Antigay Leader: Call on National Guard to Halt Same-Sex Nuptials
Randy Thomasson, who backed California’s Proposition 8, says Republican governors should call on the National Guard to ‘defend’ marriage from same-sex couples.
Stevie St. John
Daily Archives: January 13, 2015
Matt Bomer Slated To Play Montgomery Clift, Iconic Hollywood Closeted Gay Man
Matt Bomer Slated To Play Montgomery Clift, Iconic Hollywood Closeted Gay Man
One of our favorite queer celebrities is set to take on a new role playing one of the most iconic gay men to ever work in Hollywood — and who never came out.
Recent Golden Globe recipient Matt Bomer is slated to play Montgomery Clift in a new HBO biopic. According to People, Clift was one of Hollywood’s most charismatic leading men, whose sexuality was not publicly known about until after his death in 1965.
Bomer recently won a Golden Globe for “Best Supporting Actor” for his role in Larry Kramer’s emotional play-turned-HBO movie “The Normal Heart.”
During his acceptance speech the hunky actor, who has also quickened pulses when he appeared in the TV series “White Collar” and the film “Magic Mike,” among other projects, thanked his husband, publicist Simon Halls, and their three children, Kit, Walker and Henry.
The British Army Will Now Ask Recruits If They’re Gay Before Enlisting
The British Army Will Now Ask Recruits If They’re Gay Before Enlisting
It may initially spark a few red flags as government invasion of privacy, but gay rights groups are applauding the British Armed Forces for announcing they will now ask new recruits to disclose their sexual preferences.
Well, not all their sexual preferences (keep the handcuffs to yourself), but whether they’re gay.
It’s important to note that the disclosure is completely optional — recruits are free to opt out if they so choose. The logic is that the more personnel records the forces has on its service men and women, the more support and protection they can provide.
James Wharton, who suffered violent attacks in the Household Cavalry’s Blues and Royals for being gay and who was once famously saved by Prince Harry, said:
“It’s fantastic news. But it’s important troops don’t have to reveal sexual preferences. I wasn’t ready to do that.”
The ban on gay troops has been lifted since 2010. Since then, the Ministry of Defense has issued several retroactive human rights payouts to soldiers who were discriminated against based on sexuality.
H/t: Mirror
Dan Tracer
Naomi Campbell On Support For The LGBT Community: 'If It Wasn't For Gay Men I Wouldn't Exist' – VIDEO
Naomi Campbell On Support For The LGBT Community: 'If It Wasn't For Gay Men I Wouldn't Exist' – VIDEO
Supermodel Naomi Campbell recently spoke with GLAAD about her upcoming role on the show Empire, which prominently features a gay storyline, and, more broadly, about why she supports the LGBT community. Referring to her recent appearance at GLAAD’s media awards and questions she received on the red carpet as to why she was there, Campbell responded, “Why shouldn’t I be here? I was…if it wasn’t for gay men I wouldn’t exist. Hair, make-up, designer, photographer, stylist, manicure, hair-dresser, I mean, I just wouldn’t exist. I owe my life to gay men. And it’s just what I’ve grown up with. It’s my family.”
Speaking about the character Jamal on Empire, who is gay, Campbell commented, “I think Jamal’s character is so important. And it will hopefully bring a lot of people out.”
Watch Campbell’s interview, AFTER THE JUMP…
Campbell will make her first appearance on Empire on January 21st.
Sean Mandell
Girlfriend Tag: Part 2 (LGBT)
Girlfriend Tag: Part 2 (LGBT)
the part that wouldn’t upload! me: kateaustinn.tumblr.com sar: sulsss.tumblr.com.
(SUNDAY 1/18) A MLK TAKEOVER WEEKEND!!! WHY END ON SAT… WHEN YOU'RE OFF ON MONDAY???? THE ONLY SUNDAY MOVEEEEEEEEE!!!!!! —- YALL ASKED WHAT HAPPENED TO 12 LOUNGE????? MANNNN WE ARE BUSTING THE DOORS DOWN THIS *MLK* WEEKEND!!!! (JANUARY 18TH = NO WORK
Gwen Stefani Supports Her Sons Wearing Nail Polish
Gwen Stefani Supports Her Sons Wearing Nail Polish
The pop rocker says she supports her three kids’ gender expressions no matter what — a stance many psychologists agree is best for all children.
Mitch Kellaway
www.advocate.com/politics/transgender/2015/01/13/gwen-stefani-supports-her-sons-wearing-nail-polish
Tituss Burgess Will Play The Witch In 'Into The Woods' Production In Miami
Tituss Burgess Will Play The Witch In 'Into The Woods' Production In Miami
Composer Stephen Sondheim has reportedly given his blessing to actor Tituss Burgess, who will tackle the coveted role of the Witch, which is normally played by a woman, in a new production of “Into The Woods.”
Burgess, whose Broadway credits include “The Little Mermaid” and “Guys and Dolls,” will play the part in the Carnival Studio Theater production of “Woods,” which opens Jan. 22 and runs through Feb. 15, in Miami. He’ll star opposite .J. Caruncho and Arielle Jacobs as the Baker and the Baker’s Wife, respectively, and Annemarie Rosano as Cinderella, Playbill first reported. Justin Fortunato will direct.
Of the non-traditional casting choice, Natalie Caruncho of the Carnival Studio Theater told Playbill, “We wrote a letter, through MTI, addressed to Mr. Sondheim and Mr. Lapine regarding Tituss playing the Witch and we were approved!”
She added, “It was a special moment for us.”
The Witch was originally played on Broadway by Bernadette Peters, who nabbed a Drama Desk Award nomination for her performance. Meryl Streep’s performance as the character in the 2014 film version of “Into The Woods” is considered one of the movie’s highlights.
Burgess, who stole scenes from Alec Baldwin and fellow guest star Sherri Shepherd on “30 Rock” as the hairdresser D’Fwan, told The Huffington Post in 2012 that it was important for his work to be representative of his life as an openly gay performer.
“I try to write in a perspective that’s both a representation of [myself] but also doesn’t alienate those from any other walks of life,” Burgess said at the time. Still, he added, “My young sisters and brothers in the LGBT community…they need assistance.”
Girls co-stars Andrew Rannells and Lena Dunham not recognized on Globes red carpet
Girls co-stars Andrew Rannells and Lena Dunham not recognized on Globes red carpet
E! network identifies pair as ‘Liza Miinnelli and guest’
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HRC and Center for American Progress on How Discrimination Affects Our Health
HRC and Center for American Progress on How Discrimination Affects Our Health
HRC is proud to mark National LGBT Outreach and Enrollment Week for the Affordable Care Act (ACA).
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