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I'm sure his 'coming out' will have the same impact as Clive Davis' did when he was around the same age. IIRC, didn't Joan Rivers hint at him being gay years after she was fired from FOX ? I could've sworn she was the one who said it publicly.

A male escort testified in court yesterday, Diddy's first day of his criminal trial. The escort described experiences which began about a decade ago, when he was first hired by Dissy to have sex with his girlfriend Cassie, and Diddy would sit in the corner and watch while masturbating. From there, the experiences went to a threesome which he was having sex with both Cassie and Diddy (from what he described). His name is Daniel Phillip, but there are no photos of this guy I can find (I Google his name and dozens of men named 'Daniel Phillip' show up). Does anyone know who he is and if he ever advertised on RM ? Curious if he's a familiar face which we may have discussed here. (For the record, one report quoted Phillip as earning 'thousands of dollars' from Diddy to show up at one of his 'freak-offs').

Apparently, this guy is also married.

Thanks for clearing that up about him being a client - the article on the other forum was heavily edited, apparently (and I dodn't read it above, figuring it was the same thing).

A year after her death in 2014, her daughter Melissa inherited it, and sold the place to Prince Mohammed bin Fahd Al Saud for $24 million (it listed at $28M). After some serious renovations (he didn't really like Rivers' style) he put it on the market in January, 2021 for $38M. In June, 2023, he cut the price to $34.5M. In January 2024, after three years on the market and no interest from buyers, he took it off the market. This past January, it went back on the marker with a $10M price cut - it's now listed at $28M, the original price her daughter Melissa listed it at ten years ago. As you can see from the listing below, the renovations have 'calmed' the interior quite a bit. Not a place Marie Antoinette would call home. Upper East Side penthouse owned by Joan Rivers back on market after $10M price cut WWW.6SQFT.COM A regal triplex penthouse on the Upper East Side—formerly owned by Joan Rivers and now by a Saudi prince—is back on the market after a significant price cut.

There's plenty of discussion about this on another forum I belong to. Here are some valid points they made: 1. If he did the hiring, there is no indication of what gender the prostitute is. It could be male or female, no one knows. 2. There is a logical argument that he indeed was the prostitute - since he was caught in the 'ring'. Usually when identified as part of the 'ring', that means the person was one of the prostitutes. If he was a client, they would refer to him as 'one of the johns' arrested. 3. No one can believe he has to pay for a blowjob, so he must've been a provider.

He stated his rate. I agreed, and I told him which service I wanted from the menu he texted me.

True... but it should be in the provider's interest to grow his business with new clients, and the way to do that is to be more encouraging.

If his service was exceptional, then yes, I would have given him extra (I don't know if it would be $40 extra or less or even more, but it would have been something). If his service was 'as expected' or less, then no. The ball is always in their court (same with servers at a restaurant) - what they do with it is up to them.

BINGO ! This is so damn true. If these guys realized it's not about them, it's about the client they could make a lot of money. They're cute, sexy, hot bodies, and charging a premium as it is - yet know nothing about how the industry works.

Yesterday, I contacted a 'older' masseur I had my eye on for months, who has moved to my city. He's available seven days a week, from 10 am - 6 pm. I contacted him for a sensual one hour massage for sometime in the afternoon today (Mother's Day). I told him I found his ad on MF. He did respond about six hours later (fine) and sent me all the 'spa' services he offered at different rates (I didn't care since I knew what I wanted already when contacting him - but OK), and the cross-streets of where he lived (he works out of his apartment). I responded to him reiterating I wanted a one hour sensual massage, and I was familiar with his address - I live nearby. I think the info I was providing him showed I was a serious new client, and living so close, very possibly a potential regular. Again, I asked him if he was available in the afternoon, as I see his hours on Sunday are 10 am - 6 pm. He responded he could meet me at 11 am. I responded, "11 am won't work for me. Nothing after 1 pm ?" He responded with a solid "No". OK - so I responded back with "Perhaps I'll try for another day, or maybe next weekend." He responds with 'OK.' That's the end of our conversation. Maybe I'm seeing it differently, but if I was a provider and this potential client was texting me with interest and this info - and I could see he was serious and close by (as I mentioned above) - I would do my best to encourage the newbie to call again this week and book another afternoon. Instead of answering with just "OK" for an ending, I would say something along the lines of, 'Do any weekdays work for you ? I still have openings in the afternoon on Mondays and Tuesdays, if you want to come by' or 'Would you like to book next Sunday now, as I have the afternoon open at this time?' If he'd been encouraging that way, I would've booked something this week / weekend right away. Show me (a newbie) you want my business! Alas, I've lost interest in booking with him now. Who knows - maybe I'll regain some interest by the end of the week, depending on if there are any visitors (or not) whom I could book with, instead. But as a new provider who could've become my regular go-to, he didn't make a great first impression.

