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Devil's in the Details

Kenneth in the 212  Nov 13 08

An astute reader informs me that I have a (straight?) twin running New York City around claiming to be an ANGEL.

Cool Chicks 101

Kenneth in the 212  Nov 13 08

Here's rock legend Debbie Harry flanked by The King's granddaughter Riley Keough (Lisa Marie's oldest) and Zoe Kravitz (Lisa Bonet and Lenny Kravitz's daughter) at the mtvU Woodie Awards last night at Roseland Ballroom in Midtown.

Heavy Rotation: 'Nothing Changes Around Here' by The Thrills

Kenneth in the 212  Nov 13 08

Infectious single from the album "Teenager," the latest from "the Irish Beach Boys." Get the MP3 HERE.

First-Dude Crush

Kenneth in the 212  Nov 13 08

Did you catch Jon Stewart's hilarious bit on last night's "Daily Show" about John McCain's abnormal fixation with his former running mate's husband, Todd Palin? "Before I met him I'd never had a homoerotic dream -- and I was in the Navy.

Building on a Strong Foundation

Kenneth in the 212  Nov 13 08

I had to work last night so I couldn't attend the protest against the passage of Prop 8 last night in Columbus Circle, near the big Church of Latter-day Saints here in New York.

The Goodbye Girl

Kenneth in the 212  Nov 13 08

I wish this lying freak would get the hell off the airwaves. The new ad from Hell's Kitchen bar Therapy tried to be nice about it .

Life on the O-List

Kenneth in the 212  Nov 13 08

The Out 100 cover has been revealed. (The "Ur So Gay"/I Kissed a Girl" chick????)

2 Down, 48 to Go!

Kenneth in the 212  Nov 12 08

The outlook on gay rights has sure felt pretty hopeless lately (to me, at least) . So it sure feels reassuring to see something like THIS in today's New York Times.

Wedding Bell Blues

Kenneth in the 212  Nov 12 08

Caitlin Macrae's Nerve.com piece on the passing of Proposition 8 is definitely worth a look. While she laments its passing and places the blame squarely on the old coots, she puts it in perspective and still finds cause for optimism:(T)hough change has been the watchword of recent months, we sometimes forget that with change comes an inevitable backlash from those who fear becoming displaced in society.

Cause Celebre?

Kenneth in the 212  Nov 12 08

I don't know if these wire photos are representative or not, but it doesn't look like many of the biggest stars came out for the Elton John AIDS Foundation Benefit last night at Cipriani Wall Street, here in New York City.

Music Box: The Questions

Kenneth in the 212  Nov 12 08

One of the most remarkable things about being musically lost in the '80s is my seemingly never-ending ability to still discover new music, despite the death of vinyl and compact discs.

A Sticky Subject

Kenneth in the 212  Nov 12 08

What do unemployment, cancer, drag queens and a Toyota truck recall have in common? Click HERE if you dare to find out.

Bite Me

Kenneth in the 212  Nov 11 08

Here's Robert Pattinson looking good in the new Entertainment Weekly. The British pretty boy plays a vampire in the upcoming "Twilight.

Come-as-You-Are Party

Kenneth in the 212  Nov 11 08

His naked splash in the pool for Nirvana's iconic "Nevermind" album cover is part of music history -- and here's Spencer Elden nearly 17 years later, still making waves.

Georgia On My Mind

Kenneth in the 212  Nov 11 08

I finally saw a few minutes of "The Real Housewives of Atlanta" over the weekend (that conversation about whether or not they were "always beautiful" was just rich).

Shall We Overcome?

Kenneth in the 212  Nov 11 08

I really am moved by Keith Olbermann for doing this Special Comment on Prop 8. (If it doesn't touch you deeply then you might want to visit The Wizard sometime soon and see about getting a brain heart.

Up in the Big Leagues

Kenneth in the 212  Nov 10 08

Laura: "So this is what all those colored people we read about in Katrina looked like, George?" George: "Yeah, Laura.

Like a 'Virgin'

Kenneth in the 212  Nov 10 08

Oh, so THIS is why she got married on the second date ...