Matthew Mitcham Wins Sports Award
Out and proud Olympian gold medalist Matthew Mitcham won the 2008 Sports Performer of the Year award, a readers-choice award, in Melbourne, Australia, Wednesday night.
Wednesday, 11.26.2008
Van Sant on Gay 'Milk' Expectations
Gus Van Sant talked to Details magazine about his new movie Milk about San Francisco city supervisor Harvey Milk (starring Sean Penn,) the first openly gay man elected to public office, which is now playing in select theaters.
Wednesday, 11.26.2008
Hugh Jackman Is No Homophobe
Australian actor and "Sexiest Man Alive" Hugh Jackman says that even though his wife has been bothered by rumors about his sexuality, the rumors didn't bother him at all.
Wednesday, 11.26.2008
Bjorn Borg Helps Gay Priests Find Love
Former tennis pro-turned underwear mogul Bjorn Borg has launched a new ad campaign for his new underwear line "Love For All" with an amazing new ad featuring two male priests getting married.
Wednesday, 11.26.2008
Investigation on Mormon Prop 8 Donations
California officials have begun an investigation into the Church of Jesus Christ of Latter Day Saints to see if it broke the law during the campaign for a constitutional ban on same-sex marriage.
Tuesday, 11.25.2008
Gay Sheik Appeals Assault Conviction
When the American businessman declined his advances, Sheik Falah bin Zayed bin Sultan Al Nahyan - brother of the United Arab Emirates' ruler -, whipped him with his belt.
Tuesday, 11.25.2008
Where's George Takei's Wedding Ring?
Former Star Trek star George Takei and his partner Brad Altman got married in a beautiful ceremony in California only a few months ago and now Altman is wondering why his husband no longer wears his wedding band.
Tuesday, 11.25.2008
Ann Coulter's Mouth Is Wired Shut
We're not usually fond of gloating but we can't help feeling a bit humored by the fact that homophobic hatemonger Ann Coulter reportedly has had her mouth shut - literally.
Tuesday, 11.25.2008
Judge Overturns Florida Gay Adoption Ban
Openly gay father Martin Gill will keep custody of the two foster children he has cared for since 2004 after Miami Dade Circuit Judge Cindy Lederman ruled Tuesday there was "no rational basis" for prohibiting gays from adopting children.
Tuesday, 11.25.2008
Idol Winner David Cook Attacks Prop 8
American Idol winner David Cook said in an interview Friday that he is a firm believer in equal rights and tolerance, and that he definitely would have voted against Proposition if he was a California resident.
Monday, 11.24.2008
Why Hugh Jackman's "Sexiest Man Alive"
We didn't object when Australian actor Hugh Jackman was named "Sexiest Man Alive" by People magazine last week, and his sizzling hot appearance on the cover of the newest Italian Vanity Fair is practically making us swoon.
Monday, 11.24.2008
Obama Waits on "Don't Ask-Don't Tell"
President-elect Barack Obama may not make overturning the military's policy of "Don't Ask-Don't Tell" an immediate priority and may wait until 2010 to act on the issue.
Monday, 11.24.2008
Boy George's Gay Rape Trial
British pop singer Boy George appeared in court today to hear allegations by male escort Audun Carlsen, who said George pinned him to the floor in his bedroom, beat him up, swore at him, then handcuffed him to a eye-socket next to his bed.
Monday, 11.24.2008
Even Atlanta Housewives Think Anderson Cooper Is Gay
Anderson Cooper may not be out of the closet about being gay, but he certainly has come out as a huge Real Housewives of Atlanta junkie and now one of the housewives is returning his favor by outing the fine CNN anchor.
Friday, 11.21.2008
L.A. Times Profiles Transgender Mayor
L.A. Times has published a wonderful profile on America's first elected openly transgender mayor, Stu Rasmussen, of Silverton, Oregon.
Friday, 11.21.2008
Couples Counseling for Lindsay and Samantha
Rumor has it that lesbian lovebirds Lindsay Lohan and Samantha Ronson "are fighting like cats and dogs" and are talking with a couples counselor to resolve their escalating problems.
