Gay Governor's Book Becomes a Best-Seller
The autobiography of former New Jersey Gov. James E. McGreevey is now officially a New York Times best-seller, ranking No. 3 in nonfiction hardcover sales.
Friday, 09.29.2006
Out of Staters May Marry in Massachusetts
A Rhode Island lesbian couple won approval from a judge to marry in Massachusetts, paving the way for the first legal wedding of a same-sex couple from outside the state.
Friday, 09.29.2006
Pink Helps to Launch National Coming Out Day Project
Pink will be featured in the Human Rights Campaign's "Snapshot Photo Project", an online public art project designed to encourage conversation about GLBT people's lives.
Wednesday, 09.27.2006
Anna Nicole's Lawyer Says He's The Father
Anna Nicole Smith's lawyer revealed live on Larry King Live that he's the farther of little Hannah and not photographer Larry Birkhead, as had recently been speculated.
Tuesday, 09.26.2006
Cynthia Nixon Talks About Her Love for Another Woman
Former Sex and the City star Cynthia Nixon speaks for the first time about leaving the father of her two children for another woman.
Tuesday, 09.26.2006
America's Top Model Lesbian
Maybe not a big shocker for those with a well-developed gaydar who watched the first episode of the new season of America's Next Top Model but short-haired San Francisco bartender Megan Morris is an "out and proud" lesbian.
Monday, 09.25.2006
Miss Cleo Steps Out of the Closet
Miss Cleo, who rose to fame with her psychic infomercials a few years ago, has come out of the closet. In the new issue of The Advocate, Miss Cleo tells that she is a lesbian and that she now works as a "spiritual adviser" and performs weddings for gay and lesbian couples.
Sunday, 09.24.2006
Gay or Not? Clay Aiken Won't Say
In an interview with People magazine, Clay Aiken speaks out on a number of topics but dodges a direct question about his sexuality.
Thursday, 09.21.2006
Rosie: Oprah's a Tiny Bit Gay
Rosie O'Donnell commented on the new season of "The Oprah Winfrey Show" on "The View," saying that the talk-show queen and her friend Gayle King are "a tiny bit gay."
Wednesday, 09.20.2006
Alanis Romances Lesbian Doctor
Alanis latest thespian turn will be a lesbian one, as she pops up on FX's 'Nip/Tuck' for three episodes as a love interest for Liz, the show's lesbian anesthesiologist, played by sexy Roma Maffia.
Wednesday, 09.20.2006
Catherine Keener Commits 'An American Crime'
The luminous Catherine Keener - on something of a hot streak since 'Capote' - will star in 'An American Crime', based on the true story of a suburban housewife who kidnapped a teenage girl and kept her locked up in a basement in 1960s Indiana.
Wednesday, 09.20.2006
'Last Dance' Boogies Toward Broadway
Gay songwriter Paul Jabara was responsible for many of the great hits of disco, including "No More Tears (Enough Is Enough)," "The Main Event," the gay anthem "It's Raining Men," and the Oscar-winning "Last Dance."
Wednesday, 09.20.2006
Anger Over Eytan Fox' New Gay Movie
Director Eytan Fox is no stranger to controversy, but he may not have been prepared for the international anger over his new film, 'The Bubble'.
Wednesday, 09.20.2006
NYC Protest Against "Don't Ask, Don't Tell."
Wednesday three openly gay young adults will attempt to enlist in the U.S. Armed Forces at the Recruiting Station in Times Square. If they are turned away, supporters will join them for a sit-in and vigil.
Tuesday, 09.19.2006
Fergie Warns Gays about Drugs
Black Eyed Peas singer Fergie warns the gay community about the dangers of doing drugs. The 31-year-old singer issues a warning to gay clubbers who experiment with ecstasy, saying it will only lead to harder drugs.
Tuesday, 09.19.2006
'Straight' NYC Men Have Gay Sex
A survey of New York City men finds that nearly one in 10 who identify themselves as "straight" have sex with other men. About 70 percent of these men are married.
Monday, 09.18.2006
Aide Denies He Had Sex With Gov. McGreevey
In his new book, former Gov. James McGreevey says it was the affair with his aide that wrecked his marriage and led to the downfall of his political career.
Monday, 09.18.2006
Gay Military Wedding in Spain
Alberto Linero, 27, and Alberto Sanchez, 24, both privates in the Spanish air force, got married in a ceremony at Seville's town hall Friday. The grooms both wore dark blue dress uniforms with red and gold epaulets, and sealed their union with gold rings and a long kiss.
Sunday, 09.17.2006
Olyphant and Gordon-Levitt Drafted for 'Stop Loss'
Two young veterans of queer cinema will play in 'Boys Don't Cry' director Kimberly Peirce's long-awaited sophomore feature 'Stop Loss', about Iraq war veterans sent back into combat.
Thursday, 09.14.2006
Rufus Wainwright's Judy Tribute Goes to the Movies
If you weren't one of the lucky gay men - what, there were non-queers in the audience? - who made it to New York City earlier this year to see Rufus Wainwright recreate Judy Garland's legendary 1961 Carnegie Hall concert, despair not.
Thursday, 09.14.2006
TLA Has a Taste for 'Boy Culture'
An acclaimed queer independent director adapts a provocative book and populates the film with hot boys who don't wear a lot of clothes - sounds like a recipe for success.
Thursday, 09.14.2006
Ellen's Got a Date with Oscar
Still needing proof that Ellen DeGeneres has become a master of the universe? Then maybe you haven't heard that the lesbian superstar has landed one of show biz's plummest gigs - hosting the Academy Awards.
