I'm such a Phyllistine

Saturday was the GLAAD Media Awards in L.A. It's been four days, but keep in mind I had to travel and work in-between!

I like GLAAD. I support the work it does. I think all of the awareness it raises is invaluable, let alone the training it offers to newly-minted gay heroes and heroines and the hell it gives people and organizations who insist on defaming the LGBT community. There's nothing wrong with throwing a party to have fun and raise money and garner attention, even if the awards being handed out are certainly up for debate. I love Bill Clinton, but I'm not sure he truly deserves an award for his leadership on gay issues. I've never doubted he is pro-gay, but I'm not sure he's actually led with his gut. Not saying he should be tarred and feathered—he's done lots of good—but I am on the fence as to whether GLAAD should be awarding him anything.

Simon Halls, Matt Bomer, Rumer Willis & Jayson Blair: Power quadruple

All that said, the event was held at the J.W. Marriott, which sounds like someone who would be starring in Kansas City Trucking Co. (1976) or some other pre-condom (as opposed to bareback) classique. The carpet was wide open and there really weren't that many media types on my side of it. Considering the scores of stars I snagged last year in L.A., I thought this was a good omen.

I was next to Autostraddle (I always am; they're cool) and the adorbs (the word suits him) Matthew Rodrigues, an on-camera host for Pop Sugar. I said, "I'm Matthew." He said, "I'm Matthew." I said, "I was Matthew first." He agreed a little too quickly, which instantly gave rise to a boner of contention; I had a hard-on for teasing him about it.

Chaz gave one interview on our end of the carpet—to Ms. Damiana Garcia

No matter; it wasn't even a real faux pas as I am clearly old enough to be his dad, which he denied, guessing me at 34. His straight camera guy went lower. At this point I was selling all my shares in Botox since I've never touched the stuff.

Above, Anderson Cooper's thong made of man candy.

JWoww's Double-Disasters.

Titanic...the sequel?!

Jinkx is the only artist on RuPaul's Drag Race.

Republicans get all "me, too!" on marriage. (GOOD!)

Big business coming out swinging against Prop 8.

O'Reilly blames U.S. marriage enlightenment on media "campaign."

Will the Spice Girls tour Australia in 2014?

Please like the Boy Culture Facebook page.

Chuck Hagel is your new Sec. of Defense.

Hot boys 'n' men by Domenico Dolce.

Over 20 pages of Andy Warhol @ Christie's.

Rumors of the death of punk are greatly exaggerated.

Pornstar Pierre Fitch documentary. (Work Unfriendly)

Boy Culture's (Work Unfriendly) tumblr.

Michael Jackson's kid continues on path to Corey Feldmandom.

Matt Bomer break.

Anti-gay? A-Okay!

Don't miss Matt Gold's "Oh Joe" music video:

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Suits me just fine

Jakub Bandoch uncovers self, covers Instinct.

Scott Evans co-stars with Matt Bomer's butt.

American Sniper author shot and killed at gun range.

Even Chris Wallace thinks Wayne LaPierre is ridiculous.

Justin Bieber mounts a horse.

Sen. Ann Romney (R-Massachusetts)?

Another bigot refuses to sell cake to gay lovebirds.

Ed Koch's video self-eulogy: "Do ya miss me?":

The Golden Gate girls

"Artistic greeting cards for gay couple in love" are here.

LeAnn Rimes's titty is pro-marriage equality.

The movies of 2012 in one video.

Listen to "Die Young" while you're six feet under.

Madonna is not filming a "Love Spent" video.

Former Komen exec still loathes Planned Parenthood.

Jenni Rivera's remains identified.

Hagel for Secretary of Defense?

Kerry for Secretary of State?

Hunk of the Day? More like of the century.

Matt Bomer is on at the market.

New gay Internet TV network: EqualityTV!

Every Judy Garland film appearance in 14 minutes:

What follows is my personal list of History's 50 Hottest TV Actors. Feel free to chime in with the guys you think I left out, the ones I love who you hate and with any corrections. Before freaking out, read Part 2 (#51—#100). And check out list of History's 100 Hottest Movie Actors, too. As a bonus, in the gallery above are 15 extra shirtless shots of some of the hottest of the hot.

And Joan Collins tried to act like she barely remembered him when I asked her!