Friday, 11.21.2008
HRC - The Joe Solmonese Show
The nation's largest gay and lesbian rights organization is under scrutiny for being more focused on getting exposure for its leader, Joe Solmonese, than it is focusing on leading the fight for gay and lesbian rights.
Thursday, 11.20.2008
James Franco To Play Gay Again
Hollywood hottie James Franco is not afraid of being typecast into gay roles - the actor has already signed up for his second gay role after playing Harvey Milk's (Sean Penn) lover in "Milk".
Thursday, 11.20.2008
Kevin Spacey Denounces Prop 8
Closeted boy spanker Kevin Spacey spoke up against Prop 8 the other day, saying "there's no doubt that election night was a bittersweet night. But in some ways, these kinds of setbacks allow for a bigger fight, more challenges, and eventually we're going to get it right."
Thursday, 11.20.2008
Madonna Keeps All Her Money
Madonna and Guy Ritchie have reportedly reached an agreement on their divorce and the British film director is said to be refusing to take a penny of Madonnas cash.
Thursday, 11.20.2008
CA Supreme Court to Hear Prop 8 Challenges
The California Supreme Court Wednesday agreed to hear the legal challenges against Proposition 8 but at the same time denied requests to stay the enforcement or implementation of the proposition.
Wednesday, 11.19.2008
Hugh Jackman 'Sexiest Man Alive', But Not Gay
People Magazine has named Australian actor Hugh Jackman 2008's 'Sexiest Man Alive' and the magazine took the opportunity to ask the sexy thespian about the persistent rumors around his sexuality.
Wednesday, 11.19.2008
eHarmony to Offer Gay Matchmaking
Matchmaker eHarmony Inc. has reached a settlement with Eric McKinley, a gay man from New Jersey, who filed a discrimination suit against the company when he was denied to submit a same-sex personal ad through their web site.
Wednesday, 11.19.2008
Obama Hires Seven Gay People
President-elect Barack Obama has hired at least seven openly gay people to head transition panels that will review federal agencies and departments before Obama's January inauguration.
Wednesday, 11.19.2008
Billy Ray on Stephen Baldwin's Butt?
Douche bag Stephen Baldwin first promised to move to Canada if Barack Obama won the the election, and now the less fortunate of the Baldwin brothers says he will tattoo Billy Ray Cyrus on his butt if gay marriage ever is legalized.
Wednesday, 11.19.2008
Gay Households Cope with Economy
While many American households cut spending and shift consumer priorities to cope with tough, new economic realities, a new national survey conducted online by Harris Interactive® shows marked differences in responses based on gender and sexual orientation.
Tuesday, 11.18.2008
Wanda Sykes Comes Out
Comedian Wanda Sykes surprised a crowd of more than 1,000 anti-prop 8 protesters in Las Vegas Saturday when announcing that she is gay and had wed her wife in California on Oct. 25.
Tuesday, 11.18.2008
Gay Marriage on Anderson Cooper 360
Our closeted CNN anchor friend Anderson Cooper invited homo journalist Dan Savage and bigoted Family Research Council president Tony Perkins to a gay marriage duel on his show Wednesday.
Thursday, 11.13.2008
Matthew Mitcham: Life After Beijing
Openly gay Olympian Matthew Mitcham has become an icon for gays all over the World after he won the gold medal at the Beijing Olympics, and now the sexy athlete talks about life after the games.
Thursday, 11.13.2008
National Protest Against Prop 8
Thousands of people in cities around America will gather for a nationwide protest against the discriminatory gay marriage ban in California this Saturday, Nov. 15th.
Thursday, 11.13.2008
10,000 New Yorkers Protest Against H8
A large crowd of gay-marriage supporters gathered outside a Mormon temple in New York Wednesday to protest the church's endorsement of Proposition 8, the same-sex marriage ban in California.
Thursday, 11.13.2008
Elton John Doesn't Want Gay Marriage
Elton John and his longtime partner David Furnish were in New York Monday for the Elton John AIDS Foundation's annual benefit, and the British pop star had some choice words about California's Proposition 8.
