Clinton Aide Howard Wolfson Headed to Fox News Channel
Beginning on Wednesday, Howard Wolfson, Sen. Hillary Clinton’s tenacious communications director and top campaign strategist since her very first senate race, is headed to the Fox News Channel. Wolfson joins former Clinton surrogate Lanny Davis and former Bush advisor, Karl Rove, on the network which was perceived by many of Clinton’s supporters to offer the most fair coverage of the former first lady’s 2008 campaign for the White House. - [full article]
'Howard Stern' Bikini Teacher Marie Jarry Suing School Officials
A teacher who resigned from her position at the Thalberg School in Connecticut after pictures of her in a bikini showed up on the Internet is suing school officials for pressuring her to resign. Former second grade teacher Marie Jarry, who popped up on Howard Stern's web site in a bikini as the winner of the 'Ugliest Man, Hottest Wife' competition, is seeking back pay and damages after she says school officials forced her to resign under duress. - [full article]
Matthew McConaughey and Camila Alves ‘Stoked’ About Birth of Baby Boy
Perpetual beach bum Matthew McConaughey and Brazilian model girlfriend Camila Alves welcomed a new baby boy into the family on Monday evening. It was the second celebrity birth for the day. Actress Nicole Kidman and country singer Keith Urban also welcomed a new baby on Monday, daughter Sunday Rose. - [full article]
Drew Barrymore and Justin Long Call It Quits
The Charlie’s Angels star and the 'Mac' guy have called it quits. Drew Barrymore and her beau Justin Long have broken up two months shy of their one year anniversary. The Hollywood couple was first spotted spending Labor Day weekend 2007 together and by Thanksgiving, they were a full-on pair of lovebirds. - [full article]
This Gay Week in Television: Michael Phelps, Cyndi Lauper
NBC brings skin and Olympic glory to TV, from sexy swim stud Michael Phelps to the dueling Williams sisters. American Gladiators goes homo to disasterous results, Cyndi Lauper casts a love spell on As the World Turns, Sharon Gless make a big return and Sean Hayes drops by Conan to talk about tackling Broadway. - [full article]
Guilty Pleasures: Zeb Atlas, Erik Rhodes
Colt answers the age old question and determines that bigger is better with Darin Hawk and Ricky Parks in Massive; Some boys with balls play the field in Sporty Balls; Erik Rhodes takes it to the radio, the Grabbys bring the boys out in style and Zeb Atlas is in talks to pop his backdoor cherry. - [full article]
Katy Perry Kissed a Girl... Should We Like It?
This week saw the coronation of a new number one on the Billboard charts: A catchy song called 'I Kissed a Girl,' made even more interesting because the singer is 23-year-old bombshell Katy Perry. Critical reaction to the single has been decidedly mixed... some call it lesbian-friendly. Others accuse Perry of yet another attempt to make the gay community the butt of a joke. - [full article]
The year kicked off on a political note with celebs like Oprah Winfrey, Susan Sarandon and Scarlett Johannson hitting the campaign trail. Plus, a Gucci-sponsored bash Madonna hosted for UNICEF; the Costume Institute Gala chaired by Anna Wintour, Julia Roberts and George Clooney; Cannes and The BAFTA’s.
July 4th is the grand finale of June's Pride Festivals capping off a month of parades, festivals, dykes on bikes, drag queens, lesbian and gay parents pushing strollers, and all those weddings in California, with massive displays of fireworks all over the country. Political Editor Libby Post examines how fighting for our independence means being an LGBT American.
Vitter and Craig's Marriage Amendment... and Now for the Punchline
Last week it was announced that David Vitter and Larry Craig were co-sponsoring a marriage amendment. Two of the most notorious sex offenders in the Senate were out doing their duty—the prostitute using, anonymous gay bathroom sex lovin’ duo is going to clean up America. Marriage will be between a man and a woman. - [full article]
An Inconvenient Marriage: The Chasm Between Clinton and Obama Supporters
Just days ago, Hillary Clinton and Barack Obama held a picture-perfect photo op in Unity, New Hampshire to bridge the divide that continues to linger among their supporters. At the rally, Clinton’s praise for Obama was as well-crafted as his was of her. But are people really buying the unity pitch? And will it make a difference? - [full article]
Why Barack Shouldn't Have Apologized for Wesley Clark’s John McCain Attack
The McCain camp is up in arms because Wesley Clark took their war hero and that prisoner of war story he’s been singing for years and downplayed the significance it plays in his ability to be president. This is politics, and I've got some other things Barack's camp should be calling out right about now. - [full article]
Celebrity Travelogue: Naommon
Critics have called him everything from ‘pretty fucking fantastic’ to ‘obnoxious... and wonderful.' Dance diva Billie Ray Martin has already dubbed him a ‘future superstar’. So it goes without saying that debut artist Naommon is one to watch with eyes wide open. Here the Paris to Harlem transplant tells GayWired.com about his sound, his influences, and taking a bite out of the Big Apple. - [full article]
Exploring Gay Dublin
A once unfriendly place for gay and lesbian travelers, Dublin has in recent years undergone a rainbow of changes. From its monuments to Oscar Wilde and swirl of new gay nightpots to its expansive parks and gay owned B&B's, there's something gay in the air in Dublin and I'm not talking shamrocks either. - [full article]