These guys are unreal. I'm thinking of writing an online blog or a book to help these 'businessmen' on how to succeed and provide a service, with my 20+ years in customer service (and previous life as a business owner for 24 years). One chapter would be how to attract and KEEP clients. I'm afraid the ones who need to read it simply won't. It's funny - I read every day on social media how another small business / restaurant in the neighborhood has failed and closed its doors after a year (or less). Of course, all the responses are 'it's the economy'. No, not exactly - a business owner can adapt to a fluctuating economy (I did for 24 years). It's the fact that these business owners know absolutely nothing about running a business and customer service. THAT'S their downfall. And I think that will be the downfall of this new generation of providers if they don't wise up.

I reached out to a traveler earlier today who I was interested in getting a massage from this afternoon. His price was $200 for the hour 'sensual' massage. Average rate for travelers in my area these days. When I confirmed the time for later today and the price, he told me there was a 20% 'gratuity' added (so today would be $240) since today was a holiday. What holiday, I asked ? He responded 'Mother's Day'. I let him know neither one of us were mothers, so why would he be considering this a holiday and add a gratuity for his time (if he wanted to celebrate with his mom, he should be with her and not clients). He wouldn't budge so I canceled. He texted back and said he'd drop the gratuity to 10% and I didn't respond - I'm done with him. Are these young, new providers serious about this as a business ? Are they structuring their business plan on a restaurant server today adding a 20% gratuity to the bill for a party of six or more ? He could've made an extra $200 today if he knew what he was doing.

Thanks everyone but nothing new to share since 10 - 20 years ago ?

He's traveling to my area in a few weeks (so he says, things could change) and I'm interested in meeting him. There are a few very old / locked threads on him from years ago. Anyone with recent experiences with him ? He seems my type for what I'm looking for these days - anyone can share info ? (Granted, he does look much older than his listed 57, but I'm fine with that). RayDaltonXXX - Male Escort, Gay massage - Wilton Manors | Rent.Men RENT.MEN RayDaltonXXX Gay Escort in Wilton Manors, Florida, available for Gay Escorting,Modeling,Available for videos. | Find all the best Male Escorts at Rent.Men

After I cancel my suscription at the end of this month, does anyone know if Amazon will start emailing me discounted offers to 'come back' like many companies do these days ? If they do, I'd consider it if the offer was worth it (I'm not talking '10%').

That's a rough 37. I'd have guessed early / mid 40s.

He's 85. They think now is a good time to sue him ?

The series is half way through its season and it's 'must see TV'. Flynn is a great addition to the cast (I first discovered him on 'How to Get Away With Murder' which he was totally wasted on the show). I wish some nudes of him would leak out !

For me, the list is endless. I haven't found a network sitcom funny in ages. I do enjoy 'Hacks' but that's not on network TV.

My subscription to Amazon ends on Memorial Day, and after nearly 10 years, I'm canceling. There is really nothing I watch on AP, and the shows I'm interested in are either for rent or to buy. As for the 'free 2 day shipping' - no matter what I purchase or when I purchase, it never comes on the second day - it always takes at least five days. So why bother ?

Same with me !!!!! I used to tell others how easy it was to follow WW. I really need to get my ass in gear and get back into the swing of things and copy what I ate each day 20 years ago. If it worked then, it could work today.

Thanks for sharing your story, too. Some things I want to comment on: 1. At my meetings, I'd say it was about 80% women ("lifetimers") and 20% men. I have to admit - the men seemed to shed the most weight the quickest. 2. Like you, I found it overall easy. When I tried to rejoin a few years ago, when Oprah took over, I didn't find it easy or consumer-friendly at all. Her 'zero points' plan (just about everything had zero points all of a sudden) her weight 'color plan', and the reliance on technology (scanning barcodes with your phone, 'zoom meetings' replacing in-person meetings, etc. just didn't cut it for me. It didn't hold my interest. I needed to 'write everything down' in front of me, and have one-on-one interactions (they never reopened the meeting spaces near me). The old saying - 'if it ain't broke don't fix it' - applies here (for me). 3. The story of your sister brings back memories. As you know, and for those who may not, nothing is forbidden with WW. Nothing. You can eat whatever you want BUT you have to count everything you put in your mouth. If you're allowed '30' points a day, and a croissant is 24 points, you can have that croissant in the morning for breakfast - just make sure you mark it off your daily points. And when you realize you only have 6 points left for the next 24 hours, you will be choosing more wisely. That said, it used to make me laugh out loud at the meetings when the over-weight women ('lifetime members, because after a decade they still couldn't reach their goal weight) would come into the Wednesday morning meeting and eat a Dunkin' Donut bagel sandwich with a Dunkin' frappe and complain 'they can't lose a pound'. No shit ? But that said, WW was there to make money - and they were making a ton of money off these women. Renewing their memberships every month, selling them every WW product they stocked in the store space, etc. These women were paying the bills to keep the space running (including the salaries of the 'coaches'), and WW were truly happy to see these women show up with their DD breakfast each week. They weren't going anywhere. The members who they were losing money on were members like me - who took it seriously, and determined to make it work. We went in, lost our weight, and that was it. Sure it was their goal to help us lose weight, but it didn't pay the bills.

