Day 9 of the Prop 8 Gay Marriage Trial: Who Needs Marriage When You Have Bisexuality, You Slippery Slopes?
They should replace that show “Are You Smarter Than A Fifth Grader” with “Are You Smarter Than A Proposition 8 Attorney, Yes You Are.”
BBC To Survey Audience on LGBT TV and ‘Skins’ Amps Up Its Lesbian Plot
The BBC is undertaking a giant study to find out how people feel about LGBT representation on TV, and Kathryn Prescott says fans will not be disappointed by Naomi & Emily’s Season Four romance on Skins. Plus, Mia Kirschner is on Vampire Diaries, Lilith Fair 2010 announced more cities, Sarah Paulson will be on Grey’s Anatomy, Lindsay Lohan isn’t a blonde anymore, and Brittany Murphy’s husband has some ‘interesting’ stuff to say about his wife’s death.
Let’s Take a Honeymoon — It’s Hey Did You See That Comment Friday!
The world is crazy, but Autostraddlers are awesome! We’d give you wedding rings if we could, but until this legal madness ends in justice (could be a while…) we’re giving you comment awards. No proposition will ever take those away!
Open Thread: Ask a Geek Anything, Our Q & A Shoutout to Non-Geeks!
Yes, the time has come: Time for you non-geeks, novice geeks and geek apprentices to ask us anything! It’s the no-holds-barred nerd Q & A session you’ve been waiting for! You’ve been waiting, right?
Day 8 of the Prop 8 Gay Marriage Trial: We Musn’t Dwell. Not on Dr.Tam Day!
I DO NOT THINK THIS COULD GET ANY CRAZIER. Seriously, I thought I knew how crazy the other side was, BUT I DID NOT KNOW HOW CRAZY THE OTHER SIDE WAS.
VIDEO: Autio/Video Teaser of Autostraddle’s New Webseries
A teaser for Autio/Video’s 2010 Series. We’ll be adding two brand-new original webseries to our roster: one starring Nat Garcia and one starring Julie Goldman & Brandy Howard. You can also look forward to more Auostraddle Behind the Scenes (with some extra Candy Slice Girls) … and so…much…more.
Lady Sovereign is Over the Closet: She Likes Girls & Says So
Cutie British rapper Lady Sovereign is speaking openly about her sexuality, despite publicist pressure not to. (Does this mean Autostraddle will get our gay-canceled interview back?) Also; Kurt’s gonna get a boyfriend and Sue’s gonna get a musical number on GLEE, FourFour on Lady Gaga, Glambert & Drake hooking up again, John Mayer talking sexy men, and more!
Alex’s Team Pick: This is what really happened at NBC
I know I know, this NBC Conan/Leno stuff is everywhere. HOWEVER, this is the one video about it to watch about it. Sure, it’s in Taiwanese… but betrayal, pride and prejudice are universal. So are superheroes!
How Lady Gaga (and the Monster Ball) Changed My Life: The Concert Review
Dr. Gaga – or – How I learned to stop worrying and love Lady Gaga, other people, and dancing.
Day 7 of Prop 8 Gay Marriage Trial: Ex-Gay Camp, Will Truman, Obama, The Mormons, What a Whirlwind!
Another day, another round of depressing but also inspiring testimony. We discuss: the Catholic church’s stance on gays, how conversion therapy doesn’t really work, how gays have almost no political representation, and the Mormons! Get ready!
Adam LamBERRRTTT tells Oprah He Waited a Lifetime for a Moment Like This
Adam Lambert talks to Oprah about higher powers, being a homo & having no regrets, goes shopping on Melrose and performs (and Queerty doesn’t like it). There’s a new book about lesbians throughout history. Nerve has a list of 10 child stars you probably want to do now that they’re legal. Bravo’s Millionaire Matchmaker will have more gays this year. And Tim Tebow has filmed a commercial for Focus on the Family.
Weekly Music Fix: An Horse & Kaki King, Ke$ha, Coachella, & More!
An Horse and Kaki King will be touring the US together. Arcade Fire singer Régine Chassagne has a moving editorial on her home country of Haiti. Ke$ha has the top chart spot. Plus, Vampire Weekend’s new album, Coachella 2010, a video from Orianthi, and so much more!
Day 6 of the Prop 8 Gay Marriage Trial: OurChart – You’re [Cross-Examined] On It
The Mayor stands up for the gays (and his daughter Lisa!), and Lee Badgett testified on how much better the world and our pocketbooks would be with marriage. With jokes! You guys it’s gonna be their turn soon then we might just die. Welcome to our recap.
NEWS ALERT! Dakota Fanning Kissed a Girl and Liked It!
Much ado about actresses surviving the ordeal of lesbian kisses — why do these confessions make headlines? Autostraddle & the ladies of AfterEllen weigh in. Also; Lindsay Lohan looks cute again!, Andy Warhol’s TV show, more GLEE guests (NPH!), Law & Order SVU features Mischa Barton and a legitimately hilarious Golden Globes wardrobe breakdown.
Crystal’s Team Pick: Lesboalas
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Apple Tablet to Debut Next Wednesday?! Here’s Our (Weirdo) Sneak Peek!
To celebrate the news of Apple’s announced unveiling of a certain something special (MAC TABLET YESSS), we here at Technostraddle want to bring you a special sneak peek into the future. Here’s a weirdo selection of our very own Mac Tablet concept art, which we are certain will prove to be quite accurate and representational of what is to come next week.
Booth Babes & Auto Show Grrls: “We Are Not the Product.”
Ladies who work Auto Shows and Trade Shows are speaking out about the sexually degrading treatment they routinely endure. A study at UVA needs same-sex couples, fitness magazines are fuel for eating disorders, homes of children’s literature, the h8ers buy a super bowl ad and kelis has some words for PETA.
Prop 8 Gay Marriage Trial Explained Pt. 2: Equal Protection & Why They Do Those Things They Do
Our lesbian lawyer Jessica is back to explain the issue of equal protection in the Prop 8 trial happening this week. She’ll tell you what the lawyers are trying to prove, what a suspect class is, and why anyone cares about the economic impact of gay marriage in California.
Salt-n-Pepa Headlining The Dinah: Sh*t Just Got Way Better
Now we get to break it down Alice-and-Tasha-L-Word-Season-6-Style at The Dinah this year. Get your spandex ready, practice your running-man, and brush up on the lyrics to “Whatta Man” cause it’s ON.
Top Chef Master & Out Lesbian Anita Lo: The Autostraddle Interview
Top Chef Master Anita Lo talks to Autostraddle about beating Mario Batali at Iron Chef, her new venture Rickshaw, why you shouldn’t be afraid to eat weird food, and the challenges & rewards of being a Chinese-American Lesbian Chef & restaurant owner!