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Morning Man Classic: Burt Lancaster!

The tall, muscular Burt Lancaster was one of the great leading men in movies for decades.

He was born on this day in 1913.

Lancaster starred in such classic films as From Here to Eternity, Elmer Gantry, Come Back Little Sheba, Birdman of Alcatraz, Gunfight at the OK Corral, Sweet Smell of Success and Judgment at Nuremberg, among others.

His film career spanned from 1946′s The Killers through Field of Dreams in 1989.

The New York City-born Lancaster did not set out to be an actor initially. He excelled in gymnastics in high school and got an athletic scholarship to NYU. But he soon dropped out of school and became part of an acrobat duo called Lang and Cravat which performed as part of the Kay Brothers circus. But an injury forced Lancaster to give up the life in the circus.

Lancaster died in 1994 at the age of 80. His final acting role came three years earlier when he starred opposite Sidney Poitier in the television movie Separate But Equal.



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WATCH: Sherri Shepherd welcomes former “Suddenly Susan” co-star Katthy Griffin to show


Comedian Kathy Griffin talks about her new comedy tour & all about how host Sherri Shepherd ghosted her.

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WATCH: Patti LuPone on returning to Broadway in “The Roommate” and starring in “Agatha All Along”


Three-time Tony winner Patti LuPone joined the ladies of “The View” today to weigh in on the election, talks starring in Broadway’s “The Roommate” alongside Mia Farrow and rooming with her co-star Aubrey Plaza.

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More celeb Halloween costumes!

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Friday Round-Up: Michael Urie; Sean Gunn; Joy Behar; John Erickson; Mark Takano; Alex Consani

Michael Urie’s ‘Shrinking’ Role Explores How Coming Out Can Change Old Friendships Huff Post

Olympic swimmer Sean Gunn was the “happiest version of himself” when he came out Queerty

Mayor John Erickson brings college sports experience to leading the gayest city in the world Outsports

Mark Takano is leading the charge for LGBTQ+ representation and equality in Congress for 2024 Advocate

The View’s Joy Behar asks if J.D. Vance is gay after ‘normal gay guy’ comment: ‘How does he know? Is he one of them?’ EW.com

Alex Consani Reflects On Being the First Trans Model to Walk In a Victoria’s Secret Fashion Show Just Jared

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Celeb Instagram: Halloween Edition!

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Thursday Round-Up: Jane Lynch; Zachary Quinto & Queen Latifah; Mary Trump; Candy Darling; Joe Exotic

Jane Lynch on Why She Was Thrilled to Be the Murder Victim, Working With Steve Martin and Her ‘Only Murders in the Building’ Future The Hollywood Reporter

Zachary Quinto & Queen Latifah have some timely advice for anyone feeling anxious about the election Queerty

Mary Trump reacts to Uncle Donald’s garbage truck stunt Queerty

Trans icon Candy Darling’s story is coming to the big screen Advocate

‘Tiger King’ Star Joe Exotic is Engaged to Fellow Prison Inmate Just Jared

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See “The Paul Lynde Halloween Special” in its entirety with wicked “The Wizard of Oz” witch as guest star!

This is such a hoot!

The Paul Lynde Halloween Special is a Halloween-themed television special starring Paul Lynde broadcast October 29, 1976 on ABC.

It featured guest stars Margaret Hamilton in her first reprisal of her role as The Wicked Witch of the West from The Wizard of Oz.

Also guest starring are Billie Hayes as Witchiepoo from H.R. Pufnstuf, Tim Conway, Roz Kelly, Florence Henderson, rock band KISS, Billy Barty, Betty White and, in an unbilled surprise appearance, Donny and Marie Osmond.

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Los Angeles Dodgers part-owner Billie Jean King celebrates the franchise’s eighth World Series title!

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Morning Man Classic: Dermot Mulroney!

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Behind the scenes with Neil Patrick Harris, David Burtka and their twins gearing up for Halloween

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Wednesday Round-Up: Louisa Jacobson; Luke Evans; Rosie O’Donnell; Sara Haines & Joy Behar; Shawn Mendes

That time Louisa Jacobson came out on her mom Meryl Streep’s birthday Queerty

Joy Behar asks Sara Haines about past ‘lesbian relationship’ live on The View: ‘That was off-air that she told us that’ EW.com

Rosie O’Donnell thinks the election actually isn’t that close Queerty

Luke Evans on how being bullied for being gay as a kid still affects him: “It stays with you” Queerty

Here’s every time Shawn Mendes has talked openly about his sexuality Out.com

See Why Kylie Jenner Skipped Caitlyn Jenner’s Birthday Dinner Just Jared

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The future of Outfest addressed in town hall – summer film festival slated to return to DGA Theatre in 2025

Attended last night’s Outfest Town Hall meeting at Renberg Theatre with about 150 other people and will be writing a longer blog post in the next day or two. Outfest Executive Director Christopher Racster and Outfest board co-president Lucas Bailey took us step by step into what led to the “hibernation” of this beloved organization with a summer film festival that has been such a rich tradition for so many of us for so many years.

