r/datalounge • u/DL__TAW0515 • 3h ago
r/datalounge • u/MysteriousGoldDuck • 1d ago
The Lanai - Week of August 31, 2026
This has worked out great so far, so let's continue. Please upvote the thread when you get a chance.
Also, this thread now sorts newest first by default. Thanks for the feedback in recent weeks. Please continue to share feedback.
Reminder that the Lanai is a post/thread for random chitchat and talk about whatever mundane stuff you'd like. It's a chill space.
In general, please add new posts/threads to the actual subreddit when you want to talk about topics with the DL subreddit. That keeps everything fresh and interesting.
IOW, this is not intended as a substitute for "Eldergays,", question threads, TV/book discussions, and other lighter posts where we get to know each other. This is just a special little side addition to hang out and chat. Say whatever you'd like.
Thank you!
r/datalounge • u/mildlycustard • 1d ago
DataLounge Backup
Hi all,
I've launched a read-only archive of DataLounge as it stood on 30 July 2026:
I kept seeing people ask for a viewable backup of DL, and with nothing in sight I decided to make one. It seemed a shame to lose that much gay history off the internet, and it was a fun thing to build.
It holds 858,150 threads and 30,395,499 posts, from 11 August 1998 through to the last post at 4:57pm on the final day.
I've had some fun with the look (including fake RealJock ads) If you'd rather read without the nostalgia, there's a reader link in the footer that turns the ads and the wallpaper off.
The site is pulled together by cross-referencing a few remaining sources. It's read-only (so no accounts or posting), but you can star posts to help surface them to the front-page.
I'm not at all affiliated with DataLounge, so we'll see how long this site survives. There's also an address on the About page I'll act on for any post removal request.
It's running on a small server, so it may groan a bit if everyone arrives at once. Let's pray it doesn't crash (although that might help with the nostalgic authenticity).
Would love any feedback, or feature requests.
EDIT:
Thank you for all of the kind words! I'm glad you all love it.
I've updated the site slightly to improve things like search and stars, and to add a donors section:
https://www.caftancloset.com/sponsors
Also, I for those at PB: I had no idea about Caftan Lounge, and I am in fact, not Mediapolis.
Lastly, I am open to feedback – I've a few requests about exportable threads, save lists, as well as being able claim old posts (with signatures) and even to enable posting. At this stage, I'm hesitant to do anything which could land me in trouble so this would require much more consideration, or a blessing from Muriel that I don't have.
r/datalounge • u/ThoughtMadeOfFluff • 11h ago
Best, worst, dishiest and/or trashiest celebrity memoir you've read?
Which one(s) did you love?
Which one(s) served up cup after cup of steaming hot tea?
Which one(s) proved to be hugely disappointing for one reason or another?
And has anyone here actually read Goop's book?
Go!
r/datalounge • u/DiaryOfAMovieLover • 5h ago
With a singing voice like Lauren Bacall's, one wonders how she became a Broadway Musical star in the 70s. "Hearts Not Diamonds", croaks out Betty Bacall as Maureen Stapleton winces
youtube.comr/datalounge • u/ScandalOZ • 2h ago
Moulin Rouge Final Curtain Call, Final Number & Speeches 8/30/26
youtube.comr/datalounge • u/Glum_Custard_8145 • 13h ago
Lionel Richie in ICU
pagesix.comWhat is “slight dehydration“ a euphemism for?
r/datalounge • u/MysteriousGoldDuck • 3h ago
Cher Slams Son Elijah Blue Allman’s Wife Over ‘Quest for Money’ in New Court Filing
Cher is speaking out against her daughter-in-law in court as she continues her fight to appoint a guardian for her son Elijah Blue Allman amid legal and mental health troubles.
The pop legend, 80, filed a supplemental brief in Los Angeles court on Aug. 28 arguing against the potential appointment of Marieangela King-Allman, claiming that she is only involving herself in the situation for fame and money.
Cher Slams Son Elijah Blue Allman’s Wife Over ‘Quest for Money’ in New Court Filing
r/datalounge • u/Spare-Action-1014 • 1d ago
Jaime Pressly asked multiple times to leave hotel lobby: report
nydailynews.com“Out of sorts” actor Jaime Pressly was reportedly asked to leave a California hotel days before missing her GalaxyCon appearance in San Jose.
The 49-year-old “My Name is Earl” star created a stir by loudly hurling obscenities into her phone while drinking booze at the Signia by Hilton San Jose on Thursday near the convention center the fan event, according to TMZ.
She was heard telling whoever was on the call “You are the best husband I have ever divorced and you are good to our kids” before security guard approached her.
