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News & ArtsWednesday, April 21, 2010
Homo Something's Coming, Something Good...
Posted by Dan Savage on Wed, Apr 21, 2010 at 4:51 PM
Finally we turn our eyes to a stunning mystery. Supposedly there is going to be a big celebrity coming-out on May 5th. Naturally it will take place on the cover of People magazine, America's top choice for coming out location after your mom's car while she's driving you to the airport and Denise's basement. But zomgargoyles, who will it be??? Queen La? Zach Quinto? The regretful ghost of Dinah Shore? No one knows! You guys should speculate in the comments please. We hope it's a really exciting person. We hope it's 50 Cent. That would be amazing. Apparently the person is doing a big "coming out tour," so we'll have to guess, though, that's it's someone who's trying to create some celebrity, not someone who already has it.
My guess is Suri Cruise—but, hey, fingers crossed for Malia Obama.
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I bet it is Ricky Martin. I always suspected he is gay, I know one of these days he will come out.
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Was Ricky Martin ever in?
I'm just hoping it isn't someone that will make us all say, "Dammit, we knew that already. Didn't everyone?"
I'm hopin' it's Malia.
I'm just hoping it isn't someone that will make us all say, "Dammit, we knew that already. Didn't everyone?"
I'm hopin' it's Malia.
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Since we are on the gay kid theme - how about Joel Gosselin? He was a gay four year old if I ever saw one.
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How about Janet Napolitano? Anyone else catch the awkwardness when she was on Rachel Maddow? Or think it is funny when you type her name into google the top searches are: janet napolitano married, janet napolitano husband.
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No way Ricky Martin is gay, those links are shams.
I'm going with Dale Earnhardt Jr. or the guy that played Carl Winslow on Family Matters.
I'm going with Dale Earnhardt Jr. or the guy that played Carl Winslow on Family Matters.
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Jesus. Someone needs to clue #13 in. Not exactly the sharpest tool in the shed.
I say perhaps Ryan Seacrest or Anderson Cooper if it's a dude. Maybe Queen Latifah if it's a lesbo outing.
I say perhaps Ryan Seacrest or Anderson Cooper if it's a dude. Maybe Queen Latifah if it's a lesbo outing.
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Jamie Foxx - he's being talked about in some detail all over the place... d/l partner is supposed to be a guy on his Foxxhole Sirius radio show.
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SLOG hasn't been too gay recently, it's just turned into a bathhouse. 7 of Dans last 10 posts have been about gays.
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my friend used to do dolly partons makeup and hair for years and he says she's a full blown lesbo. God it would be awesome if it was her.
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For a second, I got all excited thinking this was another trailer for "Marvel vs Capcom 3". Disappointment abounds....
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Ooh, the mind boggles with possibilities! A Palin kid would be awesome. Queen Latifah and Lady Gaga would be natural choices, Anderson Cooper an obvious (and dreamy!) one, but he's probably not going to be doing a "coming out tour," so let's stretch our imaginations and pray that it's someone totally unexpected like Justin Bieber. Or Miley Cyrus. Or Will Smith and Jada Pinckett Smith. (Oh, wait....)
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A "coming out tour" could also just mean a tour of assorted talk shows/magazines. I'm betting on Queen Latifah or Anderson Cooper for realism, but I'd really like it to be Rick Warren..
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It's me! I'm capitalizing on my celebrity as a once-a-month Slog commenter to tell the world that I'm a big ol' 'mo and I don't even care if my husband knows.
Oh, and the "coming out tour"? That's just a euphemism for ... um ... being friendly in lots of gay cities. Ahem.
Oh, and the "coming out tour"? That's just a euphemism for ... um ... being friendly in lots of gay cities. Ahem.
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It might seem appropriate to speculate about Malia Obama's sexuality because her father influences gay rights policies, but it is not. Malia is real person -- a 12-year old girl -- not an abstract political entity. She should not be turned into a sex object. It's bad for her and bad for girls generally.
