Towleroad Guide to the Tube #1104

ELEGIA: New Order's never-before-released full 18-minute 1985 track, which appeared on the Low-Life LP in five-minute form.

BEYOND THE GAY WHITE MALE: No More Down Low visits the Queer People of Color conference at California State University Northridge.

NHL PLAYOFF BEARDS: The best in history.

COMING OUT: Parenting and a kid's decision to come out about his gay dad.

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First Official Look: Hugh Jackman as Jean Valjean in 'Les Mis'

Hugh Jackman has grown a mighty beard for his role as Jean Valjean in the film adaptation of the stage musical Les Miserables, directed by Tom Hooper and scheduled for a December release.

He tweeted the photo last night: "Very excited about how the first days of filming are going!! Check out my convict look...but its changing soon."

Bears Not Included: VIDEO

If the body hair and beard trend is suddenly over, we know who to blame.

Watch, AFTER THE JUMP...

Close Encounters of the Beard Kind: VIDEO

A divine facial intervention?

Watch, AFTER THE JUMP...

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Disney to Allow Its Employees to Grow Beards

The Walt Disney Company is chilling out a bit:

Disneyland announced that it's loosened up its legendary dress code — known as the Disney Look — to allow employees to grow more facial hair. But the rules still forbid visible tattoos, body piercings (other than the ears for women), "extreme" hairstyles or colors. (Shaved heads are OK for men, but a no-go for women.)

Beginning Feb. 3, employees can show up to work with a beard or a goatee without worry, as long as it is shorter than a quarter of an inch. Soul patches are still not allowed.

"Disney Look guidelines are periodically reviewed in relation to industry standards, as well as the unique environment of our theme parks and resorts," Betsy Sanchez, a Disneyland Resorts spokeswoman, said in a statement. "While we are careful to maintain our heritage and the integrity of our brand, a recent review of our guidelines led to a decision that an update was appropriate at this time."

Under the new rules, Captain Jack Sparrow would still be fired.

Disney changes dress code to allow employees to grow beards [la times]

Bear Slap: VIDEO

The alternative to the bitch slap?

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