Category Archives: Pop Culture

Rob Wilson next Price is Right Model

price is right male modelDespite having the same name and residing in Boston, I’d like to assure friends and family who read earlier today that “Rob Wilson” from Boston, MA would be joining the Price is Right as the first male model is not me.  Shocking I know. More on this story here.

Gangnam Style by PSY

Catchy or Annoying – What do you think?

Move over Carly Rae Jepsen, your catchy pop tune from the summer Call Me Maybe has been supplanted by an equally catchy, although unlikely pop song from Korea.  This unintelligible song by PSY has climbed to the top of the charts in the USA, and the rather odd dance moves from this video are inspiring many, funny spoofs.

Matt Damon and Ben Affleck

matt damon and ben affleckPhoto Source: Yahoo News

These two classy Bostonians (actually Cantabrigians) still look great.  How I wish they were a gay couple who purchased the condo next door. I can imagine evenings playing scrabble and long, serious discussions about which designer on Project Runway we like best.

Scott Herman

Scott Herman – NH native

Glum that the weekend is rapidly coming to an end? Me too so I thought I’d post a photo of Scott Herman, who is from New England.  Not only is he incredibly easy on the eyes, but he’s a great LGBT ally.

Steve Frayne

Steve Frayne may be the most famous magician / illusionist I’ve never heard of before.  Frayne is the U.K.’s version of David Blaine.  Perhaps best known for walking across the Thames, I loved this new video.

Take a moment to watch this amazing video

If you loved that check out this.

Idina Menzel in Boston this week

Idina Menzel’s tour Barefoot at the Symphony comes Boston this week when she performs at the Wang on Saturday night, September 29th.

Earlier this year, I was lucky enough to see Idina perform part of her show when she was a special guest on the Western Caribbean Sea Atlantis Cruise.  Although the sets are the same, I’m inclined to think that her comments may have been a bit more raw knowing she was performing in front of an entirely gay audience. If you are going to the show in Boston we can always compare notes after.  

So You Think You Can Dance

Twitch dancerOn Tuesday I was watching So You Think You Can Dance (SYTYCD for short). One of the performances included a former contestant who comes back periodically to dance with current contestants.  Anyone who has watched SYTYCD over the years will recognize Twitch.

I loved Twitch from the moment I saw him audition however many years ago on SYTYCD.  Here is a video of Twitch from a couple of years ago dancing with contestant, Kherington Payne.

Anderson Cooper

Kristin Chenoweth is adorable teasing Anderson Cooper about his summer.  Her cute comments result in Anderson addressing his decision to come out (again) this past summer.

Pop Chart Lab: Breweries in USA

Pop Chart LabAre you a beer lover? You may want to check out Pop Chart Lab’s Breweries of the United States.  They claim this is the most comprehensive mapping of the breweries of the USA.

All told the map charts over 1,000 breweries from craft to macro and everything in between. The map of breweries is $30 and may be purchased online here.

Above is an image of the map of the USA, and below I’ve included a blow up of the breweries in and around Boston. Pop Chart Lab

Boston reality TV programs this fall

Boston Magazine has posted a flow chart of several reality shows scheduled to appear on three different networks starting this fall.

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Guide by Kevin Alexander – Illustration by Jason Ford

Happy birthday Jennifer Coolidge

Jennifer Coolidge may be one of my absolute favorite female actors. I first saw her in Best in Show, but truthfully she’s been a part of many excellent movies.

Coincidentally, Jennifer happens to be a native of Boston and often returns. I absolutely love her and hope she has a wonderful birthday.

Sandra Bullock’s film The Heat filming in South End

Sandra-BullockThe Heat has been filming in and around Boston for quite a few months.  Earlier today we received notice that the filming which has gone on all around the area will be coming to my neighborhood (actually my street to be specific).

Filming is expected to occur Tuesday and Wednesday, August 28 – 29th.

Are you a movie buff or pop cuture addict?  Play hooky and come down to SoWa to catch a glimpse of all the fun.

Ryan Gosling pillow

Wouldn’t it be great to snuggle up next to Ryan Gosling in bed this morning? I love the red print below that says “easy clean up: just hose him off“.  Should someone ever create this, I’m afraid to think about how many might actually sell.

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis

Jacqueline Kennedy

“I want minimum information given with maximum politeness.” 

A friend was recently commented on the lack of “class” exhibited by everyone (present company included – I’m not one to cast aspersions) and it got me to thinking this world could use a few more Jackie O’s.

Jacqueline Kennedy Onassis may have died nearly a decade ago twenty years ago but she is still missed.  Well that is how I feel anyway.

Rumors Orlando Bloom to play Romeo on Broadway

Earlier this month The Sun reported that Orlando Bloom might be headed to Broadway in a new adaptation of William Shakespeare’s Romeo & Juliet. No further information was provided, but this would be Bloom’s debut on Broadway if the rumor is true.

I love this play and have long enjoyed Bloom.  It is not hard for me to imagine him as a Montague.

Source: Broadway.com