Does the drive by American activists to see a state by state passing of gay marriage legislation come at the expense of the lack of action on the promised repeal of the military ban on gays serving openly? The answer, according to New York magazine, is likely a muffled yes, as President Obama continues to make clear that the reappraisal of DADT is less than a priority.
American Idol may be, quite by accident, illustrating something much more important that the musical talent of this year’s contestants, with the wonderful Ann Powers writing in the Los Angeles Times that Adam Lambert and Kris Allen represent how, in a time of conflict between different and opposing groups based on politics, religion, and sexuality, cultural opposites can make, forgive the pun, beautiful music together.
Glee premieres Tuesday evening – I know, I write about too much – and three of the stars, one Jane Lynch, one Chris Colfer, and one Jayma Mays talk about back flips, singing, and the trio’s unanimous love of all things Adam Lambert.
Pretend heterosexual Chace Crawford is officially the star of a remake of Footloose, replacing Zac Efron who was rumored to appear, who said the film was not a “good fit.”
Purported heterosexual Mario Lopez is taught by Tommy Lasorda to throw a ball, all in preparation for Mario tossing the first pitch at Dodger Stadium Monday, prior to the Dodgers playing the New York Mets. All would be okay – the Dodgers won 3-2 in eleven innings – if not for the inordinate guyliner Lopez is wearing. Seriously, Mario needs a male makeup intervention.
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