Top 5 people in the news @ Advocate.com.1. Schwarzenegger vetoes pro-gay Calif. textbook bill Catering to conservatives in advance of the gubernatorial election, "the Terminator" said September 6 that state law already protected gay students from discrimination in education. 2. Ellen DeGeneres Ellen Lee DeGeneres (born January 26, 1958) is an American stand-up comedian, actress, and currently the Emmy Award-winning host of the syndicated talk show The Ellen DeGeneres Show. DeGeneres has hosted both the Academy Awards and the Primetime Emmys. to host the Academy Awards The daytime talk-show star has been tapped to host the 79th Academy Awards telecast. It will be her first time as Oscar host and her first appearance on the show. 3. Male Bollywood star wants to be gay icon A gay icon or LGBT icon is an historical figure, celebrity or public figure who is embraced by many in the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual, and Transgender (LGBT) communities. Indian leading man Abhishek Bachchan Abhishek Bachchan (Hindi: अभिषेक बच्चन, born 5 February 1976[1][2] in Mumbai, Maharashtra, India) is an award-winning Indian actor. , who is straight, said in an interview September 5 that having a following among gay men would be "great!" 4. Palm Spring's gay mayor welcomes "ex-gays" Ron Oden Ron Oden is an African-American, openly gay politician. In November of 2003, he was elected the mayor of Palm Springs, California after serving eight years on its city council. He was born in Detroit, Michigan and raised in Los Angeles, California. sent a controversial letter of welcome to organizers of an Exodus International Exodus International is one of the major groups in the ex-gay movement. Exodus-affiliated ministries[1] provides support for those who want "freedom from homosexuality"[2]. conference held near the gayfriendly California city September 23. 5. Cher sells off personal possessions Following a trend set by out rocker Elton John, the iconic star announced September 5 that some 800 personal items, from stage costumes and jewelry to works of art and a Hummer. will be up for auction on October 3-4 in Los Angeles. Some of the proceeds will go to charity. Advocate.com updates breaking news daily as it happens. For our news archives, click on NEWS on the home page. |
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