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Did someone say WHITE CHRISTMAS?

Weekend Tennis Roundup

 

Brazilian Joao Fonseca came out on top at the  Next Gen ATP finals. Full report plus all the half-naked vacation photos that are fit to post BELOW.

A Marshmallow World

Was tickled to see some snow actually stuck overnight, so took a stroll through the park after brunch at Friedman's. It's about 25 degrees outside -- and feels like 11 -- but there's nothing more magical than seeing the city covered in a white blanket! More BELOW.

#BornThisDay: Jane Fonda (Dec. 21, 1937)

So many worthwhile blogs have come and gone -- The WoW Report with its fascinating posts by Stephen Rutledge comes to mind. But what I find amusing is that we've all been tricked into thinking they're "dying off" because of lack of interest, or "replaced" with social media, when in fact blogs are just as popular as ever -- they're now just called Substacks and you have to pay to read them.

With that in mind, I encourage you to follow Stephen on Facebook -- free of charge -- where he just posted a terrific piece about the legendary Jane Fonda, who turned 87 today! 

Read BELOW.

Remains of the Day (12/20)

Variety: Kit Williamson’s new scripted half-hour comedy series, “Unconventional,” has been acquired by LGBT streaming network Revry

The Caftan Chronicles: David Nimmons is developing a model where younger gays live with and care for older gays in exchange for inheriting their property

SCMP: Meet Jaymes Vaughan, the singer married to "Gay King of Xmas" Jonathan Bennett

NBC News: Michigan man admits planning mass shooting of gay people

Saturday 'Stache: He's what we call a "Kenneth special"

Variety: Drag king reality competition show to be hosted by "Somebody Somewhere" standout Murray Hill

Socialite's Life: Meet Instagram hottie Enzo Carini

NYP: Lord & Taylor, America’s oldest department store, to make a comeback after years of devastating financial hardship

Columbus Dispatch: Ohio man who extorted gay men online, including an OSU student, sentenced to prison

Speedo Sunday: Feast your eye on newly out tennis player Joao Lucas Reis Da Silva's sexy boyfriend in a navy square-cut bathing suit HERE.

The Advocate: "The Pradeeps of Pittsburgh" stars Sahana Srinivasan and Nicholas Hamilton on their TV romance and representation

SNT/AP: Gerald Radford, who is accused of killing a gay man at a Tampa dog park, admitted to using gay slurs but denied knowing that they were offensive

PinkNews: Stephen Fry slammed for saying he no longer supports Stonewall charity over "nonsensical" trans policies / See also: Biden administration abandons efforts to protect transgender student-athletes from discrimination

Deadline: Netflix Renews "The Boyfriend" Japanese gay dating show for Season 2

Song of the Day: Susanna Hoffs and Elvis Costello share cover of the Rolling Stones “Connection” to mark Keith Richards's 81st birthday

Hot Cat of the Day: "Well according to the charts adopting me and participating in regular petting sessions has paid off as your blood pressure has now dropped to a normal level."

RIP: The dedicated life and tragic death of gay publisher Troy Masters

Obituary: Marisa Paredes, icon of Spanish film, dies at 78

Un-friendly fire: By now you may have heard that "English Teacher" creator/star Brian Jordan Alvarez has been accused of having sexually assaulted a onetime friend-cum-colleague named Jon Ebeling. The incident, which took place nearly a decade ago, was first reported in a poorly written article on New York Mag's Vulture vertical. Although I largely believe that the accuser wasn’t entirely comfortable with everything that transpired, the boundaries between the men were so vague -- and so ever-changing -- that I can see no reason why the public suddenly needed to know about this in 2024 for any other purpose than to try to exact some type of revenge. Jon Ebeling's parents must be so proud of their petty and vindictive son. 

P.S. For what it’s worth, I think “English Teacher” is entertaining but not nearly as great as it’s being made out to be -- and find Brian to be a bit obnoxious -- so certainly wasn’t predisposed to want to side with him. But this whole thing just reeks. 

Billy’s Birthday

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As we mark another solemn Dec. 20 without my beloved brother Bill, my brother Terence, Bill's widow (Jacqueline) and I are busy picking the winner of the ACES Bill Walsh Editing Scholarship, which you can learn more about HERE.

UPDATE from Bill's widow:

Unexpected WaPo birthday present (and victory) for Bill!