President Barack Obama has named openly gay Jeffrey S. Crowley, Master of Public Health, as Director of the Office of National AIDS Policy. The move comes after a recommendation from the Presidential Appointments Project, an undertaking aimed at getting more GLBT officials into the Obama […]
Month: February 2009
Kellogg’s Takes A Hit Over Phelps
Kellogg's thought it would take the moral high road by cutting stoner Michael Phelps. But their decision to drop the Olympic swimmer has bitten them squarely in the bottom. Plenty of potheads (and counterculture types in general) who loved their Kellog's Cornflakes have switched to […]
Personal Trainer Gains Weight to Identify with Clients
If you had a perfectly toned body and a six-pack to die for, would you just give it up on a whim? That's what fitness trainer PJ James is doing, after an odd new year's resolution. He says his real motivation is to prove […]
The Naked People
Ever imagine how your neighbor would look naked? Wonder no more! The German website Naked People has everyday people wearing clothes that slowly fade from view once you click on their picture. Of course, these average folk aren't exactly your neighbors but they might come […]
Sex and The City Hottie Gets A Little Too Happy
If you've ever had a boner at an inappropriate time, you'll definitely relate to this video clip. Hottie Victor Webster, known from Sex and the City, was filming an episode of the show Mutant X and got a little too excited. He seemed genuinely embarrassed […]
Transgendered Face More Discrimination Than Gays?
Transwoman Maya Wicks-Perez, an employee of Burlington Coat Factory in San Francisco is suing the company for openly harassing her and creating a hostile work environment. She said, “One of my supervisors kept encouraging me to transition, but then when I talked to senior Burlington […]
Gay Themed Oscar Speeches Censored in Asian Markets
Dustin Lance Black and Sean Penn‘s Oscar
Freida Pinto for Vogue India
It just keeps getting better for Slumgdog Millionaire's Freida Pinto who will appear in the next issue of Vogue India wearing a haute couture dress by Louis Vuitton. She also landed a starring role in a Woody Allen film that will feature Naomi Watts, Josh […]
Tote Bag By Lacoste
Spring is right around the corner and there’s nothing like a new bag to kick off the season. Lacoste unveiled an eco-friendly tote that cleverly folds into a small pouch. Along with new bags, Lacoste came out with CONVECT high-tops. I think a fresh pair […]
Ongina’s Breakdown on RuPaul’s Drag Race
Coming out is expected to be difficult, if not traumatic. Fear of judgment, disappointment, the pressure that comes from years of concealing an integral aspect of your life to friends and family… But once you're out and comfortable that others know, then the turmoil is […]