Boy Culture Links: 'Heated Rivalry' Baseball Night Gets Frisky, 1st Out Mexican Mayor Slain, Ginger Minj Takes on Edna Turnblad, Gay Rocker Divorcing Wife, RIP Scott Bryce + MORE
JULY 16, 2026
TIKTOK: The Portland Pickles really know how to celebrate Heated Rivalry! A special theme night (“Heated Riv-Dill-Ry”) in Portland, Oregon, included a pitcher and battle getting into it — and then getting into it — before the delighted fans.
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You may take me out to the ballpark anytime. P.S Tonight is their annual Pride game. (Yes, that one wasn’t already proud enough!)
TICKETS: Nadya Ginsburg’s Feral Fatale (July 17 L.A. — July 22 The Berkshires — July 23 NYC) and Jackie Beat at the Cutting Room are coming right up! I’ve seen both multiple times and recently, and they’re highly recommended.
WASHINGTON BLADE: Mexico’s first out gay mayor, Benjamín Medrano, was gunned down on July 7 in Guadalajara. He was a former mayor and accused of corruption; there is no motive yet, but he was killed in an ice cream parlor and was not carrying any ID.
TICKETS: Ginger Minj is making her Broadway Sacramento debut as Edna Turnblad in Hairspray. She sez:
“To finally play Edna Turnblad is truly a dream come true. She is one of musical theater's most beloved characters because she reminds us that love, family, and believing in one another can change the world. At a moment when people need joy more than ever, I can't think of a better story to tell. I'm deeply honored to stand on the shoulders of Divine, John Waters, Harvey Fierstein, and all of the extraordinary artists who created this enduring celebration of acceptance, laughter, and the courage to be unapologetically yourself.”
JUST JARED: Caleb Shomo, Beartooth’s lead singer who came out as proudly gay two months ago, has filed for divorce from his wife — and she’s on board.
KENNETH IN THE (212): It’s like he knows he has a nice ass.
HUFFINGTON POST: 100+ Dems in the House have voted to cut off aid to Israel — including Nancy Pelosi.
SALT LAKE TRIBUNE: Pono Skousen is gay, has a boyfriend and designs shirts with same-sex kisses depicted on them. Oh, he’s also a church-going Mormon.
SOCIALITE LIFE: James Franco is still kind of a butthole.
NEW YORK TIMES: Todd Blanche may or may not have sunk his AG appointment with his supercilious hearing answers.
JOE.MY.GOD.: Trump Administration carelessly exposed priceless historical documents to “harsh conditions.”
EXTRATV: Luscious-lipped Scott Bryce played Craig, the guy who came between Steve (Frank Runyeon) and Betsy (Meg Ryan) on As the World Turns, has died at just 68 following a brave cancer battle.
Those Portland Pickles make me want to be an athletic supporter.