Potential Cure for HIV Discovered
In a breakthrough that could potentially lead to a cure for HIV infection,
scientists have discovered a way to remove the virus from infected
cells, a study released Thursday said.
Friday, 06.29.2007 Jodie Foster Fights Gay Youth Suicide
Actress Jodie Foster has made a major financial donation to the Trevor
Project, a gay youth suicide prevention organization that provides a
24-hour suicide prevention helpline for gay and questioning youth.
Friday, 06.29.2007 Idol-Blake: I'm Not Gay
American Idol runner-up Blake Lewis was a guest on the Johnjay and Rich
radio show in Arizona on Wednesday morning and he denied rumors about
any kind of relationship with fellow contestant Chris Richardson.
Thursday, 06.28.2007 George Michael Refuses HIV Test
Gay superstar George Michael says he hasn't had an HIV test for at least
three years because he fears the result could come back as positive.
Thursday, 06.28.2007 Angela Bassett Joins Perry's "Madea"
Tyler Perry is a strong black woman - when he's cross-dressing as his
popular Madea character, that is, in movies like 'Diary of a Mad Black
Woman'.
Tuesday, 06.26.2007 Rosie Perez Puts on 'The Ritz'
Puerto Rican dynamo Rosie Perez is slated to play Googie in a revival of
Terrence McNally's hilarious comedy 'The Ritz', which will co-star Tony
nominee Kevin Chamberlin.
Tuesday, 06.26.2007 'Chorus Line' Revival Captured in New Documentary
The 1970s Broadway smash 'A Chorus Line' returned to the stage last year
for a 21st-century revival, and cameras were there to capture every step
of the difficult audition process.
Tuesday, 06.26.2007 Yes, It's Another 'Another Gay Movie'
If there were three 'American Pie' movies (not counting the made-for-DVD
installments), why shouldn't the even more sexually outrageous 'Another
Gay Movie' get another go-round?
Tuesday, 06.26.2007 New York's Heritage of Pride March
Fifth Avenue was alive with color and excitement as hundreds of thousands
turned out for the 38th annual New York Heritage of Pride Parade Sunday
June 24th, 2007.
Monday, 06.25.2007 Gay Kiss Blacked Out of NJ Yearbook
A photograph of a gay student kissing his boyfriend was blacked out of
every copy of the East Side High School's yearbook by Newark school
officials who decided it was inappropriate.
Monday, 06.25.2007 Wal-Mart Halts Support to Gay Groups
Wal-Mart, the world's largest retailer, has decided no longer to support
LGBT organizations after conservative Christian groups threatened a
boycott, and after some of its own employees expressed disapproval.
Friday, 06.22.2007 More Funds to Fight AIDS, Not Sex
The U.S. Senate Tuesday approved a bill that reduces funding for the Bush
supported abstinence education programs by $28.5 million while instead
providing approximately $31 million in additional funding for the Ryan
White Comprehensive AIDS Resources Emergency Act.
Thursday, 06.21.2007 Washington: They Should Have Fired T.R. Knight
Isaiah Washington, who played Dr. Preston Burke on ABC's hit series Grey's
Anatomy, told the Houston Chronicle Wednesday that T.R. Knight should have
been fired from the show and not him.
Thursday, 06.21.2007 Rosie's Not My Friend, Hasselbeck Says
In an interview with Access Hollywood scheduled to air Wednesday
afternoon, The View co-host Elisabeth Hasselbeck's breaks her silence on
her public falling out with former colleague, Rosie O'Donnell.
Wednesday, 06.20.2007 New York Assembly Approves Gay Marriage
The New York Assembly on Tuesday night approved a bill to allow same-sex
marriage in New York. The bill, which was sponsored by Rosie O'Donnell's
gay brother Daniel O'Donnell and supported by Gov. Eliot Spitzer, passed
with a 85-61 vote.
Wednesday, 06.20.2007 New York Gay Marriage Passes First Hurdle
The New York State Assembly's Judiciary Committee Monday passed a bill to
legalize same-sex marriage by a 16 - 5 margin. This was the first
important hurdle the bill would have to pass in order to become law.
Tuesday, 06.19.2007 Vivica A. Fox Has It 'Cover'-ed
Vivica A. Fox will soon be seen in 'Cover', a melodrama about a
church-going wife and mother who discovers not only that her husband is
living a secret gay life on the down-low, but that he has also infected
her with HIV.
Tuesday, 06.19.2007 Nathan Lane for President!
Nathan Lane and playwright David Mamet will pair up for 'November', a
political comedy about one day in the life of fictional American
president Charles Smith, a harried commander-in-chief.
Tuesday, 06.19.2007 Elvira Spooks Fox Reality
The bosomy and hilarious Elvira has always been a major gay icon, from her
double-entendre-heavy humor to her dedicated presence at Gay Pride
festivities nationwide. Now the Mistress of the Dark is launching 'The
Search for the Next Elvira', a new reality show on Fox Reality.
