Which stud is your favorite? From all over the world, but each of them is tall, buff, and… …brainy.

Ignore the token women, they are the coxswains ;0)

?? Please assist.

Should I do it? I looked at Airbnb for affordable places by the water anywhere in the world. I found what look like two great places in Albania that are only about $800 for a month. My plan would be to find a job that starts in November and give 3 months notice at current job and go to Albania for the whole month of October. Then return for new job. What do you think? My husband is against it but I do what I want.

The Roku channel is streaming (free) 7 seasons of “Alfred Hitchcock Presents” and I’m watching season 1 episode 32 “The Baby Sitter” starring DL faves Mary Wickes and Thelma Ritter.

Worth watching to see established stars as well as actors early in their careers—young hunky Robert Redford is in at least two episodes. Gena Rowlands is in one episode with John Cassavettes and she is just stunning.

My fucking worthless GP is on holiday for a month.

My stool is absolutely rock solidl and is plugging softer spool behind it,

I have taken tons of senna, exlax,and eaten tons of fiber cereal, nothing works,

Any serious answers welcome.

And sometimes I see an image of him randomly online and my pupils must dilate because I get that feeling of tingles when I look at him. I always found him remarkably handsome, charismatic, charming, with a great screen presence and intelligent. Seeing him changed my brain chemistry, and I am convinced of this, especially the movie he did with Jane Fonda.

He never got the respect he deserved as an actor, but then again he hated Norman Bates for years because he felt typecast as Bates. They had to pay him a big paycheck as well as beg him to do Psycho II. He kept declining until he finally agreed after offered a large paycheck and also that Norman must have some redemption. He read the script and finally said YES. After that he just leaned into the Norman Bates character and kept on with it. Probably for $$$ and no other good roles were really coming his way.

RIP.

I've been watching The Crown again and they're pretty clear (without stating it outright) that he had multiple affairs during his marriage. They even hint he may have had an affair with his distant cousin's wife, Lady Penelope Knatchbull.

Has any of this come out yet in biographies? I've often heard rumors about all this but nothing was ever definitively or reliably said.

The Weeknd & Sam Levinson's ego trip had a destination that they probably weren't expecting...

For me: cryptocurrency

This is not a Karen thread or a complaining one, I'm just very surprised how many people get to be adults and still cannot read.

I didn't notice it as much before but I now live in a more suburban area, and a lot of the tradespeople, delivery people, etc. just plain out and out cannot read. It's been a sad shock, one that I don't think I fully appreciated the scope of before now.

We're in an area with a visible Hispanic population and of course there can be language barriers. It's tough to learn and that, I understand.

But I don't understand how schools can let adults onto the street that cannot even read at a basic level. It's very sad to me. I mean, I'm not the most physically adept person but I was reading at age 3. It probably saved me. So it's a mystery to me.

They thought she was a 6-year old girl until she left bloody tampons around and tried to murder them. She was actually 22.

The live-action remake of “Dumbo” made more money.

The grand total is $163 million and it’s expected to fall off a cliff next week when Spider-Man hits theaters. The film need $750 million to break even. It’s expected to hit Disney+ in one month. How does Rob Marshall keep getting gigs?

King Triton has three daughters in this, all a different race with the same side. Um…

The makeup artist for the film is now under fire for not being queer.

Did anyone here see “The Little Mermaid”? What are your thoughts?

#US & #Canada 95.5M

#Mexico 8.5M

#UK 6.3M

#Italy 4.7M

#Australia 4M

#Brazil 4M

#France 3.6M

#Spain 3.6M

#Korea 2.8M

#Argentina 2.5M

Not a single country over 10M other than the US.

... or a fail? He basically got 99.9% of necessary people out of there in two weeks (a suitcase bomb blows up in the last days).

Republicans like to portray it as a debacle, but they're the ones who instigated it- then dropped it in Joe's lap.

Any spare rooms at Gracie Mansion?

Mayor Eric Adams now wants to start paying every day New Yorkers to shelter migrants in their own homes – as the Big Apple struggles to find beds for the thousands of asylum seekers still flooding into the city.

In his latest attempt to battle the ongoing migrant crisis, Adams on Monday floated a half baked “private residence” plan, which could possibly see local homeowners getting compensation to put up asylum seekers.

Hizzoner put forward the proposal as he revealed religious leaders had agreed to start housing adult male migrants overnight at 50 places of worship scattered across the five boroughs next month.

“There are residents who are suffering right now because of economic challenges. They have spare rooms. They have locales,” the mayor said, arguing his private residence proposal could put money back in the pockets of taxpayers.

Adams didn’t offer up specifics on how the plan would work – including how much New Yorkers could potentially receive per night to cover the cost of hosting a migrant. A spokesperson also did not respond when asked if the mayor would take in migrants at his home in Brooklyn.

He did say, however, that the city would pay places of worship a nightly rate of about $125 for each asylum seeker – which is cheaper than the $380 it costs to put up a migrant household – including a family with kids or just single adults – in one of its shelter hotels.

If the private residence plan went ahead, it could mean New Yorkers are being paid more to host a migrant than a foster parent is given to raise a child in the Empire State.

The state currently pays a daily allowance of $40 for children aged over 12 years, according to the Office of Children and Family Services.

“It’s cheaper and it’s a good investment for us to go to a family and assist them instead of placing people in large congregate settings or in these emergency hotels,” Adams insisted of his private home plan.

“And then if you are a family member where you are bilingual, you are going to be able to help the bilingual person that’s coming here.”

He added: “We should be recycling our own dollars. We should take this crisis and go to opportunities. That is how we can deal with this.”

Adams acknowledged that City Hall would need to get over a “30 day rule” for his plan to work.

Asked for clarity on the rule, a City Hall spokesperson later cited New York law that requires a guest to be living in a residence for 30 days before they can legally become a tenant.

“We’re trying to navigate all the rules of how to get it done,” he said when pressed for further details. “There are many layers to how someone can use their space. We want to make sure that we follow all the rules and those rules that need to be changed within my power, we will push to do so. If there’s rules that need to be changed on the state level, we’re going to reach out to our state colleagues to do so.”

Some homeowners were quick to rip the mayor’s plan as “nuts” and half-baked given the scarcity of details.

Introducing the newest member of the royal family — Princess Eugenie's baby!

Buckingham Palace announced on Monday that King Charles' niece welcomed a baby boy with her husband Jack Brooksbank last week. The new addition is the second child for the couple, who are also parents to son August Philip Hawke, 2.

“Princess Eugenie and Mr Jack Brooksbank are delighted to announce the safe arrival of their son, Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank. Ernest was born on Tuesday, 30th May, and weighed 7lbs 1oz,” the statement said.

Princess Eugenie posted the first photos of her baby to Instagram on Monday and shared more about his name.

“Jack and I wanted to share the news that we had our little boy, Ernest George Ronnie Brooksbank on 30th May 2023 at 8.49 weighing 7.1lbs,” the princess wrote. “He is named after his great great great Grandfather George, his Grandpa George and my Grandpa Ronald. Augie is loving being a big brother already.”

The first photo showed the sleeping newborn snuggled up in a blue knit hat, followed by a second shot of August gently touching his baby brother’s head.

The newborn arrives as 13th in the line of succession to the British throne, immediately following big brother August. Ernest is also the first of Queen Elizabeth's great-grandchildren to be born following her death in September and the third grandchild for Prince Andrew and Sarah Ferguson.

The Duke and Duchess of York, who divorced in 1996 after a decade of marriage but remain close today, are already grandparents to August and Princess Beatrice's 1-year-old daughter Sienna Elizabeth, whom she shares with husband Edoardo Mapelli Mozzi. Edo is also dad to son Christopher Woolf, whom he shares with ex-girlfriend Dara Huang.

While recently speaking to PEOPLE about her latest historical fiction novel A Most Intriguing Lady, the Duchess of York said she cherished everything about being a grandmother.

"One, I'm really proud of my girls. Two, I have very good grandchildren," said the Duchess, who is popularly known as Fergie. "They just follow me around like Peter Pan. I'm 'Super Gran Pan.' Whenever they see me, they laugh. They think I'm very funny. August is teaching me about trains. My girls had Barbie dolls," she affectionately added.

Buckingham Palace first announced Princess Eugenie's pregnancy with a statement in January.

The couple first met during a ski trip to Switzerland in 2010 and got engaged seven years later. During their engagement interview, Eugenie said their spark was "love at first sight" — and Jack agreed.

Princess Eugenie and Jack got married in October 2018 at St. George's Chapel at Windsor Castle, tying the knot in a classic royal wedding with autumnal touches. The couple became first-time parents when their son August was born in February 2021.

And it’s about time the actual President or Prime Minister of some more important country divulged the truth. Sure there would be hysteria but we deserve to know the truth. Our truth as a species.

Thoughts?

A multi-day search for a Louisiana teen who jumped from a sunset cruise in the Bahamas has come to its tragic end -- and the last known sighting of him was caught on harrowing video.

Footage has surfaced showing 18-year-old Cameron Robbins -- who'd just graduated high school in Baton Rouge -- swimming in the open seas at night near Athol Island last week ... where he was on a sunset cruise with a bunch of his peers celebrating their achievement.

Word is Cameron went overboard on his own accord, and not just that -- but, apparently, it was on a dare. In the clip, you can kinda tell his buddies were getting a kick out of it.

That is until he vanished behind the boat and out of view of everyone, who began screaming at him to grab a life preserver that'd been thrown to him -- which was pretty far away, and he didn't end up reaching it. Once he disappeared, everyone began to panic.

Since he went missing, a multi-day search was undertaken by both Bahamian authorities and the U.S. Coast Guard -- but Robbins was never found, and the search has now been called off after several unsuccessful days of scouring the area for any sign of him.

It sounds like Cameron is presumed dead, as the Coast Guard issued a statement saying ... "We offer our sincerest condolences to Cameron Robbins' family and friends." His family flew into the Bahamas last week, and prayer vigils have been held for him for a few days now.

His family has also spoken out ... "The Bahamas government has called off the rescue for Cameron and we are returning to Baton Rouge. We want to thank the Bahamas government, the U.S. Coast Guard, the United Cajun Navy, and Congressman Garrett Graves for everything they have done for us. In this time of grief, we thank our family, friends, and well-wishers for granting us the privacy we need to properly remember our son and mourn his loss."

RIP

Newsnation is picking up the story in the last hour but I can't find a clip.

"A former intelligence official turned whistleblower has given Congress and the Intelligence Community Inspector General extensive classified information about deeply covert programs that he says possess retrieved intact and partially intact craft of non-human origin. The whistleblower, David Charles Grusch, 36, a decorated former combat officer in Afghanistan, is a veteran of the National Geospatial-Intelligence Agency (NGA) and the National Reconnaissance Office (NRO). He served as the reconnaissance office’s representative to the Unidentified Aerial Phenomena Task Force from 2019-2021. From late 2021 to July 2022, he was the NGA’s co-lead for UAP analysis and its representative to the task force.

In his statements cleared for publication by the Pentagon in April, Grusch asserted that UFO “legacy programs” have long been concealed within “multiple agencies nesting UAP activities in conventional secret access programs without appropriate reporting to various oversight authorities.”

He said he reported to Congress on the existence of a decades-long “publicly unknown Cold War for recovered and exploited physical material – a competition with near-peer adversaries over the years to identify UAP crashes/landings and retrieve the material for exploitation/reverse engineering to garner asymmetric national defense advantages.”

Beginning in 2022, Grusch provided Congress with hours of recorded classified information transcribed into hundreds of pages which included specific data about the materials recovery program. Congress has not been provided with any physical materials related to wreckage or other non-human objects."

Does it really make your sexual performance better or is it just a myth? Did you notice any difference?

>Will not allow gun control, blames psychiatric drugs for mass shootings.

>Will ban pharmaceutical advertising and unravel agency capture

>Rejects davos on Climate Change, wants to focus on cleaning up the environment and producing the cleanest most economically viable energy and disavows all geoengineering or social control to control climate change.

>Will de escalate Ukraine war and stop funding foreign adventures, meet with China to make peace

>Will create national energy grid akin to phone lines or railroads

>Will rebuild US industrial base, opposes free trade agreements.

>Wants to restore Gold standard and supports right to use Bitcoin

>Will "COMPLETELY SEAL" the border, referenced Israeli use of technology to keep African migrants out.

Keep your pants on and wait for MSNBC - Part 46 to close.

I love Claire McCaskill and anything she has under the dome.

Arnold Schwarzenegger told “crushed” Maria Shriver the truth of his and Mildred Baena’s affair during a 2011 marriage counseling session.

In the 75-year-old actor’s “Arnold” documentary, out Wednesday, he recalled their counselor asking a “very specific” question at his then-wife’s request (via The Sun.)

“She wants to know if you’re the father of Joseph,” the counselor wondered, referencing their housekeeper’s son, who was born in 1997.

“I thought my heart stopped,” the former governor noted in the Netflix special. “And then I told the truth.”

When Schwarzenegger replied, “Yes, Maria. Joseph is my son,” the journalist, 67, “was obviously crushed by that.”

The “Kindergarten Cop” star went on to explain that after his 1996 affair, he did not initially believe he was Joseph’s father as Mildred was married to Rogelio Baena at the time.

“In the beginning I really didn’t know,” Schwarzenegger, who also shares Katherine, 33, Christina, 31, Patrick, 29, and Christopher, 25, with Shriver, explained. “But the older he got, the more it became clear to me.

“It was then just a matter of, ‘How do you keep this quiet?'” he admitted.

When Schwarzenegger came clean about the paternity scandal in 2011, he and Shriver called it quits after more than two decades of marriage.

“[The divorce] was very, very difficult in the beginning,” the politician told the Hollywood Reporter of the “f–k-up” last month. “Eventually, you move on. … She and I are really good friends and very close, and we are very proud of the way we raised our kids.”

Schwarzenegger joked in May that he and Shriver, whose finalized their divorce in 2021, should get an Oscar Award for doing “everything together” and giving their four kids the “least amount of impact” post-split.

As for Shriver, she explained to Hoda Kotb in February how she re-evaluated “every aspect” of her life after the cheating came to light.

“[I asked myself], ‘What was my role? What could I do better? What had I done that put me in that place?’” she shared on the “Making Space” podcast. “I did everything that was available that I could find to myself.”

Katherine, Christina, Patrick and Christopher, for their part, do not have a relationship with Joseph. The 25-year-old does however, maintain a close bond with their dad.

Is he broke???

The record-breaking evening benefited Broadway Cares and the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual & Transgender Community Center.

'One Day More' never fails to stir emotion and inspire hope.

Starts at 5:35:

I remember it used to be that you couldn’t build a building that towered over the neighboring buildings and houses, preventing sunlight etc. but now they throw buildings up anywhere and everywhere, especially in Brooklyn. You walk down a block that in 90% two-story houses and then see this skyscraper in between them. It is getting out of hand.

That poor older man who refused to sell his house to the developers now has a building OVER his house? Wtf.

And I read this is actually legal now. Crazy.

Tell us.

We’re going to end up with 5 billion candidates next year.

I did search for a thread, but nothing came up.

I saw a twitter thread about "corrupt Bidens" and "Hunter's laptop" from some guy supposedly "working on a new story" about it and he was breathlessly going thru the hard drive for more "evidence."

People kept replying with this graphic - which is pretty funny - so I figured I share it here.... because cock ( I also appreciate the "white" qualifier re: kids for the MAGA audience)

I am always fighting for LGBT but I can’t defend t-shirts like this. They should know better.

Lululemon’s CEO stands by his decision to axe two employees who called the police while three masked men robbed a Georgia outpost, citing the company’s “zero-tolerance policy” for intervening with a robbery as reason for firing the workers.

“We have a zero-tolerance policy that we train our educators on around engaging during a theft,” Lululemon CEO Calvin McDonald told CNBC during Friday’s “Squawk on the Street.”

by Hulu's Drag Me to Dinner

Ask me anything.

Yes I like eating pussy.

Yes I’ve considered I’m a sex addict.

Premieres January 29 and it's going to be hot!

One person is FTM trans, and another is an old woman with a 43 year age difference between her and her fiance!

This is better than Jerry Springer.

She has some explaining to do…. This made me laugh though.

Why was it so popular on older women? It went out of fashion for younger women around 1966 or so (just about five years after it debuted) because it required so much work--you had to do tons of backcombing, then hold it all together with hairspray. But it stayed in fashion for middle aged and older women and was worn by every First Lady from Jackie Kennedy through Betty Ford.

My earlier memories of it from when I was six or so, in 1972, was recognizing it already looked dated: it was old lady hair.

It's actually a new season of the existing series The Ultimatum, but for 'queer' people. Which in this case means women.

Why are green olves sold in glass jars and black olives sold in metal cans?

An 18-year-old went overboard in the Bahamas and is missing days after walking across the stage at his high school graduation, school officials said.

Cameron Robbins was a student at University Laboratory High School, a preparatory school through Louisiana State University in Baton Rouge.

“Recent graduate of University High Lab School, 18-year-old Cameron Robbins is missing after he went overboard a boat last night in the Bahamas,” LSU spokesperson Abbi Rocha Laymoun told McClatchy News in an email on May 25. “School administrators are aware of the situation and are providing extra counselors for students and faculty who know him.”

Robbins was traveling with a group of seniors from multiple schools on a trip to Atlantis, in Paradise Island, LSU officials told BRProud.

Robbins graduated from high school on Sunday, May 21, The Advocate reported.

The U.S. Coast Guard said in a Facebook post that it is assisting the Royal Bahamas Defence Force with “search efforts for a missing U.S. citizen believed to have fallen overboard from a sunset cruise near Nassau, yesterday evening.”

The Royal Bahamas Police Force told WBRZ it is investigating a claim that Robbins jumped into the water on a dare and swam in the water next to the boat with a life jacket nearby.

“A 13-year kid here at U-High,” Lab School Director Kevin George told the outlet. “That’s a special kid that’s been here throughout his entire educational career. He’s an athlete, great kid, great smile, great head of hair. Just one of the kids you’re so proud of when they cross the stage.”

U-High administrators were in contact with local authorities and Robbins’ family, and told McClatchy News the search was ongoing in the Bahamas.

“The University Lab School Community is praying for the best possible outcome of this situation,” George told McClatchy News in an email. “In times like these we must come together and support each other. Words fall short of expressing the worry our entire school community is feeling. ... Our thoughts are with the Robbins family, and we ask that you keep them in your thoughts as well.”

Robbins is from Baton Rouge, The Advocate reported.

But they're secretly begging immigrants to stay

...did it come to you easily or was it something that took years of learning and practice? I'm so envious of those who have a facility for learning multiple languages. I'm American. My parents are from India, but they are very westernized and never taught me or my siblings Hindi growing up. I took Spanish and French classes in high school and college, but I was abysmal. I was a good student otherwise, but could barely get through the language classes.

Interview with James Grissom New Orleans 1982

“I'm intrigued by Jessica Lange. I like her relationship with words, which she holds in her mind and in her mouth as if they were either the most delectable sweet or a particularly noxious substance that she cannot wait to propel toward her audience or an adversary. She is a masticating actress, I suppose, thinking all the time, the brain working, the mouth set in particular ways, the inhalation that precedes action. I think good things await her, and I don't think she is merely a pretty new thing. She has a strong presence that is bolstered by the sense that she knows more than she is revealing: She's got the goods on almost everyone, but she's withholding, and this makes her terribly appealing. It makes her dangerous, and I like a dangerous actress. She seems unafraid, except perhaps of time, because the mind is racing, getting to a conclusion or an effect or the truth terribly fast. This indicates that she is intelligent, and you can do a lot with a smart actress. I would ask you to watch her.”—Tennessee Williams

Oh no, we're Shucked!

It premieres Wednesday.

Tamra is back and Taylor Armstrong from Beverly Hills has joined the cast.

And in another blast from the past, poor, lonely, dumped Fat Shannon showed up at The Quiet Woman and posed with bug eyed ex David, who has dumped the second Mrs. Beador again.

I will pray for them all.

What a cheap bitch.

She saw the married man on match.com and she just HAD to have him. At a reasonable price, of course.

Seriously, though. Nine grand? You can’t even get a decent used car for that price anymore. No wonder the hitman snitched.

Continue your discussions here.

I mean, both aren’t real jobs but people claim those titles all the time now.

Taylor Swift and Matty Healy's spring fling is over, with multiple reports saying the two split after a whirlwind — and controversial — romance.

"Taylor and Matty broke up. They are both extremely busy and realized they're not really compatible with each other," a source explained to Entertainment Tonight. "Taylor's friends want what's best for her and aren't shocked that their relationship fizzled out since she recently got out of a long-term relationship."

An insider added to Us Weekly: "They had fun together, but it was never serious."

Yahoo Entertainment reached out to reps for Swift and Healy, but did not receive a response.

It was revealed in April that Swift and Joe Alwyn had ended their six-year relationship. Neither star commented on the split, but the "Lover" singer made subtle references to heartbreak while performing on her Eras tour. She also made subtle references to a new love.

In early May, initial reports surfaced that Swift, 33, was seeing Healy, the frontman of the band the 1975. Days later, he attended her hometown shows in Nashville. PDA-filled date nights quickly followed. "I don't know, I've just never been this happy in my life in all aspects of my life ever before," Swift even declared two weeks ago.

But Swifties are likely rejoicing on Monday. Many of the singer's fans were unhappy about her rebound romance as Healy, 34, is no stranger to controversy.

Years ago, Healy — who was briefly linked to Swift in 2014 — said it would be "emasculating" to date her. In January, he was accused of "doing a Nazi salute" onstage. The British musician is known for pushing the envelope while performing, but some have accused him of predatory behavior as he kisses fans at concerts. (Or, like this past weekend, when he kissed a security guard.)

In February, Healy faced backlash for a podcast appearance where he laughed along when the hosts made racist and offensive comments. One of the jabs mocked Ice Spice, with whom Swift just collaborated on the "Karma" remix. When Healy addressed the controversy in last week's New Yorker profile, he didn't do himself any favors.

Healy was asked if he baited his fans on purpose with that podcast. "A little bit," he replied. "But it doesn't actually matter. Nobody is sitting there at night slumped at their computer, and their boyfriend comes over and goes, 'What’s wrong, darling?' and they go, 'It's just this thing with Matty Healy.' That doesn’t happen," he declared.

The reporter said "maybe it does" happen.

"If it does," he said, "you're either deluded or you are, sorry, a liar. You're either lying that you are hurt, or you're a bit mental for being hurt. It’s just people going, 'Oh, there’s a bad thing over there, let me get as close to it as possible so you can see how good I am.' And I kind of want them to do that, because they're demonstrating something so base level."

Fans wrote Swift an open letter asking her to address Healy's past behavior. She never publicly discussed her romance with the musician, or the controversy that follows him. But Swift did announce other news on Monday as she unveiled the vault tracks and collaborators on her upcoming album, Speak Now (Taylor's Version).

Where to find an Amish bf ?

3:17

"Abbott Elementary" star Tyler James Williams is responding to rumors about his sexuality ... and warning that the culture of trying to out people is creating a "dangerous" culture.

Tyler posted a message saying, "I'm not gay," but then quickly explained he's only taking time to address the topic because, "Overanalyzing someone's behavior in an attempt to 'catch' them directly contributes to the anxiety a lot of queer and queer questioning people feel when they fear living in their truth."

It's clear Tyler's read social media posts claiming he exhibits some gay "behavior," and he says that the practice of trying to find some "hidden trait" makes it harder, if not dangerous, for closeted LGBTQ members to be themselves.

Apparently Her Majesty was far worse off toward the end than most people knew.

MARY!!!!!!!!

More than a dozen migrants from South America who were recently flown on a chartered jet from New Mexico and dropped off in Sacramento were carrying documents indicating that their transportation was arranged by the state of Florida, California's attorney general said Sunday.

The documents appear to show that the flight was arranged through the Florida Division of Emergency Management and that it was part of the state's program to relocate migrants, mostly from Texas, to other states, Atty. Gen. Rob Bonta said.

The contractor for the program is Vertol Systems Co., which coordinated similar flights that took dozens of Venezuelan asylum seekers from San Antonio to Martha's Vineyard in Massachusetts last year, he said.

