With just six days left until I turn 40, I'm still feeling fairly good about the day. I'm not depressed about leaving my 30s as I can't wait to see what the 40s bring. I suppose I'm a bit concerned about how my body will hold up, mostly for vanity reasons, but I guess only time will tell if my hair falls out, my gut gets bigger and my ass starts to sag.
PTT made NOTE of Henry Cavill a few years back (in 2008 to be exact). So it's not a surprise that Henry Cavill was just named the new Superman in the reboot going into production this year.
There's something about the song that I quickly draws my attention - perhaps the beat by Rob Carillo. But the video, ugh. Someone needs to do an immediate re-shoot. Low budget meets Lady Gaga wannabe. Get back into the studio Kelsey and make a better video - one that's proper for your first release. Check out the video below.
Pop dance remixes are nice - especially in the summer when waving your hands in the air seems appropriate. But in the depths of winter, I enjoy some down and dirty beats. So this month's Monkey Beats is all about the drum beat with some unexpected surprises including circus music and some disco hits re-imagined. To download the one hour set, go HERE. And for a set list, simply shoot me an email and I'll send you the information.
I get so jealous when I see the weather warmer in places we used to live: Denver, Kansas City, Dallas. I always said Denver was so nice because in January, you could lay out in your backyard and get some sun. Today is a good example of that kind of day. 60 and sunny. Ah, how I miss it. I'm just sayin'.
I like to grab a sandwich at Chik-Fil-A when visiting Orlando for work. But now that it's known that the company promotes inequality, I'll pass next time. And I suggest to every reader of PTT to RESEARCH and decide for themselves if eating at the fast food establishment is appropriate.
Joe Manganiello soon could be taking flight as Superman in Christopher Nolan's reboot of the comic book franchise. Wearing spandex isn't as good as going naked (as he does in HBO's True Blood), but it's close.
Apparently now that I'm turning 40, the AARP considers me a possible customer. Sorry to inform you AARP, but I've got a few more years before I need your services. So bug off double A with an R and a P.
Ricky Martin is going on tour. April 19th, he'll be in Chicago. I can't think of a better way to spend a Tuesday night in Spring.
RuPaul's Drag Race didn't disappoint in its Monday night premiere. Not only does the show make you laugh out loud with its campy queens, but it's great to see the prize money and ratings soar. Season 3 opened to a 33% increase over last year with almost 500,000 viewers. Now, that may not seem like a lot compared to the Jersey Shore that scores almost 9,000,000, but you have to remember the show is on a gay network. So congratulations Ru!
I've wanted to go to St. Barts for a few years. But now that I've watched how the planes land, I'm reconsidering the island as a destination. Check out the video below and decide for yourself if crashing into the ocean is worth a week of sun in the fun - stop, reverse that, fun in the sun.
I found out today that my hopes of spraying our 125 year old cottonwood tree with Florel to eliminate the fluffy stuff this spring is a lost cause. And any injectables are questionable at best. Charlie from Care of Trees actually recommended I use the money to hire someone to come every day or so to clean up the mess. "Great idea," I replied. But unfortunately, that doesn't eliminate the cotton from sticking to the house. All of which means we'll look like the Addams Family mansion for a few weeks in May.
Because some have been surprised by the unfortunate news of Chris' mom passing, he wanted me to post the letter below. Also, in lieu of cards or any other sincere thoughts, he also wanted the money you'd spend to be forwarded to the Hospice that took care of his mom. Even a few dollars, the cost of a card, is appreciated by the Kansas City Hospice Center.
It's 11:08 p.m. on Tuesday night and Jason Statham is on The Tonight Show. He's one sexy man - shaved head and all (and when I write all, I mean all).
If you're like me, and you have trouble sleeping, you might be interested to learn about tart cherry juice. I was told the liquid supports brain function and healthy sleep patterns (in addition to joint health to help arthritis and gout). So I started drinking 8 oz. in the morning and at night. Sure enough, I'm sleeping better. I still wake-up around 2 or 3 a.m., but my sleep is more intense - with dreams happening almost every night.
We're trying to reduce our carbs past 7 p.m. So today, after returning from an interview in Oak Brook, I decided to steam cauliflower and garlic for mashing. If done properly, it comes close to tasting like mashed potatoes. However, for some reason, the water evaporated while boiling leaving a burnt pot that filled the air, and cauliflower, with a foul smell. All of which means I can't eat the smashed veggie. I wasn't that much of a fan before, now "fo shizzle" not so much.
Dolce & Gabbana's latest gym campaign. If only one would stumble into my gym - perhaps the dude in yellow with the towel. I'd be more motivated for sure.
As I'm sitting here glancing through photos from a party in Paris, I'm reminded just how old those Europeans can look. They may be fashionistas, but their partying ways aren't kind to their youthful appearance. On the other hand, for those of us turning 40, it helps us to look younger (when visiting Europe) without undergoing expensive surgery.
