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Mike Tompkins Covers Every Inch of Coldplay's 'Paradise' Acapella: VIDEO
Who needs instruments when you have Mike Tompkins? See him cover every part of Coldplay's "Paradise", AFTER THE JUMP...
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Michigan Bill Which Provided 'Blueprint for Bullying' Will be Changed, Says...
After outcry last week over language in Michigan's anti-bullying law which in effect, okayed bullying if a student, parent, teacher, or school employee could come up with a religious or moral reason...
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Eddie Murphy Seen as Possible Casualty of Ratner Oscar Departure
Will Eddie Murphy stay on as Oscar host now that Brett Ratner has stepped down? NY Mag's Vulture wonders: In a recent Rolling Stone article, Murphy said, "I only want to do what I really want to do,...
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Last Night, This $4.3 Million Andreas Gursky Photograph Became the Most...
"Rhein II", a photograph of the Rhine River by Andreas Gursky, was sold for $4.3 million at Christie's last night, breaking Cindy Sherman's previous record of $3.89 million, set in May. A Roy...
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Prop 8 and DOMA: The Amicus Brief and the Primacy of Law
BY ARI EZRA WALDMAN In separate cases over the last few weeks, various parties have filed what laywers call amicus curiae briefs arguing that Proposition 8 and the Defense of Marriage Act (DOMA) are...
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Eddie Murphy Out as Oscar Host
As I mentioned was a possibility, Eddie Murphy has stepped down as Oscar host following the exit of Brett Ratner: Academy of Motion Picture Arts and Sciences President Tom Sherak announced that Eddie...
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Stephen Dorff Rejects Man Breasts, Dodges Chest Acne for 'Immortals'
Stephen Dorff talks to NY Mag's Vulture about Immortals and the perils of playing a slave: My lower back was really screwed up in a way it had never been before, and I felt like I’d get more out of...
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News: Iggy Pop, Malaysia, Heavy D, HIV, Mariah Carey, Spider
Rapper and actor Heavy D is dead at 44. Rights group urges Malaysia to rescind ban on gay arts festival. "The banning of this festival violates basic rights to freedom of association and expression...
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Can This Straight Rapper Get Men to Start Rocking Pink Lipstick?
Dphill Spanglishman, a straight rapper, is spearheading what he calls the "XY" movement, according to Vibe, "a new breed of straight male artists who rock lipstick and tight, colorful clothing to blur...
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Elton John-Inspired Ballet Opens in Toronto: VIDEO
Love Lies Bleeding, a ballet inspired by Elton John, has opened in Toronto, Canada's XTRA reports: Set to the classic pop songs written by Elton John and Bernie Taupin, it follows a character called...
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Tea Party Congressman Joe Walsh Blows Gasket at Constituent: VIDEO
Deadbeat dad Tea Party Congressman Joe Walsh (R-IL), who was in our headlines recently for getting a 'pro-family' award (that also left Lawrence O'Donnell aghast) from the Family Research Council,...
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Joel McHale Steams Up His Trailer in 'Sexiest Man Alive' VIDEO
Joel McHale proves why he should be People's 'Sexiest Man Alive', AFTER THE JUMP... (via reddit)
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Rick Perry's Campaign Fundraises Off of Epic 'Oops' Debate Gaffe: VIDEO
In case you missed Rick Perry's epic "oops" gaffe at last night's debate, check it out, AFTER THE JUMP... His campaign is now fundraising off of it: Friend & Supporter, We’ve all had human...
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Murderer of Ugandan Gay Rights Activist David Kato Gets 30 Years
The man responsible for the murder of Ugandan gay rights activist David Kato has been sentenced to 30 years in prison, the Africa Review reports: Sidney Nsubuga Enoch (top photo), 22, committed the...
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Oregon LGBT Rights Group Decides Not to Pursue Marriage Ballot Measure in 2012
Basic Rights Oregon said in a press release yesterday that education of the public about same-sex marriage must be more comprehensive before it will pursue a ballot measure to achieve marriage...
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Today's posts in the 8 am hour brought to you by Fire Island eau de parfum, AFTER THE JUMP...
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9th Circuit Halts Log Cabin Republican Case Against 'DADT'
The 9th Circuit Court of Appeals on Wednesday denied a hearing in the Log Cabin Republican case against "Don't Ask, Don't Tell". Despite the fact that the law has been repealed, the group has been...
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Senate Judiciary Committee to Vote on DOMA Repeal Today
The Senate Judiciary Committee will vote today on the Respect for Marriage Act, the bill that would repeal the Defense of Marriage Act. The bill, which has 30 co-sponsors, is expected to be approved....
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Vandal Spray-Paints 'Fag' Slur on Home of Gay Couple in Ohio
A gay couple in Grove City in central Ohio woke up on Wednesday morning to find the word "fag" spray-painted in huge red letters on their garage. Other portions of their home were tagged as well....
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Western Black Rhino Declared Extinct by Wildlife Group
The Western Black Rhino is extinct and two other rhino species are potentially extinct as well according to wildlife experts, the AP reports: The International Union for Conservation of Nature said a...
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