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04/19/2007


News: Tunisia, Softer Romney, Natural Selection, 'Revenge'

1NewsIcon Homophobic preacher Harry Jackson may or may not be telling the truth about why he backed out of a marriage equality debate at Howard University.

AlaskaAirLines1NewsIcon Alaska Air endorses marriage equality in Washington. "Marriage equality is the right and fair thing to do in and for our state. From a business perspective, we risk losing qualified employees and applicants to other states which have adopted marriage equality statutes," said company president Brad Tilden.

1NewsIcon There are now anti-American protests flaring in Tunisia.

1NewsIcon The Washington State Supreme Court ruled today that the state's 2006 workplace discrimination law that includes LGBT people cannot be enforced retroactively.

1NewsIcon Evolution and reproduction: "Today’s biologists tend to be cautious about labelling any trait an evolutionary adaptation—that is, one that spread through a population because it provided a reproductive advantage. It’s a concept that is easily abused, and often 'invoked to resolve problems that do not exist,' the late George Williams, an influential evolutionary biologist, warned. When it comes to studying ourselves, though, such admonitions are hard to heed."

1NewsIcon Josh Bowman on Revenge character Daniel's season two trajectory: "I’m not in as many scenes this season, but what I am getting is so much more exciting. Daniel is more determined, more driven, more focused, less gullible, less of a mama’s boy. Which I’m happy about."

1NewsIcon Kate Middleton delivers her second public address.

Theapartment1NewsIcon Out of the three major movies being turned into TV shows - Psycho, Heathers and The ApartmentThe Apartment has the greatest potential to both be great and disappoint.

1NewsIcon Don Philips wonders why Fox decided to edit out his coming out to former colleague Britney Spears on X-Factor. "Is gay bad for FOX? I didn’t do anything bad. They edited the gay out of me... I don’t understand it. Aren’t they a reality show? Is it too real?"

1NewsIcon Speaking of daytime claptrap, the Lohans will be appearing on Dr. Phil's talk show.

1NewsIcon Backing down? "Just one day after Romney accused the Obama administration of 'sympathizing' with protesters who attacked U.S. embassies in Cairo and Benghazi, Romney simply offered condolences for the four diplomats whose lives were lost. When a heckler briefly interrupted him and accused him of trying to 'politicize' the tragedy, Romney scrapped a planned moment of silence. 'One gentleman doesn't want to be silent so we're going to keep on going,' he said."

1NewsIcon Britney Spears, Ellen DeGeneres and Gangnam Style.

Modelshow1NewsIcon Speaking of style, shirtless male models are always in fashion.

1NewsIcon Ants be cold: "Ant queens are only good for one thing – making more ants – so if they're not doing it the colony has no use for them. But the failed queens of one species have found a way to live out their lives: as humble workers."

1NewsIcon In the aftermath of fatal protests, Libyan activists are also gathering to show their support for America.

1NewsIcon David Cecil, the British director behind a pro-gay play banned in Uganda, has been jailed in that nation's capital for "disobeying lawful orders" after allegedly putting on an illegal production of the play.

1NewsIcon Breaking news: Amanda Bynes smoked pot, ate some tacos and smoked some more pot. In her car! God bless America.

1NewsIcon The problem with using the term "Uncle Tom" for gay people.


'X-Factor' Contestant Jillian Jensen Overcomes Bullying: VIDEO

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Yes, this footage from X-Factor is a bit lengthy, but contestant Jillian Jensen's story about moving beyond being bullied and her impeccable performance are worth every second.

Check out Jensen's story of strength and perseverance, as well as her dynamic, emotive talent, AFTER THE JUMP.

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Britney Spears Learns to Dance 'Gangnam Style' on 'Ellen': VIDEO

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On today's Ellen, she brings in Psy, the master of the viral dance sensation that's blowing up the internets, to teach Britney Spears how to dress classy and dance cheesy.

Check it out, AFTER THE JUMP...

And if you're one of the few who hasn't seen the original yet, it's here.

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On 'The X Factor', A Contestant Fights Back: VIDEO

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The second season of the United States' edition of The X Factor debuts on the 12th, and television's full of promos. This very awkward video from what looks like the season premiere has been making the rounds on Facebook all weekend. In it, an angry contestant absolutely refuses to be talked down to by the judges, and Demi Lovato in particular. (Demi Lovato, I learned today, is a singer.)

Judge Simon Cowell is amused. (He doesn't like Demi Lovato very much.) Judge Britney Spears is snooty. Judge Lovato is flabbergasted unto speechlessness. Watch AFTER THE JUMP ...

