This One’s For The Girls… It’s Comment Awards Time!
This is for all you girls about 25/In a little apartment, just trying to get by/Living on, on dreams and spaghetti-o’s/Wondering where you life is gonna go.
Kristen Stewart to Star in “On the Road” Movie: ‘Hipster’ Head Explosion
Kristen Stewart is set to be mad to live, mad to talk, desirous of everything at the same time, in the upcoming film version of “On the Road”! Also; “confirmation” that KStew & RPatz are ‘dating’ which we’ll choose to ignore, another Brittana chastity-confirmation, Chaz Bono’s name change official, Chely Wright ‘s future in Nashville and Jane Lynch’s high school affair.
Feminism 101: Read Books, Become a Better Womyn
Looking for a good book on feminism? How about 70 of them? We’ve compiled a list of some of the most influential, controversial and must-read feminist titles from the past 200+ years. That’s a lot of books! You should probably get started.
Rekers Rentboy Scandal: Are All Anti-Gays Totally Gay? We Investigate.
The hired rentboy is now speaking out against Rev George Rekers, admitting the rubdowns et al — how many times does this need to happen before we can assume the more you hate gay people, the more you probs are one? We count down 15 other cases of anti-gays caught being gay! Also, gay marrieds fight for their federal rights, Argentina considers gay marriage, something about same-sex parents happens in New york
Evening With Women 2010: Pink, Gina Gershon, Sarah Silverman & Vegan Cake!
The L.A. Gay & Lesbian Center’s benefit An Evening With Women brought Pink and Linda Perry back together again after a decade long estrangement. Other highlights included Gina Gershon, Sarah Silverman and a set by Heart. Plus, Bridget McManus, Clementine Ford & Real L Word’s Tracy Ryerson “Straddle This.”
Megapost: Kristen Stewart’s Rep, Lohan’s Future, Queen Latifah’s New Show, Et Al
Basically everyone we ever talk about is in this post. Lindsay Lohan’s new role & good behavior, Santana on the future of Brittana, Gaga does Alejandro on American Idol, Kristen Stewart defends her reputation for not giving a shit, Queen Latifah is writing a girl power scripted show for VH1, James Franco skirts the gay issue, new trailer for Machete starring Lindsay Lohan & Michelle Rodriguez, Ellen apologizes for offending the iPhone, and new PSA for Prop 8 Films.
Hangover Thursday: Gay Olympians, Facebook Spies, Lying Models & Rentboys!
American Apparel doesn’t want you to know they use models, interview with feminist author or wearing heels, Olympian speed skater Blake Skjellerup comes out, Facebook’s privacy settings are screwing you, gay softball team in San Francisco is suing, and more. Problems with pink culture, Muslims in Latin America, turning a self-loathing gay boy self-loving, and more effing research about hooking up [only this time, they’re not slut-shaming anybody].
Jess G.’s Team Pick: Military Music Videos
The Afghanistan re-make of Lady Gaga’s “Telephone,” courtesy of our U.S. Army soliders, has been making the rounds on the internet this week. And it turns out, they’re not the only pop-loving, hip-shaking servicemen out there. Newsweek has compiled a few of their favorite military music videos on their blog, so check it out if […]
Audiostraddle Weekly: Why Don’t You Come Love Beyoncé With Us
Beyoncé releases a new 1970s-themed video for “Why Don’t You Love Me,”Christina Aguilera debuts a video for her single “Not Myself Tonight,” Sean Kingston and Justin Bieber are in a love triangle, The Killers’ Brandon Flowers goes solo, The Books release a new track, Apple pulls the plug on Lala, and Ozzfest is back!
Chely Wright Comes Out: People’s Not-Cover Story, Curve Cover, Today Show, Book, Etc
It’s Chely Wright Day! Brett Michaels steals Chely Wright’s lesbian thunder and the cover of People magazine, but we have the scans from her (albeit buried) coming out story inside. Also! Chely covers Curve Magazine, is interviewed on The Today Show, and the world weighs in. Also I started reading her book, and um, I kinda love her a lot.
VIDEO: AutoNatic Does GLAAD 2010 in LA – Glambert, The Lynch & More!
Nat Garcia hits the red carpet at GLAAD 2010 in Los Angeles and interviews Jane Lynch, Adam Lambert, Wanda Sykes, Johnny Weir, the Real L Word girls and somebody’s puppy! AND IT’S AWESOME.
Anti-Gay Leader Vacations with Rentboy.com Escort
Another anti-gay evangelist caught being gay! Also; ten things you should never say to a lesbian, the new Usher & Nick Minaj video pushes the bisexuality theme a little too hard, why are boobs so awesome, and don’t forget about Mother’s Day! Plus, gendered iPad ads and the tales of gay magazines.
Riese’s Team Pick: And The Heart Says Whatever
NY Mag: Who do you think will read your book? Emily Gould: Twenty-three year old girls who have Tumblr Accounts. I’m going to write something about Emily Gould’s And the Heart Says Whatever this week or yesterday. By repeatedly pressuring you to purchase it, I’m upping the chances that you’ll want to talk to me […]
6 More Out Lesbian & Bisexual Country Musicians For Your Collection
Lesbian country music artists may be few and far between, but they do exist! A look at the ladies that Chely Wright will have on her side as she ventures into the great homosexual horizon! Oh and we found a friend for Christian singer Jennifer Knapp too!
Lucky Dog Leather: Rockstar Style for Homos and Rebels
Jess sits down with Lucia Gerbino, owner of Lucky Dog Leather to find out the secret behind the unofficial wardrobe to the celesbians.
UPDATE: Country Music Singer Coming Out in Curve. Could Be Chely Wright. Or Not.
Curve Magazine says a country music singer will come out on the cover of their June issue. The Examiner says that it’s Chely Wright coming out in Curve. Curve says The Examiner is just speculating. Our money’s on Oprah.
The HTC Evo 4G vs. the iPhone 4G: The Next Generation
I’m swooning for the HTC Evo 4G, but could Apple’s next iPhone change the game? Get your scorecards out- this is a veritable showdown between Sprint’s Evo 4G and the iPhone of the future (or the summer).
Gates Advises Against Immediate DADT Repeal, Dan Choi Isn’t Impressed
The long hard march towards a DADT repeal continues, as do the chained-to-the-white-house-fence arrests — and Defense Secretary Gates saying repealing DADT would be a bad idea. Also, potential progress for gays in immigration reform and Olson and Boies get the shoutout they deserve!
Chely Wright: ‘Magical’ to be First Lesbian Country Artist, Also BTW She’s Cute!
People Magazine has released exclusives from Chely Wright’s coming out story (that means it’s really true)! Also; a lesbian party in Malaysia, blogging against disabilities, OutMedia’s big winner, the importance of body image issues to the feminist movement, the gay boy crowned prom king, blogging against ableism and more!
Lily’s Team Pick: Hulu Meets The Spice Girls
If you’re alive, then you probably own Spice World on VHS. Unfortunately computers have taken over our lives and VHS players have become virtually extinct. Luckily Hulu know’s that everyone is a nine year old girls at heart, which is why they are playing Spice World for free! Enjoy!