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02-29-2008

Justin Timberlake Sports A Speedo For New Film

Justin Timberlake sports a speedo and pornstache for his new film The Love Guru with Mike Myers, which comes out this summer. Hm, that package looks questionable.

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11-19-2007

Ten Rising Gay Icons

Justin Timberlake

Any popular boy band has its fair share of a gay following, and ‘N Sync was not exception. Just the idea of four or five men traveling the world together on a bus, singing, dancing, and pelvic thrusting in matching outfits reeks of homoeroticism. But Justin Timberlake’s support from the gay community has followed him into his solo career. In 2002 he was chosen as one of The Advocate’s “10 Coolest Straight People.” When asked about when he first became aware of his gay following he replied, ” It was always there, and I have always been aware of it. I’m the kind of artist who wants to know all of his audience and what they’re about.” Back when Justin was still dating actress Cameron Diaz, she proclaimed Justin loved all of his fans–including the gay ones. “Justin loves all of his fans. People adore him across the board, and he’s not uncomfortable with any part of it. We love the gays!”

Justin’s fun pop music and his relationship with gay fave Britney Spears have surely helped him to stay in the hearts of gay men everywhere, which is why it was particularly ironic when his band mate Lance Bass came out of the closet in 2006. In response he said, “Lance is one of my great friends. I support him and wish him all the happiness in the world.” If further proof was needed Justin Timberlake is a gay icon, just go to any gay dance club on a Friday night and I’ll bet money you’re bound to hear screaming and see arms flying when SexyBack blasts through the speakers.

David Beckham


It’s rare that a male athlete is not only a gay icon, but that he openly embraces and encourages the adoration from the gay community. British soccer star David Beckham says he and his wife, Spice Girl Victoria “Posh” Beckham, fight over which one of them the gays love more. His good looks, chiseled body, and infectious charm have made him irresistible. In 2005 David moaned he thought Rugby player Gavin Henson was stealing his gay fans. “I think I have lost a lot of my gay fans to Welsh rugby star Gavin Henson. It is a shame as I really love them.”

He told Sports Illustrated, “Being a gay icon is a great honor for me. I’m quite sure of my feminine side, and I’ve not got a problem with that at all. These days it’s the norm, and it should be.” Even gay Lord of the Rings actor Sir Ian McKellen admires Beckham. “David Beckham is a beautiful man. He’s got a nice smile. I spoke to him at a party. He’s a gay icon and I know he likes it.” Beckham cemented his status as a gay icon when he and his wife Victoria did a racy photoshoot for W Magazine in which he wore nothing but women’s underwear.

Christina Aguilera


Christina Aguilera got her start in the business in the Mickey Mouse Club along with fellow pop stars Justin Timberlake and Britney Spears, and followed them into the pop world during the teen pop explosion of the 90’s. Her debut album sold 10 million copies in the US alone–at least some of those 10 million fans were bound to be gay. But it was her sophomore effort Stripped that really made the gay community fall in love with her. Recruiting lesbian rock singer/songwriter Linda Perry to help bring her vision to life, Aguilera made an eclectic album called “Stripped”–a title that both represented her newfound exhibitionism (see “Dirrty”) and the emotional nakedness found in the lyrical messages of the album.

The gay community was particularly stricken by the second single “Beautiful” which became an anthem for gay people–especially after the release of the music video. The video contained images of a transvestite getting dressed, and two gay men kissing and holding hands on a bench while people looked on in disgust. GLAAD (The Gay and Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation) awarded Aguilera for her positive images of LGBT people in her video. At the ceremony she said, “It’s a universal anthem for anyone and everyone who feels discriminated against just for being who they are.” Additionally, she commented on the song and video in The Advocate saying, “A lot of the gay people that write me say that me being true to myself and putting that in my songs is inspirational to them. So it’s almost my tribute to them, to let them feel that the turmoil they might be feeling because they feel like outsiders is OK.” Gay actor Robert Gant and director John Cameron Mitchell have both been quoted as saying the song moved them. Aguilera has even hinted that she may be bisexual. She told Zoo magazine, “I love experimenting with my sexuality. If that means girls then so be it. It would be wrong to hide this side of my personality.” To add to that, she is best friends with gay make-up artist Steve Solitto, whom she mentioned in her interview with The Advocate, and even had drag queens attend her recent baby shower.

