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Singer/Songwriter Milahroy On Disconnecting In ‘Daylight’
Milahroy in ‘Daylight’
Performance Artist Serves Up ‘Super Gay Barbie’ Tribute
Dancer/performance artist Gunnar Montana (image via Instagram)To celebrate National Barbie Day on March 9, performance artist and dancer Gunnar Montana decided he wanted to bring his own particular flair to the world of Barbie.
When we say ‘flair,’ we mean ‘g-g-g-gay flair.’
Working with his collaborator Colin Burke, Montana turned himself into the very picture of what can only be described as ‘Super Gay Barbie.’
Along the way, he encourages us all to ‘make your own rules, build your own box, and always remember to accessorize!’
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For the live art installation, Montana and Burke built a huge, life-sized ‘Barbie’ box in retro blue hues. The creatives then assembled a collection of all the accessories a ‘Super Gay Barbie’ would need including dumbbells, backpack, dildo, cell phone (complete with Grindr), wig, sunglasses, fan, bling, jungle jumper, and more.
And what ‘Super Gay’ would be complete without some subtle shade? So Montana threw in a passport and airline ticket so ‘Johnny Powerbottom’ can jet off to – where else? – Puerto Vallarta!
The woofy Philadelphia-based artist then posed inside the box clad in a ‘Super Gay’ thong and pink high heels.
In a Facebook post, Montana included a short video showing the construction of the art piece. All in all, we were pretty impressed.
But this project is just a single facet of Montana’s multiverse of talent.
Perusing his Instagram, the gifted fur ball shows off several projects (and lewks) for his social media followers.
Here’s just a sample of the marvelous Montana. Definitely click that ‘Follow’ button below.
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Woofy Dancer’s Search For Room To Rent Becomes Viral Thirst Trap
Saverio Pescucci (images via Instagram)Saverio Pescucci’s search for a room to rent in New York City went viral after he attached a few photos to his search ad.
A professional dancer by trade, Pescucci posted his search in the 284,800-member Gypsy Housing group on Facebook.
Describing himself as “super chill, friendly, gay, [and] Covid responsible,” Pescucci included the photos so people could put a face to the ad.
“I saw a lot of people … were posting pictures of themselves, like selfies and casual photos, to show that they’re not sociopaths or what kind of lifestyle they have,” the 29-year-old told the New York Post. “I did the same [but] I was not imagining that it would turn into an episode of ‘The Bachelor.’ “
Pescucci says the pics were a general assortment of vacation selfies and photos of him dancing.
To his surprise, the ad went viral garnering over 600 Likes and 400+ responses.
It’s pretty easy to see why the native of Tuscany, Italy, got such a reaction.
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Seeing The Sights Of Sydney, Australia
I was reminded of this travelogue video I shot 9 years ago seeing the sights during my first visit to Australia. I start out trying my best to inform folks about the ins and outs of Sydney as I really enjoyed the scenery and ‘local flavor’ of the city. But, things go a bit awry along the way 😉 You’ll see what I mean. Hit the play button below. In addition to time spent in Sydney, Michael and I got to spend some time at Olivia Newton-John’s gorgeous Gaia Retreat & Spa near Australia’s Gold Coast.
News Round-Up: August 7, 2020
Pennsylvania legislator Brian Sims (via Instagram)
• Means Happy: Get ready to be celebrated because Gay Uncles Day is a thing. Since around 2016, Gay Uncles Day has been widely celebrated on the second Sunday in August – it’s a great way of recognizing the diversity of our families, and also the important contribution that queer men make to family life. • Washington Examiner: With the party’s presumptive presidential nominee, Joe Biden, leading President Trump by a wide margin in national polling, there could very well be a another “blue wave” come November. The nonpartisan Cook Political Report shifted ratings in four more House races this week in the direction of the Democrats. • New Music: Australian pop star Kylie Minogue recently released the music video to her new single, “Say Something,” and it is all you could want in galactic glitter goodness. The vibe of the video could be described as Xanadu meets Starlight Express as the pop princess galavants across the universe on a golden steed surrounded by shirtless men. #TotallyNotGayAtAll
#BeardedButtigieg Pics Go Viral
Kenneth revealed they were the creative genius of Jim Fall, film director best known for the classic gay movie romp Trick and the upcoming Trick 2.
