Sarah Silverman is Goofy

January 31, 2007

Definitely in the third-grade you're-so-gay kind of way, which we love. Fans of Sarah Silverman – the caustic, offensive? – comedian will be getting a supersized dose of her when her new Comedy Central series “The Sarah Silverman Program” premieres Thursday.

Why do we care?

Because coolio blogger Dave White keyed us into her new ZZ Top-esque gay couple. And, we are sorry to admit, when we last saw Ms. Silverman live here in the Big Apple, we laughed out collectively gay asses off. Damn funny girl.

T.R. Knight is Not Quitting

January 31, 2007

The rumors flew fast and furiously. And we admit here at OUTzoneTV.com that we were pretty shocked and offended by them.

Why on earth(!) would the most famous gay actor is the world today – thanks to his elegant and eloquent handling of verbal gay bashing by a co-star – leave his mega-hit show, “Grey’s Anatomy”?

He wouldn’t . But that hasn’t stopped the rumors from flying from MSNBC to all entertainment gossip sites. We hope that E Online is correct in dispute the facts. We have no reason to not believe them. And there is no reason why T.R. Knight would leave.

Is there?

Civil Unions in Hawaii?

January 31, 2007

Trying to avoid a heated battle over gay marriage, Hawaii lawmakers are considering (how generous!) to grant same-sex couples similar benefits through civil unions.

Oooh, the word “similar” drive us batty!

Democratic legislators, who hold overwhelming majorities in both the state House and Senate, are supporting a proposed civil union bill as one of the party's top priorities for this year's legislative session. If it passes, Hawaii would become only the fifth state to recognize either civil unions or gay marriage.

"Committed couples, regardless of their sexual preference or orientation, should have the same rights. That's the bottom line — we should treat people equally," said Gary Hooser, the state senate majority leader. "There's broad support among Democratic party members."

But let's not forget, Hawaii at one point -- years ago -- offered us our first glimpse at gay marriage. Then "the people"/voters turned against us. So let's be wary.

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Francois Ozon to Close Berlin Fest

January 31, 2007

Move over Robert De Niro, Clint Eastwood and Steven Soderbergh. We only care that awesome gay director Francoise Ozon (Water Drop on Burning Rocks (so gay sexy), 8 Women) has been tapped to premiere his film Angel as the closing night film at next month’s festival.

The film stars Charlotte Rampling as an author who climbs to the upper echelons of British society (or at least that’s how Variety is reporting it).

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Kathy Griffin: Gay Porn Star

January 30, 2007

Oreos and milk. Peanut butter and chocolate. Kathy Griffin and gay porn? Come February 24, we'll find out just what kind of combustible (or sympatico) mix the two make when Kathy hosts the GAYVN Awards.

If you're anywhere near The Castro theater in San Francisco that weekend, the Gay Adult Video awards bring out a plethora, abundance, conucopia of pornographic film stars. Now, with Kathy shooting a new season of her hit show "My Life on the D-List" there will be a film crew following her at the awards event.

"I'm thrilled that 'My gays' have asked me to join them for their big event," Griffin says. "I can't wait to skewer my favorites."

Skewer. Big Event. Is there anyway to talk about this event without sounding dirty?

For more info: http://www.gayvn.com/

Manly Mike Jones Visit's -Ex-Boyfriend's Church

January 30, 2007

Ted Haggard, the closeted pastor whose fall from grace came courtesy a handsome hustler he’d been having a relationship with for 3 years…isn’t back at work.

But Mike Jones, the brave boy who outted Haggard is at work on a book. And one of his first stops was a visit to Haggard’s church. The Denver Post is reporting the amazing adventure that took place Sunday.

Jones was greeted as a bit of a savior by the congregants. It’s all a bit creepy-weird, but whatever floats their boat. All 14, 000 members of that boat!

"I had read a lot about the church, but there's nothing like seeing it for yourself," Jones told The Post. "It wasn't to rub anyone's face in it by any means. I was wanting to get some perspective, to see where they are coming from, what the magnet is."

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More Satanic Pride in the USSR, Please!

January 29, 2007

Russia, more accurately, is getting crazier by the day. Example: the phrase “Satanic Happening” is a direct quote from Moscow’s mayor, Yuri Luzhkov, about gay pride.

Mr. Luzhkov said: “Last year, Moscow was unprecedentaly pressured to allow here a gay parade which can only be called a Satanist happening.”

(Check out OUTzoneTV.com's picture from last year's riot HERE.)

Well, sir, we beg to differ. The authorities denied the activist’s application for a parade. Then they said they would just meet and have a rally. Then the government said they wouldn’t, or couldn’t, protect them. And so guess what? A bunch of skin-head bigots showed up and beat the crap out of the gay men and lesbians.

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Volver, Cruz, The Best in Spain

January 29, 2007

Not that we aren’t in a relatively pleasant mood this morning after watching Little Miss Sunshine win the Screen Actor’s Guild Award for Best Ensemble in a Motion Picture. The terribly cute film doesn’t have a chance for Best Picture at the Oscars, so congrats to them for SAG win.