State officials did not publicly release the documents. And as of Sunday, there were many unanswered questions, including how the flights were arranged.

Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' office did not return calls or emails from The Times seeking comment, and it's unclear what role, if any, the GOP presidential candidate may have had in the flight.

But Bonta said the responsibility lay with DeSantis.

In an interview with The Times on Sunday, Bonta didn't mince words in blaming DeSantis, who only last week became a candidate for president, for the latest incident.

"This is Gov. DeSantis, this is his baby, this is his project, his fingerprints are all over it," Bonta said. "The governor signed it, the Legislature approved to fund it in the budget, and they hired Vertol Systems Co., a vendor, to carry out the work."

He added: "It's DeSantis being exactly who he is and advertising to the world that he is petty, little ... and full of political stunts that hurt, harm and abuse and exploit people to try and get cheap political points. It's wrong."

Calls to Vertol and the Division of Emergency Management were not returned.

The 16 migrants from Venezuela and Colombia were initially transported by bus from El Paso to New Mexico, where they boarded the flight to Sacramento, officials said. They were dropped off at the doorstep of the Roman Catholic Diocese of Sacramento on Friday.

Their arrival, for which no politician or organization has yet to publicly claim responsibility, adds fuel to a controversy over similar ploys by conservative politicians in Republican-led states.

They and their supporters have said the efforts are aimed at raising awareness of the influx of migrants over the southern border and bringing the issue to the doorsteps of authorities in states led by Democrats. Opponents describe the moves as cruel political stunts that use immigrants as pawns and leave them many miles from family, resources and even the courthouses where they are often expected to appear to plead their cases for asylum.

Gov. Gavin Newsom, a Democrat, said in a statement on Saturday that he and Bonta, also a Democrat, met on Saturday with more than 12 of the migrants. Newsom added that his office and the California Department of Justice were working together “to investigate the circumstances around who paid for the group’s travel and whether the individuals orchestrating this trip misled anyone with false promises or have violated any criminal laws, including kidnapping.”

Bonta's office is investigating, he confirmed. He said his office would be "evaluating potential criminal or civil action against those who transported or arranged for the transport of these vulnerable immigrants."

Bonta said Sunday the migrants — most of them from Venenzuela — told officials that they were promised jobs and that someone would assist them in finding work. Instead, the group was dropped off at the Catholic diocese. When someone at the diocese opened the door, two men said they would return but instead drove off, leaving the group of migrants behind, Bonta said.

Video in next post.

In a powerful show of solidarity, SAG-AFTRA members have voted 97.91% in favor of a strike authorization ahead of negotiations of the TV/Theatrical Contracts, with nearly 65,000 members casting ballots for a voting percentage of 47.69% of eligible voters.

The Mafia is back…and working it’s way through non-union construction projects.

I generally like pineapple on pizza, but often I find the ham that invariably goes with it to be too smokey for my taste. So tonight during dinner I had a revelation: next time I'll order a ham and pepperoni pizza! I was excited, but when I told my husband he practically slapped in the face. Tell me, DL -- am I crazy? Wouldn't pepperoni and pineapple be better than the traditional Hawaiian? We can call it P&P!

Authorities in Texas have opened a criminal investigation into Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis' flight last week that took roughly 50 Venezuelan migrants to Martha's Vineyard, Massachusetts. Javier Salazar, the sheriff of Bexar County, where San Antonio is located, said in a news release Monday that his office is investigating whether the migrants were victims of crimes ...

Salazar held a Facebook Live news conference over the Bexar County Sheriff's Office page, answering reporters' questions.

"What we understand is a Venezuelan migrant was paid a bird-dog fee to recruit 50 migrants who were then were lured — and I will use the word "lured" under false pretenses — to staying in a hotel for a few days, then taken to an airplane where they were flown to Florida and then Martha's Vineyard under false pretenses of being offered jobs," says Salazar. "For what we can gather, a little more than a photo op, a video op, and then they were left there."

The sheriff continued to explain his anger over the incident and the false promises that brought the migrants onto the plane.

"What infuriates me the most is what we have is 48 people here legally — they have every right to be here and they were preyed upon. Lured with promises of a better life and with the knowledge they would cling anything that was offered for a better life and were exploited and hoodwinked to make the trip to Florida for what I believe was political posturing."

"When you're playing with human lives, people that have every right to be here, that does tend to bother me quite a bit. We are absolutely opening an investigation into this."

Come on, queens. We know some of you DLers work or worked there. Spill all the tea about this toxic financial playground for the wealthy!

Retailing for $3.5k these 'augmented reality' head sets are going to be the ultimate status symbol. But will we all look like assholes wearing them?

I am visiting for 6 nights. I already plan to see the main museums, ballet, and Niagara Falls.

What are your favorite places in the city? Restaurants and bars? Neighborhoods? Thanks in advance for your suggestions.

Is that Bridget in background washing dishes ? He seems so narcissistic and delusional.

She’s back! For a cameo.

Poor Demi Moore.

Did you love Ugly Betty and Devil Wears Prada but wish it was gayer? Then I have a show fir you.

What should I do? I'm having some work done in my kitchen and don't have access to my stove or regular oven. I only prepare fish in frying pans -- I usually like a really crispy skin and a moist, tender flesh know how to achieve that on the stove. Afraid I won't be able to crisp the skin and/or that I'll dry the fish out in the toaster oven. How would you recommend I prepare it? I'll be using a simple garlic/butter/lemon/dill marinade and pairing with leftover mashed potatoes and spring mix salad.

These are thick center cut Atlantic salmon.

DeSantis is pulling another stunt.

Give it your best shot...

I mean, genuinely changed.

Do you think it's possible?

I'll just back away slowly...

SAG-AFTRA’s national board voted unanimously today to recommend that the union’s members authorize a strike in advance of its upcoming negotiations for a new film and TV contract.

“In anticipation of the union’s forthcoming TV/Theatrical Contract negotiations with the Alliance of Motion Picture and Television Producers, which begin June 7, the SAG-AFTRA National Board agreed unanimously to recommend that its members vote to authorize a strike,” the guild said in a statement posted on its website.

“An affirmative vote does not mean a strike would necessarily happen, but it would allow the National Board to call one if deemed necessary during the negotiations process,” the union added. “The action comes following a unanimous agreement by the TV/Theatrical negotiating committee that the strike authorization would give the union maximum bargaining leverage as it enters this round of negotiations with the AMPTP. SAG-AFTRA represents more than 160,000 entertainment and media professionals.”

“It was the most solidarity that I’ve seen in a long, long time,” said a board member after the meeting. “To get 100% of this board to agree on something shows that we are united.”

SAG-AFTRA hasn’t struck the film and TV industry since the merger of SAG and AFTRA in 2012. Their last strike against the studios was in 1980 — a 95-day walkout that established contract terms for pay-TV and videocassettes.

SAG-AFTRA President Fran Drescher wrote today: “For the first time in a very long time, our member leadership stands in solidarity at the negotiating committee and the National Board levels on moving forward with a strike authorization. We must get all our ducks in a row should the need present itself. The prospect of a strike is not a first option, but a last resort. As my dad always says, ‘Better to have and not need than to need and not have!’ Therefore, I implore eligible members to follow the leads of both the negotiating committee and the National Board with an unprecedented show of solidarity and make three a charm with an emphatic ‘yes’ for a strike authorization vote!”

Said Duncan Crabtree-Ireland, the guild’s national executive director and chief negotiator: “Strike authorization sends an important message during the negotiations process. A ‘yes’ vote gives the National Board the power to call a strike if the AMPTP does not negotiate fairly in our upcoming bargaining. This will be a seminal negotiation that will determine the future of what it means to be a working performer. We must be ready to fight to secure a meaningful deal for our members.”

In its statement, the guild said: “Earning a living as a professional performer has become increasingly difficult, with both inflation and the streaming ecosystem undercutting compensation — all the while, corporate profits and executive pay at studios continue to rise. Add to this the unregulated use of artificial intelligence and the burdens of the industrywide shift to self-tape, the outlook for working actors becomes unsustainable without transformative change.

“A successful strike authorization vote doesn’t initiate a strike. Instead, the strike authorization permits the National Board to declare a strike if the studios and streaming companies fail to negotiate fairly with SAG-AFTRA for the benefit of its members.”

Postcards will be sent to eligible members on May 18 with instructions on how to vote, and voting will close at 5 p.m. PT on June 5.

A strike, if it comes to that, could come until midnight on June 30, when the current contract expires.

The news comes on Day 16 of the Writers Guild strike against the AMPTP. The Directors Guild, meanwhile, began contract negotiations with the AMPTP on May 10.

The bravest little hobbit of 'em all!

The worst, most clichéd part of any filmed stand-up special usually comes in the opening minutes, before a comedian takes the stage. In an attempt to build anticipation, some directors show the audience filing in; others concentrate on the performer backstage, deep in thought. John Mulaney’s 2015 Netflix special, The Comeback Kid, featured a soaring view of the Chicago skyline and a cute bit where he talks to his dog in a greenroom. In his 2018 follow-up, Kid Gorgeous, Mulaney arrived at Radio City Music Hall and proceeded through its majestic lobby before charging the stage to cheers.

I don’t begrudge any of these intros that much—stand-up-comedy monologues are not very cinematic, and it can be hard to set the scene without leaning on familiar imagery. But I was struck by how Mulaney’s latest effort, Baby J (now streaming on Netflix), just starts. We hear the comedian’s voice over a black screen, and when the picture fades in, Mulaney is already onstage, mid-joke. There’s no fanfare, no zhuzhing things up, and certainly no roaring applause. Mulaney is here to talk, and he’s become weary of the glitzy frame that has grown around him.

Still, that doesn’t mean Mulaney is shunning the spotlight entirely. “The past couple years, I’ve done a lot of work on myself, and I’ve realized that I’ll be fine as long as I get constant attention,” he says. So begins a very revealing, amusingly unflattering routine about how, as a young boy, he was so desperate to be noticed that he prayed for a grandparent’s death so he could get sympathy at school. That sets the tone for an 80-minute show that deals with the aftermath of tabloid-y personal crises that have engulfed Mulaney in recent years: a stay in rehab for cocaine and alcohol abuse, followed by a very public divorce, a new relationship with the actor Olivia Munn, and the birth of his son.

All of that is very far from the kind of material Mulaney has dug into for his previous specials. I’ve loved him since he released his first album, The Top Part, in 2009, when he was a young writer on Saturday Night Live. His skill has always laid in fine-tuned observation, with sprinklings of nonsense, childhood recollection, and carefree jabs at his own inability to be a grown-up even as he got married and experienced more success. Well, he’s a real adult now, and Baby J takes a hammer to the baby-face image Mulaney has cultivated over the years.

Early on in the new special, the comedian imagines a ritzier opening with a song-and-dance number trying to summarize his recent life experiences. “We all went to rehab and we all got divorced, and now our reputation is diff-rent!” he warbles. “No one knows what to think, all the kids like Bo Burnham more because he’s currently less problematic! Likability is a jail!” That last line, which Mulaney drones like the bass of a barbershop quartet, is the rueful undertone of Baby J. Yes, his supernova career saw him playing bigger stages to more adoration, but being the star everyone could picture themselves being pals with—chatting about old Law & Order episodes or how annoying it is to fly with Delta Airlines—also proved stifling.

It’s not that Mulaney didn’t touch on darker subjects before—his first hour-long special, 2012’s New In Town, deals with his addiction struggles. But it also undercuts that revelation by falling back on his innocent image. “I used to drink, and then I drank too much, and I had to stop. That surprises a lot of audiences, because I don’t look like someone who used to do anything,” he says. “I look like I was just sitting in a room in a chair eating saltines for, like, 28 years.” In Baby J, Mulaney works to dispel that notion completely. We get stories about him scoring prescription pills from weird doctors he found on the internet and buying a Rolex on credit just to sell it for drug money.

There was chaos in Los Angeles elementary schools over Pride. Shit is going backwards.

Who will die next?

Continue the discussion here!

Not the peck and then giggles, not the awkward hitting the teeth by accident, not the stiff mouth, still lips attempt, not the spin the bottle dare, but a real, relaxed, lingering tongue moving over, under and around another tongue , then sucking it, and finally pulling out with a sly smile on your face, and dreamy eyes looking straight into the eyes of the other person.

I'm tired of people making hearts with their hands. Like Taylor Swift here.

I don't begrudge the positivity. I'm just weary of it.

... to attack the Trans.

I know some of you aren't super into having "the T" under our umbrella. But today's bigots are merely going after them now as a startup to coming back around to going after us. We need to be together NOW and maybe, in the future, the T can spin off into into something more under their own umbrella if that's something people want to do.

Here's big ole anti-gay bigot Anita Bryant in 1977 for all those who don't remember for whatever reason. Fuck the bigots. Us elder gays have seen it all before and we need to keep vigilant for everybody's sake.

On to la deuxieme semaine, bishes! Vite, vite!

Will Cinderello take down Legz and win it all in a true fairy-tale ending?

Will Novaxx show his boobs again? Will he ever earn the love of the fickle Frenchies?

With Peppa out of singles, WHO will carry the standard for women's fashion-forward kits?

Will Tennis Channel have a collective orgasm if Coco makes the final again?

Will (not so) Young Grigor take down sneering Sascha and -- perhaps propose to Amelie Mauresmo?

Will Taylor Townhouse and Leyla continue their Jack Sprat and wife romp through the dubs draw?

All this and MORE, in la deuxieme semaine! Amusez-vous, mes amours!

Park 55 hotel too.

"Dictators ride to and fro on tigers from which they dare not dismount. And the tigers are getting hungry." -- Winston Churchill

Hoping the hungry "tiger" gets him, soon. Carry on!

Brandishing her own scissors in front of guest services in a Target store in south Florida, the customer chopped up her store credit card while lambasting the retail chain for carrying Pride Month merchandise. "I am never shopping here again," she warned.

This episode - recounted by an employee to supervisors - was just one of several tense encounters that workers have reported over LGBTQ+ items at the South Florida location, said the manager, who spoke on the condition of anonymity over fear of losing his job. Target is the latest brand to be engulfed in culture wars, as polarizing social issues spill into store aisles and shoppers become more emboldened to engage in confrontational, even threatening, behavior.

Though Pride Month and other inclusivity initiatives have been around for years, they've increasingly become litmus tests for consumers, forcing companies to fully commit on social issues or yield to critics.

Retailers such as Kohl's, Walmart and PetSmart have also felt backlash from the far right for stocking items that extol equal rights and acceptance for gay, lesbian and transgender individuals.

In Target's case, though, it has pulled its Pride merchandise and promotional materials back from store windows in recent days after a string of threats and harassment against employees. The move then sparked multiple bomb threats, targeting stores in Ohio, Pennsylvania and Utah, from people claiming to be angry about the removal of merchandise.

"It's not like any of this is all that unpredictable," said Lindsay Schubiner, who studies violent movements for the Western States Center, an anti-extremism watchdog. "We don't always know exactly where these sort of anti-democracy actors are going to point to next, but the increase in threats and harassment from anti-democracy movements in the U.S. has become so frequent that this is something that absolutely just needs to be planned for."

At the Target in South Florida, shoppers have called employees "child groomers," a far-right slang term for pedophiles, and accused them of "shoving your woke agenda down our throats," according to the manager who spoke to The Washington Post.

When he donned a bright safety vest over his company-issued Pride-themed T-shirt to help a customer carry goods to his car, the shopper looked at him and said, "Oh, is that so I could shoot you easier?"

That interaction leaves the supervisor with conflicting feelings about Target's decision to pull back its Pride merchandise. "It's 50-50," he said. "I hate it, but I kind of understand it."

On one hand, he felt the company had abandoned its LGBTQ+ employees. But he also can see reasons for backing down because the harassment from customers makes him feel unsafe.

Target, one of the largest American general-merchandise retailers, said it has offered products celebrating Pride Month for more than a decade. Chief executive Brian Cornell has touted his company's efforts regarding diversity, equity and inclusion. Initiatives in that area have "fueled much of our growth over the last nine years" and "added value," he told Fortune's Leadership Next podcast last month.

Target representatives did not respond to a request for comment for this story.

The Target controversy follows the backlash and boycotts that Anheuser-Busch faced in April over its Bud Light partnership with transgender actress Dylan Mulvaney. Republican lawmakers chastised the brand and angry consumers posted videos on social media of themselves dumping the beer into the street.

The company later pulled back the campaign, and chief executive Brendan Whitworth posted an open letter on the company's Twitter account: "We never intended to be part of a discussion that divides people. We are in the business of bringing people together over a beer." But the reversal also angered the LGBTQ+ community, and sales have dropped.

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Famous people who would be good hangout buddies over a beer or glass of wine.

Kathryn Hahn

James Marsden

Octavia Spencer

Kathy Bates

Moving on from Ben, Benedict, and Benedick...

He is promoting anti-lgbt film what is a woman on twitter . Disgusting pig. Hope his private plane crash

I'm the new millennium coming in with a bang

Why?

"This is what happens when you show your cans at Cannes.

Critics dragged Lily-Rose Depp for showing too much nudity in her new HBO series, “The Idol,” which premiered at the Cannes Film Festival on Monday.

The 23-year-old daughter of Johnny Depp — who portrays pop star Jocelyn trying to make a comeback after having a breakdown — was accused of excessively flashing her breasts and bottom in the highly anticipated show co-created by The Weeknd and “Euphoria” director Sam Levinson.

“Rarely does a scene go by without the camera showing flashes of her breasts or ass,” the Hollywood Reporter wrote about the actress in a scathing review, adding, “You start to wonder if this is building to anything, and by episode two it seems likely that it’s probably not.”

Further, Variety claimed that Lily’s many sex scenes “scandalizes Cannes” in a review published Monday.

“Revenge porn photos of bodily fluids on Depp’s face, masturbation with ice cubes, nightclub-owning scam artists and vile Hollywood sycophants populated the first two episodes of the already-controversial series,” Variety wrote.

Kyle Buchanan of the New York Times jabbed, “’The Idol,’ or 50 SHADES OF TESFAYE: A Pornhub-homepage odyssey starring Lily-Rose Depp’s areolas and The Weeknd’s greasy rat tail,” referring to The Weeknd’s real name, Abel Tesfaye.

Buchanan added, “Love that this will help launch the HBO Max rebrand, should slot nicely next to ‘House Hunters!’”

Another critic called the second episode of the show “straight-up pornographic.”

“There’s an entire 10-minute scene of The Weeknd talking dirty to Lily while she fingers herself for him, then he tells her to suck his c–k and she gives him head. The worst part is that Sam Levinson originally wanted that scene to be longer, too,” the critic tweeted.

The Twitter user added that the show “heavily exploits” Lily, who apparently has sex in every episode.

“I hope she’s okay with it all because it comes off very exploitative,” the critic added.

And some of the girls speak up!! Naturally, famewhore cousin Amy gets her two cents in as well.

Jill Duggar, makes an appearance in the Amazon docuseries, saying in a trailer clip that "there's a story that's going to be told and I'd rather be the one telling it."

"Shiny Happy People: Duggar Family Secrets," which premieres on June 2 on Prime Video, promises to unveil the "real story" of what happened behind the scenes of the family's life on reality TV.

"As details of the family and their scandals unfold, we realize they're part of an insidious, much-larger threat already in motion, with democracy itself in peril," the description for the trailer says.

Has anyone tried it with an unwilling partner?

Vapid but memorable ABC TV series from 1980. Susan Sullivan as Lois the married mom who works to stay active with younger women. Barrie Youngfellow as Jan. Middle aged mom working while going back to college. Ann Jillian as Cassie, a 30 yr old whore with a smart mouth. Gail Edwards as Dot. An air headed aspiring actress. Wendy Schaal as Vicki. Dumb and naive from a shit state. Marian Mercer as Nancy the old hostess. Paul Kreppel as Sonny the singer/pianist and Bert Remsen as Mario the chef. They all worked at a rotating restaurant called Over The Top which rotates on top of the iconic Bonadventure Hotel in LA.

Boebert was late, late, late for a very important date! But, no really, she was acting on her patriotic fervor and conservative principles by not voting on the debt ceiling bill. It was a protest, she said.

The sound effects are fantastic!

Clop, clop,Clippity, clop.

"running up steps* Me: They closed it. Boebert: They closed it? *keeps running*

His face is mid but his body is nice and tight and i actually think the tattoos on him look good. He’s a small town redneck “All American” Republican type but that body is hot and he’s become pretty fucking kinky. He recently started exploring anal toys and now has a big dildo he occasionally messes with.

He’s fucking some young chick. He is your typical redneck type, but under those clothes is a hot fucking body.

Idk why I have such a crush omg lol.

Wow

Angie Dickenson looks really fetching standing in her suburban kitchen. I wouldn't kick Richard Crenna out of bed.

This should-have-been cult classic is getting Blu-ray treatment from Scream Factory tomorrow. Have you bitches seen it? I caught it on Turner Classic Movies last year and had never even heard of it before. I was transfixed from beginning to end. It's utterly bizarre, sometimes hilarious, and very atmospheric. Also a great time capsule of '70s downtown Los Angeles. I know "Eating Raoul" gets most of the attention in Bartel's filmography, but I almost prefer this to it.

Cornel West, the progressive activist and professor, announced a presidential campaign on Monday with the People’s Party, a third party led by a former campaign staff member for Senator Bernie Sanders.

“I enter in the quest for truth, I enter in the quest for justice, and the presidency is just one vehicle to pursue that truth and justice — what I’ve been trying to do all of my life,” Dr. West said in a campaign video posted on Twitter.

In the video, Dr. West said he had decided to run as a third-party candidate because “neither political party wants to tell the truth about Wall Street, about Ukraine, about the Pentagon, about Big Tech.” He called former President Donald J. Trump, the front-runner for the Republican nomination, a “neo-fascist,” and President Biden a “milquetoast neoliberal.”

Dr. West has taught at Yale, Princeton and Harvard and is currently a professor of philosophy at Union Theological Seminary. He is known for his progressive activism, including his sharp criticism of former President Barack Obama.

The other thread has been paywalled.

Talia & Colin both survived their fall off the roof.

Rafe was getting cozy with Chanel so watch out Johnny & Jada.

Abe made it out of surgery.

“Full tour” here. No bathroom tour, though. Living room looks a lot less fussy. He didn’t go on and on about his tea collection (pots, cups, etc.). So, that’s a positive. His bedroom looks odd, like it’s in flux. He spoke at length about his sisal rug. He’s a bit uneasy about it being so modern. His dining room still looks unused, even though he says he does use it.

His voice sounded like he was under the weather and I think he may have put on a couple of pounds.

For years I have been defending the left knowing there were extremist ideas that I wasn't so inline with but I didn't want to throw the baby out with the bathwater. But now the left is more centred on gender politics and things I don't necessarily agree with or care about and it is becoming increasingly hard to defend. Do I really care if Drag Queens read to children? Of course I understand the homophobia behind making it such a lightening rod of an issue. But in my day Drag Queen shows were bawdy, drunken, adult fun, entertainment. I don't agree with a lot of things the trans movement is fighting for either. And a lot of things they are defending are being used against Gay people and and attacking our rights. As a comedian said recently, living in America right now is like watching your parents get divorced and having to decide which one you want to live with when they both abuse you. What is the general consensus on DL now and where to you find yourself standing politically these days?

Prince Harry and Meghan Markle—Emmy nominees? It could happen, reports The Mirror, as their eponymous six-part Netflix docuseries Harry & Meghan could potentially bring home a nod for the pair. (Wonder if Meghan, as an actress on Suits, ever thought the Emmy she would be nominated for would be for this?)

Variety reports that the Sussexes are in the running for an Emmy for the show, and this exciting prospect shows Netflix “they have the staying power for them to continue bankrolling the couple’s projects,” an expert said.

Harry & Meghan broke streaming records for the service and was a massive hit upon its release last December. Mark Boardman, who has deep experience in the industry, told Newsweek that, if Harry and Meghan do get the nomination (and probably even more so the win), it could lead to future opportunities and business deals: “Being predicted for inclusion for an Emmy award alone is a significant achievement in the television industry,” he said, adding that it “carries immense importance and relevance for the Sussexes.”

Boardman said he is “certain” that there is a “very good chance” that Harry & Meghan could be nominated.

