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New gay-oriented YouTube channel from founder of LOGO TV

LOGO founder Matt Farber is launching Gwist, an LGBT-themed YouTube channel, with 10 shows that include featuring folks like Randy Rainbow, Howard Bragman, Louis Virtel, and Miss Richfield.

‘Gwist’ stands for “TV with a gay twist”.

The line-up, via the Hollywood Reporter:

• Gwissues with Howard Bragman: A panel discussion about a topic the LGBT community is talking about hosted by the publicist and television pundit.

• The Randy Rainbow Show: A sketch and celebrity spoof series featuring tongue-in-cheek commentary from YouTube personality Randy Rainbow.

• The untitled spousal equivalent game with Judy Gold: A relationship game show where gay and straight couples face-off to prove their marriages can be equally miserable, hosted by lesbian comic Gold.

• Miss Richfield 1981 “Q and You”: A comedic advice show form theatrical character Miss Richfield 1981.

• So Wrong! with Louis Virtel: A contrarian analysis on why certain pop culture darlings really aren’t all that, from Logo personality Virtel.

• Love’N Mo: A gay girls’ guide to sex and relationships for straight men starring former WNBA star Margot Clark. From Amy Goldstein/Steve Chivers.

• Steam Room Stories: A scripted series about a towel-clad group of men — gay and straight — discussing a topic at the gym. From Cinema 175 Productions.

• Gay Snackbites: A collection of stand-up comedy segments featuring up-and-coming LGBT comics.

• Cuentin’s Caddy Commentary: An animated talk show from veteran animatorMatthew I. Jenkins (Adult Swim’s Aqua Teen Hunger Force).

• An untitled Tina Cesa Ward project: A scripted drama from noted lesbian filmmaker and creator of Anyone But Me.

The channel launches January 14.

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Maine to begin issuing same-sex marriage licenses 12/29

On December 29th, Maine will begin issuing same-sex marriage licenses:

According to the Office of the Secretary of State, the certified election results for the state were signed off on by Gov. Paul LePage on Thursday, Nov. 29. The new law becomes effective 30 days from that date.

“The long wait for marriage for same-sex couples in Maine is almost over,” said Betsy Smith, the executive director of EqualityMaine. “Before the end of this year, all loving and committed couples in Maine will be able to stand before their friends, family and community and make a lasting vow to be there for one another.”

On Nov. 6, Maine became the first state to allow committed same-sex couples to receive a marriage license through a popular vote of the people.

(via press release)

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Still no action from SCOTUS on marriage equality appeals

 
The Supreme Court announced no action today on the DOMA and Prop 8 cases before it.

SCOTUSblog: “The Supreme Court on Monday released added orders from its Friday Conference, but the list did not include any on the ten cases dealing with the same-sex marriage issue.  It now appears that those cases will be rescheduled for the Conference this Friday.”

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Darren Criss rehearsing for tonights TREVOR LIVE event

Darren Criss rehearsing for Trevor Live, an evening of irreverent comedy and musical performances.

Each year the The Trevor Project will also honors and individual and a corporation for their positive commitment to increase visibility and understanding of the LGBTQ community.

The red carpet will be livestreamed – make sure you catch it from 5-7pm PST tonight.

Click here for more info on the event.  

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Frank Bruni for New York Times: “Dear President Clinton”

“Dear President Clinton, 

What a year you’ve had, the kind that really burnishes a legend. At the Democratic National Convention, on the campaign trail, in speeches aplenty and during interviews galore, you spoke eloquently about what this country should value, and you spoke unequivocally about where it should head. Such a bounty of convictions, such a harvest of words, except for one that’s long overdue: Sorry.

“Where’s your apology for signing the Defense of Marriage Act? And why, amid all the battles you’ve joined, and with all the energy you’ve been able to muster, haven’t you made a more vigorous case for same-sex marriage, especially in light of your history on this issue? You fret about your legacy, as any president would. For turning a blind eye to the butchery in Rwanda, you struggled through a mea culpa of sorts, and after Barack Obama seemed to lavish higher praise on Ronald Reagan than on you, you seethed.

“Well, DOMA, which says that the federal government recognizes only marriages of a man and a woman, is one of the uglier blemishes on your record, an act of indisputable discrimination that codified unequal treatment of gay men and lesbians and, in doing so, validated the views of Americans who see us as lesser people. If our most committed, heartfelt relationships don’t measure up, then neither do we. If how we love is suspect, then so is who we are. No two ways to interpret that. No other conclusion to be drawn.

[snip]

“I was sloppy at the start. What I and many others want most from you isn’t really an apology. It’s full membership — and, better yet, leadership — in a movement that’s headed inexorably in the right direction, with or without you.” – Frank Bruni, writing for the New York Times.

Read the full essay here.

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Ricky Martin on World AIDS Day 2012

Ricky Martin wears an “Everyday is World Aids Day” t-shirt while kicking off World AIDS Day on Friday (November 30) in New York City.

Ricky, the spokesperson for MAC Viva Glam, recently tweeted, “Saturday is World AIDS Day. @MACcosmetics will MATCH all ON LINE VIVA GLAM sales + donate funds to men, women and kids living w/AIDS.”