In her interview with the Advocate, she talked about her relationships with gay people. “It used to be, the only good relationships I ever had were with gay men. That was before I met Jordy.” In that same interview, she makes it clear where she stands on gay marriage. “I never get people that think [being gay] is some kind of choice. You might be able to suppress it, but why would you live life that way? It really saddens me. I’ve heard stories of parents saying, “I’ll be there, but I can’t treat it as a real marriage.” Legally or not, it’s still a unity of two people’s love for each other.” The diva persona, the in your face sexuality reminiscent of Madonna, the messages of self-acceptance in her music, and her over-the-top performance style have made Aguilera a gay fave from the fiery red streaks to the assless chaps through the Rosie The Riveter bandana.


Jennifer Hudson & Beyonce

Singer Jennifer Hudson caught the eye of the gay audience when she appeared on American Idol and was preemptively eliminated–in one of the most shocking eliminations in the show’s 6 year history. Her big gospel belt and her crazy hair and outfits made her lovable. After leaving American Idol she began fading into oblivion until getting a call from the producers of Dreamgirls–who were making a film version of the Tony-winning Broadway musical. Jennifer landed the part of Effie White, and it began Jennifer’s journey to super stardom and Oscar glory.

Dreamgirls was already a gay fave the first time around and the movie version was no different. The movie–written and directed by gay Oscar nominee Bill Condon (Chicago)–was no different, as it was embraced by gay people all across America. They showed up in droves to cheer Miss Hudson on as she belted out that signature Dreamgirls number “And I’m Telling You I’m Not Going”, which reportedly had people standing up in the theater in many cities.

When asked about her relationships with gay people in The Advocate she said, “[There are] about a hundred of ‘em [her gay friends]. Girls don’t like me. People say, ‘Oh, here comes Jennifer and a bunch of dudes.’ And gay guys always recognize me when I’m out. I love that. It happens so much — even if I have a hat and sunglasses on — that when I see a group of gay guys and they don’t, I think What’s wrong with them? I even asked Bill [Condon] about it. I said, ‘Why are all my friends gay men?’ And he said, ‘Oh, I know why.’ But then he still wouldn’t explain it to me!”

Starring alongside Jennifer in the hit film Dreamgirls was pop singer Beyonce Knowles who has quite the gay following of her own. Popular urban blogger Clay Cane talked about how he walked into a black gay club with a shirt that said “Beyonce Sucks” and the looks he got were so nasty he thought he was going to get lynched.

Beyonce’s upbeat dance music, her over the top costume choices, and her signature manic performance style are what have made her one of this generation’s top gay icons–particularly with black gay men. In an interview with Instinct magazine she talked about her gay uncle who died of AIDS. “I never mixed Christianity with how I felt (about him). I am about faith and spirituality more so than religion,” Knowles told the magazine. “Doing right by others and not judging.” Beyonce added she wouldn’t be upset if she had a gay son. “(I’d say) I love him for the person he is with no expectations back.”

Anne Hathaway

Anne Hathaway first appeared on the scene in Disney film The Princess Diaries alongside pop singer Mandy Moore and gay icon Julie Andrews, but really caught the attention of gay people when she played the wife of Jake Gyllenhaal in groundbreaking gay romance Brokeback Mountain, and later an assistant to Meryl Streep at a popular fashion magazine in The Devil Wears Prada.

Anne has said she’s considering becoming a nun because it’s a profession completely devoid of vanity–but wouldn’t be able to do it because of the Catholic church’s stance on gay people. “I do disagree with a couple of the stances of the Catholic Church. The most important one to me is because my older brother is gay. It’s important for me to be able to love him completely and freely and it’s important for me to spread beliefs in the world that are not going to limit people in their love.” Additionally Anne revealed in early 2006 that her brother was getting married. “My older brother, Mike, is getting married to his partner of five years, Josh, this fall. I’m gonna be a bridesmaid!”

Once, Anne and her friends were headed to a party at the Gramercy Park Hotel, but the doorman didn’t recognize her and they were turned away. Instead, Anne and her friends took a detour to a gay bar for men known as “bears” and reportedly were welcome with open arms.