“What the couple need right now is industry validation, and this is just what has happened from Variety including their show as a predicted nominee in the Outstanding Documentary or Nonfiction category,” he said.

Boardman also predicted the show would place in the top three to win the category, if nominated. The Emmys will take place on September 19 in Los Angeles, and nominations will be announced next month.

Sen. Tim Scott and the hosts of The View had a respectful debate Monday over Republican policies and people of color - it wasn't until he defended Ron DeSantis and his legal fight with Disney that things turned ugly with the studio audience.

“Disney and Ron have been in a combat zone over what I thought is the right issue, which is our young kids and what they are being indoctrinated with,” Scott said, triggering boos from the audience and an apology from View co-host Whoopi Goldberg.

“No, no, no, not here,” Goldberg said before turning to Scott to say, "I'm sorry, sir."

To the crowd, Goldberg said: “Do not boo; this is ‘The View.' We accept, we don’t have to believe everything people say, but you cannot boo people here, please.”

DeSantis, like Scott a 2024 Republican presidential candidate, is trying to kill tax breaks for Disney after the company criticized his plan to forbid teachers from discussing sexual orientation with young students, the so-called "Don't Say Gay" bill.

Scott went on The View because panelists had criticized him, the lone Black Republican in the Senate, for standing up against Republican policies that hurt people of color.

During the interview-debate, Scott said he went on the program because of panelists' past comments "that the only way for a young African American kid to be successful in this country is to be the exception and not the rule ... That's a dangerous offensive disgusting message to send."

View co-hosts were not convinced, as they peppered the South Carolina senator about systemic racism and Republican policies on the economy, voting rights, and law enforcement.

“I want you to come out and say, 'listen, the Republicans have these issues,'" Goldberg told Scott.

Replied Scott: “Humans have these issues ... Both sides of the aisle can do a better job on the issue of race.”

While Scott complained about cutting to commercials while he was speaking, he later said he was pleased with his appearance on The View.

"Had a constructive conversation with the ladies on The View," he tweeted, "even the producers can’t stop me."

What a fuckin psychopath.

Is one of the dumbest cunts that EVER lived.

Ada Day may be over, but summer is almost here, and there's so many fun events.

The Cutoff Shorts contest. It was a very tight, hard race between Jamie Frame and Phillip Spaulding last year, which ended in a tie (and a wrestling match....does someone have the pictures? Asking for a friend)

And the Tri-State fair will also include the perennial favorite - the Eavesdropping Contest! The eavesdropping porch at Luthers Corners is a tough competitor, but Liz Matthews from Bay City is a one-woman team that has SLAYED the competition. She's the one to beat.

As for me, I'm not eavesdropping....I'll be watching Holden in the barn.

She did a pretty ballsy thing on Instagram. No words on the post, just a very compelling video of her being prepped to get radiation on her brain-

If you follow her on Instagram please check it out. It's pretty courageous and very, very sad.

Kate looking for a friend to talk to

I get she has been doing it a long time, but to me won't be Top Chef without Padma there.

Stacked like a fitness model

Thoughts ?

Time to star a new thread about this closeted Actor/ New TikToker/ "Writer"/ Whiskey and Tequila Seller/cult leader called Sam Heughan.

Let's hope that it's not been deleted like it has happened with dozens of the previous DL threads that were scrubbed.

Just like his gay bios before Outlander were also scrubbed, his name from the list of openly gay actors, the gay comments from Sam's personal FB....etc...etc...etc

A straight actor wouldn't need all this scrubbing, policing, PR stunts, innuendo fake 'girlfriends' and trolling,

Continuation of the fat liar draq queen Congressman.

Related thread below.

Because it needs its own thread. Colin is single! Gary has COVID! Cute chef! Sexy male deckhand sure to give pudgy Gary some competition.

Is it possible for a bottom to have one?

While many regard Lizabeth as a discount version of Lauren Bacall, I think she was very good in this, and the film is an overall fun, shifty noir. Scott was a bit less mysterious than Bacall, but quirkier and more likable. I think she was naturally much prettier than Bacall, and she also wasn't a raging cunt in real life. At the time of the film's release, Bogart dismissed the press's comparisons of her to Betty, instead claiming she looked much more like his previous wife, Mayo Methot (OUCH).

I know guys who aren’t poor and are nearly bald or totally bald (shaven). They’ve even made comments about how much they hate it and when it started, etc. Why not just get a transplant? I think they range from $5k-15k. Surely they have payment plans. It’s an outpatient procedure. A friend of mine got one. He’s in his 30s. You’d never know. He looks great.

He's really one the gurls now!

They just seem like very very young millennials otherwise

Wig hit the skids!!!

Aside from Ms. Claxton, I always enjoyed Mrs. Beatty.

Speaking of whom, why did Rose refer to her as Mrs. Beatty? I always thought it sounded so formal.

I love the music.

I'm fat now. :(

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Those of you who've been down that road have any advice?

This went well.

Former Bachelorette contestant Josh Seiter is opening up about his identity and his new relationship just in time for Pride Month.

The reality TV personality first appeared in the 11th season of The Bachelorette, although he was eliminated in week one. He’s continued orbiting the reality TV space thanks to his relationships with women from 90 Day Fiancé and Love After Lockup.

But now he’s found a new romance in a fellow exotic dancer by the name of David. Seiter told TV Shows Ace that he and David have been seeing each other on and off since November of last year, and that he’s “excited to finally be in a healthy relationship” after “a lot of disastrous relationships with women.”

He also opened up to Instinct Magazine about his bisexual identity (Seiter previously identified as pansexual), and how it “manifested later in life.”

“I believe my upbringing, in the homeschooled Christian niche that we were brought up in, stayed with me, both consciously and unconsciously, for years after leaving home for college,” he said. “I always knew as an early teen I was different sexually, I just don’t think I had the vocabulary to articulate what the difference was.”

“In the distant past, what people might think of my attraction to men and women definitely played an operative role in keeping me silenced about my identity, but those concerns don’t bother me now,” he added.

There’s never a bad time to come out or do some self-reflection about how societal norms have shaped our own perceptions of ourselves, even if it feels later in life than we might prefer. After all, learning more about who we are never truly stops.

When was Josh Seiter on The Bachelorette?

Seiter was on season 11 of The Bachelorette.

How old is Josh Seiter?

Seiter was born August 14, 1987.

Mention of Gerald Gutierrez in another thread had me thinking that his revival of "Most Happy Fella" was last time that production was done in NYC at least. That was back in 1992, surely it is time for this wonderful musical to be done again.

IIRC reading somewhere that Michael Jackson (now his estate if true) owned rights to MHF, if true how did that happen?

To me, this period in horror film making is such a delight. There is amazing stuff, terrible stuff, campy stuff, good idea/bad execution, etc. but I have enjoyed watching nearly all of it that I have come across. I think I just enjoy the aesthetic of this time too (I was born in 1981 so smack bang in the middle of it, but never really watched any of these movies until very recently, bar a few exceptions). Posters on here are really good with this stuff, so any recommendations out of the ones I have left would be very much appreciated. I do know I want to see "My Bloody Valentine", "Happy Birthday to Me" and "The Prowler", but it's just a matter of finding copies. I've chosen the years from 1976-1984, but if there is a recommendation later or earlier in that time period, feel free! (Just to note, I have already seen Black Christmas, which I loved). I'm particularly interested in the slashers/one-by-ones, but again, it's all good.

The following is what I have already seen, from memory/Wikipedia:

1976: Alice, Sweet Alice; Carrie; The Omen.

1977: Alucarda; The Hills Have Eyes; The Psychic; Suspiria.

1978: Dawn of the Dead; Halloween.

1979: Alien; The Amityville Horror; Nosferatu the Vampyre; When a Stranger Calls; Zombi 2.

1980: The Changeling; City of the Living Dead; The Fog; Friday the 13th; Inferno; Prom Night; The Shining; Terror Train.

1981: An American Werewolf in London; The Beyond; The Burning; The Evil Dead; Final Exam; Friday the 13th Part 2; Halloween II; Hell Night; The House by the Cemetery; The Pit.

1982: Friday the 13th Part III; Halloween III: Season of the Witch; Manhattan Baby; The New York Ripper; Pieces; The Slumber Party Massacre; Tenebrae; The Thing.

1983: Sleepaway Camp.

1984: Friday the 13th: The Final Chapter; Gremlins; A Nightmare on Elm Street; Silent Night, Deadly Night.

The Palazzo Borromeo on Isola Bella, Lago Maggiore in northern Italy looks quite nice. Never been.

What architecture do you admire?

Take my poll...

Is it enough time to stretch my hole big wide enough to fit my bf’s hung thick cock ?

This is Rudy Giulaini and some other person talking about the ginned-up "Biden corruption scandal"

[quote][bold]"Well, it's that defining deviancy down,"[/bold] co-host Maria Ryan agreed. "Once you do that and you start getting used to certain things. [bold]It's almost like gays, right?"[/bold] she added. "At one time in this population, it was really frowned upon.... and they have equal rights. So you just get used to certain things."

[quote]... it is a good example in this sense," Giuliani remarked. "You take anything to an extreme, and you can get into the area of deviancy. Look, heterosexuals can be deviants. [bold]Nothing wrong with gay, nothing wrong with lesbian except if it morphs into pedophilia."[/bold] Ryan interrupted to suggest same-sex attraction was unnatural....

Daddy Michael Silver

In his upcoming memoir “Pageboy,” Oscar-nominated actor Elliot Page reveals he was once confronted by a homophobic actor at a birthday party in Los Angeles (via People magazine). The year was 2014, shortly after Page publicly came out as gay during a speech made at a Human Rights Campaign conference (“I’m here today because I am gay,” Page told the crowd). Page later came out as transgender in December 2020.

As Page writes in a chapter aptly titled “Famous A–hole at Party,” an actor that he considered an “acquaintance” approached him at the party and said, “You aren’t gay. That doesn’t exist. You are just afraid of men.” Page writes the actor also threatened him by saying: “I’m going to fuck you to make you realize you aren’t gay.”

When Page saw him at the gym a few days later, the actor tried to walk back on his comments by saying, “I don’t have a problem with gay people, I swear.”

“I think you might,” Page told him.

“I’ve had some version of that happen many times throughout my life,” Page told People about including the story in his book. “A lot of queer and trans people deal with it incessantly. These moments that we often, like, don’t talk about or we’re supposed to just brush off, when actually it’s very awful. I put that story in the book because it’s about highlighting the reality, the shit we deal with and what gets sent to us constantly, particularly in environments that are predominantly cis and heterosexual.”

Page added, “I’m purposely not sharing his name. But he will hear about this and know it’s him.”

Is it me, or does it seem like thin people have more freedom to go out and have fun and explore the world? It’s a freedom I’d imagine they take for granted without realizing.

Let the tea spill and the Ruveals begin!

Starts May 12th!

Sassy fatty with a heart of gold

Did they give the bomb a nipple?

This is a surprisingly hilarious show! The premise is that a documentary is being filmed focused on the people serving on a jury during a trial. In reality, everyone involved is an actor except one unsuspecting participant.

The unsuspecting participant is named Ronald and he is cute as hell. He has a naturally expressive face and seems like a genuinely nice and caring person. The improv actors playing all the other parts are a wild group of characters but are still believable in their eccentricities. James Marsden plays a version of himself and is very funny.

If you haven't checked it out it's worth doing so. Six of eight episodes have been released with the final two coming next Friday.

What presented about 6 weeks ago as sinus issues and then possibly into a sinus infection. Sinus headaches, swollen nasal passages. Teledoc said to try Flonase and Clairitin and also sent me for a PCR which came back negative.

Felt somewhat better, but two weeks later, got bad again and teledoc prescribed antibiotics. Midway through the course, tenderness around my left eye socket and more headache pain over the left eye, getting increasingly worse. Afrin doesn't help, ibuprofen or Naproxen doesn't help. I'm also in the middle of a short course of prednisone for a back issue which finishes tomorrow.

Last night, my left upper lip started to feel numb and my left eye was watering and I had pain behind it. Saw an ENT this morning who scoped my nose and checked ears and throat and could see no infection. He suspected migraine, even though I have no history. He prescribed Imitrex, which I took today and has done nothing. My upper left teeth are now numb, as well. No pain in the mouth, no swelling, no bleeding. I called my dentist to see if I needed to make an emergency visit and he never called me back.

ENT said if the Imitrex didn't work, we would do a CT scan of my head, but the first appt isn't for 2 weeks. I am in constant pain and I just want to figure out what this is and fix it. I'm reluctant to go to the ER even though I'm not sure I can take the pain much longer.

Anyone with any similar experiences? Obviously I'm not looking for a diagnosis in lieu of going to a doctor, but I'd love to hear that i'm not going to have to give away all my stuff. Thanks.

Will he sue his the makers of his alarm clock after this trial?

"Prince Harry a no-show on first day of court showdown with British tabloid publisher"

Mine are:

Belinda Carlisle - I Feel Free Neneh Cherry - Manchild Heart - I Want You So Bad Stevie Nicks - Blue Denim Madonna - The Look of Love Kim Wilde - Go For It Bananarama - Trick of the Night

Does DL agree with her?

I'm Kenneth Branagh, who for some reason cannot make me.

Characters

Mike - dead

Carol - dead

Alice - dead

Tiger - dead

Greg - living

Peter - living

Bobby - living

Marcia - living

Jan - living

Cindy - living

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Kathy Hilton will not be returning to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 13 after being featured on the show as a “friend of.”

Hilton has appeared throughout the show’s history as she is the older sister of cast member Kyle Richards and former housewife Kim Richards. However, Hilton became an official cast member when she was prominently featured in a recurring manner in Season 11 and Season 12.

The socialite is not leaving reality shows or the NBCU family as she will be featured in the second season of her daughter’s show on Peacock.

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Kathy Hilton will not be returning to The Real Housewives of Beverly Hills Season 13 after being featured on the show as a “friend of.”

Hilton has appeared throughout the show’s history as she is the older sister of cast member Kyle Richards and former housewife Kim Richards. However, Hilton became an official cast member when she was prominently featured in a recurring manner in Season 11 and Season 12.

The socialite is not leaving reality shows or the NBCU family as she will be featured in the second season of her daughter’s show on Peacock. Related Story Padma Lakshmi Exiting 'Top Chef' After 17 Years

“No, I’m doing Paris in Love,” she told E! News when asked if she would be coming back to RHOBH‘s upcoming season.

Although Hilton won’t be in Season 13 of the long-running show, she only had good things to say adding, “I know it’s going to be great. It’s always interesting and fun and lots of drama.”

Hilton’s departure from RHOBH comes after falling out with her real-life sister Kyle after not feeling supported in her feud with co-star Lisa Rinna. Rinna accused Hilton of badmouthing the cast, including her sister, during an alleged meltdown in Aspen. Although cameras filmed the cast trip, that particular moment was not.

The rift between Hilton and Rinna caused shockwaves that were felt at BravoCon, Bravo’s annual fan event. During a panel with the stars of RHOBH, Rinna was booed while Hilton was always one of the most acclaimed stars during her appearances at different events.

Hilton had previously hinted that she would not return to the show if Rinna and Erika Jayne came back. Although Rinna exited the franchise earlier this year, Jayne is returning.

RHOBH Season 13 recently wrapped filming for their upcoming season and is slated to air later this year on Bravo.

Even I, a gay man, would turn around and walk out.

Producer and director Taika Waititi blasted the white power structure in Hollywood for its failure to fix the industry's diversity issues.

Speaking at The Hollywood Reporter's Raising our Voices luncheon on Friday, Waititi called out the industry for looking to underrepresented communities to "fix" the problem of representation.

"Stop asking us what to do, how to fix things, all right? I'm so tired of this," Waititi said. "I'm so tired of the diversity conversation, the inclusivity conversation, all the conversations. All of us want to be working and not having to come and do fucking panels and speeches in the middle of our day."

Waititi, who is Maori and Jewish, said while it's good that the issue is being discussed, it's not enough to simply ask how to fix the problem, but that white decision-makers in Hollywood need to come with their own solutions and ready to give up control to those underrepresented voices.

"You wonder why there is no indigenous stuff out there," Waititi said. "This is the shit you've got us doing. Making us come and talk about the problem and tell you how to fix it. You fucking broke it — you fix it."

Waititi joked that what's currently happening is akin to someone "coming into your house, stealing all of your shit, and burning your house down and then saying, 'OK, we need to talk about this.'"

Instead, Waititi suggested: "You build the fucking house. You burnt it down. I'll come back, and hopefully, you'll get it right, and if you don't get it right, we'll try again."

The "Thor: Ragnarok" director also said that he felt most films and TV shows get diversity wrong.

"What's happening is we're mistaking that for we have to include a person from every single race, and every single background, and every single part of the human experience in every show or everything that we make," he said. "That's not reality, and it's not authentic. I never grew up with a group of friends where there was someone who represented every ethnic group in my group of friends. I don't know who the hell grew up like that."

Instead, he believes that Hollywood needs to work on decolonizing the screen, a term his mentor Merata Mita had coined.

"I don't want to see one token Polynesian character in your show. What I want to see is a fully Polynesian-controlled, Polynesian story that's written by and show run by" a Polynesian person, he said. "When we make our things, don't give us a white showrunner to tell us the rules and tell us how to do things. Let us figure it out, and let us figure out the structure of the story in our own way from our own experience. By decolonizing the screen, what I mean is just don't make it so white."

Let’s try to contain our excitement.

I'm very curious about these medications and what kind of results people are getting. But more than that, I do want to know: if you are on one of these meds, are you exercising? If so, how much/often/kind? If you had to guess, how many calories do you think you are consuming on a daily basis?

My birthday is Friday, June 9, and my niece wanted to make me a cake, so I said "A Seventies bundt cake!" just for something different. I don't think I've had one since the Late 80s maybe.

I found this recipe but it has powered sugar as the topping. From the Seventies, I seem to remember some kind of icing drizzled over the top instead.

Greg, you're old, too, as I am, so what do you think completes the cake better? I want it to be as Authentic Seventies as possible. Any suggestions?

I never read any of your recipes with all those wet concoctions, but I love to read your threads for the drama. I don't even know if you bake!

Any help is greatly appreciated!

Good for him.

looks trash-tastic

Jackie is demoted to a friend. Another friend joins. 2 new full-time housewives are there as well, Danielle Cabral and Rachel Fuda

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The Beckhams are cooking up even more family time!

On Saturday, Victoria Beckham posted a sweet photo series on her Instagram of her clan bonding at one of Cashmere Cavemen’s Wild Kitchen tents outside of London.

She wrote, “The most beautiful week 🙏🏼 I love you all so much x @davidbeckham @brooklynpeltzbeckham @romeobeckham @cruzbeckham @nicolaannepeltzbeckham."

Everyone in the Beckham family — except for Romeo, 20 — posed for the group photo Victoria, 49, shared on Instagram.

She also posted a sweet shot of her and daughter-in-law, Brooklyn Beckham's wife Nicola Peltz, 28, posing with their drinks, along with ones of her husband David Beckham, 48, with his arm around sons Brooklyn, 24, and Romeo.

The fashion mogul rounded out the carousel with a snap of all of her children, including son Cruz, 18, and daughter Harper, 11.

But the family fun didn’t stop in the kitchen, as the Beckhams took to the outdoors to collect some honey for their meals.

Victoria shared adorable snaps of her family in their beekeeper suits on her Instagram Story, with David writing over his own photo, “My little (not so little anymore) Beekeepers.”

But the family fun didn’t stop in the kitchen, as the Beckhams took to the outdoors to collect some honey for their meals.

The soccer star posted a hilarious Instagram Story of his wife with her arms spread wide, writing “No gloves” and “Keeping her distance.”

He also wrote “Hi heels” with the high heel emoji beside her, though the grass Victoria is standing in is too tall to see her wearing any.

“Try to get a little bit of my sticky stuff,” he teased before sharing a selfie he snapped with his multiple jars of honey.

Victoria shared even more photos of their family outing, with the boys huddled around a campfire and on the soccer field.

David wrote on his Instagram Story that there was “a little bit of a pouring competition going on between the brothers,” as Romeo is seen pouring himself a beverage while Brooklyn watches.

The Spice Girls alum also added some wholesome family pics at dinner to her Instagram post, including a sweet photo as Harper hugs her big brother Brooklyn.

“Such a happy weekend x I love u,” she wrote in her caption.

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My name is John David Gosch.

Once upon a time, in a pleasant part of the city, lived Ricki, a wealthy and well-known magician. While he enjoyed his success and the comfort it provided, he wasn't particularly well-liked among his neighbors. The reason for their disdain stemmed from Ricki's refusal to let them use his outdoor swimming pool.

Ricki wasn't an unfriendly or mean-spirited person, but he had a peculiar aversion to the idea of others sharing his pool. He couldn't bear the thought of their bodies dirtying the water, although he never openly admitted this to his neighbors when they inquired. Ricki didn't mind lending out other belongings, like a lawnmower, but when it came to his pool and jacuzzi, he drew the line. Behind his tall gates, he believed it was preposterous for people to assume his pool was available for public use.

His home occupied a beautiful spot, not quite suburban but not entirely urban either, nestled near several parks and lakes. Ricki often wondered why his neighbors didn't take advantage of the nearby natural swimming options or the many local pools. He couldn't fathom their audacity in assuming entitlement to his private oasis.

The only exception to his strict rule was his 7-year-old daughter, Sabrina. Ricki reluctantly allowed her to enjoy the pool because he believed in sharing the good things in life with her. As her father, he felt a sense of responsibility to provide her with happiness, despite not particularly liking children. Sabrina had been an unplanned surprise, and Ricki never intended to have more children, even in his early thirties. However, over the years, he grew fond of his daughter, despite her occasionally unpleasant and bratty demeanor.

Ricki was divorced from Sabrina's mother and only saw his daughter on weekends and some evenings. He figured he might as well let Sabrina enjoy the pool since she loved swimming and it brought her joy. Besides, it was far better than her demanding trips to the beach, as Ricki had a deep-seated fear of open water and sharks. The thought of her floating out in the vast sea terrified him. Luckily, Sabrina was also averse to fish and had no interest in venturing into the ocean.

Sabrina's personality resembled that of a cat, displaying friendliness and clinginess on some days and independence and aloofness on others. While she had earned a reputation as a spoiled brat among the neighborhood kids, boasting about her toys, the beauty of her pool, and how her bike had a nicer color than theirs, she generally behaved well and was not a bully like some of the other children. Moreover, Sabrina cared deeply for animals and often brought home stray pets and injured birds. This is how they ended up with a resident crow that perched on their chimney all day. Ricki often advised her against boasting, warning her that it would make the other kids jealous and make their house a target for robberies.

One unfortunate incident proved his point. Sabrina once snuck an expensive multicolored gem necklace from Ricki's treasure chest and paraded around the neighborhood, showing off her find. A group of jealous kids attacked her, stole the necklace, and pushed her into the nearby lake. Tearfully, she returned home but refused to disclose which house the other kids came from. It was a tough lesson for Sabrina, and Ricki comforted her as best he could. Despite her flaws, it was difficult to hold any animosity toward Sabrina. She possessed a unique sense of humor, reminiscent of the flamboyant and bossy Roger from American Dad. She genuinely seemed to care for her father, well, most of the time, and always hugged him tightly before returning to her mother's house for the week. Despite her occasional mischief, Sabrina had grown into quite a handful, but Ricki no longer regretted having her, unlike the initial doubts he experienced when she was born.

THE ENDING IS IN REPLY ONE, I CAN'T POST THE FULL THING IN THE OP.

She born in small town South Carolina to a mother of Cherokee and African descent. After her mother's death, she was sent to live with an aunt (who might have been her mother) in New York City. There, she thrived as a singer in a traveling theatrical troupe.

Soon her career took off like lightning, fist with Cole Porter and later such hits as C'est si bon, Snuff Out the Light, Love For Sale, and Santa Baby. Getting bored, her friend Orson Welles reached out to her to appear in his adaptation of Faust. This led to other acting opportunities, including Catwoman in Batman.

Yet, her career in America came to a screeching halt when she made made anti-war comments to President and Lady Bird Johnson. President Johnson soon had the CIA investigate her and she traveled to Asia and later settled in Paris to have "the time of her life."

