Susan Boyle came in second in Britains’ Got Talent.

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UPDATE:  Here’s a crowd estimate from the Fresno Bee. Per usual there’s a difference in the numbers as reported by the police and by the organizers. Here is an profile piece from the same newspaper as to how Fresno came to be the chosen land.
The Los Angeles Times has photos and additional details here.
Here’s a site that [...]

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Just for Saturday fun—here’s Adam Lambert responding to questions about Clay Aiken’s less-than-nice remarks about his singing style.

It would seem that Lambert is going to be able to take care of himself nicely in the press.

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The New Hampshire House and Senate Committee of Conference today voted in favor of a compromise bill (HB 73) that would “advance the freedom to marry while ensuring religious liberties.” This news, per a just-received release from gay, lesbian, bi and trans education and advocacy organization, the New Hampshire Freedom to Marry.

“HB73 is a bill [...]

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QDoc kicked off last night, with an impressive lineup of programming. But those in search of a break from the big screen should shimmy downtown this evening, when television host, best-selling author and revered chef Anthony Bourdain brings his brand of foodie rock star flavor to the Keller Auditorium.
Bourdain, best-known for his must-read expose of [...]

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Another celeb is talking marriage.
An Associated Press story by way of Yahoo referenced Kelsey Grammer’s television sibling, David Hyde Pierce, on ABC daytime’s The View. Hyde Pierce, who played endearingly prissy psychiatrist Dr. Niles Crane, kept his private life low-key for years. However, he spoke candidly on the talk show about his marriage last fall [...]

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The deadline for entries to be received for the Just Out Annual Amateur Photo Contest has been extended to Thursday, June 4 at 5pm.

Additional details can be found here.

Prints only, no electronic submissions.

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The Rose City Softball Association is selling off its hottest players. For one night only you, yes you, can come bid on the most eligible bachelors of the league’s Open Division.

And, we hear there’s more; something called “The Mystery Envelope”. If you’re the highest bidder, you’ll be able to open this envelope. What could it [...]

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Village Voice blogger Michael Musto writes:
As the 40th anniversary of the Stonewall rebellion approaches on June 28, let’s not forget that one of the subtexts in the air as that revolutionary moment in gay liberation took place was that the great diva Judy Garland had recently passed on, and the gays were understandably annoyed about [...]

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The Portland City Council voted yesterday to approve a 2.8 percent pay raise for non-represented employees, including all city commissioners and the mayor.

2.8 percent is not lavish. It’s a cost of living increase only. But, at the same time the city  is stocked with stories of layoffs and downsized small business.
Details on the increases can be found [...]

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