In 2006, Anne was honored as one of the Out 100, a list of influential gays and gay friendlies compiled by Out magazine. With her big doe eyes, beautiful smile, and on-screen charisma and likability, Anne seems to have become this generation’s Julia Roberts. She just needs to find her Rupert Everett.

Kathy Griffin

Comedian Kathy Griffin has made a career out of ragging on celebrities, and it’s worked well for her, even if she claims after all these years to still be on the D-List.

Gay.com asked her about her two “main gays” who have been featured on her hit Emmy-winning reality show My Life on the D-List and she said, “Dennis and Tony really are my two best friends, a lot of my fans are gay and I do lots of gay events.”

She even featured rumored-to-be-gay figure skater Johnny Weir on her show, and he gave Kathy and her assistant a skating lesson. This was of course after Johnny made a joke about Kathy some saw as offensive. After Johnny skated poorly in the Winter Olympics he said, ‘’I had 827 e-mail fan mail messages from fans. ‘I told a good friend of mine about that, and he said, ‘Now you’re a D-level celebrity.’ I said, ‘Great, I’m Kathy Griffin.’ ” But once Johnny explained it was really a compliment they both kissed and made-up.

Kathy tore Everybody Loves Raymond star Patricia Heaton a new one for her negative comments toward gay people. “The whole gay issue, I gotta tell you–when I hear Patricia talking her bullshit and saying it’s not in the Bible that gay people should be together - those are the pieces of information that I can’t forget about. Patty Heaton has the gayest makeup person you’ve ever seen. I can’t get beyond it. It’s the hypocrisy.”

Jake Gyllenhaal

Jake Gyllenhaal became famous after starring in The Day After Tomorrow with Dennis Quaid and Emmy Rossum, but it was his starring role in Ang Lee film Brokeback Mountain that has made Jake Gyllenhaal the premiere male actor for audiences.

Anticipation was white hot for the film, which is the first high profile gay movie with known actors. Jake talked about a pivotal scene in the movie where he and Heath Ledger reunite after years of not seeing each other. “Heath almost broke my nose in [a kissing] scene. He grabs me and he slams me up against the wall and kisses me. And then I grab him and I slam him up against the wall and I kiss him. And we were doing take after take after take. I got the [bleep] beat out of me. We had other scenes where we fought each other and I wasn’t hurting as badly as I did after that one.”

The film was universally praised by critics, and earned both he and Heath Ledger Oscar nominations. The budget for the film was $14 million dollars and it went on to gross $180 million worldwide and $32 million on DVD.

And in an interview with Out magazine he addressed rumors that he might be bisexual, “You know it’s flattering when there’s a rumor that says I’m bisexual. It means I can play more kinds of roles. I’m open to whatever people want to call me. I’ve never really been attracted to men sexually, but I don’t think I would be afraid of it if it happened.”

Bree Van De Kamp

Usually it’s real people that are idolized by gays and lesbians everywhere but every once in a while a fictional character comes along that people just can’t get enough of. Desperate Housewives’ Bree Van De Kamp may be a Republican, religious, judgmental, neurotic, and a recovering homophobe, but most gay men that watch the show would categorize her as “fierce”. Not since Sex and the City’s Samantha Jones has a fictional character on a women’s program been so wholeheartedly embraced by gay men.

She can bake you cookies, cakes, rolls, muffins, sew and iron your clothes, perfect your garden, get your house spic and span, reupholster your furniture and clean your gutters. But don’t get it twisted–this domestic goddess is no sissy. She may be the perfect housewife but she’ll pop you with her shotgun in a hot second if you cross her. One of Bree’s most famous quotes is about her husband and possible infidelity. “When Rex started going to all those medical conferences, I wanted in the back of his mind that he had a loving wife at home with a loaded Smith & Wesson.”

And that may be exactly what draws women and gay men to her character. She posesses all the wonderful qualities we expect out of women, yet at the same time has the strength, confidence, and attitude we stereotypically expect from men. And it of course doesn’t hurt that she has a hot gay son.

Katherine Heigl

Some people might have recognized Heigl from the WB show Roswell, but most people know the name Katherine Heigl from ABC’s breakout drama Grey’s Anatomy which has become a television phenomenon, and won countless awards. Though Grey’s Anatomy does have a sizable gay fan base, it’s not the show alone that has made Heigl a fave with the gays. In late 2006, the national enquirer broke the news that a scuffle took place on the set of Grey’s Anatomy involving Isaiah Washington and Patrick Dempsey, in which Washington blurted out “I’m not your little faggot like T.R. [Knight].” Washington denied that he ever said it, and a few weeks later the buzz about incident had died down.