But we are still smarting from the royal dissing “The Academy” gave our main gay cine-icon Pedro Almodovar. The man didn’t get a best screenplay, best picture or best foreign language film nomination. Only Penelope Cruz was nominated for Best Actress, and we know she doesn’t have a chance because Helen Mirren is wining EVERYTHING!

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More Gays And The City

January 29, 2007

Someday, we promise, there will be a new way to describe hip, urban, cool TV programs about single folk falling in and out of love. “Sex & The City” is just the last cool thing we have to compare anything to, so that’s what we think “Hollyoaks: In the City” a British nighttime soap on BBC America, reminds us of.

But with accents. And real gay men…not just women acting like gay men.

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We’re Rich! Rich, We Tell You!

January 26, 2007

First of all, how great is this picture? It's resplendant in its gaiety and we all squealed with delight when we stumbled across it this morning. It's the best representation of "gay" and "opulent" we've ever seen.

All this due to an economic impact study released by “Packaged Facts” and LGBT P.R. firm Witeck-Combs Communications. According to the report, which we read about at 365gay, the buying power of American gays and lesbians will exceed $835 billion per year by 2011.

That’s right. Billion. With a B.

The statement was pretty direct in its stance, which read: "Corporate America is waking up to the enormous opportunity of marketing to gays and lesbians." (and...come on, shopping is the gay equivalent of hunting...)

But here’s the part that made our mouths drop open – the current buying power of the estimated 15.3 million America gays and lesbians – is already $660 Billion dollars.

Wha? Really?

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"Project Rungay" Nominated

January 26, 2007

The boys over at Project Rungay have done it again!

Our favorite dishy queens from the City of Brotherly Love have been nominated for a bloggie award! Among some other kick-ass blogs, they're our personal choice for the "Best New Blog" Award category. Click here to go to the Bloggie Award Website. (You have to scroll down to the bottom.)

We adore these boys. They give us credit for being their first interview, and we keep bumping into them at all sorts of Runway events. We love their take on all things gay, because they're never actually cruel. They'll tell you that your hair looks terrible, but they do it out of love.

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Anne Heche: Lesbian Again?

January 25, 2007

Ellen Degeneres’s ex-girlfrined and the star of “Men in Trees” announced that she was separating from her husband after five years of marriage.

''They have requested that they be allowed their privacy at this time,'' publicist Lisa Kasteler said in a statement.

Miss Kasteler, Do you remember when Ms. Heche got high and wandered around Northern California after breaking our Ellen’s heart? Privacy Schmivacy

Heche, 37, and Coleman Laffoon, a motion picture cameraman, were married in September 2001. The couple have a 4-year-old son, Homer.

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Banned Flick Released

January 25, 2007

Gays know a thing or two about censorship, although in the US we’re getting used to being able to see just about anything we want. Wrestlers grabbing each other’s balls: visit YouTube. Old reliable unsafe sex videos: get thee to a mail order company.

It’s all out there.

And that’s a long intro to explain that an Academy Award nomination is helping the film Water finally come out in India.

After seven years.

Oscar-nominated Canadian movie Water will be shown in India this spring, seven years after angry Hindu nationalists stormed the sets, forcing its Indian-born director to stop filming.

This time, promoters say, they don't foresee any trouble. Distributor Sanjay Bhutiani said Water will open across the country in March.

We also like this movie at OUTzone because we know a few gay South Asians in NYC who worked on the film.

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Dead Gay Sheep

January 25, 2007

You know a story is tired – very very Tired! – when the New York Times finally writes about it. That’s what happened today when they chimed in on the month-old gay sheep debate.

It’s not worth repeatinem>story, check it out here. Not that it’s without interest, but…

Isaiah Washington Will Do Anything to Keep His Job

January 25, 2007

Oh dear. It’s true. Mr. Washington has gone from perpetrator to victim. Doctor to patient. The closet case, er, homophobe is in therapy for his use of an anti-gay slur against a castmate, T.R. Knight.

''With the support of my family and friends, I have begun counseling. I regard this as a necessary step toward understanding why I did what I did and making sure it never happens again,'' Washington said in a statement Wednesday. ''I appreciate the fact that I have been given this opportunity and I remain committed to transforming my negative actions into positive results, personally and professionally.''

Translation: I want to keep my job.

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Doug Blasdell: Remembered

January 24, 2007

We're sad to share the news that Doug Blasdell from "WorkOut" passed away this week.

This is the official statement from Bravo: "All of us at Bravo are deeply saddened by the terrible news of Doug Blasdell’s untimely passing. He was an inspiring trainer, an exuberant colleague who made the gym a very fun place each and every day and was extraordinarily warm in all aspects of his life. Our heartfelt sympathy goes out to his many friends and colleagues at this very difficult time."