Tuesday, 06.19.2007 'Lagerfeld Confidential' Coming Soon
Chanel designer Karl Lagerfeld is a larger-than-life presence that should
always be followed by cameras. Now American audiences will get a peek
into his life with 'Lagerfeld Confidential', a new documentary slated to
open this October in the United States.
Tuesday, 06.19.2007 Jake Gyllenhaal's Broadway Debut
Jake Gyllenhaal may be making his Broadway debut this fall in a new play
loosely based on Howard Dean's 2004 campaign for the White House.
Gyllenhaal, who received an Oscar nomination for his role in "Brokeback
Mountain," took part in a hush-hush reading last week of Beau Willimon's
"Farragut North."
Thursday, 06.14.2007 Massachusetts Gay Marriage Safe Until 2012
A proposed constitutional ban on same-sex marriage in Massachusetts was
defeated today by a joint session of the Legislature by a vote of 45 to
151, eliminating any chance of getting it on the ballot in November
2008. At least 50 votes were needed to advance the measure.
Thursday, 06.14.2007 Elton John Receives AIDS Honor
Sir Elton John was honored by the National Broadcasters Association Monday
night for the work he has done in the fight against HIV/AIDS. Speaking
to the audience, Elton John said he "was like a whore [rattling]
people's wallets."
Wednesday, 06.13.2007 Conservative Bob Barr: End Gay Military Ban
Former Republican Congressman Bob Barr has published an op-ed in today's
Wall St. Journal calling for the repeal of "don't ask, don't tell," the
policy which prohibits gay men and lesbians from serving openly in the
military.
Wednesday, 06.13.2007 Isaiah Washington Talks About "Grey's" Firing
Isaiah Washington says in an interview Wednesday that he was saddened that
ABC decided not to renew his contract for another season of "Grey's
Anatomy," even though he did "everything that the producers and the
network asked [him] to do."
Wednesday, 06.13.2007 Mischa Barton Loves t.A.T.u.
Remember t.A.T.u. - that catchy Russian girl group where the two singers
dressed like schoolgirls and made out - and that wound up being fake
lesbians who exploited the girl-on-girl thing just for publicity? Get
ready for the t.A.T.u. revival, as 'O.C.' star Mischa Barton will star
in 'Finding t.A.T.u.'
Tuesday, 06.12.2007 Jackie Chan's Gay Mobster Swings American
Here's a Hong Kong action-comedy that has a plot ripe with comedic
potential: A powerful mobster dies, and his son is expected to take over
as head of the mob. But his son is flamboyantly gay and has no interest
in the position, so his boyfriend takes over in his place.
Tuesday, 06.12.2007 Spacey Brings Almodovar to the Stage
Many of Pedro Almodovar's screenplays feature meaty dialogue, soaring
melodrama, and great roles for actresses of a certain age, so why not
adapt them for the stage? Actor Kevin Spacey has commissioned an
English-language play based on Almodovar’s Oscar-winning 'All About My
Mother.'
Tuesday, 06.12.2007 Van Sant Visits 'Paranoid Park'
Gay filmmaker Gus Van Sant has focused some of his most interesting films
on disaffected youth, from the troubled street hustlers of 'My Own
Private Idaho' to the gun-toting suburbanites of 'Elephant'. With his
latest, 'Paranoid Park', he delves into skate culture.
Tuesday, 06.12.2007 Anne Heche Back to Girls?
Rumors has it that Anne Heche is seeking back to her lesbian roots now
that her messy divorce from husband Coleman Laffoon is moving forward.
Ellen Degeneres' former flame was spotted getting "close" with several
lovely ladies this weekend.
Tuesday, 06.12.2007 Pentagon Was Planning 'Gay Bomb'
The Pentagon is confirming long-running rumors that it was considering the
possibility of creating a hormone bomb aimed at turning enemy combatants
homosexual. The idea was that this would make the enemy more interested
in having sex with each other than fighting.
Tuesday, 06.12.2007 Whoopi to Replace Rosie on The View?
Whoopi Goldberg will be Rosie O'Donnell's replacement on The View this
Fall, a source close to the show have told Star Magazine. The magazine
says their source claims it's 99% confirmed.
Monday, 06.11.2007 The Tonys: The Winners Are...
There were few big shockers among the winners of the 2007 Tony Awards
Sunday. One minor surprise was recently out of the closet David Hyde
Pierce besting favorite Raul Esparza for the leading actor in a musical
category.
Monday, 06.11.2007 George Michael Sentenced to Community Service
British pop star George Michael was sentenced to 100 hours of community
service and banned from driving for two years Friday for driving while
unfit through drugs.
