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Ricky Martin’s memoir due November 2

LGBTQ Nation • Thursday, August 19, 2010 • Filed under: Books and Authors, Celebrities, Music • Comments (1)

Ricky Martin is set to release his memoir, Me, on November 2.

Martin said in a statement Thursday that the project led him to extract memories that he had erased from his mind. He said the book was not easy but allowed for an “incredible spiritual journey.”

USA TODAY’s Cindy Clark reports that the Grammy-Award winning artist opens up for the first time about his early childhood, his experiences as a member of the boy band Menudo, and coming to terms with his sexuality. Martin also talks about being a father and his work with children around the world.

Martin has said that preparing to write the book was one of the reasons he decided to reveal earlier this year that he is gay.

There will also be a Spanish language edition released in Spanish the same day, titled Yo, which is Spanish for “I.”

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Neil Patrick Harris and partner David Burtka expecting twins

LGBTQ Nation • Saturday, August 14, 2010 • Filed under: Celebrities • Comments (1)

Neil Patrick Harris confirmed rumors on Saturday, and announced via Twitter that he and longtime partner David Burtka are expecting twins in the fall.

The pair have already started planning their baby shower, according to E! News, who first reported the twins were on the way, via a surrogate.

“So, get this: David and I are expecting twins this fall. We’re super excited/nervous/thrilled. Hoping the press can respect our privacy,” Harris “tweeted.”

Later in the day, the expectant dads hammed it up at Disneyland.

Harris is up for three Emmys this month — one for Best Supporting Actor Comedy on CBS’ “How I Met Your Mother,” a second for Guest Actor in a Comedy Series for “Glee” and a third for hosting last year’s Tony Awards.

Burtka has experience with twins; he helped to raise twins from a relationship with a previous boyfriend, although he wasn’t a primary parent to them.

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Renee Zellweger signs petition in support of gay marriage

LGBTQ Nation • Sunday, July 18, 2010 • Filed under: Celebrities • Comments (0)

Props to actress Renee Zellweger, who showed her support for marriage equality this week by taking a break from her daily dose of caffeine at a Los Angeles-area Starbucks to engage with a gay rights supporter — and sign his petition in support of same-sex marriage.

Actress Renee Zellweger chats on her phone while enjoying a relaxing coffee break in Los Angeles, CA where she shook hands with an equal opportunity, gay marriage supporter petitioner as she left. Fame Pictures, Inc

Renee, you had us at “hello!”

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Adam Lambert’s ‘Glam Nation’ is must-see tour of the summer

Kelvin Lynch • Wednesday, July 7, 2010 • Filed under: Celebrities, Music • Comments (0)
By Kelvin Lynch

Adam Lambert proves he's a glam superstar. His tour is nearly sold-out.

Adam Lambert is selling out venues across the U.S. with his Glam Nation Tour, which features fellow American Idol alumni Allison Iraheta and enough rhinestones and glitter to cover the Statue of Liberty.

Lambert’s otherwordly voice is reportedly in better shape than ever, and he brings on the outrageous Broadway-style costumes and theatrics reminiscent of the Master of Ceremonies in “Cabaret”.

However, in this production, Lambert is more Liza-as-Sally Bowles than Joel Grey. Despite all the costumes, risque moments, lasers, video screens, and flashing lights, the show is all about self-empowerment and being who you want to be.

MTV says, “Lambert channeled Dr. Phil several times during the show, doling out self-help platitudes any chance he got. By sharing about his life (and perhaps oversharing about how a dance move hurt his man-parts), the glittery star brought himself down to earth.”

But make no mistake, the Golden Voice is a master of working his fans into a frenzy, and he is there solely to give them their money’s worth.  Lambert consistently delivers the goods, and brings in the crowds wherever he goes, whether it be in New York City or Myrtle Beach, South Carolina, where he played at the House of Blues last night.  Fans at both venues came out in full force and were wowed by Lambert’s electric energy and showmanship.

Lambert, perhaps because of his stint on AI, has the uncanny ability to draw incredibly diverse audiences at every stop.  Fans who lined up for the House of Blues show included mostly women, young kids, some straight men, and gay fans, according to Out Impact.   Local writer Bambi Weavil said, “If there was any doubt that Lambert could draw a diverse crowd, all doubt can be laid to rest that he appeals to everyone.”

