Ricky Martin’s ab check, Rosie eviscerates Jeff Bezos’ wedding, Ian McKellen’s pop star era

 A lot happened over the weekend. Here’s just some of what you might have missed…

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

LOVE AND PRIDE: Elliot Page seemingly debuted his relationship with Overcompensating star Julia Shiplett by sharing a photo together on Instagram. [ABC News]

RAINBOW FAMILY: Real Housewives of Orange County stars Heather Dubrow and husband Dr. Terry Dubrow opened up about feeling “chosen” to be the parents of three LGBTQ+ kids and how they want to use their platform to change hearts and minds and show how to be supportive parents. [E! Online]

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INDEPENDENT SPIRIT: Dylan O’Brien discussed how the overproliferation of reboots and other big blockbuster films in Hollywood lead him to work on Ponyboi and championing new independent voices/filmmakers like River Gallo. [The Hollywood Reporter]

OH RICKY YOU’RE SO FINE: In case you were wondering, 53-year-old Ricky Martin gets hotter with every passing day.

WOKE WEDDING: Rosie O’Donnell said Jeff Bezos lavish wedding “turned my stomach” in a no-holds barred takedown of the Amazon CEO, his bride Lauren Sanchez and the guests (including Oprah) who attended the Venice nuptials. [Substack]

PRIDE POULTRY: This “Chick-feel-Gay” restaurant pop-up served fried chicken sandwiches & donated proceeds to Black, trans organization. [LGBTQ Nation]

NASHVILLE QUEERS: There’s been a sea change in country music which a slew of artists coming out in recent years, including Ty Herndon, Chris Housman, The Kentucky Gentlemen and Brothers Osborne’s TJ Osborne. The process has been especially powerful considering the industry’s conservative roots. [Billboard]

UNITED WE STAND: The convicted felon president’s Hungarian authoritarian bestie Vikor Orban banned Pride in Budapest and it blew up in his face as tens of thousands of citizens took to the streets in support of LGBTQ+ rights making it the largest turnout at Pride in the country ever. More of this energy in the US, please!

WATCH WHAT HAPPENS: Andy Cohen kicked off NYC Pride in Empire State style. [GayCities]

WHO WEARS SHORT SHORTS: Apologies to the those fond of 5 inch inseams or less, GQ has mandated that this summer’s proper short length grazes the knees and flows loosely around your thighs. It’s a culotte summer, gays! [GQ]

MATCH POINT: There are 2 out women’s players and 0 gay men at Wimbledon, continuing a long pattern. [Outsports]

ROCK ICON: Sir Ian McKellen, 86, made a surprise appearance during Scissor Sisters’ set at Glastonbury Music Festival and performed his spoken-word contribution to the band’s 2010 single “Invisible Light.”

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