News
In Los Angeles
Gay Navajo man poised to join Ariz. Senate
Former Arizona Rep. Jack Jackson, Jr., is poised to join the state Senate after he defeated his two primary opponents on Aug. 24. He would become the fifth LGBT legislator in Phoenix if voters elect him on Nov. 2.
No same-sex marriages - until December
The U.S. Court of Appeals for the 9th Circuit will maintain the temporary stay on same-sex marriage in California until at least December 6, 2010.
Court won’t force Calif officials to defend Prop 8
A California court has refused to order Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger and Attorney General Jerry Brown to appeal a ruling that overturned the state’s gay marriage ban.
Gay Anti-Asian Prejudice Thrives On the Internet
On the Internet, Asian men can organize and meet sex or romantic partners. But its anonymity also provides the last frontier of open prejudice. The last part of our 3-part series examines the Net effect on gay anti-Asian prejudice--and suggests solutions.
Entertainment
In Los Angeles
LA Report :: Gleam Joel -- empowering hip-hop with new musical
A chance meeting in a Swiss swimming pool led to the writing of a new musical that uses hip-hop to tell an empowering message, thanks to singer Gleam Joel.
WeHo film fest producers sentenced to jail
A judge sentenced a WeHo couple guilty of bribing Thai officials in order to land a film festival contract to jail time last week.
Fall Movie Preview II :: Franco, Harry Potter, Cher and Phillip Morris
Two weeks ago we highlighted the films being released this fall through October. Now we look to the end of the year, one that promises more Harry Potter, a return of Cher and the long-delayed release of I Love You, Phillip Morris.
Shut Up & Kiss Me
This no-budget vanity project delves into the fertile minefield of pre-middle-aged single gay men trying to navigate romance and dating, but an ultimately flaccid script, dead line readings & clichéd set-ups ultimately do it in.
