Privacy Breached & Sad Outcome: A Rutgers freshman aparently jumped off a bridge, killing himself this week after classmates used hidden camera to record and stream his gay sexual activity to the web.
Spirited Gay Boy Bullied to Death - School Did Nothing
Heartbreaking!: The parents of 13 year-old Asher Brown of Texas, who killed himself after constant bullying, join CNN's Anderson Cooper to share their story. School did nothing & Deny everything... Watch:
Wednesday's Gay Posts
Wednesday's Gay News Posts (Sept. 29th): Tim Gunn spills more beans; Larry Kramer's History of Gay America; Jakarta Gay Film Fest Disrupted; Puting Peru on the Film Map; Johnny Weir & HRC's Visibility Award; Gangster Ordered Hit on Man He Thought Gay; No charges in death of teen.
Michigan's Homophobic Assistant DA Stands By Bigoted Blog Posts
Weasle Watch: Anderson Cooper seeks answers from Michigan's assistant D.A., whose blog attacks a gay college student council member. Watch:
The Pope's Astronomer & Gay Aliens
The news about one of the Pope's astronomers saying that aliens have souls and that he would baptise an alien if it asked him to, got me to thinking once again about the Catholic church's anti-gay attitudes...
Gays in the Church - An Issue That's Not Going To Go Away
Rev. Carlton Pearson talks with CNN's Kyra Phillips about the Bishop Eddie Long sex allegations scandal and about preaching that everyone has a place in heaven, including gay people. Watch:
Predictable: Ann Coulter Argues About Gays & Civil Rights
Predictable argument & predictable outcome: Marc Lamont Hill and Ann Coulter face off on Larry King on whether gay marriage is a civil right. Watch:
Charlene Strong on Discrimination: "I Couldn't Sit Around"
Charlene Strong has been fighting DOMA since the death of her wife, Kate Fleming, in a flood in their Washington State home; she joins Laura Flanders at GRITtv to remind us what the denial of marriage rights really means to couples.
Entertainment Posts for Monday (Sept. 27th)
Gay Entertainment Posts for Monday (Sept. 27th): More claims about John Travolta; Allen Ginsberg & Howl; Film Fest opens in Jakarta; Bollywood Heart-throb disowned by his family for Gay Role; That 'Modern Family' Gay Kiss; Bogart's Big Gay Fear; A closer look at a JC Leyendecker advert...
Monday's Gay News Posts (Sept. 27th)
Gay News Posts for Monday, Sept. 27th: Victory for Witt; Gay Waiter's 'Nipple Tweak'; Ann Coulter...; Ronald Reagan; Slamming the Conservative MP's anti-sexwork pitch; Eddie Long Compares His Troubles to David & Golliath; Archbishop of Canterbury on Gay Clergy; Iowa Catholic Church & Ballot for Ban; Those Gay Stats in the UK.
Featured Music Video: 'Practically Wasted'
This week's featured music video features the piano bashing of Aussie performer Brendan Maclean from his debut album, "White Canvas" -- Watch:
Thursday's Gay News Headlines
Thursday's Gay News Headlines: Teen jailed over gay blackmail scam; Cuban Men & Diverse Masculinities; The Mysterious GLAAD Blogger Grant; NAACP's Gay Outreach; Sen. Chambliss' Office Behind Gay Hate Remark; UK Stats on Gay Population.
Law Barring Gays From Adopting in Florida Struck Down
Florida Appellate Court Strikes Down Law Barring Gay People From Adopting.
Homophobic Georgia Pastor Accused of Sexual Misconduct
Two Georgia men have filed a lawsuit claiming that prominent and homophobic megachurch pastor Eddie Long coerced them into sex, claiming it to be religious in nature and lavishing them with gifts and perks.
No Surprise: GOP Blocks Defense Bill Because of DADT
On Tuesday, the U.S. Senate led by the Republicans voted against a major military bill that would also allow the repeal of the "don't ask, don't tell" policy; the vote was 56 to 43. Here's some coverage on that event:
Dan Savage & Terry: It Gets Better
Dan Savage and his husband Terry have a message for all those gay, lesbian, bi and trans kids that don't think they have a future...It get's better.
John Waters: I knew I was gay the moment I saw Elvis Presley
In this BigThink interview, John Waters talks about why "Coming Out Is So Square", How no one asked him if he was gay, peoples fear of him, gaily correctness, the state of gay culture and more. Watch:
Xavier Dolan: I try not to please critics or anyone else when I'm writing these characters
Success has come quickly for 21-year-old Quebec filmmaker Xavier Dolan. Dolan was at TIFF 2010 for the English Canadian premiere of Heartbeats, and Xtra caught up with him and TIFF's Noah Cowen to talk about Dolan's films and his critics.
Gay Short Films of Interest at VIFF 2010
The 2010 Vancouver International Film Festival, (VIFF) which opens September 30, and runs until October 15, has a number of short films of gay interest to check out this year.