Later in her career, she once again enjoyed huge success on Broadway, television, and later films, most famously as the voice of sinister Yzma in The Emperor's New Groove.

Let's discuss the truly international "mut" Eartha Kitt.

What will it be?

I'm American, but I've occasionally watched a clip from This Morning on YouTube when they've had a guest on whose interview I've been interested in (Miriam Margolyes, Dame Edna etc.)

I keep getting served endless articles about this British morning TV scandal on Facebook, but none of them really provide any detail on what's actually happened. In FB comments there are hundreds of comments from Brits insinuating that Schofield had done something... disreputable, potentially illegal. It reads like thinly veiled homophobia. I know his BROTHER was convicted of child abuse, but, as far as I can tell Phillip has no association with those crimes.

Is the scandal really just that two hosts had fallen out and that forced ITV to choose between them? THAT is what this is all about? Am I missing something??

The words and the look are on point.

Died in prison.

And that'll have to be plenty enough!

Old thread locked up unexpectedly and I wanted to get something in while I could still post, so forgive my lack of preparedness and carry on as only you can do, my fair Chuckleheads!

Old thread:

“In private, some officials acknowledge that they make what they consider reasonable accommodations not to physically tax an aging president. His staff schedules most of his public appearances between noon and 4 p.m. and leaves him alone on weekends as much as possible.”

This is the Times pushing him out?

Days Of Our Lives Queen played by Deidre Hall. What are her most glorious achievements or best moments?

If it feels like these types of boycotts and online firestorms are gaining steam, that's because they are.

Experts say it's due to a combination of the culture wars and panic-stoking media coverage that forces brands to either back down or face a firestorm.

Matty Healy is back to his old ways.

The 1975 frontman kissed a male security guard on the lips during a concert in Denmark earlier this week amid his romance with Taylor Swift.

The singer — who has notoriously made out with strangers during his band’s live shows — previously said he stopped kissing fans out of respect for the “Style” singer.

But on Friday, while performing his group’s hit “Robbers” at the 2023 NorthSide Festival in Eskelunden, Healy got on his knees and shared an intimate moment with a staff member.

Fan videos of the interaction show the security guard smiling gleefully and throwing his hands in the air after kissing the rockstar.

The crowd cheered while Healy, 34, held a bottle of champagne and pulled the security guard in for another brief embrace.

Back in January, the “Heart Out” singer told concertgoers that he was ditching the practice of making out with fans because Swift, 33, was joining him on stage.

“I’m not kissing anybody in front of Taylor Swift, have some respect,” Healy said at the time.

“In front of the queen, it’s not happening.”

Three months later, the “Chocolate” musician sparked romance rumors with the “Cruel Summer” singer after her split from Joe Alwyn came to light.

A source confirmed Healy and Swift’s relationship to the US Sun, and he was spotted at her shows in Nashville and Philadelphia just weeks later.

The Brit was even photographed watching one performance alongside Swift’s dad, Scott, before running into her New York City apartment a few nights later.

The “Love Story” singer, who is currently playing sold-out shows on the American leg of her Eras Tour, told fans she has “never been this happy.”

“I kind of feel like telling you … I’ve just never been this happy in my life, in all aspects of my life, ever before,” she said in the middle of a concert last month.

“And I just want to thank you for being a part of that. It’s not just the tour. I just sort of feel like my life finally feels like it makes sense.”

She also dropped a “Karma” remix with rapper Ice Spice, whom Healy recently offered a half-hearted apology to following a slew of racist remarks that were made on a podcast he was a guest on.

During a February episode of the “Adam Friedland Show,” he laughed along with Friedland and co-host Nick Mullen as they referred to the musician as an “Inuit Spice Girl” and a “chubby Chinese lady.”

“I just feel a bit bad, and I’m kind of a bit sorry if I’ve offended you. Ice Spice, I’m sorry,” Healy said during a concert in April.

LOL.

I am purposefully NOT including shows for which he only did the lyrics, like GYPSY and WEST SIDE STORY. It has to be a show where he did both music and lyrics.

There were children there watching . This is sending gay rights way back .

Author Maureen Ryan writes that Lorne Michaels’ “long tenure as a power player and ‘SNL’s’ enduring importance are intertwined with a culture of impunity within the world of comedy, in which abuse and toxicity are not just permitted but often celebrated.”

She's even breaking her own records...

Sexual misconduct

Hee hee.

Companies spend millions paying celebrities to be in their adverts. The ads are usually trash and boring, so what's the point? People want perfume, so they'd buy it anyway if they saw it in a reputable store like Boots pharmacy or Primark.

The same goes for clothes. I've never once been inspired to buy certain items of clothing just because Dua Lipa or some other celeb is modelling it. Nobody influences me, I buy what I like. People need clothes, they'd buy stuff without the models showcasing the looks available.

Jane Fonda shades Redford, disses Godard, and dishes on Hepburn in no-holds-barred appearance at Cannes.

They're back!

My friend took her out to a local place that plays music.

Mom had tequila shots (only 2 - she’s Baptist), asked the dj to play Elvis (because “he’s so cute”), and danced with boys (she wanted someone tall).

I know it’s early-stage and it’ll get worse. But it’s kind of cute that she thinks Elvis is still around and she’s having a blast.

Anyone tried this out?

Another “Summer of Love” is on the horizon.

Shawn Mendes and Camila Cabello were spotted holding hands Tuesday after sparking rumors that they have reconciled their romance.

The pair walked hand in hand in New York City after the “In My Blood” crooner picked up a coffee.

Mendes, 24, showed off his biceps and tattoos in a gray tank top, light-wash jeans and white sneakers, while the “Havana” songstress, 26, wore a black leather jacket over a cropped white shirt, loose-fitting

The outing comes one month after the “Señorita” collaborators reunited at the 2023 Coachella Valley Music and Arts Festival, where fans caught them making out on video.

While a source told Page Six exclusively in April that Mendes and Cabello were “not back together” but simply “friends with a lot of love and history between them,” a second insider shared that the stars were “enjoying getting reacquainted and seeing where it goes.”

In addition, Cabello teased a song titled “June Gloom” on Instagram with lyrics seemingly inspired by her on-again beau: “Are you coming to Coachella? / If you don’t, it’s whatever / If you do, honey, it’ll be all I think about.”

However, neither has directly addressed the current status of their relationship.

The Grammy nominees previously dated from July 2019 to November 2021.

When they announced their breakup, they shared that they would “continue to be best friends” whose “love for one another as humans [was] stronger than ever.”

During their separation, Cabello dated Lox Club co-founder Austin Kevitch for eight months.

Mendes, for his part, was linked to chiropractor Jocelyne Miranda and actress-singer Sabrina Carpenter.

Nobody needs to eat this shit food anymore now that we’ve got Ozempic.

Fact.

Look at how sexy he looks!! He looks good on Los Angeles. Just saying.

Great list for those of you who enjoy hot dogs. You can know which are the best quality.

This is serious.

Officials at Yellowstone National Park are urging the public to keep a distance from wildlife after several recent incidents involving people interacting with animals — including a baby elk that was picked up by tourists and driven in their car.

"In recent days, some actions by visitors have led to the endangerment of people and wildlife and resulted in the death of wildlife," the park said in a news release on Thursday. "The park calls on visitors to protect wildlife by understanding how their actions can negatively impact wildlife.

Officials said that over Memorial Day Weekend, visitors put a newborn elk in their car while driving in the park and brought the animal to the West Yellowstone, Montana, Police Department. Park officials said the calf "later ran off into the forest and its condition is unknown."

Officials did not say why the tourists drove the animal to the police station but said they are investigating.

The incident unfolded around the same time that a Hawaii man pleaded guilty to disturbing a baby bison at Yellowstone, resulting in the calf being euthanized.

"Approaching wild animals can drastically affect their well-being and, in some cases, their survival," the park said. "When an animal is near a campsite, trail, boardwalk, parking lot, on a road, or in a developed area, leave it alone and give it space."

Park officials also warned visitors to reduce their driving speeds on park roads. Last week, two black bears were struck and killed on U.S. Highway 91 on the same day, officials said. One elk and one bison were also hit by separate vehicles, officials said.

Park regulations require that visitors stay at least 25 yards away from bison, elk and deer — and at least 100 yards away from bears and wolves.

"Disregarding these regulations can result in fines, injury, and even death," the park says.

I got a letter from the state saying that my rent was reported by my landlord as 2500$ a year. The city sent a letter I guess it’s just to confirm this fact. I’ve never had rent control. I moved into a WeHo apartment and the rent is actually 3150$. There is a link to report a discrepancy. Can my landlord get in trouble for telling the state is less than what I’m being charged?

Because Ohio!

It's a little early, but I enjoyed other sports threads on DL - especially the playoff/tournament threads.

Although it was a bad season for the Warriors, I think if they beat the Kings in this next game they are still a contender. I think Celtics are still a good bet, even after tonight. Philadelphia. Anyone but Suns.

And this being DL, I have to point out that the Nuggets rookie, Christian Braun, is cute as a button.

Froy just posted a thirst trap.

Rocking a hula hoop at 75.

Because she's

GRACE

FUCKING

JONES!

Or the other way around

THANK YOU, JOE BIDEN

"Energy Secretary Jennifer Granholm took to the stage to connect Weirton’s changing fortunes to President Biden’s climate and jobs policies: ​“One of the things that we’ve got to be clear about,” she told the crowd, ​“is that the revitalization in communities like Weirton and across the country is happening because of the Inflation Reduction Act...

...The President is the president for all Americans, and he wants red states to succeed in the same way he wants blue states to succeed — he wants America to succeed,” Granholm said. ​“The factories are just being built. But it might cause a turn of opinion about the importance of clean energy and our clean energy future, especially as the incentives help to bring down the cost of clean energy.”

...The White House wants to see ​“as much of this manufacturing in the United States as possible” and will even push toward exporting clean energy around the world, Granholm said....

I laughed when he dragged one of them back inside to lock them inside. Ugh I wish the whole video was available because it cuts off after the guy he dragged back inside gets him in a lock hold and the door opens. Hope he’s ok.

But he put up a good fight.

Having just heard both back to back, I don’t know how anyone could prefer the original. It’s inferior in every way! Talk Talk must be embarrassed.

Showtime Pulls ‘Vice’ Episode on Ron DeSantis

An installment delving into the Florida governor and Republican presidential candidate's time as a U.S. Navy JAG officer at Guantanamo Bay was quietly shelved without explanation.

1. “You can’t just sit there and wait for people to give you that golden dream. You’ve got to get out there and make it happen for yourself.”

2. “If I have someone who believes in me, I can move mountains.”

3. “I don’t judge people by their sexual orientation or the color of their skin, so I find it really hard to identify someone by saying that they’re a gay person or a black person or a Jewish person.”

4. “My father worked hard, but we were still very poor, and I didn’t want anybody arguing about money, so I became the entertainer—the one who wanted everyone to be happy. I didn’t want there to be any problems.”

5. “So I’m not worried about the emotions I carry with me, because I’m happy that I have them; I think it’s good for the work I do. The emotions that are not healthy are the ones you hold inside, like anger.”

6. “Criticism, even when you try to ignore it, can hurt. I have cried over many articles written about me, but I move on and I don’t hold on to that.”

7. “With the Supremes I made so much money so fast all I wanted to do was buy clothes and pretty things. Now I’m comfortable with money and it’s comfortable with me.”

8. “My travels led me to where I am today. Sometimes these steps have felt painful, difficult, but led me to greater happiness and opportunities.”

9. “I try to choose the songs that really are basically coming from my heart. I think that through the songs that I select, people know what’s going on in my life.”

10. “I don’t have to sit around and wait for the next movie to come along, I can go out and sing.”

11. “I listen to most everything that’s out there because I need to stay aware of what’s happening in the industry.”

12. “My life has often been described as ‘from rags to riches,’ but in fact, the Rosses were never raggedy.”

13. “If I’m with a man I’m soft and buttery.”

14. “I’m not really a songwriter—I’m an interpreter. So in a sense, I am an actress first and foremost. I act out the songs, and I lead with my heart.”

15. “Instead of looking at the past, I put myself ahead twenty years and try to look at what I need to do now in order to get there then.”

16. “I have three girls, and I say the same thing to them. I’m not involved in their careers because I’ve learned that it’s important for them to stand on their own two feet. They’ll feel better and prouder of themselves if they do.”

17. “You know, you do need mentors, but in the end, you really just need to believe in yourself.”

18. “It takes a long time to get to be a diva. I mean, you gotta work at it.”

19. “One thing you cannot control is nature.”

20. “I think a responsibility comes with notoriety, but I never think of it as power. It’s more like something you hold, like grains of sand. If you keep your hand closed, you can have it and possess it, but if you open your fingers in any way, you can lose it just as quickly.”

I'm the shut blinds during day.

Elliott is bat shit crayy

The historic CBS Broadcast Center on W57th Street could be on the move, as the company considers a sale and relocation from the West Side.

People must have different criteria is making this estimation. She's a class act. He has a lot of class.

The poll is to stimulate discussion.

Cairo — As soon as Netflix dropped the trailer for its upcoming "docudrama" about ancient Egypt's Queen Cleopatra, drama started bubbling up online. The preview quickly drew criticism. Some Egyptians complained that the feature was appropriating their culture and rewriting their history, primarily because Cleopatra is portrayed by a Black woman in the film.

The movie, produced by Jada Pinkett Smith and starring biracial British actor Adele James as Queen Cleopatra, is set for release on May 10. It is the second part of a Netflix "docuseries" on African queens, focused on female rulers from the African continent.

In the latest official response to the controversy, Egypt's Ministry of Tourism and Antiquities issued a long statement at the end of April stressing that "Queen Cleopatra had light skin and Hellenistic (Greek) features."

The statement criticized Netflix for casting James, whom the ministry said has "African features and dark skin," to play Cleopatra.

He is smelling cookies for days.

“Pink”

With Rebecca Ferguson, Tim Robbins, Harriet Walter, Rashida Jones, David Oyelowo.

[quote]In a ruined and toxic future, thousands live in a giant silo deep underground. After its sheriff breaks a cardinal rule and residents die mysteriously, engineer Juliette (Rebecca Ferguson) starts to uncover shocking secrets and the truth about the silo.

Out May 5th.

Is there a serial killer on the loose?

Sununu told CNN’s Dana Bash that former President Donald Trump’s strong standing in the polls and the already-crowded nature of the field of contenders seeking to take on Trump convinced him that he could be more effective as someone on the sidelines with a “little more unleashed voice.”

This douchebag wants to run in 2028.

Please post the most beautiful dick of all time.

Is that allowed?

How would you feel if millions of people watched your childhood tantrums?

"The children of the Facebook era-which truly began in 2006, when the platform opened to everyone-are growing up, preparing to enter the workforce, and facing the consequences of their parents' social-media use," Kate Lindsay writes. "Many are filling the shoes of a digital persona that's already been created, and that they have no power to erase."

The problem goes beyond embarrassing posts. aymi Barrett, now 24, grew up with a mother who posted her personal moments, from bath photos to medical problems to the fact that she was adopted, publicly on Facebook. Barrett was bullied by classmates who found her mom's posts and eventually dropped out of school; she says she was once followed home by a man she believes recognized her from the internet.

For a while, Barrett followed her mother's example, complaining on social media about her family and talking candidly about medical issues. Her younger followers, many of whom are far warier than the elders of oversharing, suggested she stop. Barrett has since become an advocate for children's internet privacy, testifying before the Washington State House earlier this year.

"She and her mom have no relationship now, in large part because of the wedge her mother's social-media habits put between them," Lindsay writes. "Even with other people, Barrett says, she's extremely private and can be paranoid about interacting. 'I get afraid to even tell my friends or my fiance something, because in the back of my mind I'm constantly like, "Is this gonna be weaponized against me on the internet?'”

What was what that thread about trows at the sough? I laughed two my sides.

CNN CEO Chris Licht has ceded control of business operations to David Leavy, chief corporate officer for CNN’s parent company. In Licht’s year as CEO, CNN’s ratings, revenue, and reputation have plummeted.

It's a new year, so time for a new thread! Let's start from where we left off in 2022...

Phi Beta Kappa from USC. He's also 6'5".

Anyone know anything about him?

Is anyone else watching?

I'm eager to spend $3,000 on a pair Apple goggles and another $1,500 on the 15" MacBook Air in finger smudge dark blue.

This preview video on the channel, before the presentation looks like Flowfazer if anyone else remember.

Anybody else watching. Such good reviews but I’m finding the acting or dialogue a bit cringe this season. Ellis is a hottie, the main smiley character is the stuff of nightmares.

I just read the novel They Shoot Horses, Don't They? and I don't understand the appeal. I know people were very desperate during the Depression, but what, exactly, is entertaining about watching people suffer over days and weeks? The whole dance marathon craze perplexes me.

Do you have enough?

Kurt Vonnegut and Joseph go to a party at a hedge-fund manage's house, as relayed by Jimmy Carr, of all people.

We have Father's Day, so why not Sugar Daddy's Day?

We need a day to honor all the hard-working sugar daddies out there.

Do gays go gray sooner than the straights?

Are you gray? When did you start getting gray hairs and what have you done about it?

Of course I kid.

There's no such thing - sex is an evil tool of the patriarchy!

He just announced at the close of today’s episode

I've always wondered why more men don't get penis enlargement? It's readily available, advertised on every porn site, and only cost about 10,000 dollars.

Seems like it would be a good investment, and I hear so many guys complaining about small dicks (their own and others).

What's keeping them from trying this? There's worse ways to spend the money.

A catatonic woman awakened after 20 years. Her story may change psychiatry: New research suggests that a subset of patients with psychiatric conditions such as schizophrenia may actually have autoimmune disease that attacks the brain.

While it is likely that only a subset of people diagnosed with schizophrenia and psychotic disorders have an underlying autoimmune condition, some doctors believe there are likely many more patients whose psychiatric conditions are caused or exacerbated by autoimmune issues.

Archived WaPo article at link:

The film features interviews with Tony winners Bernadette Peters, Joel Grey, Phylicia Rashad, and more.

Being Mary Tyler Moore, which examines the Emmy-winning career as well as the private life of the late Mary Tyler Moore, will make its debut on HBO May 26 and will also stream on Max.

MTM lives on.

I’m ‘Dawson's 50 Pronoun Weekend’

Bam Margera has been placed on a 5150 psychiatric hold after being found acting erratically in Los Angeles, according to TMZ.

The former “Jackass” star — who has been in a very public downward spiral as he fights for custody of his son, Phoenix — was put on the involuntary three-day hold after police found him at Trejo’s Tacos, a restaurant owned by Danny Trejo, Sunday.

The outlet reported Margera, 43, was acting erratically and slurring his speech when he was located by cops.

In conjunction with his public suicide threats, his behavior was deemed concerning enough that authorities called in a psychiatric evaluation team, who ultimately decided to place him on the 5150 hold.

The pro skateboarder can be held in the mental health facility by law for up to 72 hours before being released.

It’s unclear if he’s still in the facility today.

Reps for Margera didn’t immediately return Page Six’s requests for comment. LAPD could not confirm the report.

Early Sunday, Bam’s brother, Jess Margera, desperately tweeted a plea for help locating the troubled reality star.

By nightfall, jess fired off another tweet that his brother had been located.

“They found him safe 🙏 he texted me and my parents at 6 am this morning saying he loves us he loves Phoenix and he is at peace,’ and that he took enough pills to stop his heart,” Jess wrote.

“And some really heartbreaking dark s–t. Thanks to everyone who shared info today.”

Last week, the “Viva La Bam” star went on a profanity-filled, since-deleted social media tirade in which he threatened to “smoke crack” until he died unless he could see his 5-year-old son, whom he shares with estranged wife Nicole Boyd.

“I haven’t seen Phoenix in two f–king months,” he fumed. “I have to wake up every day, knowing that I probably won’t get to talk to him or see him.”

Boyd, 39, filed for legal separation in February after Bam fled rehab numerous times.

This past year has been filled with legal troubles for the “Bam’s Unholy Union” alum, as he was arrested for domestic violence in March after allegedly kicking his girlfriend.

Weeks later, he was arrested again for public intoxication at a Los Angeles restaurant.

Multitasking.

Having experienced a meteoric buzz in almost every form of media (especially TikTok) over the last year, semaglutide injections (better known under brand names like Ozempic and Wegovy) are becoming more common than ever before.

The prescription drug — which in part, mimics a hormone in the body that helps suppress appetite and may encourage significant weight loss — has also earned a reputation for a myriad of side effects, everything from gastrointestinal distress to the dramatic impact it may have on your appearance.

Part of that phenomenon was examined earlier this year when drug users complained of "Ozempic face," where weight loss had prompted saggy, drawn facial skin due to weight loss just weeks into using semaglutide.

Now, more experts and users are raising awareness about the same effect that may occur in other areas of the body, too, including the derrière. The term "Ozempic butt" is becoming more common as some patients didn't intend to experience loose, sagging skin after losing weight.

For those who aren't aware, semaglutide, a drug that belongs to a class of medication called GLP-1 agonists, was initially approved for type 2 diabetes treatment and stimulating the pancreas; it also helps decrease appetite and the movement of food through the gastrointestinal system, which is often how users begin to lose weight. Semaglutide doesn't officially cause skin issues by any means — but weight loss alone can prompt sagging, loose skin, explains David Nazarian, M.D., medical director of MyConciergeMD, a private practice in Beverly Hills.

"When a person loses a significant amount of weight, the skin may not fully bounce back to its original tautness," he adds. "This is more evident if the weight loss occurs more rapidly."

What is "Ozempic butt"?

Experiencing loose, undefined skin that appears to be deflated is not a new phenomenon for anyone who has experienced weight loss, by any means. But experts are concerned that the rate at which some patients are losing weight while using semaglutide medications (particularly in the first few doses) can exacerbate the problem.

Because semaglutide influences hunger and satiety levels, many patients may be unintentionally curbing the necessary nutrients they need through proper nutrition. Some may also be using the drug for weight loss efforts alone, and can dangerously pair semaglutide with other dieting tactics (severe portion control or skipping meals and fasting, for example) that healthcare providers wouldn't recommend in the first place. It's a reality that Dr. Nazarian and other providers are seeing firsthand, he tells us.

The combination of losing weight fast and malnutrition may lead to poor skin elasticity in areas that are usually well-defined on the body. For some, it may "age" the face in creating a more concave, hollowed-out look — but for others, the same effect can occur around your rear end.

It may be because your skin can't catch up to the pace of weight loss you are experiencing. If you lose weight too quickly (especially if you have held excess body fat for a prolonged period of time), skin can't reshape itself to your new form as it normally would over an extended period of time, experts maintain.

Nutrition may also play a role here, as muscles in the buttocks' region could be impaired by a diet that isn't sufficiently nutrient-dense, Dr. Nazarian adds.

"We are seeing many patients who are not having the proper nutritional input, medical and follow-ups they need when they're prescribed these medications," he says. "Many patients are not aware they need to have enough protein in their diets when on these medications to avoid muscle breakdown as well as fat loss; muscle breakdown can further exacerbate saggy skin appearance."

All areas of the body that naturally contain more body fat (think areas like the thighs, cheeks, belly — and yes, the butt!) may be more prone to sagging, loose skin than others.

“I Kissed a Boy” is getting a spin-off lesbian series, also hosted by Dannii Minogue.

It will consist of 10 single women living in a house trying to find love, and be 10 episodes.

This follows the success of the UKs first gay dating reality show, “I Kissed a Boy”.

Natalie, I know you have kids with him but fuck him. You’re rich. Say bye and leave his ass for cheating and ruining Carmen with that final act.

Can Ryan Be Good While Charlie Is Away Doing A Road Tour Of Hamilton?

If I hear one more Millenial or Gen Zer say so and so “Understood the assignment” I’m going to slay them like Buffy. It’s so overused at this point. I hate played out expressions like this. I know I’m being cunty but it just reeks of social media conformity. It’s like NO! Shut the fuck up, the person did what they were supposed to do and came prepared for a meeting. Or they made a nice meal, that is all.

Am I getting old?

It's over. Vanderpump Rules stars Tom Sandoval and Ariana Madix split after nine years together, a source confirms to Life & Style. The couple sparked breakup speculation following rumors that Tom allegedly cheated with Raquel Leviss.

