Okay, that had to be one of the weirdest weeks ever in gay pop culture history, no? But before we get to that, I just wanted to note that I changed the name of this column to be a little more inclusive. Instead of being just Ae's Gay Agenda, it's now going to be Ae's Gay Bisexual Questioning Flexisexual Agenda. That should cover pretty much everyone!
Another change you'll soon see coming is that AfterElton.com is going to follow the lead of the New York Times and become a subscription site. As with the Times, after getting a certain number of Ae articles for free, readers will have to pay a monthly fee depending on whether they use a computer, iPad, or iPhone. We're going to let you have 32 1/2 free articles a month, and then you'll have to subscribe for $28.49 a month to access the site. Except for "Ae's Gay Bisexual Questioning Flexisexual Agenda.
Another change you'll soon see coming is that AfterElton.com is going to follow the lead of the New York Times and become a subscription site. As with the Times, after getting a certain number of Ae articles for free, readers will have to pay a monthly fee depending on whether they use a computer, iPad, or iPhone. We're going to let you have 32 1/2 free articles a month, and then you'll have to subscribe for $28.49 a month to access the site. Except for "Ae's Gay Bisexual Questioning Flexisexual Agenda.
- 4/1/2011
- by Michael Jensen
- The Backlot
Just a few weeks after British Cricketer Steven Davies came out, another European athlete has kicked his way out of the closet.
Swedish football player Anton Hysén, whose father famously played for Liverpool back in the 80's, has revealed that he's gay.
Fun with translations!
He talked to football magazine Offsides, and we think we get the gist of what he was saying, even though the interweb translation engine makes hims sound like a combination of Yoda, Gollum and the subliminal messages hidden in every Abba song:
"I might not play in the league, but I want to prove that there must be such a big deal. I am a footballer. And gay. If I perform as a footballer, then I do not think it matters if I like girls or boys. So what, like?" "It's totally sick when you think about it. That is so f**ked up, everything.
Swedish football player Anton Hysén, whose father famously played for Liverpool back in the 80's, has revealed that he's gay.
Fun with translations!
He talked to football magazine Offsides, and we think we get the gist of what he was saying, even though the interweb translation engine makes hims sound like a combination of Yoda, Gollum and the subliminal messages hidden in every Abba song:
"I might not play in the league, but I want to prove that there must be such a big deal. I am a footballer. And gay. If I perform as a footballer, then I do not think it matters if I like girls or boys. So what, like?" "It's totally sick when you think about it. That is so f**ked up, everything.
- 3/9/2011
- by snicks
- The Backlot
Here's last week's caption pic winner. This week's caption pic is at the bottom of the page.
Thanks to everyone for participating! The winner is ...
"The human mullet - business on top, party down below."
Thanks to Gaymer for this week's winning caption.
Happy Birthday to Matt Lucas, who turns 37 this weekend.
Michael Cudlitz is confident that Southland will be returning for another season: “I think the show’s getting picked up. I think it’s a matter of for how many.” Take a look at this ad for Fosters (Australian for bee-yah). Some are saying it's homophobic, while others think it's just pointing out the ridiculousness of straight guys' insecurities. What do you think?
Out veteran Disney animator Andreas Deja has some interesting things to say about gay visibility in Disney films. So what's Deja's view? "Is there ever going to be a family that has two dads or two mums?...
Thanks to everyone for participating! The winner is ...
"The human mullet - business on top, party down below."
Thanks to Gaymer for this week's winning caption.
Happy Birthday to Matt Lucas, who turns 37 this weekend.
Michael Cudlitz is confident that Southland will be returning for another season: “I think the show’s getting picked up. I think it’s a matter of for how many.” Take a look at this ad for Fosters (Australian for bee-yah). Some are saying it's homophobic, while others think it's just pointing out the ridiculousness of straight guys' insecurities. What do you think?
Out veteran Disney animator Andreas Deja has some interesting things to say about gay visibility in Disney films. So what's Deja's view? "Is there ever going to be a family that has two dads or two mums?...