Doug was born in Los Angeles and was the first to go to college in his family -- putting himself through school at the University of Southern California. In his senior year he decided that he wanted to be a trainer, and he earned a degree in Business in 1988.

We send condolences to Doug's friends and loved ones, as well as fans.

Jennifer Aniston: Lesbian Kiss

January 24, 2007

We can't even find it in our hearts to get excited about this. Not sure why. It's just too coy ... too "Friends"y. But Jennifer Aniston is going to guest star on Courtney Cox's new show "Dirt" as a lesbian.

Whoo! Hoo!!

But, the good news is, they'll kiss.

It's more than they ever let Will do on "W&G", no?

Rufus and Bjork at Coachella

January 24, 2007

While Rage Against the Machine, the Red Hot Chili Peppers are touted as headliners, the thousands of gays attending the Coachella rock festival will be online for Bjork are Rufus Wainwright, too.

The concert takes place April 27-29 and involves plenty of “camping” in all senses of the word the Empire Polo Field in Indio.

Rage Against the Machine is reuniting for the festival, seven years after band members Zack de la Rocha, Tom Morello, Tim Commerford and Brad Wilk split amid chatter of internal conflict.

Bjork will perform on Friday, the Red Hot Chili Peppers on Saturday.

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Grey’s Bigot Meets Gays

January 23, 2007

Isaiah Washington, under fire for using a gay slur about a co-star, met Monday with gay rights activists who said he agreed to help educate the public about the cruelty of such language.

''He seemed very sincere in his interest in working with us in an ongoing basis,'' said Kevin Jennings, executive director of the Gay, Lesbian and Straight Education Network. ''We emphasized that this is not a one-shot deal, but an ongoing thing. He was very open to doing this.''

(And Bravo is not immune to F word controversies. The use of the term on "Real Housewives of Orange County" has set off a mini gay brouhaha in our offices. Read more about the drama in Andy's Blog.)

The star of the hit ABC medical drama met with Jennings, who spoke after the private meeting, and Neil G. Giuliano, president of the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation. A call to Washington's publicist for comment was not immediately returned Monday.

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L Word’s Second Life

January 23, 2007

Not that the hit Showtime show needs a “second life” because it’s first one doing just fine thank you very much.

“The L Word” is going Second Life as in super-hi-fi-cyberspace.

“L Word” launched this week on SecondLife.com with all sorts of virtual 3D reality experiences. Visitors to The L Word in SecondLife will have The Planet cafe, a dance club, an amphitheater, and stores in addition to the option to screen previously aired The L Word episodes. The Electric Sheep Company created the content for Showtime.

Can you get laid in Second Life?

Anderson Cooper: $4 Million Man

January 22, 2007

Silver-fox Anderson Cooper will grace the CNN 360 stage for a few more years. And he’ll be paid handsomely for his good looks and sly wit.

Not that Mr. Cooper isn’t an excellent journalist, ballsy and tough when he needs to: see Katrina coverage.

Just that he’s also a sap: see Katrina coverage.

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J.P. Calderon Breathes Oxygen

January 22, 2007

Reality TV Mash-up! “Survivor: Cook Islands” loser J.P. Calderon moves over to “Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency” Wednesday night. And in real life, he's signed a modeling deal with Ms. Dickinson's agency. Although we don't know what, if anything, that really means.

Head shaking yet? Remember when the kids of “Facts of Life” would go on “Different Strokes”? It’s kind of like that! But with a sexy gay man.

J.P. is also in the news for appearing on the cover of Instinct magazine’s swimsuit issue where he apparently comes out -- again. “It wasn’t until last year when my dad died that I did "Survivor", I said yes to Janice Dickinson, to Instinct. I’m coming out and I’m living," Calderon tells the magazine.

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Lily Tomlin on HBO

January 22, 2007

So it’s not the best title for a TV series ever – “12 Miles of Bad Road” – but if it stars Lily Tomlin, genius, lesbian, genius, then we’ll watch.

Word is that HBO picked up the 60-minute comedy from Linda Bloodworth-Thomason (Friend of Bill and Hillary Clinton). Tomlin plays the matriarch of an extraordinarily wealthy Texas family.

Okay, so that’s not a lot to go on. But come on: remember Lily in 9-5, Signs of Intelligent Life in the Universe, I Heart Huckabees, “The West Wing”.

GLAAD Loves ABC, Bravo

January 22, 2007

Nobody ever said gay rights organizations were the smartest groups in town. But Glaad’s choice to honor “Grey’s Anatomy” while the show is in the middle of a homophobic brouhaha is just plain wacky.

“Grey’s” network, ABC, which also scored nominations for its transgender character on “All My Children”, landed eight nominations from the group.

Yup.

CBS garnered five nods, NBC three and PBS two. Among cable networks, CNN received four, Bravo and HBO three, and BBC America two.

Yeah, Bravo! Three noms in the same category: Best Reality Show. Guess who the nominees are: “Project Runway”, “WorkOut”, and “Queer Eye for the Straight Guy”.