TMZ was the first to report the news on Friday, March 3. Tom, 39, and Ariana, 37, decided to call it quits shortly after finding out that the Schwartz & Sandy’s cofounder was allegedly unfaithful during their relationship and hooked up with Raquel, 28, the outlet reported. VPR producers heard about the pair’s breakup and documented the full cast’s reactions

Ariana appears to have deactivated her Instagram shortly after news broke of their split. Both Tom and Raquel's social media accounts, however, are still active.

Fellow VPR costar and Raquel’s ex-fiancé, James Kennedy, reacted to the news of Tom and Ariana's reported split via his own Instagram by resharing TMZ's article to his account.

"Hope you all feel as sick as I do. This explains everything," James, 31, wrote in a comment under his post. He then responded to a separate commenter, writing, "Read it and weep. Tom's a f—king creep!"

Crown Prince Hussein of Jordan marries Rajwa Alseif.

I like Bea's dress better than Kate's. Bea's dress is beautiful, but that color on Kate--as with most people--makes her look a bit washed out, although it's a lovely dress.

[quote]The Broadway star and producer tied the knot on May 20 at the Cedar Lakes Estate in Hudson Valley, N.Y., after five years of dating. The twosome chose a summer camp-themed wedding, intentionally organized and run by women.

The Damon butt…

Anderson Cooper has always been so vocal about not believing in inheriting. I wonder if he feels that way now that he has those kids.

One of my best friends got strung out on meth and I went no contact because he was really doing fucked up shit and was out of control. When he was fucked up he seemed to develop a particular animosity toward me, which was very uncomfortable, and why I noped out. He's been sober for a number of years now, and mutual friends say he wants to get back with me. Am I an asshole because I don't want anything to do with him? When he was on drugs, he did things that jeopardized my relationship with my husband, my friends and my in-laws. He wrote emails trying to turn all these people against me. I know this because my closest friends shared them with me.

I am fine with never interacting with this asshole again, but recently a mutual friend said I should forgive him. What say you, DL?

There was a novel I read as a tween which I found on a friend’s shelf in the 70s. It had originally been published under another title so maybe was from the late 60s. It was in that type of paperback Scholastic Books format, but I’ve never seen it in their old catalogues online.

A boy and a girl’s parents die in a foggy car accident (I think) and the boy is sent to live with a very conventional, aunt or uncle, who have a son. The girl is bitter because she wants a typical suburban life like that yet is instead sent to live with a more Boho artist aunt. She paints flower imprinted tiles in splotchy blues and splotchy greens.

Later the aunt gets a boyfriend and plans to marry and the girl realizes she’s come to like a looser lifestyle. The aunt puts on a suit and tells a social worker the couple wants to adopt the child after the wedding.

Does this ring a bell with anyone? It might have been set in Canada because they drink mugs of tea… but I don’t remember the book being UK-ish.

I don’t even know why I want to find this book, it’s just been on my mind lately! One of its titles might have been “The House on the Cliff” or something, but nothing like it comes up as a Google search : (

Lets celebrate them 😛

Who's had him?

He's like a perpetual twink. And very tiny too. About 5'5.

But damn, he's cute.

Also probably gay.

Sounds grim.

Florida next, please!!

ASAP!!!

Hurricanes, floods, gators and humans who eat human faces after eating bath salts are all high liability!

She is sick and tired of online trolls.

So you had better watch out!

I devoured the first three episodes in one go last night, couldn’t go to bed until I watched them, can’t wait for the 4th. It has zero buzz by the looks of it, I stumbled on it accidentally. Amir Khoury, what a dish.

Let's start off with Jackie On Assistance meeting Pope John XXIII.

And they do it because a toilet ghost with the voice of Angela Merkel tells them to.

Scandinavian men also pee sitting down.

A measley 23% of American men do.

I do most of the time at home, Lieblings.

Continue discussing what you're reading this spring!

Crypto giant Binance has been charged by US financial regulators with breaking the country's investment laws.

The Securities and Exchange Commission accused the company of engaging in a "web of deception", including erecting "sham controls" so that it could continue operating in the US.

It comes as the US has pledged to use its laws to more aggressively oversee the crypto industry.

Binance founder Changpeng Zhao said his firm had not seen the charges.

He said the company, a trading platform which is used to buy and sell Bitcoin and other cryptocurrencies, would respond once it had seen the complaint and wrote on social media that his team was "standing by" to ensure that the platform's systems remained stable.

The lawsuit from the SEC follows an earlier complaint by another financial regulator, the Commodity Futures Trading Commission, which filed charges against Binance earlier this year.

...but he's playing chess while the Republicans are playing checkers.

Let me know if the link doesn't work, because it should.

I have a friend on Dex taking more than their dr prescribed, constantly running short and wanting some of mine (I just say no, but they keep asking). I don't want to give them some of mine because I know they won't pay me back, they're very disorganised and unreliable and always have excuses for everything. I can't afford to run short as I take it for narcolepsy. They know that, but keep asking.

They've also become incredibly repetitive, self-obsessed, a bit deluded, and are not following through on doing simple things they discuss endlessly. Their most recent ex-partner is a douche who was abusive and has caused lasting physical harm, then there'sthe emotional abuse he subjected him to. What's likely to be going on here: PTSD, the extra dex, or both?

It's so sad to see how they've changed. I just can't see that they're happy atm. I also can't see that there's much I can do to help him other than listen.

Have any of you been in situations like this before?

Twitter co-founder Jack Dorsey on Sunday officially endorsed Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. for president, saying he was the best Democratic candidate who had a shot at beating Republican rivals Ron DeSantis and Donald Trump.

The endorsement came in a Twitter post from Dorsey, who shared a clip of Fox News’ Harris Faulkner interviewing Kennedy titled: "Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. argues he can beat Trump and DeSantis in 2024."

"He can and will," Dorsey commented.

A Twitter user asked Dorsey whether he was endorsing Kennedy or "just predicting."

"Both," Dorsey replied.

Another user commented that the DNC would never allow Kennedy to become the Democratic nominee.

"True but they seem to be more irrelevant by the day," Dorsey said.

FOX Business has reached out to Kennedy’s campaign for comment on Dorsey’s apparent endorsement.

Kennedy hit the campaign trail this week for the first time since launching his candidacy for the Democratic presidential campaign in April.

L-R: Twitter co-founder, and Democratic presidential candidate Robert F. Kennedy, Jr. (Getty Images / Getty Images)

The environmental lawyer and high-profile vaccine critic, who’s a scion of arguably the nation’s most famous family political dynasty, stands at 16% support in the latest Fox News national poll in the 2024 Democratic presidential nomination race, with Biden at 62%. And the 69-year-old Kennedy grabbed 20% support with the 80-year-old president at 60% in a CNN poll released last week.

We're just about at the finale.

Kermit

Ebenezer

Cher

Is anyone else having trouble with the slider bar between Delicate Flower and Asbestos Eyeballs? I'd like to be able to see and use the links in OPs that have been lined out. But the slider bar is whited out and I can't use it. Does anyone else have this problem? Any suggestions? TIA.

I splurged on an Italian automatic espresso machine. The model I bought has a display screen that tell you want the machine is doing. When it is steaming milk the display reads “Milk brewing.” Brewing? Milk doesn’t brew.

The Power of Social Media: College Football Teams and Their Twitter Influence

What's up with that drama queen on his knees pounding his fists into the floor?

Starts tonight on ID.

Link to the previous thread below.

Help me!

No longer a safe place - now as filled with gun violence as other areas.

Boystown too.

This was a great show.

Discussion about the Lardos Niall Hogran, Lewis Fataldi and Fat Niko continues here.

Blubbery Niko and Gainer Gemma are getting ready for the Booze Cruise.

Inspired by the Everest 2023 thread. These magnificent animals are gearing up for the tourist-tossing season in America's national parks. They're not hungry, just pissed!

Both of his parents are famous and Matt has recently pledged to stay of twitter and stop being an arsehole.

5 Things That Can Happen After You Stop Taking Ozempic:

1. Your Appetite Will Return

2. You Will Regain Weight

3. ‘Ozempic Face’ Will Go Away

4. Side Effects Will Subside

5. Blood Sugar Climbs

It’s pathetic how every time it’s on TV we get all these threads about such a dumb movie.

Is her face all natural or not? I genuinely can't tell. It looks like she's always had these features, but at the same time, she looks very plastic, like a white Chrissy Teigen. Her lips look different and her cheekbones are huge like fillers, but but then again, both her parents have huge cheekbones.

Bobby Gentry said she never told anyone ("not even my mother") what it was, even though she said she had something very specific in mind when she wrote the song. She says she wanted people to focus less on the backstory and more on the family's callousness. But what do YOU think it was?

Queen Beyoncé

Sean Jay-Z Carter

Trump

Obama

Oprah

Cher

Robert Deniro

What other stars brands exude such excellence that they could murder someone on 5th Ave and not be canceled.

'They made a mockery of her horrific abuse': Tina Turner fans BLAST Beyoncé and Jay-Z for vile reference to Ike Turner's treatment of his late wife in 2013 hit Drunk In Love

Tina Turner fans have slammed Beyoncé and Jay-Z for the reference to the late star's abuse at the hands of her husband Ike Turner in their 2013 hit Drunk In Love.

In the track, Jay raps: 'I'm Ike, Turner, turn up / Baby no I don't play / Now eat the cake, Anna Mae / I said eat the cake, Anna Mae' - which led to a fan tweeting: 'a tragic example of #TinaTurner being mocked & her abuse being dismissed.

The lyric references a well-documented moment in which Tina, still going by the name Anna Mae, was in a diner and when fans asked for her autograph and not his, he attacked her by forcing cake in her mouth and saying: 'Eat the cake, Anna Mae!'

Following Beyoncé's references to Tina being her music idol, Twitter was flooded with anger from fans, with users penning: 'Drunk In Love was a tragic example of the incomparable #TinaTurner being mocked & her abuse being dismissed.

Fans took to Twitter in droves, to write: 'I still can't get over Jay Z saying 'eat the cake Anna Mae, eat the cake' on 'Drunk In Love'. When I found out that it was reference to Ike forcing Tina to eat literal cake..a damn shame...

'Still mad at beyonce and jay z for that tina turner abuse reference... I love Bey but she rubs me the wrong way sometimes. How is Tina Turner one of your biggest inspirations but you were ok with Jay Z using that line in Drunk in Love...

'I was so disgusted when I understood the reference. Stopped listening to Drunk in Love for that reason alone... 'Drunk In Love,' was a tragic example of the incomparable #TinaTurner being mocked & her abuse being dismissed...

'While Jay Z sang the lyrics mocking Tina, #Beyonce obviously cosigned Tina's horrific abuse being made a mockery of & put that song on her album...

Upper East or West or Hells Kitchen

Flying out tonight

I seriously wonder what’s going on with him. I remember reading gossip that he is broke and struggling.

I'm surprised this movie isn't mentioned on here much. This is pure camp imo.

The acting is so over the top melodramatic. The big fat pervert neighbor, Mr. Alphonso, in the apartment below with his cats is a hoot. Alice Spages is a total bitch to her sister. The ending is hilarious.

"Have some cake, fatty!"

Will I die?

Kanye West wears extreme shoulder pads and sock shoes again during outing with kids

Kanye West went from “heartless” to soleless.

The “All of the Lights” rapper was spotted rocking massive shoulder pads and sock shoes — for a second time — while out with two of his kids: daughter North and son Saint.

Ye, 45, wore a black T-shirt with bulging shoulder pads underneath, a pair of black high-water pants and black soleless sock shoes as he arrived at the Griffith Park Observatory in Los Angeles with his children on Friday.

His shirt read, “Polizei” on the front, which is the German word for “police.”

North, 9, dressed casually for the outing, wearing a black long-sleeved shirt and shorts paired with her dad’s Yeezy sneakers.

Saint, 7, also dressed comfortably in a black Yeezus T-shirt, shorts and a pair of the “Donda” rapper’s Yeezy foam runners.

West debuted his shoulder pad look earlier this week, when he was spotted out with his “wife,” Bianca Censori.

The couple — who wed in a ceremony that was not legally binding in January — hit Jeni’s Splendid Ice Creams together on Wednesday.

Ye, on the other hand, wore shoulder pads under this black tee with a pair of high-water pants. However, this time, he opted to wear a pair of royal blue soleless sock shoes.

Censori and West have made headlines recently with their daring looks.

Earlier this month, the architectural designer posed with only black body tape for a photo shoot for the brand Mowalola.

In the snaps, Censori sported a square of black body tape over her breasts and strips of tape trailing from the front of her vagina to her backside.

She also wore short-heeled black boots that spanned up to her butt, completing the shocking look with her platinum blonde pixie cut styled in a gel-heavy look.

And last month, West — who also shares daughter Chicago, 6, and son Psalm, 4, with ex-wife Kim Kardashian — attempted to keep a low profile by hiding his face in a black mask while attending a Fear of God show.

Alcoholic and nonalcoholic drinking experiences are equally welcome! I'll start: I'm having an Aperol Spritz or two, then red Sancerre to go with the pappardelle pasta dish I have planned for dinner. Cheers!

Kim, there’s people that are striking. Kim Kardashian reportedly crossed the Writers Guild of America picket line to film the upcoming season of American Horror Story. “Sad to report that Kim Kardashian crossed our midtown picket line today,” WGA strike captain Warren Leight tweeted on May 31. “Ushered past us into a freight elevator in her chauffeured Escalade. Writers aren’t keeping up, but Kim Krossed Our Line.” He later added that, though working actors are required to act through June 30, which means she is not scabbing (or, in her case, skabbing), Kardashian had leverage that she did not use. “We set up a line, she was driven past it into a waiting freight elevator,” Leight told the Daily Beast. “Building security guard put on a bulletproof vest, which seemed over the top.”

AHS creator Ryan Murphy has shown his support for the striking writers by contributing to a $1.7 million relief fund. The upcoming 12th season of AHS, which itself has been to the bargaining table when fans unionized, is subtitled Delicate and will be based on Danielle Valentine’s novel of the same name. The show has been filming in New York since April, according to The Hollywood Reporter. The WGA previously shut down production on the season on May 3, according to WGA member Kaitlin Fontana. Vulture reached out to Kardashian and FX for comment. If the reality star’s a SAG member, maybe she’ll be seen striking a pose on the front lines for its potential strike?

A summer filled with Michael Cordray's juicy, hairy ass, Scott McGillivray's bulgetastic jeans, and Dave Marrs' tight ballcap.

Fuck "charm" and "character." Show us some COCK!

I saw something about Mike Tyson dropping Jamie Foxx from a biopic on him, and I can’t figure out why this guy is still famous. He was a wife beater, a convicted rapist who went to prison, and bit part of a dude’s ear off! And people still love him?

I know people freaked out over Will Smith slapping Chris Rock and that was pretty bad, but that’s not even in the same LEAGUE as wife beating, rape, and ear chomping! But Will Smith is canceled and Mike Tyson isn’t?

Did Mike Tyson do some miracle penance that I am unaware of?

And I still can’t figure out why Armie Hammer is canceled. He had some affairs, but that’s not really any of our business, that’s between him and his wife. He said he wanted to eat some woman’s body parts or something, but he didn’t actually do it. Maybe if he actually had, he wouldn’t be canceled, but again. Canceled.

Are there other uncancelable celebrities that I’m forgetting about?

I'm the famous building! We only have the one.

This place is fancy...nancy FANCY With a touch of Home Goods appeal

Have y'all seen this? I'd never seen the side-by-side footage before.

WTF happened between rehearsals and the night of?!? Did she take too much Valium before she went on stage?

Why does she look slim in the rehearsal and more thick at the awards?

ps LOFL at all the commenters breaking their brains trying to rationalize this performance as "iconic" in a GOOD way, in spite of how shite it was.

A group of African Americans has filed a lawsuit to stop the return of some Benin Bronzes from the Smithsonian Museum in Washington DC to Nigeria.

They claim that the bronzes - looted by British colonialists in the 19th Century from the kingdom of Benin in what is now Nigeria - are also part of the heritage of descendants of slaves in America, and that returning them would deny them the opportunity to experience their culture and history.

She brings up some valid points, and I tend to agree with her in certain cases. This is a very complicated issue.

(CNN) Forty-five bags containing human remains with characteristics matching seven missing call center staff has been discovered in a ravine in a suburb of Guadalajara, according to the state prosecutor’s office in Jalisco.

The Jalisco State Prosecutor’s Office investigating the deaths said it has preliminary information that the body parts “match the physical characteristics of some of the young people missing employees of the call center.”

Seven call center employees were reported missing between May 20 and 22 in the metropolitan area of ​​Guadalajara, in western Mexico.

Luis Joaquín Méndez Ruíz, a Jalisco prosecutor, said they found the human remains inside bags thrown on a lot with a very steep slope.

Forensic experts have yet to determine the number of victims and their identities.

The Jalisco Institute of Forensic Sciences is working with the families of those missing to determine the identification of the human remains.

The country has been troubled by an epidemic of disappearances with more than 100,000 Mexicans and migrants still missing.

In March, after four Americans were kidnapped in Mexico, resulting in the deaths of two of them, Mexican President Andrés Manuel López Obrador argued that Mexico is a safer country than the United States.

Kidnapping and human trafficking are also not unusual in parts of Mexico, particularly in border areas and Mexico’s overall homicide rate is among the highest in the world.

I’m choosing to believe we live in a sitcom now and have mentally added a laughtrack to videos like this.

Audience lady from I Love Lucy: “UH-OHHH!”

I am judgmental but instead of it being bitchy and/or witty, it feels compulsive now - I will notice and judge literally everything around me: a junky car, an outfit, someone’s teeth, whatever. It’s beginning to bother me so I’m working on it.

Anybody else?

The American Pie actress, 47, spoke to her longtime friend Derek Warburton for the latest issue of Mr. Warburton Magazine where she noted that her career may have been "bigger" if she had kids.

“I’m not married, I don’t have kids," said Reid. "And I think, in Hollywood, if you don’t have kids or you’re not married, you’re judged. So they still think you’re that party girl from 40 years ago.”

She continued, “But all of a sudden, if you have a kid and you get married, ‘Oh she grew up, she’s great."

I must commend the editor. A visceral sensory overload. A cinematic masterwork.

Is this happening to you?

A Manhattan-based mother shared how her children’s pediatrician is now charging an annual fee of $350 per patient.

"It’s happening in LA too," one person shared. "Not only pediatricians but my obgyn as well. My Pediatricians fee is 250 a year and 'VIP' for $1k a year."

“I pay that in Westport CT! They call it an ‘admin fee,’” a second revealed.

“Same thing happened to me in DC. I was in my early 20s but most of her regulars were retired,” a third commented.

What kind of selfish fat whore drives around with 11,000 pounds of fentanyl in their vehicle?

I’ll start things off with a slightly un-sunny number from two sisters, 13 and 17, who released a great album of all originals in 69

Their tatas look so big and meaty!

“Noticeable change” is coming to CNN.

Maybe Wolf will finally be given his walking papers?

Played Petrocelli on TV.

Damn. These Politicans in both the states and the UK rarely look like this. It’s nice that an attractive young man is involved in Politics and passionate about it.

A nostalgic, fantastical quasi-autobiographical look at the Italian seacoast town if Rimini during the 1930s.

Anyone else seen it? I love Allison Janney. The lead actress portrays a homeless alkie well.

The Saudi cut of 1 million barrels per day, to start in July, comes as the other OPEC+ producers agreed in a meeting in Vienna to extend earlier production cuts through next year.

Saudi Arabia will reduce how much oil it sends to the global economy, taking a unilateral step to prop up the sagging price of crude after two previous cuts to supply by major producing countries in the OPEC+ alliance failed to push oil higher.

It’s confusing.

Any fans of percolator coffee on here? Anyone using a vintage percolator? Personally, I'm a fan. I think they make much, much better coffee than the new coffee pod machines or even drip coffee makers. I also like the smells and sounds of percolator coffee.

The pros of using the percolator method to make coffee are almost directly related to the taste. Coffee made in a percolator has a richer and deeper flavor than drip coffee, however, it is not always the most efficient way to brew your morning cup.

Anyone else love their percolator coffee?

Bam Margera has solidified himself as something of a pop culture staple due to his status as one of the original members of MTV’s beloved stunt show, Jackass. That’s one of the reasons why some have likely been sad to see him experience so many personal issues in recent years. As of late, Margera has been struggling to stay sober and is currently engaged in divorce proceedings with his ex, Nikki Boyd. Just a few days ago, the stuntman posted an alarming social media video in which he discussed his drinking problem and blamed his wife’s family for it. (Boyd’s lawyer later responded.) Now, Margera’s brother is speaking out, as he’s hoping that the public will help him locate the 43-year-old star.

Jess Margera is one of several people who’s been attempting to look out for Bam’s well-being as of late. Based on a message he shared to Twitter early Sunday, it would appear that Jess has no idea where his brother is right now. The CKY drummer was direct when reaching out to fans for help on social media. And per the post, it’s urgent that he locate Bam as quickly as possible:

[quote] If anyone in the LA area knows of bams current whereabouts or a hotel he might be at please call the LAPD immediately. I am trying to get them to ping his phone but as usual it’s a whole huge process and I don’t think we have that kind of time. If you guys could all retweet this that would be really cool of you. Thanks for your help

It’s unfortunate to say, but this is far from the first time that Bam Margera has gone missing during the past year or so. He vanished following a rehab stint in Florida back in June 2022 and was found soon after and returned to the facility. Margera then went missing again less than two weeks later and, after nearly a week, he returned to the rehabilitation center. Most recently, the reality TV star disappeared in April, though he later turned himself in. There are still plenty of questions surrounding this latest retreat, though a social media post captured by TMZ placed him in Pennsylvania, and sources claimed he was about to make his way to L.A.

Jess Margera posted about his brother in April, when he got candid about his alleged meth addiction. Per the older Margera sibling, Bam “really is the sweetest guy when he isn’t messed up” and, due to the supposed drug habit, “[he’s] unrecognizable.” Jess also stressed that he doesn’t know what his little brother is “capable of” at this point. Their mother, April, spoke out around that same time, saying that Bam’s family members love him and “are not against him" but "just want to try to get him help."

At present, Bam Margera’s relationship with his co-stars also appears to be strained. Steve-O attempted to help him stay sober by taking him on tour, but to no avail. The stuntman and author later penned an emotional message to his longtime buddy. Margera also still seems to have beef with Johnny Knoxville following the Jackass Forever lawsuit. Via a social media post, he even went so far as to challenge Knoxville to a fight.

It goes without saying that this is an incredibly sad situation for the Margera family, and one can only hope that the star is found safely and quickly. Based on the comments of Jess’ message, a number of fans are lending support and sending well wishes. And honestly, that’s probably the best we can all do at this particular juncture.

Another article about the wonderful practice of young men swimming naked, this time at the University of Maryland.

Thank you, lint!

After a lonnnnnng hiatus, PR is back.

The trailer dropped last week. I thought for sure there'd be a thread already, but searched and came up empty.

Lots of familiar faces among the cast... and a few (from the first couple of seasons) I genuinely don't remember.

Let's start with this...

Sesshie Messhy Pusshy thread is no more. Continue on the musings on our favourite onward pilgrim Madame Sessums right here!

He's still the best candidate on offer. Biden/Harris 2024!

"The Eras Tour has surpassed mere pop spectacle and become an ongoing mass cultural moment."

It's bound to be the biggest female tour of all time, keeps breaking attendance records, already has close to 10 BILLION views on TikTok from the main hashtag alone, has tens of thousands of people watching live streams every night to hear the surprise songs, has thousands of people showing up without tickets just to watch from outside.

I think Fatal Attraction is the only time she was ever sexy.

Fun fact, during Prohibition a machine gun was called a “Chicago typewriter.”

Absolutely cannot stand vapors or vaping. Disgusting and low class.

Spain be like, yes homo.

[quote]Nearly 1 in 10 adults across 30 countries identify as LGBTQ, according to a new global survey. Age and geographic location played a central role in the findings, with younger respondents and those in more progressive countries significantly more likely to be included in that top-line number.

[quote]Respondents in Spain were the most likely (6%) to identify as gay or lesbian, while those in Brazil and the Netherlands were the most likely to identify as bisexual (both 7%). By contrast, respondents in Japan were the least likely to identify as gay or lesbian (less than 1%) or as bisexual (1%).