I have a confession to make - 19 years ago, when I was in my early 40s, I joined WW on the rec of my PCP. He wanted me to lose 30 pounds, and highly recommended them as they were the only program endorsed by the American Heart Association (and I think that still holds true). So, Memorial Day weekend I joined up with a friend of mine (she needed to lose about 20 pounds, and dropped out of WW within weeks). I stuck with it - admittedly, the first few weeks were tough, but I stayed with it. And I took up Yoga and walking every night. At some point, it became 'easy' - knowing what to choose to eat, and writing it down in the 'point journal' each week. I went to weekly meetings, but never stood up to get the 'awards' for losing weight (Keychains, pins, etc.) - I didn't believe in that. But I liked the encouragement I got every week at the meeting space (which closed during the pandemic). The 'coaches' were very nice, and helpful. I slowly - but steadily - saw the weight come off, both at my weigh-in and in the mirror. By Columbus Day, I dropped 45 pounds - I was my high school weight. At the time, I had my store, and many customers noticed by mid-summer that I had lost weight. I remember one of the coaches at WW pulled me aside (she knew I owned a store and dealt with the public every day) and suggested when people commented on my weight loss, I should let them know upfront that it's 'intentional' and I was on WW. Otherwise, they may start a rumor that I was 'ill'. I'll never forget that. By Columbus Day, I lost 46 pounds and I was satisfied - so was the coach at WW and so was my PCP. He couldn't believe the transformation when he saw me for my 6 month followup. Slowly, though, within a couple of years, I did gain most of it back - then gradually all of it back and a little more. Then I added the 'COVID 19' and have yet to shed the 19 over five years. I've attempted to rejoin WW over the past 10 years and just couldn't get into it - it became confusing with 'zero points' plan. I truly feel the phone app and Oprah ruined it and I just couldn't adapt (I heard the same from others who had success 20 years ago). This past weekend, I found a shoe box with all my WW journals / points from 2006. I set it aside, and felt relieved - I am going to attempt to go back on it 'the old way' and copy everything I did back then.

Smokey Robinson is speaking out after he was accused in a civil lawsuit of sexual assault by four former employees. In a phone call with the Daily Mail on Wednesday, May 7, the Motown star, 85, briefly addressed the allegations put forth against him in a complaint filed in Los Angeles on Tuesday, May 6. "I am appalled," Robinson said, adding, "I can't speak about this right now." An attorney for the star did not immediately respond to PEOPLE's request for comment. The former Miracles frontman was accused of sexual battery, assault, false imprisonment, gender violence and creating a hostile work environment by four Jane Does who worked for the star and his wife Frances over a period of nearly 20 years. The complaint claimed Robinson “repeatedly forced his fingers and penis into their vaginas, causing severe and excruciating pain” without consent, and also alleged that he would use “physical barriers, force, threats of force” and more, such as locking his bedroom door, to prevent the women from leaving during the alleged assaults. Frances, whom Robinson married in 2002, is also named in the lawsuit, as the plaintiffs allege that she had “full knowledge of his prior acts of sexual misconduct” and “failed to take the appropriate corrective action” to prevent his “deviant misconduct,” even after settling cases with other women who experienced similar alleged assaults by Robinson. The plaintiffs — who all worked as housekeepers — also accuse the couple of failing to pay minimum wage and overtime. Smokey Robinson Speaks Out After He's Accused of Sexual Assault by Four Women in $50 Million Lawsuit PEOPLE.COM Smokey Robinson said he was "appalled" by the allegations of sexual assault leveled against him in a $50 million lawsuit filed by four former housekeepers.