Monday, 06.11.2007 Paris Hilton: I Used to Act Dumb
Reality star and hotel heir Paris Hilton managed to get in contact with
talk show queen Barbara Walters by phone Sunday, just a day after Paris
released a statement where she said she hoped the media would focus on
"more important things" than her prison sentence.
Monday, 06.11.2007 Isaiah Washington Fired from "Grey's Anatomy"
An ABC Studios spokesperson confirms that ABC is not renewing Isaiah
Washington's contract with "Grey's Anatomy" and that the actor will not
be returning to Grey's Anatomy next season.
Friday, 06.08.2007 George Michael May Marry Partner Soon
Singer George Michael has revealed that he may marry his long-term partner
Kenny Goss after finishing his upcoming concert in London, revealing
that that there might be a summer wedding on the cards.
Friday, 06.08.2007 Athlete Panics Over Being Featured on Gay Web Site
Apparently not all PR is good PR for Sebastien Gacond, a professional
triathlete from Switzerland. The athlete contacted a gay sports web
site, asking them to remove a link to a photo of him competing in a
recent triathlon event.
Thursday, 06.07.2007 Gay Sailor Fired Twice, Could Be Called Back
Jason Knight was discharged by the Navy in 2005 under the military's
"Don't Ask, Don't Tell" policy, but then was called back to active duty
last year before he was discharged again when he went public about his
story.
Thursday, 06.07.2007 Christian Chavez: Coming Out Was Great
Mexican boy band member Christian Chavez said in a TV interview Wednesday
that coming out of the closet has allowed him to live the life he always
wanted.
Thursday, 06.07.2007 Surgeon General Nominee Wants to Cure Gays
Gay rights groups are in uproar after President George W. Bush nominated
Kentucky cardiologist Dr. James Holsinger to become the next Surgeon
General, the top health official in the United States.
Wednesday, 06.06.2007 T.R. Knight Returns to "Grey's Anatomy"
T.R. Knight, or Dr. George O'Malley as he is known to "Grey's Anatomy"
fans, is expected to return to the series for the next season and he is
getting a pay rise and a percentage of the show's profit in the process.
Wednesday, 06.06.2007 Jodie Foster is All Family
Lesbian fave and mother of two Jodie Foster is making a family film. She's
signed on to star opposite Abigail Breslin and Gerard Butler ('300') in
'Nim's Island', based on the novel by Wendy Orr.
Tuesday, 06.05.2007 George Michael's a Vision on 'Eli Stone'
Gay TV mogul Greg Berlanti's got a lot on his plate - his ABC drama
'Brothers & Sisters' got picked up for a second season, and he also has
two new shows coming along. And he has even signed up George Michael to
appear in one of them..
Tuesday, 06.05.2007 'Barbarella' Lives Again
Campy, sexy 1968 Jane Fonda sci-fi adventure, 'Barbarella', which features
the feminist screen icon as a scantily clad astronaut who saves the
universe with her seductive wiles and a generous helping of cleavage, is
finally going to be remade..
Tuesday, 06.05.2007 A Look at Warhol's Lost Gay Love
A new documentary that won awards at this year's Berlin and Tribeca Film
Festivals explores the mysterious disappearance of Danny Williams - Andy
Warhol's boyfriend - at the age of 26 in 1966..
Tuesday, 06.05.2007 Enrique Iglesias Serenades and Kisses Gay Fan
Latin pop star Enrique Iglesias charmed thousands of gay fans when he
serenaded and kissed a young man on stage during a performance last
Saturday at gay dance club G-A-Y in London, UK.
Tuesday, 06.05.2007 Vigil for Young Hate Crime Victim
While FBI is still reviewing whether or not to classify the murder of 20
year-old Sean Kennedy as a hate crime, hundreds of Greenville residents
held a vigil in the young man's honor Sunday.
Monday, 06.04.2007 Marine Pleads Guilty to Killing Gay Man
A former U.S. Marine pleaded guilty Friday to second-degree murder of a
gay San Diego man he claimed sexually assaulted him while he was a
sleep.
Monday, 06.04.2007 Best Kiss Award to Will & Sacha
Sacha Baron Cohen and Will Farrell received the award for "Best Kiss" for
Talladega Nights: The Legend of Ricky Bobby, and the guys celebrated the
occasion with some live male-on-male action on stage after accepting the
award.
Monday, 06.04.2007 eHarmony Sued For Excluding Gays
The online dating site eHarmony was sued on Thursday for refusing to offer
its services to gays, lesbians and bisexuals. eHarmony does not offer a
"men seeking men" or "women seeking women" option when users register or
search for potential partners.
Friday, 06.01.2007 'Shrek' Furthers Transsexual Agenda
The conservative Illinois Review blog posted a review of Shrek the Third,
giving it a thumbs down because they felt that the mannish character of
Doris the Ugly Stepsister is aimed at luring America's youth towards the
evils of transgenderism.
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