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See Andy Murray and Serena Williams at their Wimbledon 2019 First Round Press Conference

Tennis fans are giddy over the fact that British star Andy Murray, a two-time Wimbledon singles champion, is playing mixed doubles at the tournament this year with Serena Williams, a seven-time champion.

They won their first-round match on Saturday and it would be tons of fun if they can win a few more matches. They are both such superstars and this is Andy’s comeback after hip surgery.

Here is video from their first press conference.

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Morning Man Classic: Sylvester Stallone!

Sylvester Stallone turned 73 this weekend so it seemed like a good time to post a bunch of photos of his younger very buff self.

This guy’s career has had amazing longevity thanks largely to two roles: Rocky Balboa (eight movies) and John Rambo (fifth film just completed production).

Then there was the later career franchise The Expendables which is rumored to have a fourth film in the works.

His non-franchise hits included Cliffhanger, Tango & Cash, and Demolition Man.

Stallone enjoyed some of the best reviews of his career for the drama Copland and earned a supporting actor Oscar nomination for Creed in which he reprised his role of Rocky Balboa. He won the Golden Globe and the Screen Actors Guild Award for the portrayal.

Snapped! Pride in London!

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I have truly never felt this proud to be queer. What a day. Thank you #queerbritain @queerbritain

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At Wimbledon, Roger Federer becomes the first player to record 350 Grand Slam singles match wins

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This GOAT just became the first player to record 350 Grand Slam singles match wins. Absolutely outstanding! #Wimbledon #champion

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Celeb Instagram: Stan Wawrinka! Ricky Martin! Billy Porter! NPH & David Burtka! Rafael Nadal!

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Phone number now I need to make a move… what would you say ? #needadvice #help #wishmeluck #makeitfun #mrhappy #donttakeyourselftooseriously

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It’s happening.

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Thank you @british_airways for getting me to London Town in style to celebrate #pride with all of my beautiful #lgbtq mates this weekend. I had the most comfortable flight across the pond! I’ll be headlining @prideinlondon at Trafalgar Square tomorrow where I’ll be closing the evening with a set including my single “Love Yourself” at 7PM. I can’t wait to see all of you beauties strutting for your lives!!! Cheers children! #britishairways #pridejubilee #londonpride

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Happy 4th of July! So thankful to live in a country that allows the freedom to speak, the freedom to love, the freedom to change. And David and I are extra grateful for the freedom to allow, embrace and encourage the people in the next pic (swipe) @dbelicious #grateful #flag #balls

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How are you feeling, @rafaelnadal fans?! @wimbledon | #JoinTheStory

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Weekend Round-Up: John Cameron Mitchell slams Madonna; Kevin Spacey; Pete Buttigieg; Queer Eye guys & more!

Hedwig and the Angry Inch star John Cameron Mitchell calls Madonna ’soulless’, ‘desperate’, ‘a user’ Gay Star News

Pete Buttigieg Blasts Racist Attendee at Iowa Campaign Stop Towleroad

Queer Eye guys Jonathan Van Ness and Antoni Porowski address relationship rumors head-on Queerty

Kevin Spacey accuser drops civil lawsuit against the actor Gay Star News

John Waters on Kevin Spacey, Provincetown, petty theft, and his own biopic Queerty

Inside Andy Cohen and Anderson Cooper’s Wild WorldPride Night Instinct

Star to Wrap Up With ‘Movie of the Week,’ Creator Lee Daniels Says TV Line

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Celeb Instagram: July 4 Edition!

