A federal judge on Thursday declared the U.S. military’s ban on openly gay service members unconstitutional and said she will issue an order to stop the government from enforcing the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy...
A federal judge on Thursday declared the U.S. military’s ban on openly gay service members unconstitutional and said she will issue an order to stop the government from enforcing the “don’t ask, don’t tell” policy nationwide.
U.S. District Judge Virginia Phillips said the ban violates the First and Fifth Amendment rights of gays and lesbians. “Don’t ask, don’t tell” prohibits the military from asking about the sexual orientation of service members but requires discharge of those who acknowledge being gay or are discovered engaging in homosexual activity, even in the privacy of their own homes off base.
In her ruling, Phillips said the policy doesn’t help military readiness and instead has a “direct and deleterious effect” on the armed services.
Chicago’s Mayor Richard M. Daley pulled a Steven Slater by shocking everyone when he announced that he won't run for office again. So, who will be the next mayor? Can't people just check in on Foursquare to become Mayor of Chicago?
Chances are, if you leave it to Facebook, Betty White will become the next queen of the Windy City.
After 21 years leading the nation’s 3rd largest city, Chicago’s Mayor Richard M. Daley pulled a Steven Slater by shocking everyone when he announced that he won’t run for office again when his term expires next year.
The usually aggressive leader is taking a hands-off approach, telling voters to pick whomever they like, as he won’t be making any recommendations or choosing a successor.
Anyone could be the next Mayor, meaning next year’s election could be one of the most colorful political races the nation has seen since voters in California ousted Gray Davis and replaced him with the Governator Arnold Schwarzenegger.
Who will be crowned king of the Windy City? Ron Huberman? Rahm Emanuel? Ronnie Woo Woo? Snookie?
Can’t people just check in on Foursquare to become Mayor of Chicago?
Chances are, if you leave it to Facebook, Betty White will become the next queen of the Windy City. And yes, there is already a Facebook page to choose Betty White (thankfully I didn’t have to create it and this meme is as old in internet years as Betty White is in real life).
Our cabaret baby Melissa Young
Joining us today is cabaret baby Melissa Young to weigh in on all the hot news: God Hates the Q’uran for Being a F*g Day, celebrities we’re sick of, and if they put you on a box of breakfast cereal, what would that cereal be called?
Don’t forget our Lady Gaga Yard Sale, is on September 11 at 9AM- 3PM, on Bryn Mawr Ave between Wayne and Glenwood- you can’t miss us!
Featured Music:
Horse Meat Disco, Vol. 2 – Various Artists: iTunes
This freaky rainbow plane looks like it’s entered the Twilight Zone above Jackson Park- maybe due to all the gay cruising going on in park.
View it on Google Earth
–Via
This freaky rainbow plane looks like it’s entered the Twilight Zone above Jackson Park- maybe due to all the gay cruising going on in park.
Just the other day, whilst I was listening to my new favorite song “I Like That” by the Static Revengers on my iPhone, it occurred to me that Apple has dabbled in most forms of...
Just the other day, whilst I was listening to my new favorite song “I Like That” by the Static Revengers on my iPhone, it occurred to me that Apple has dabbled in most forms of electronic media, but has yet done much of anything with social networking. That has changed.
Today an update to iTunes and the iPhone was released that paved the way for Apple “change everything…again.” It’s called Ping, and it utilizes some functionality of Apple’s recent acquisition, Lala.com. It basically operates like Facebook in many ways, only with a focus on music. For example, any music you buy, like, review, or comment on will show up in your recent activity.
It’s really a great start, but there are a few things I would add. First, the ability to add friends, or “follow” them, is limited to typing in their e-mail address or name. It works, but not as well as many sites who utilize Facebook or Twitter Connect to find the friends you already have. I have no interest in going through all 1500 of my friends to figure out who I want to add, then figure out if they have an email address. I also feel like the ability to add what song you are currently listening to into your feed from your iPhone screen. That may come with future updates, however.
Also included in the new update was a new app called Game Center, though I haven’t had a chance to really look at that yet.
Here’s the Queens of Drag: NYC webisode that we talked about a few weeks ago with drag sensation, Sherry Vine. Listen to our interview with Sherry here.