But at the Golden Globes this year, creator Shonda Rhimes was asked about what happened, and Washington stormed the mic saying “No, I did not call T.R. a faggot. It never happened.” There was an uncomfortable silence in the room, and you could see many of his co-stars put their heads down in shame. Access Hollywood interviewed Katherine after the incident and she sounded off in defense of her friend. “I’m going to be really honest right now, he needs to just not speak in public. Period. I’m sorry, that did not need to be said, I’m not okay with it.” She continued, “I don’t think [Washington] means it the way he comes off…But, T.R. is my best friend. I will throw down for that kid. I will beat you up. I will use every ounce of energy I have to take you down if you hurt his feelings.”

Since then Heigl has been seen as the coolest fag hag on television. Popular gay site AfterElton.com says “The triumph of Grey’s Anatomy star Katherine Heigl at this year’s Emmy Awards — not her win so much as the stylish way in which she managed to merge old-Hollywood glamour with diva-like moxie (it takes chutzpah, after all, to blurt out an expletive when hearing one’s name called, or to correct the robotic announcer who mangled its pronunciation) — indicates we just might have a new gay icon in the making.”


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11-15-2007

Ian McKellen Wants Justin For Biopic

Seems it’s a bit early for a biopic about Sir Ian McKellen–those are always much more effective after bitches are dead. Either way, if and when there ever is a musical made about his life, Magneto claims he wants none other than Justin Timberlake to play him.

The Lord Of The Rings star insists Timberlake is the perfect choice to play him because they look alike. He says, “He vaguely resembles people in my family.”

Not sure exactly what that means but I’m assuming there’d be gay sex scenes and that warrants an automatic no from Mr. “I have no idea if I’m a gay icon.” Bitch, please. You flail your hands up in the air and squeal just like all the other queens when SexyBack comes on at the Splash Bar on Friday nights.

Mr. McKellen, just in case you really were interested in having Justin play you, just know he’s already turned down Elton John. Guess you’ll just have to settle for Lance Bass.

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07-16-2007

Christina Aguilera & Justin Timberlake Among Top US Tour Rankings

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07-16-2007

Esmee Singing Unwritten With Natasha Bedingfield

For those of you who spend your bored hours scouring YouTube for things to watch, you may have stumbled upon a girl named Esmee Denters who posted a bunch of videos of her singing covers of popular songs, and because of her beautiful voice–she ended up getting a large number of hits.

Justin Timberlake just recently signed her to his new record label, and she recently posted a cover of Natasha Bedingfield’s Unwritten to her YouTube account–with a surprise appearance by Natasha herself at the end!


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06-21-2007

Fresh Music Video: Justin Timberlake - LoveStoned

This is my favorite song from his CD, but wow, what a way to drop the ball. It seems like Christina is the only pop artist that actually puts out decent music videos these days. This literally looks like what I’d see on my screen were I listening to it with a visualizer in Windows Media Player. Low budget, like Beyonce’s career.


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06-13-2007

Antonio Banderas Rides Justin Timberlake

Oh Justin. I always knew you were into Latin men.

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04-11-2007

Fresh Links: Justin Timberlake Working With Madonna

Looks like it’s gonna be battle of the egos–Madonna and Justin Timberlake are teaming up to work on Madonna’s upcoming hip-hop inspired album. When will this woman stop trying to cling to anything young and popular?

Anderson Cooper, whom Out magazine just featured on their recent controversial magazine cover, just signed a $50 million dollar deal with CNN. Wonder if there’s a gay clause anywhere in there.

People are ready to brand Heroes‘ Hayden Panetierre another Lindsay Lohan due to a compromising picture involving her and a friend’s boob. I say what the hell–it looks like a harmless goofy joke. Get over it.

Larry Birkhead is indeed the father of Anna Nicole Smith’s baby. There. Now can Anna, Howard, the baby, her mother and the 1439147 possible fathers finally get out of my life? Thanks.