- 3/5/2011
- by snicks
- The Backlot
By announcing that he is gay, 24-year-old England cricket team wicketkeeper Steven Davies has become the unlikely new icon for people still struggling with their sexual orientation. Davies, who is the reserve wicketkeeper for the current England cricket squad competing in the ongoing World Cup, made the announcement on Monday in England.“It’s something I’ve lived with, for a long time. Although I feel it is the right time. I am nervous about coming out. Who wouldn’t be? It’s the biggest decision I’ve had to face, and by far the toughest—bigger even than facing Brett Lee in the middle,” he told ...
- 3/1/2011
- Hindustan Times - Celebrity
By announcing that he is gay, 24-year-old England cricket team wicketkeeper Steven Davies has become the unlikely new icon for people still struggling with their sexual orientation. Davies, who is the reserve wicketkeeper for the current England cricket squad competing in the ongoing World Cup, made the announcement on Monday in England.“It’s something I’ve lived with, for a long time. Although I feel it is the right time. I am nervous about coming out. Who wouldn’t be? It’s the biggest decision I’ve had to face, and by far the toughest—bigger even than facing Brett Lee in the middle,” he told ...
- 3/1/2011
- Hindustan Times - Celebrity
By announcing that he is gay, 24-year-old England cricket team wicketkeeper Steven Davies has become the unlikely new icon for people still struggling with their sexual orientation. Davies, who is the reserve wicketkeeper for the current England cricket squad competing in the ongoing World Cup, made the announcement on Monday in England.“It’s something I’ve lived with, for a long time. Although I feel it is the right time. I am nervous about coming out. Who wouldn’t be? It’s the biggest decision I’ve had to face, and by far the toughest—bigger even than facing Brett Lee in the middle,” he told ...
- 3/1/2011
- Hindustan Times - Celebrity
By announcing that he is gay, 24-year-old England cricket team wicketkeeper Steven Davies has become the unlikely new icon for people still struggling with their sexual orientation. Davies, who is the reserve wicketkeeper for the current England cricket squad competing in the ongoing World Cup, made the announcement on Monday in England.“It’s something I’ve lived with, for a long time. Although I feel it is the right time. I am nervous about coming out. Who wouldn’t be? It’s the biggest decision I’ve had to face, and by far the toughest—bigger even than facing Brett Lee in the middle,” he told ...
- 3/1/2011
- Hindustan Times - Celebrity
By announcing that he is gay, 24-year-old England cricket team wicketkeeper Steven Davies has become the unlikely new icon for people still struggling with their sexual orientation. Davies, who is the reserve wicketkeeper for the current England cricket squad competing in the ongoing World Cup, made the announcement on Monday in England.“It’s something I’ve lived with, for a long time. Although I feel it is the right time. I am nervous about coming out. Who wouldn’t be? It’s the biggest decision I’ve had to face, and by far the toughest—bigger even than facing Brett Lee in the middle,” he told ...
- 3/1/2011
- Hindustan Times - Celebrity
By announcing that he is gay, 24-year-old England cricket team wicketkeeper Steven Davies has become the unlikely new icon for people still struggling with their sexual orientation. Davies, who is the reserve wicketkeeper for the current England cricket squad competing in the ongoing World Cup, made the announcement on Monday in England.“It’s something I’ve lived with, for a long time. Although I feel it is the right time. I am nervous about coming out. Who wouldn’t be? It’s the biggest decision I’ve had to face, and by far the toughest—bigger even than facing Brett Lee in the middle,” he told ...
- 3/1/2011
- Hindustan Times - Celebrity
By announcing that he is gay, 24-year-old England cricket team wicketkeeper Steven Davies has become the unlikely new icon for people still struggling with their sexual orientation. Davies, who is the reserve wicketkeeper for the current England cricket squad competing in the ongoing World Cup, made the announcement on Monday in England.“It’s something I’ve lived with, for a long time. Although I feel it is the right time. I am nervous about coming out. Who wouldn’t be? It’s the biggest decision I’ve had to face, and by far the toughest—bigger even than facing Brett Lee in the middle,” he told ...
