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Monday Music: Rest in Peace, Gladys Horton

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Going mainstream was not to be the fate of The Marvelettes, although the women racked up quite a few hits for Motown. "Please Mr Postman" on Motown label Tamla was the first number one record released by Berry Gordy, written by Gladys Horton. It topped both Pop and R'n'B charts. The album released with it as the title song had a drawing of a mailbox, instead of the Marvelettes. Albums were not wont to depict black faces at the time. Perhaps one of the reasons that the Marvelettes played third to both Supremes and Vandellas was that their crossover appeal was limited. Still they, along with the Shirelles, Chantels and Spector's ladies, are an integral part of what has been called the "Girl Group Sound." The three women on this album are all original Marvellettes: Wanda, Gladys and Katherine. After this Gladys took leave and was soon followed by Katherine. Gladys was 23 years old when she sang lead on "I Know Better" -- all grown up. She was some

Your Sunday Stud: Rob Wilson

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DNA Picked up on him, as did AllHotMen.com. No surprise there. Well, if they can, so can we! We're pretty sure NY loved him back. As you can see, what's not to love.

Goodnight Beefcake from Kevin McDermott

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Saturday Beefcake Foreplay

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Saturday Beefcake Dessert

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Saturday Beefcake: Secondo Piatto, Something Not So Italian

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The main course is the secondo piatto , or the second plate . Here is something very enjoyable. easy and very tasty. Orange Juice, fresh, one cup Chile Sauce, one half cup Bell Pepper, one, sliced Mustard, one teaspoon Garlic, one clove, chopped Soy Sauce, two tablespoons Molasses, one tablespoon Mandarin Orange, slices, two or three Chicken, one, cut up Olive Oil Oven, pre-heated 350F 1. Brown the chicken parts 2. Place the parts in a baking dish. 3. Add all the ingredients. 4. Bake for 45 minutes, turning from time to time A little spicy morsel to munch on; chicken with an edge, so to speak.

Saturday Beefcake: Primo Piatto, Something Italian

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This is one of the best recipes for pasta you can find. The Primo Piatto , literally first plate , is quite often pasta. Spaghetti al Brandy Spaghetti, 400 grams (one pound) Baked Ham, 100 grams (quarter pound) Parmigiano, grated, 50 grams (a couple of tablespoons) Butter, 50 grams Onion, one, small, chopped Heavy Cream, eight ounces Granny Smith Apple, one half, chopped flour, cognac, coarse salt, ground pepper 1. Melt the butter in a large pan, adding a teaspoon of flour 2. Add the onion and the apple. 3. Cover and cook over a low flame. This needs to be cooked slowly. Stir and mix the ingredients from time to time. 4. In the meantime, cook your pasta. 5. When the onion mixture is lucent, sprinkle it with cognac and let it evaporate. 6. Add the cream and the parmigiano. 7. Cook it on a high flame for a minute or two. 8. Salt. Pepper. 9. Once the pasta is tossed with the sauce, garnish with strips/sticks of cooked ham. There are variations with this recipe.

Your Saturday Beefcake Matinee: Courtesy of Datalounge

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Joe Manganiello and Armie Hammer-lovers? The True Blood hunk and the Winklevoss twins guy spent Christmas together. Hammer [actually it was Manganiello] told someone at the E! After Party that Hammer's mommy even gave him special pjs to wear. He said they're really close friends. They're both around 6'5", easy to spoon with and everything. Could it be possible they're actually LOVERS? Excuse me, I have to rub one out now.

Your Saturday Beefcake Kevin McDermott Moment: Luciano!

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That moment was brought to you by Nature!

Your Saturday Beefcake Rising and Shining

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The top two are from the excellent photographer Kevin McDermott. Reveille.

Friday Feature: Gregory Nalbone

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Birdland’s Jim Caruso praises Gregory Nalbone for the gift of his “rangy, sweet-sounding tenor voice” that he uses “sensitively for dramatic effect.” Nalbone debuts his new cabaret show, “Love is in the Air: Songs of Romance & Passion,” which has a range of pieces from standards to contemporary pop/ rock. He is accompanied by pianist David Schaefer, with Saadi Zain on bass and Russ DiBona on drums. Metropolitan Room, 34 W. 22nd St. Feb. 6, 7 p.m. Admission is $20, with a two-drink minimum.

