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coalition argued that Brown had “invented woman is valid or recognized in California,”
an entirely new theory” by asking the effectively bars the state from acknowledg-
justices to trump the electorate, which ing any same-sex marriages, regardless of
great
approved Proposition 8 to amend the state when they were sanctioned. A Benefit for the Massachusetts
Constitution to limit marriage to a man and - AP Breast Cancer Coalition
a woman.
“We will not mince words. The attorney
general is inviting this court to declare a
constitutional revolution,” reads the brief
co-written by Kenneth Starr, dean of Pep-
perdine University’s law school and former
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President Bill Clinton.
The competing positions come in a series
States with an openly gay mayor Jan. 1 as a
longtime City Hall insider took the oath of
office.
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of legal challenges to Proposition 8 brought
after the ballot initiative passed with 52
percent of the vote on Nov. 4. Brown initial-
Sam Adams, 45, was sworn into office
at 12:01 a.m. New Year’s Day at City Hall
during a ceremony attended by a crowd of
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ment for the ballot. issues of life. A part of that includes equal
Brown, however, argues that the amend- rights, but that’s not even close to a ma-
ment itself is unconstitutional because the jority of the time.”
Supreme Court established marriage as a Adams grew up in a working-class
fundamental right in its May decision strik- household that he said was at times
ing down previous one man-one woman dependent on government food aid and
marriage statutes. subsidized housing. Just as being a gay
Starr and co-counsel Andrew Pugno man drives much of his political activism,
maintained in their brief filed Jan. 5 that he said, his working-class background
the attorney general is asking the court to influences his ambitions as mayor.
assume powers not granted by the Consti- “My passions for public service in-
tution. cludes promoting social justice equality
“The judiciary is entirely a creature of for all, but it obviously also includes find-
the Constitution, not an independent, ing good jobs for people, which is also
freestanding guardian of minority rights or part of my family’s background of not
natural law,” they wrote. being able to always have economic secu-
In an interview Jan. 5, Brown responded rity,” he said. “Being gay is part of me, so
that it was the sponsors of Proposition 8 is being Irish-American, so is being from
who have misunderstood the role of the a small Oregon town.”
courts in a democratic society. Adams served 11 years as chief of staff
“Mr. Starr ignores the fundamental to Mayor Vera Katz and was elected in
doctrine of judicial review and the historic 2004 to the City Council.
duty of the Supreme Court to guard our The new mayor said he and other city of-
fundamental liberties,” he said. ficials have so far requested $880 million in
Also Jan. 5, lawyers for San Francisco federal funds for dozens of “shovel-ready”
and five other counties, as well as for gay projects to improve parks, roads and the
couples who married during the four- water system in Portland.
month window, asked the court to let stand - AP
religiosity and party affiliation, the African Now, thanks to the efforts of researchers af- age — drove the ‘yes’ vote for Proposition 8. Associate Editor
Ethan Jacobs (x208)
American community is not the homophobic filiated with the National Gay and Lesbian Task For example, more than 70 percent of voters ejacobs@baywindows.com
monolith it’s been made out to be. Force we know with much more clarity than who were Republican, identified themselves Arts Editor
Much was made in the wake of our defeat on before that all of this scapegoating of African as conservative, or who attended religious ser- Scott Kearnan (x216)
Prop. 8 of the allegedly outsized role that African Americans was just useless venting by hurt vices at least weekly supported Proposition 8. skearnan@baywindows.com
American homophobia played in passing the people who had no idea what they were talking Conversely, 70 percent or more of voters who Contributing writers:
Michael Bronski, Jeff Epperly, Lisa Keen,
measure. I’m no longer shocked when I hear about. were Democrat, identified themselves as lib- Judah Leblang, Billy Masters, Richard J.
