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HBO Picks Up A Gay ‘Sex And The City’-Type Show Starring Jonathan Groff

YES!
Posted by: Trent on May 15, 2013| 4 Comments

Last month we learned that HBO was producing a new Sex and the City-type show that features gay men and today we learn that the show has officially been picked up by the network. Broadway-turned-TV star Jonthan Groff will be the lead character on this new as-yet untitled TV show … which sounds really good to me. I’ve enjoyed Groff‘s work on both Broadway and on TV so I’m really looking forward to his attempt at starring on a show of his own. Click below to learn more about this new series. More »

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Minneapolis Celebrates Minnesota Marriage Equality With A Beautiful Rainbow Bridge

Woot!!!
Posted by: Trent on May 15, 2013| 4 Comments

The state of Minnesota became the 12th state in the US to legalize same-sex marriage when Governor Mark Dayton signed the state’s bill into law yesterday evening. In celebration of this wonderful advancement of equal rights in that part of the country, the city of Minneapolis turned the I-35 Bridge into a beautifully vibrant rainbow bridge of colors and shared the celebration on Facebook. Click below to see how cool this Minneapolis bridge looked last night :D More »

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Marriage Equality Comes To Minnesota

A Dozen US States Have Now Legalized Same-Sex Marriage!!!
Posted by: Trent on May 14, 2013| 7 Comments

Just last week we learned the JOYOUS news that Delaware became the 11th US state to legalize same-sex marriage, just days after Rhode Island became the 10th state to legalize same-sex marriage. Today we learn the AMAZING news that Minnesota has followed suit and yesterday became the 12th US state to legalize same-sex marriage. After the Minnesota House of Representatives passed their marriage equality bill last week, the Minnesota Senate passed the bill … and Governor Mark Dayton intends to wast no time signing that bill into law (in a special ceremony later today). Starting this August, same-sex couples in Minnesota will be allowed to marry! Woot!!! More »

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Watch: A ‘Banned’ Guinness Commercial From 1995, Featuring A Same-Sex Couple, Finds New Life In 2013

I'll Drink to That
Posted by: Trent on May 10, 2013| 10 Comments
Stand By Your Man

Back in 1995, Guinness produced a television commercial that featured a same-sex male couple in a loving (if somewhat messy) relationship. At the time, the company decided that the image of a male couple in an ad campaign was not suitable for airing on TV (largely due to the British tabloid press that deemed the ad “controversial and wrong”). Late last year, the commercial found its way to the Internets and it’s been making the rounds ever since. I am in love with this commercial … which I find clever, cute and extremely progressive … especially for the time in which it was produced. Guinness has long been one of my favorite beers so I cannot tell you how happy it makes me to see that a company that I love to support has been a long supporter of gay rights. Even tho the commercial was never officially released, it’s clear the company intent was to showcase same-sex love in a very positive light AND associate that love with the Guinness brand. Amazing. My Goodness, indeed.

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Marriage Equality Comes To Delaware

DE Becomes the 11th State to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage!
Posted by: Trent on May 8, 2013| 2 Comments

Just last Friday we learned that the state of Rhode Island became the 10th state in the United States of America to legalize same-sex marriage and today we learn that just last night, Delaware became the 11th state to legalize same-sex marriage. Just days after the RI legislature passed their bill and Governor Lincoln Chafee signed it into law, the DE legislature followed suit last night. Delaware Governor Jack Markell wasted NO TIME signing that state’s bill into law, bringing the total states to enjoy marriage equality to 11! Happy, Happy Day!! More »

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‘RuPaul’s Drag Race’ Season 5 Picks A Winner

And America's Next Drag Superstar Is ...
Posted by: Trent on May 7, 2013| 4 Comments

The season 5 finale of RuPaul’s Drag Race aired last night and a new winner was crowned QUEEN of the runway. The final three contestants left in the competition were Alaska, Jinkx Monsoon and Roxxxy Andrews … and after the judges weighed in and the fans voted online, the almighty RuPaul was tasked with selecting America’s Next Drag Superstar. Honestly, I have to admit, I wasn’t all that crazy about this season of the show. IMHO, the caliber of contestants was … lacking all season long. BUT, the person who won the title of America’s Next Drag Superstar last night was my pick to win and I couldn’t be happier with the outcome. Click below to find out who won season 5 of RuPaul’s Drag Race. More »

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Marriage Equality Comes To Rhode Island

RI becomes the 10th State to Legalize Same-Sex Marriage!
Posted by: Trent on May 3, 2013| 3 Comments

Last week we learned the happy news that the Senate of the great state of Rhode Island voted to legalize same-sex marriage and all that was required to pass the bill into law was another vote by the state House of Representatives and the signature of the governor. Earlier in the week, the House also passed the bill and last night Governor Lincoln Chafee signed the bill into law … making Rhode Island the 10th state in the United States of America to legalize same-sex marriage. Folks, it’s time to celebrate again :D More »

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NBA Professional Basketball Player Jason Collins Comes Out As Gay

The First Out Male Athlete in the Major American Pro Team Sports
Posted by: Trent on April 29, 2013| 6 Comments

Jason Collins, the NBA professional basketball player who played for both the Boston Celtics and the Washington Wizards last season, has come out publicly as a gay man. For the first time ever, a professional male athlete in one of the four major American team sports (NBA, NFL, NHL & MLB) has publicly come out as gay. Collins is featured on the cover and in the pages of this week’s issue of Sports Illustrated magazine. Click below to learn more about Collins‘s coming out and rejoice with me, please. By his coming out, Jason Collins has paved the way for other professional male athletes to come out as gay. More »

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Bill Clinton Says His Daughter Greatly Influenced His New Stance On Gay Marriage

The Former President Accepted A GLAAD Award Last Night
Posted by: Shannon on April 21, 2013| Leave a comment
24th Annual GLAAD Media Awards Presented By Ketel One And Wells Fargo - Dinner And Show

Earlier today we got to check out some photos of Jennifer Lawrence on the red carpet at the 2013 GLAAD Media Awards. The Oscar-winning actress was actually in attendance to present former President Bill Clinton with the Advocate for Change Award. Bill Clinton accepted the award and credited his daughter Chelsea with his turnabout on gay marriage. Click inside to read parts of his acceptance speech, and to learn more about the event.
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HBO Is Reportedly Producing A Gay ‘Sex And The City’ TV Series

It's about time
Posted by: Trent on April 17, 2013| 8 Comments

After the success of shows like Sex and the City and Girls, HBO is now looking for a way to capitalize on that success by producing a similar series that will focus on gay characters living in San Francisco, CA. HBO has successfully mined the stories of ladies so now they want to put gay characters in the forefront and let their stories be told as well in what is being referred to as the gay Sex and the City. Altho this new series has yet to be named, it is being reported that actor Jonathan Groff (Jesse St. James on Glee) will be among the featured stars. Click below to learn more about this planned gay SaTC. More »

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