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Tel Aviv Mayor Announces Monument to Gay Victims of Holocaust
Towleroad May 01 08Tel Aviv Mayor Ron Huldai announced that Meir Garden in Tel Aviv is to be the site of a monument honoring tens of thousands of gay victims of Nazi persecution during World War II, Ynet reports: "A quarter of a.
Madonna Opens Candy Shop at Roseland in NYC
Towleroad May 01 08We sent Towleroad correspondent Josh Helmin to cover M Dolla's gig last night in New York. Here's his report, along with some YouTube clips we discovered that may vanish quickly.
Gay NC Senate Candidate Neal and Rival Hagan Tangle in Debate
Towleroad May 01 08North Carolina Senate Candidates N.C. State Sen. Kay Hagan, openly gay Chapel Hill businessman Jim Neal, podiatrist Howard Staley and attorney Marcus Williams held a debate on Tuesday.
John Mayer Has Kristy McNichol Hair Envy
Towleroad May 01 08John Mayer has an announcement: "Today I set off on my newest project; to grow and maintain an authentic '80s style feathered haircut.
Jiří Hromada is First Gay Senate Candidate in Czech Republic
Towleroad May 01 08On April 19, gay rights activist Jiří Hromada was nominated by the Czech Republic's Green Party as their candidate for the Senate, a nomination which has already sparked plenty of controversy, according to the Prague Post: "Following reports of his.
T.R. Knight and Mark Cornelsen Betrothed?
Towleroad May 01 08E!'s Marc Malkin speculates that T.R. Knight and Mark Cornelsen may be one of the couples set to take part in a mass commitment ceremony, hosted by Knight, in West Hollywood on June 4: "About 50 couples will take part.
Sunil Pant Becomes First Gay Parliament Member in Nepal
Towleroad May 01 08Sunil Pant, who heads Nepal's gay activist group the Blue Diamond Society, became the first openly gay politician to be elected to parliament in that country, the Times of India reports.
Kerry Degman and Oraine Barrett Steam Up Out's Hot Issue
Towleroad May 01 08Out magazine pulls five of Major Models' major men for its annual double June/July hot issue. Featured on the cover are Kerry Degman and Oraine Barrett, joined by Nate Nesbitt, Joshua Sarrazola and Tyler Garceau, AFTER THE JUMP.
NYC's Fuerzabruta Launching 'Boys Night'
Towleroad Apr 30 08Fuerzabruta, the wet and wild, techno music romp with the mylar overhead swimming stage is about to launch their "Boy's Night" on May 16th.
White House Rewrites 'Mission Accomplished' Banner
Towleroad Apr 30 08Tomorrow is the five year anniversary of the day Bush stood on the deck of the USS Abraham Lincoln in front of the banner that read "Mission Accomplished".
Gene Robinson Says 'God Disappointed' with Anglican Archbishop
Towleroad Apr 30 08In an interview to be broadcast on the BBC news program Hardtalk, gay Episcopal Bishop Gene Robinson criticizes Rowan Williams, the Archbishop of Canterbury, for failing to confront anti-gay critics in the church, specifically, Nigerian Archbishop Peter Akinola, whose stance.
Towleroad Guide to the Tube #282
Towleroad Apr 30 08NANCY PELOSI: Has the House Speaker's personal love for Bush gotten in the way of her disagreement with his policies? BILL O'REILLY: Responds to Karl Rove's suggestion of a question for Hillary Clinton (who is appearing on his show tonight):.
News: Ling Ling, Jake Gyllenhaal, MIT, Reichen, Kathy Griffin
Towleroad Apr 30 08Smith College students protest, defeat Ryan Sorba, author of The Born Gay Hoax. One of Tokyo's most famous is dead at 22 (that's 70 in human years).
Greek Islanders of Lesbos Want the Name 'Lesbian' Back
Towleroad Apr 30 08A group from the Greek island of Lesbos, said to be the birthplace of the female Greek poet Sappho and also a huge holiday draw for girls who love girls, is taking the Homosexual and Lesbian Community of Greece to.
Clay Aiken Cries from the Closet on QVC?
Towleroad Apr 30 08Clay Aiken debuted his new CD on QVC Monday night and folks are buzzing that the song he performed, entitled 'The Real Me', was pretty much a cry for help from the closet.
Little Britain in America: A 'Laaady' Arrested in New York!
Towleroad Apr 30 08I mentioned that HBO was adapting Little Britain for American audiences back in 2006 but I hadn't heard much until now.
Olympic Athletes Unveil Ralph Lauren-Designed Team Outfits
Towleroad Apr 30 08Earlier this month I posted that the U.S. Olympic team had rejected Canadian fashion maker Roots in favor of Ralph Lauren for the Beijing 2008 Olympic team outfits.
Ricky Martin Buys His Own Island
Towleroad Apr 30 08Ricky Martin has reportedly bought his own island off the coast of Rio de Janeiro: "According to Mexican newspaper El Universal, Martin, who has had his heart set on buying the land for several months, paid nearly $8 million dollars.
ACLU Slams Tennessee Principal for Outing Gay Students
Towleroad Apr 30 08The ACLU has sent a letter to Memphis City Schools, demanding the school system implement new policies, reprimand principal Daphne Beasley of Hollis F.
Sun Halo Captured in Key West
Towleroad Apr 30 08Folks in Key West were treated to a rare atmospheric phenomenon yesterday afternoon when a strong halo appeared to encircle the sun.