Miley Cyrus would be fair game, if we must.
Miley Cyrus would be fair game, if we must.
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I'll never forget the day that Ricky Martin came out. It was Passover. It answered the question, "How is this day different from all others?"
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I don't see Anderson Cooper doing a gay tour. Not his style. And BTW? If his homosexuality is supposed to be a secret, he sure isn't doing much to keep it. He just bought and FABULOUS place in Manhattan with his Puerto Rican boyfriend. Just so you know, guys over 35, unless it's an outlying situation, don't have male roommates. Besides, Andy doesn't need ANY help paying the mortgage.
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i also was thinking about this: no way is it queen latifah, because she has a romantic comedy coming out (or is out?) where it's with her and a basketball player. no WAY would she be able to come out before (during) the movie is released. no one would see it.
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Are they taking requests? Because if they are, I'd prefer if 50 cent kept his asshattery inside the closet.
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Oooh, Oprah would be a good one, but I honestly think she would have come out by now.
Maybe Tyra Banks? She's got the ego to do some kind of big tour.
If I were a gay man, I'd really, really want it to be Justin Timberlake, but as a straight woman, I hope that guess is wrong.
Maybe Tyra Banks? She's got the ego to do some kind of big tour.
If I were a gay man, I'd really, really want it to be Justin Timberlake, but as a straight woman, I hope that guess is wrong.
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Cant be Queen Latifah. She has a heteromantic comedy coming out soon.
Fantasia maybe? Or one of the Spice girls trying to make a come back....
I'd have a newfound respect for Miley Cyrus if its her.
Fantasia maybe? Or one of the Spice girls trying to make a come back....
I'd have a newfound respect for Miley Cyrus if its her.
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@50 Guys over 35 don't have roommates unless they're outliers? Have you BEEN to Seattle?
@63 I don't think Oprah would have come out by now. I think if she were gay the timing right now is good because her show, as it exists now, is ending. That would be huge news if she came out.
Did Jodie Foster come out? Queen La isn't out? If things really come in threes, Ricky Martin and Sean Hayes were obvious so perhaps the third one will be, as well. The "tour" angle makes me thing musician or as I like to call them now, celebrity "vocalists", since half of them don't play an instrument or sing worth shite.
@63 I don't think Oprah would have come out by now. I think if she were gay the timing right now is good because her show, as it exists now, is ending. That would be huge news if she came out.
Did Jodie Foster come out? Queen La isn't out? If things really come in threes, Ricky Martin and Sean Hayes were obvious so perhaps the third one will be, as well. The "tour" angle makes me thing musician or as I like to call them now, celebrity "vocalists", since half of them don't play an instrument or sing worth shite.
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I think COMTE @ 61 nailed it. Who's suddenly back in the news, changing her name and releasing a new album?
Everyone, time to pass the hat and buy that man a prize and give it to him next Slog Happy.
Everyone, time to pass the hat and buy that man a prize and give it to him next Slog Happy.
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omg 59. I'm a spinster school teacher and my one fantasy is Jake gyllenhaal sweeping me off my feet. Please don't fuck this up.
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Didn't Queen Latifah come out already? It was on BestWeekEver wasn't it?
I bet Ryan Seacrest will come out. Wait a minute, when does this season of American Idol end? It would have to be when this season is over. Or maybe Anderson Cooper, but he prefers to keep his private life private.
Or maybe a Jonas Brother? Most boy bands have one gay member.
Lance Bass was in N'Sync, Ricky Martin was in Menudo....
I bet Ryan Seacrest will come out. Wait a minute, when does this season of American Idol end? It would have to be when this season is over. Or maybe Anderson Cooper, but he prefers to keep his private life private.
Or maybe a Jonas Brother? Most boy bands have one gay member.
Lance Bass was in N'Sync, Ricky Martin was in Menudo....
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It's always someone everyone already knows is gay. The Today Shows and the Yahoo homepages of the world will make a big deal of it, but all the gays will roll their eyes, sigh, and curse that it wasn't someone from the Twilight movies.