In other “whacky” Glaad news: these are the films nominated for being gay positive: Little Miss Sunshine, The Night Listener, Running with Scissors, Talladega Nights: The Ballad of Ricky Bobby and V for Vendetta.

All we can say is: Huh? What was gay about V for Vendetta and Talladega Nights?

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Hate Big Brother, Part 2

January 19, 2007

We covered the tasteless racism on “Celebrity Big Brother” in England because it was just too stupid to ignore (LINK). Today we’re glad to read Isaiah Washington’s apology to gays, and now we’re glad to hear Indian actress Shilpa Shetty has accepted apologies from her tormentors the Brit television show.

But controversy rumbled on over what thousands of Britons see as racist abuse.

Channel 4 television, which has been under pressure from politicians and the public to deal with the issue, said producers had spoken to Shetty's antagonists, Jade Goody and Danielle Lloyd.

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Washington Apologizes to Gays and Lesbians

January 19, 2007

“Grey’s Anatomy” star Isaiah Washington has finally issued an apology to the gay community after his recent – and frequent -- homophobic comments. (see here for backstory)

Washington said in his statement :

“I apologize to T.R., my colleagues, the fans of the show and especially the lesbian and gay community for using a word that is unacceptable in any context or circumstance. By repeating the word Monday night, I marred what should have been a perfect night for everyone who works on “Grey’s Anatomy”. I can neither defend nor explain my behavior. I can also no longer deny to myself that there are issues I obviously need to examine within my own soul, and I've asked for help.

I know the power of words, especially those that demean. I realize that by using one filled with disrespect I have hurt more than T.R. and my colleagues. With one word, I’ve hurt everyone who has struggled for the respect so many of us take for granted. I welcome the chance to meet with leaders of the gay and lesbian community to apologize in person and to talk about what I can do to heal the wounds I’ve opened.

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Another Gay Movie/Memoir

January 19, 2007

The estranged wife of former New Jersey Gov. James E. McGreevey -- the guy who rocked the country by saying, 'I'm a gay American" and then resigning from the Statehouse -- is writing a memoir. Dina Matos McGreevey's ''Silent Partner'' is scheduled to be published this spring by Hyperion Books.

''I've had a lot of requests for interviews and appearances, but thought it best for my daughter (Jacqueline) and myself to stay out of the public maelstrom,'' Dina McGreevey said in a statement released Thursday by Hyperion.

Problem is: Did anyone like McGreevey's book? Who is going to read his ex-wifes?

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Who’s the TOP? Jonathan Adler

January 18, 2007

Okay, it’s getting sick. We’re counting the days (13) until the premiere of “Top Design”. Surely, this show will not only replace “Project Runway” in our lives for a while but will become our favorite gay show on all of television, the internet, and our DVD collection.

Not just because four of the six male contestants are gay. But because Jonathan Adler is one of the judges. And you can’t find a gayer, and cooler, dude. We just found this interview with Jonathan on www.bravotv.com and it’s a must see.

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Isaiah Washington Should Apologize, Now

January 18, 2007

We think so, and GLAAD (the Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) thinks so, too. Although, surely their must be something more he can do. Maybe open a gay high school? Or promise to never speak in public again? Is that too much to ask for as punishment for his homophobia toward the awesome and out actor T.R. Knight?

Washington was first embroiled in a hate-speech scandal last year when he called gay co-star T.R. Knight (whom we love; see yesterday’s posts) the “f-word” and then started a fistfight with his straight co-star, Patrick Dempsey.

Macho. Lame!

We had hoped Washington learned his lesson, but then on Monday night Washington decided to use the f-word again … in a denial of ever using it in the first place.

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T.R. Knights Wins Hearts

January 17, 2007

Okay, stop the presses. Is this guy for real? Why did he not get picked (let alone win) Sexiest Gay Celebrity?

We just got done watchign THIS CLIP of Ellen's show where T.R. Knight discusses being called a faggot the first time -- ages ago during a fight on the set of "Grey's Anatomy". And then again, Sunday night, after the Golden Globe Awards.

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Ugly Betty Marries Bravo

January 17, 2007

Really, there’s no two ways around it. This story is going to sound like a shameless love for our bosses, the Bravo network.

But when Tim Gunn is cast on two episodes of our favorite show: We gotta talk about it. Dude is going on “Ugly Betty” twice!

And, to make things more Bravo-incestuous, so is Kathy Griffin.

To think we were happy just watching “Ugly Betty” without them! Gunn will be on February 1 and 8. Kathy Griffin will be on this Thursday (tomorrow, January 18).

Set your Tivos!

Grey's Star Bashed Again

January 17, 2007

When will Isaiah Washington learn his lesson. Really. The “Grey’s Anatomy” star actually scored some points with the gays by being so cool on the red carpet.

Before the Golden Globe Awards he made charming comments about how he’d like to be gay and wants more gay friends and for a moment, it seemed that maybe he understood how uncool it was to call T.R. Knight (his “Grey’s” co-star) a faggot.