LGBT people, educated or otherwise, express A study authored by Patrick J. Egan, Ph.D., eral, or who rarely attended religious services Rosendall, Dana Rudolph
any number of biases against women, Jews, assistant professor of politics and public policy opposed the measure. More than two-thirds Letters to the Editor
people of color or anyone else. We are raised at New York University, and Kenneth Sherrill, (67 percent) of voters 65 or older supported letters@baywindows.com
under the same circumstances as our relatives, Ph.D., professor of political science at Hunter Proposition 8, while majorities under 65 op- Calendar
friends and co-workers, so none of us ought to College (CUNY), shows that when voting totals posed it.” calendar@baywindows.com
be surprised when we internalize those biases. are adjusted for party affiliation, political ideol- “These figures point the way to winning
A lot of us in this community like to think ogy, frequency of attending worship services marriage equality for same-sex couples sooner Advertising:
that because we have been targeted for irrational and age, everyone pretty much voted the same rather than later,” said Jaime Grant, Ph.D., Display Advertising
Jeff Coakley (x202)
bias based on an immutable characteristic we regardless of their race. director of the National Gay and Lesbian Task jcoakley@baywindows.com
are more sensitive to bias when it’s directed at For example, the researchers noted that “as Force Policy Institute. “Convincing the Re- Sue O’Connell (x215)
others. I think there is some truth to that. But as a whole, 43 percent of Californians attend reli- publican Party that continued gay bashing will soconnell@baywindows.com
the debate over African Americans and Proposi- gious services at least once per week. The share cripple its future is one; another is accelerat- Classified Advertising
tion 8 suggests, it doesn’t take much to bring all of African Americans attending services with ing the already strong surge in support among Rick Harris (x200)
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of those old biases to the forefront. this frequency is much higher: 57 percent.” young voters.”
Some high-profile bloggers were fast out of This is important because, the report contin- What this means finally is that if you’re one of
the gate with condemnations of the pro-8 Afri- ues, “controlling for frequency of religious at- those people who is still harboring some linger- Operations:
can American vote — critiques that veered into tendance helps explain why African Americans ing resentment toward African Americans, it’s Office Manager
Rick Harris (x200)
territory that was questionable in both its accu- supported Proposition 8 at higher levels than the time to let it go and get back to our old nemeses:
Accounts Receivable
racy and sensitivity. The brighter amongst those population as a whole. Among Californians who Republicans and right-wing religion. Paul Montgomery-Hyde (x203)
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Reverend Rick Warren to the inauguration was typographical errors, except for the cost
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In our Dec. 18, 2008 story on Diego San-
Editor’s note: We take issue with the letter community to support honest and progressive
chez’s appointment to Congressman Barney
writer’s characterization of our reporting on candidates such as Sonia Chang-Diaz. Such
Frank’s staff (“Mr. Sanchez goes to Washing-
Jean’s month-long vacation in the thick of the was not the case with Mass Equality and Mr.
ton”) Bay Windows incorrectly identified Joe
No on 8 campaign as “petty gossip.” In fact, that Solomon. Even after Ms. Chang-Diaz won the
Racalto’s title in Frank’s office. Racalto served
information was reported in a lengthy news primary, Mr. Solomon and his colleagues did
as senior policy advisor.
analysis of the failed campaign published by not join those calling for change. Rather, Mass
The Advocate magazine in which Jean did not Equality, utilizing a supposed neutrality card,
In our Jan. 1, 2009 story “2008: Best in
deny taking the time off. Secondly, if Jean sent continued their support of their immoral friend
Local Theater” we incorrectly identified one
out “countless e-mails” requesting support for and colleague, in so doing not demanding good
of the actors in Turtle Lane Playhouse’s pro-
Proposition 8, as the writer alleges, it’s much governance and integrity in office holders before
duction of Falsettos. The actor’s name is James
worse than we thought. And lastly, it’s Lorri, self-interest.
Fitzpatrick III.
not Lori. I call on the political leadership to do the
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Agenda represents some shortfalls for many
agencies,” said Haag.
In October’s round of cuts HIV/
we’ve got to act fast, and I think my
goal is to just get people more than
enthusiastic but to really build a case
Copley Square
Newbury Hypnotherapy
has been that many members of the
transgender community have felt “I think realistically the hope is to maintain. Main-
newly empowered to advocate for 20 years of experience. Fast, Safe, Effective
their rights. tenance really means less money to serve ever-
“The days of us just taking the
increasing numbers of people, so even maintaining Hypnosis helps with:
crumbs, those are over. We pay our
SMOKING WEIGHT STRESS
taxes, we contribute to society, and
we should be treated just like every-
represents some shortfalls for many agencies.” and much more
one else,” said Scott. Mark Hall, MSW, LICSW
signers, including AAC, Fenway Yang, chair of the Massachusetts 540 VFW Parkway West Roxbury, MA
Staunching the bleeding in Community Health, JRI Health, and Commission on GLBT Youth, said
the budget the Multicultural AIDS Coalition advocates and officials have told the 617-421-1500
In most years LGBT and HIV/ (MAC), are part of a newly launched commission that even getting level
AIDS advocates push for funding initiative called the Massachusetts funding in the FY10 budget will be
increases for their state-funded Coalition to End HIV. Jonathan a difficult fight. But Yang said the
programs, but this year they are on Scott, executive director of Victory commission might still press for ad- Janice A. Peneno, LICSW, BCD
defense, working to hold onto the Programs and one of the coalition’s ditional funding.