- 3/1/2011
- Hindustan Times - Celebrity
By announcing that he is gay, 24-year-old England cricket team wicketkeeper Steven Davies has become the unlikely new icon for people still struggling with their sexual orientation. Davies, who is the reserve wicketkeeper for the current England cricket squad competing in the ongoing World Cup, made the announcement on Monday in England.“It’s something I’ve lived with, for a long time. Although I feel it is the right time. I am nervous about coming out. Who wouldn’t be? It’s the biggest decision I’ve had to face, and by far the toughest—bigger even than facing Brett Lee in the middle,” he told ...
- 3/1/2011
- Hindustan Times - Celebrity
By announcing that he is gay, 24-year-old England cricket team wicketkeeper Steven Davies has become the unlikely new icon for people still struggling with their sexual orientation. Davies, who is the reserve wicketkeeper for the current England cricket squad competing in the ongoing World Cup, made the announcement on Monday in England.“It’s something I’ve lived with, for a long time. Although I feel it is the right time. I am nervous about coming out. Who wouldn’t be? It’s the biggest decision I’ve had to face, and by far the toughest—bigger even than facing Brett Lee in the middle,” he told ...
- 3/1/2011
- Hindustan Times - Celebrity
By announcing that he is gay, 24-year-old England cricket team wicketkeeper Steven Davies has become the unlikely new icon for people still struggling with their sexual orientation. Davies, who is the reserve wicketkeeper for the current England cricket squad competing in the ongoing World Cup, made the announcement on Monday in England.“It’s something I’ve lived with, for a long time. Although I feel it is the right time. I am nervous about coming out. Who wouldn’t be? It’s the biggest decision I’ve had to face, and by far the toughest—bigger even than facing Brett Lee in the middle,” he told ...
- 3/1/2011
- Hindustan Times - Celebrity
By announcing that he is gay, 24-year-old England cricket team wicketkeeper Steven Davies has become the unlikely new icon for people still struggling with their sexual orientation. Davies, who is the reserve wicketkeeper for the current England cricket squad competing in the ongoing World Cup, made the announcement on Monday in England.“It’s something I’ve lived with, for a long time. Although I feel it is the right time. I am nervous about coming out. Who wouldn’t be? It’s the biggest decision I’ve had to face, and by far the toughest—bigger even than facing Brett Lee in the middle,” he told ...
- 3/1/2011
- Hindustan Times - Celebrity
By announcing that he is gay, 24-year-old England cricket team wicketkeeper Steven Davies has become the unlikely new icon for people still struggling with their sexual orientation. Davies, who is the reserve wicketkeeper for the current England cricket squad competing in the ongoing World Cup, made the announcement on Monday in England.“It’s something I’ve lived with, for a long time. Although I feel it is the right time. I am nervous about coming out. Who wouldn’t be? It’s the biggest decision I’ve had to face, and by far the toughest—bigger even than facing Brett Lee in the middle,” he told ...
- 3/1/2011
- Hindustan Times - Celebrity
By announcing that he is gay, 24-year-old England cricket team wicketkeeper Steven Davies has become the unlikely new icon for people still struggling with their sexual orientation. Davies, who is the reserve wicketkeeper for the current England cricket squad competing in the ongoing World Cup, made the announcement on Monday in England.“It’s something I’ve lived with, for a long time. Although I feel it is the right time. I am nervous about coming out. Who wouldn’t be? It’s the biggest decision I’ve had to face, and by far the toughest—bigger even than facing Brett Lee in the middle,” he told ...
- 3/1/2011
- Hindustan Times - Celebrity
By announcing that he is gay, 24-year-old England cricket team wicketkeeper Steven Davies has become the unlikely new icon for people still struggling with their sexual orientation. Davies, who is the reserve wicketkeeper for the current England cricket squad competing in the ongoing World Cup, made the announcement on Monday in England.“It’s something I’ve lived with, for a long time. Although I feel it is the right time. I am nervous about coming out. Who wouldn’t be? It’s the biggest decision I’ve had to face, and by far the toughest—bigger even than facing Brett Lee in the middle,” he told ...
