A leading Arabic language news channel based in Dubai has published a list of “shame,” which includes eight Western celebrities who it believes are gay, and therefore “disgraceful.”
But there’s just one problem with the list (aside from the fact that it even exists).
Of all the many out gay celebrities The Middle East Broadcasting Center could have chosen to list, it actually ended up listing one complete heterosexual, and two women who aren’t actually gay but have used themes of lesbianism to advance their careers.
But this is the Middle East! Who cares about facts or ethics in the media?
Here’s the list, as translated by GayStarNews:
– Ricky Martin: ‘One of the first who announced their sexuality.’
– Cameron Diaz: ‘Stated that she prefers making love to women even though she was in a relationship with Justin Timberlake. She doesn’t mind making love to a man but prefers having a long term relationship with a woman.’
– Jodie Foster: ‘Got married to her partner, the photographer Alexandra Hedison lately.’
– Daniel Radcliffe: Harry Potter’s actor, announced his sexuality.
– Lindsay Lohan: ‘Has previously announced her homosexuality. She was engaged to Samantha Ronson and they were planning to get married but they broke up before marriage.’
– Ellen DeGeneres: ‘The star and famous TV presenter preferred to get married to her partner Portia De Rossi and they have been living together for a couple of years.’
– Elton John: ‘The global musician has not just announced his sexuality, but got married and wore a wedding dress from his boyfriend David Furnish and had kids using surrogacy.’
– Neil Patrick Harris: ‘His boyfriend and him had twins the same way as Elton.’
Obviously Daniel Radcliffe is not gay and therefore has never “come out,” but he is a staunch supporter of the LGBT community and has even gone to bat for us several times. Most recently, he discussed Michael Sam’s drafting, calling America’s first out gay NFL player “fucking awesome.”
Alas, news outlets in countries whose governments are largely influenced by Islam essentially have free reign to smear LGBTs with propaganda like this in order to distribute misinformation about LGBTs.
In 2022, the Arab nation of Qatar will host the FIFA World Cup despite strong opposition from officials within the FIFA organization. The decision to host the international sporting event in Qatar has become a contentious issue due to the region’s weather, and its horrific treatment of LGBTs.
As was the case with the 2014 Olympics in Sochi, visitors to the region are subject to local laws, including those that forbid homosexuality. For the most part, Russia played nice with tourists and athletes, but the government in Qatar will likely be much less forgiving.
Photo: Instagram
Stache99
They just think anyone who supports equality is gay and any women bold enough to be independent and not covered up and subservient to the “superior male” is a lesbian.
Stache99
The faster we get away from fossil fuel the better. Let these primitive sand jockeys go back to obscurity.
redcarpet30
If ONLY this were true! I think he’s hot as hell.
alterego1980
RE: the end of your article. Qatar has not been ousted from hosting the world cup. The article references one officials hopes/expectations but his assertion is baseless (unfortunately). Qatar was already awarded the world cup and they are currently building stadiums.
On another note, I’m not typically a big Radcliffe fan, but he is looking very good in that photo…
Lazycrockett
That’s a really good picture of Dan. Hubba Hubba
Paco
Actually I just read an article that claimed one FIFA official said that Qatar probably wouldn’t host the World.Cup because of concerns about the extreme heat outside the venue. There was no mention about homophobia being the reason.
ingyaom
If he’s only [email protected] in Dubai, I’m prepared for a lay-over.
FattBoy
@Stache99: Agreed.
Larry
Hasnt FIFA changed their mind and removed 2022 from Qatar?
Ron Jackson
The US support for the backward monarchies and fake democracies in the Middle East is appalling. The sooner we get out of there and let them eat each other the better.
Mack
I wonder if anyone told Daniel he’s gay? I’ll volunteer to show him the ropes if he wants.
Alan down in Florida
Daniel would make the perfect pocket gay but alas… it is not to be.
Kieran
If we really believe there is nothing wrong with being gay, then it should follow that it shouldn’t matter whether Daniel Radcliffe is called gay or not. I would hope Daniel would take being on the list as an honor and a compliment.
enlightenone
@Stache99: Put your comment on a “black and white” flag with the “red, white, and blue” on the other side. Let’s wave!