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Really Papi? L Word Down Under Convention Canceled, Slow Ticket Sales Blamed

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on November 24, 2009

carrideL WORD: We had press passes, goddammit, to provide our snarky commentary and observe the greatest most ridiculous fandom extravaganza of all time!! Also I heard Papi was gonna be there. But ALAS, The L Word Down Under convention, which has been in the works for over a year now, has been canceled. The following notice was issued on the event's website:

Dear L Word Down Under Convention Ticket Purchasers.

Due to the lack of tickets sales for the L Word Down Under Convention, United L Events Inc. is regrettably cancelling the event.

Please note that all ticket purchasers will be processed within 5 days of the cancellation, (excluding booking fees) and according to the terms and conditions on the website.

For any enquiries please contact info@thelworddownunder.com

The convention was scheduled for Friday 22nd, Saturday 23rd and Sunday 24th of January 2010 in Sydney, Australia at the Sydney Olympic Park Sports Centre. Leisha Hailey was a confirmed guest but recently backed out -- other confirmed guests included Marlee Matlin (Jodi), Rachel Shelley (Helena), Laurel Holloman (Tina), Anne Ramsay (she played Jenny's ex-girlfriend Robin) and Rose Rollins (Tasha). U.S Comedian Poppy Champlin would have been MC-ing the whole weekend.

According to The L Word Online, premium tickets ($450) and early bird tickets ($325) were already sold out, but I guess those general admissions tickets were not. Really sucks for people with non-refundable airline tickets to Australia! I blame Ilene Chaiken.

Back in September United Events CEO announced: “This will be the biggest L Word Convention ever to be held and United L Events Inc. has now secured 8 of the main actors of the show. With all the platinum tickets now sold out, the gold reserved tickets are selling fast."

What happened?

LAMDA: Tonight, Living Lambda is having a benefit for marriage equality and LGBT rights at Stonewall Inn. Doors open at 6:30, and they suggest a $5 donation. DJ Carlytron is doing the music!

LADY GAGA: Was on Jay Leno last night:

Here's her performance of Bad Romance:

And her epic interview, among other topics she talks about how she wanted to be different in high school:

She was also on FUSE TV last night, and she talked about her bisexuality. When asked if she felt it was not given proper due and thought of as a sensationalized move she just exploited for attention she responded that she thinks her "gay fans get it" and know that she's genuine.

Also, totally exciting: her entire interview on POPLAB (on Logo) is up!

ALERT: Lady Gaga will be on Ellen THIS FRIDAY. Please go mark your calendars now. I predict this will be the greatest thing to happen to daytime TV since Ellen was on Oprah, which was not that long ago, but still.

CINEMATIC MISOGYNY: A top 7 list of chick flicks that don’t only carry subtle patriarchal undertones but downright hate women. Secretly. (@cracked)

HOT GAY LADIES: AfterEllen appreciates the Hot Hollywood list for going a little gay: "I can’t find proof that this is the first time the GF o’ the year has been a lesbian (Arizona, not Jessica), but I think it’s a safe bet. And awesome." Giant photos after the jump! (@afterellen)

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17 responses to “Really Papi? L Word Down Under Convention Canceled, Slow Ticket Sales Blamed”

  1. Sapphicsass
    Sapphicsass(member)
    November 24, 2009 at 4:46 am ReplyReport user

    Did anyone else think that in the opening shot of Lady Gaga performing she was sitting in a big office chair? No? Just me? Cool.

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    1. Elizabeth (aka Elli)
      Elizabeth (aka Elli)(member)
      November 24, 2009 at 11:22 am ReplyReport user

      That’s exactly what I thought!

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    2. riese
      riese(member)
      November 24, 2009 at 11:58 am Reply

      omg sapphic’s ass is on her icon and i love it

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  2. marlene.
    marlene.(member)
    November 24, 2009 at 5:52 am ReplyReport user

    oh no! i bet Crystal is totally devastated.

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    1. crystal
      crystal
      November 24, 2009 at 7:32 am Reply

      Totally devastated, I’ve spent all year talking smack about how terrible/AWESOME this convention will be.

      I just can’t believe I came SO CLOSE to being in the same solar system as Papi. I think it’s fair to say that 2010 is ruined.

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      1. lili
        lili(member)
        November 24, 2009 at 7:51 am ReplyReport user

        i was so desprately waiting for the recaps of the convention from u guys….this is just like swallowing down gum and can only blam no one!!!

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  3. Oz
    Oz
    November 24, 2009 at 8:35 am Reply

    I know! Im so upset that this convention has had to be cancelled also. It was shaping up to be a HUGE event. Shame more lesbians dont have more money, then they could have all bought tickets to come…

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  4. Elizabeth (aka Elli)
    Elizabeth (aka Elli)(member)
    November 24, 2009 at 11:31 am ReplyReport user

    I bet Lady Gaga’s dancers have the most fun. That dance looks a little different when performed by men in suits and bondage caps, yeah?

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  5. MsNJS
    MsNJS
    November 24, 2009 at 12:29 pm Reply

    Gaga looked real pretty on Leno. I liked the interview too.

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    1. MsNJS
      MsNJS
      November 24, 2009 at 8:12 pm Reply

      Speaking of the L Word. I have a pretty neat video
      ( http://www.megavideo.com/?v=P5XVXQ85 ) that youtube is being a prude about due to “sexual content”. *rolls eyes*

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  6. Emily
    Emily(member)
    November 24, 2009 at 6:14 pm ReplyReport user

    I feel like cancelling the L word convention is more of a let down for Crystal than anything else…

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  7. Crystal
    Crystal
    November 24, 2009 at 9:04 pm Reply

    I second this feeling. I haven’t felt this let down since that time when Green Day released their ‘superhits’ compilation. I’m going to throw a pity party on that weekend instead, you and Papi are invited.

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  8. Oz
    Oz
    November 25, 2009 at 2:39 am Reply

    Hey Crystal can I come too? We’ll toast to Ilene Chaiken, whom I blame for everything…

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    1. crystal
      crystal
      November 25, 2009 at 4:56 am Reply

      Your invite is already in the mail, my friend. We can play a montage of pivotal moments from other countries’ L Word conventions while Betty plays slowly in the background. That’s what usually happens when Ilene kills something.

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      1. Emily
        Emily(member)
        November 25, 2009 at 6:30 am ReplyReport user

        I’m not coming if Betty’s there (haha get it?).

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  9. Aron
    Aron
    December 14, 2009 at 9:16 pm Reply

    Can’t help but say this series is sensational.
    The actors are so liberating they give u a real sence of there relationships they are all so complex. I absolutly love all the girls.
    Yes, i am a man and baring the lesbianism in this series the writers and story lines should get academy awards. I truly believe this is the greatest thing on tv please dont stop.
    Big Big Big Fan!

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  10. Amara
    Amara
    January 20, 2010 at 9:08 am Reply

    I couldn’t wait to see Rachel Shelly! Damn! She’s fine! Very disappointing!

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