LGBTQ news and entertainment
Check out Academy Award® nominees Ryan Gosling & Bradley Cooper in official 2012 Toronto International Film Festival selection THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES.
Also stars Eva Mendes and Ray Liotta.
Opens March 29th, 2013.
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| Ryan Gosling in THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES |
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| Bradley Cooper in THE PLACE BEYOND THE PINES |
New York City actor and comedian Michael Hartney writes on his blog:
This afternoon, my partner Turtle walked out of our apartment to grab a bite. Before he even left our block, a man called him “faggot” as he passed. Rather than let the guy get away with it, Turtle decided to confront this man about his hateful behavior. And he filmed it.
Notice how well Turtle handles himself in this video. No need to fight hate with hate; calling him “slick hair” is as hateful as Turtle gets (which is hilarious and awesome). He lets that ignorant clown have it with poise and decency. Not surprising, considering Turtle is the absolute best guy around and I couldn’t be prouder of him.
Our neighbors saw this altercation, and told Turtle that this man has been harassing their thirteen year-old son for years, sometimes even calling him “faggot” while the kid was in recess at school with his peers. They know who he is and where he lives. They’ve been too scared for the kid’s safety to do anything about it. But it’s going to end today.
Let’s hear it for Turtle!
Clearly the bigot had no idea a “faggot” would stand up for himself. I’ll be curious to see if the man’s identity becomes public as this story has gone viral today.
I personally think it would be grand if everyone in the neighborhood pointed and called Mr. Slick Hair “faggot” every time he walks down the street.
The couple plans to file a complaint today.
(via JMG)
Agnetha Fältskog, of the super group ABBA, has released a single – “When You Really Loved Someone” – that will be on her new CD set for release May 13.
According to Billboard:
Agnetha has been working with Grammy-nominated songwriter/producer Jorgen Elofsson (Britney Spears, Kelly Clarkson, Celine Dion and Westlife) and producer/arranger Peter Nordahl on her new album, which includes one of Agnetha first co-writes in many years. “I hadn’t written any music for a long, long time,” she says in a statement. “But I sat at the piano, and suddenly it was there.”
After 10 years of mega hits like “Waterloo” and “Dancing Queen” and selling over 100 million records, the group disbanded in 1982.
(via Towleroad)
Duncan James, of the British boyband Blue, tweeted this pic from the gym:
Mr. James likes to tweet shirtless pics of himself. And to be honest, if I looked like Duncan I’d be tweeting shirtless pics, too.
Blue has a new album, Roulette, set to be released on April 15 and is available for pre-order on iTunes March 28. First single – “Hurt Lovers” – should be out in May.
The band is scheduled to appear on the UK TV show “The Big Reunion” this week, and will be taking part in The Big Reunion Tour this spring.
Deadline is reporting that TV audiences will be guaranteed four more years of ELLEN:
“‘Ellen’ is ‘the crown jewel’ of the NBC Owned Television Stations’ daytime lineup. In fact, ‘Ellen’ is the top choice for women 25-54 in her time period in seven of our markets, including New York, Los Angeles and Chicago, this season,” said Staab. “We are proud and thrilled to extend our relationship with Ellen DeGeneres, all the great people working on her show and our friends at Warner Bros.”
“‘Ellen’ is having its best season ever during the tenth anniversary of the show. It is a testament to Ellen’s brilliance as a talent and our extraordinary production team,” said Hilary Estey McLoughlin, President, Telepictures Productions. “We are so proud of the show and grateful for all the support and partnership of NBC and all of our stations. We look forward to collaborating with them to build ‘Ellen’ to even greater success in the years ahead.”
Tied for #1 with Dr. Phil, The Ellen DeGeneres Show has seen a 13% increase over last year’s numbers.
After wishing Joy Behar the best as she will be leaving The View after 16 years, Barbara Walters also took the time to dispel recent rumors that Elisabeth Hasselbeck would also be leaving the show due to her conservative political views.
Unless you travel to Las Vegas or a major city where Cirque may sit one of their shows down for a run, it’s possible you’ve never experienced the magic of Cirque du Soleil live.
Worlds Away is a gorgeous compilation of acts from seven Las Vegas shows: O, Kà, Mystère, Criss Angel Believe, Zumanity, Viva Elvis, and The Beatles Love.
Executive produced by James Cameron and directed by acclaimed filmmaker Andrew Adamson.
Available at Amazon.com
Olivia sings her classic hit “I Honestly Love You” – live in Cardiff, Wales, March 10, 2013
This tour is her first in the UK in 35 years.
The new James Franco film – “Oz the Great and Powerful” – leapt over the rainbow to take in $80.3 million and capture the No. 1 slot in weekend ticket sales.
I spent the weekend recovering from travel, but plan to see the film this week.
Who saw it? Thoughts? Yay? Nay?
(via NYDailyNews)
The Minnesota state legislature will begin addressing whether or not to repeal the state’s anti-gay marriage law this week as the issue goes to committee’s in both state chambers.
With strong Democratic numbers in each committee, the bills are expected to make their way to debate in the full chambers. However, Republicans and rural Democrats oppose the concept, so passage is far from certain.
But there are Republicans who see the direction of history, like Chairman Ryan Lyk of Minnesota College Republicans. From Grand Forks Herald:
“It is not the role of government to dictate who can be married, whose love is valid and which families matter more than others,” Chairman Lyk said. “Marriage benefits society in many ways and I cannot in good conscience support excluding same-sex couples from that important institution.”
Lyk said he does not speak for everyone in his organization, but “I know I speak for many young Republicans when I say that it is time for the Republican Party to move past this issue.”