Gay businessman Tony Hoare bludgeoned to death walking his dogs in London. Motivation behind the attack is unclear. NYC downtown icon and gay … [Read more...] about News: Newt Gingrich, Spice Girls, Taipei Pride, Dean Johnson
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Tennis’ Top Eight Men Immortalized in Terracotta
The top men's tennis players in the world will meet soon in November in Shanghai to face off in the ATP Tennis Masters tournament. For that occasion, … [Read more...] about Tennis’ Top Eight Men Immortalized in Terracotta
San Antonio Bar Accused of Homophobia for Rejecting Artist
An anti-gay art controversy has erupted in San Antonio, Texas, fueled by a MySpace campaign intended to get the word out about the rejection of a gay … [Read more...] about San Antonio Bar Accused of Homophobia for Rejecting Artist
80’s Metal Band Skull Shouts at the Devil
BoingBoing yesterday showed off this genius skull made of melted 80's metal band tapes by Brian Dettmer, which I find has more depth as a piece of … [Read more...] about 80’s Metal Band Skull Shouts at the Devil
News: Australian Bums, Gabrielle, Gordon Ramsey, Arctic Melt
Activist Australians going for world-record moon attempt — at President Bush: "Bush is coming to Sydney. Thousands of police, total … [Read more...] about News: Australian Bums, Gabrielle, Gordon Ramsey, Arctic Melt
Brandon Herman in Los Angeles
If you're in Los Angeles this weekend, I'd encourage you to stop by a photography show by our friend Brandon Herman. The opening reception is on … [Read more...] about Brandon Herman in Los Angeles
News: Heath Ledger, King Lear, Thailand, Jodie Foster, Beefeater
New York magazine talks to Keith Olbermann, who believes Elizabeth Edwards should be our next president. As the historic Hawthorne School of Art … [Read more...] about News: Heath Ledger, King Lear, Thailand, Jodie Foster, Beefeater
Damien Hirst Skull Fetches Asking Price of $100 Million
Damien Hirst's diamond-encrusted skull entitled "For the Love of God" has sold to an investment group for its full asking price of $100 million, it … [Read more...] about Damien Hirst Skull Fetches Asking Price of $100 Million
George W. Bush: An American President’s Portrait in Porn
After the Bush Library reportedly backed out of a portrait they had commissioned from British artist Jonathan Yeo, the 36-year-old artist went forward … [Read more...] about George W. Bush: An American President’s Portrait in Porn
Burning Man Set Ablaze Early by “Attention Whore” Arsonist
The 40-ft Burning Man sculpture, normally set ablaze at the climactic moment in the Labor Day festival of the same name at Black Rock City in the … [Read more...] about Burning Man Set Ablaze Early by “Attention Whore” Arsonist