Pedro Pascal’s gay romance update, Ricky Martin’s jaw-dropping beach pics, Cyndi Lauper goes off

It’s Monday (again). A lot happened over the weekend. Here’s just some of what you might have missed…

EMMY SAYS NO: Despite Heated Rivalry being the buzziest show of the year and its recent win of a Peabody, the gay hockey romance series has absolutely no chance of garnering any Emmy nominations this fall for one simple reason and the Television Academy isn’t budging. [Vulture]

FORBIDDEN LOVE: The new documentary Bernstein’s Wall uncovers the secret letters between legendary composer Leonard Bernstein and his mentor Aaron Copeland, as they describe feelings of sexual desire between the two men. [People]

FASHION FIX: From Luke Evan’s bulging jock to Harvey Guillén’s corset, check out all the fiercest fits of the week. [Queerty]

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NOT THE POPE OF GREENWICH VILLAGE: Despite initially sticking to his predecessor’s more progressive stance on LGBTQ+ Catholics, Pope Leo spoke out against Germany’s Cardinal Reinhard Marx, who had instructed priests to give formal blessings for same-sex couples. [Newsweek]

MAGIC MIKE: Golfer Michael Brennan showed off his muscles with shirtless shot at the Zurich Classic. [Outsports]

THAT’S A WRAP: Pedro Pascal’s upcoming gay romantic drama De Noche, which co-stars Top Gun: Maverick hunk Danny Ramirez, has officially finished filming. The movie is directed by out filmmaker Todd Haynes and was originally supposed to star Joaquin Phoenix, who abruptly quit the project days before filming was expected to start.

I AM CAIT: “Trans Judas” Caitlyn Jenner filed court documents requesting access to her late BFF and manager Sophia Hutchins’ Apple ID claiming she needs it for business reasons. This comes after the 76-year-old Keeping Up With the Kardashians star fought to get more than $400K she claimed Hutchins’ still owed her. [TMZ]

UNITED WE STAND: The gay West Hollywood family targeted by a far-right influencer that lead to a physical altercation has received more than $175K in donations for their legal defense fund. [WehoTimes]

WICKED RUN: Cynthia Erivo ran the London marathon in 3 hours and 21 minutes and you’ll never guess what song they played as she crossed the finish line. [USA Today]

HEAD OVER HEELS: Ricky Martin gave fans an update of his stay in the South of France that included shots of his gorgeous face, shirtless chest and, of course, his bare feet. He’s doing the Lord’s work.

PROTECT LGBTQ+ KIDS: In a new interview, Elliot Page spoke out about the “shame” and loneliness of growing up as a queer child. [People]

SHANTAY YOU STAY: Drag queens mocked MAGA figures like Erika Kirk in jaw-dropping parody event that raised over $25K for ACLU. [LGBTQ Nation]

TRUE COLORS: Queen Cyndi Lauper put a heckler in their proper place after they attempted to interrupt her Las Vegas concert. Lauper kept it calm, cool and collected with just enough of that native New Yorker sass.

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