After seeing the concert, Weavil raved, “Do not pass up seeing Lambert if you have the opportunity to go, especially in an intimate setting like the House of Blues, for any reason – you’ll leave feeling entertained, energized and re-inspired on your own path to keep going and to always be who you are.”

Lambert is criss-crosssing the country, bringing his traveling circus to cities both large and small.  Next up, he will appear in Knoxville, TN, and then make his way west, playing the venerable Warfield in San Francisco, CA on July 23 and 25.  The tour ends September 21 in Washington state.  Then Lambert takes the show overseas.

Click here for a full schedule of Adam’s concert and TV appearances, and to buy tickets (if you’re lucky enough to get them).

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Playgirl hunk Levi Johnston calls for truce with Sarah Palin after appearing on Kathy Griffin’s ‘D-List’

Kelvin Lynch • Wednesday, July 7, 2010 • Filed under: Alaska, Celebrities, Television • Comments (0)

Levi Johnston wants to take off the boxing gloves with the Palins.

Just days after appearing on an episode of Kathy Griffin’s “My Life on the D-List” reality show, where the hilarious comedian went to Alaska to visit her faux boyfriend Levi Johnston, the Playgirl stud is saying he wants to bury the hatchet with the Palin family.

During the episode, Griffin was determined to get into the “Palin Compound” using Levi, and tried several times to make him talk about Sarah, Todd, and Bristol. Johnston went along with it a bit, even driving Griffin by the Palins’ home. But mostly, he remained uncharacteristically quiet, particularly in light of the scathing interview he gave Vanity Fair last year, titled, “Me and Mrs. Palin”, in which he tore into the former Alaska Governer-turned-media magnate and was highly critical of the way she and Todd raised their children.

But now Johnston has told People magazine he wants to improve his relations with the Palin family, particularly Sarah Palin:

“Last year, after Bristol and I broke up, I was unhappy and a little angry,” Johnston said. “Unfortunately, against my better judgment, I publicly said things about the Palins that were not completely true. So to the Palin family in general and to Sarah Palin in particular, please accept my regrets and forgive my youthful indiscretion. I hope one day to restore your trust.”

Sarah Palin has yet to issue a statement in response to Johnston’s apology. It appears to come after he and Bristol Palin both realized they needed to put aside their differences and hostilities for the sake of their child, Tripp. Either that, or he was strong-armed into it.

Bristol Palin spoke of the “need for good co-parenting” in People, which she described as “creating healthy and honest relationships between the parents” (someone’s been reading self-help books). Bristol added, “Tripp one day needs to know the truth and needs to know that even if a mistake is made the honorable thing to do is to own up to it.”

Okey-dokey, then.

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‘True Blood’ star Joe Manganiello smolders as werewolf Alcide

Kelvin Lynch • Wednesday, July 7, 2010 • Filed under: Celebrities, Television • Comments (0)
By Kelvin Lynch

Joe Manganiello joins 'True Blood' this season as Alcide

True Blood fans are in for a treat this season, with the addition of hunky Joe Manganiello.

The cute, sensitive actor, best known for his work on One Tree Hill, beefed up for the role, becoming the towering, muscle-bound (and oft-naked) werewolf Alcide on Alan Ball’s hit HBO series.

In Charlaine Harris‘ books (which are loosely followed by Ball), Alcide is described by Sookie as follows:

“He was huge. His eyes were green. His tousled hair was curly and thick and black as pitch. His brain buzzed and pulsed with energy. Kind of a red effect. Werewolf. Big as a boulder, with biceps that I could do pull-ups on. He would have to shave a second time if he planned on going out in the evening. He would fit right in on a construction site or a wharf.”

Manganiello has appeared on numerous TV shows besides One Tree Hill, including CSI:Miami, How I Met Your Mother, and ER.   However, his biggest role to date was on a short-lived series in 2007 called American Heiress.

Alcide is sent by Eric to protect Sookie while she searches for Bill

Alcide made his first appearance in last week’s episode, sent by Eric to help Sookie find her true love Bill, who is being held captive by Russell, the Vampire King of Mississippi. However, Sookie and Alcide soon develop some hot chemistry of their own.

Alcide is described in the books as a “proper gentleman”, and on the show he is saddled by a crazy relationship with a woman who is destined to cause trouble.  But his purpose is to protect Sookie.

Manganielllo said in an interview with HBO, “Alcide presents a very interesting option for Sookie … he starts off, obviously, as a bodyguard and protector, and they’re both kind of in interesting spots as far as relationships go … I don’t know what I can say much more than that. It definitely percolates.”