Apparently Jay Cutler, the quarterback for the Bears, got hurt in their loss today to Green Bay. So he opted not to play the majority of the game. Twitter is now ablaze over Knee Gate because Cutler stood on the sidelines, walked around and no doctors could be seen nursing him back to health. The city looks determined to blame someone for the loss - and it looks like Mr. Cutler is taking the fall.
Chris and I called it an early day at D.S. Tequila. We had a great time with friends, but decided 30 minutes into the game was enough. So now I'm at home watching the NFC Championship - with the surround sound speakers working overtime. It's amazing how I can hear through one of the speakers over my head random spectators yelling while at the game. I'm just sayin'.
I'm not a football fan. But because the Bears play today with the hopes of going to the SuperBowl in two weeks, I'm heading to D.S. Tequila to hang with the gays while occasionally watching the game. Go Bears!
People are too obsessed with self-promotion on FB. But some use it as a way to make us all laugh and keep us informed - like this friend's posting from tonight. He wrote, "Best received text message of 2011 so far: Just left the world's most awkward 3some. At least there was a view of Central Park."
We didn't have any plans tonight, so we ventured out to Pei Wei for some Ginger Chicken with Brown Rice. If you have the quick casual Asian restaurant cook your chicken in broth vs. oil, the meal only has 10 grams of fat, 57 grams of protein and around 600 calories (excluding the rice). Because HomeGoods was next door, we then decided to pop by to hunt down toilet brush holders for the bathrooms in the house. We found three (forgot the 4th). Nothing like a crazy Saturday night of Chinese food and toilet brushes!
Spartacus returned Friday night to Starz. But Spartacus - Gods of the Arena is a prequel to the original series. So there's new characters to watch - in all their naked glory. Set your DVRs for some cheap porn.
I've said it once, and I'll say it again - I love the current state of radio. Pop/dance is THE style of choice from Lady Gaga to Flo Rida. All of which means if you're looking to make a comeback, turn to the hit makers who rule the charts with their beat heavy productions - i.e. Max Martin, Dr. Luke and RedOne. And that's exactly what Jennifer Lopez did for her new single, On the Floor. Sure, RedOne apparently stole his own production from Kat Deluna (Party O'Clock), but he's hit a homerun for the new American Idol judge. The whispy chorus intro is perfect for Ms. Lopez, and the "la, la, las" are an easy way to create sing-a-long melodies. If you haven't heard the song, check it out below.
I'd call our State Farm representative Beth more often if she could deliver someone as hot as Mehcad Brooks to my front door. Check him out in all his shirtless glory below. The pants aren't half bad either.
I'm reminded today that some aren't aware of cell phone etiquette - specifically if your call is dropped while talking. Know the person who INITIATED the call should call back. It eliminates any waiting and "busy" signals (when's the last time you heard a busy signal?)
Rafael Nadal is the new face of Emporio Armani's underwear line. Interesting enough, you can see how much the photos are altered by comparing the "behind the scenes" shot with that of the campaign's first big photo release. Obviously one is way better.
Now that PV is just weeks away, I've got to watch my diet a little more closely. As I sat in my friend's hot tub in SoBe, I felt the jets wiggling my back fat - and that's not fun. So it's all about eating every few hours, healthy carbs, high protein, with good fats. My favorite of the moment is low fat Greek yogurt, with a drizzling of low glycemic blue agave, sprinkled with Ancient Grains cereal. I'm finishing a bowl right now - and I could eat another, and another and another. Though, that would be counterproductive.
I caught a few minutes of the new American Idol tonight. My first impression was that Steve Tyler's screeching is going to get old - fast. Did I miss Simon? Not really. J Lo is breath of fresh air - perhaps because she glows more than the sun. And Randy, he's Randy.
We all hope time is good to us. In the case of Johnny from Grease 2, it looks like time bitched slapped him with a fierce hand. I suppose it's a bit startling to me because I haven't seen him in years. I'm sure someone will say the same to me in three decades.
My mom the other day mentioned she was jumping on Skype. Unless I have hair and make-up, with the perfect lighting, I'm not joining her. I'm not a big fan of video chats because they seem to enhance all of the ugly qualities I'm trying to hide. In the words of Jonny Nogerelli from Grease 2, "I've got a rep to protect."
Because I can't fly flags at half-mast, and I'm not sure how to make PTT go black, I'll instead stop blogging today, January 18th, out of respect for the passing of Chris' mom (she did, after all, read the blog every now and then). So no cool videos. No witty observations. No half naked men.
After more than a week in hospice, Chris' mom finally passed away. Goodbye Betty. You meant the world to the Young boys. They are who they are because of you. And for that I thank you.
Liam McIntyre has just been named the new lead in the Starz drama series, Spartacus. From the photo, he's no Andy Whitfield (who had to bow out due to cancer). Network executives liked his acting, but have asked him to bulk up for the role. Let's see what a few steroids will do.