Here’s the Queens of Drag: NYC webisode that we talked about a few weeks ago with drag sensation, Sherry Vine. Listen to our interview with Sherry here.
Chris Crocker proves he’s got what it takes to make it big, not just on YouTube, but as a musician too. Will he choose a music over being a video blogger, or will he have the best of both worlds?
Join us as Chris talks about the changing face of YouTube, clearing up all the rumors and gossip, and why he changed his look and is no longer a blond.
All of Chris Crocker’s songs have debuted at the top of the charts on iTunes.
Mind in the Gutter, Love you Better, Leave Britney Alone the dance re-mix and now Best of Both Worlds prove that Chris Crocker has what it takes to make it big not just on YouTube, but as a musician too.
Chris Crocker proves he’s got what it takes to make it big not just on YouTube, but as a musician too. Does this mean he’s going to choose a music career over being a video blogger, or will he have the best of both worlds?
Today Chris gives us the inside scoop on a new documentary on the changing face of reality television and video blogging, and guess what? It’s all centered around Chris.
In 2007 Chris was already a well known video blogger on YouTube when his tearful plea over the public reaction Britney Spears’ awkward performance at the Video Music Awards became a viral sensation, forever cementing his emotional video into the stuff of legend.
Join us as Chris talks about the changing face of YouTube, clearing up all the rumors and gossip, and why he changed his look and is no longer a blond.
Plus all your questions, we’re not holding anything back!
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Featured Music:
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I love how slutty these dance girls are in this B movie “The Horrors of Spider Island.” The dance troupe auditions are so campy that I’d love to see drag queen recreate it. Bonus,...
I love how slutty these dance girls are in this B movie “The Horrors of Spider Island.” The dance troupe auditions are so campy that I’d love to see drag queen recreate it. Bonus, there’s even a lesbian couple among the girls.
Plot: A plane crash leaves an all girl dance troupe stranded on a deserted island where a mutant spider bite turns the troupe’s male manager into a monster.
In Canada, they painted a three dimension image of a kid running after a ball to slow down motorists.
From the article-
From the far distance the image will look like just a mark on the road,...
In Canada, they painted a three dimension image of a kid running after a ball to slow down motorists.
From the article-
From the far distance the image will look like just a mark on the road, but the image of the girl and ball will appear to rise up from the road when the car is 30 meters away. At shorter distances, the image recedes again. If drivers are traveling at the posted speed of 30 km/h, they will be able to stop in time when they realize they are seeing an image of a child on the road.
You can’t really call yourself a “performance artist” until you work with meat as art. Well, Lady Gaga has done the deed and she’s now in the company of great artists like Carolee Schneemann...
You can’t really call yourself a “performance artist” until you work with meat as art. Well, Lady Gaga has done the deed and she’s now in the company of great artists like Carolee Schneemann who did Meat Joy in 1964.
Best known for his comedic role as the over the top designer in Otho in Beetlejuice, Glenn struggled in his youth to accept his gayness and even underwent electro-shock therapy in an attempt to be...
Best known for his comedic role as the over the top designer in Otho in Beetlejuice, Glenn struggled in his youth to accept his gayness and even underwent electro-shock therapy in an attempt to be straight.
Here’s Glenn speaking about his experience in ex-gay therapy to Truth Wins Out, an organization that debunks reparative therapy.
The guys referenced the legendary Lauren Bacall and her High Point commercials in today’s show, so I thought it was time to share a couple more nuggets of Fresh Brewed Flavah featuring the legendary actress.
This...
The guys referenced the legendary Lauren Bacall and her High Point commercials in today’s show, so I thought it was time to share a couple more nuggets of Fresh Brewed Flavah featuring the legendary actress.
This one I found in a set of commercials on YouTube. Â I extracted the clip and posted it on its own. Â It’s almost as good as the “Favorite Time of Day is Night” clip we all know and love:
Finally, here is Ms. Bacall getting in her fancy limo for a ride– replete with coffee service, of course. Â Only the finest for the grand dame.
Talking to YouTube Video Superstar Chris Crocker, best known for his iconic moment “Leave Britney Alone” video. What’s happened to Chris since then? A lot.
Chris has released two chart topping singles, fell in (and...
