Entertainment: July 2012
Andrew Christian's Non-Olympic Swimmers [NSFW]
Filed by James Holmes | July 31, 2012 4:00 PM |Have all those Olympic swimmers got you hot and bothered but wanting more? Well they may not be Olympians, but Andrew Christian's underwear models at the "Soaked Party" know how to dive in.Read More
Jason Biggs Strips for 'Magic Mike' Audition
Filed by James Holmes | July 30, 2012 4:00 PM |It's fake, but still fun. Jason Biggs does his best Matthew McConaughey in this "lost" audition tape for the stripper flick, "Magic Mike."Read More
Debut Gay Fiction Author Jeffrey Luscombe [Interview]
Filed by Kergan Edwards-Stout | July 30, 2012 2:15 PM |One of LGBT fiction's brightest new stars, novelist Jeffrey Luscombe has received much acclaim for his debut novel, Shirts and Skins, and chats with Kergan Edwards-Stout about his journey to authorhood.Read More
LGBT Anthem - For Everyone [Comment of the Week]
Filed by James Holmes | July 29, 2012 7:00 PM |In my Sing-off post for "I Am What I Am,", I included a video of former supermodel turned singer, Karen Mulder. But can a heterosexual bombshell blonde sing it with the same passion and conviction? Read More
Boy George Covers 'Video Games'
Filed by James Holmes | July 29, 2012 4:00 PM |It is nice to see Boy George making music. It may be a cover of Lana Del Rey's "Video Games," but it is one of the better I have heard, and one of the best videos I have seen.Read More
The Wrap: Outfest History [Photos, Videos & Other Notes]
Filed by Karen Ocamb | July 29, 2012 2:30 PM |At the height of the AIDS epidemic gay films, the very act of producing and showing them, seemed like a middle finger to the horrific, inculcated homophobia pervading society and infecting our collective unconsciousness.Read More
Showtunes Sing-Off: 'I Am What I Am'
Filed by James Holmes | July 28, 2012 12:00 PM |"I Am What I Am," from La Cage aux Folles is made for all of us weirdos and freaks out there - those of us that were laughed at, bullied, and forced to hide our true selves. Read More
Scissor Sisters Teach the 'Let's Have a Kiki' Dance
Filed by James Holmes | July 27, 2012 2:00 PM |We finally have what appears to be the official music video for the Scissor Sisters' summer hit, "Let's Have a Kiki." Read More
Bob Ross Taught Me to Paint & Sings about Happy Trees
Filed by James Holmes | July 26, 2012 3:00 PM |Bob Ross has been in my life since I was a child and is one of the reasons I learned to paint. But that's not the only reason this remix video from PBS is f*cking amazing! Read More
Next Media Animation's Take on Chick-fil-a & the Muppets
Filed by James Holmes | July 25, 2012 5:00 PM |Ah, Taiwan's Next Media Animation - you never fail to entertain and confuse me. Fair warning - someone chokes their chicken. Read More
Elton John's Red Carpet [Exclusive Interviews]
Filed by Bil Browning | July 24, 2012 5:00 PM |James and I worked the red carpet last night at the Global Equality Fund reception. We managed to snag some short interviews with Judith Light, Sharon Stone, Andrea Mitchell, and new HRC president Chad Griffin.Read More
The Oddest 'Call Me Maybe' Cover I've Seen Yet
Filed by Bil Browning | July 24, 2012 1:00 PM |Just when you think the covers and lipsynchs for "Call Me Maybe" couldn't possibly get any worse, an elderly Cuban female nightclub performer goes and proves you wrong.Read More
How the Care Bears Caused the Greatest Crime Epidemic in US History
Filed by Guest Blogger | July 23, 2012 6:00 PM |Following in the wake of the disturbing attack at at midnight showing of The Dark Knight Rises in an Aurora, Colorado theater, a rather predictable response came forth - the entertainment media's obsession with depictions of violent acts was to blame. Read More
Sad but Funny: Fast Food Chains' Phony Marriage Endorsements
Filed by James Holmes | July 23, 2012 4:00 PM |Ah - if only it were true. This funny yet fake infographic from the folks at HappyPlace shows the Non-Chick-fil-a fast food chains' possible responses on the issue of marriage equality. Read More
Batman: When the Dark Knight Was Gay
Filed by Tyrion Lannister | July 23, 2012 12:00 PM |One of the most important episodes in Batman's metamorphosis centered around the startling accusation that Batman and Robin were gay and might seed impressionable youths with homosexual fantasies.Read More
Comic-Con Events Celebrate LGBT Achievements
Filed by Viktor Kerney | July 22, 2012 2:30 PM |As a gay comic book geek, I love Comic-Con. And it's a plus to see our community not only involved, but also totally welcomed. If you ever get the chance, you should check it out.Read More
Show Tunes Sing-off: 'Modern Major-General's Song' Parodies
Filed by James Holmes | July 21, 2012 10:00 AM |Rather than my usual format of divas battling it out covering originals from stage and screen - I am going for parodies this week of Gilbert and Sullivan's "I Am the Very Model of a Modern Major-General" Read More
Queer Deaf Gotye
Filed by Bil Browning | July 20, 2012 2:30 PM |If you're a fan of the ubiquitous Gotye song "Somebody I Used To Know," you won't want to miss this queer sign language interpretation.Read More
Logo's AbFab Countdown to the Olympics
Filed by James Holmes | July 20, 2012 12:00 PM |I am excited to learn that Logo will be having a marathon of ten fan favorites leading up to the premier of the Olympics Special on July 25 at 10:00 EST - and we get to vote to decided!Read More