My fave is Sally Field and her gay son. I prefer Sally over Marcia "All My Kids Are Queer" Gay Harden.

I’ve read this is apparently now offensive because it degrades people who are sexually fluid or who might be gay but from a culture where marriage is forced. Which I get, but I’ve only ever heard these terms used as jokes, never in a derogatory way or to establish a hierarchy.

I’m a gold star gay but I don’t think I’m better than bi men or gay men who have been with women. It just worked out that way for me - I knew what I wanted from the beginning.

Let’s share some cute/funny/interesting animal videos!

Previous thread, Part 11, posted below.

Julian has nice things to say about Angela Lansbury, his Little women co-star on his instagram:

Heartbroken but so grateful for the time we spent together

I mean....

✔️ UCLA grad (smart, accomplished)

✔️ Teach for America special ed teacher (obviously, a good egg)

✔️ And he looks like THAT

Let's ignore the fact that he's now a trainer at an overpriced over-concepted gym for crypto bros. I'm sure the pay is good. And perhaps you make good tips in the sauna.

On-lookers rescued the children. Alicia Moore, the shoplifting mother, was arrested.

How can a playlist that says Spotify made it for me, specifically "Made for [Name]", have 3,000 Likes?

That feels a lot less personal. It's like Spotify is two-timing me x 3,000.

Jeez he’s gorgeous. Reminds me a bit of Armie Hammer but without the gross cannibal vibes.

Premieres Thursday, March 9 on BRAVO.

Top Chef: World All-Stars is the upcoming twentieth season of the American reality television series Top Chef.

Initial details about the season were released by Bravo and NBCUniversal on August 1, 2022, with production beginning the same month. The majority of filming took place in London, with the season finale set in Paris, marking the first time the show has been shot entirely abroad. The cast includes past contestants from several international editions of Top Chef. Throughout the competition, Padma Lakshmi, Tom Colicchio, and Gail Simmons will be joined by judges from the international editions, in addition to global culinary experts.

The winner receives US$250,000.

Samuel Albert - Soucelles, France France Top Chef (France): Season 10 Winner

Luciana Berry - Salvador, Bahia, Brazil Brazil Top Chef Brasil: Season 2 Winner

Sara Bradley - Paducah, Kentucky United States Top Chef (USA): Season 16 Runner-up

Dawn Burrell - Philadelphia, Pennsylvania United States Top Chef (USA): Season 18 Runner-up

Ali Ghzawi - Irbid, Jordan Middle East and North Africa Top Chef (MENA): Season 3 Winner

Tom Goetter - Mainz, Germany Germany Top Chef Germany: Season 1 3rd Place

Nicole Gomes - Richmond, British Columbia Canada Top Chef Canada: Season 3, Season 5 5thPlace , Winner

Victoire Gouloubi - Brazzaville, Republic of the Congo Italy Top Chef Italia: Season 2 Runner-up

Charbel Hayek - Beirut, Lebanon Middle East and North Africa Top Chef (MENA): Season 5 Winner

Buddha Lo - Port Douglas, Australia United States Top Chef (USA): Season 19 Winner

Dale MacKay - Saskatoon, Saskatchewan Canada Top Chef Canada: Season 1 Winner

May Phattanant Thongthong - Chiang Mai, Thailand Thailand Top Chef Thailand: Season 1 Runner-up

Begoña Rodrigo - Valencia, Spain Spain Top Chef (Spain): Season 1 Winner

Gabriel Rodriguez - Iztapalapa, Mexico City Mexico Top Chef México: Season 2 Winner

Amar Santana - Dominican Republic/Queens, New York United States Top Chef (USA): Season 13 Runner-up

Sylwia Stachyra - Lublin, Poland Poland Top Chef (Poland): Season 7 Winner

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Don't cry for me Argen... rather Florida.

Guess it may have to do with the end of Ted Lasso.

Okay, maybe not those exact words, but one can surmise from his post that Miss Baker is still a bitch.

It's been a rough day, so I want to see if we can share the last thing that really made you lose your shit laughing. From your own life, or a show, whatever.

Mine is the "David's dead" scandal from Celebrity Big Brother-- absolute gold piece of dark humor! Tiffany Pollard's told that David (Bowie) is dead, but she thinks the David in question is her castmate on the reality show. I died laughing when she sees the living David napping and flips because she thinks it's his corpse.

Sonic boom from Department of Defense aircraft?

Or Chrissy Metz queefing?

Setting the story in a colorblind world but setting it in the Caribbean trivializes the region’s legacy of slavery, says prominent diversity expert.

I actually get this. This is why Bridgerton only works if it never acknowledges race or the British Empire’s colonialism.

Oreo famously plagiarized these cookies, and they are not easy to find. I've never seen them on a store shelf in my life. Amazon does sell them, which I was surprised to see. How they compare to Oreos?

I was iffy on blackberries and can't bake a loaf of shit but I made this and can't believe how good it is. Five ingredients, so simple, didn't grease a pan, just dumped it in. I might be Greg.

I just found this article from AP back in 1988, the year Heather passed . Several medical specialists and even her manager were puzzled by cause of death. It was not congenital, present from birth , that’s for sure.

[quote]New Zealand has awarded Jacinda Ardern one of the country’s highest honours, making the former prime minister a dame for her service to the country during the Covid-19 pandemic and Christchurch terror attacks.

[quote]The country announced its king’s birthday honours on Monday, a public holiday to recognise King Charles III. Also recognised was Queen Camilla, who was awarded a New Zealand order of merit for her support of the monarch. It is traditional in New Zealand to recognise the monarch’s spouse for their service.

I know an inordinate number of straight women who never married—most of them educated with great jobs (which may, sadly, be part of the reason).

I don’t know any straight men over about 35, however, who never married.

Do you?

Set Up: You are going to have a dinner party with three first ladies. Which three do you choose, what are you serving, and what else are you doing?

The New York Accent is for the most part, extinct. The only remnants (and thousands more), are The Dead End Kids, Jimmy Durante, Ed Norton, Leo Gorsey, Huntz Hall, And Maybe Bugs Bunny. Anyone from Brooklyn who remembers hearing..."Burl the water!" "I'm goin' ta take a bat," "Ah, fa'h Christ's sake." "Let's go to thurd-tee turd Street."..........

This film noir follows a model (Rogers) who witnesses the murder of a journalist by the KKK in a small southern town. She ends up soon finding that one of the klansmen is her sister's (Day) new husband (Cochran). Reagan stars as an attorney who helps Rogers. I bought this blindly when Warner Archive released it recently on Blu-ray. The premise intrigued me, and I was surprised I'd never heard of it. It delivers. Despite having been branded as a political film by Warner Bros., it has the seriously weird misfire of never once alluding to the KKK's racist foundations. Still, I found it very engaging, and it was the first time I'd seen Rogers in a dramatic role like this. The first fifteen minutes in particular are riveting, shadowy, and creepy. There is a lot of melodrama, and the ending is a real sucker punch. At times it looks like a horror movie.

Is anyone else familiar with the great American theologian R.C. Sproul?

A reformed Presbyterian, Sproul spent his life sharing the message of the Gospel across the world. My parents were big fans and I spent my childhood and early adult years listening to his sermons and seminars. I usually agree with his most pedagogy on theology.

He was practical yet sophisticated, honest yet gentle, conservative yet progressive. He came off as a real person who treated people humane and with kindness.

6:45 pm Pacific and 9:45 pm Eastern.

I haven't seen this movie in ages.

I can't wait!

I'm "Leather and Lace," done as a hacky duet with Antonin Scalia (Chazz Palminteri).

I would like to wash sex with you my love ❤️❤️❤️🇨🇿

New album, TENSION, out Sept. 22.

First single, Padam Padam already leaked in low quality and is likely out through proper channels next week.

(Padam Padam is supposedly an onomatopoeia for the sound of your lover's heartbeat)

Actor Tyler Christopher was arrested after allegedly passing out drunk at a South Carolina airport Friday.

The “General Hospital” star, 50, was handcuffed after cops received reports of a man snoozing on the ground at the American Airlines terminal, TMZ reports.

Cops told the outlet that the incident was alcohol-related, and officers proceeded to approach the actor and wake him.

He ultimately missed his flight and was booked for public intoxication, the outlet adds.

Christopher reportedly displayed clear signs of intoxication and was “unable to care for himself.”

Page Six has reached out to Christopher’s reps for comment.

It’s not the first time he’s had a run-in with the law for a similar instance.

In November 2019, he spent his 47th birthday behind bars when he was arrested for public intoxication at his residence in Martinsville, Indiana.

TMZ reported at the time that an Uber driver called the police after he dropped off Christopher at home, and the actor was allegedly passed out and urinated himself.

He was accused of “harassing, annoying or alarming another person” while in a state of intoxication caused by alcohol or a controlled substance.

It was his second public intoxication incident that month.

Christopher is best known for playing Nikolas Cassadine on “General Hospital” from 1996 to 2016. He is also known for his role of Stefan DiMera on “Days of Our Lives.”

Christopher is married to auto racing pit reporter Brienne Pedigo. They share a 10-year-old son, Greysun James, and a 4-year-old daughter, Boheme.

He was previously married to “Desperate Housewives” star Eva Longoria from 2002 to 2004.

It comes just weeks after “General Hospital” star Haley Pullos was arrested after allegedly driving under the influence and causing a car accident that left one person severely injured.

The actress — known for playing Molly Lansing-Davis on the ABC show — drove into oncoming traffic on a freeway in Pasadena, Calif., on April 29, according to a police report obtained by TMZ.

She was reportedly going 60 mph when she swerved and flew over a barrier before hitting another car head-on.

Pullos, 24, was stuck inside her totaled vehicle and unable to exit when authorities arrived, according to the outlet.

Beautiful and poignant!

I can only imagine that they were subversive and crazy, and a far cry from the corporatized and family-friendly events of today.

Just in time for the original film's 30-year anniversary, Disney is developing Hocus Pocus 3.

A third film in the beloved franchise starring Bette Midler, Kathy Najimy, and Sarah Jessica Parker as a trio of Salem witches is currently in the works, according to a New York Times interview with Sean Bailey, President of Walt Disney Studios Motion Picture Production.

The piece — published Sunday — noted that Hocus Pocus 3 is one of many projects on Bailey's future roster, which includes roughly 50 other titles in various stages of gestation. The announcement follows the major streaming success of last year's Hocus Pocus 2, which reunited the central stars 29 years after the release of director Kenny Ortega's 1993 original, and broke streaming records for the Disney+ platform upon its debut.

Representatives for Disney and the films' stars did not immediately respond to EW's request comment on Hocus Pocus 3. However, in an exclusive interview with EW for Hocus Pocus 2, Midler, Parker, and Najimy shared their thoughts on continuing the series for a third film.

"I'm envious of other actors who have franchises, and I was hoping for a sequel to First Wives Club, but we never got that. After 30 years with no sequel to Hocus Pocus, I've always been envious of people who get to do their favorite character more than once. The fact that we got to do this finally, after 30 years of promoting the idea, I'm glad we got to do it. I'd love to have a franchise — especially a character I love playing," Midler said at the time. "If there was a third one, of course I'd sign on, but I don't know how. I can't imagine what the story would be, but I love Winifred, Sarah, Mary, and our relationship. It's good for women. We stick together through hell and high water, but we do cause mayhem, and not many women cause that much mayhem!"

Added Parker: "Kathy had a good idea that the third one should be animated. That would be cool and a smart idea. It's fun, funny, and could be interesting and innovative, like old-fashioned or new [animation].... Of course I'd be happy to have a conversation [for a third film], it just depends on what Kathy and Bette want!"

Original 'Hocus Pocus' actors share their opinions on Disney's 'Hocus Pocus 2' sequel. | CREDIT: DISNEY + Director Anne Fletcher took over to helm Hocus Pocus 2, which again resurrected Midler, Parker, and Najimy as the Sanderson Sisters, who returned to terrorize a modern-day group of teenage girls who unwittingly brought them back from the dead on Halloween, and the film ended on an ambiguous note that teased a potential continuation of the story ahead. Original star Doug Jones also returned for the sequel as the zombified Billy Butcherson, though EW exclusively confirmed that other actors from the first film — including Larry Bagby, Tobias Jelinek, Omri Katz, Vinessa Shaw, and Thora Birch — would not reprise their roles in the sequel.

"Who's to say there has to be continuity in terms of the story? You can create any story. If they were to take the book and turn it into a screenplay, it doesn't have to be the witches coming back, they can just do whatever they want, and people will be stoked to see it regardless," Katz told EW in 2022, when asked about potentially returning for a third film. "The witches are 30 years older, so we've got to get this done sooner than later. We can't wait another 30 years. Sorry, it's the truth! I'm sure Bette does not want to be doing this at age 98.

The actor, son of the late Lloyd Bochner, has kept his private life private all these years.

Happy Birthday, Sir!

Here she is singing to her new Sam Smith flop tune. Dementia has totally set in.

I took some edibles last night and discovered some German and Austrian folk dance videos on Youtube. I was entertained, intrigued and yes, slightly turned on by the whole scene.

Dementia or stuff like that?

If the power goes out, then what?

Women should lead the world instead of men. Hillary would have been a much better president than Trump or Biden.

Tionne “T-Boz” Watkins and Rozonda “Chilli” Thomas guide viewers through the group’s early days as baggy-clothed stars whose fresh blend of hip-hop and pop helped solidify Atlanta’s standing as a music capital, their massive success with albums “CrazySexyCool” and “FanMail” and the tragic death in 2002 of member Lisa “Left Eye” Lopes.

In between the headlines are reality checks about health, abortion, births, adoptions, restaurant affiliations, grueling tour rehearsals and everlasting friendship.

Watkins shared some insights about “TLC Forever” – which repeats at 5:30 p.m. (ET/PT) on Sunday and streams on Lifetime – and why she and Thomas “are not going away.”

The frank Watkins reminds early in the film that doctors said she wouldn’t live beyond 30. Born with sickle cell anemia, her life has always included the intervention of medicine and treatment. But cellphone footage of her in a hospital room five days before the launch of TLC’s Celebration of CrazySexyCool tour in 2021 is jarring.

Toward the end of the two-hour documentary, Watkins sits with Thomas and jokes that if Lopes, who was killed in a car accident in Honduras, were alive today, “she’d be the female Kanye West.”

All black cast.

Which is fine, but this would have been a perfect opportunity to have an all GAY cast instead.

I mean, c'mon. Coastal Massachusetts in the Summertime?

It should have been Summer House - Provincetown.

Now that would have been an interesting show.

Suckers!

"Governor’s Disney battle and extremist policies are met with costly lawsuits covered by ‘blank check’ from Republican legislature...

...As a result of the mounting lawsuits against DeSantis, the governor’s legal costs, which the Miami Herald reported last December to cost at least $16.7m, have been soaring.

In DeSantis’s legal fight against Disney following the corporation’s condemnation of his anti-LGBTQ+ laws, it is going to cost the governor and his handpicked board nearly $1,300 per hour in legal fees as they look into how the corporation discovered a loophole in DeSantis’s plan to acquire governing rights over Disney World, Insider reports."

To satisfy your anal hunger.

I am always amused by these very young guys who use fruits and vegetables as a dildo. They lock themselves in a closet or the bathroom and fuck away

They just started filming. 🤦‍♂️

They’ve got this thing now on what they call The Roku Channel. And it’s like Tv the way it used to be. You just flip the channels and you watch whatever’s on. Only they’ve got hundreds of ‘em. And barely any commercials at all. They have several Martha Stewart Channels that just play Martha Stewart all day long. they have a Jerry Springer channel. They have a Bob Ross channel. They have a Price is Right “Bob Barker Era” channel. They have a Baywatch channel…man they really knew how to do TV back then.

Screw Netflix and Hulu and Max. This is my new life. I am in bliss.

I just watched this on Peacock and it's pure DL Campy catnip, featuring a throaty Sally Kellerman as the vixenish editor of a Bev Hills tabloid, a flamboyant florist who gets himself killed, and a hot intern apprentice who lives in Venice and is lookin' for love!

Why, you'd think she invented motherhood!

This was the second trial for the 47-year-old actor and Scientologist. Prosecutors said Scientology officials protected Masterson for years after he drugged and sexually assaulted the women. The women, who were also Scientologists, testified that the church barred them from making reports to police.

Jurors deliberated for 8 days before returning their verdict. Minutes after it was read, Masterson was placed in handcuffs and removed from the courtroom while his wife, former actor and model Bijou Phillips, cried, according to the AP. The judge did not announce a sentencing date but said a hearing would be held on Aug. 4. Masterson must remain in jail without bail until then. He could be sentenced to 30 years to life in prison for the crimes.

I notice that he's one of few tough-guy imaged republicans who actually give off kind, warm vibe. In contrast, those closeted 'macho' republicans look so despicable.

Featuring two gay men who recap, mock and ridicule several Bravo reality shows. They focus on the Real Housewives but my favorite is their Top Chef recap, especially when they do Gail and Tom impressions. Any fellow fans of this wonderful podcast?

She couldn’t hold it in!

What the hell is going on ?

My college coat of arms, but not the name of the school.

Is that tacky?

And she is only half the age of Joe. The younger generation should be given more opportunities.

And I'm not embarrassed!

We already went on our first walk and my sweet boy, Darryl enjoyed himself!

I have an amazingly kind, but strict father. It's his way only. He doesn't want to hear any conflicting opinions and if my family member even has the nerve to speak up, he silences us with a raising of his hand or displays his short temper.

At Christmas, I asked him where is the key to a shed that he put a lock on. He wouldn't tell me. I have major stress from the thought of cleaning his property that has thousands of items. I texted him again a few months ago when I was stressing at the thought, and he replied, "I'll tell you when I feel the time is right." He's a few years from 80. I have grown so frustrated with him silencing and controlling me, that I replied, "So rude and obnoxious. Bye." I knew it would make his blood boil, but I clicked send. I didn't hear from him for weeks.

A few weeks later, my mom called and was on the verge of tears and said something to the effect that it was hard to say, but I shouldn't come home for my birthday in a few months because of the tension it would create. I haven't heard from her in a month.

In the last month, my dad has copied me on texts about random events (animals in the yard, grandchildren graduation photos), but he hasn't addressed my text message until the other day when I received a long email where he basically said no one has ever spoken to him like that and no one ever will. He also mentioned boundaries that shouldn't be crossed with the assumption of a father is always right.

I wrote a long reply about how all of us are afraid of him and for the first time in my life was totally honest with him about how it felt to always be suppressed by him. I also mentioned his amazing qualities. He hasn't replied.

My question is, have any of you suggested to your parent that you move from a parent-child relationship to a more friendly relationship without the history / power dynamics of parents/children? Did it improve your relationship?

Along with Kael, they also gave Lange high praise. And Streisand, too..

I’ve been waiting with dread to see for myself how the change from HBOmax to max will affect what was previously the best streaming service. And now I know the answer.

It hasn’t affected it much at all. Lots of new documentary content. That’s a plus. I’ve got like 15 seasons of How the Universe Works to go through, which is GREAT.

Phew. Dodged a bullet chile!

[QUOTE]Researchers from Oxford say that artificial intelligence could pose an “existential threat” to humanity. The machines might eradicate us, and the technology must be regulated in a similar way to nuclear weapons.

and apparently DeSantis signed a Bible....... Joni Ernst hosting!

Colby Richards, a 31-year-old Texas father, has been missing since he apparently left his home in Spring, Texas, the morning of May 24.

His wife, Callie Richards, noticed her husband wake up early that Friday around 5 a.m., but when he did not return to their bedroom to get ready for work, she got up to check on him, according to Colby's cousin, Allison Fox.

"He wasn't in the house, so she checked the backyard … and she noticed that the back gate was open, which was atypical. He never leaves the house that way, and they would never leave the gate open anyway because they have a dog and two small children," Fox told Fox News Digital.

Callie almost immediately felt something was wrong and contacted authorities.

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office deployed search teams to the area and "found a water bottle of his near the trailhead in the wooded area with trails and stuff behind where they live," Fox said.

Colby did not take his phone or wallet with him when he left his house that morning.

"Search and rescue, so far, has been out for several days. … We've had everything from people on foot, thermal drones, regular visual drones, people on ATVs, people on horseback and people driving around in their cars checking to see if there are security cameras or doorbell cameras that might have footage," Fox said. "And we've been trying to get the word out to everybody that if they see him, or they see anything out of the ordinary … to call the sheriff's department."

The Richards' home on Musgrove Place in Spring has a backyard with a gate that opens up to a street, and across that street is an entrance to a Greenway Trail where Colby's water bottle was found.

Fox said it was normal for Colby to wake up around 5 a.m. or 6 a.m. for work. He had recently started a part-time job at an engineering firm in the area but also works part-time as a baseball coach – something he's been doing for years.

He "did like to go out" onto the Greenway for walks, sometimes in the morning and sometimes after work, but it was not a regular occurrence, his cousin explained.

She added that the Woodlands is a generally safe area with certain small pockets that people avoid, and she does not believe Colby had issues with anyone who may have been watching or stalking him. "We don't really know," she said. "He's … a very nice guy, and the idea that somebody having a problem with him or whatever is pretty perplexing to us."

The Montgomery County Sheriff's Office called off their search in the Woodlands area on Wednesday morning, according to the Richards family. They are continuing to organize volunteer searches in the area.

The family has created a GoFundMe page titled "Help us find Colby Richards" to raise funds for the volunteer search.

Colby was last seen wearing a T-shirt, black shorts and gray Under Armour sneakers.

I'll start:

- Flights are cheaper at the beginning of the week, especially Tuesdays. Book your flights 6 to 8 weeks in advance.

- Be kind and respectful to your handymen, and offer them a cup of coffee. Lots of customers treat them like the help, but positive relationships pay off when you need their services again.

- Most people fail at meditating because they set themselves unrealistic goals. Start with 5 minutes a day for a week, then add one minute every day. This gets you to 30 minutes daily within a month.

I work out regularly and watch a number of YouTube videos pertaining to working out. This guy, Jordan Morello, showed up in my YouTube feed and I watched a few of his videos.

He's not the most mature guy, but most guys in the mid twenties aren't, but goddamn he's hot.

I took my 63-year-old mother to see a neurologist at a memory clinic yesterday. She has a preliminary diagnosis of Alzheimer’s disease. I'm not surprised, given the behavior that led me to encourage her to see a specialist, but I'm heartbroken. Her father died from the disease. She was reluctant to go because she's lived in fear of the same fate. She outright told the neurologist she resented me making her go and tried to explain away her symptoms. She babbled during the visit, was very anxious, cried a little, and even paused the exam to pray out loud. We calmed her down by the end, and the neurologist was vague, only concluding there was a memory issue, but more tests were needed. On the ride home, she kept saying the exam questions were unfair and yoyoed between optimistic and devastated. The neurologist called me today to inform me of the diagnosis and discuss the next steps. Given my mother’s behavior, he didn't want to inform her during the visit and doesn't recommend telling her yet. I fully agree. My mother is outgoing, funny, generous, kindhearted, and incredibly loving, but I see her changing. It's not fair. I know it’s not uncommon, but it's just not fair.

Why it is always so quiet about him?

Love watching Karl crack up while his co-host keeps her composure.

Lots of things you can do with the muff.

That Marilyn Monroe costume intro was unflattering—thank God she had a wardrobe change. She sounds pretty good here. I still find her backup dancers extremely distracting and tacky. She is not really a spectacle act.

Yeah, sure.

Let's play a game. Pick a decade and nine people (you are the tenth) who you want to invite to your dinner party.

Do I have news for you

He's helped enable so many shitty politicians over the years. No follow-up questions or spine on Chuck Todd!

Tim Russert would have NEVER put up with the bullshit that came across the desk weekly with Chuck Todd.

Good Fuckin', Rithens.

Since The Masked Singer robbed him of his rightful win last night, pre-save and show him his thirst traps aren't the only thing we love about him

Another sleepy, dusty Delta day.....

The American distributor of gay pornography originally discretely via the mail has died aged 78.

Can't y'all find something better to do with your magick abilities?