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Britney Spears 'Shaken' as Former Duet Partner Comes Out as Gay at 'X-Factor' Auditions: VIDEO

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Britney Spears was confronted by a blast from the past at auditions for X-Factor this week, Popcrush reports:

“I know him. We did a duet together 10 years ago,” said Spears to her fellow judges of  the contestant. So we did some serious journalistic digging and found out the contestant was none other than Don Philip, who recorded the duet  ’I Will Still Love You‘ that appeared on her debut album ‘…Baby One More Time.’ For the record, the song that kicks major butt…

Anyway, the audition took an emotional turn when Philip started to cry and told the judges that he’s gay. ”At the time I didn’t think I was worthy,” he said to Spears. “I didn’t think you thought it was okay that I am gay.” But our girl showed nothing but support, explaining that she thought it was “fine” that he was gay.

We imagine Philip made Brit a little uncomfortable during this exchange, though, considering a source said she was visibly shaken during his audition.

“She handled it unbelievably well and really stepped up to the situation,” said the source. “It was probably the most personal and emotional situation for her that’s happened so far on ‘X Factor,’ and she took it totally in stride in front of a live audience of thousands.”

View part of the audition (spoilery), AFTER THE JUMP....

MTV News adds:

Philip, a Miami, Florida, native who tried to ride the same late 90's teen pop wave that made superstars out of Spears, Christina Aguilera, 'NSYNC and the Backstreet Boys, has spent the time since the duet grinding away at a music career that never reached the heights of his former singing partner. The one-time Jive Records star-in-the-making has sung back-up for Gloria Estefan and toured with Spears early in her career, and like "The Voice" singer Tony Lucca
 and Aguilera, maybe he was hoping that a reunion with his former pop pal would provide the boost he's been looking for.

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NEWS: Daring Feats, Public Proposals, Politics, Athletics, And Lard (VIDEO)

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Towleroad-roadicon Images of a Navy Academy tradition which somehow predates the repeal of DADT.

Towleroad-roadicon What will Maine's churches be up to on June 17th?

Scores of Maine churches will pass the collection plate a second time at Sunday services on Father's Day to kick off a fundraising campaign for the lead opposition group to November's ballot question asking voters to legalize same-sex marriages.

Between 150 and 200 churches are expected to raise money for the Protect Marriage Maine political action committee, said Carroll Conley Jr., executive director of the Christian Civic League of Maine evangelical organization and a member of the PAC. Conley is also trying to drum up support for the Maine campaign from religious leaders from around the country.

It's unusual, but not unheard of, for churches to take up collections for political causes. Maine's Catholic diocese says it raised about $80,000 with a designated collection in 2009 in its effort to overturn Maine's same-sex marriage law, which was passed by the Legislature that year and later rejected by voters ...

Towleroad-roadicon Mitt Romney's running for the presidency because he's no good at sports.

Towleroad-roadicon UConn lets LGBT hockey player know: If you can play, you can play.

Towleroad-roadicon Lots of straight footballers agree:

... when Outsports attended the NFLPA Rookie Premiere events in Los Angeles last week, we were met with a gay-positive attitude from every player we talked to; And some warmly welcomed us with open arms. A dozen different men from various teams, both rookies and recently retired, each expressed support for gay athletes. Many shared personal experiences involving gay friends, family members, and even a gay former teammate. These aren’t third-stringers we talked to. These men are NFL stats leaders, national champions and high draft picks. They are the past, present and future leaders of the NFL.

Towleroad-roadicon "My bully, my best friend."

Towleroad-roadicon "... brother of the blind activist Chen Guangcheng has gone missing after fleeing his village in north-eastern China to seek help for his son who is facing an attempted murder charge ...":

Chen Guangfu, the eldest brother of Chen Guangcheng, disappeared two days after he arrived in Beijing to support his son, Chen Kegui, who has been detained in a case that has become a rallying point among rights activists.

The Shandong-based lawyer Liu Weiguo said Chen Guangfu, a 55-year-old farmer and labourer, did not return to his hotel room in Beijing on Friday night.

... As of now, there’s still no news on Brother Guangfu,” Liu said. “We’re not optimistic. Guangcheng is also very worried. He’s contacting friends to look [for him].”

WTC2view Towleroad-roadicon Britney's new job: Show up, walk off in a huff, don't come back 'til you feel like it, and make millions.

Towleroad-roadicon 35 years ago today, George Willis climbed all 110 stories of WTC 2. Wow!

Towleroad-roadicon AFTER THE JUMP, see the best public proposal ever. These guys have awesome friends.

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