Lesbian Singer AG: I Wanna Be Your Man
Filed by Bil Browning | July 19, 2012 5:00 PM |I'd never heard of lesbian singer AG before, but after hearing her hauntingly beautiful cover of the Beatles' "I Wanna Be Your Man," I'm a fan. Her gender bending video is only a couple of minutes long, but I've watched it about a dozen times.Read More
Tosh Point No
Filed by Kate Clinton | July 19, 2012 1:00 PM |I loathe the band of comic brothers [and sisters] with their mealy-mouthed chickenshit excuses for rape jokes.Read More
Lesbian 'Dear Mr. President' Songwriter Doesn't Trust Obama
Filed by Bil Browning | July 19, 2012 12:00 PM |Lesbian songwriter, Linda Perry, may have penned the anti-Bush tune "Dear Mr. President" for Pink, but it seems she's not into Obama either. She's still "making up her mind."Read More
Have a Kiki with a Brief History of Gay Film
Filed by James Holmes | July 18, 2012 5:30 PM |In this unofficial video created by club promoter Videodrome Discotheque of the Scissor Sisters' "Let's Have a Kiki," we get a visual mash-up of some great gay and camp classics. I've done my best to create a complete list. Read More
West Virginia Rock Climbers are 'Sexy & They Know It'
Filed by James Holmes | July 17, 2012 1:00 PM |Yes. Gay people live in and visit West Virginia. And if you need more proof, check out this advertisement for the local rock climbing gear shop in Fayetteville - Water Stone Outdoors.Read More
Outfest: 'VITO' Clips, Interview with Director Jeffrey Schwarz
Filed by Karen Ocamb | July 17, 2012 12:00 PM |Gay and AIDS activist Vito Russo thought it was critical that LGBT people understand the history of how we have been represented on film - which contributed to how society saw and treated us in real life.Read More
George Michael's New Dance Tune: 'White Light'
Filed by Bil Browning | July 17, 2012 11:00 AM |From writing a song in April to recording it, creating a video, and releasing an entire album, George is obviously alive and kicking.Read More
Bieber Meets N'Sync & Two Generations of Girls & Gays Swoon
Filed by James Holmes | July 16, 2012 1:30 PM |Come on folks. You knew it was happening sooner or later. Justin Bieber's "Boyfriend" and 'N Sync's "Girlfriend" are a match made in pop music heaven. Luckily the mash-up we have all been waiting for has emerged. Read More
Lance Bass: 'Things Are Really Changing' in Mississippi [Interview]
Filed by Karen Ocamb | July 15, 2012 4:00 PM |Inspired by Constance McMillen, who sued her Mississippi high school for the right to take her girlfriend to the prom, Lance Bass decided to go back to his home state and document what it's like to be a gay teen in the southern state.Read More
Showtunes Sing-Off: 'Somewhere Over the Rainbow'
Filed by James Holmes | July 14, 2012 12:30 PM |After the release yesterday of a trailer for the new movie 'Oz: The Great & Powerful,' it is the perfect time to sing-off "Somewhere Over the Rainbow." What are your favorite versions, and do you think anyone can beat Judy?Read More
First Trailer from Disney's 'Oz: The Great & Powerful'
Filed by James Holmes | July 13, 2012 2:00 PM |I'm always excited for more Oz - and this looks visually promising at the least. Read More
The Tale of the Rawhide Kid: The Forgotten Gay Comics Hero
Filed by Jesse Monteagudo | July 12, 2012 5:30 PM |A history of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people would not be complete without mentioning another gay Marvel hero, the Rawhide Kid. The Kid first appeared in 1955, at a time when Western comics and TV shows were more popular than superheroes.Read More
AbFab Heads to the London Olympics
Filed by James Holmes | July 12, 2012 3:30 PM |Yay! I am so happy any time I get to see Edina and Patsy join back together for a new special, and what better way to celebrate the London Olympics than a return of Absolutely Fabulous?Read More
Anderson, We Need You
Filed by Norm Kent | July 12, 2012 11:00 AM |With more and more stars quietly 'outing' themselves, it became a little bit of a running joke with Anderson, reducing his prestige and position, almost intimating that he was ashamed of who he was.Read More
Let's Have a Muppet Kiki
Filed by Bil Browning | July 11, 2012 6:00 PM |A fan has made a video for Scissor Sisters' "Lets Have A Kiki" featuring Muppets lipsynching the song's salty language. Throw in some clips of gay men snuggling, kissing, and shaking their booties and you've got an instant classic.Read More
Frank Ocean on Jimmy Fallon
Filed by James Holmes | July 11, 2012 3:00 PM |Recently out musician Frank Ocean took the stage last night on Late Night With Jimmy Fallon to perform "Bad Religion," from his new album 'Channel Orange'. Check out his live performance - complete with the Roots and an ensemble of classic violins as backing. Read More
Earth 2's Sam: Heterosexism & Narrative Violence in Comics
Filed by Jason Tseng | July 11, 2012 1:30 PM |For the past few weeks, the queer comic-verse has been spinning with news of Marvel and DC's competing LGBT announcements: '90s groundbreaking gay character Northstar's nuptials to boyfriend Kyle; and the introduction of a gay iteration of the iconic first Green Lantern Alan Scott. Here at Scarlet Betch, we were even more excited when previews for the introductory issue included the first appearance of Scott's boyfriend, Sam, a CEO from Hong Kong, and presumably a queer Asian character.Read More
The Most Important Gay Porn Film Ever Made?