I've found my shoe pick for fall 2011. Jimmy Choo just unveiled his new line of footwear for men. Think Converse meets modern British style with hints of Italian craftsmanship. I'd better start saving now.
It's nice having PTT readers submitting content they find humorous. So thanks to my friend Hekk in Chi-town, check out Ken Lee as performed on Bulgaria's Music Idol. It's not that unusual for most of us to get a few words wrong while belting out a Mariah tune. But in this case, I'd say the contestant should have done her homework.
Christian Bale over Geoffrey Rush? Really? I don't agree. I do believe, as stated before, that Bale has amazing hair however.
I thought it could be entertaining to snark as the Globes unfold - first the Red Carpet on E! followed by the show. I won't be as detailed as Nikki Finke from deadlinehollwood.com, for example, but a few fun remarks will make for interesting reading tomorrow (I hope). So, away we go...
Yes, I went to a wine tasting party last night. More to come. Tonight, I'm not off to a dinner party at some South Beach mansion on the harbor. I'm not sure what to expect - hopefully not some fancy affair where I can't breath. More to come.
Today, while running on the beach, I passed two hotties. One big, all American blonde (my favorite) and another more "modelesque" with great hair. Both made me feel a bit flabby.
One of the best reasons to watch Saturday Night Live this season (and there aren't many) is to catch The Miley Cyrus Show. "Cause, you know, it's pretty cool."
Thanks to blog contributor Hekk, I READ that "It's okay to be fat." Of course, this opinion is stated by "big girl" and not a gay man. We know better. Because in the gay community, it's quite the opposite. If you're fat, you're shunned to the corner - only to be reintroduced to society when you have a glistening six pack.
Yesterday was a long day. I woke-up at 3:30, grabbed a cab by 4:30, was in Minneapolis by 7:30, had meetings until 2, returned to the airport, waited for my delayed flight, flew back to Chicago, ran through the airport, caught my plane to Miami, traveled three hours, landed in Miami at 10, and finally rested at 11. So, needless to say, because I didn't want to check baggage at any part throughout the day, my suitcase was fairly full. All of which means I didn't have room for my pre-workout beverage of choice. So today, before heading to Crunch fitness in South Beach (story to come), I tried Pom's new coffee beverage - specifically the Vanilla blend.
I realized I needed money for the cleaning staff tomorrow. So I drive to the Bank of America up the street. I park my car, bounce inside to grab some cash, and out I go. I'm guessing it took all of one minute. As I was jumping in my car, I see behind me a city parking employee with her electronic ticketing machine. I drive away thinking, "Did she just give me a ticket?" So I swing around and find her as she's walking up the street to ask her so I'm dwelling over it until tomorrow.
Illinois just passed a major tax hike. So now we jump from 3% personal tax to 5%. Nothing like working harder to bring home less. Here's an idea - how about reduce spending? I'm sure we could go into the budget and select a few areas that don't need the cash. I'm just sayin'.
For all of you wondering about Chris' mom, I'm sad to report she took a turn for the worse this week. So, in short, they're moving her to hospice to make her as comfortable as possible in her last few days. He's currently in Kansas City and will be over the next week or so. He's doing as well as expected - it's not easy for him and his brother as their mom raised them alone. Chris isn't one for sharing the information, or the attention that might come from the news, but I wanted to keep those of you who know him in the loop.
I grabbed Britney's new single, Hold It Against Me this morning. My blogging peeps bought the single in New Zealand and shared it with a select few of us so we could listen and comment. Now, 12 hours later, I can give what most likely will go against the norm. The Britney Spears track isn't groundbreaking, but the electro romp will connect with today's teens and gays - sending it up the charts.
I just watched Matt Leblanc's return to TV tonight in Showtime's Episodes. For starters, the show has promise. I'm sure I appreciate the program because of its Hollywood insider premise. In addition, Leblanc looks great - much better than his last years on Friends. The silver hair does him good. So here's to hoping the show finds an audience. I know I'll be back for episode two.
Maksim Chmerkovskiy will be the next Bachelor - in the Ukraine! Maybe if it's a ratings hit ABC will consider him for the next season of the TV show stateside. I'd watch. And I'm thinking most of you would also.
The clip below between two gay animations in the gym locker room is a bit long, but the dialogue is humorous at times. Check it out and "Work, work, work, work, work."
We adopted Murphy from a shelter because he was rejected by two homes - the first because the wife didn't want her gift and the second because he wasn't dander free. I was hoping because he was a labradoodle, that he wouldn't shed. Turns out he must be a first generation because I see his hair all over the floor - all of which explains why the second home couldn't keep him. So now it looks like we'll have even more hair in our home. The vacuum, and my nerves, will be working overtime for the next 15-20 years.
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