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Celebrities to sponsor gay-friendly prom after lesbian student sent to ‘fake’ event
Former ‘N Sync member Lance Bass will join celebrity chef Cat Cora and members of Green Day are among those helping to pay for a gay-friendly prom in Mississippi after a lesbian teen was duped into attending a “fake prom” earlier this month. According to the Advocate, the Tupelo, Miss. event, scheduled for May 8, […]
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Why Ricky Martin matters — to me… and maybe a few other boys
There’s been a lot of commotion regarding Ricky Martin’s recent coming out statement on his official website. As with most things in life these days, I learned about the news on Facebook.
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Ricky Martin comes out: ‘I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man’
Ricky Martin has come out in a posting today on his official website: “Today is my day, this is my time, and this is my moment. These years in silence and reflection made me stronger and reminded me that acceptance has to come from within and that this kind of truth gives me the power […]
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Cynthia Nixon, Joy Behar honored with GLAAD media awards
Actress Cynthia Nixon, comedian Joy Behar and the series Brothers & Sisters are among those who received media awards on Saturday from the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD). Nixon was honored for her work fighting for gay marriage. “We are bringing marriage back to its fundamentals and revitalizing it from its roots up,” […]
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Sean Hayes comes out: ‘I am who I am’
It’s been four years since Will & Grace ended it’s eight year run on NBC, and now Sean Hayes, who played gay sidekick “Jack McFarland,” finally reveals he is gay, in what the Advocate calls “the interview you’ve waited 12 years to read.”
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Roseanne Barr blames Mormon church for Marie Osmond’s son’s suicide
In a post on her blog Thursday, outspoken comedian Roseanne Barr has pulled no punches in her comments on the recent suicide of Marie Osmond’s son, Michael Bryan (a.k.a. Blosil), saying it had nothing to do with depression, and everything to do with the Mormon church’s position on homosexuality. Writes Barr: Marie Osmond’s poor gay […]
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Daniel Radcliffe addresses persistent gay rumors: ‘I’m straight.’
While talking to MTV recently about his work with the Trevor Project, a non-profit organization offering suicide prevention services to lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender youth, Daniel Radcliffe addressed persistent rumors that he’s gay. From MTV: “If people want to say that, they can,” he said. “But I’m not. I’m straight.” But he does get […]
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‘Harry Potter’ star Daniel Radcliffe speaks out against homophobia in new PSA
Daniel Radcliffe is hoping to stamp out homophobia by starring in a new campaign encouraging tolerance for all sexual orientations. The Harry Potter star has filmed a public service announcement (PSA) on behalf of the Trevor Project, the leading organization focusing on suicide prevention efforts among gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgendered youth. And the actor […]
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Clay Aiken to speak at hometown gay rights event
More than a year after disclosing he is gay, Clay Aiken is speaking before a gay-rights event in his hometown of Raleigh, NC, reports the Raleigh News & Observer. This weekend, he will speak as part of the Human Rights Campaign Carolinas gala at the Raleigh Convention Center. HRC provided a speechwriter to help Aiken, […]
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‘Jersey Shore’ cast member posts apology for homophobic rant
I’ve spent more time on Jersey Shore and Ronnie Magro than I care to, but in the interest of equal time, here’s is Magro’s apology, posted Wednesday on Twitter. Earlier this week, TMZ.com released unaired footage of Magro in an altercation with an unidentified man who he refers to as a “fucking faggot” and “fucking […]