money they have. Last October, as founders, said the goal of the coali- “I think we talk to the legislators The Road to Healing
a result of the economic downturn, tion is to strengthen the lobbying ef- and the administration about what
Gov. Deval Patrick made nearly $1 fectiveness of HIV/AIDS advocates. the need is, and we end up coming Addiction/Recovery • Personal Growth • Trauma/Violence
billion in emergency budget cuts, For many years those advocates up with a request that is reasonable, Relationship/Intimacy • Sexual Orientation/Coming Out
and the state’s LGBT youth and were represented on Beacon Hill by and I think we’re still working on Psychotherapeutic Reiki
HIV/AIDS funding both took hits. the lobbying coalition Project AIDS that,” said Yang. “I think as advo-
Patrick recently told the press he Budget Legislative Effort (ABLE), cates for LGBT youth we’re always Individuals - Couples - Consultation
expects to make another $1 billion but in January AAC resigned from looking to increase the resources. Quincy Center - 617-867-9227 - On Red Line
in emergency cuts, and advocates its position on the Project ABLE That’s where my mindset is. The fact
Serving our Gay/Lesbian/Bisexual/Transgender Community
worry that their programs could steering committee over dissatisfac- of the matter is these programs have
once more be on the chopping block. tion with the coalition’s effective- never been fully funded. … Not to
The governor is expected to release ness. Following AAC’s departure ask for more is very difficult, seeing
his proposal for the Fiscal Year 2010 other longtime members of Project the needs that we’re seeing in the
budget shortly, and advocates also ABLE, including Scott, publicly GLBT youth population.”
hope to receive at least level funding expressed similar concerns about the Solomon said MassEquality will
in the new budget. coalition’s work. be working with LGBT youth and
Rebecca Haag, executive director Jonathan Scott said the Massa- HIV/AIDS advocates, as well as
of AIDS Action Committee (AAC), chusetts Coalition to End HIV is LGBT domestic violence and elder
said while HIV/AIDS advocates not intended to undercut or replace advocates, to try to hold onto what
normally lobby the governor and Project ABLE but to work in tan- funding they have during the ex-
lawmakers for additional funding, dem with it and to develop a more pected budget cuts.
there is little hope for a funding compelling message to bolster their “It’s going to be a super-challeng-
increase in next year’s budget. lobbying efforts. The new coalition’s ing year for dollars,” said Solomon.
“We’d like to see no further cuts working group includes Project MassEquality will work with advo-
in either the ’09 budget or proposals ABLE supporters including Fenway’s cates and leadership on the House
in the ’10 budget. … I think realisti- Henia Handler and MAC’s Gary and Senate Ways and Means Com-
cally the hope is to maintain. Main- Daffin. mittees to “make sure we’re collec-
tenance really means less money “People are meeting regularly, tively making our strongest case for
to serve ever-increasing numbers are putting fires in everybody’s jets, the dollars, and also being realistic,”
of people, so even maintaining because we’ve got to act now and said Solomon.
Exploring Sexual Identity Transition She said “Pastor Rick” called her, as-
sured her he believes in equal rights
to succeed Barack Obama in the
U.S. Senate will likely be a depend-
for everyone, including same-sex able supporter of equal rights for
Gay? Lesbian? Call now for information on Continued from page 1
couples, and that he regrets saying LGBT people. Gov. Rod Blagojevich
Bisexual? None joining our next 12 week cycle. things that were construed to com- announced his appointment last
of the above? Near Harvard Square.
office oversees the management and pare being gay with pedophilia and week of Illinois’ former attorney
A group for women budgeting for the White House staff, incest. Etheridge urged the LGBT general, Roland Burris, to the post.
and men to learn For further information, please call:
office space, information technology community to “create change” by Windy City Times publisher Tracy
about yourself, and facilities, staff salaries, travel, working to “change hearts.” On Baim in a Dec. 31 blog post noted
Jean Chapin Smith, LICSW
build relationships, visitors, and other administrative National Public Radio’s All Things that, in a December 1997 interview
(617) 876-2113 or functions. While it’s a White House Considered Jan. 3, she said, “We with one of the gay paper’s affiliates,
and find community.