That didn’t last.

During an interview in the press room after “Grey’s” won for best-drama, Washington denied his involvement in a heated on-set incident in October during which he allegedly used a homophobic slur.

Ai yai yai!

''No, I did not call (co-star) T.R. (Knight) a faggot,'' Washington said. ''Never happened, never happened.''

Rather than soothing the situation, his comments left co-star Katherine Heigl seething.

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Mz. Ross Won’t See Dreamgirls

January 17, 2007

Diana Ross is too busy to watch the Golden Globe winning movie, Dreamgirls, that is loosely based on her life as a Motown starlet.

The 62-year-old singer told David Letterman that she is going to be a mentor on Fox's ''American Idol'' – What does that mean? Will she be giving Randy Jackson advice? -- and is planning a world tour in March to promote her new album, ''I Love You.''

Ross said she didn't see the musical version of Dreamgirls, either.

Oh. Come now. Certainly she saw it. Or got a tape of it. Or listened to the soundtrack and read ALL the reviews.

When Letterman asked her whether she was curious about the film, Ross joked: ''Yes, I've heard a lot about it. I'm going to see it with my lawyers.''

Oh! Ouch!

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Kylie’s In, Kylie’s Out

January 16, 2007

Can you imagine watching a performance of Kylie Minogue and seeing the lady flee the stage with the flu? Well, better than see her lose her cookies on stage – and then have someone’s cellphone video of the barfing episode end up on YouTube.

Anyway: from flu to cold, now Kylie had to cancel two more performances her comeback tour. The London-based singer, underwent treatment for breast cancer in 2005, managed to perform only half of a scheduled 2½-hour concert in Manchester, England.

''Several members of the crew, the tour manager and Kylie have been suffering from flu -- but she didn't want to let anyone down. She wanted to try to get through the show, but had to cut it short,'' Bills said by telephone from Manchester.

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Big Brother: Homophic or Racist?

January 16, 2007

In England, “Celebrity Big Brother” is having a racial crisis. Bollywood actress Shilpa Shetty was called “Indian” and now the UK’s media watchdog group Ofcom has received over 3,500 complaints alleging that the show's contestants racist.

In Brazil, the accusations are of homophobia. After last week’s naked shower scene – quickly circulated online – a less sex contestant, Felipe unleashed this tirade: "I may even speak to a fag, but if I had to live with one I wouldn't like it. If (a fag) happens to invade my personal space, I will beat him up for sure. I can sit down and chat (with gay men), and I even have a friend who is a fag. However, if a group of fags messes with me, I will beat them up."

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Ellen Loves Girls

January 16, 2007

Girl...Scout Cookies!

It should come as no surprise, and yet we couldn’t help buy smile when we heard the news. Ms. Degeneres bought $3,500 worth of Thin Mints et. al. from a 10 year-old girl in Geneva, Ohio.

Why? Just because.

Alexis Moyers, 10, delivered 1,000 boxes of girl scout cookies to DeGeneres on Monday during a taping of “The Ellen DeGeneres Show.” The show is scheduled to air Tuesday.

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David Beckham to West Hollywood

January 12, 2007

Only time will tell. The soccer star is leaving club Real Madrid to start playing in Los Angeles for a team call “The Galaxy.”

Who knew they even played soccer in L.A.?

Oh well, it will be fun to see the American paparazzi start stalking him as he dashes from Starbuck’s to Starbuck’s.

And what about wifey Posh Spice? Los Angelenos: Beware!

Beckham will leave Madrid at the end of the season. The move was announced Thursday following the end of talks on extending the 31-year-old English midfielder's contract with the Spanish club.

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A Good Gay in New Jersey

January 12, 2007

So he didn’t come out till later in life … no big deal, at least he came out, loud and proud. But then the police department where he worked, and even his town mayor decided that homophobic commentary was called for.

Dumb straight people.

Sgt. James Len claimed he was passed over for promotion and harassed because of his sexual orientation in Paterson, New Jersey. Yesterday, the city settled with him for $400,000, according to North New Jersey.com

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Bad Gay in Manhattan

January 12, 2007

First, the bad ones because they’re always more fun. Zillionaire Steven Green – once voted New York’s worst landlord (he still owes the Big Apple $2 million) – is going to jail. All because of a bad (and illegal, illegible, not real) divorce.

Green married his boyfriend in 2005 in Nantucket. Then they tried to divorce but because they’re New Yorkers their Massachusetts’ wedding doesn’t count. (Just another reason more states need gay marriage, not just civil unions or sad secondary options.)

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Naked Brazilian Is ... Just Like Us

January 12, 2007

Brazil is web crazy … as everyone knows. So it was surprising that YouTube was shut down last week for a few days. Now, a new clip is burning up firewire cables across the country.

Alan Pierre, the nerdy cool guy from Brazil’s “Big Brother” took a shower naked. And the footage was aired, distributed, and now he’s a megastar. (Not that he shouldn’t be. The video shows he has serious star potential. Don't worry, the link is at the end of this article.)