Gay Thursday: Men Together

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The Wednesday Word: Love Out Loud VI

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We are pleased to announce that POZ and We Love Soaps have joined forces in presenting the sixth annual Love Out Loud at Prohibition 503 Columbus Ave (near 84th) in New York City's upper west side on May 11, 2011 from 5:30pm to 9:00pm. Stay tuned for updates and save the date. Love Out Loud is a fund-raising event staged to benefit AIDS Walk New York. Past attendees have included Ilene Kristen, Thorsten Kaye, Matt Walton, and Chris Meloni among many other stars from stage and television.

Tuesday Talent: Linda Purl

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Feinstein's at Loews Regency, presents television and stage star LINDA PURL on January 26 and 27, 2011 at 8:30 PM. Mention code Purl11 for special all inclusive $75.00 and $100.00 show/dining packages. The club is located at Regency Hotel 540 Park Avenue at 61st Street For ticket reservations and club information, please call (212) 339-4095 or visit us online at Feinsteinsatloewsregency.com and TicketWeb.com. Noted critic Rex Reed called her show “an hour of seamless enchantment. She has an impressive range, perfect intonation and awesome phrasing.” In her diverse stage show, Ms. Purl will perform timeless standards (“Out Of This World,” “Come Rain or Come Shine”), popular theater songs (“Wouldn't It Be Loverly,” “Whistle a Happy Tune”), as well as Country Western classics with her own jazz feel. She will be joined by Music Director Tedd Firth and special guest vocalist Tom Wopat. Born in Connecticut and raised in Japan, Linda became the only foreigner to train at the Toho Gein

Monday Music with Mighty Kate

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New York Songstress Mighty Kate's first official Music Video of her song, "To Yesterday" from new album MIGHTY KATE (available now on iTunes). Filmed and directed by Mickey Fisher.

Your Sunday Stud: Trevor Adams

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From his Facebook fan page: Trevor Adams was born and raised in Houston, Trevor grew up with one brother, whose learning disabled, a stressed single parent Mother and a Father who was an alcoholic. Although things were challenging Trevor did have the privilege to start organized sports at a relatively young age. He was on the swim team at the age of five until age twelve, his winning times qualified him for the all-star team (a local championship for athletes). Trevor also enjoy the pleasures of baseball for three years, basketball and football while in middle school and tennis while in High School. He has appeared in a movie ( My Guaranteed Student Loan , Fall 2011) and is working on another for early next year and has a major commercial campaign to launch. Trevor currently works as a Fitness Trainer/Marketing Director and co-owns his own gym. He also owns his own production company, (reviving Broadway shows and producing them locally) and is co-producing his next film. He promotes hi

Ending Beefcake Broadcast Day

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Saturday Beefcake Foreplay

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Gettin' Beefier with Saturday Beefcake

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Thanks to James Beard Foundation: Barolo-Braised Short Ribs with Creamy Asiago and Sage Polenta Brett McKee Oak Steakhouse Charleston, SC Braised Short Ribs: 2 tablespoons olive oil 2 pounds flanken-style short ribs Salt and freshly ground black pepper, to taste 1 carrot, peeled and chopped 1 stalk celery, chopped 1/2 medium yellow onion, chopped 2 garlic cloves, sliced very thin 2 tablespoons tomato paste 1 cup Barolo wine 1 cup canned whole tomatoes, crushed by hand 1/2 cup veal or beef stock 1/4 bunch thyme 1/4 bunch rosemary 1/4 bunch oregano Polenta: 3 cups whole milk 2 cups polenta 2 cups chicken stock 1/2 cup grated parmesan cheese 1/4 cup grated Asiago cheese 2 leaves sage, finely chopped 1 sprig of thyme, leaves removed Salt and freshly ground pepper, to taste Method: To prepare the short ribs, preheat oven to 375ºF. In a large Dutch oven, heat the olive oil over high heat. Season the ribs with salt and pepper and cook on both sides until brown, about 2 minutes on each side. R