Manganiello will be in the buff for most of season three

Manganiello also calls himself “the piece of meat this year” and said he worked with Hugh Jackman’s “Wolverine” trainer Ron Matthews to get ripped for the role.

“On this show,” he said, “you’re going to be showing some skin at some point.  So I did two workouts a day.  My shoulders and arms got a lot bigger, but my waist got way smaller.  I’ve had to get all new jeans.”

We can’t wait to see him out of them!

True Blood resumes Sunday, July 11 at 9 p.m. on HBO (check local listings).

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Julianne Moore on gay marriage: ‘Everyone should have the same rights’

LGBTQ Nation • Thursday, July 1, 2010 • Filed under: Celebrities • Comments (0)

Actress Julianne Moore is calling on U.S. legislators to legalize same sex marriage, insisting people of all sexual orientations should have the same rights.

Moore

The “The Hours” star, who plays a lesbian mom opposite Annette Bening in the upcoming “The Kids Are All Right” — due in theaters July 9 — told WENN.com regarding gay marriage, “Absolutely, everyone should have the same rights. It’s a right, no one should be denied that.”

Moore said she is dismayed that gay couples have been banned from celebrating their love in a traditional wedding ceremony.

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Eminem speaks out in favor of gay marriage

LGBTQ Nation • Friday, June 18, 2010 • Filed under: Celebrities, Music • Comments (0)

Rapper Eminem, famed for his homophobic lyrics, appears to have had a change of heart and has declared his support of gay marriage — cynically anyway — saying “everyone should have the chance to be equally miserable.”

In an interview with The New York Times Magazine that will be published this weekend, the rapper said his “overall look on things is a lot more mature than it used to be.”

Eminem, whose real name is Marshall Mathers, said: “I think if two people love each other, then what the hell? I think everyone should have the chance to be equally miserable.”

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Christian news site: ‘Lesbian activist’ Ellen DeGeneres bringing down ‘American Idol’

LGBTQ Nation • Friday, June 4, 2010 • Filed under: Celebrities, Television • Comments (3)

A Christian news site is making headlines by claiming Ellen DeGeneres is responsible for the ratings erosion of Fox’s American Idol.

DeGeneres

According to Gary McCullough, the director of Christian Newswire, Idol‘s decline can be directly linked to DeGeneres, whom he describes as a “lesbian activist” whose “lesbian one-liners” are hurting the shows ratings.

Says McCullough:

At this moment in entertainment history, network television is on a pro-homosexuality bender.

The producers of American Idol chose to be a part of this push; it was a huge mistake. The consequences of this choice were a drop in market share and a reduction in advertising dollars.

While many entertainers who profess an alternate sexual lifestyle are individually accepted and enjoyed by the public — when sexual behavior becomes their identifying trait in a specific broadcast, it limits the audience they will draw …

There is of course the insane possibility that Hollywood will forsake ratings – and the dollars that follow – and continue down the path of change. Perhaps next we will see the pro-pedophilia group NAMBLA use its influence in Hollywood to have “Dancing with the Stars” seat Roman Polanski as a judge.

Yes, he just compared homosexuality to pedophilia and statutory rape. Continue reading…

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‘A Team’ star Rampage Jackson’s bad attitude extends off-screen: ‘Acting is kind of gay’

LGBTQ Nation • Thursday, June 3, 2010 • Filed under: Celebrities, Film • Comments (2)

Pride of the Ultimate Fighting Championship and a former light-heavyweight champ Quinton “Rampage” Jackson will make his acting debut as Sgt. Bosco “Bad Attitude” Baracus in the upcoming big-screen version of “The A-Team” — but Jackson’s bad attitude appears to be more than just an on-screen persona.

Jackson

Jackson has come under fire for a series of homophobic and anti-gay remarks, and in equating acting with homosexuality.

In an unflattering profile in the Los Angeles Times, Jackson spoke of his experience filming in Vancouver, saying “Acting is kind of gay.”

“It makes you soft. You got all these people combing your hair and putting a coat over your shoulders when you’re cold. I don’t want a coat over my shoulders! I’m a tough-ass (expletive)!

“Vancouver strikes me as a San Francisco-kind of place. And I don’t want (expletive) getting ideas about me. I feel in my heart I’m the toughest (expletive) on the planet. And I don’t want nothing changing my train of thought. If you don’t believe that when we step inside the octagon, it shows.”

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