Wednesday, 11.12.2008
Sacha Baron Cohen's Gay Porn Orgy
Controversial funnyman Sacha Baron Cohen has enlisted two gay porn stars for an orgy sequence for his upcoming movie "Bruno: Delicious Journeys Through America for the Purpose of Making Heterosexual Male."
Wednesday, 11.12.2008
Gay Weddings Begin in Connecticut
Everything is not dark on the gay marriage front; Dozens of gay and lesbian couples planned to wed in Connecticut on Wednesday after a judge cleared the way for the state to become the nation's second to allow same-sex marriage.
Wednesday, 11.12.2008
Boyzone Video Shows Gay Lovers
British "boyband" Boyzone has just released a new video, showing gay band member Stephen Gately in a loving scene with another man, a boyband first, according to Newsbeat.
Wednesday, 11.12.2008
Mickey Rourke Spews Hate Slur
Actor Mickey Rourke spewed out some pretty disgusting hate slur when approached by the paparazzi about his love life this weekend, and it was all caught on video.
Monday, 11.10.2008
Arnold Hopes Court Will Overturn Prop 8
Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger expressed hope Sunday that the California Supreme Court would overturn Proposition 8, and predicted that the 18,000 gay and lesbian couples who have already wed would not see their marriages nullified by the initiative.
Monday, 11.10.2008
TR Knight Only Feels Sadness
Grey's Anatomy star T.R. Knight recounts his experiences from spending Election Day volunteering for No on 8, urging people to vote against the same-sex marriage ban, and then the ultimate sadness when Prop. 8 passed.
Monday, 11.10.2008
Prop 8 Protests All Over California
The protests against the discriminatory Proposition 8 continues all over California, with events in San Francisco, Mission Viejo, Palm Springs, Long Beach, Santa Barbara, San Diego, Salt Lake City, Laguna Beach, Sacramento, San Jose, and Los Angeles.
Saturday, 11.07.2008
Lawsuits Filed to Challenge Prop. 8
Gay rights supporters filed three lawsuits Wednesday asking the California Supreme Court to overturn Proposition 8, arguing that the measure is an illegal constitutional revision because it fundamentally alters the guarantee of equal protection.
Thursday, 11.06.2008
CA Supreme Ct May Overturn Prop 8?
California Supreme Court Justice Ronald George's ruling that opened up for gay marriage almost five months ago may still be valid even after voters elected to ban gay marriage again in California.
Wednesday, 11.05.2008
California Bans Gay Marriage
California voters passed the dreaded Proposition 8 Tuesday, the measure to once again ban gay marriage in California, throwing into doubt the unions of an estimated 18,000 same-sex couples who wed during the last 4 1/2 months.
Wednesday, 11.05.2008
President Barack Obama
The American people elected Barack Obama the 44th president of the United States of America Tuesday in what is being described as a "landslide victory" for the Illinois senator.
Tuesday, 11.04.2008
Nude Radcliffe Fails on Broadway
Even though showing himself in all his glory, "Harry Potter" hottie Daniel Radcliffe seems to be failing to draw the masses to his Broadway play, "Equus."
Tuesday, 11.04.2008
Out Honors Rachel Maddow
Lesbian MSNBC anchor Rachel Maddow is among the 100 honorees of Out magazine's Out 100 list of men and women who made 2008 a year to remember and says she is a "big lesbian who looks like a man."
Tuesday, 11.04.2008
Beckham's Proud to Be Gayest Straight Man
Soccer player and fashion icon David Beckham is on the cover of the December issue of GQ UK, and in the accompanying interview he talks about his role as an icon for gay men.
Monday, 11.03.2008
Mormon Pro-Footballer Fights Prop 8
Football Hall of Famer Steve Young and his wife Barbara are Mormons but still support the fight against Proposition 8, the ballot measure that could ban gay marriage in California.
Monday, 11.03.2008
Yes on 8's Dirty Tactics
The right wing groups fighting to ban gay marriage in California are continuing their dirty tactics in trying to convince Californians to vote yes on Proposition 8.
Monday, 11.03.2008
Obama Speaks Up Against Prop 8
In an appearance on MTV this weekend, Democratic Presidential candidate Barack Obama spoke up against Proposition 8 while saying he still believes marriage is between a man and a woman.
Monday, 11.03.2008