Category: You oughta know


President of Costa Rica, Óscar Arias, Favors Legal Rights for Gay Unions

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April 7, 2010
President Óscar Arias

President Óscar Arias

In a statement to La Nacion President Arias says:

“Yes should have legal recognition. One does not choose sexual orientation. That gives it nature or God. One does not choose, neither men nor women. “It goes against nature to believe that anybody feels to think at age 14 if it’s heterosexual or homosexual. These are things that God sends you simply have to evolve and accept them,”

He added that “the Church (Catholic) will have to evolve” in its position on homosexuality, it has expressed strong opposition to the bill that was tabled in the Legislative Assembly for three years.

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Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy Announce Breakup via Twitter

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April 6, 2010

Jim Carrey and Jenny McCarthy have used the social networking and microblogging service Twitter to announce their breakup from each other to the world.

Carrey tweeted “Jenny and I have just ended our 5yr relationship. I’m grateful 4 the many blessings we’ve shared and I wish her the very best! S’okay! ?;^>”

McCarthy tweeted, “Im so grateful for the years Jim and I had together. I will stay committed to Jane and will always keep Jim as a leading man in my heart.”

AP reports that both publicists for Carrey and McCarthy have confirmed the split.

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Christina Or Kelis? A Comparison

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March 31, 2010

Christina Aguilera and Kelis both have new albums on the way and each have a new song from said albums making rotation. Christina is offering “Not Myself Tonight” and Kelis is featuring her “Acapella”. Although Kelis already has the accompanying video…Thoughts? I know which way I am leaning but I’d be curious to hear thoughts on each.

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Ricky Martin: ” I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am.”

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March 29, 2010
Ricky Martin

Ricky Martin

That’s right gentlemen and ladies…Ricky Martin has just come out of the closet! He has posted along and heartfelt message on his website that ends with the following statement:

I am proud to say that I am a fortunate homosexual man. I am very blessed to be who I am.

Congratulations on the bravery we all know it takes to come out of the closest!

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GRINDR Hooks Up With Blackberry

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March 25, 2010

Press Release: New App Brings Revolutionary Social Networking Tool  To New Platform

(Los Angeles, CA, March 25, 2010) On the occasion of its one-year anniversary, Grindr, the largest all-male mobile location-based networking service, is sharing a very special gift with the mobile community. Today, the groundbreaking service proudly announces the new Grindr app for BlackBerry which will bring the innovative social networking application that has signed up over half a million iPhone and iPod touch users over the course of the past year to BlackBerry users around the world.

Initially, only 5,000 downloads of the new Grindr BlackBerry app will be made available for beta testing to BlackBerry users. So for those BlackBerry fans out there who have been anxious to get in on the craze that has been creating major buzz from Tokyo and Australia to every major city in the United States and Europe, now’s your chance to join the Grindr revolution.

Just as with the Grindr iPhone app, Grindr for BlackBerry uses GPS and cellular technologies to deliver the profiles, photos, and information of users just feet away within seconds which makes connecting with gay, bi and curious guys a snap, no matter where in the world you happen to find yourself.

To sign up to beta test Grindr BlackBerry, go to www.GrindrBerry.com and become one of the first exclusive Grindr BlackBerry users.

Supported devices for the Grindr BlackBerry app include: Bold 9000 and 9700, Curve 8300, Curve 8310, Curve 8320, Curve 8330, Curve 8350, Curve 8350i, Curve 8520, Curve 8530, Curve 8900 and the Tour 9630.

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An Experience In The Spectacular: Patrick J. Clayton Productions

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March 24, 2010

Patrick J Clayton Productions, founded in 2007 by Patrick Clayton, is a full-service event design and production company that brings a sophisticated touch and flawless execution to special events, promotional launches, and trade shows.

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Alison Brod PR Showroom for Market Week

With experience in retail and interior design, visual merchandising and product marketing, Patrick blends art with commerce by incorporating luxury and design trends into his event production services.

Patrick J. Clayton

Patrick J. Clayton

Having spent ten years in the luxury fashion and lifestyle industries, Patrick Clayton is able to seamlessly integrate his outstanding creative vision with a brand’s own aesthetic sensibility. His experience creating innovative events with leaders in the industry, to up-and-coming brands, gives him the flexibility to draw on a vast number of resources to meet almost any budget. Patrick and his team provide cutting-edge visual solutions that excite the senses and infuse environments with a classic yet modern look. With experience in wholesale, retail, and event planning, Patrick has developed comprehensive creative programs for a diverse clientele – from themed interiors to attention grabbing retail concepts and merchandising displays.  Prior to starting Patrick J Clayton Productions, Patrick handled merchandising and visual direction for Lacoste, event planning for Robert Verdi, Inc, and merchandising and events at Gap, Express and JCPenney. He also teaches Fashion Show Production and Event Planning I and II at The Laboratory Institute of Merchandising in NYC. Patrick has a vast background in event planning and merchandising stemming from a family history of home design, retail management and entertaining.