Gay Films of Interest at VIFF 2010
The 2010 Vancouver International Film Festival, (VIFF) opens September 30, and runs until October 15 this year and will be showing a great selection of films of gay interest; both feature length and shorts. This year's headline gay feature films include Xavier Dolan's Heartbeats, Bruce LaBruce's notorious L.A. Zombie and the documentary Stonewall Uprising.
Monday's Gay Entertainment Headlines
Monday's Gay Entertainment Headlines: The Lady GaGa Protests;In Defence of George Michael; Simon Callow's 'My Life in Pieces'; Book Review: The Fry Chronicles; Straight English Cricket Star Doffs his Kit; Freddie Mercury Biopic; Actress Kelly McGillis 'Weds'...
Monday's Gay News Posts
Monday's Gay News Posts (Sept. 20th): Harvard Undergrad Victim of Hate; Smearing to Gay Soldiers an Allies; Lady Gaga Protests; Cops Who Come Out; OPP Gay Recruitment Event Protested; UN urges lifting criminal sanctions against gays; 'Wedding Bells' for gay German foreign minister; Montana GOP: Ban homosexuality; The Big Anti-pope Rally; Did the Pope beatify a gay Cardinal? Russian Gay-Rights Activist Released.
Featured Music Video: 'Welcome To Disgracealand'
This week's featured music video is Aussie drag performer Courtney Act's hot new single: "Welcome To Disgracealand" -- Watch:
That's Gay Salutes CNN's Lowbrow Show Showbiz Tonight
I was wondering when we'd see this...This week, Bryan Safi salutes CNN's basement baby - Showbiz Tonight. The lowbrow entertainment show asked the question no other news outlet would dare (or care) to ask: Is television gayness in shows like "Modern Family" and "Glee" bad for society? Watch:
'Contemporary Art's Job is to Wreck Whatever Came Before It' :John Waters
In this BigThink interview, filmaker John Waters talks about what makes art successful, his dilema about a moldy painting, whether he seeks to make people angry and more. Watch:
Friday's Gay News Headlines (Sept. 17th)
Gay News Headlines for Friday, Sept. 17th: Tea Party's Christine O'Donnell & Her Sister; Ky. Suspect In Anti-Gay Attacks Indicted; Atlanta police on recent gay-related shootings; Update on the 'Gay Grifter' Murder Trial; Log Cabin Republicans Next Move on DADT; Tim Gunn Takes Aim; Makar, Edwin Morgan's Secret Gay Life; Update on the Moscow Gay Activist story.
Thursday's Gay News Links (Sept. 16th)
Gay News Links for Thursday, Sept. 16th.: An odd murder trial in NZ; Gay Cheyenne couple drops lawsuit; Bullied to Death; Russian Gay Activist Arrested; Hollyoaks star Kieron Richardson's Revelations; Oscar Wilde's lovelorn letters; Gay on the Rock...
Homophobia Rife in UK's Asylum System
Stonewall's Policy Officer Nat Miles talks about their research into the experiences of lesbian, gay and bisexual people in the UK's asylum system which was found to be rife with systemic homophobia. Watch:
Wednesday's Gay News Links (Sept. 15th)
Wednesday's Gay News Links: George Michael jailed; Ray Gosling Wasted Police Time over 'Murder Confession'; Tennessee Lesbian's Home Burnt Down; Gaga & Reid's DADT Tweets; Chris Matthews on DADT; Obama's Paralysis on Gay Rights Issues; The Golden Rule Ain't Golden....
Yves Saint Laurent Remembered on the TIFF Red Carpet
L'Amour Fou, a documentary about the rise of famous fashion designer Yves Saint Laurent and his partner Pierre Bergé premiered at TIFF 2010. Elvira Kurt hit the red carpet to talk with Saint Laurent's lifelong partner Pierre Bergé about the documentary. Also interviewed were model and friends, Betty Catroux and designer Loulou de la Falaise. Watch:
Concerns Raised Ahead of Pope's Visit to the UK
While Pope Benedict XVI remains steadfast in his vision of the values of society and what marriage is, Amnesty International UK raises concerns on eve of his visit -- Child abuse and Gay Rights Head List of Concerns.
Tuesday's Gay News Links (Sept. 14th)
Gay News Links for Tuesday, Sept. 14th: DADT Watch; Lady Gaga' Gay Escorts; 1st Lord of Dance: Sergei Diaghilev; Defeat for Ugandan Anti-Gay Minister; Gay Saudi Diplomat Receives Death Threats; Charlie Crist's Flip Flop; John Amaechi in gay bar row...
Challenging Assumptions - Can the Kids be Alright If They're Gay Too?
"I am questioning the heterosexism that pressures LGBTQ parents to prove their success as parents by producing heterosexual (read: normal) children." :Family Therapist, Arlene Istar Lev.
Entertainment News from the Weekend
Entertainment News from the Weekend: Bollywood's Last Taboo Broken; CNN's Piece on TV Gays; CNN's Stupid Poll on TV Gays; The Dresden Dolls Tour; A Story about a Gay Prince; & Dating Dangers...