Thursday, 09.14.2006
CNN's Thomas Roberts Comes Out
Anchorman for CNN's Headline News, Thomas Roberts, came out to fellow journalists while speaking at the annual convention of the National Lesbian and Gay Journalists Association in Miami.
Wednesday, 09.13.2006
Mizeur to Become Fourth Out Maryland Legislator
The Gay & Lesbian Victory Fund applauded the primary win of endorsed candidate Heather Mizeur, who is poised to become the fourth openly gay state legislator in Maryland.
Wednesday, 09.13.2006
Gay Ex-Governor Talks to Oprah
Former New Jersey Gov. James E. McGreevey, who announced his homosexuality and his resignation in the same speech two years ago, gave an exclusive interview with Oprah Winfrey Tuesday.
Tuesday, 09.12.2006
Mr Gay UK Navy Sex Scandal
A gay British sailor who has been in the headlines for being a Mr Gay UK contest finalist, has been kicked off his base for having sex with a male trainee.
Tuesday, 09.12.2006
Pope: Fight HIV With Faith
Catholics must rely on faith to deal with the problems of the world, including HIV/AIDS, Pope Benedict XVI said on Sunday during an outdoor Mass in Munich, Germany.
Monday, 09.11.2006
Christina Aguilera: I Used to Date a Gay Guy
Christina Aguilera reveals that she once dated a gay man. The superstar said that: "I was involved with someone who has a gay past. I was in the relationship knowing that."
Monday, 09.11.2006
Pope Criticizes Canada over Gay Marriage
Pope Benedict XVI issued a statement Friday, telling Roman Catholic politicians in Canada who voted for gay marriage not to sacrifice their personal beliefs.
Sunday, 09.10.2006
Brad Pitt: We Won't Marry Until Gays Can
Actor Brad Pitt says in an interview released Friday that he will not marry Angelina Jolie until restrictions on gay marriage are lifted so that all Americans can marry.
Saturday, 09.09.2006
Jane Lynch Heads for 'Spring Breakdown'
Almost under the radar, lesbian actor Jane Lynch has become one of the movies' most hilarious comic presences. From 'A Mighty Wind' to 'The 40-Year-Old Virgin' and 'Talladega Nights', Lynch can always be relied upon to bring on the funny.
Thursday, 09.07.2006
From 'High School Musical' to 'Hairspray'
OK, admit it - you totally sing the songs from 'High School Musical' in the shower. That made-for-TV musical has been a gigantic boost for both the Disney Channel and its cast members.
Thursday, 09.07.2006
'Little Britain' Swings American
Romeo has high hopes regarding the recent announcement that the comedy geniuses behind 'Little Britain' (gay Matt Lucas and straight David Walliams) will be making a U.S. version of their smash sketch-comedy show for HBO.
Thursday, 09.07.2006
Logo Develops Three New Series
If you're hungering for original series from Logo (and 'Noah's Arc' has gotten on your last nerve), you'll be thrilled to hear that the MTV-owned gay channel is developing several new shows.
Thursday, 09.07.2006
Karl Rove's Stepfather Was Gay
A new book about President George W. Bush's right-hand man Karl Rove hit store shelves Tuesday, claiming that the stepfather of the political strategist was gay.
Wednesday, 09.06.2006
George Michael is a "Manny"
The former spice girl Geri Halliwell is said to only allow her mother, pop star George Michael, and his partner Kenny Goss look after her daughter Bluebell. Halliwell is reportedly very happy with their childcare skills, and loves to have them as her "mannies."
Wednesday, 09.06.2006
Rupert Everett's Heterosexual Affairs
In his new autobiography, openly gay actor Rupert Everett reveals that he had a six-year affair with the late Paula Yates, as well as other famous women, including movie star Susan Sarandon.
Wednesday, 09.06.2006
George Michael is a "Manny"
The former spice girl Geri Halliwell is said to only allow her mother, pop star George Michael, and his partner Kenny Goss look after her daughter Bluebell. Halliwell is reportedly very happy with their childcare skills, and loves to have them as her "mannies."
Wednesday, 09.06.2006
Women Disproportionately Impacted by 'Don't Ask, Don't Tell'
Women continue to be discharged at twice the rate of their presence in the armed forces under the federal "Don't Ask, Don't Tell" law banning openly lesbian, gay, and bisexual service members.
Wednesday, 09.06.2006
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi in Car Accident
Ellen DeGeneres and her lover Portia de Rossi narrowly escaped serious injury in a car crash in Los Angeles on Friday afternoon. The couple sustained some neck and back injuries when their car was hit by another car in a traffic light on Sunset Boulevard.
Monday, 09.04.2006
Church / National Party Agree on Firefighter Controversy
The Archbishop of Glasgow and the organizer of the British National Party, both agree that members of the Red Watch at Cowcaddens Fire Station, Glasgow, should have been allowed to refuse to staff the fire safety information stall at the Pride Scotia festival.
Saturday, 09.02.2006
Church Backs Anti-Gay Firefighters
The Catholic Archbishop of Glasgow said on Friday that he is backing the nine firefighters who were disciplined for refusing to hand out fire safety leaflets during a gay pride rally.
Friday, 09.01.2006
"James Bond" in Gay Lip Lock
Daniel Craig, the new actor to debut as James Bond in 'Casino Royale' this November, has surprised many Bond fans by kissing another guy in his newest movie 'Infamous'.
Friday, 09.01.2006