Weekly Music Fix: Broken Social Scene, Laura Veirs, Gorillaz, and More!
Broken Social Scene releases a new single, Laura Veirs is (still) cute, the Gorillaz are back with an album, and so much more!
PS3’s Outage Failpocalypse, iPad’s Inventory & LG’s Smartphone
Holy sh*t it’s March! When did that happen? Considering that now we’re basically in the future, here’s a bunch of stuff you’ll need to know when the inevitable international geek coup d’état goes down. Any day now.
Lesbian Lifestyle Unpopular Today: Maureen McCormick, Kim Zolciak, Alicia Keys h8 the Rumors
Apparently the gay agenda isn’t working today ’cause no one wants to be a lesbian BUT who cares, This American Life’s 2002 ep about how homos aren’t crazy is streaming online this week! Also; homophobia in African-American churches, Johnny Weir on “That’s Gay!”, the upside of depression, Caster Semenya is not the real Middlesex, Clay Aiken’s HRC speech FTW, Crystal Renn interviewed, “Bro-etry,” 10 Reasons to Avoid the Phone and more!
It’s OK to Hate Gays: Exodus International Counters GLSEN’s Tolerance Campaign
Exodus International counters GLSEN’s message of tolerance with the “day of truth.” Health care is changing in NY and marriage recognition is changing in MD; Miss Beverly Hills is just as bitchy but not as pretty as Carrie Prejean, and the NAACP’s feelings about gay marriage could be maybe on the way to changing. Stuff might be happening again with the Prop 8 trial, people in the Netherlands are protesting the Catholic Church’s exclusion of gays, because obvs Jesus would love to go to your gay wedding.
Adam Lambert Snags UHH’s Camila Grey for Magical Gay Mystery Tour
This Sunday is extra Funday! Camila Grey is Adam Lambert’s new keyboardist, Gay Mardi Gras rocks Sydney, Harry Potter is going to save gays from suicide, Chris Rock schools you about healthcare, Sad Magazine will make you feel good, and recovery from anorexia is possible. Also, Lilo’s looking hawt.
Skins Recap Episode 405: Freddie (and Effy, That Crazy Diamond)
We recap Episode 405: Effy, in which Freddie and Effy take a little mania along with their love, and Katie F*cking Fitch wears a sexy angel outfit.
We Surrender: “Room in Rome” Trailer Wins NSFW Lesbian Sexy Award of Forever
“Room in Rome” is a sexy foreign film with naked girls having sex a lot. Also; sexy Curling girls, lesbians give top 10 sex tips to men, Sex.com, GLEE porn (weird?), Beautiful Agony, top lesbian kisses, sex advice from Chatroulette and more!
Shiloh Jolie-Pitt’s Tomboy Look Scares Media Just Like Ours Scared Our Grandparents
Apparently Shiloh Jolie-Pitt is a stylin’ tomboy, which means Angelina is brainwashing her into the bisexual lifestyle! Meanwhile, studies suggest tomboy-identification is good for girls. Also; South African boarding school shuts down after lesbian kiss, the NAACP Image Awards, out actor Guillermo Diaz, “Toe to Toe” looks at interracial friendships, Tegan & Sara in Austin, how to help Chile and old school Gaga.
Placebo’s Secret Myspace Show: Fifteen & Front Row
Crystal reports from the front row of Myspace’s Secret Placebo Show. When Defamer Australia offers you tickets to see a show you couldn’t get tickets to, you say yes. Loudly.
Emily’s Team Pick: A Polaroid Every Day
Hello! A man took a polaroid picture every day from 1979-1997. That’s almost 20 years of photographs. I’m glad polaroids are coming back.
Chatroulette Explored: Images of an Internet Frontier Town
Keep hearing about Chatroulette, but afraid to check it out? Never fear- our intrepid team explores the seedy, occasionally profound underbelly of the website so you don’t have to. And don’t miss our total weirdo screenshot gallery!
Did You See That Comment Friday Post? Oh, Here it Is!
The comment awards are back and we’ve got two weeks full of your sharp cheddar/wit that we’re ready to throw back at you because we love you more than cheese!
Read a Book, You Stupid F*ck: Lesbian Lit for Spring 2010
You want books! We got your books! We’ve got what we like, what other lady-lovers like, what will look cute to read in front of cute girls etc. Also, Samantha Ronson is DJ’ing for the lesbians @ Dinah Shore, GLEE, Drew Barrymore, Nicole Pacent & more!
Marina & The Diamonds Album Review: The Family Jewels
Described by the Guardian as “a seriously warped mind in the body of a fox”, Marina Diamandis, aka Marina & The Diamonds, is quickly making a name for herself as an artist to watch. Contributing writer Corey takes a look at Marina’s debut album, The Family Jewels, and tells us why this pop sensation is ready to dominate in 2010.
Sports & Gender: Do Olympics Fans Prefer Men Together, Women Alone?
Gender & politics in the Olympic Games from Lindsay Vonn to Johnny Weir. Also; Australian ex-gays, Miss Beverly Hills also not into gays, feminism for kids, going to the gym for free and Tegan & Sara’s missed connection.
Top 10 Films of 2010 for Geeks, Sci-Fi Nerds & Weirdos
Wondering what movie to see on your next hot date with a hot geek? We’ve got you covered with our 2010 geeky movie preview! Alice in Wonderland, Prince of Persia, Kick-Ass, Harry Potter and the Neverending Film Franchise and more!
LISTEN: Wanda Sykes & Rosie O’Donnell Do Gay Girl Talk on Radio Show
Wanda Sykes talks to Rosie O’Donnell about meeting her wife, getting married and having twins, and her family’s reaction to her coming out – listen to the full interview here! Also; Kathy Griffin on Law & Order, Ke$ha is not “just another little pop moron,” Glambert’s travel plans, Joan Jett & Sara Quin.
Lady Gaga’s Q Magazine Cover: Strap-On “Dick,” Stripped Down Feelings
Lady Gaga’s Q Magazine cover story is intriguing for more than just its provocative cover, for which Gaga insisted she wear a strap-on — we transcribe it for ya. Also; Angela/Jordan, MTV snubs Gen X and Lohan in LA.
Chatroulette’s NSFW Horrors, Lost Cast Arrested and Olympics Geekery
Geek out with Olympic desktop wallpapers and physics lessons! Try your luck at Chatroulette before the feds shut it down! And just try to resist peeking at these mugshots courtesy of the drunk-driving cast of Lost. Also, otters!
“Homosexuals” Less Popular than Gays: What’s in a Word?
Today is sociology day on the society and culture fix! We’ve got the linguistics of homosexual/gay/queer/lesbian/gaymo discrimination, problematic gay boyfriends, avatars that deal with sexism and racism, and gays who look loaded. Oh and also; Alex explains some of Autostraddle’s brand-new (this week!) design elements.