- 3/1/2011
- Hindustan Times - Celebrity
England cricketer Steve Davies has come out as gay. The 24-year-old, who was a member of England's Ashes-winning squad, said that he is ready to "speak out" so that he can help others. "I'm comfortable with who I am - and happy to say who I am in public," he told The Sun. "To speak out is a massive relief for me, but if I can just help one person to deal with their sexuality then that's all I care about. "It was a fantastic thing to do, telling the lads. The difference is huge. I am so much happier." Davies is only the third leading sportsman to come out following rugby star Gareth Thomas in 2009 and footballer Justin Fashanu, who took his own life in 1998. "Gareth Thomas's story helped me. It showed me it can be done," he said. "He was brave enough to stand up and say who he was.
- 2/28/2011
- by By Ryan Love
- Digital Spy
In an interview with the British paper the The Telegraph, 24-year-old cricketer Steven Davies became the first professional cricket player to come out while still playing the sport. Davies told the Daily Mail he was doing so now because he'd been called up for the Ashes tour to Australia.
Said Davies ,“This is the right time for me…I feel it is right to be out in the open about my sexuality. If more people do it, the more acceptable it will become. That must be a good thing.”
Here is a short interview with Davies discussing the decision.
Davies came out to his family five years ago and said they had been completely supportive. He also cited Welsh rugby player Gareth Thomas as an inspiration. Said Davies, “Gareth Thomas’s story helped me. It just showed me it can be done. He was brave enough to stand up and say who he was.
Said Davies ,“This is the right time for me…I feel it is right to be out in the open about my sexuality. If more people do it, the more acceptable it will become. That must be a good thing.”
Here is a short interview with Davies discussing the decision.
Davies came out to his family five years ago and said they had been completely supportive. He also cited Welsh rugby player Gareth Thomas as an inspiration. Said Davies, “Gareth Thomas’s story helped me. It just showed me it can be done. He was brave enough to stand up and say who he was.
- 2/28/2011
- by Michael Jensen
- The Backlot
Everything I hate about rape movies, wrapped up in one comment!
I remember when the horror news website Horror Asylum used to have events honoring women in horror. I remember when every other headlines wasn't about someone's tits or some chick's ass - you know, when I used to actually go to the website. Now it's basically catering to an all-male, all-heterosexual, all-horny crowd by mentioning women's body parts in every horror article as much as humanly possible ("Jennifer Lawrence Chats About Her Naked Make-Up Experiences on 'X-Men: First Class'").
Editors of the site, owners, etc., are you not seeing this?
I didn't care much until this morning I saw an article entitled, "The Gorgeous Kate Bosworth Discusses Her Tough Role In 'Straw Dogs' Remake" by writer Steven Davies. Clicking on the article, in which a reposted Moviefone interview with Kate Bosworth (because, I'm sorry, Horror Asylum's didn't...
I remember when the horror news website Horror Asylum used to have events honoring women in horror. I remember when every other headlines wasn't about someone's tits or some chick's ass - you know, when I used to actually go to the website. Now it's basically catering to an all-male, all-heterosexual, all-horny crowd by mentioning women's body parts in every horror article as much as humanly possible ("Jennifer Lawrence Chats About Her Naked Make-Up Experiences on 'X-Men: First Class'").
Editors of the site, owners, etc., are you not seeing this?
I didn't care much until this morning I saw an article entitled, "The Gorgeous Kate Bosworth Discusses Her Tough Role In 'Straw Dogs' Remake" by writer Steven Davies. Clicking on the article, in which a reposted Moviefone interview with Kate Bosworth (because, I'm sorry, Horror Asylum's didn't...
- 1/26/2011
- by Superheidi
- Planet Fury
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