Kevin Cranston, MDiv (617) 236-1163 post, the appointment is a bit of a have to move past our differences,” Burris has expressed generally a
disappointment to some as it falls but acknowledged that, if Repub- “pro-gay record,” with the exception
well short of the community’s hope lican John McCain had won the of equal rights in marriage licensing.
of an openly gay cabinet member. election and invited Warren to He said same-sex marriages could,
Kiley was one of 13 people listed on deliver the invocation, that would if taken “to its ultimate conclusion,
the transition’s “Senior Staff ” and be a “whole different situation.” it will then be the destruction of the
one of two of the transition’s “Direc- Kaine mutiny: Not everybody is species.” Burris said, “my belief is
tor of Operations.” The transition happy with Obama’s plan to name that I will protect every right that
press release also notes Kiley was, Virginia’s Gov. Tim Kaine as chair- you have and I will go to death with
most recently, vice president for man of the Democratic National you. But I don’t think that we can
finance and operations at the Center Committee. Political blogger Pam take it to that level of marriage. If
for American Progress, a liberal Spaulding points out that Kaine the two [lesbians or gay men] want
think tank headed by Obama’s tran- not only opposed same-sex mar- to get married, live together that
sition chief John Podesta. He has riage, as Obama does, but also op- is their decision. But don’t ask the
also been involved with the Demo- poses civil unions. She also faults societal structure to sanction that
cratic Party and the International his 2005 campaign for governor [marriage].”
AIDS Trust, headed up by former for gay-baiting his GOP oppo- Wants out: New Mexico’s Gov.
Clinton appointee Sandra Thurman. nent by pointedly claiming the Bill Richardson withdrew his nomi-
John Moynihan, LICSW Etheridge Ethos: Rock star
Melissa Etheridge is generating a
soft-spoken Republican was “not
being straight.” But Jay Fisette,
nation Jan. 5 to become Secretary of
Commerce. The decision, he said,
Psychotherapy & Consultation lot of criticism these days with her an openly gay elected official and was based on his concern that a fed-
kind words about President-elect longtime Democratic activist in eral investigation into the selection
Obama’s choice of Rick Warren to Virginia, says he is “thrilled” with of a California company to help the
Individual • Male Couples • Group delivery his inauguration invoca- Kaine’s selection. Fisette said Kaine, state issue bonds for road construc-
tion. Etheridge met with Warren, a former civil rights attorney, “has tion could impede is confirma-
1330 Beacon Street (Coolidge Corner) who said same-sex marriage is been a strong ally of the LGBT tion. The company reportedly gave
Brookline, MA 02446 • 617-278-6322 equivalent to pedophilia and incest, community in Virginia.” “He spoke $75,000 to a group that was created
promoted California’s Proposition out forcefully against Virginia’s to pay for the expenses Richardson
T Access & Parking 8 anti-gay marriage amendment, so-called marriage amendment in and his staff incurred during the
Negotiable Fees • Insurance Accepted
and said the LGBT civil rights 2006, standing with his wife and 2004 Democratic National Conven-
movement is “not really about civil in-laws on the steps of his home in tion, and $25,000 to a nonprofit
rights, but a desire for approval.” In Richmond to urge voters to oppose group that Richardson formed to
watch
a December 22 essay for Huffing- the amendment,” recalls Fisette. “I promote voting among Latinos.
tonPost.com, she said she initially am confident that he will continue Richardson has been a strong sup-
expected Warren was “one more and advance the Democratic Party’s porter of equal rights for LGBT
hater working up his congregation support of equal rights for LGBT people. The recently formed equal-
the teeth...
to hate the gays….” In the spirit of citizens.” rep.com website is now promoting
peace, she said, she asked to speak Wants in: He may or may not openly gay Democratic activist and
to him prior to their joint appear- be able to take office, but the man businessman Fred Hochberg for the
ance at a Muslim American event. Illinois’s embattled governor named nomination.
