FUCK YOU – THE NEW GAY ANTHEM

I’ve always liked Lily Allen, both her and her music, but like has now turned to love with her latest single – Fuck You. It couldn’t be more timely with all the hateful things being said in America right now brought on by the fight for Gay Marriage. Just Google it and you’ll see comment after comment on blogs and news sites with some of the most hateful bigoted and shameful spoutings from religious fanatics (guess they forgot about the Love/respect thy neighbor part of their Bible teachings.) While Lily Allen apparently directed this towards the BNP in the UK, it’s pretty clear that she supports Gay rights.

Anyway, Lily’s Allen’s official video is first, and then another from a brilliant YouTuber named Stevie Bee Bishop: http://youtube.com/steviedidit who organized other youtubers into submitting videos lip syncing to Lily Allen’s song and then compiled it into a new video. Here’s what Stevie has to say about it:

“Theres a disgusting amount of hate on the internet (especially on youtube!) directed at minority groups (especially the LGBT community) so i was inspired to organize this collab video. i never set out to change the world. i did not make this for the gay haters to see. i wanted to make something light hearted and funny for the victims of gay hate, to teach them to brush off the hate and stand strong and confident as who they are. you’re not alone! stevie loves you :)”

Stevie should get an award for his (brilliant) effort:

I also want to mention that I’m Canadian, and our fight for gay marriage is long over, we’ve had equal marriage rights for over 5 years now, and nothing has changed. Canada didn’t implode. However, I love my Americans neighbors and it’s breaking my heart to see this fight play out right now.

CLICK HERE FOR STEVIE BEE BISHOPS FUCK YOU PAGE ON YOUTUBE

GEORGE MICHAEL TOUR & MAKES FUN OF GEORGE MICHAEL

So I got an e mail this morning from the George Michael Fan Club – no comments please – seems good old George is going to do a North American Tour, with 25 dates in 25 Cities, thankfully Toronto (my home town of 22 years) is on that list, YAY!!!! I may not be first in line, but you can bet this is one concert we’re not going to miss. I guess ticket prices have yet to be set, however I paid $550 (X2) to see Barbra last year, hopefully the tickets will be sightly cheaper.

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Of course when I sit at the computer I find one link leads to another and I end up finding this video posted on youtube, it’s taken from the British TV show Extras, a
Ricky Gervais Produced show (he also brought us The Office). Watch the whole thing, it’s just George doing what he does best….

BETTER

Thank you to AfterElton for letting me know about this fantastic song and video by Tom Baxter. I’m not a huge acoustic guitar balad person, but between the words and the all inclusive message that the video sends out, how can you not like it.

The videos presents people who are gay, straight, tall, short, young, old are all represented in the most “this is normal” and comfortable way, ending in all the representitives kissing and just being in love and happy as if it’s a perfect world.

Although it’s far from perfect, the video’s message of inclusiveness is exactly why I love living in Toronto – it’s a melting pot of cultures and one of the most accepting cities I’ve ever encountered. I’m always so proud to say I live here.

Here’s a sampling of the words:

I can’t concede,
This way I feel,
For all the time we spent, together,
Forever – Just gets better.

See what I’m trying to say is:
You make things – better
And no matter what the day is,
With you here – it’s better.

CLICK HERE TO VISIT TOM BAXTER’S WEBSITE FOR MORE OF HIS SONGS

YOU’RE SO GAY!

Sing, sing a song
Sing out loud
Sing out strong
Sing of Gay things, not bad…

Well enough of the Carpenters…Lets sing about being Glad to be Gay, Tom Robinson wrote this first song in 1976 for the London Gay Pride March in 1976. Recorded and released it on an EP in 1977, which of course was immediately banned by BBC Radio – a sure way to make it a hit!!!

Moving on to something a little more recent we have “Ok to be Gay” by Tomboy. Check out his website. It’s all in flash and not the easiest to navigate, but it does make an interesting read.

It really speaks volumes that from 1976 to today – 31 years later – that in some Countries it still isn’t “Ok to be Gay”. Thankfully I live in Canada and I can Marry my Partner the minute he asks me! (Hey J get the hint?)

