Category Archives: Pop Culture

Chardonnay Go

Pokemon, Pokemon GoIf you are 30 or younger, chances are you and all of your friends have downloaded the popular game, “Pokemon Go”. According to papers that are covering the craze, it now has more downloads than the popular dating site Tinder, has surpassed Twitter in daily active users on Android devices and ranks above Facebook, Snapchat and Instagram in the Google Play store.

As a 40-something, I have no fond memories of Pokemon nor am I much of a gamer so I’ve not felt the pull of the craze gripping the nation. That is until I heard about this brilliant spoof video of Pokemon Go called Chardonnay Go, created by (and apparently for) white suburban housewives.  Too funny.

Peeping Minion spotted in the South End

South EndDid you happen to see the Free Friday Flicks showing of Minions yesterday? It looks like one of these guys is now taking up permanent residence on the second floor of this South End apartment / office on Tremont Street.

It has been reported that Prince has died

PrinceFrom HuffingtonPost Prince, the legendary musician who brought us countless hits, such as “Purple Rain” and “When Doves Cry,” has died, TMZ reports. He was 57. The award-winning artist died on Thursday at his Paisley Park compound in Minnesota. The cause of death has yet to be released.

News of Prince’s death has hit me the way many said they felt when David Bowie’s passing was reported. Not only was his music incredibly influential but his string of hits and protégés who he nurtured and encouraged was impressive to say the least.  Although Prince’s influence had waned over the past 20 years, his legacy is impressive and it bothers me to write about his passing.

Which 1980s John Hughes film character are you?

Jon Cryer

Duckie (played by Jon Cryer) in John Hughes 1986 film “Pretty in Pink”

Writer-director John Hughes defined the 1980s American high school experience with teen comedies such as “The Breakfast Club,” “Pretty in Pink” and “Sixteen Candles.” CNN currently has a short online quiz that tells you which Hughes character you most resemble.

While a part of me seriously relates to Samantha Baker (Molly Ringwald) in Sixteen Candles, I did love Duckie from Pretty in Pink. Who would you be in the John Hughes movie universe? Take the quiz and let me know in the comments section which Hughes character you most resembled.

Take the online quiz here

Ruth Pointer is at Club Cafe Sunday, April 17th

Pointer SistersRuth Pointer of The Pointer Sisters was originally scheduled to visit Club Cafe last month but had to reschedule and will be in Boston tomorrow afternoon at Club Cafe on Sunday, 17th at 5PM for a Q&A and to sign of her new memoir “Still So Excited!: My Life As A Pointer Sister“.

Crushing on Bryan Bautista from The Voice

Bryan Bautista from The Voice

Source NY Daily News Bryan Bautista at Barclays Center

I’ve been watching The Voice this season and have to admit I’ve developed a little bit of a crush on the handsome and charming contestant Bryan Bautista.  I’m pretty sure I’m not the only one – just last week guest coach Miley Cyrus was practically gushing when she talked to him. I’ve come to refer to Bryan as my TV crush. Check out his audition and wait til the very end – he is more than just a handsome face – he is a bit of a practical joker and very funny too.

Ruth Pointer comes to Club Cafe March 20th

Ruth Pointer at Club Cafe in BostonRuth Pointer of The Pointer Sisters is coming to Club Cafe Sunday, March 20th at 5PM for a Q&A and to sign of her new memoir “Still So Excited!: My Life As A Pointer Sister“.

Ruth Pointer has been living drug- and alcohol-free for the past 30 years and she shares how she did it in her first autobiography, detailing the Pointer Sisters’ humble beginning, musical apprenticeship, stratospheric success, and the melodic sound that captured the hearts of millions of music fans.

The Realish Housewives of Boston: March 29 – April 3

The Realish Housewives of BostonGrab your friends and get your tickets to The Realish Housewives of Boston. Even if you are not s reality TV fan, this parody of the demented series looks like it is going to be hilarious.

Get Your Tickets to See the Realish Housewives of Boston

Get ready for oodles of hometown reality in this parody performance, where you’ll meet Rovanka, the baroness of an uncertain ethnicity; Claudia Louise, glamorous and conniving in equal measure; Desiree, neck supermodel; Brooke, self-made business tycoon; and Gwen, the only one in the bunch with half a brain. “The Realish Housewives of Boston” is an original play created by comics, Kate James and Tim Sniffen. It roles into Boston for a limited engagement starting Tuesday, March 29th through Sunday, April 3rd.