Study
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to have attempted suicide, nearly six other rejecting behaviors that had just that had rejected their LGBT children
times as likely to have experienced se- as negative an impact on the young and kicked them out of the house.
rious depression, and more than three
times as likely to have used illegal
drugs or engaged in unsafe sex than
people. Among the most damaging
behaviors were when parents either
The families represented a wide range
of races and ethnicities, and they BREAKING THROUGH:
A Group Psychotherapy for gay men at mid-life
those participants from supportive
families. Among the most damaging behaviors were when parents This group therapy provides a safe and supportive place for members to discuss the
challenges and healthy strategies in their mid-life journeys. Among group themes are
The study is the first published in the following:
a major journal by Ryan’s Family Ac-
either forbade their children to be friends with other • Improving interpersonal relationships
ceptance Project, based out of SFSU
and devoted to studying the impact of
LGBT young people or when they blocked their access • Finding new meaning and purpose
• Confronting fears of aging
parental acceptance on LGBT young
people.
to LGBT activities or organizations, such as gay/straight • Realigning priorities
• Overcoming negative stereotypes
Ryan said the study is the product of
seven years of work, and is just a piece
alliances or community-based LGBT youth groups. • Finding and maintaining community
of the Family Acceptance Project’s • Overcoming feelings of invisibility
forbade their children to be friends included rural families, immigrant
work. The project has another study • Trading in old bad habits for new healthly ones
with other LGBT young people or families, poor families, and families
in the works focused on the positive
when they blocked their access to whose children were in the custody of For information about current group openings, please contact:
benefits of parents who accept their
children, and Ryan and her colleagues
LGBT activities or organizations, such the state. During the meetings Ryan Mark Gianino, PhD, LICSW: 617-566-7290
as gay/straight alliances or communi- and her team presented the families Convenient Brookline location. Insurance accepted.
are developing interventions that
ty-based LGBT youth groups. with the results of their research and
doctors, social workers, and others
“Those had an extremely high risk showed them the negative health con-
working with LGBT youth and their
for suicide attempts and depression,” sequences of rejecting their children.
families can use to persuade families
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dren. on their children.
behaviors that could be classified as
“Welcoming their LGBT friends and “Parents who were engaging in
either accepting or rejecting, and
partners to family events and activities behaviors like trying to change their
after conducting their survey with
is one of the most important things child’s sexual orientation or gender
the study participants they found that
you can do to support their wellbeing,” identity or preventing them from
there was a high correlation between
those behaviors and the future health
outcomes of the youth. Some of their
said Ryan. Other important positive
behaviors are supporting their gender
expression, connecting them to LGBT
having gay friends … they were acting
Members of the Beantown Softball League and Boston FLAG Flag Football teamed up Jan.
5 to volunteer at the Boston Living Center. The effort was the kickoff to a new project called
the Throwback Initiative, which is working to recruit athletes from Boston’s LGBT sports
leagues to volunteer in the community (to get the full story see “Athletic Support,” facing
page). Athletes will serve meals at the center on the first Monday and Thursday of every
month. Photos: Jason Muth.
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Whitney Houston on her fourth year in a Except that she didn’t. Aubrey O’Day
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billy masters
Welcome to 2009. Although it may look
a lot like 2008, I can kick off the year with
“I wish he had more time to date. That would
a little scoop: according to our reliable
sources, Mariah is indeed pregnant. I’m be wonderful for him. And we’d stand a better
told that the diva confirmed her condition
at a holiday gathering by finally telling
family and friends that she was expect-
chance for him to have a relationship.”
ing. Why the secrecy? She wanted to wait
– Connie Seacrest expresses concerns over her son Ryan’s dating life.
until the end of her first trimester. And
Trust me when I tell you time is not the issue.
what about those photos of her holding a
glass of red wine? Did we see her drink it?