But! The most amazing fabulous part of the entire video – which yes, we have now watched about sixteen times – is how downright boring it is! And realistic.

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Madonna Defends Rosie O'Donnell

January 11, 2007

''People are giving Rosie a hard time,'' said Madonna on NBC's ''Today'' show. ''I wish they'd stop. I don't think it's fair.''

Remember Madge starred with Rosie in A League of Our Own, the movie about a woman's baseball team directed by Penny Marshall.

The pop star told Meredith Vieira that she first heard about the flare-up between O'Donnell and Trump while vacationing ''in the middle of the Indian Ocean'' and quickly e-mailed O'Donnell.

What kind of super-fast Blackberry does Madge have with her in the middle of the Indian Ocean!?

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Gay of Year: Kevin

January 10, 2007

He was voted Gay of the Year by 400,000 of his not-so-close friends. Really. First, Kevin submitted his photo and answered OUTzoneTV.com's questionaire. Then editors picked his smile and wit as a potential winner. But then the voters spoke and he came out on Top. Now, it turns out he's a cool, smart and very nice guy. OUTzone caught up with Kevin in NYC about his "big" win!

OZ: How does it feel be OUTzonetv.com’s sexiest gay of the year?
I’m totally excited.

OZ: Who was the first person you called?
My boyfriend. And then my dad. And I was like, “Hey dad, I have some news. I sent my picture to this website a few months ago, and they voted me sexiest of the year.” And his response was, “Cool, man. Did you have to be nude for one of those?” And I said, “no, Dad.” He was proud.

OZ: How did your boyfriend react?
His co-worker heard the news actually, and wrote a blog entry about it at “Broadcasting and Cable” She was like, “oh my god, can I blog about it?” And yeah, everyone’s excited.

Read the full interview in CHAT.

Clive Owen Faces Lancome

January 10, 2007

Uma got all buttered up and gold for her high-paying Lancome ads. Will sexy Clive go cool and Crisco for his new grooming ads?

We hope so. Well, sort of. The greasy look is not our favorite. But really: Can Clive Owen take a bad picture? Of course the powerhouse skincare and fragrance company Lancome tapped the actor to be the new face of Men’s Lancome.

Lancome chose Owen, who stars in Universal's Children of Men,not because of his tall, dark and handsome look but because of his talent and work ethic, said Odile Roujol, general manager of Lancome International.

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Keep The 'Net Free-ish

January 10, 2007

If you’re running for president – Barack Obama, Hillary Clinton – or just a cool liberal – Barbara Boxer, Tom Harkin – or the sole sensitive Republican senator, Olympia Snowe – then you’re signed on as a sponsor of a new Net Neutrality bill.

What’s this? Politics in my OUTzone News? Where’s Jake Gyllenhaal?

Wait! This is important for anyone who uses the Internet, and gays use it (a lot). So lets get real for a second.

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Return of Bea Arthur

January 09, 2007

Not that we didn’t love her "return" stageshow a year or two ago (oh, how the memory fades). But we’re “totally stoked” that “Maude: The Complete First Season” is coming out on DVD March 20.

Woo-hoo! Who says there isn’t a God?!

We’re huge Bea Arthur fans around here and while we doubt we’ll ever grow tired of "Golden Girls" reruns, we’re happy there is another source to satisfy our Bea-mania.

Sex & The City, Part 2

January 09, 2007

NBC announced they’re going to shoot a pilot of a new show based on a Candace Bushnell book. Yes, she’s the same gal who wrote the original “Sex & The City” newspaper columns and book.

The show, tentatively title “Lipstick Jungle” is described as an decidedly edgier “Sex and the City”, and revolving around women in their 40's.

Two questions: How is this show supposed to be “edgy” when it’s on network television? And women in their 40s? Well, 40s is the new 30s, so that’s cool. No?

Angelina vs. Madonna

January 09, 2007

Is this an attempt to start a fight between Angelina Jolie and Madonna? Cynical minds would be hard pressed to not wonder. But our guess is that these quotes are out of context and a cynical ploy to “create” a controversy where there is none. We bet that Angelina Jolie and Madonna are friends and would fight to the death for all the children in Africa.

But if you wanna know what Jolie is quoted as saying…

''Madonna knew the situation in Malawi, where he was born,'' the 31-year-old actress was quoted as saying in this week's edition of Gala, a gossip magazine. ''In that country, there isn't really a legal framework for adopting. Personally, I prefer to stay on the side of the law.''

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Brandon Teena on Hollywood Blvd.

January 09, 2007

We can dream, can’t we? Would it be awesome if she came back to life and became a mega star?

Well, we’ll settle for super-gay-friendly Hilary Swank receiving a star on the Hollywood Walk of Fame.

Swank and her mom came to Hollywood 16 years ago with only $75 in their pockets. On Monday, the two-time Oscar winner received the ultimate sign that the move paid off.