AMERICA’S (TV) REPORT CARD

Kay Giss on Torchwood

As America’s next door neighbor to the north, except for a few cable stations, we essentially get the same programming up here in Canada. It’s for that reason that I love AfterElton – who keeps a gay eye out on both mainstream and cable programming to see how gay people are being represented. They have just come out with their 2007 report card, and guess what? They gave the industry a B+

I’m not going to get into the shows myself, except to say that the Torchwood episode (which is actually a British show) with Captain Jack and the gay kiss was pretty spectacular but I’ll leave the reporting to the experts.

CLICK HERE FOR THE YEAR IN GAY TELEVISION ON AFTERELTON

MUSTBEGAY MUSIC : COLTON FORD

Colton Ford Porn Star and Musician

You know how you sometimes fall in love with a musician and then you google him to try to find photos of him without his clothes, well Colton Ford is the answer to your prayers. This wannabe musician turned porn star and now back to a muscian is using his porn fame to push his music career full speed ahead – and the result is pretty amazing.

Just check out his latest song. There’s actually two versions, one is a bit more mainstream, but this one is my favorite, as it doesn’t shy away from his sexuality…

I know he’s got a pretty amazing production team – and they can do wonders on vocals to make them sound good (Madonna anyone?), but just to prove the guy can sing – he’s also got this amazing acapella version of Alicia Key’s song “No One” that shows his talent and range:

And speaking of talent… To save you the time and effort of googling his photos, here’s a selection:

Colton Ford Porn Star and Musician

Colton Ford Porn Star and Musician

So, are you hooked yet? Wait there’s more…

Conveniently, here’s a link to his porn repertoire in case you want to watch him on the TV getting down and dirty while he serenades you from the stereo:

(here’s box covers from just four of his videos)

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CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT COLTON FORD’S PORN COLLECTION

You can also find out more about Colton Ford on his MySpace page, where you’ll find more videos, news and a few more of his songs:

CLICK HERE TO CHECK OUT COLTON FORD ON MYSPACE

YOU’RE SO GAY

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So many of our straight friends just don’t get the whole gaydar thing, and I guess I understand their confusion. We’re just trained to notice certain subtle traits which are dead give aways like the way a guy walks (swish), or the way he dresses or even the way he talks. Then there’s the not so subtle that even language barriers can’t hide…

I certainly hope my straight friends could figure this one out!

YOU’RE SO GAY

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So many of our straight friends just don’t get the whole gaydar thing, and I guess I understand their confusion. We’re just trained to notice certain subtle traits which are dead give aways like the way a guy walks (swish), or the way he dresses or even the way he talks. Then there’s the not so subtle that even language barriers can’t hide…

I certainly hope my straight friends could figure this one out!

DVD RELEASE – “HAIRSPRAY” RELEASED NOVEMBER 20TH!

Well, we’ve ordered our copies already, just in case you missed seeing this movie in theaters it’s being released on November 20th.

Not only did we order a copy for us, we also ordered a copy for my Mom in England and Deusex’s Mom is getting one for Christmas. We had my Mom visit us in Toronto earlier this year, and we took the opportunity to show her where parts of the movie were filmed – The “Hardy Har Hut” shown during the shoot at the corner of Eastern and Carlaw (Gale’s Snack Bar never looked so good!!!) Plus a few other locations around Town, it was so much fun.

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Before and after the shoot!

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Right across the street is the building that had the poster of the singing trio “The Dynamites” come to life on it, freshly painted white now – and kinda boring.

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This version of the movie is based on the original 1988 movie by John Waters, but with the addition of all the music and lyrics from the Broadway show. Starring John Travolta, Michelle Pfeiffer, Christopher Walken and Nikki Blonsky as Tracy Turnblad it’s a must have for your DVD collection! Get it from Amazon by clicking the link below.

Let’s not forget the original movie starring Divine aka Harris Glenn Milstead, I guess i’m going to date myself now by telling you I had the opportunity to see Divine perform several times in London in the early/mid 80’s, twice at Heaven and twice at the London Hippodrome (now defunct). What can I say, Divine was one of the best live entertainers I’ve ever seen!

This last video was shot at the World Premiere of the 1988 version in Baltimore! Enjoy!