It was announced that the summer film festival will return in 2025 to the DGA Theatre and that, hopefully as soon as next month, Outfest will begin a monthly screening series.

“We want to rebuild trust,” Racster said. “We are coming back. … We have been torn down to the studs.” It was explained that an inexperienced board and mismanagement by the former executive director left Outfest $500,000 in debt. Since Racster was rehired last November to determine if the organization could find a way forward or have to file for Chapter 11 bankruptcy.

Racster, Outfest Executive Director 2015-19, decided they could find their way out of the crisis, fix the problems, and rebuild. Since then, half of that debt has been retired and arrangements are in place to pay off the rest. Racster, who is holding another town hall tonight at Barnsdall Theater, said any fundraising moving forward will go strictly to programming and staff.

The audience was filled with former staff members and volunteers, filmmakers, and regular Outfest members and at least one famous actor (Juan Pablo Di Pace). Chris and Lucas took all questions, seemed very transparent and there was a feeling of support for their efforts in the room. We very much want them to succeed but it is clear they will need the help of the filmmaking community, the LGBTQ community, the non-profit community, corporate sponsors etc. Mostly, they will need trust. Last night seemed like a good start.

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See official trailer for “Queer” starring Daniel Craig, Drew Starkey, Lesley Manville & Jason Schwartzman


I saw this film last month and found it, overall, mesmerizing. From Academy Award winning director Luca Guadagnino, written by Justin Kuritzkes and based on the novel by William S. Burroughs, and starring Daniel Craig, Drew Starkey, Lesley Manville, and Jason Schwartzman.

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Kathy Griffin gets rave review for Carnegie Hall show

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Wishing a happy 76th birthday to Kate Jackson!

I used to think that if there were a male version of Charlie’s Angels, I could be the smart one like Sabrina Duncan.

I wanted to to drive a red Pinto like she did and I’d even wear a turtle neck.

Sabrina was, of course, played by the great Kate Jackson who was a regular presence on our TV screens throughout the 70s and 80s starting with Dark Shadows then The Rookies (my little sister used to want to be Jill Danko), Charlie’s Angels then The Scarecrow and Mrs. King.

Yes, Farrah Fawcett was the breakout star of Charlie’s Angels but the show survived nicely without her after season one when Cheryl Ladd was brought in as her replacement.

But when Kate left after season three, the show was never the same and limped along for two more seasons before being canceled. Replacements Shelly Hack and later Tanya Roberts certainly tried alongside Ladd and Jaclyn Smith but it turned out Kate really was the glue of the trio and her strength and humor made it all work.

One of Kate’s great career disappointments was not being able to play the role in Kramer vs. Kramer opposite Dustin Hoffman that won Meryl Streep her first Oscar. Angels producers would not budge on scheduling so she could not do the film. But a few years later, she got another good crack at movie stardom with 1982′s Making Love as a woman whose husband turns out to be gay. Kate was wonderful in the role.

Kate, the only Angel to ever be nominated for an Emmy for the show, has not had a TV credit since a guest spot on Criminal Minds more than 10 years ago. She seems to be enjoying a more low-profile life these days which she certainly deserves.

Happy birthday to Kate!

Below are three of Kate’s talk show appearances spanning 1982-2003.


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Tuesday Round-Up: Billy Eichner & Will Ferrell; Andy Cohen; Tim Gunn; Ryan Murphy; Anderson Cooper & more!

Billy on the Street returns for a pre-election special: ‘Will Ferrell will kick your ass if you don’t vote’ EW.com

Get to Know Daniel Franzese with These 10 Fun Facts Amid His Run in L.A.’s ‘Blood/Love’ Musical Just Jared

Ryan Murphy says he wants to work with Taylor Swift: ‘I would do it in a heartbeat’ Attitude

Elon Musk’s trans daughter blasts her father & everyone else who attended Trump’s racist MSG rally Queerty

Donald Trump doubles-down on homophobia in Anderson Cooper taunt Out.com

‘Real Housewives of Beverly Hills’ Season 14 Spoilers: See What Andy Cohen Teased Just Jared

Weekend Tennis Round-Up Kenneth in the 212

Tim Gunn Judges a Literary Costume Contest — See Exclusive Photos from the New York Public Library’s Halloween Parade People

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Shawn Mendes addresses his sexuality during concert, says he’s ‘figuring it out like everyone’

Shawn Mendes addressed pervasive speculation about his sexuality at recent concert: “I guess I’m just speaking freely now because I just want to be closer to everyone and just kind of be in my truth. The real truth about my life and my sexuality is that I’m just figuring it out like everyone. I don’t really know sometimes, and I know other times. It feels really scary because we live in a society that has a lot to say about that, and I’m trying to be really brave and just allow myself to be a human and feel things. And that’s all I really want to say about that for now.”

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MAGADU – A Randy Rainbow Song Parody

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Cheyenne Jackson to Gavin Greel one month later: “I will honor your name and your memory always”

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