What, those two Oscars weren’t validation enough? Two! She won two Oscars

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Priest Falls for Oscar Wilde

January 09, 2007

Father Leonardo Sapienza, head of protocol at the Vatican (What kind of job is that?) released a new book of aphorisms. And guess who’s the featured aphorism-giver?

Oscar Wilde. Queen of the gays.

Featured in the new tome, “We are all in the gutter, but some of us are looking at the stars.” And other genius lines such as: “I can resist everything except temptation” and “The only way to get rid of a temptation is yield to it”.

Father Sapienza told the Times of London that he had devoted the lion’s share of Provocations: Aphorisms for an Anti-conformist Christianity to Oscar Wilde because it was appropriate, and that Wilde found his way back to god toward the end of his life.

Whatever.

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OUTzoneTV.com's Sexiest Lovers

January 08, 2007

Forgive us if we're still a bit excited about OUTzoneTV.com's Sexiest 2007 poll. The results were featured in InTouch Weekly on Friday and picked up by some of our favorite gay bloggers (whom we will give big shout-outs to here).

But, the most fascinating thing is that at least two, maybe three of the postings talk about the idea that two of our "Sexiest Gay Friendly Celebrities" should have been on the "Gay Celebrity" category. Now, it's not Brad Pitt, 'cause dude is way happily married. And as much as we'd like, it's not Jake Gyllenhaal, because he's just so not gay and, well, there was the whole Kirsten Dunst thing, remember? Hugh Jackman: Also not gay. Married. Happily. Kids, too. Julian McMahan? Well, we haven't slept with him ... but there's just something about these rumors that sounds fishy.

People who can so comfortably play gay on TV are usually not closeted.

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Michael Stipe in Hall of Fame

January 08, 2007

Rock ‘n’ Roll is not very gay. (Have you ever read a “music issue” of a gay magazine. Oh, the pity!) So it was with a big grin that we read this morning’s headline: R.E.M named to Rock 'n' Roll Hall of Fame.

Why? Because big ol’ queer (not “gay”, not “bi”, just a big honest creative, sexual artiste) Michael Stipe will be standing next to butch icons (cough, cough) such as Van Halen and Grandmaster Flash.

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Patricia Clarkson Crowned Krewe Monarch

January 08, 2007

It’s a little confusing, but one of our favorite actresses -- two-time Emmy winner Patricia Clarkson, the hot lesbian from High Art, the nervous neighbor in Todd Haynes Far From Heaven -- will reign as the 2007 celebrity monarch for the Krewe of Orpheus. Don’t think Skull & Bones or Dungeons and Dragons. The Krew is the extravagant parade group organized by New Orleans native Harry Connick Jr., another OUTzone favorite dude.

Celebrity monarchs lead Orpheus each year. Past monarchs include Whoopi Goldberg, Glenn Close, Stevie Wonder, Toby Keith, Laurence Fishburne, Dan Aykroyd, Little Richard, Delta Burke, Travis Tritt and James Brown.
Clarkson, we did not know, is a New Orleans native.

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Rufus Wainwright's Festival of Culture

January 05, 2007

The New York Times is bringing gay guru sex symbol Rufus Wainwright to the Big Apple this weekend. And we're pretty excited by this. Actually, he's part of a whole gay-ish weekend of stuff happening. On Saturday at 6pm, you can stop by and check out a sold-out live performance by Rufus Wainwright, and on Sunday at noon, you can hear Augusten Burroughs as well as other writers talk about their autobiographies.

This is really just the beginning of the events they have lined up. Click here for more information and to see if you can get on the waiting list for tickets.

Sondheim Returns, Gay Dog Leaves

January 05, 2007

Stephen Sondheim and Michael Starobin will write music for an upcoming musical version of “King Lear”.

Exciting news, eh? Well, we love Sondheim as much as the next dude. But really: “King Lear”? (sigh)
''King Lear,'' will be directed by James Lapine, and open March 7 at the Public Theatre in NYC starring Kevin Kline.

Oh, that’s good news. We like Kevin.

In other theatrical gossip/news. The cool gay play about a hustler and his Hollywood star boyfriend is closing in February. We liked this one. So we’re sorry to see it go. But it had a fair run, so maybe we should be happy for everyone involved. But it’s Friday: We’re ambiguous.

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Leaving Las Vegas: Celine Dion & Mamma Mia

January 05, 2007

While most folks returned to work on Tuesday to find their jobs “safe” or “cut” – which always seemed particularly rude. Like why not just fire someone in December? Are the holidays really enjoyable if you know you’re going to be fired.

But enough with the employment drama: Except in Vegas. That’s where it’s “curtains!” for Celine Dion’s interminable show and “Mamma Mia!”.

Not until the end of the year or early 2008! (Exclamation points are very important!)

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Jennifer Hudson Live(s) for The Gays

January 04, 2007

Beyonce or Jennifer? Beyonce or Jennifer? That’s all folks around here been jabbering about since the release of Dreamgirls.

