“Meeting in closed session, the state high court asked litigants on both sides for more written arguments and said a hearing on the cases could come as early as March. The court also signaled its intention to decide the fate of existing same-sex marriages, asking litigants to argue that question.” [Link]
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“Tyra Banks surprises Isis King, the first transgender contestant on America’s Next Top Model, with sex reassignment surgery in an episode of her talk show to air Tuesday. “This is not happening!” King, who was born Darrell Walls, says when Banks introduces her to Dr. Marci Bowers, a leading gender reassignment surgeon who has experienced the surgery herself. Bowers is paying for the surgery.” [Link]
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“According to pals, Linds has been adamant about the fact that she’s not a lesbian and still loves men. In fact, Linds says, Sam is the only girl she would go for. ‘She has been telling everyone over and over that she’s still into guys,’ one friend spilled to us. ‘She keeps saying if anything went wrong with Sam she would date a guy next. She even flirts with guys when they go out.’” [Link]
“The church, headquartered in Salt Lake City, will continue to work on behalf of California’s Proposition 8, but will stop making telephone calls from Utah to California voters, church spokeswoman Kim Farrah said in a news release.” [Link]
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“Jerry Lewis made an anti-gay slur on Australian television similar to one he apologized for using on his annual telethon a year ago. Following a news conference in Sydney Friday, Lewis, 82, was asked by a Network Ten national TV reporter for his opinion on the Australian nation sport of cricket. ‘Oh, cricket? It’s a fag game. What are you, nuts?’ Lewis replied.” [Link]
“After news of Proposition 8’s supporters outraising its opponents spread and the measure gained support in public opinion polls, many Hollywood insiders have made declarations of support — financial and otherwise — against the ban. While the ‘No on 8′ campaign hasn’t quite reached the buzziness of other celebrity causes du jour, momentum is growing.” [Link]
“Singer Melissa Etheridge is ready to wed longtime partner Tammy Lynn Michaels! “Yes, we have four children and we’re trying to find the right time,” she told Extra. Etheridge, 47, exchanged vows with Michaels, 33, in Malibu in 2003. Now that gay marriage is legalized in California, the couple will make it official. “We are so grateful for the blessings from our friends and family as we commence our vows, and begin the rest of our lives together,” the pair, who exchanged platinum-and-diamond wedding bands, said in a statement at the time.” [Link]
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“In his veto message issued Tuesday, the governor said that while he respected the measure’s intent, he thinks Milk’s ‘contributions should continue to be recognized at the local level.’” [Link]
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“Disney is throwing Miley Cyrus a huge 16th birthday bash at Disneyland during the same weekend as the traditional Gay Days, which brings tens of thousands of gays and lesbians to the amusement citadel. Despite the fact that Miley’s actual birthday isn’t until November, the park will be shutting down early” [Link]
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“American Idol alum Clay Aiken and newborn son Parker pose for their first photos AND Aiken officially comes out. Parker Foster Aiken was born on August 8 in North Carolina to Aiken’s good friend Jaymes Foster, 50.”[Link]
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“Steven Spielberg and wife Kate Capshaw have followed Brad Pitt as the latest big-name donors to join the fight to defeat California’s Proposition 8, the initiative to ban same-sex marriage. The Spielbergs have cut a $100,000 check for the fight, as did Pitt last week. In a statement, the Spielbergs said: “By writing discrimination into our state constitution, Proposition 8 seeks to eliminate the right of each and every citizen in our state to marry regardless of sexual orientation. Such discrimination has NO place in California’s constitution, or any other.”" [Link]
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