Are Rachel McAdams and Ryan Gosling getting married? A source close to Rachel says they are planning on getting married later this year. Can I be the beef patty in between the two buns a flower girl?

Oscar winners Denzel Washington and Forest Whitaker are teaming up in a new film called The Great Debaters, which Denzel will also direct, and is being produced by Oprah Winfrey’s company Harpo Films. Can’t wait to see it!


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03-20-2007

Justin Timberlake Mouths Off In Details Magazine

Some excerpts from his interview:

“I tried so hard to be an R&B artist [with first solo album Justified] and it was the pop album of the year, and I was like, ‘F$$k. That’s the last thing I wanted but I was like, ‘So everyone considers me a pop artist? Well, f$$k it. I’m going to do whatever I want to do.”
“I could give you a bunch of analogies about why I’m still around that would sound like hippie self-help bulls$$t. ‘I saw an opportunity and I took it?’ F$$k you. Sure, there’s a lot of luck involved. But on some level I have to believe in my ability. And I’m not apologizing to anyone. I worked f$$king hard to get here.”
“I’m the nice guy who follows through on the things he commits to. But I don’t know if I’ll be going through that sort of thing again. I feel like the Grammys used me for ratings. And look at it-they were up 18 percent.”

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Someone needs to smack him and let him know that no matter how many “fucks” he uses, he’s not going to be R&B, he’s not going to be black, and it doesn’t make him look any cooler. You’re not Prince, you’re not Michael Jackson, so stop stealing their sounds and then try and call yourself an R&B artist.

And how dare you even attempt to accredit the Grammys ratings increase to your weak performances during the telecast. The first one was an off-key mess where you made a failed attempt at a sequel to the Blair Witch Project, and the second one I forgot about quicker than Beyonce’s first two singles dropped off the charts.

You’re a pompous bastard who can’t sing–even WITH your pitch-correcting mic, and you’re NOT bringing sexy back. Especially not with that Ashlee Simpson nose. Boo


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02-26-2007

Linkage: Oscar Wrap-Up, Justin Timberlake Sex Scene

Congratulations to Jennifer Hudson for winning her well-deserved Oscar for Dreamgirls, and pulling off a great performance during the ceremony. I was disappointed they didn’t do “It’s All Over” and “And I Am Telling You”, but the medley they did of the nominated songs was great. As expected, Jennifer and Anika made Beyonce sound like a hummingbird. Wonder how Matthew Knowles feels about his daughter losing out on an Oscar to an amateur actress/American Idol reject, and getting reduced to a common back up singer in the performance. Beyonce looked genuinely happy for Jennifer, but the look on Papa Knowles’ face when J. Hud became an Academy Award winner was priceless. Watch her speech now.

I must say though, as much as I hate on Beyawnce, she looked gorgeous last night. Her dress on the red carpet and her performance dress were some of the best of the night. She was probably the best right behind Helen Mirren, Cate Blanchett, and Naomi Watts.

Here’s their performance:


I was both shocked and pissed that Eddie Murphy lost the Oscar to Alan Arkin. The Supporting Actor category was a weak one this year, and Eddie’s performance in Dreamgirls was not only the best of his career, but far above the other nominated performances. Some are speculating Norbit hurt his chances. I think it has more to do with him being a comedic actor. It’s sad really.

Either way, Eddie Murphy and his date Tracey Edmonds left the ceremony promptly after he lost.

I was glad Martin Scorcese finally got his Oscar, and that The Departed won Best Picture. I would’ve killed myself if Babel was named the best film of the year. Very happy that Helen got hers, though it would’ve been interesting to see an upset in that category, and then of course as expected, Forest Whitaker took home his Oscar gold for his haunting performance in The Last King of Scotland.

In non-awards related news, Justin Timberlake’s new movie Black Snake Moan with Christina Ricci and Samuel L. Jackson is releasing soon, and I guess they need serious promotion so they have leaked the sex scene from the film to the internet. They would’ve been better off not leaking it at all, because at least you could’ve imagined seeing something hot and would’ve gone to see the movie out of curiousity. Instead, you’re just disappointed.

You don’t get to see anything interesting (sorry, no Justin booty), and the sex is over after like 15 seconds. Almost as boring as Beyonce performing a ballad.

Either way, if you wanna see the scene, you can view it here.


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