But enough about the movie. Ms. Hudson threw her first live concert – for an audience of gay men, surprise, surprise – on New Year’s Eve. The whole thing was a bit odd in that it was put on by the super-gays who throw the Black Party, etc. , the so-called “Saint-At-Large” folks. The concert was followed by a big ol' shirtless gay dance party (our favorite kind) hosted by Junior Vasquez who spun until well into 2007.

Word is that the sound sucked, the venue (Hammerstein Ballroom) was badly organized and her back-up dancers had no groove … but Ms. Hudson was amazing anyway. See YouTube video for confirmation of groove-less back-up dancers. http://youtube.com/watch?v=JfQ7lMxXmYI

We're impossibly jealous that we weren't there, but we had to, uhm, go to another, way better party at Crobar the next morning. Why we didn’t do both? Well, we should ask our bosses for a raise? Or can The Saint start giving us press passes?

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Megan Mullaly: Dead

January 04, 2007

Fret not fans of “Will & Grace” only her new talk show is dead. After just five less-than-stellar months, Megan Mullally’s syndicated talk show is closing its doors.

"I am extremely proud of the show we created and am thankful for the passion and tireless efforts of (executive producer) Corin Nelson and the entire staff," Mullally said in a statement issued by our parent company NBC Universal.

Too bad, but...

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Pay Whitney Houston's Bills

January 04, 2007

Why can’t super stars can’t clean up their own mess? So often they go and ask fans to bail them out by selling all their stuff on Ebay. Tori, Liza … now Whitney.

According to the AP, the soon-to-be-ex Mrs. Bobby Brown neglected to pay a storage bill for more than 300 items from her 1999 World Tour. The storage company, Speed of Sound, wants their money. (Go figure.) So they went to court and now a judge has given them the right to auction off all the stuff in Whitney’s storage unit .

Bad for her. Good for us. We love a sale!

So what’s on the block next Tuesday, January 9? Mostly things like musical instruments, set pieces and high quality sound equipment (yawn). But there’s also tons of cool crap like Whitney’s Atelier Versace beaded cat suit, or her Dolce & Gabbana Tiger print sequin skirt, and even a bunch of Bobby Browns music awards!

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Ashton Punk’d Demi

January 03, 2007

Or so she tells The Bible, er, Vanity Fair magazine.

Ms. Moore (star of G.I.Jane) tells Vanity Fair, which of course we not only read but have a subscription to. Although, with the stories leaking out before we get our copy at home: What’s the point? Oh yeah, the horoscopes. They never leak those genius horoscopes.

Anyway, so Demi Moore says she was as surprised as a lot of other people when she began dating Ashton Kutcher more than three years ago.

So were we.

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Who Loves Bionic Women?

January 03, 2007

This just in. Reuters is reporting that NBC gave the "Yes, Ma'am" to three new television projects for 2007. And one of them is a remake of "The Bionic Woman."

We don't know any more than this. Exept that remember she was a spin off of "The Six Million Dollar Man," which one OUTzone staffers remembers so fondly. He says he had a plastic Six Million Dollar Man-doll and he used to spend all of his time with the doll. (Scary.)

We'll keep you posted as we learn more ... including casting! Who will be the new "Bionic Woman"?

Nathan Lane Prints Money

January 03, 2007

The Broadway appeal of Nathan Lane remains undiminished. After busting every record possible by raking in the cash with his starring role (opposite cuttie-patootie Matthew Broderick) in “The Producers”, he’s done it again. This time in “Butley”.

Please: No butt-ley jokes. We’re gay, but not that gay.

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Return of “The L Word”

January 02, 2007

Set your Tivo. “The L Word” returns Sunday night at 10 pm on Showtime.

Because really: Is there another show with so many women that so many gay men watch? No. "The Golden Girls" don't count.

Reasons to watch this season include the introduction Cybill Shepherd as Bette's boss, Phyllis, who comes out later in life after a conventional heterosexual marriage; Marlee Matlin as Jodi, a deaf artist who has a relationship with Bette, and Rose Rollins as Tasha, who has served a tour of duty in Iraq.

Serious issues -- such as the military's ''don't ask, don't tell'' policy, the legality of same-sex marriages and the challenges of transgender transition -- underscore story lines, but ''Sex and the City'' style wit and laughter also hold sway.

''In the sense that we deal with the issues of the moment, we deal with them because they affect all of our lives,'' says Chaiken, who doesn't presume that her show will necessarily change people's attitudes, but does hope that depicting lesbian stories in all their human variety may shift opinion.

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Straight Farmers, Gay Sheep

January 02, 2007

Shepherds got a problem: “They’re losing out financially because on average one in 10 rams is gay.”

Yep, you read that right. Don’t believe us, look here:

So, they are experimenting on the little lambs to genetically alter them to become straight. Another option is to breed the gay mutation out of them.

No luck so far.

Not surprisingly, gays are upset.

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