Boy Culture has been named one of the world's best 100 LGBTQ blogs. If that sounds like a lot, it is a lot, but there are many thousands out there — so I am very lucky.
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When Sec. of the Treasury Steve Mnuchin, a huge slimeball, was testifying before Congress and attempting to evade Rep. Maxine Waters's (D-California) questions, she invoked a House rule by repeatedly stating she was reclaiming her time.
That went viral in 10 seconds flat.
Now, check out the drag reboot of Maxine's moment. Keep reading for that and more hot links of the day ...
If you really want to feel poor, you shouldn't miss the video shot by Sotheby's in which legendary fashion shooter Mario Testino talks about his art collection, some of which is going up for sale September 13, 2017.
“Collecting has been an amazing journey for me,” he notes. No shit?
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Stephen Guarino is attached to our Boy Culture: The Series project, and we couldn't be luckier to have him in any capacity — he's just one of the funniest guys I've ever met.
In his novella-length Instagram post — essentially an ask for pledges, but publishable as an e-book — he displays a fraction of his wit. It's worth reading, even if you already gave at the office ...
“I just want all of my gay fans to know that I will always be here for them the way I am: honest, to the point, and loving my gay fans even more and more each day,” Patti LaBelle says. “I mean, when I think about it, the gay fans are some of the reason — one big reason — I'm still standing, 'cause they loved me when other people tried not to. Everybody always says, 'What makes gay men like you?'... I know that love has lifted me up for many, many years.” More from Ms. LaBelle, including her rumored Aretha beef, plus other hot links of the day after the jump ...
Gay-fave movie "Boy Culture" is back—this time as a series https://t.co/QHzE0fHF63 @darrylstephens @mattrett @allanbrocka @SteveGrandMusic pic.twitter.com/BxGcPZuFmD
— NewNowNext (@NewNowNext) July 31, 2017
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Darryl Stephens, one of the actors who starred in the film version of Boy Culture (2006), and who is known to many for his titular role in the series Noah's Arc (2005-2006), and/or from the series DTLA (2012), contributes this essay on the occasion of the publication of his first book, Required Reading.
As always, he expresses himself with conviction and intelligence. I'm honored to include his work on the site.—Matt
I recently wrote and published a book called Required Reading: How to Get Your Life for Good. It’s part memoir, part motivational, and intended for anyone who might be interested in discovering how I’ve managed to make it to 41 years old as an unapologetic, openly gay black man.
Since Noah’s Arc first aired ten years ago, I’ve been hearing from people from all over the world, asking my advice on dating/relationships, or coming out to their families/friends, or navigating their careers as openly LGBT artists. The visibility that series provided me really opened my eyes to how many people are really struggling with these issues.
Initially, my book was going to be more “Dear Abby” in tone, as I’d planned to include people’s real questions on topics affecting the LGBT community and then share my advice as tidy, politically correct, inspiring responses. But as I was writing, I realized that without the context of how I came to reach these various understandings, readers would have no reason to consider my opinion worthy of their consideration. Personalizing the lessons by rooting them in my own experiences, be they “failures” or “successes,” seemed to make my conclusions more relatable. Making it personal also allowed for the tone to be more conversational, which meant that I could be honest about the things I’m still struggling with, rather than throwing advice down from the proverbial mountain top.