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Sen Lindsay Graham.
But we all knew he was gay, even if the GOP and the MSM would never admit it in public.
But we all knew he was gay, even if the GOP and the MSM would never admit it in public.
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I'm throwing out a wild card: Zachary Levi. I always got a gay vibe from him. Then again, certain young, stylish Christians have a way of messing with my gaydar.
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@64 -- I have ALWAYS thought that Tyra was gay! I hope it's her... it would be endlessly entertaining.
@85 -- Mo'nique is married and seems pretty genuinely into her husband (and cock, if you've ever watched her standup).
@85 -- Mo'nique is married and seems pretty genuinely into her husband (and cock, if you've ever watched her standup).
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First of all, yes, Ricky Martin already came out, and it was already on a cover of People or some other one of those trashy mags. It shocked the world a month ago.
I bet we're going to be talking about someone every already knows is gay, like Lindsay Lohan.
I bet we're going to be talking about someone every already knows is gay, like Lindsay Lohan.
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I'm going to say it's Annette Wersching, and she's topping Christina Hendricks in the new porno: "Straight Man's Burden".
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Guys, I don't think it's Tyra. Last time I heard she's engaged to some equally rich guy. Can't remember who he is, think he owns some kinda company or something though.. could be wrong about that, but she's been wearing quite the rock on her show lately. Hate to disappoint.
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cinco de Mayo? - Tour? - Comeback?
Double whammy - JLo AND Marc Anthony both come out at once
BOOYAAAAAaaa!
Double whammy - JLo AND Marc Anthony both come out at once
BOOYAAAAAaaa!
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@12 - I TOTALLY agree with you on Joel Gosslin. and that momzilla of his is in no way going to handle that well.
I hope it is someone really surprising. the outing of Jhonny weir would be as yawn-worthy as Ricky Martin.
I hope it is someone really surprising. the outing of Jhonny weir would be as yawn-worthy as Ricky Martin.
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who the fuck is Justin Beiber?
Also, some of y'alls need to hone your "completely obvious sarcasm" detectors.
Also, some of y'alls need to hone your "completely obvious sarcasm" detectors.
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I really think it's going to be Johnny Wier. He has a book coming out.
On the other hand, Vin Diesel's career could use a boost.
On the other hand, Vin Diesel's career could use a boost.
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I thought Tyra was already and out gay man.
Iron Man 2 opens May 7th. My money's on Mickey Rourke.
@66: Duh.
@69: Yes, Jodie came out by thanking her girlfriend at some awards show.
@74: He would ruin this, too.
Iron Man 2 opens May 7th. My money's on Mickey Rourke.
@66: Duh.
@69: Yes, Jodie came out by thanking her girlfriend at some awards show.
@74: He would ruin this, too.
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Mel Gibson. http://www.cnn.com/2010/SHOWBIZ/04/20/me…. "We have split up -- suddenly and recently," the Russian musician and singer confirmed at a press conference in Moscow, where she is visiting for a charity event. "Unfortunately, I cannot give you the reason. But you will find out everything quite soon."
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I know someone who's public image needs a serious makeover. Goodbye Pope Benedict, hello Papa Bear!
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I'd love it if it were Kristen Stewart. I think it'll be a few years before she comes out though, if ever.
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Malia Obama a big lezzie? Maybe if her favorite Jonas Brother was Kevin! ...but we all know she's a Nick girl! Sasha on the other hand...is a little dykie mystery!
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I'm pretty sure if Zachary Quinto came out on the cover of people magazine I would spontaneously come in my pants.
