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OUT 100 People of 2008

OUT has unveiled the cover of its OUT 100 edition. The December/January special double issue takes on an Old Hollywood theme and pays tribute to 100 actors, musicians, writers, fashion designers, politicians and social figures who have made significant strides in the gay community during 2008. OUT special awardees, both gay and straight, include Gus Van Sant (far left on cover) for his thrilling new cinema paean to Harvey Milk, the first high-profile out elected official, Cheyenne Jackson (far right on cover) for his stereotype-breaking performances, Katy Perry (seated on cover) for her unfiltered ode to sexual experimentation, and Sam Sparro (seated on cover), an exciting new musician who never considered the closet as an option. The other 2008 awardees include actors Ian McKellen (left middle picture below), one of our most visible, grandest advocates—and the most tireless, and Luke Macfarlane (top picture below), identical twins Dean and Dan Caten, founders and designers of Dsquared2, director Alan Ball (picture above) and as newsmaker of the Year, Episcopal bishop Gene Robinson (right middle picture below), the first out, non-celibate priest to be ordained a bishop in a major Christian denomination.

Pictures by Greg Lotus, Roger Erickson and Lee Jenkins.

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Where We Are On TV by GLAAD

For 13 years, GLAAD's "Where We Are On TV" report has analyzed LGBT representations on the U.S. networks. From information provided by the five broadcast networks – ABC, CBS, Fox, NBC and The CW – GLAAD examined 88 primetime scripted comedies and dramas announced to air this upcoming season, and counted a total of 616 characters, 16 of which are LGBT. LGBT representations will account for 2.6% of all scripted series regular characters up from 1.4% in 2005, male characters continue to outweigh female characters 57% (354) to 43% (262) in overall numbers, while 79% (485) of all series regular characters are white, up 2% from last year. Latino/a representation remains at 6% (34) while black representation has dropped from 12% to 11% (67). Read GLAAD's full report...

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Naked Boys Singing on here!

Based on the long-running Off-Broadway musical comedy revue which features 16 original songs celebrating the splendors of male nudity, Naked Boys Singing is to premiere on TV on here! network. In the years since its first performance at the Celebration Theater in Los Angeles, the staged version has become an international phenomenon, playing successfully in more than 40 cities and in six languages all over the globe. Watch a trailer...

Naked Boys Singing, starring Vincent Zamora, Andrew Blake Ame, Joseph Keane, Anthony Manough, Joe Souza, Kevin Stea and directed by Troy Christian & Robert Schrock, TV premieres on here! Friday, September 26th.

Naked Boys Singing is also available on DVD here...

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A gay contestant in CBS Survivor Gabon

For its 17th season, premiering on CBS tonight Sept. 25, Survivor returns to Africa. This year, the openly gay contestant is a 29-year-old lawyer from the northeast, Charlie Herschel. He’s been a fan of the show since the first season and has been training for it ever since. Charlie said: "Everyone in my life knows that I’m a super, super-duper fan... I’m not used to being around people who aren’t used to being around diversity. So I think that’s going to be a big challenge for me. I might be the first gay person that a lot of people meet... I’m really concerned how I’m going to handle that, because I take acceptance for granted." Watch a season preview of Survivor Gabon...

Survivor: Gabon on CBS tonight Thursday, September 25th, 8:00pm et/pt

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Ellen is the Best

Ellen DeGeneres, won for the fourth year in a row the Outstanding Talk Show Host Award for The Ellen DeGeneres Show at the 35th Annual Daytime Entertainment Emmy Awards presented at a black-tie gala at Hollywood’s Kodak Theatre on Friday night, June 20th and telecast live on the ABC Television. Her award was presented by Jake Silbermann and Van Hansis (Luke & Noah in As the World Turns). Watch a video...

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True Colors Tour 2008 is back

The True Colors Tour is back for more this summer with an exciting new lineup of legendary and up-and-coming artists. Produced in partnership with the Human Rights Campaign, the 26-city North American tour is presented by Logo in support of the newly created True Colors Fund of the Stonewall Community Foundation. The tour kicks off Gay & Lesbian Pride Month today at Boston's Bank of America Pavilion. The True Colors Tour was conceived by Cyndi Lauper, stemming from her desire to give back to the community for the love and support they have given her throughout her career. True Colors Tour, May 31 - July 5. See 2008 Tour Schedule here...

Source True Colors & Logo

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Neil Patrick Harris loses his head on Ellen

Neil Patrick Harris was Ellen DeGeneres guest yesterday. Watch him loosing his head during the show...

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Kylie Minogue at Brit Awards 2008

Kylie Minogue has been named Best International Female Solo Artist at the annual Brit awards in London. "I'm all overcome. This is incredible," the Australian pop princess told the crowd as she collected her award. Minogue was presented with her award by Doctor Who star David Tennant, with whom she kissed in the Doctor Who Christmas special, Voyage of the Damned. The two got up close and personal again as Tennant lifted the diminutive star up as she accepted her award on stage. The win followed a dazzling performance from Minogue, who took to the stage to sing Wow, from her latest album X. Watch a video...

Source Sydney Morning Herald

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Corpus Christi's Controversy

Corpus Christi, a play that depicts Jesus as a gay man who is seduced by Judas and conducts a gay marriage for two apostles has been condemned by religious leaders as it prepares to open in Sydney. The Anglican Bishop of South Sydney, Robert Forsyth, questioned the integrity of Corpus Christi and expressed his outrage at the "unhistorical and untrue" depiction of the son of God and some of his disciples as homosexual. "It is deliberately, not innocently, offensive and they're obviously having a laugh about it," he said. "It's historical nonsense and I wouldn't want to go and see it. Life's too short." The play, which will open at the New Theatre in Newtown on February 7 as part of the Sydney Gay & Lesbian Mardi Gras, provoked protests and bomb threats in the US. Death threats were sent to multi-awarded playwright Terrence McNally (Love! Valour! Compassion! and Master Class ), who draws parallels between the rejection he faced as a young gay man growing up in Texas and Christ's persecution.

Source Sydney Morning Herald

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Naked Boys Singing! on DVD

Naked Boys Singing!, one of the longest running musical comedies in off-Broadway history, makes its move from stage to screen with show-all tunes like Gratuitous Nudity, The Naked Maid, and The Bliss of a Bris. Brought to you by the producers of Latter Days and Adam & Steve, co-directed by creator Robert Schrock and choreographer/editor Troy Christian, Naked Boys Singing! features songs by Bruce Vilanch, Stephen Bates, Shelly Markum, David Pevzner, Rayme Sciaroni and Mark Winkler. Watch a trailer...

Naked Boys Singing!, starring Andrew Blake James, Anthony Manough, Jason Currie, Jaymes Hodges, Joe Souza, Joseph Keane, Kevin Stea, Phong Truong, Salvatore Vassallo and Vincent Zamora, directed by Troy Christian is now available on DVD here.

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