Village People: In what felt like being transported back to the Palladium circa 1984, Joan Rivers, Michael Urie, Ronnie Spector and "everybody who was anybody in the NYC nightlife scene" -- plus me -- came out to help Michael Musto celebrate 25 years of employment at the Village Voice. While I talked to the "Ugly Betty" star about the rave review he got in The Times for "The Temperamentals," "CSI" and "Daddy" star Gerald McCullouch shamelessly flirted with my friend Marc all night (what a cute couple they would make!). The WOW Report has the complete report and lots of photos HERE.
Courier Delivers: Bjorn Borg, John McEnroe, Mats Wilander and Mikael Pernfors all in one event? I must have died and gone to tennis heaven! (Boston)
Another Albany Albatross: Citing health concerns, first-term Rep. Eric Massa announced Wednesday that he will not seek re-election. But several House aides told POLITICO that the House ethics committee has been informed of allegations that the New York Democrat, who is married with two children, made unwanted advances toward a junior male staffer. (Politico)
Homo Is Where the Heart Is: Although I stand by my decision to want nothing to do with gay marriage until it's legal in all 50 states, now that it's now an option in a former home of mine -- Washington, D.C., which joins Connecticut, Iowa, Massachusetts, New Hampshire and Vermont in issuing marriage licenses to same-sex couples yesterday at 6 a.m. -- the reason people are choosing to do it now is a lot more clear to me. Incidentally, I'm attending my first gay marriage next month, which I bet shifts my feelings even further in this direction. (NYT)
Tip of the Hat: Well, I still haven't forgiven the Golden State for Prop 8. But kudos to the California Assembly for swearing in its first gay speaker. (LAT)
Opposites Attract: David S. Broder says President Obama is having trouble because he's pushing for "large-scale changes," but I agree with John Aravosis who says O's problem is that he isn't. (WaPo)
Bathing Beauty: I don't really care that "Bachelor" hunk Jake Pavelka picks some cross-eyed chick to be his "wife" or that he's gonna be on "Dancing With the Stars" (Shannen Doherty's selection is another story altogether ...). But I did need an excuse to post this photo I found in Entertainment Weekly. (People)
If Only Our Lawmakers Were This Wise: Jamie Stark, a sophomore at the University of Wisconsin - Madison, makes a compelling argument for why government should divorce itself from all marriage and only deal in civil unions. (The Daily Cardinal)
Shrubs: A new show on NBC traces seven celebrities back through time, revealing interesting ancestors and stories from their families’ pasts. Would your family history measure up? (NYT)
Theater People: “TalkOut Mondays” (the after-performance discussions) continues March 8 with Derek & Romaine (Sirius “Out Q109” radio hosts) and the cast of the critically acclaimed hit show “The Temperamentals” by Jon Marans at New World Stages (340 W. 50th St.). (Telecharge)
Don't Ask, Don't Listen: Pathetic human being (and senator) Joseph I. Lieberman of Connecticut introduced a bill on Wednesday to repeal the ban on openly gay service members in the military, yet later in the day jackass Republicans were still questioning why lifting the ban was necessary. (Are you people fucking retarded?) (NYT)
Face the Facts: "Harry Potter" star Daniel Radcliffe says he's not gay, despite having an incurable case of gay face. (Telegraph)
Hate Crime Arrest: Three cousins from Hayward have been charged in San Francisco with a hate crime and assault for allegedly firing a BB rifle at the face of a man they believed was gay, an attack the men videotaped, authorities said Wednesday. (SFGate)
Baby's First Sex Change: OK, I'm not condoning Life & Style's article "Why Is Angelina Turning Shiloh Into a Boy?" that's full of outdated stereotypes. But I must admit that I said the exact same thing to Michael when I saw those photos a week or two ago in another magazine (but I thought it was cute!). (Advocate)
Cry Me a River: Hollywood's A list isn't getting their $20 million a picture up front anymore -- they're only getting it if their movie's a hit. (NYT)
I Wish I Were an Only Child! So who is to blame for the Brady reunion planned for "The Today Show"? It depends on who you ask. Some say Eve Plumb, some say Maureen McCormick. Personally, I blame that bitch Lucy Winters. (Yahoo)
Model Prisoner: Naomi Campbell just can't stop punching people. (NYDN)
Regarding your comment about not personally embracing marriage-equality until its legal in all 50 states, I urge you to reconsider. Every gay/lesbian couple in America CAN get legally married; they just need to travel to the Northeast, Iowa or DC. Yes it will cost them more than home town, but the cost can be kept low (travel in, get hitched, and return home). Wait to have the family/friends ceremony back home. Making family/friends aware breaks down carriers and changes minds of those whose minds can be changed.
Several states embraced women's right to vote before it was mandated nation-wide. That women were voting in some states helped dramatically to pushing the cause forward for all women.
Desegregation in Northern states was a major factor (all those brave Northerners who traveled South to fight for what was right) in bringing the end to legal racial discrimination.
The efforts of student protesters in California initiated a nationwide reaction to America's business culture supporting and empowering apartheid in South Africa.
All civil rights actions have begun as local efforts that grew and grew into a national debate; bringing changes in their wakes.
"Be bold and mighty forces will come to your aid" -- Goethe
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Kenneth:
Regarding your comment about not personally embracing marriage-equality until its legal in all 50 states, I urge you to reconsider. Every gay/lesbian couple in America CAN get legally married; they just need to travel to the Northeast, Iowa or DC. Yes it will cost them more than home town, but the cost can be kept low (travel in, get hitched, and return home). Wait to have the family/friends ceremony back home. Making family/friends aware breaks down carriers and changes minds of those whose minds can be changed.
Several states embraced women's right to vote before it was mandated nation-wide. That women were voting in some states helped dramatically to pushing the cause forward for all women.
Desegregation in Northern states was a major factor (all those brave Northerners who traveled South to fight for what was right) in bringing the end to legal racial discrimination.
The efforts of student protesters in California initiated a nationwide reaction to America's business culture supporting and empowering apartheid in South Africa.
All civil rights actions have begun as local efforts that grew and grew into a national debate; bringing changes in their wakes.
"Be bold and mighty forces will come to your aid" -- Goethe
Someone needs to tell Jake Pavelka that Daniel Radcliff isn't the only one with an incurable case of gay face.
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