#1 Jon-Erik Hexum (1957—1984) An easy pick for favorite is Hexum, who smoldered so deeply in the '80s it hardly mattered whether or not he was straight; his sexuality was superseded by his overall sexual energy. He died tragically, a sort of masculine counterpart to Marilyn Monroe, albeit one who died before he could reach true stardom rather than after having conquered it in every way imaginable. Voyagers! (1982—1983), Making of a Male Model (1983), Cover Up (1984)

Williams, bulging with raw talent

#2 Van Williams (1934—) TV's Green Hornet looks like he walked out of 2012 in beefcake shots he posed for 50 years ago. A classically handsome man with a bit of a Thomas Roberts air about him. And still handsome today as a geezer. Bourbon Street Beat (1959—1960), Surfside 6 (1963), The Tycoon (1964—1965), Batman/The Green Hornet (1966—1967), Westwind (1975)

This Trapper was a keeper

#3 Gregory Harrison (1950—) He always looked like he'd just spent the previous night and early morning romping around with a couple of sex partners on Trapper John, M.D. Also, his self-produced For Ladies Only absolutely, positively wasn't. What I loved about him was a suggestive look he always managed to give the camera. That, and the fact that when I met him and we were about to pose for a photo, he suggested his best side was his backside. Logan's Run (1977—1978), Centennial (1978—1979), Trapper John, M.D. (1979—1986), For Ladies Only (1981), The Fighter (1983), Falcon Crest (1989—1990), The Family Man (1990—1991), Safe Harbor (1999)

I've wrestled with a lifelong Robert Conrad addiction

#4 Robert Conrad (1929—) The incredibly handsome lead of The Wild Wild West had a sardonic delivery as well as an ass that just would not quit, at least not in those allegedly period Western pants. He was still fuckable as all hell in Black Sheep Squadron, which gave him an excuse to parade about in a Speedo and struggle for male supremacy with guys half his age (he was only 47 or so himself) like Scott Baio on Battle of the Network Stars. Hawaiian Eye (1959—1963), The Wild Wild West (1965—1969), The D.A. (1971—1972), Black Sheep Squadron (1976—1978), Battle of the Network Stars (1976), A Man Called Sloane (1979)

So Bloomin' hot!

#5 Brian Bloom (1970—) I first fell for him when we were teenagers—he was so smokin' hot on his soap I was surprised he could be broadcast in the daytime. Back then, I never could have imagined that in 20 or 25 years he'd be buck-naked in a prison shower on television. Makes me wonder what we'll be watching during the "family hour" 20 years from now. As the World Turns (1983—1987), 2000 Malibu Road (2000), Oz (2001)

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To enter, simply comment this blog with the all-time best song for a guy to strip to—and I'll pick 3 of you at random to win 1 week from today! (Contest open only to those in the U.S. No P.O. Boxes.)

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From a press release: A dramatic comedy set in the world of male strippers, Magic Mike is directed by Academy Award winner Steven Soderberg (Traffic) and stars Channing Tatum in the title role. The film follows Mike as he takes a young dancer called The Kid (Alex Pettyfer) under his wing and schools him in the fine arts of partying, picking up women and making easy money.

Good luck!

Ain't nothin' but a g-string

Matt Bomer bares his butt in unreleased Magic Mike scene.

In Virginia, Obama coins neologism: "Romnesia."

Lawrence O'Donnell to Tagg Romney: "Take your best shot."

Ann Romney on if her hubby loses: "He will not run again."

Gallup's the only national poll with Romney (way!) ahead.

Romney bailing on NC—confidence or desperation?

Where at least one Wild Thing is.

News outlets try to revive Madonna & guns controversy.

Abercrombie CEO is "douche of the week."

Tom f*@!*in' Hanks.

Dennis Quaid soon back on the market.

Zac Efron goes for edgy, overreaches:

 

ABS-olutely Fabulous Magic Mike Photo Gallery Above!

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From a press release: A dramatic comedy set in the world of male strippers, Magic Mike is directed by Academy Award winner Steven Soderbergh (Traffic) and stars Channing Tatum in the title role. The film follows Mike as he takes a young dancer called The Kid (Alex Pettyfer) under his wing and schools him in the fine arts of partying, picking up women, and making easy money.

Good luck!

National Examiner (August 6, 2012...A.D.?) is on the case of Anderson Cooper's semi-recent coming out and asks: "Who's next?" Of course they just mean who will come out as gay next, but I like to read it as if it's a virus that's catching. If it were, I think a couple of the people on that cover have yet to be exposed to it. And then there's Matt Bomer, who's already out. Though he's identified as gay inside. Actually, it's said as such:

"White Collar star Matt Bomer also runs with the boys."

This is an event held near Pamplona and the rivalry is bitter.

The story says "New Stars Come Out!" and claims Jake Gyllenhaal, Ryan Seacrest, Mariska Hargitay ("the gay grapevine in New York City hangs heavy with rumors about the star"), Zac Efron and Alex Trebek might be gay.

Stripper's pole

BOY CULTURE RATING: ***1/2 out of ****

Magic Mike is...surprisingly good. It is what mainstream mall movies would all be like if directed by smart people who respect the medium even as they turn in products that need to entertain and make money but don't need to suck.

And there's cock within the first five minutes.

Torn about seeing it? Go.

And don't ask whose cock—that's like [insert McConaughey twang] askin' what's for dinner when you know dang well you're gonna eat it either way.