From parties and product launches to fashion shows and weddings, Patrick has the solution.

For more information on Patrick J. Clayton LLC:

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Alison Brod PR Showroom for Market Week

Office Address:
171 West 23rd Street #2B
New York, NY 10011

Telephone:
646-483-3215

Email:
patrick@patrickjclaytonproductions.com

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Kim Zolciak Finally Admits She’s Dating Famed Lesbian DJ Tracy Young

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March 24, 2010
Kim Zolciak & Tracy Young via Ghetty Images

Kim Zolciak & Tracy Young via Ghetty Images

File this one under I told you so…The New York Post reports “Atlanta ‘Housewife’ Kim: I’m dating a woman“

Addressing earlier rumors of a lesbian relationship, “Real Housewives of Atlanta” hot mess Kim Zolciak has admitted that she is dating a woman, reports FoxNews.com.

“I don’t believe love has a gender,” the wig-line-designer-turned-singer told Life & Style magazine. “But I don’t want to define gay, bisexual or straight. I just think it’s too much for me — a woman doesn’t define me, nor does a man.”

Zolciak, who has kept fans guessing for two seasons as to the identity of her anonymous boyfriend referred to only as “Big Poppa,” told the mag that she and DJ Tracy Young grew close while working on a remix to her singe “Tardy For the Party.”

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Kim Zolciak.

“There were sparks, but [physically] it was a gradual situation,” she says. “Tracy made the first move. Our first kiss was passionate and exciting.”

Zolciak took to Twitter earlier today to post, “I feel like the biggest weight is off my shoulders, Publicity stunt my a** this is MY life.”

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We All Count: LGBT People Count in the 2010 Census!

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March 23, 2010

Our families count! LGBT people are deserving and have the right to be counted and the Census WILL count same-sex marriages & partnerships. Be certain you fill out the 2010 Census form and visit Our Families Count for more information! Also, visit their Twitter or Facebook pages.

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Update: Apple Doesn’t Delete GRINDR From App Store or GRINDR Loves Free Press

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March 23, 2010
Grindr

Grindr

For all you iPhone and iTouch users out there who are fans of (or at least familiar with) the Grindr app, it is no longer in the Apple App Store. I noticed early this afternoon via Joe.My.God that people were reporting that the Gay Social App known as Grindr was no longer in the App Store. I went to take a look myself and indeed “Grindr” or the paid “Grindr X” are neither in the app store any longer. The app is still functional for those using it but no longer available for download. Is this an act of homophobia on Apple’s part? Why would the app have been pulled? There is no further information on the Grindr website, Twitter feed, or Facebook page. Joel Simkhai, founder of Grindr, has issued no statement as of yet.

Update: Grindr is once again available for download in the iTunes App Store. So the question now is was it a publicity stunt?

Queerty.com is reporting that Joel Simkhai has contacted them stating “Error on my part. Should be back up by EOD today.”.

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Lt. Dan Choi “Betrayed” By HRC and Griffin

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March 23, 2010
Lt. Dan Choi and Kathy Griffin at DADT Rally

Lt. Dan Choi and Kathy Griffin at DADT Rally

After being arrested for handcuffing himself to the perimeter fence of the White House following the rally organized by the HRC with spokesperson, comedienne Kathy Griffin,  Lt. Dan Choi tells Newsweek that he feels betrayed by the Human Rights Campaign and Kathy Griffin.

“When I heard Kathy Griffin was going to be a spokeswoman for Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell, I wondered about that. I have great respect for her as an advocate. But if [the Human Rights Campaign] thinks that having a rally at Freedom Plaza with a comedienne is the right approach, I have to wonder. Don’t Ask, Don’t Tell is not a joking matter to me. To be at Freedom Plaza and not at the White House or Congress? Who are they trying to influence? I felt like they were just trying to speak to themselves. If that’s the best the lobbying groups and HRC can do, then I don’t know how these powerful groups are supposed to represent our community. Kathy Griffin and [HRC president] Joe Solmonese said they would march with me to the White House but didn’t. I feel so betrayed by them.”

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