MADtv 20th Anniversary Reunion Special on January 12th

Suffering from a holiday hangover and have a serious case of the winter blues? Cheer up because next week MADtv will host a one hour 20th anniversary reunion special on the CW on Tuesday, January 12th.  I wonder if Granite State native, Josh Meyers (Seth Meyers’ younger brother), will also make an appearance? Either way this is guaranteed to be fun to watch so set your DVRs.

Kylie Minogue sings “Off With His Shirt” on ABC’s Galavant

Joshua Sasse, Kylie MinogueFans of Kylie Minogue will want to set their DVRs tonight to see the season 2 premiere of the campy  musical, Galavant, at 8PM ET. Galavant, played by Josh Sasse, is punished by the Queen (a.k.a. Kylie Minogue). You’ll love the catchy ditty she sings in the video I’ve included below, “Off With His Shirt!”.

The video has so many gay references it will make your head spin, including a shirtless Galavant tending bar to a clamoring mass of men and Kylie singing playful lyrics you’d expect to hear in a Ryan Landry or Varla Jean Merman song.

Don’t be shy boys
Go to town
I’ll bet that chest
Is heaven blessed

BosGuy predictions for 2016

So it is official – 2015 is now history. As you may have guessed, I have a few lighthearted predictions for 2016 that I’ve included below in no particular order.

Caitlyn Jenner and Kris JennerCaitlyn Jenner will reconcile with Kris Jenner because while they may not love each other, their love of television ratings will bring them back together. To prove their reconciliation is complete, Caitlyn will legally change her name to Kaitlyn, and Kim, Khloe and Kourtney will use the reconciliation to annoy all of America by talking about it non-stop on every talk show on television.

Kim DavisKim Davis – the infamous Kentucky clerk who refused to sign same-sex marriage licenses – will come out as a lesbian and divorce for a fourth time before finding love with an equally ill-tempered hillbilly lesbian who has a stray cat farm in the Appalachian Mountains.  Thanks to Kentucky state law they can and will apply for a same-sex marriage license and live happily ever after.

Donald Trump for PresidentFOX NEWS and The Republican Establishment will suffer simultaneous aneurysms as they realize the hate they have propagated over the past 25 years has yielded them their weakest crop of candidates in 2016; paving the road for Donald Trump to secure the Republican Party’s nomination for President. Trump’s ego will soar and his rhetoric will follow, alienating the party from crucial groups in the US electorate. November elections will result in Democrats taking back both Houses of Congress and Hillary Clinton being elected the first female president – thereby making America great again.

Do you have any predictions for 2016? Feel free to share.

Will & Grace Thanksgiving at Club Cafe tonight

Will and Grace and Thanksgiving at Club Cafe with The Welcoming CommitteeThe Welcoming Committee has teamed up with Club Cafe and will be binge-watching three episodes of Will & Grace (including one double-episode). In addition to the episodes, a $15 admission includes complimentary light bites.  All are welcome starting at 6PM; shows starts at 7PM in the back room at Club Cafe.

For more information or to reserve tickets link here!

Jordan Smith on The Voice

Sergio and I have been watching The Voice this season, and ever since the blind auditions I’ve been a bit obsessed with one contestant in particular, Jordan Smith. The unlikely singer from coal country in Kentucky has an amazing voice, but it is his comments after singing that touch my heart the most; unfortunately neither clip capture what I’m talking about but check out his rendition of Chandelier in the video above and his performance from last night when he sang Halo by Beyoncé.

Anyone else watching The Voice? I’m curious if you also think this guy is special.

Encyclopedia Madonnica 20: Madonna from A to Z

Cover photo by Richard Corman. Book design by Anthony Coombs.

Cover photo by Richard Corman. Book design by Anthony Coombs.

With many reminiscing about Madonna’s Rebel Heart Tour, which just played here in Boston on Saturday night, boy culture blogger, Matthew Rettenmund’s, new book,  Encyclopedia Madonnica 20, might be something to add to your wish list.  More about the book here.

Encyclopedia Madonnica 20 now available at Amazon.com

Hart to Hart 1980s TV series returns to NBC in 2016

Hart to Hart TV seriesSeveral gay blogs already wrote about this but I thought I’d share it here as well. The 1980s mystery TV series Hart to Hart is coming back to NBC in 2016 but the show which initially starred Robert Wagner and Stefanie Powers as a husband-and-wife detective team will be updated to focus on a crime-fighting gay couple.

The new series, coming from Revenge’s Christopher Fife, is promising to be a ‘sexy’ retelling of the original. The news was first reported by Deadline and confirmed by Entertainment Weekly earlier this week.