[quote]Jackson Lahmeyer, who claims BLM was founded by “witchcraft-practicing lesbians,” founded Pastors for Trump last year. He is a close associate of Mike Flynn. The MAGA movement is saturated in Christo-fascism. #Christofascism

Paddleboarding and struck down in his prime, poor guy. Hopefully he didn't suffer.

Sherman stood in front of the mirror, adjusting his tie and trying to ignore the burning sensation of embarrassment in his cheeks. He couldn't believe he had ended up here, selling sex toys door-to-door. It seemed like a cruel twist of fate, a cosmic joke played on an unsuspecting teenager trying to find his place in the world.

The past three months had been a whirlwind for Sherman. Fresh out of high school and uncertain about his future, he had opted out of college, hoping to figure things out along the way. He had stumbled upon a sales job, thinking it would be a temporary solution until he could enroll in a trade college or find a more fulfilling career path.

The first two months were relatively bearable. Sherman was assigned to sell women's cosmetics and surprisingly found success. His charm and ability to connect with his customers allowed him to make decent commissions, earning him a sense of accomplishment. The compliments he received about his cheekbones had boosted his self-esteem, even though he hadn't thought much about his appearance before.

Then, the agency decided to shake things up. Sherman was abruptly informed that he would now be selling sex toys. He felt his heart sink as he imagined the awkward encounters and uncomfortable conversations he would have to navigate. The idea of going door-to-door, presenting intimate items to complete strangers, made him cringe.

As Sherman walked the streets with a bag full of adult novelties, he couldn't help but feel isolated and alone. The absence of co-workers or anyone to share his frustrations with intensified his discontent. He missed the camaraderie he had experienced during his brief stint in cosmetics sales, the conversations and connections that made the job bearable.

The first few interactions were as uncomfortable as Sherman had feared. The residents he approached had varying reactions, ranging from shock to amusement to outright rejection. Sherman struggled to find the right words to convince people that these products were worth considering, while also trying to suppress his own discomfort.

Then, one fateful afternoon, Sherman knocked on the door of an elderly lady named Mrs. Anderson. She answered with a warm smile, inviting him inside her cozy living room. Sherman was taken aback by her genuine hospitality. Mrs. Anderson was in her seventies, her kind eyes and gentle demeanor putting him at ease.

As Sherman showcased the assortment of adult toys, Mrs. Anderson listened intently, her curiosity piqued. Surprisingly, she didn't seem embarrassed or judgmental. Instead, she asked questions, wanting to understand the products and their purpose. Sherman found himself engaged in a conversation that went beyond sales; it felt like a genuine connection.

In the midst of their discussion, Mrs. Anderson shared stories of her youth, reminiscing about a time when she felt vibrant and alive. She expressed admiration for Sherman's youthfulness and openness, confessing that she missed the adventures and risks of her own younger days.

Feeling a sense of compassion, Sherman decided to open up about his own struggles and insecurities. He confessed his dissatisfaction with the job, his uncertainty about his future, and the embarrassment he felt each day. Mrs. Anderson listened attentively, offering words of wisdom and understanding.

"Young man," she said, her voice filled with warmth, "Life has a way of taking us on unexpected journeys. Sometimes, it's these detours that lead us to where we truly belong. Don't be disheartened by this temporary role; embrace it as a learning experience. You never know what doors it may open for you."

Sherman pondered Mrs. Anderson's words as he left her home, his bag of sex toys feeling lighter somehow. Although he still felt fed up and embarrassed, he couldn't deny the spark of hope that had been ignited within him.

There's a subreddit called GayYoungOld, where gays of all ages seek advice and tell stories about their age-gap relationships and broader sexual/romantic desires for older/younger coupledom. It's not outwardly filthy (there's a separate group for that), but it can get raunchy, raw, and occasionally profound. And sometimes, you run across dangerously lonely individuals like the person below.

A middle-aged gay man wrote for advice a few days ago, asking for advice on how to land his friend's 19 year-old son as a boyfriend. He is deeply in love with the boy, almost to the point of obsession. The boy is not openly gay, and has expressed zero interest in this guy or in any other guy. He says the boy's dad is his only real friend, and they've known each other for years, but he's willing to throw it all away if it means finding true love with the friend's unsuspecting son. He originally sought advice on how to approach the young man to essentially say "You're precisely what I've been waiting for all my life. Come be my husband!" Commenters were, understandably, not too sympathetic to this one-sided affair.

Daddy came back today with an update: He is now planning to buy the 19yo a new car, in part because the kid needs one but mainly so he will, in Daddy's words, "Reevaluate the nature of our friendship and maybe explore a new direction." The kid still has zero idea this older man is obsessed with him. Several of us lost our shit with Daddy, and advised him to let it go before it gets any worse.

I told him he was living out the first half of a 60 Minutes segment, and needs to step back and gain some perspective. This boy isn't into him, and the man is being selfish by seeing their imaginary relationship only through his own eyes. The boy is the boy of HIS dreams, but he is likely not the person of the kid's own dreams.

He says I don't know how it feels to be single at his age, to go decades without meeting a suitable "high quality boy," and to finally find one who checks every box for him. He says the boy will see how much he loves him once he buys him a car and shows him how important he is.

What say ye, Gays and Daddies? Do you sympathize with this lonely heart? Is this what we're all destined to become if we're still uncoupled at 50? Was I right to call him out so rudely?

The bitch is back. How long until the first death. Such an exciting time of year.

Who wants to tell these women with hot husbands/boyfriends to stop flaunting them on the internet?

Also, who wants to travel to Paraguay to try and recruit him to our team and bring him here to the states? Because damn, he is SEXY.

Bette Davis Eyes was a huge smash. Why didn't she catch on?

This is top trending on Twitter. I don’t know how legitimate this is , but the lack of updates in Last few weeks is suspicious.

This is the former governor' second run for the GOP presidential nomination.

I’ve heard raves about this Asian market’s produce. The fruits were wrapped as if they were precious objects and priced accordingly, but it was nothing special.

HOCUSH POCUSH

Comparing her face to Jigsaw in the SAW movies.

Good luck, Jim.

Ouch! Catfight.

It's one of those songs that truly transcend language. Give it a try, it's worth five minutes of your day.

"My house is so special because it's my sanctuary, my fortress, really—the only place I have any privacy," told Architectural Digest of the Venetian-inspired home in 2002.

Cher has put her Malibu mansion back on the market for $75 million.

The singer, 76, first listed the Italian Renaissance-style home for $85 million in October 2022, according to The Wall Street Journal. After it failed to find a buyer, the property is now back on the market six months later with a price cut of $10 million.

The seven-bedroom, nine-bathroom, 13,126 sq. ft. home sits in 1.73 acres of land and is surrounded by a tennis court and infinity pool. It's listed by Robert Kass and Drew Fenton of Carolwood Estates.

Overlooking the Pacific Ocean, the property — which is located on the Pacific Coast Highway — boasts incredible views from the arched windows. The driveway is also lined with 40 palm trees, according to WSJ, and there is a courtyard with an octogram-shaped fountain.

Cher has previously revealed that she wanted to build her own "version of Venetian" after being inspired by visits to Venice and Casa Casuarina, the mansion of her late friend Gianni Versace in Miami's South Beach, according to Architectural Digest.

"Once her mind moved toward Italian Renaissance, she got 50 books and started studying —presenting me with ideas," designer and Cher's longtime friend Ron Wilson told AD. "Both structurally and in terms of the interior, this house was Cher's concept. My job is to interpret what she's thinking."

The home took five years to build and is rendered in a variety of luxurious materials like limestone and marble imported from Italy and France, hand-wrought bronze on the doors, and tiles from Spain and Morocco, according to the listing.

"Every day when I wake up and look out my bedroom window, I'm never not amazed," the actress told AD in a 2002 feature. "Every room has two views of the ocean, each of which is so beautiful — the water is always glistening, the sunset always happening. My house is so special because it's my sanctuary, my fortress, really—the only place I have any privacy. There's no place else that I would rather be."

"I'm comfortable here," she added. "This house wraps its arms around me."

The interiors boast influences from around the world, with the living room featuring a large Moroccan chandelier and the primary bathroom designed like a hammam with Turkish wood screens, according to WSJ.

Two vintage bronze bulls also sit outside the front of the house, inspired by Cher's astrological sign, Taurus, per AD.

The "If I Could Turn Back Time" singer originally paid $2.95 million for the property in 1989, according to records, per WSJ. And Realtor.com reports she previously listed the property for $45 million in 2009,

Ahead of the home going on the market in October 2022, Cher told AD, "This house has been one of the greatest passions of my life. I have enjoyed every moment of its creation and evolution, but now it's time to pass this magic on to others."

As well as the seven bedrooms, there is also a gatehouse that serves as a guesthouse. The primary suite also has a meditation room and two closets, including one that doubles as a panic room, Robert Kass, formerly of Hilton & Hyland, said last year.

"Everyone knows that house," Mr. Kass said of the "iconic" property. "It's at the end of the bluff so no one is on the right side."

The lower level of the house is reportedly home to an indoor-outdoor gym and theater, while the Oscar winner also has a climate-controlled wig room with nearly 100 hairpieces in it, according to the 2002 book The Cher Scrapbook.

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Chat with Ludwick!

EuroDate is here. Let the right men into your life!

Serious Pen Pal Romantic Flirty Naughty

She's had enough of everyone's shit.

This was in the "Chicago's north side is gone" thread and I actually thought about this several times when I was reading about these flash theft mobs in various places.

Would you shop in a store where they had to get the items for you vs having them on a shelf?

This was how it used to be in many stores years ago......

Out of all the actors trying to be the new Superman, why would he be the one making headlines? He must have given his PR extra money to give him a boost in profile lol

My vote is for Michelle Obama.

the heartache tonight performance by Tina, Olivia newton John, Toni tennille, peaches and Karen carpenter from Olivia’s 1980 Hollywood nights tv special.

With special guest stars Andy Gibb, Elton John and cliff richard.

Hillcrest was crawling with Mrs. Ropers...

Part 147 got paywalled pretty fast. If someone can post a link to this thread in Part 147, it would be much appreciated.

The Roland Garros draw has everyone all excited now that Medvedev is #2. I hope Medvedev doesn't wind up with some easy draw. Will Carlos and Djokovic land on the same side? I can't believe Ruud will be #4. Barf! He's so overrated.

I'm hoping for an Alcaraz win at RG.

The two women did not like each other. From my understanding Ron and George got along fine.

Barbara was old money New England who successfully transited to Texas life and later New York, China, and DC. She had a big family who she loved and they loved her back. Barbara was a Gemini who was viewed as too honest, very witty, and a penchant for speaking before thinking.

Nancy was new money West Coast who never grew to like DC. She also had a big family, but they were distant. Nancy was a Scorpio who had a reptation for being a spendthrift, too serious, and very calculating.

Which side are you on?

This rumor first popped up on DeuxMoi, when a tipster wrote in saying "Anon pls!! Multiple sources have told me that Timmy C has a new girl...Kylie Jenner" along with a couple coffin emojis for good measure. Another person then chimed in with "I heard they are both going to be at Coachella" and yet another person responded with "I can 100% confirm that."

The Mail is on it!

Back in the 40's when everybody cared!

Why do young women these days think showing your body to the world is “reclaiming” it? I never understood that.

There will be photos but no interviews. "Ezra wants the movie to open and the conversation to be about the movie and not about Ezra,” a source close to Miller explains. “They are focused on their mental health and don’t want it to be transactional.”

Hello fellow homosexuals. Here is a link to a conservative news outlet featuring a former Fox News personality. They're making the same right wing talking points that they always do, but I think this is really interesting and thought provoking, because I am a conservative troll and they're saying everything I already believe. What do you think of these conservative talking points? Be sure to reinforce everything I say and mirror back my exact point of view, so we give the impression that everyone on DL is a right wing conservative.

A new law to base electricity bills on personal income, and people are mad as wet hornets. The fixed fees (not including actual usage fees) would run from $15.00/mo to $128.00/mo. It's not a tremendous amount of money, but it still doesn't seem fair. I think a fairer way to do it would be to charge the fixed fees based on the size of your home.

It has recently come to my attention. What a beautifully formed big dick. Average cute twink, but bravo.

Has anyone seen it? Is it any good?

All these Youtube vids of them shaving, bathing and massaging each other. And they are well-represented on the sex sites. Anyone know (NSFW)?

Couldn't go past the first 5 minutes, even fast forwarding to the sex scenes. What a disaster. Billy Eichner is not an actor, he doesn't have any onscreen charisma, his speech pattern is unnerving and unappealing, the film is very poorly written, there was no redeeming factor except Luke McFarlane's body, but that couple was so vastly implausible, it made his scenes unwatchable. I didn't think it would be great, but it was in fact much worse than anyone said. People have been kind to Eichner.I'm frustrated, I was in the mood for a silly gay movie

The children were taken to the hospital with first degree burns.

[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.]

There are so many closet gays/bis on Aussie TV. Exhibit A, Mark Fren from Travel Guides

For years, activists have been trying to minimize the role of gay men in the battle for their own rights

Gay men spent decades fighting for legal rights and social acceptance — but some far left circles now consider them insufficiently radical. Consequently, there has been an emerging “woke homophobia” that denigrates gay men and attempts to minimize their role in LGBTQ history. This new strain of homophobia shows how woke advocacy for minority rights is often politically conditional — ”We will fight for you, so long as you adopt our ideology.”

Because woke homophobia hasn’t been formally studied, it’s hard to break down and analyze. However, examples have been collected in an infamous Google photo album, which is publicly accessible and includes over 4,500 screenshots of woke activists attacking gay men — calling them “fa***ts” who will “burn in hell” and need to be “erased” and “cancelled,” while advocating that society “normalize homophobia,” among other things.

Among some radical leftists, being a “cis gay” (cisgendered gay man) has become a slur.

Some parts of the woke left deny the existence of same-sex attraction and have attempted to brand homosexuality as a “genital fetish” that needs to be unlearned — conversion therapy, more or less. If a gay man prefers male genitals and rejects pressure to “interrogate” his orientation, that is wildly offensive to some.

Datalounge's favorite comb-over (comb-down?) is hanging it up. Not completely satisfied with Kristen Welker as a replacement. She's "competent" but, like Oakland, doesn't seem to have a there there. Who would DL like to take this job, which used to be one of the most important in US news media?

Well this is it.

I heard this piece of shit in full while at the doctor's office this week, and it had been ages since I'd been tortured by it. It sounds even worse than it did in its heyday. Cheap Casio music, banal lyrics that haven't got shit to do with the plot of the movie, and Stevie phoning it in (no pun intended) vocally. This thing makes "Havin' My Baby" sound like a Sex Pistols song.

Here are the other nominees that year:

Footloose (from Footloose)

Let's Hear it for the Boy (also from Footloose)

Against All Odds (from Against All Odds)

Ghostbusters (from Ghostbusters)

It can't be because it was more popular than the other four songs. This is a rare year in which all five nominees went to #1 on the Billboard Hot 100 and were gigantic hits.

It can't be because it was from a more popular film. Of the four films, Ghostbusters and Footloose were blockbusters. The Woman in Red was a minor hit and Against All Odds was a high profile flop.

Ghostbusters was a horrible song, but it tied into the movie well and was super popular. The other three songs were excellent pieces of pop music and connected well to their films.

Why this POS? Why?

Is anyone else in my camp. Look, I enjoy the horse race as much as the next gay, but with the massive awards show complex that exists now, I also love it when a surprise 'dark horse' or 'upset' wins a big awards (Oscar, Tony, Emmy, Grammy.)

I have my own personal preferences and it's nice to see great work recognized, but I've never bought into this notion that someone 'deserves' an award. If someone has been nominated by the body that gives the award, they automatically "deserve" to win in my book.

Sometimes, there's a weird sense of entitlement. Instead, why not enjoy the spotlight you've gotten from a nomination and just go along for the ride.

It was a treat to see Olivia Coleman win her Oscar (and what a great speech!)

Or, to see Mark Rylance win over the presumed winner Sly Stone (Sly was great and a 'career win' would have been lovely to see, I know, but that's not the way the cookie crumbled)

Or, of course, Anthony Hopkins winning over Chadwick Boseman. Chadwick was a fine actor, he seemed to be a genuinely lovely man and he fought his illness with courage and dignity, so of course a posthumous Oscar would have been lovely. But, it was also lovely to see that surprise win for Anthony Hopkins (who was bloody marvelous.)

Marisa Tomei was treated so poorly after her Oscar win for her funny and charming work in My Cousin Vinny just because it wasn't a 'prestige' film and because she beat several old dames.

Shame he's not hot.

What a brave person? So beautiful!

Outfits, sex, purses, sassiness, and Che Diaz!

The full interview with her is interesting. I searched here, didn't see a thread. Some of her stories are very entertaining - working on Designing Women, mean Lauren Bacall, Gregory Peck, etc.

I found out a week ago that I have to move, I mentioned it in another thread. I have lived here 18 years and have until the end of July to find an apartment in a town with less than 1 percent availability rate. I knew my rent would go up by at least 50 percent.

I looked at half a dozen apartments, I would have had to get rid of at least half my stuff and my dog would not have had an ideal likely last few months.

I found one only listed on Facebook, 2 bedrooms FUCKING ENORMOUS yard, I mean huge, all utilities included for $2000. Figured it was a scam. not a scam! Viewed it tonight and its perfect. perfect.

owner just pmed me that they'd love to have me as a tenant.

I have to pass a background /credit check. background is fine, my credit is GARBAGE. I did tell him it wasn't great but obviously my rent always gets paid (18 years tenant).

then I just need to come up with $5000 plus moving expenses. I could do so much gardening. ALL the gardening!

Self-explanatory

Vid of this screencap inside

Let's discuss fruity fruits! I love pineapple, berries, black grapes, pears, and peaches!😋 It's hard to find good peaches they're either too soft or rock hard.

I know Target is supposedly getting creamed bc of the Pride stuff. But I think retail overall is shitting the bed with some notable exceptions (like Walmart which is selling Pride merchandise too).

But I feel like the stock prices of these companies are getting meme'd lower even though it's not supported by actual lower revenue.

So what's a good price to buy these stocks?

They will reportedly recount their experience of living inside the palace and royal life.

(They never lived in the Palace.)

Manbuns

ZZ Top beards

Trying to dress like a dudebro when you're 50 (backwards baseball caps, etc)

Man capris

What else?

Jess symbolizes the id, and Mer symbolizes the superego. I’m the ego buffeted about by and between the two. And I love it. 🥹

Not sure why these Helix threads end up behind paywalls, but here is Part 2, with Part 1 here:

John uttered it earlier today, along with telling us we've got more rights than the straights who are just trying to live their lives!

[bold] GREG'S DELECTABLE MACARONI SALAD—THE BEST YOU'LL EVER EAT [/bold]

[bold] INGREDIENTS [/bold]

2 cups elbow macaroni, cooked, rinsed, and drained

1/3 cup diced celery

1/4 cup minced red onion, soaked in cold water for 5 minutes, then drained

1 Tablespoon minced Italian flat-leaf parsley

1/2 cup diced tomato—this needs to be a delicious, ripe tomato or else you can omit it

1/2 cup mayonnaise—I like Hellmann's or Blue Plate

3/4 teaspoon dry mustard

1-1/2 teaspoons sugar

1-1/2 Tablespoons cider vinegar

3 Tablespoons sour cream

1/2 teaspoon kosher salt, plus more to taste

Freshly ground black pepper

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[bold] PROCEDURE [/bold]

1. In a large bowl, combine the macaroni, celery, onion, parsley and tomato (if using).

2. In a small bowl, whisk together the mayonnaise, mustard, sugar, vinegar, sour cream and salt.

3. Pour the dressing over the salad and stir to combine. Season with salt and pepper to taste. Serve.

*Store covered in the refrigerator, for up to 3 days.

I am not a fan of most macaroni salads, but I have been making this for years and think it's delicious.

My guests seem to agree—I hope you will as well.

Where the roof ripped off the plane, and they were still able to land?

It was in my YouTube recommendations, and I watched the video.

This is completely terrifying!!

I can't imagine any of the people on this plane ever wanting to fly again.

The trailer for the UK’s first dating show is here and it looks fun!

It’s hosted by Dannii Minogue.

This question goes out for non-dwarf people.

Fools in Frogland. It's not going to work.

Video of a children’s choir singing the national anthem in the U.S. Capitol, only to be unceremoniously cut off by police, spread across social media on Friday.

Capitol Police say singers from Rushingbrook Children’s Choir from Greenville, South Carolina, were stopped May 26 because of a miscommunication. Musical performances in the hallowed seat of Congress require permission, and police said officers had been unaware that the choir had approval from the House speaker. Capitol Police denied choir leaders' claims that the performance was stopped because it might be found offensive.

Choir director David Rasbach and Micah Rea, a choir leader who helped organize the trip, told The Associated Press that they worked with the offices of Reps. William Timmons, Joe Wilson and Russell Fry, all Republicans from South Carolina, to get permission for the performance. They said they were informed the visit was approved by the office of House Speaker Kevin McCarthy, R-Calif.

After stopping by Wilson’s office for photos, the group went on a tour of the Capitol that ended in Statuary Hall, famous for housing a collection of statues donated by each of the 50 states, where the choir began to perform. A visitor guide asked if they had permission for the show, Rasbach and Rea said, and told them they could start singing once he conferred with someone else.

Video shows the children concluding the first verse of the anthem as onlookers applauded. But as they started another verse, an officer can be seen talking with Rea and another man. About a minute later, a man identified as a staffer for Wilson approached Rasbach to stop the singing.

“When they stopped us and I walked over to the Capitol Police I said, ‘Why are you stopping us?’” Rasbach said. “They said, ‘Because this is considered a demonstration and we don’t allow demonstrations in the Capitol.’”

Rasbach claimed that a Capitol Police officer later told him that there were also concerns that people could be offended, but he was unable to provide the name of the officer or otherwise substantiate that assertion.

Capitol Police initially issued a statement saying they were under the impression the group didn’t have permission to perform in the building. They later issued a second statement saying there had been a “miscommunication” and that the police “were not aware that the Speaker’s Office had approved this performance.”

Musical performances are among the activities specifically listed as requiring a special permit from the Capitol Police, along with demonstrations such as marches, rallies and vigils, any filming or photography for commercial uses and foot races, according to a policy posted on the agency’s website.

“Although popup demonstrations and musical performances are not allowed in the U.S. Capitol without the proper approval, due to a miscommunication, the U.S. Capitol Police were not aware that the Speaker’s Office had approved this performance,” the second statement reads. “We apologize to the choir for this miscommunication that impacted their beautiful rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner and their visit to Capitol Hill.”

In their initial statement about the event, Capitol Police addressed the claim that the show was stopped because it could be offensive.

“Recently somebody posted a video of a children’s choir singing the Star-Spangled Banner in the U.S. Capitol Building and wrongfully claimed we stopped the performance because it ‘might offend someone.’ Here is the truth. Demonstrations and musical performances are not allowed in the U.S. Capitol. Of course, because the singers in this situation were children, our officers were reasonable and allowed the children to finish their beautiful rendition of the Star-Spangled Banner,” the statement said.

McCarthy and three South Carolina representatives who had worked with the choir confirmed that the speaker’s office had invited the choir to the Capitol.

Except make it about three dizzy circuit queens who are looking for sugar daddies

Written and directed by Julio Torres, with Tilda Swinton, Isabella Rossellini, Greta Lee.

[quote]Alejandro is an aspiring toy designer from El Salvador struggling to bring his unusual ideas to life in NY. As time runs out on his work visa, a job assisting an erratic art-world outcast becomes his only hope to stay in the country.

Torres seems like an imaginative homo, but also well-connected, let's be real. It's been interesting watching his meteoric rise with his own TV show and now his own movie. Good for him.

Britney Spears has agreed to Kevin Federline's request to move with their sons.

The singer has "consented" to her children Sean Preston, 17, and Jayden James, 16, moving to Hawaii with their father, Federline's attorney Mark Vincent Kaplan tells PEOPLE.

"It's an opportunity for Kevin and his wife, and the boys are ready to get away from the L.A. microscope," he says.

A source confirms to PEOPLE that the former dancer, 45, first reached out to his ex-wife, 41, earlier this month for permission to move. "Britney has always faithfully supported her children and wants them to be happy," says the source.