Filed by Mark S. King | July 11, 2012 11:00 AM |Like the legend of Lana Turner fortuitously cozying up to the counter at Schwab's, a beautiful and achingly masculine young man approached the Treasure Island Media booth. He liked the TIM videos and he hoped to one day document a few fantasies of his own.Read More
How Frank Ocean Sparked Change
Filed by Viktor Kerney | July 10, 2012 5:30 PM |Frank Ocean is more than an R&B and Hip Hop artist, and his coming out has not only started in-depth conversations but has also created a spark that will eventually change the game in the R&B and Hip Hop universe. Read More
Best Non-Sexual Use of Gay Porn Ever
Filed by James Holmes | July 10, 2012 12:00 PM |In this video by French pop group The Aikiu, safe for work gay porn clips are spliced together with the lower bodies of the band members. Who knew men's masturbatory hand and arm movements, and the occasional thrust and O-face, match so closely with those that make music? Read More
Former Bilerico Contributor to Replace Regis Philbin?
Filed by Bil Browning | July 10, 2012 11:00 AM |I may have touted Justin Ward's videotape audition to be Kelly Ripa's co-host on "Live With Kelly," but a former Bilerico contributor has made it to the final round.Read More
I'd Like to Take the Azerbaijani Challenge Please
Filed by Bil Browning | July 09, 2012 6:00 PM |I don't think I've got too much to say about this commercial for Febreze air freshener other than, "Well, helllooooo Haji!"Read More
Thank You For Being A 'Super Friend'
Filed by James Holmes | July 09, 2012 3:30 PM |Holy late-night cheese cake, Batman! Check out this Super Friends remake of the Golden Girls. Read More
Pitch Perfect - I Think I Might Love You
Filed by James Holmes | July 08, 2012 4:00 PM |I got around to seeing 'Magic Mike' last night, and besides all the eye candy - which was honestly not worth a $12 ticket - my favorite part was the trailer for the new movie musical, 'Pitch Perfect'. How have I not heard about this until now? Read More
Showtunes Sing-Off: Cabaret
Filed by James Holmes | July 06, 2012 1:30 PM |It's Friday, and I woke up with Liza singing in my head. I feel that should mean something, but the best I can determine is just that destiny wanted me to write a sing-off post today. Read More
When Public Figures Come Out & the World Doesn't End
Filed by James Holmes | July 05, 2012 5:00 PM |My post about Anderson Cooper coming out received comments accusing me of making light of a serious issue. No jokes were intended to offend but were made to show a change in pop culture that should be celebrated - it's no longer a big deal for celebrities to be gay. Read More
The Problem with LGBT Representation in True Blood & Lost Girl
Filed by Guest Blogger | July 03, 2012 3:00 PM |Although both True Blood and Lost Girl have LGBT characters with extremely high profiles and a reputation of being extremely LGBT friendly, there are certainly many problematic elements.Read More
The Normal Heart at Arena Stage [Interview]
Filed by Bil Browning | July 03, 2012 1:30 PM |One of the actors in the production, Chris Dinolfo, plays the part of David - the first character to die from AIDS. We sat down backstage to talk about his role and how he was introduced to the play. Read More
Andy Griffith Dead at 86
Filed by Bil Browning | July 03, 2012 11:00 AM |I'll miss you, Andy. Thanks for making my childhood brighter.Read More
Anderson Cooper Comes Out - Surprise!
Filed by James Holmes | July 02, 2012 1:00 PM |Oh my. Jesus help us! What shock and surprise! Anderson Cooper, a homosexual? What is this world coming to? Read More