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@88.. not that i've ever met her. so it's almost mind numbingly specious.but she and her husband are in an open relationship..reading between the lines of her barbara walters interview she says that she remains faithful to her husband ( they've been friends and mutual admirers since grade school .. got married what five years ago he's also her manager )he almost winks about questions of his fidelity. she says that sex isn't the major reason to get or stay married.. and she jokes about dick.. wanda sykes didn't joke about dick but she joked about relationships with men..a LOT..
oh...
and tyler perry..
and this is a fun game
oh...
and tyler perry..
and this is a fun game
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Can we all agree that no matter who it is, we'll still love and support them? Unless it's Toby Keith, fuck that gaywad!
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Given the amount of publicity this is being given, I'm thinking it's someone who needs plenty of airtime so that they can explain themselves. Maybe they've been bearding, or they have a large conservative audience who needs extra hand-holding to cope with it.
Or maybe it'll be someone really boring and obvious who just wants the attention.
Or maybe it'll be someone really boring and obvious who just wants the attention.
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@110, we most certainly will not agree to that. If Michelle Bachman comes out as the lover of Ann Coulter I'll still hate both of them, though actually that would be a straight pairing...
What I will agree to is to not switch my opinion of said person based on their orientation, if there aren't other factors.
People? No one serious comes out on people. Forget Cooper, gotta be some star pimping a book or memoir. Here's hoping for a professional athlete, TV and movies are already well populated with out gays.
What I will agree to is to not switch my opinion of said person based on their orientation, if there aren't other factors.
People? No one serious comes out on people. Forget Cooper, gotta be some star pimping a book or memoir. Here's hoping for a professional athlete, TV and movies are already well populated with out gays.
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I say Ashton Kutcher- but only for selfish reasons...
BTW @26 I don’t think Le$bians can actually be “fully blown”…
BTW @26 I don’t think Le$bians can actually be “fully blown”…
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The PR guy's been saying he's got a musician coming out since late last year, but he usually reps athletes, so it could be either.
No way it's Anderson Cooper or Zachary Quinto, neither of them are the coming-out tour type.
The fact that it's so planned in advance implies it's someone that 'everybody knows' already.
So, except for the musician possibility, it's probably Weir.
No way it's Anderson Cooper or Zachary Quinto, neither of them are the coming-out tour type.
The fact that it's so planned in advance implies it's someone that 'everybody knows' already.
So, except for the musician possibility, it's probably Weir.
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Ugh... I really hope it's not Courtney Love coming out as bisexual. In fact, any female celebrity coming out as bi would be hugely uninteresting. Why is that?
I hope it's Oprah or Tyra (as full-on lez). Maybe Zac Efron? Whoopie? Way out there would be someone like Taylor Swift or Kenny Chesney.
Could also be a famous touring comedian. Chelsea Handler?
I hope it's Oprah or Tyra (as full-on lez). Maybe Zac Efron? Whoopie? Way out there would be someone like Taylor Swift or Kenny Chesney.
Could also be a famous touring comedian. Chelsea Handler?
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Whitney Houston. She's been rumoured for being a lesbo since forever, ok maybe she's actively bi, because she'd been with Bobby Brown for a long time. And this is what the 17th time she's gone into drug rehab? Maybe she's finally going to admit publicly her love of poontang and get on a real path for healing.
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Jim Nabors!!!
Nah, not really. Here's your soon-to-be-out-of-the-closet near-celeb: Jennifer Knapp.
Yeah, I'd never heard of her either... She's a young Christian (!) singer who is gay and is fixin' to talk about it.. which will probably start up a whole lot of dialogue about this issue.... which is probably a good thing!
Nah, not really. Here's your soon-to-be-out-of-the-closet near-celeb: Jennifer Knapp.
Yeah, I'd never heard of her either... She's a young Christian (!) singer who is gay and is fixin' to talk about it.. which will probably start up a whole lot of dialogue about this issue.... which is probably a good thing!
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I would have backed Oprah, but the coming out tour tells us it will be a musician. Probably a man, since it's the dudes that tend to make a big deal out of coming out.
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@95- joke or no, it's pretty duh to guess TWO PUERTO RICANS because of an upcoming MEXICAN celebration. As long as they're brown I guess... geez...... *rolls eyes*
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