Pop Culture Fix

Miley Cyrus Kissed A Girl, No One Liked It

Did you hear Miley Cyrus kissed a girl? Did you care? Anna Paquin says she’s always been bi, where were you, NYTimes looks at why men’s approval of gays has SKYROCKETED over the last four years while women have always been cool with it, Constance is getting a sweet benefit concert, Lilo is making friends, KStew says she’s sorry, Shit My Dad Says is coming to a TV near you. Also, don’t miss AfterEllen’s guide to DIY Pride, and watch the lolworthy WBC videos if you can stomach it!

Straddleverse

Top Ten Comments of the Week

JK! We couldn’t narrow it down to 10 because there was too much intelligence and humor in the air this week. Intelligence and humor and humidity. Are you suffocating and dreaming tender dreams about air-conditioned houses? I know I am.

TV News & Trailers

Lesbian on Skins USA: Is MTV’s Skins Swapping Out Gay Maxxie For Lesbian “Tea”?

Skins USA, based on Cycle 1 of the British series, has been picked up by MTV and is shooting in Baltimore. Early reports suggested that the gay character “Maxxie” would become “Teo” in the US version, but we’ve got news that Teo is out the window — replaced by a lesbian cheerleader named “Tea.” HOW HOT IS THAT GONNA BE. Also: Skins movie news, Adam Lambert’s tour, Reality Bites Rocks, remembering Rue & moar.

Politics + Activism

Pardoned Malawi Trans Bride Gone Missing, Queer Pakistani Couple Facing Similar Fate. WTF.

One half of the queer couple pardoned in Malawi has gone missing. Another couple — a trans woman and gay man — were arrested in Pakistan for trying to get married (allegedly). Gay haters use the Bible as an excuse, not a legit argument. There’s a lot of the top 10 cute animals harmed by the oil spill. Arizona’s immigration law targets women. And thank god for Jon Stewart for bringing the lulz and the awesome social commentary & Barack Obama for tweeting his love for gays this month.

Music

Jennifer Corday, Lesbian Country Rocker: The Autostraddle Interview

Chely Wright ignited a media frenzy when she came out last month, but lesbians have had an out country/rock star to call their own for years — Jennifer Corday. With 3 albums and her music featured in films and on TV, Corday is on a roll as she completes her upcoming record. She talks to Autostraddle about being gay in country, why lesbians love girls with guitars, and tells tales of the trouble her Gretchen Wilson “Redneck Lesbo” parody has gotten her into.

Geekery

Comics 101: The First Step Is Admitting You Have A Problem

Have you ever wanted to read comic books but found yourself a) overwhelmed, b) intimidated or c-g) five kinds of confused? We lay it all out for you, kind of like a railroad magnate would. But he’d be laying railroad track, and we’re layin’ knowledge and we’re a layin’ it about comic books. So check it out– get schooled about the comic book, the graphic novel, the comic strip and that wily beast the webcomic.