The boys, who reside with Federline, will move with their dad, wife Victoria Prince, and their two children — Peyton, 8, and Jordan, 11. Federline cites additional professional opportunities for himself as a result of the move and a job offer for Prince from a Hawaiian university.

The move is set to occur during the summer, with Preston graduating before it transpires. Jayden is able to finish his final year of high school remotely.

In a revealing interview with The Daily Mail in September, Jayden discussed his and his brother's mixed feelings about their relationship with their mom.

While things are complicated, Jayden said, "I 100 percent think this can be fixed."

"It's just going to take a lot of time and effort. I just want her to get better mentally," he continued. "When she gets better I really want to see her again."

Speaking directly to his mom, Jayden said, "I love you a lot, I hope for the best for you. Maybe one day we can sit down like this and talk again."

My name is Misha Collins and I am here on a peacekeeping mission.

Now give me attention.

Look at me.

Look at me!

Look at ME!

LOOK AT ME!

LOOK! AT! ME!!!!!!

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The King will miss the Duke of Sussex’s visit to London next week as he plans to go hiking on his own in Transylvania, The Telegraph understands.

Prince Harry is returning to the High Court in early June as he takes Mirror Group Newspapers (MGN) to court over allegations of phone hacking.

However the King’s solo trip to Romania, planned for five days over next week, will coincide with his son’s rare appearance in the UK, meaning the pair are unlikely to see one another.

It comes after the Duke’s flying visit to England for his father’s Coronation earlier this month, where he was in such a rush to get home to California that he was still wearing his medals and morning suit when he arrived for his return flight at Heathrow Airport.

It is understood that the Duke spent the night in Windsor at Frogmore Cottage but did not see his brother the Prince of Wales nor speak with his father or stepmother.

It also follows an earlier surprise trip that the Duke paid to the UK in late March for another phone hacking lawsuit claim, this one against the Daily Mail, during which he did not see the King, who was said to be too busy at Highgrove.

It is now understood that the King’s upcoming trip to Romania will fall next week, during which he will recuperate after his Coronation, and will see him stay in his home in rural Transylvania.

The Queen will not be accompanying him on the trip, preferring instead to remain in her Wiltshire home.

During his annual visits to his beloved Transylvania home, the King is understood to enjoy spending his days hiking in the hills and painting, as well as tucking into a book in the evenings.

King Charles has a long history with Romania, where he now owns at least 10 properties after purchasing his first, an 18th-century Saxon house nestled in the village of Viscri, in 2006.

The surrounding countryside of his Viscri home offers botanical excursions and wildflower meadows for the green-fingered monarch, as well as hiking trails and horseback riding.

There is no wifi, TV or radio in the King’s property, but the drawing room now has a “small hi-fi player with CDs”.

Meanwhile, Prince Harry is expected to give evidence in person at the MGN trial in London early next week, which will pitch him directly against former Mirror editor Piers Morgan, who has become one of the Sussexes’ most vocal critics.

Evidence in his claim is expected to take three days, including opening statements, his time in the witness box, when he will be cross-examined, and MGN’s witnesses.

He is one of a number of high-profile figures bringing damages claims against the newspaper group over alleged unlawful information gathering at its titles.

At the start of the trial, MGN said it accepted there had been unlawful information gathering in relation to the Duke, for which it “unreservedly apologises”.

It denies phone hacking, but said its past activities “warrant compensation” in his case.

Let’s discuss these two crazy kids.

BAM MARGERA: I'M GOING TO SMOKE CRACK UNTIL I'M DEAD ... Unless I Can See My Son

Bam Margera is having a meltdown because he hasn't seen his son in over two months ... threatening to smoke crack until he's dead, unless he gets to see his kid.

The former "Jackass" star just posted an alarming rant on his newest social media account, ripping his family and his estranged wife, Nikki.

Bam says Nikki and his relatives are driving him to drink ... and he says waking up every day knowing he's probably not going to be able to speak to his son, Phoenix, makes things even worse.

At the end of the video, Bam threatens to go down to the boardwalk to smoke crack with the bums until he's dead or until Nikki allows him to see his son.

Remember ... Bam's desperate to have a relationship with Phoenix, who he hasn't seen since the end of March, with Bam's legal team claiming Nikki won't even let them talk over FaceTime.

Meanwhile, Nikki just filed new legal docs this week seeking sole physical and legal custody over Phoenix, plus $15k a month in child support.

In those docs, Nikki says visitation for Bam can be on the table as long as it's supervised and he completes rehab programs for drug and alcohol abuse.

But, Bam's throwing a fit and demanding to see Phoenix ASAP.

Bam's also addressing his beef with his brother, Jess Margera ... remember, Jess claimed Bam attacked him at his Pennsylvania home and now Bam's barred from the property.

Admittedly, I am in my 60s. When I was in high school and college absolutely no one groomed their pubic hair. Living in a residence hall with open showers was a treat, and you were required to have a nude soap shower in an open area before you could use the campus swimming pool. Everyone was naturally hairy. When I joined my fraternity, there must have been an open secret to have a huge bush. We were flush with these men.

I remember Playgirl models in the 70s, 80s and early 90s. Even the celebrities had big bushes. It seemed you had to have one to be considered for Playgirl.

I don't buy the argument it is more attractive to trim up. Believe me, plenty of girls blew my fraternity brothers who had big bushes. They came back for more. When some recruits for the military were photographed nude during WW2, none were dismissed because they had a lot more pubic hair than others.

Bushes don't hide a penis, most men swing back and forth when they are naked. It never hindered my opinion. I'm at a loss.

Boring

“I’m literally SO confused what’s happening!”

Couldn’t have happened to a better person.

I haven't heard it in decades, but it was played to death in the late 70's. Can't remember anything about the actual words, except something sounding like " daaa, daannny booon, danny, danny boon.....tuh tuh, tuh tuh tuh tuhtuh tuh tuh tuhn tuhtuh..."it was a long melancholic ballad, sounding vaguely native american...That's all I've got

It scares me to feel this way.

Creepiest cast ever?

Including the serial killer from American Horror Story NYC.

Omg.

Me: 12/01/1978 - MacArthur Park by Donna Summer

I’m a good looking talented North guy who loves to suck on the low (not out due to work). Looking for clean West guys who love getting a good bj. Not looking for recip. Send stats and dick pic. 31 5’9 155 DDF/neg.

Six of Jeopardy!'s highest winners compete for the title of Jeopardy! Master and a $500,000 prize.

Tournament starts Monday, May 8 in primetime on ABC.

Competing are Amy Schneider, Andrew He, James Holzauer, Matt Amodio , Mattea Roach and Sam Buttrey.

Use this thread to discuss the Masters Tournament. Use the other thread to discuss the daily syndicated Jeopardy! game (linked inside).

Kind of a throw away thread but I'm curious.

I am a credit card junkie (chasing points/cash back/points), and have been for years. I have 16 credit cards (which I know is ridiculous), but it is what it is.

My post is though in 15 years I've never had a fraudulent charge. I had multiple today (15 $2-$3 charges for Facebook advertising). Amex, to their credit, immeditely shut down my card after the 3rd charge.

I have the card in my possession so it must be a breach of some sort.

My parents have both have one-off issues with their cards (and they are more "normal" 1-2 card people).

Kind of curious how common fraud is.

“Don’t worry, Alan, I can’t get pregnant. My ovaries are diseased.”

Was it a famous person or somebody you know in real life?

How did the obsession start and how did it end? Did it ever develop into stalking?

What is your answer?

It’s only appropriate to post this so we can all celebrate Pride with this gay banger!!! Loves it.

I watched this movie last night. It is over the top INSANE! Loved it.

It's a (very) dark comedy that turns sinisted by the end.

Anyone else seen it?

This documentary is excellent. I never knew Lucille Ball was such a big fan, understandably so. Is anyone else watching this documentary?

Has anyone experienced this airline? Online reviews are mixed. Canceled flights, no options. Others say it is great. Any DL flyers gone this route? They offer a really cheap flight.

Why the FUCK are they a thing

Do we think she's HOT?

I do.

Watch the video and comment.

Could there be a more slutty look for a boi this summer?

...only to wake up and realize it wasn't real? And be very disappointed?

That just happened to me. Something REALLY interesting on my deam TV, and wanted to rewind to see it again. Felt around in your sleep for remote, then woke up.

"Bitterly disappointed" doesn't begin to express my feeling...and I can't even remember what it was that was so interesting!

This series is mind-blowing. In rural Texas, three kids that are taken away from their parents and put in foster care, suddenly make revelations that they were made to dance and work at a backwoods swingers club for all the rednecks in town. They’ve been adopted by a Baptist Frau, and live in the most totalitarian county in Texas. There are lots of twists and surprises along the way, nothing is what it seems. I highly recommend watching it. Don’t even mention the other threads, because they have no replies and the OPs messed up both of them.

Tell me about her.

Was she big with the gays in the 80s?

It seems she had every chance to succeed. And yes, I’ve read up on her. She has an amazing voice. I bought some (more expensive than I thought) vinyls of Kim Carnes and she is just an incredible singer.

But she did Diet Coke ads, We are the World, Ken Kraken (the Guy Oseary of his day), some great producers, some great contributors like Lindsey Buckingham. And some songs that should have been massive hits: I’ll Be Here Where the Heart Is, Bon Voyage, Miss You Tonite….

Of course she had Bette Davis Eyes and surprisingly 12 other top 40 hits, 5 of which were in the top 15.

Was it her age? Her videos were on par, too. Two directed by Russell Mulcahy. Stylish. Different.

She was on all the award shows. And she won Grammys and was respected as a hard worker in the music industry.

I saw a show about her house being haunted by ghosts. She lives in Franklin TN in Jimmy Buffet’s old estate. She’s had some work done but looks ok. For a woman in her mid 70s!!

Her music has been covered by Barbra Streisand and Kenny Rogers and Frank Sinatra.

So, what was it? Age??? Tell me.

Trump of course, although both his parents lived forever.

Anna Wintour

Alan Dershowitz

The poor guy. I hope those fucking ducks feel horrible.

Keep going here...

Feel free to ask me any questions. I have many thoughts about my decision - a lot of which I am still processing.

Seems he dropped off for a few years

He’s just put up a public Instagram account

Beautiful man.

In his playing days, 40 years ago, when the GOP was still viable in California. he was oft-mentioned as a future republican candidate for office. He's waited to now, though?!

Who was the worse parent?

DLers favorite object d’outrage is disturbed by John’s fashion choice. Why is he dressed for taking out the dog?

That sucks.

It all happened in front of some kids.

I’m confused. Is this supposed to be a bad thing?

He called 911 16 times in 30 minutes!!

What a beautiful and majestic creature.

No wonder it's the symbol of the United States.

I had a nice tight group of friends from college (and several of us go back to high school) and we have all stayed close through all of the life events—marriages (all), children (most), divorces (two of us) and remarriages (me)—so I just assumed that these were my people for life. We have never gone more than two years without convening somewhere for vacations large and small. I assumed it would only get better as everyone’s kids got older. Now I can see that things are starting to fray. Views are beginning to change, sympathies are becoming realigned, old petty grudges are re-emerging, and people are removing themselves from the group, along with their spouses and kids whom we have all grown to love..

My partner insists this is normal, and why did I think we were exceptional when we could not be more ordinary. I’m trying to kind of hold it all together because I love these people and cannot imagine my life without them in it. But I can easily see where the fault lines are as people break away. In a couple of years our group will be reduced to half of what it was.

If this was a movie, it would take a death to bring us all back together again.

The Pennsylvania Democrat is "working with the wonderful doctors," though his healing "will be a weeks-long process," a spokesperson said.

Fetterman spokesperson Joe Calvello said the senator “remains on a path to recovery,” though healing “will be a weeks-long process.”

“John is doing well, working with the wonderful doctors, and remains on a path to recovery,” Calvello said. “He is visiting with staff and family daily, and his staff are keeping him updated on Senate business and news.”

Fetterman’s team is moving “full speed ahead and working tirelessly for the people of Pennsylvania,” including opening new offices across the state, Calvello said.

I have 195 posters ignored and reading threads here can be like reading a redacted government document. All 195 deserved an ignore, but I have a thick enough skin that getting called an idiotic cunt and told to die in a grease fire doesn’t bother me. I mainly blocked posters spouting right wing conservative talking points.

I really wish we had a BLOCK feature where if I blocked someone, I would no longer see their posts and they couldn’t see mine. Because they are really people I don’t want to interact with at all and I don’t want them seeing my posts anymore.

Muriel, can we get a proper block feature?

But since reading things here in threads where maybe one poster is posting half the comments and they are all ignored is frustrating, like listening to someone talk on the phone about something that involves you but you can only hear one side of the conversation.

So I’m considering unblocking all 195. I’ll release the Kraken!!

Please give me your advice. I’ll do what the poll tells me to do.

After less than a month of negotiations, the Directors Guild and Hollywood’s top studios and streamers have struck a tentative deal on a new three-year labor contract.

It seems like so many kids are coming out at an earlier age than in the past. I’m sure us eldergays just had to wait til we were adults because it wasn’t accepted and we needed to be independent enough to come out and people (especially kids) are more accepting these days.

So when did you realize you liked boys (or girls. Lesbians, you can play along too!)

When Jeffrey Epstein was booked into Manhattan jail, he revealed in a health screening that he had more than 10 female sexual partners within the past five years and had been previously treated for chlamydia, according to newly-obtained documents.

The new revelations about the convicted pedophile’s sexual history were included in 4,000 pages of documents obtained Thursday by the Associated Press from the Bureau of Prisons in response to a Freedom of Information Act request.

The trove of paperwork paints a vivid picture of the disgraced billionaire’s physical and mental state, which appeared to be in decline in the weeks leading up to his suicide on August 10, 2019 at the Metropolitan Correctional Center in Manhattan.

Medical records showed the 66-year-old Epstein was suffering from sleep apnea, constipation, hypertension, lower back pain and prediabetes.

Epstein was booked into the federal jail in Manhattan on July 6, 2019, on charges stemming from the sex trafficking of minors in Florida and New York.

He spent 22 hours in the jail’s general population before officials moved him to the special housing unit “due to the significant increase in media coverage and awareness of his notoriety among the inmate population,” according to the psychological reconstruction of his death.

Epstein later said he was upset about having to wear an orange jumpsuit and whined about being treated like he was a “bad guy” despite being well-behaved behind bars.

He requested a brown uniform for his near-daily visits with his lawyers.

During his first few weeks in lockup, Epstein didn’t have his sleep apnea breathing machine he used. Then, the toilet in his cell broke.

Jail officials observed in writing that Epstein was agitated and unable to sleep. He was seen sitting in the corner of his cell with his hands clamped over his ears to muffle the sound of the toilet that would not stop running.

Epstein called himself a “coward” and admitted to having trouble adapting to life behind bars. Yet he did make some efforts to improve his circumstances by signing up for Kosher meals and asking for permission to exercise outside.

Then in late July 2019, after a judge denied Epstein bail, he made a failed attempt to kill himself. He was found on the floor of his cell with a strip of bedsheet tightened around his neck, which left him with scrapes and bruises that did not require hospitalization.

Epstein was then placed on a suicide watch, followed by psychiatric observation.

In a conversation with a jail psychologist, the financier insisted he was not suicidal, saying he had a “wonderful life” and “would be crazy” to end it.

Guess DeSantis is getting what he wants. Look for more Republican states to enact more tough laws against gays in an effort to rid their state of the " degenerates."

RuPublicans on Instagram had at it with top Republicans

Joan Crawford as Helen Lawson before there was "Valley of the Dolls!" Joan as a singing/dancing superstar who can neither sing nor dance! JC with a "kid" sister who's young enough to be her daughter. Michael Wilding as a blind pianist who recalls Joan as a sweet young thing! Best of all, when Joan's "Hel" rips her own wig off... in blackface! Enjoy my take on "Torch!"

I'm 44 and I still have my wisdom teeth. Lately my dentist has been bringing it up every time I visit. I went in for a cleaning Friday and he said "I'll give you one more chance to remove those wisdom teeth." Like a gangster trying to shake me down. I've never had a problem with them so I said firmly I have no intention of getting them pulled. I could tell it pissed him off. I think he's in it for the money.

But that hussy Nina is NOT getting her claws in Phillip!

Answers a lot of questions that pop up on DL a lot.

She blames the NAACP.

"- Must poll at 1% in three national polls or 1% in two national polls and one early state poll - 40,000 unique donors - Must sign a pledge to support the eventual GOP nominee"

There's a film playing on demand with that title (Emma Thompson is in it.)

At first I thought it was the biopic and they were rerunning it as a tribute to Turner.

How odd they named it the same as a famous other movie (and song)

I bet they ALL named HER as the co star they hated the most.

Two stories from Wet Paint - one about Jose Freire who owes his clients money but is no where to be found, and one on Bob Richardson and why his very salacious auto bio which spells the beans on his son has never been published......... Now Bob would make a good movie. Maybe his son, who is very open about showing his erect penis, and showing no shame for his past exploits with chicks, could make a career come back turning the manuscript into a modern day flicks with chicks and dicks, Caligula....As to Jose Freire...who the fuck is he?

Ask me anything.

For Ming Na’s star.

Is there a connection between these two?

Bryce has lost weight.

Finally!!

Can't you see the absolute love and adoration all over my face for having to carry this sweet, mouse-eared rugrat on ma hip?

A travel advisory is asking Canadians to "familiarize yourself on how to respond to an active shooter situation" when visiting the United States, in light of the mass shooting trend looming over the country.

The Government of Canada’s travel information pagereminds travellers to be cautious and take security precautions when visiting down south, while pointing in particular to the common nature of gun violence in America.

“The rate of firearm possession in the United States is high,” notes the official travel advisory, last updated on May 19, 2023.

“Incidents of mass shootings occur, resulting most often in casualties. Although tourists are rarely involved, there is a risk of being in the wrong place at the wrong time."

There’s been an upward trend of mass shootings and gun-related deaths in recent years, with more than 200 mass shootings having occurred in the first five months of 2023 alone, according to the Gun Violence Archive, a nonprofit research group that has been tracking gun violence patterns.

They're feeling kinda lonely...

It's like a letter from Mitt Romney the Zodiac Killer. Bitch, we know you did it.

The Monty Python crew always looked on the bright side of life when it came to its classic film parody, The Life of Brian.

But Monty Python star John Cleese insists he never said that he would remove a politically incorrect scene from a stage adaptation of Life of Brian, even though the film’s 1979 sensibilities will not draw quite the laughs it once did, owing to the rise of trans issues awareness.

Cleese claims it was “misreported” that he was planning to cut the “Loretta” scene for an upcoming stage adaptation of the religious satire film. Instead, he said he has “no intention” of removing it.

The scene in question features a male character declaring that he wants to be woman named “Loretta,” and wants to have a child. Cleese’s character tells the man that the notion is ridiculous, while another suggets that they all advocate for his right to childbearing.

“I want to be a woman. … It’s my right as a man,” the character claims “I want to have babies… It’s every man’s right to have babies if he wants them.” After Cleese’s protest, the character snaps, “Don’t you oppress me!”

Obviously, times have changed the impact of that humor.

Cleese was reported to have asked American actors at a read-through whether the “Loretta” scene should be dropped. He was allegedly told that the joke was no longer a fit in these times.

“So here you have something there’s never been a complaint about in 40 years, that I’ve heard of, and now all of a sudden we can’t do it because it’ll offend people. What is one supposed to make of that?”

Cleese said in a tweet that his comments were meant to relate what he was advised, not that he would actually do the cut.

“A few days ago I spoke to an audience outside London. I told them I was adapting the Life of Brian so that we could do it as a stage show (NOT a musical ). I said that we’d had a table-reading of the latest draft in NYC a year ago and that all the actors – several of them Tony winners – had advised me strongly to cut the Loretta scene. I have, of course, no intention of doing so.”

I’m guessing it’s some whose power is controlling other superheroes. But I don’t know who that might be.

Other than that person, it’s Superman?

Are you still shopping there?

Austin, Texas — The GOP-led Texas House of Representatives on Saturday voted decisively to impeach Attorney General Ken Paxton, who had 20 articles of impeachment brought up against him earlier this week.

The final vote was 121 voting to impeach, with 23 voting against impeachment and two voting present. Paxton will now be immediately removed from his job pending a Senate trial.

The 20 articles of impeachment against Paxton included accusations of bribery, obstruction of justice and abuse of the public trust. Paxton has been under FBI investigation for years over accusations that he used his office to help a donor and was separately indicted on securities fraud charges in 2015.

Paxton released a statement immediately after the vote calling it an "ugly spectacle" and said it was a "politically motivated sham since the beginning."

"[House Speaker Dade] Phelan's coalition of Democrats and liberal Republicans is now in lockstep with the Biden Administration, the abortion industry, anti-gun zealots, and woke corporations to sabotage my work as Attorney General, including our ongoing litigation to stop illegal immigration, uphold the rule of law and protect the constitutional right of every Texan," Paxton said.

Paxton's wife, Angela Paxton, is a state senator and could preside over the trial.

I have become a cologne/fragrance fan-

And for me, the sense of smell is the most important- it just can take my mind anywhere I want it to.

My two-

Baccarat Rouge 540- It smells of the 90's when i was in Junior High, hanging out in the mall- and there was just excitement in the air- It is baked goods from this fancy bakery, colognes from all the nice department stores, cotton candy, and this elusive luxury that I can never find or reach. what's fucked up, is that the "fragrance notes" do not match up.

My new one is "In Love With Everything' by Imaginary Authors-

Its this late 1980's sweet raspberry /sandalwood fragrance that just smells like childhood or something. Its wild.

Final season. Premieres April 14.

Rehearsal footage

Glen Close definitely deserved the Oscar that year NOT Cher for Moonstruck

SNAP OUT OF IT!

We don’t know what the charges will be but Penny is expected to turn himself in on Friday .

From Trump dancing to " Macho Man" and numerous cease and desist orders filed by composers, prohibiting Republicans from using their music, to this gem from Kari Lake. What songs should the other Republicans use which would be totally apropos for them?

Another sleepy, dusty Delta day

Succession was my last pleasure.. And I am only only on Episode 6- Living+-

On my Instagram and online I had to hide my eyes and not read any headlines in the last month to not spoil anything-

I am not a TV watcher and have found all of my favorite shows 2- 5 years late-

I did not even find Mad men until 2014!!! Euphoria - Just completed Season 1 (Its really great)

My only comment is that I love this fucking show, and the episode rated as the "worst" of the final season-Living+ is one fucking awesome episode. It has SO MUCH going down and I just love this episode- And the Hollywood aspect! And these Roman/Geri and Shiv and Tom scenes are absolutely fantastic.

That's all.

I cannot wait to read the old Succession threads and see how everyone feels about this and the ending-(of which I have no idea)

My employer asked if he could tie me up during my shift tonight. I’m at a loss for words because it’s so off the charts random. I don’t know how to even reply.

It's good to be Maureen.

I’m in Southeastern Wisconsin and it was in the 80s and humid today. My central air isn’t working and the technician can't get here to fix it until Friday.

I’m in my early 50s and pretty healthy and reasonably fit but I’m finding this really tough to bear. It’s 75 degrees inside the house and ceiling fans have been running.

I feel I’m too young to be so heat intolerant but ugh! I miss fall and winter and prefer the cooler months.

But the DL Republicans insist that right-wingers love gay men and it's only trans people they object to!

Isn't Candace friends with Peter Thiel? Will he defend this?

It’s been two decades and we still haven’t seen an actor who can measure up to the beauty of young RyGod.

In my early 20s had a temp to hire job at this consulting firm outside of DC. The manager was this big fat 400 pound Italian woman from New Jersey who kept referring to gay men as fags. I was on the phone almost immediately looking for another job.

Walt Disney's Pixar Animation Studios has eliminated 75 positions including those of two executives behind box office disappointment "Lightyear," sources said on Saturday, the first significant job cuts at the studio in a decade.

The cuts included "Lightyear" director Angus MacLane, a 26-year animator who was part of the senior creative team on such acclaimed films as "Toy Story 4" and "Coco." Galyn Susman, producer of "Lightyear," also departed. Susman had been at Pixar since the release of the Original "Toy Story" movie in 1995.