Talking to YouTube Video Superstar Chris Crocker, best known for his iconic moment “Leave Britney Alone” video. What’s happened to Chris since then? A lot.
Chris has released two chart topping singles, fell in (and out of) love, and currently has a documentary in the works about his life.
Earlier this year, Time Magazine named his video “Leave Britney Alone” as one of YouTube’s greatest hits, ranking it at #6.
Ask him a question, say anything! The best stuff will be read on the show.
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VIDEO: Horrific Choreography in Stevie Wonder Video
All right girls! Stevie Wonder is blind, so lets dance like we're all deaf.
All right girls! Stevie Wonder is blind, so lets dance like we’re all deaf.
Honestly, I’m not sure what they were thinking, but the disjointed dancing happening on this video is so bad, it’s almost offensive. Lucky for them, Stevie couldn’t see what they were doing. Why is the blond girl in the front doing whatever she feels like doing? Take that tambourine away from her.
Fortunately, the joyful spirit of “Once in My Life” saves the day.
Megan and Lynn have been friends for two months. One lives in North Carolina, the other in New Orleans. Now they’re meeting for the first time in New York City. So — what happens when...
Megan and Lynn have been friends for two months. One lives in North Carolina, the other in New Orleans. Now they’re meeting for the first time in New York City. So — what happens when two friends come out from behind the computer screen? Will real life triumph over the internet?
In this, episode two, they talk about the ever-sticky subject of self identification. Enjoy and be sure to check out the original post at The New Gay!
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VIDEO: Tuesday Tune-Up!! ”Big Broad Back! Build That V-Cut!”
This is a great routine to switch up your back workout. It is essential to be able to do Pull-Ups when trying to build a sexy V-Cut back. Remember, most gyms have a “Pull-Up assist”...
This is a great routine to switch up your back workout. It is essential to be able to do Pull-Ups when trying to build a sexy V-Cut back. Remember, most gyms have a “Pull-Up assist” machine that can help you!
Bil Browning is moving to Washington DC. That means that for the next seven days, I’m runnin’ things over at Bilerico.com!
Well, by running things, I mean writing a bunch of stuff and...
Bil Browning is moving to Washington DC. That means that for the next seven days, I’m runnin’ things over at Bilerico.com!
Well, by running things, I mean writing a bunch of stuff and making the other contributors feel good about themselves.
Check out my first post, “Philerico World Commences,” and make sure you check out my post later today!
Gregory Douglass’ latest video & single cover of Britney Spears “Toxic” marks the second release within his latest “Cover Art” video series, where Douglass merges popular cover songs with featured visual art. Â It’s a feast...
Gregory Douglass’ latest video & single cover of Britney Spears “Toxic” marks the second release within his latest “Cover Art” video series, where Douglass merges popular cover songs with featured visual art. Â It’s a feast for the eyes & ears and perhaps the newest way to discover both great indie artists & artwork simultaneously. Â Douglass‘ video spin on “Toxic” is as hot as it is humerous and features paintings from his hunky hubby-to-be, Glen Nadeau.
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FOF #1248 – Restoring America’s Deep Rich Flavor – 09.07.10
We love Tom Goss, a former wrestler, who almost became a priest, and now gay music hunk. There are wedding bells for Tom and his hus-bear Mike, they are tying the knot this October in a miniature golf themed big gay wedding.
Join us as Tom plays us three new songs and we take a look at how gay Christianity really is and Lauren Bacall's 1970s Coffee Ad.
We’re just crazy for our pal Tom Goss, a former wrestler, who almost became a priest, and is now one of the rising stars in the nation’s gay music scene.
Tom Goss and his husband to be MIchael Briggs. We're not sure why they like miniature golf so much.
There are wedding bells for Tom and his hus-bear Mike, they are tying the knot this October in a miniature golf themed big gay wedding in Washington DC.
Join us as Tom plays us three brand spanking new songs from his upcoming unh1d album and we take a look at how gay Christianity really is.
Tom’s been working with Dignity, the nations largest gay Catholic organization to rewrite the music for mass to make it hip, modern and very very gay.
But don’t worry, we won’t let him get too churchy on us!