Discover Palm Springs in the Summertime
It’s hot in Palm Springs in the summer, no doubt. It’s hot in a lot of cities during the summer; hot and humid in many places. If you stay home, your air conditioning bill is outrageous, traffic is unbearable, and crankiness abounds. Planning a vacation to a cooler destination is attractive but often (oh so) expensive. How about this year rather than trying to beat the heat—embrace it! - [full article]
GayWired Confidential: Palm Springs Inn Keeper
Once a secret queer desert hideaway, Palm Springs has become a global destination for gay vacationers thanks to the clear skies, warm nights and Mid Century architecture. GayWired.com spoke to one innkeeper about his business, what really goes on in those jacuzzis and how an impromptu spanking party saved an otherwise dismal weekend. - [full article]
10 Secrets on Improving Your Networking Skills
'It's not what you know; it's who you know. 'We've all heard this saying—it's true. Consider this fact that 61 percent to 85 percent of people land new careers through networking. Here are 10 secrets to help improve your networking skills. - [full article]
Commercial Closet: Macy's Shows 'Marriage' to Gays
Just weeks after the California Supreme Court said 'I do' to same-sex marriage, Macy's West division ran full page newspaper ads in San Francisco and Los Angeles geared to gay couples. Although Macy's is the biggest retailer to create same-sex marriage ads and use store windows to celebrate Pride, it isn't the first. - [full article]
The Resume Objective - It's Not About You
Here's what not to say in your resume objective: 'Seeking a challenging position with advancement opportunities.' If this happens to be your current resume objective, save the prospective employer the trouble and circular file that puppy yourself. Why? Because here's what that prospective employer will be reading, instead. 'Gimme a fun job where the pay just keeps getting better and better.' - [full article]
Big Gay Deal: Behold the Age of Fun-derwear
Israeli-born former celebrity hair stylist Nir Zilberman came to America in 1981 dreaming of carving a new life for himself. So far, so good. As the proprietor of Just One L.A., Los Angeles' first retail outpost devoted exclusively to men's underwear and swimwear, Nir is hoping to do for men and their undergarments what Victoria's Secret did for women and theirs. - [full article]
Last month I embarked on AIDS LifeCycle 7, a life-changing ride that has taken a few weeks and a massage or two to fully comprehend. I'm just beginning to understand that I—and 2,500 other nuts—pedaled 545-miles from San Francisco to Los Angeles to raise money, through the LA Gay and Lesbian Center and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation, for people living with AIDS.
Gay Men Complacent When it Comes to HIV
Has the LGBT community become complacent when it comes to HIV/AIDS awareness and prevention? In recent years, an unnerving trend has shown its face in the gay community, and a new study from the Center for Disease Control is validating that claim. A study released last week has shown increases in new diagnoses of HIV in the category of “men who have sex with men,” or MSM. - [full article]
The Gay Gene: Biology is Not Destiny
Genetic explanations of homosexuality are crude, simplistic and doomed to failure. Why? Because queer and straight desires are far more ambiguous, blurred and overlapping than any theory of genetic causality can allow. Kinsey was on the right track. So why now is science trying to simplify the 'gay gene'? - [full article]
Case Study: More Men Taking to the Knife
Walk into any 24 Hour Fitness, Equinox or LA Fitness in almost any part of Los Angeles at any time of day and you'll see a slew of men attempting to perfect their bodies. And now, studies show men everywhere are turning their attention to the knife to acheive physical perfection. Botox, Lipo, face work... where does it end? - [full article]
Coming Out as a Lesbian to Your Kids
One of the most difficult things to do as an older lesbian is coming out to your kids. There really is no formula to make this as painless as possible but there are some things you can do to make it easier on yourself and your children. - [full article]
How a Marriage Contract Supports Same-Sex Commitments
The great thing about designing and celebrating weddings for over 20 years, if you did not manage to get something right at the beginning, you eventually stumble your way to something that works really well. This can happen because one of your couples was inspired, or because you have taken tiny steps in the right direction when things were slightly out of kilter. - [full article]
Questions and Answers on Planning a Same-Sex Wedding
Your relationship may be unconventional, but the premise is still the same: your wedding should be a distinctive expression and celebration of your love for each other. However, certain questions arise when planning a same sex wedding that don't necessarily apply to heterosexual weddings—and that's where this guide comes in. Here are thirteen common questions gay couples face when planning a wedding and some useful insight on how to answer them. - [full article]
Proudly Out: David Paterson Gives Us 1,324 Reasons to Say 'I Do'
Well I’m not about to break out into song with “Get Me to the Church — uh actually, Synagogue — On Time” but New York Governor David Paterson’s recent directive to state agencies to recognize same-sex marriages from other jurisdictions has gotten my toe tapping. - [full article]
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