Fall told The Advocate he was inspired to beard-up Buttigieg after being “impressed with [Buttigieg’s] ability to stay cool and smart” during Wednesday night’s “fiery debate in Las Vegas.” After coming across a pic of Buttigieg with a mustache Thursday morning, Fall decided to get creative with FaceApp on his own with the former South Bend mayor’s pics. “And damn, he looks good with a full-on beard!” he told The Advocate. Falls says he doesn’t have a favorite in the Democratic primary race just yet, although he admits “both Pete Buttigieg and Elizabeth Warren have stayed at the top of my list.” There was no FaceApp time for Warren though. “Elizabeth doesn’t look so good in a beard or mustache, so I didn’t post those,” Fall added.
Fall does hope, though, that perhaps the bearded images might help some folks take a fresh look at the 38-year-old candidate. “It’s like, dang, he’s smart and sexy,” says Fall. “That’s an intoxicating combination.” “It’s amazing to me that we are living in a time where an out gay married man is a serious contender for the presidency,” explained Fall. “No matter what you feel about his specific politics, the LGBTQ community should be celebrating. I see so many gay men on social media knocking him down, and it’s disheartening.” “You don’t have to love him or even support him, but don’t disrespect him,” added the director. “Don’t eat your own.”
I mean…#BeardedButtigieg pic.twitter.com/wGGp2MSfnO
— Make calls to NEVADA for Pete 🐝🍷🍞🐀 (@tylergarret2) February 21, 2020
I heard #BeardedButtigieg was a thing. I’m on #TeamBeard pic.twitter.com/aDVJOQR62H
— Garret Brubaker (@ItsGarret) February 21, 2020
Me looking at all the #BeardedButtigieg content pic.twitter.com/pEgzohiLer
— Make calls to NEVADA for Pete 🐝🍷🍞🐀 (@tylergarret2) February 21, 2020
I photoshopped Tom Selleck's mustache onto Buttigieg during the commercial break. #DemDebate pic.twitter.com/QRRXVGPIQo
— Kris (@Articulate_indy) February 20, 2020
#FlashBackFriday – Appreciating David Beckham’s Big, Beautiful…Watch
David Beckham and his big, bodacious…watchbackside watch. How did I miss this??? The pic of Beckham’s “watch” went viral when an eagle-eyed fan zoomed in on the legendary footballer’s timepiece from Tudor Watches. It turns out the 44-year-old is an ambassador for the brand and wears their Black Bay Bronze diver’s watch. But in close-up, many found something much more interesting to focus on. The meme is fun, but so are the comments by the thirsty Redditors. Here are just some of the comments from the gays of Reddit showing their appreciation for Beckham’s big, fat, wonderful ‘watch:’ “He has such a nice…watch.” “I need to do things to that watch.” “I want to eat that watch.” “It’s a very form-fitting watch.” “The watch was literally the last thing I noticed.” “What watch?” “Goddamn, he’s got a watch you could bounce a quarter off of. That watch is so nice I wouldn’t mind adjusting it a little bit, and I’m a complete bottom.” But the winner for best response just might have to be: “Takes a licking and keeps on ticking.” And while we’re here, let’s take a quick trip through some of dashing David’s Instagram for some holiday inspiration and woofy goodness. Happy Friday!
Silver-Haired Daddy Is Dancing Us Through Hump Day
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Woofy Raph Solo Drops New Album ‘LIFE’
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Hunky out singer/songwriter Raph Solo shares the first single from his fifth studio album, LIFE.
The single, titled “Jasmine Petals,” looks to nature for inspiration in how we look back at lost loves and knowing when to let go.
“Trees release their buds after the loveliness decays and that’s when real growth to the tree occurs,” says Solo. “Such should be the case with people and love.”
“We live and love and it’s ok to lose sometimes,” he adds. “What doesn’t kill us makes us stronger.”
The contemporary euro-pop track begins with a haunting, melancholy introduction before a heavy bass beat kicks in along with piano and violin.
Shot in a cemetery and in a French period mansion in North London, the music video is full of symbolism.
In one scene, Raph is seen playing a violin, blindfolded. The artist says the visual is his way of questioning whether we really see what is happening in our lives, or if we simply go through life blinded.
In several scenes, Solo brandishes a gun. In that guns can end life, Solo includes the weapon as a metaphor for choosing or ending life. Choose to put the gun down and you choose life. Regardless of circumstance, Solo says the decision between life and death is ultimately our own.
“Jasmine Petals” and LIFE are currently available on Spotify, iTunes, Amazon and other digital music sites.
You can check out my previous coverage of Solo’s music on The Randy Report here.
Check out the video below, and you can find more info on Solo at his official website here.