Monday, October 29, 2007

I DONT KNOW WHAT TO THINK!

So I don't know what to think. The too sexy for his own good Jensen Atwood is back on TV. Playing a homosexual well bisexual. You probably recognized him as Wade from LOGO network's canceled show "Noah's Arc". He says that he is out of the loop regarding the Noah's Arc movie and isn't sure if he is even going to be involved in the film. You can now catch Jensen on HERE! Network's gothic soap"Dante's Cove" where he plays a bisexual demon or vampire type creature named Griff. As far as I can discern from his recent interviews he is straight. Please hold your protest. I know one of the things that artist hate is to be type casted but Jensen seems to be O.K. with it and that is pretty cool. If he is actually "heterosexual" despite the fact he is definitely getting a check it is nice to see a brother that is down for us. He was recently asked about the DL topic and his response was very witty. "It’s a trip how DL has been demonized. I think the question is, why would a man have to pretend to be something that he is not? I think it could be easily answered knowing the history of our society." I love intelligent actors. (Check Ben Affleck Out) I don't really watch the HERE Network but I might have to start!

CLIK HONORS POSTPONED :(

CLIK, the self proclaimed number 1 lifestyle, news, entertainment, fashion, and travel magazine has decided to postpone its annual Clik Honors Awards ceremony. Although I might not agree with the number one magazine it is definitely my personal favorite I was even featured in it a couple of months ago. The now Bi-Annual event is slated to be held around this time next year. Which is a shame because I was planning on attending and coming back to spill T. Notable recipients of last years awards are Darryl Stephens and Wilson Cruz from the now canceled LOGO Network's Noah's ARC(There is still supposed to me a movie in the works) as well as gay-bash survivor billboard chart topping artist Kevin Aviance. Some of the up coming event's nominees include or included some of my favorite people Singer-Songwriter and a personal inspiration to me Anthony Antoine as well as Photographer Ijumo Hayward and my father Stephaun Elite, so if and when voting opens up again make sure you go and support the people you would like to win. There is no shade in this next statement but we have very few things that are Gay and Black out here in the media so if you don't want CLIK MAGAZINE (www.clikmagazine.com) to suffer the same fate as Noah's Arc you better get up off some coins and support.

Friday, October 26, 2007

Donnie....Donnie...Donny

I love Donny! Donny Hathaway is one of the most profound vocalist and lyricist of his time. I like Donnie, the neo-soul crooner who just recently came out. I am on the fence about Donnie McClurkin. (pictured to the right) I do enjoy his music but my nerves are got on by this man. He has vilified homosexuality on several occasions and states he is an ex-gay. He states that homosexuality is a spiritual issue, from which one can be delivered by the power and grace of God. Now I think that everyone should be entitled to their opinion. However, as an "ex-gay" and a man of the cloth I do believe that he could do a lot better presenting his ideas, regardless how misguided I might feel that they are. Vilifying homosexuality has been his stance for quite some time but he's recently made the headlines with presidential candidate Barack Obama's decision to invite the gay bashing minister to headline a gospel tour to support his candidacy. Oddly enough he provided the same support to George W. Bush as he successfully continued to drive the wedge between LGBT people and church in the two previous presidential elections. Needless to say the "kids" aren't really happy about the senator's decision and have been vocal about their opposition. Senator O has an important decision to make ;continue to court the African-American vote which Senator Hillary Clinton seems to have on lock or potentially risk the gay vote. (What a precarious situation it is to be black and gay.) In an act of consolation Senator Obama has decided to add an openly gay white minister to the tour. Race should rarely be an issue however I don't understand how that minister compares to a self-hating homosexual African-American minister. It's not the same Barack. And I'll pray that you can be more like the other Donnies, Mr. McClurkin.

Thursday, October 25, 2007

John Amaechi on Oprah

What is the world going to do without Oprah Winfrey? Earlier this week she did a show on what it is like to be gay around the world. In addition to interviewing a openly gay prince of India and a Jamaican lesbian activist she was joined by recently out former NBA player John Amaechi. Now personal feelings aside, an attractive, mature, black male from england. I couldn't done better myself. I digress. The man is very intelligent. In a time where every celebrity or even sub-celebrity for that matter is suddenly an author, this book is a welcome addition. And the man goes far beyond basketball, besides already being awarded an honorary degree from Manchester Metropolitan University he also is working on a doctorate in psychology and heading up his own consulting firm that deal with other motivational speakers. I adore him and so does Oprah. Oprah seemed to take personal offense to the bigoted statements made by not so culturally significant former NBA player Tim Hardaway. Trying to maintain her infinite fairness she did mention that Mr. Hardon......umm Hardaway has since apologized and has since started volunteering time to the Yes Institute. Oprah seemed to be unimpressed by the gestures. Perhaps she too wonders if his change of heart had to do more with corporate relationships being terminated as opposed to genuine remorse. Man in the Middle is in stores now I definitely suggest you go and pick it up. It's a great read.