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The Weeds actor, who has blossomed into quite the hunk, will soon be taking Broadway by storm. in the Duncan Sheik scored Spring Awakening: The show, based on an 1891 German play of the same name, centers around a group of teenagers dealing with abortion, rape, suicide, masturbation and even some S&M. It won three Tony Awards last year, including Best Musical. Better make your reservations, drama queens! |
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“European Union citizens would prefer to elect a gay leader than have one they consider too old, a study released in Brussels has revealed. According to the Eurobarometer study of 27,000 EU citizens across the bloc, just 17 per cent of Europeans would be totally comfortable with someone over the age of 75 in their country’s highest elected post. That is less than half than the 36 per cent who would be at ease with a homosexual leader…” [The Age] |
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We’ll give you the good news first: Jake Gyllenhaal is in the market for an assistant. Like, totally a wet dream come true, right? Well, wrong. At least for most of you. You see, rather than hiring on merit alone, the Brokeback Mountain actor has a bit of queer requirement: ladies only. Wait, isn’t that reverse sexism?! |
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“An Oklahoma woman was busted for bestiality after her son stumbled on a trove of homemade movies showing her having sex with dogs.” And, no, it’s wasn’t Sally Kern, although that would have been incredible. [NY Post] |
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As this happens they tend to adapt to the changing times, often alienating long-standing fans in the process. That’s exactly what happened between singer Liz Phair and Queerty correspondent Megan Metzger, who admits she once loathed her icon so much that she wanted her off the planet. But, just as some star alienate their base, they too can stage a come back, shining brighter than ever. After the jump, Metzger traces her rocky relationship with Phair - and how a live show last week rekindled their unspoken - most likely unrequited - romance. |
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Log Cabin Republican president Patrick Sammon warns his party peers not to push gay marriage this year: “Acceptance of loving, committed gay and lesbian couples is on the rise and, consequently, the marriage debate does not have the same heat it used to. Republicans who try exploiting the issue for political gain this November will fail. And they’ll further alienate the young people who are already leaving the GOP in droves… So, a word to my fellow Republicans: If we choose the politics of fear and division that helped defeat our party in 2006, we will alienate the independent voters who will decide this election. We will suffer an even bigger defeat in 2008.” [Politico] |
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Even if you’re not down with Britain-based jazz outfit The Herbaliser, who can resist an animate video, like this one: “Something Wicked This Way Comes.” |
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And Why It May Not Matter
Then, last week, conservative group Protect Marriage said that McCain backed their unholy mission: passing an amendment again restricting nuptials to one man, one woman. McCain’s camp didn’t reply to those allegations, but the homo-politicos over at Log Cabin Republicans dug into the candidate and confirmed the flip-flop. Let the political expediency begin! |
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“The Netherlands’ 165 staunchly Protestant schools are standing firm on sacking homosexual teachers who are in a relationship with another man or woman, the Volkskrant reports on Tuesday. The schools made their standpoint clear in a paper on homosexuality which was presented to education minister Ronald Plasterk on Monday. Plasterk said the law does allow education on the basis of religious convictions but said he was still in talks with schools about what to do if a gay teacher married.” [Dutch News] |
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Barack Obama’s at it again. The presumptive Democratic presidential nominee today released another commercial highlighting his personal background. Just last month the Senator from Illinois let loose a different biographical advertorial, “Country I Love,” a keen attempt to fight back at all that “he’s not a patriot” propaganda. Unlike his previous efforts, this new offering - entitled “Dignity,” as in the dignity “that comes from work” - stresses Obama’s post-law degree commitment to the working class and struggling families. And, as an added twist, Obama’s airing this ad in traditionally Republican states. Purple America, here we come! |
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Legendary Pictures has confirmed it is developing a “300″ follow-up for Warner Bros. that Frank Miller is writing and Zack Snyder is intended to direct. |
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A false profile of Mathew Firsht was entered on the social networking website with his name and date of birth, incorrectly stating he was signed up to gay groups. Facebook yanked the page after sixteen days. The accused, Grant Raphael denies any wrong doing. |
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