Listen to today’s show for this and all the hot news:
The gold standard for insanity is gold. Ron Paul, the Libertarian Texan congressman fuels a decades old conspiracy theory that the U.S. government sold off all our gold, and didn’t tell anybody.
Lauren Bacall, restoring America’s deep rich flavor!
Police in Bosnia found the infamous girl who videotaped herself drowning puppies in a river and social media sites have been calling for her head after a video showing her drowning puppies went viral.
And Australians finally figure out the other meaning of the world gay, it also means fun! An school in Australia banned the word gay from the classic Aussie folk song Kookaburra Sits in the Old Gum Tree.
What are the scandalous lyrics that are threatening their school children’s innocence? Listen to today’s show and find out.
Hark! When it comes to sex, Mrs. Betty Bowers does the most vile and disgusting thing: She talks about it! Betty Bowers, America’s Best Christian and host of The No Sin Zone, answers the calls...
Hark! When it comes to sex, Mrs. Betty Bowers does the most vile and disgusting thing: She talks about it! Betty Bowers, America’s Best Christian and host of The No Sin Zone, answers the calls of curious sinners everywhere who seek her tart, sage advice.
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Olympian Matthew Mitcham Apologizes for Friend’s Homophobic Remark
From his Facebook-
“To those asking for my opinion (inc. media): I know a lot of ppl are upset by what Steph Rice said. I agree, it was offensive & very thoughtless, but being friends with...
“To those asking for my opinion (inc. media): I know a lot of ppl are upset by what Steph Rice said. I agree, it was offensive & very thoughtless, but being friends with her for 2yrs, I know she is not homophobic. She meant no malice, & she has apologized for her careless comment posted in the excitement of the moment. That’s enough for me to forgive a friend. Now I have to focus on my exam tomorrow. Eep!”
I have a new favorite blog, Nicolas Cage as Everyone solely dedicated to photoshop images of the Oscar Award winning actor Nicolas Cage.
Most of the images aren’t too compelling, but the ones of Nick...
I have a new favorite blog, Nicolas Cage as Everyone solely dedicated to photoshop images of the Oscar Award winning actor Nicolas Cage.
Most of the images aren’t too compelling, but the ones of Nick in drag as Star Jones, Catwoman or Wonder Woman are like a visual car accident. You can’t stop looking at them.
How Batman Should Have been
For your entertainment pleasure, I’ve collected 10 of my personal favorites, and most of them are of Nicolas Cage in drag. Next movie role perhaps?
The official music video for “The official music video for “You Always Make Me Smile” by Kyle Andrews, filmed in Provo, UT in July 2010. 4,000 people! 120,000 balloons (all biodegradable, filled with non-potable irrigation...
The official music video for “The official music video for “You Always Make Me Smile” by Kyle Andrews, filmed in Provo, UT in July 2010. 4,000 people! 120,000 balloons (all biodegradable, filled with non-potable irrigation water)! World record for the largest water balloon fight (pending final approval from Guinness)!” by Kyle Andrews, filmed in Provo, UT in July 2010. 4,000 people! 120,000 balloons (all biodegradable, filled with non-potable irrigation water)! World record for the largest water balloon fight (pending final approval from Guinness)!
In case the hunks and snanks on Jersey Shore distracted you, MTV or Music Television, the Cable TV network that at one time had a profound impact on popular culture and music isn’t playing many...
In case the hunks and snanks on Jersey Shore distracted you, MTV or Music Television, the Cable TV network that at one time had a profound impact on popular culture and music isn’t playing many music videos these days.
In the 1980s, their 24 hour music video programming led to the rise of mega-celebrities like Madonna and Michael Jackson and comedians like Weird Al Yankovic, both Julie Browns, the regular funny one and the “downtown” one with the exaggerated British accent.
I forget which one was the funny one.
With the rise in popularity of reality TV shows, the cable network giant decided to move in the direction of youth oriented programming, and moving much of the music oriented content to other channels like VH1.
This week the music giant failed to reach an agreement with Universal Music Group and Vevo, another music video site.
So one of the biggest icons in music today wont or can’t show the biggest name in music to come in a long time, Lady Gaga. None of MTV’s Internet properties will be able to show videos from UMG’s artists, which includes the Great Costumed One.