It’s confirmed that Obama’s pick for the Supreme Court Justice position vacated by Justice John Paul Stevens will be Elena Kagan – now we just have to make it through the confirmation process.
Last night’s episode of Saturday Night Live with Betty White hosting and Jay-Z performing was the show’s highest-rated in 18 months! Lesbian jokes, muffins, Tina Fey, Maya Rudolph, Amy Poehler, Ana Gasteyer, Rachel Dratch & Molly Shannon came back just to play! Let’s recap and share our feelings.
Remember that Newsweek article from last week, when Ramin Setoodeh declared ‘gay actors can’t play straight’? Well, Kristin Chenoweth, currently starring on Broadway in “Promises, Promises” with Sean Hayes, has a lot of feelings about it too — and she’s speaking out against the homophobic article and defending gay actors.
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.
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
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.
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].
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.
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 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!
How the totally false Lindsay Lohan HIV rumor got started and why everyone needs to give that girl a f*cking break. Also; a writer goes undercover at Christian Gay Conversion camp, The Boondocks premieres, THE MARBLE FAUN from Grey Gardens gets his own documentary (and he’s gay!), and the redheaded soldier from the GaGa in Afghanistan video has two mommies!
All the young gays are celebrating in Seattle, uprising in NYC, dancing in Rutgers (and our strai army allies are dancing homosexily in Afghanistan!), taking back the night in WI, speaking against violence in CA, hosting Dan Choi at Harvard, and more! Also; Hawaii passes civil unions (the bill now goes to the governor), a lesbian stabs her ex, trans identity & faith & Laura Bush’s memoir on the 2004 debates around same-sex marriage.
It’s been a week since we first weighed in on “Who’s coming out May 5th in People Magazine?” and now basically the entire internet has an opinion on Who Will Be America’s Next Top Gay or Lesbian Superstar. If you wanna win the coming out office pool, put your money where ours is — on a country music singer hitting the road with tears, lies and alibis.
The three girls accused of trying to throw their lesbian friend off a cliff on the Day of Silence go to court and get charges reduced to a misdemeanor. Also: gay iphone apps, lots of feminist revelations, DC mayor (accidentally?) honors an ex-gay activist, lesbian teacher fired, “how do you know you’re trans?”, and coming out in college.
Newsweek’s out gay writer Ramin Setoodeh is at it again with another totally offensive article about gay people — this time it’s about how gay men can’t convincingly play straight but vice-versa works just fine. Also; Pam Grier has written her memoirs, Melissa Etheridge opens up about the breakup with Tammy Lynn Michaels, Chris Colfer talks about Kurt’s boyfriend and Portia does Ellen.
Ladies love facebook and social networking in general, men just like to digg stuff. Also! Women [not] behaving badly in business, queer culture in Spain, plastic surgery getting a bad rap in hollywood, mind over meds and sartorial immigration policy.
Adam Lambert’s got tour dates OMG OMG OMG! Tegan & Sara have a new video where they shop at the store, Ke$ha is done with boys boys boys, Lady Gaga a capella, Sarah McLachlan talks “no label” sexuality, Candy Slice Girls are funny!
It’s not all doom & gloom. Ceara Sturgis’ tuxedo pic didn’t even make it into the yearbook, but her Mom is standing up for her! And she’s not the only Mom out there taking a stand. Also, Houston Pride will feature uniformed police officers, the Washington Blade returns, California struck down anti-gay law and um someonemurderedtheirdaughtersgirlfriend and a trans student was attacked in a college bathroom.
Crystal Chappell says she’s attracted to both men and women again so it’s defo true. We’ve got Adam Lambert’s GLAAD performance video and he’s breaking records overseas! Showtime has a special sneak peak of “The Real L Word” tonight! Also; Jill Sobule’s Bears, Lohan’s album, Nat Garcia & Tracy Reyerson’s photoshoot, Kurt is GLEE’s True Icon, Melissa Etheridge’s parenting techniques & RuPaul’s Drag Race finale!
New information in the Cheyenne Williams case (maybe), and shocking violence in Edmonton. Gay and bisexual politicians abound, and the petition on Ref. 71 is finally going to court. Also, a defense of the Boy Scouts, and an investigation of the gay dollar.