Kathy Griffin Deals With The Death Of Joan Rivers: “Respect Must Be Paid To This Woman”

Kathy Griffin Deals With The Death Of Joan Rivers: “Respect Must Be Paid To This Woman”

Screen Shot 2014-09-06 at 1.02.44 PMAnderson Cooper has positioned CNN at the forefront of reporting on the untimely (yes, untimely) death of Joan Rivers, offering up two exclusive interviews with power gay Andy Cohen and honorary power gay Kathy Griffin to talk about what made the 81-year-old comedienne legendary.

Speaking with Cooper on Thursday, Cohen said “she was such a life force, and though she was in her 80’s, it’s [her death] is still shocking.” She was “someone you’d thought would be around forever,” he added, and above all else, “she was an uncensored diva.”

Cooper added: “It’s often hard to understand why some people have appeal in the gay community, and I think…beyond her acceptance of people, there was something about the fact that she had overcome all these obstacles…and persevered.”

Cooper also snagged an interview with his bestie Kathy Griffin, who will no doubt be the woman who carries Joan’s legacy forward. In her first interview with the media since Joan’s death, Kathy said “respect must be paid to this woman.”

“She blazed a trail for me and all the girls, and in the face of so much adversity.” Check out her thoughts below:

Beyond that, CNN also produced two wonderful clips over at their YouTube page, chronicling Joan’s Tonight Show legacy and her most memorable moments. Check them out below:

Hear how other celebs reacted to Joan’s death over here.

Photo: Twitter

Matthew Tharrett

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The Sexiest Ice Bucket Challenge Video Has Arrived: WATCH

The Sexiest Ice Bucket Challenge Video Has Arrived: WATCH

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Forget Cristiano Ronaldo or Stephen Amell, this gorgeous hunk’s ALS Ice Bucket challenge to the tune of Plastic Bertrand’s “Ça plane pour moi” easily takes the cake for sexiest ice bucket challenge yet.

The video itself in French, but you aren’t really watching for the dialogue now are you?

Check him out, AFTER THE JUMP

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Kyler Geoffroy

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DirecTV’s Sunday Football Ad Features Gay Sports Fan Couple

DirecTV’s Sunday Football Ad Features Gay Sports Fan Couple

directv-football-gay-coupleNow that the Dallas Cowboys have officially signed Michael Sam to their practice squad, it’s time for the NFL to start publicly welcoming its gay fans into the fold.

Shocking, we know. But  gay sports fans are apparently not an urban myth.

To help get things started, DirecTV aired an adorable commercial featuring a gay couple caught in the throes of a heated football rivalry. The ad, unannounced before it aired during Thursday night’s NFL Kickoff game between the Green Bay Packers and the Seattle Seahawks, has been met with an awesome surge of approval online.

“Chris and I have a friendly rivalry,” Dude 1 says in the ad below. “Giants – Cowboys, you know the deal. Sure, we still argue sometimes. But we’re just like any couple, really.”

Kudos, DirecTV. Your next challenge: Deal with the inevitable haters in an even more creative way.

Matthew Tharrett

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Joan Rivers Reflecting on Her Life and Career in 2012: 'Life is So Much Fun, It's One Big Movie' – VIDEO

Joan Rivers Reflecting on Her Life and Career in 2012: 'Life is So Much Fun, It's One Big Movie' – VIDEO

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With Joan Rivers passing away earlier this week, a video of the comedy icon discussing her life and death is now being re-circulated through the web.

The clip, part of the 2012 season premiere of Joan & Melissa, features Joan reflecting on her four decades of showbiz success. Her career and family brought her fulfilment – and it really shows. 

In fact, the only thing she really feels upset about in is the fact that her grandson Cooper isn’t gay

“If I die, who’s going to want my showtunes collection?”

Watch, AFTER THE JUMP

Clip is around the 23:00 mark.

 


Kyler Geoffroy

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Homeless Gay Teens Cast Out By Religious Families

Homeless Gay Teens Cast Out By Religious Families
One late night at the end of her sophomore year of college, Jackie sat in her parked car and made a phone call that would forever change the course of her life. An attractive sorority girl with almond eyes and delicate dimples, she was the product of a charmed Boise, Idaho, upbringing: a father who worked in finance, a private­school education, a pool in the backyard, all the advantages that an upper-middle-class suburban childhood can provide – along with all the expectations attendant to that privilege.

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Nick Jonas Beefcake Promo Pic For Kingdom, Plus 'Jealous' Trailer: VIDEO

Nick Jonas Beefcake Promo Pic For Kingdom, Plus 'Jealous' Trailer: VIDEO

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Hyping his upcoming MMA drama series Kingdom, Nick Jonas has released some beefcake-y goodness on his Instagram account. If you want to see those pecs in action, you can either re-watch the series promo trailer, or you can check out the trailer for his upcoming single “Jealous” AFTER THE JUMP

He’s come quite a way since “Burnin’ Up.”


Christian Walters

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