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Today I am on land that was stolen from the Gabrieleño aka the Tongva people. My ancestors were brought to this country as slaves. And in this photo I am dressed as the Statue of Liberty. The awesome folks of @oitnb.tv altered the original photo surrounding me in American flags. In my left hand I am holding a tablet which reads, "Trans Is Beautiful" that the brilliant folks at @entertainmentweekly made upon my request for our cover shoot with them back in 2015. I just wanted this caption to state facts on this #4thofjuly 2019. And oh yeah I am holding a torch in my right hand. My good friend @jayknowlest calls me, "torch." … #TransIsBeautiful #tbt #itscomplicated

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Happy 4th! Never forget that this country was founded on the ideal of freedom. Freedom from oppression, freedom of religion, and the freedom to have a chance at a better life. Those things are worth fighting for every day. Have fun and be safe.

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Happy 4th of July!!! Stay safe everybody

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Happy 4th, kids! ???? @katielevinephoto @papermagazine #TBT

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Happy 4th! First meal outside in new NYC home!! #bringcoffee #firstawake #besafe

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Bette Midler performed “Friends” at World Pride last weekend – see it here!

Hard to believe it’s been nearly 50 years since Bette Midler made her big splash performing at Continental Baths where she was a sensation and formed an everlasting connection with gay fans. Grammys, Emmys, Tonys were to follow and a pair of Oscar nods.

So nice to see Bette return to her roots in a way last weekend when she performed at World Pride.

Enjoy!

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On July 4, Dustin Lance Black reflects on recent breakfast with Hillary Clinton

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Happy 4th of July America. Last week @HillaryClinton came to town for a breakfast & shared some of her thoughts on how we turn our country back toward opportunity, freedom & equality for all. Resilience, strength, courage, strategy, wisdom & determination. Thank you for reminding me what those look and sound like. Thank you for a giant shot of #Hope. #OnwardTogether

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Hunky Tuc Watkins and David A. Gregory in patriotic swimwear in classic ‘One Life to Live’ scene

One Life to Live may be long gone but the memories live forever – especially this one.

Gorgeous Tuc Watkins as David Vickers.David had made it a 4th of July tradition to wear this special speedo and it was a wonderful tradition.

One year, his hunky former co-star David A. Gregory joined him.

They had a bit of a catfight over who is fitter with Watkins, as David Vickers, saying to his younger rival: “When did you stop working out? You look kind of spongy.”

Tuc will soon begin shooting the film version of Broadway all-star production of the play The Boys in the Band.

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See Adam Lambert’s performance on GMA!

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Pietro Boselli proclaims hot new swimsuit “a classic”

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This is now a classic. @petra.design

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See Brian Justin Crum’s video for “I & U”


Brian Justin Crum became a sensation when he appeared on America’s Got Talent in 2016 and finished in fourth place.

Earlier this year, the openly gay singer was a competitor on America’s Got Talent: The Champions and performed a cover of Elton John’s Your Song and advanced to the finals. He ultimately finished out of the top five but his star continues to burn bright and he is releasing new music.

Below is his latest video for the song I & U.

We saw Brian perform a sold out show at the Catalina Jazz Club in Hollywood a few months ago and he was dynamite. See him live when you can!

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After self-imposed absence, Colton Haynes returns to Instagram: “Feeling super happy/healthy”

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Thought I’d check back in with y’all & say hello I’ve been in a constant state of jet lag & have been traveling so much recently. Feeling super happy/healthy despite this moody jet lag pout. The past few months mostly staying away from social media have been so rewarding. I’ll pop back in to check on y’all again soon Ich liebe dich

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Morning Round-Up: Anderson Cooper; Pete Buttigieg; One Direction; Milan Christopher; Lil Nas X

Gloria Vanderbilt leaves almost everything to Anderson Cooper Page Six

Mayor Pete Buttigieg is filming a campaign documentary Axios

Pete Buttigieg introduces national service plan Politico

Louis Tomlinson Responds to One Direction Gay Sex Scene on “Euphoria” NewNowNext

Milan Christopher: Lil Nas X Coming Out Will Save Lives Towleroad

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WATCH: Roger Federer answers 73 questions!