Pressly was said to have ignored them at first and signaled for the workers to wait while she continues her conversation. After the call she reportedly complained about the guards to a woman attending a wedding at the hotel before getting another phone call.
“We’re done,” a guard reportedly said before indicating to Pressly that she should leave the property.
A short time later, the mother of three attempted to reenter the hotel looking to order another drink, but was rebuffed. TMZ said security was told Pressly made unwanted physical contact with another guest, who’s believed to have been the woman attending the wedding.
“Sources familiar with the situation” told TMZ that Pressly was acting oddly because she was dealing with family matters.
She pleaded no contest to a misdemeanor DUI in 2011 and served no jail time, according to E!
Pressly has twin sons with her longtime boyfriend Hamzi Hijazi, according to People. She also has a son with music producer Eric Cubiche. She was married to entertainment lawyer Simran Singh from 2009 to 2011. They have no kids.
Her representatives didn’t respond to TMZ’s report.
r/datalounge • u/ScandalOZ • 1h ago
Names We Used To Make Fun Of People When We Were Kids
I was trying to think of someone's name recently and had a memory of when I was a kid and we would call someone Pertwee which was basically calling them a nerd before there was such a thing. "Hey look at old Pertwee over there tripping over his own feet"
Any names or phrases like this from when you were a kid you don't hear anymore?
r/datalounge • u/TomJones998 • 22h ago
Remembering Princess Diana 29 Years Later. ❤️🪽
galleryr/datalounge • u/Ok-Local138 • 1d ago
Favorite Almodovar?
I feel like no other filmmaker gets gay camp more than Pedro. What's your favorite film/moment?
r/datalounge • u/Legitimate_Payment_5 • 1d ago
Choose Your Fighter—MAGA Edition
I mean…these are all genius but business casual gollum slays me.
r/datalounge • u/TomJones998 • 23h ago
A lovely tribute today at Kensington Palace
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Yeegads it was on this very day, 29 yrs ago, that this radiant Princess left us
r/datalounge • u/Most-Faithlessness64 • 23h ago
The 1982 murder of an Irish gay man became Dublin's Stonewall moment
youtube.comDeclan Flynn was attacked and killed in Fairview Park in Dublin, Ireland. His murder is seen as the catalyst for the LGBTQ Pride movement in Ireland. His death came about as a result of a series of beatings meted out to gay men in Dublin who used Fairview Park as a meeting place at the time.
In-depth documentary an intimate look at his life and the circumstances surrounding his death-
r/datalounge • u/MysteriousGoldDuck • 1d ago
What old DL threads did you think you'd never see again but are now glad to see again?
Thanks to mildlycustard's work of course: DataLounge Backup : r/datalounge
r/datalounge • u/Outrageous-Dark-1719 • 1d ago
Mel Gibson Apologizes for Mocking Sign Language Interpreter at Backlash Grows: ‘Thoughtless Idiocy’ With ‘No Intended Maliciousness’
variety.comr/datalounge • u/TomJones998 • 1d ago
This Fox Interviewer
Yeegads…’Tales From the Crypt’ anyone?!
r/datalounge • u/Naughtgunnalie • 1d ago
Matthew Vines Reveals Why More Gay Men Are Rejecting “Queer”
youtube.comlong but good video. Click 10:05 for a brief explanation of the issue.
r/datalounge • u/nekkichi • 12h ago
A Dylan Mulvaney White House tribute act Laura Loomer accuses former token MAGA homosexual Milo Yiannopoulos of attacking Charlie Kirk’s appearance after his death and joining Candace Owens to attack Erika
aol.comr/datalounge • u/DiaryOfAMovieLover • 1d ago
BRAVO is Proud to Present"THE HELEN LAWSON MIDNIGHT SPECIAL"
After being locked up for indecent exposure, Helen Lawson is back on TV, ready to entertain the public with all of her fondly remembered songs like "I'll Plant My Own Tree" and more. Featured guests: Michael Feinstein shows off his Puppeteering skills with LIZA!!!, Frankie Grande (Ariana said no), Charo shows up to shake off her maracas and Shawn Mendes will get to share the stage with La Lawson and perform "I Will Always Love You" as a late tribute to Dolly Parton.
r/datalounge • u/One-Context7569 • 1d ago
Has anyone ever been to Dollywood? Is it worth a visit?
r/datalounge • u/EggCreative787 • 1d ago
Just rewatched There's Something Wrong With Aunt Diane.
It's a really great documentary.
Some serious denial in that family. I wonder how they're all doing now, it's been 17 years now.
