Tucson Police Chief Chris Magnus (photo: city of Tucson) Some news items you might have missed: • The Advocate: President Joe Biden is nominating Tucson, Ariz., Police Chief Chris Magnus, a gay man and an advocate for progressive policing policies, to be commissioner of Customs and Border Protection. Magnus would be the first out member of the LGBTQ+ community to lead CPB, which is part of the Department of Homeland Security. Magnus made national headlines for his support for the Black Lives Matter movement and for his criticisms of former President Donald Trump’s immigration policies. • Out: The hit British reality series ‘Love Island’ has teamed with Tinder to find straight and gay islanders for their upcoming season. • Fox News: Speaking on the “Today” show, Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson confirmed his position that if the American people truly want him to run for president, he’ll do it. “I do have that goal to unite our country,” he told host Willie Geist. “I also feel that, if this is what the people want, then I will do that.”
• Pink News: Joe Biden’s senior LGBT+ advisor, Reggie Greer, says the White House is focused on “educating people” in its approach to getting the landmark Equality Act passed into law. • Sun-Sentinel: Silversea Cruises and Norwegian Cruise Lines have both announced they will require COVID-19 vaccinations for all passengers when it resumes global itineraries on June 5. The decision could set up a confrontation with Florida Gov. Ron DeSantis who has issued an executive order barring businesses in Florida from requiring proof of vaccinations. • Instinct Magazine: So-called ‘White Lives Matter’ rallies led by tragic Trump supporters flopped all over the country this past weekend. My Instinct colleague Corey Andrew writes, “In a blaring example of the public’s discontent with these vile people and all they represent, the turnout at these rallies across the country was far less than impressive.” https://www.instagram.com/p/CNk_ge1h5Sy/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
https://www.instagram.com/p/CNgpH5ypIFg/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Checking in with the hunks of Insta… Dr. Marco (above) is getting in his zone before taking his final licensing exam. #NiceZone Paleontologist Francesc Gascó took a moment to flex his furry goodness after working all day. https://www.instagram.com/p/CNhgQQAB7hQ/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Curtis Fitzgerald, Doctor of Dental Medicine, threw down some serious Salsa moves: https://www.instagram.com/p/CNg58T8gf3S/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link The Rock finished the week strong by working out “hard” – and he really means “HARD.” https://www.instagram.com/p/CNeHUiIlrrC/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Artist Indar Isaiah Smith got all cheesy for the camera: https://www.instagram.com/p/CNbUdlrD872/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Doctor Yazan remembered one of his favorite hikes “with great views.” We agree on the view… https://www.instagram.com/p/CNVsgNeB9ZE/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Former Army Captain Roberto Portales crushed his “competition:” https://www.instagram.com/p/CNbOhdZB68f/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Jim Newman sees “beautiful” things in Sao Paulo – and we do too https://www.instagram.com/p/CNc-wPOl8b3/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Olympian Tom Daley was asked to recreate a celebrity look, and he chose Harry Styles’s green boa and leather. How’d he do? https://www.instagram.com/p/CNeqXZiHwor/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link Billy Reilich says this is going to be his “mood” for the next couple of months: https://www.instagram.com/p/CNdOCcQLXbx/?utm_source=ig_web_copy_link
Instahunk Ródiney Santiago (via Instagram) Checking in with some of our favorite Hunks of Insta this weekend. First up, Instahunk Ródiney Santiago (above) got his selfie on at the beach. The latest Instinct Hottie Basit Eniafe took on his Drag Race UK pit crew duties:
Jack Whitehall (L) and Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson (R)
Dwayne ‘The Rock’ Johnson, currently in production for his next flick, Disney’s Jungle Cruise, posted a pic to his social media recently with co-star, comedian/actor Jack Whitehall.
The photo featured the jovial Johnson having a good time as Whitehall handled The Rock’s snake.
No, not that kind of a snake – a real snake.
In the caption, Johnson shared, “On set of our DISNEY’S JUNGLE CRUISE and I made friends with a big ‘ol hungry Anaconda.”
Let’s face it, who wouldn’t want to make friends with Johnson’s anaconda?
“While my brave co-star and good buddy @jackwhitehall did his best to smile thru his fear of snakes,” continued the 46-year-old movie star. “Good times with the animals of the Amazon. Next, me and Jack will swim with the piranhas… completely against his will. The adventure of the lifetime. #AllAboard #Disney #JUNGLECRUISE”
For his part, Whitehall (who reportedly plays a gay character in the film) does seem good-natured about handling Johnson’ long buddy.
According to IMDB, the upcoming movie is “Based on Disneyland’s theme park ride where a small riverboat takes a group of travelers through a jungle filled with dangerous animals and reptiles, but with a supernatural element.”
The film, which also stars Emily Blunt (The Devil Wears Prada, The Girl on the Train) is set for an October 2019 release.
Check out the mini-movie from Apple starring The Rock – and iPhone voice Siri.
The Rock teams up with Siri to prove “You should never, ever, under any circumstances, underestimate how much Dwayne Johnson can get done in a day with Siri. Follow the world’s busiest actor and Siri as they dominate the day.”
Man, who could sit still long enough to look at these hideous ugly people? (kidding…)
Synopsis: Baywatch follows devoted lifeguard Mitch Buchannon (Johnson) as he butts heads with a brash new recruit (Efron). Together, they uncover a local criminal plot that threatens the future of the Bay.
Baywatch gets wet and wild when it opens in theaters on May 26, 2017.
Zac Efron and Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson put their muscles front and center in this new trailer for the upcoming Baywatch reboot set to hit theaters on May 26, 2017.
Jimmy Kimmel brings us another installment of that fan favorite – Mean Tweets.
Watch as Jeff Bridges, Kristen Bell, Benedict Cumberbatch, Dwayne “The Rock” Johnson, Bette Midler, Liam Neeson, Emily Blunt, Salma Hayek, Andrew Garfield, Jack Black, Halle Berry, Tobey Maguire, Naomi Watts and George Clooney all read actual posts from the Twitterverse.
Some shrug it off; some have a few choice responses 🙂