Swiss tennis legend Roger Federer has accomplished just about everything an athlete can in his illustrious career. 20 Gram Slam wins, eight Wimbledon victories, five consecutive US Open titles…what else is there to achieve? How about a round of 73 Questions? Roger takes Joe on a tour of the All England Club while talking about being a ball boy, the perfect serve, and what it’s actually like playing at Centre Court during Wimbledon.

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“Carpenters: An Illustrated Discography” by Randy L. Schmidt now on sale – a must-have for fans!

Author Randy L. Schmidt, author of books on Judy Garland, Dolly Parton, and Karen Carpenter, sent me a copy of his latest book Carpenters: An Illustrated Discography and I will tell you exactly what happened.

I opened up the package, poured myself a Diet Pepsi and went out to my patio where I stayed for several hours reading every page.

True fans of the Carpenters will simply not be able to put this book down.

Randy has assembled a team of commentators, journalists, authors, musicians, and other entertainment industry figures for a series of in-depth, insightful, and opinionated conversations on every musical release by Richard and Karen Carpenter including Karen’s solo album, Richard’s solo album, and the albums released after Karen’s death in 1983.

Of course the hits like Close to You, Yesterday Once More, We’ve Only Just Begun, Top of the World, Hurting Each Other, Only Yesterday, I Won’t Last a Day Without You, For All We Know, Please Mr. Postman, and I Need to Be In Love are all covered but so are all the album cuts, the singles that didn’t do well and some of the songs that should have been singles.

It made me think back to more than 20 years ago when my friend Frank Groff and I stood chatting with Richard Carpenter, at length, after a benefit about the duo’s discography. I was able to ask him why Can’t Smile Without You wasn’t a single and things like that. Reading this book was like a continuation of that magical night that I will never forget.

The book is beautifully presented with more than 200 images, many never before seen. You can buy at on Amazon and other places.




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Ryan Carnes, Greg Rikaart, Van Hansis, Freddie Smith & Jake Silbermann at Daytime Pride!

This is quite a photo. Luke and Noah from As the World Turns (Van Hansis and Jake Silbermann), Sonny and Leo from Days of Our Lives (Freddie Smith and Greg Rikaart), and Lucas Jones from General Hospital (Ryan Carnes) plus Camryn Grimes from The Young and the Restless. They took part in a Daytime Pride event over the weekend! If I find video of their panel, I’ll post it. For now I have these postings from Freddie Smith and a joint interview he did with Greg Rikaart..

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What an incredible weekend at the Daytime Pride Event in Washington DC! Thank you @spectrumceleb for putting on such an important event and thank you to the fans, friends, and family who came out to support! @ryancarnes1 @gregrikaart @van.hansis @camryngrimes @jake.silbermann @lounginwithtony @alyssatabit Photo by @bradley206 New Vlog episode is LIVE. Behind the scenes of the road trip, the morning show, sight seeing, and the event! Link in Bio! #washingtondc #daytimepride

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Celeb Instagram: Jake Borelli! Nyle DiMarco! Margaret Cho & Wilson Cruz! Andy Cohen & son!

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“World Pride” OR “Sprinting through New York to get to @madonna”

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Impromptu photoshoot inside the sea cave (impromptu flex, questionable)

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My childhood friend @wcruz73 at #pride #nyc

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First Summer….: @brucebozzi)

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Morning Round-Up: Mischa Barton vs. Perez Hilton; Cory Booker; Phil Lester; NYC Pride pics; Todrick Hall

Mischa Barton Finally Stands Up to ‘Scum Bag’ Perez Hilton on The Hills TV Line

Sen. Cory Booker: A Crisis of Silence Is Killing Trans Women of Color Advocate

YouTuber Phil Lester Comes Out as Gay to His 4 Million Subscribers Towleroad

50 of the Most Fabulous Photos From the 2019 NYC Pride March NewNowNext

Todrick Hall calls Scooter Braun ‘homophobic’ amid Taylor Swift drama LA Blade

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