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“Stand By Your Man” with a twist

Openly gay country artist Drake Jensen has premiered the video for his cover of Tammy Wynette’s “Stand By Your Man,” which features superstar drag queen Willam Belli (“Nip/Tuck,” “RuPaul’s Drag Race”) and is directed by Michael Serrato. This version of the song and video add a new twist to the old classic.

Drake hails from Cape Breton, Nova Scotia, Canada, and has become a unique figure in the world of Country Music. He has become a voice for the LGBT Community and speaks through his music.

From Drake’s website:  “Jensen’s vocal style is an earthy combination of Cape Breton grass-roots country with a strong draw to a vintage, organic platform of sound.  Drawing on his ability to spin a yarn, wind it around a note and tie it all with honest emotion and raw passion, Jensen’s music is driving him ever forward, on the road to recognition as a dexterous country vocalist and a force to be reckoned with in the country music genre.”

Check out more info about Drake at his website: www.drakejensen.ca

(via AccidentalBear)

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Spend Local this holiday season

From my uber-smart friend Phil Attey: “Spend Local” means “Made in the USA” – and that means this Holiday Season, no shopping at Walmart or buying anything that says “Made in China” or any other foreign country.

If every American who complained in the election that too many companies were outsourcing jobs to China, made a pledge not to purchase any Holiday presents that weren’t made in the USA, Corporate CEOs would realize it’s not good business to screw over America.

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On ELLEN: Robert Pattinson talks about Taylor Lautner’s Chippendales transformation

Two of the biggest stars of Twilight, Robert Pattinson and Taylor Lautner, stopped by ELLEN to discuss the movie’s surprise ending, or “twist” as they referred to it.

While talking about the time off between shooting the movies, Robert mentions Taylor’s amazing transformation between the first and second movies: “He came back a Chippendale.”

Robert Pattinson talks about Taylor Lautner's Chippendale transformation

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President Obama gives emotional thank you to his volunteers

President Obama stopped by his Chicago campaign HQ yesterday to thank his supporters for all their hard work and wish them well on their next moves.

“I am absolutely confident that all of you are going to do amazing things in your lives,” he told them.

Then, after marveling at the volunteers’ enthusiasm for the democratic process and their determination to help their fellow Americans, Obama got misty, saying, “Even before last night’s results, I felt that the work I had done in running for office had come full circle.”

“Because what you guys have done means that the work I am doing is important. And I’m really proud of that. I’m really proud of you.” The volunteers began cheering as the president paused to wipe away tears. “What you guys have accomplished will go in the annals of history.”

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Shirtless David Beckham in new ad for H&M

Just in time for the holidays, H&M and David Beckham have released some shirtless promo pics and a behind the scenes video for his bodywear collection.

“Thought you’d like to see some of my new H&M Holiday campaign shots” the 37-year-old soccer star posted on Facebook.

Check out Beckham‘s bodywear collection over on H&M‘s site!

Always sexy David Beckham in shirtless promo photo for H&M

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Congresswoman Gabby Giffords’ shooter receives 7 life sentences

Jared Loughner, the man who shot Rep. Gabby Giffords in the head and killed six others, was sentenced in Arizona today to 7 consecutive life sentences.

Giffords’ husband, Mark Kelly, addressed the man directly with his wife at his side:

“Gabby would trade her own life for one you took on that day,” Kelly said of his wife, whose efforts to recover have inspired many people across the nation. “Every day is a continuous struggle to do the things she was once so very good at.”

“Mr. Loughner, you may have put a bullet through her head but you haven’t put a dent in her spirit and her commitment to make the world a better place,” Kelly said, according to media reports.

“You tried to create for all of us a world as dark and evil as your own,” said the former astronaut as he looked at Loughner. “But know this, and remember it always: You failed.

“You have decades upon decades to contemplate what you did. But after today, after this moment, here and now, Gabby and I are done thinking about you.”

The full text of Mark Kelly’s statement can be read here.

The shooting took place on January 8, 2011, during a routine political appearance.

After 31 shots were fired, 6 people were dead, and Giffords was critically injured.

Loughner was the only suspect. The only question focused on whether he would avoid the death penalty because of his mental health. After the shooting, Loughner was diagnosed with schizophrenia and underwent forcible psychotropic drug treatments.

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Karl Rove: The President got “lucky” with Hurricane Sandy

In a Wall Street Journal op-ed, Karl Rove continues his temper tantrum due to the vast majority of the candidates he back losing in the 2012 election.

Now, he’s saying that President Obama lucked out that Hurricane Sandy happened:

The president was also lucky. This time, the October surprise was not a dirty trick but an act of God. Hurricane Sandy interrupted Mr. Romney’s momentum and allowed Mr. Obama to look presidential and bipartisan.

A few points to make here though.

One, Romney’s “momentum” was already slowing down before Hurricane Sandy.

Two, President Obama “looked” presidential because he WAS presidential in doing his job.

Three, Romney hurt his own image in a widely criticized “storm relief” rally in Ohio, where his campaign staff staged donations and took photos of the candidate posing with canned goods.

Karl needs to accept the fact that he spent over $100 million through his PAC -American Crossroads – and got precious little in return on his investment.  From MSNBC:

Six of the eight GOP Senate candidates that American Crossroads spent money to try to elect – Tommy Thompson in Wisconsin, George Allen in Virginia, Josh Mandel in Ohio, Richard Mourdock in Indiana, Denny Rehberg in Montana and Todd Akin in Missouri – lost their races, along with Romney. The group did, on the other hand, help to elect Deb Fischer in Nebraska and Dean Heller in Nevada.