinpointed July-September being for the premiere date and obviously it’s not happening this month because of Stranger Things. The person who tweeted about it probably got a scalding from Netflix themselves because they are crazy secretive. But in terms of promotion, 13RW doesnt get nearly the amount of promotion Stranger Things gets months in advance - I’m sure it’s because ST is the bigger hit and the show is not controversial like 13 Reasons. I believe promo will start next month going into September. They usually cover LA, NYC, and then overseas. 13 reasons is extremely quick in starting filming based on renewal though. For instance, the show could come out in September and be renewed by the end of the month and the stars will be expected to start shooting in December/January going into June. Their only breaks seems to come after filming and before promo.

After watching some of the ceremony on YT, I honestly can't imagine if at MY college graduation I had to walk past someone as distractingly hot as Richard Madden to get my degree. Instead I just had just walk past of a bunch of crusty old ass men.

R375 I found that photo and posted it several threads ago (its been added to the timeline) and it was interesting because that same day Richard was spotted with Charlie alone at a grocery store. I’m assuming they just weren’t pictured together but were out shopping at the same time. It’s so cute though that Brandon really lets Richard treat Charlie like that’s his dog - they share custody and it’s adorable.

R389 No she didn’t specify a time

I’m loving Richard being all domesticated and shit here.. grabbing the essentials for the household. Btw after perusing all of the pappings from the last few months in LA, yeah they literally get papped all in one very small strip of street. And they for sure live right there so I’d say that the pics with the weed was Brandon actually swerving Richard away from going inside and showing where they live. It’s clear when you look at other solo pap pics of Richard.

R400 Lol I’m laughing imagining if there was just a big bottle of lube visible at the front of that bag

btw B liked this 5 hrs ago

R400, yeah it's clear if you are familiar with LA where they live. They are always papped in the same neighborhood. I would imagine if they stay together they won't live there for that long. Its a great area if you are not famous, or you are famous, and don't mind being papped, but I would imagine they'll get sick of it.

R400 Ha, I remember that photo was taken during the week or so Brandon and Richard were apart and people were insisting Richard had moved out of his “roommate’s” place.

And BTW I’m one of the paid subscribers but I’ve been out on the river most of the day. When I didn’t see any new posts I just assumed there was nothing to talk about. lol

R403 yeah like I knew that it was always the same general area but then I saw some pics of just Richard and it was very clear that he was going inside a certain place so I agree they’ll probably move to a different location if it does start to annoy them as they stay there more frequently

R404 idek what would give people that impression as he was leaving a store that’s legit RIGHT THERE in the same place as all the other shopping and walking has been

FIne I'm late to the party but I finally saw Rocketman and DAMN. Madden played a slimy POS, but he was hot.

R407 Yeahhh he made it so easy to love to hate him.. he just really knows how to ooze sex appeal even when he’s being a dick.

R397 Me too. It is a brilliant achievement for Richard to receive an honorary doctorate. They don't hand them out to every random actor that goes through the program and makes a film. Good for him.

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Any photoshopped pictures of R&B kissing?

R411 why would anyone photoshop a real life couple kissing?

R409 Yeah and it was clearly a very personally important day for him - which again the fact that Brandon was so front and center for it speaks to what must be a pretty serious relationship for Richard. I'm still in lowkey awe of the entire thing.

R411 👎 👎 👎

R413 you said it. I'm in awe of all of Richard's choices which have defied every negative prediction. That's why, rather than say they are probably fond of each other it seems to be love.

r412 because no pictures of them kissing exist

For someone who’s “fallen in love with LA,” Richard sure isn’t there very much. Instead he spends all his time traveling the world with his platonic roommate. 🤔

Lol, on the topic of Rocketman, I was watching YT reviews of the movie the other day and this one cracked me tf up. They spent a short segment on Richard and the Bond rumours and what they said is so incredibly topical to this thread. The part starts @ 17:41

Did Richard make his official move in February? So he spent a good couple months there before he started whisking Brandon here there and everywhere. Brandon is living the dream.

R416 well, no pictures that you've seen.

Anyway, I assume you must be trolling because photoshopping intimate pictures of real life couples is weird

R418 That was amazing 😂

R418, thanks for that link! I believe Daniel Craig has said that he wanted a bi James Bond, and I would love that with or without RM, but they are right he would be great at it.

R418 Ha! Love the Bond music added to that scene.

Do we really need the sighting of Brandon crying in the timeline? I mean, who the fuck knows why he was crying and was he even really crying? I don’t think it’s necessary

r424 agreed. Brandon has admitted he can be pretty emotional so who knows what he actually was crying for tbh. Most likely had nothing to do with Richard or Sam (the other more popular alternative for why he was crying).

Yeah I don’t think the tweet about filming should be added or the crying mention. Both are rumors that are most likely false/with no supporting evidence.

I know they're serious about their relationship but they've only been together less than a year. And it's been a crazy year I doubt moving is something that is on the priority list soon. I can see them eventually moving into a more secure environment. Especially with both their income they can afford it.

DL's layout is way easier and more suitable for this 3+ month discussion than reddit, but I was wondering if the paywall wasn't lifted (and who knows it might return), what a suitable website alternative for this thread might be.

R430 I have wondered the same. Someone mentioned Lipstick Alley. There are any kinds of treads there and the layout doesn't look so bad.

I believe there are prime time hours during which there is a paywall (only subscribers can post) and it is removed during non-prime time hours. but I don't know what those times are, or if that is how it actually works, and/or if it impacts only certain threads.

Shawn Mendes thread is still behind a pay wall. I think it may have been a trial run today but I guess we’ll see tomorrow.

I also think yesterday was some kind of a trial run and soon certain treads will be behind paywall the whole time. We should really think about some other options.

I'd say LSA is your best bet layout wise.

R436 And why not?

If we do move, let's at least make sure we choose a site where it's users won't relentlessly antagonise us for just being there

LSA has too many homophobes sadly. definitely not the right place.

[quote]We should really think about some other options.

You mean like paying the princely sum of 1.99 a month here?

Isn't LSA a predominantly women's forum? I haven't been there in ages. Would it be safe for a gay couple thread?

R441 The thread is gonna die off if the paywall is permanently implemented. I'd pay if it was guaranteed the threads would continue with the same activity as usual but if yesterday was any indication, it definitely won't. Plus, the site is quite buggy and half the users are cunts so... pass.