Monday's Headlines from the Weekend
Monday's Gay Headlines from the Weekend: Mobile Operators Blocking Gay Sites; EU has a role to play in tackling homophobia; Another DADT Challenge; Update on Last Year's Gay Bar Raid in Atlanta; Saudi diplomat seeks asylum; Harrowing Report on Catholic Clergy in Belgium.
Featured Music Video: VIP
This week's featured music video is over the top with Adam Barta's V.I.P. -- Watch:
Friday's Gay News Links
Friday's Gay News Links: James Franco Sets the Record Straight; Serbian Police On Extremist Threats to Gay Pride March; Gaybashing in Victoria; Leadership to fight HIV-AIDS needed; Canadian Blood Services & the Charter; Ethics of Outing; Judge Rules on DADT; Obit For Stonewall Vet; Manchester's 2012 Gay World Cup bid.
Thursday's Gay News Post
Thursday's Gay News Headlines Post: Uganda's Fight Against Gay Vice; SA Gay Poster Couple's Tragedy; Singaporean gay prosecuted for sex acts; Microsoft Gets Egg in Face Again; Update on Ont. Blood Ban Court Case; Event to Honor Gay Soldiers Cancelled; Santorum's Anal Sex Problem; Former Log Cabin Leader on Mehlman; Peter Tatchell's Pope Docu...
TIFF 2010 - More Queer Film Picks
Xtra caught up with TIFF co-director Cameron Bailey to get his film picks, including John Cameron Mitchell's new film Rabbit Hole and Pierre Thoretton's Yves Saint Laurent - Pierre Berge, L'Amour Fou.
TIFF 2010 Queer Highlights: It's a Great Year for Gays
Noah Cowan, TIFF Bell Lightbox, artistic director, chats with Elvira Kurt of Xtra about the new venue which opens Sept. 12th and what queers should be checking out at this year's festival.
Wednesday's Gay News Mix
Wednesday's Gay News Mix: Former Mr Gay denies charges; Tea Party Trouble in Montana; Faroe Islands MP Snubs Iceland's PM & 1st Lady; Vatican "Dignitary"'s Decaf Quip; Beck's anti-gay army of God; Belgrade Pride; Gay Football Secrets; Gay Soccer Org's Call for Sanctions; Stephanie Rice Saga....
Tuesday's Gay News Links
Tuesday's Gay News Links: “Curing” Gays Isn’t Charity; Stephanie Rice Dumped; Former JetBlue Flight Attendent; Standing Up for Gay Parents; Euro HIV & syphilis study; Black Gay Pride attendees deaths investigated; Leering guards.
Featured Music Video: 'This Changes Everything'
This week's featured music video features "lesbian music by a boy" -- namely, K Anderson's 'This Changes Everything', from his debut album 'The Overthinker'. Watch:
Friday's Entertainment Buzz
Friday's Gay Entertainment Buzz: Tim Gunn Dishing Everywhere About Hoover and more...; 'Word Is Out''s Historical Importance; Tony Kushner: It's a crazy time...; Lily Tomlin's Teaching Gig; And I'ts not Easy Being Gay...
Friday's Gay News Links
Friday's Gay News Links: NSW Gay Adoption Bill; Gays in Australia Wait Hopefully for Marriage; Obama Should Feel Uncomfortable; Newt Gingrich & Lou 'Uganda' Engle Team Up; Cathedral Dean Fired over Marriage.
Catching Up With Margaret Cho
Sean Horlor from Xtra caught up with Margaret Cho during her recent stop in Vancouver, BC, during The Cho Dependent tour and talked with her about about her Vancouver connections, recording with Tegan and Sara and why she quit pot. Watch:
Thursday's Gay News
Thursday's Gay News Headlines: Manila's Historic Gay Pageant; Malaysia's Gay Community; No Hate Crimes Charges for Marines; Gay Grifter Cops a Plea; Frat Life at Penn State; Jake & Del Get Chatted Up in Montreal; Andy Warhol Reviewed; Mile High Gay Marriage Club; Gay Rumours & Brit Politics; Gay Christians Criticize Plans to Protest Pope's Visit to England; Matthew Mitcham on AFL Footballers...
Children of Same-sex Parents Do Just Fine in School
Stanford research finds that children of gay and straight couples do equally well in school. Associate professor Michael Rosenfeld of Sociology, talks about this new research in this video -- Watch:
Entertainment Posts for Wednesday
Gay Entertainment Posts for Wednesday: Archie Comic Update; Did Samuel Steward and Rudolph Valentino Have Sex?; Calvin Klein's Young Boyfriend; Glee Buzz; Bryan Batt Buzz x2; Gay Games Dispute & History....
Wednesday's News Finds
Wednesday's Gay News Finds: Mexico City's Woo; Tasmania Approves Same-sex Unions; Tea Party's Gay Obsession; Fidel Castro on Gays & Persecution in Cuba; Brazillian/Spanish Male Prostitute Ring Busted; "Gay Cure" Group Denied Charitable Status; Her Son Keeps On Coming Out...
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