And let me mention, on New Year’s Eve or his opinion, if, indeed, it is his opinion. (huh?), and at least 21, which makes sense
I watched Lindsay Wagner in the circa Brody Jenner just launched his reality since, I believe, Antonio is somewhere
1980 TV miniseries Scruples. At the end, show, Bromance, which sounds like a show in his mid-50s (give or take). In case he
she toasts her pregnancy with champagne. for someone who wants to sleep with a guy hasn’t made the point crystal clear, the
What can I say? Maybe Mariah was just but keep it quiet. I have not watched this girls must also be “young and vibrant in
payin’ homage! show, but that’s not gonna stop me from their appearance.” This sounds like it was
Didya watch any of the New Year’s Eve sharing my opinion! I recently saw Brody written by Michael Douglas! Here are
coverage? You know I taped Dick Clark, interviewed and when asked how he feels some questions in the application: “Have
only so I could go back (repeatedly) to try about people calling it “homoerotic,” he you ever been a model?” “Do you watch
connie & ryan seacrest and figure out what he was saying. I give said, “I love people saying that, because I’m soap operas?” “What powers do you have
him credit; he seemed a little more with it very comfortable with my sexuality, I don’t over others because of your beauty?” (I
this year, even when that crazy Mrs. Clark mind. And what that does is it makes them can’t wait to hear those answers). But my
came charging towards him like a bull on talk.” He says he loves being in a hot tub favorite question is “Have you ever been
the streets of Pamplona! Dick looked a with guys, cuddling on the floor, and terms convicted of a felony?*” The asterisk next
little spooked. Of course, Miss Seacrest them as “awkward guy moments.” Really? to the question leads you to this note:
couldn’t look surprised if he tried. Was he Let me take this to the next logical level: a “Answering ‘yes’ to this question will NOT
on a Botox drip? What’s going on with his camera catches him getting a blowjob from automatically disqualify you from consid-
face? I know at one point he was laughing, a male friend. “Awkward guy moment,” eration.” ‘Cause, you know, this is VH1!!
but his face looked as stiff as, well, Dick’s. right? The “Oh, dude, I was SO drunk last In case Antonio getting laid doesn’t
Elsewhere in Times Square, CNNís night,” routine? Ditto! He also says that work, the folks at VH1 have another
Anderson Cooper giggled like a little girl the gay contestant on the show didn’t have brainstorm, Confessions of a Teen Idol.
while Kathy Griffin kept up a non-stop a crush on him, but was obsessed with Picture it: seven former hot guys, none
barrage of quips, most of which had noth- Lauren Conrad, which I believe is the new of whom can get a gig today (regard-
ing to do with New Yearís and everything litmus test for gay men: “Friend of Lauren.” less of what some of them claim), come
to do with CNN personalities or Ryan I see it now (although that’s a term with a together to, well, to try and reignite their
Seacrest (who was a few feet away in the shelf life of about three months, max). The careers. It’s like my annual “What ever
“Hall of Presidents”). While 90 percent interview is funny and you can watch it on happened to...” column, only on film.
of what she said was inappropriate, the BillyMasters.com, where we’ll post some Sure, David Chokachi has had three TV
most blush-worthy moment came at hot pics of the candidates. series; name ‘em, I dare you. But is he
about 12:50 a.m., when someone from the Robert Downey Jr. found himself in really most proud of Witchblade? And,
street yelled, “You suck!” Kathy’s retort: one of those “awkward guy moments” where the hell has Billy Hufsey been?
“I’m working. Why don’t you get a job, when Jude Law was vigorously rubbing Does Eric Nies look like that on pur-
buddy? You know, I don’t go to your job his crotch in between takes on the set of pose? Was Grease 2 really the highlight
and knock the dicks out of your mouth.” I Sherlock Holmes! You see, Downey (as of Adrian Zmed’s film career? Does
wonder, was that maybe directed to some- Holmes) has a pipe, and some of the lit Christopher Atkins really believe his
mariah carey one at CNN? It must have been a touchy tobacco fell onto his lap. He lept out of the career peak is still ahead of him? What
subject; CNN cut it out of the subsequent armchair, exclaiming his crotch was on about Jeremy Jackson’s porno tape?
replay. But you can watch it on www.Bil- fire; I can’t tell you how many times I’ve And who, exactly, is Jamie Walters? I’m
lyMasters.com. said those words. Jude sprung to action, practically lactating with anticipation.
It may be a new year, but some things rubbing Robert’s lap with enough friction I’m happy for any excuse to run those
never change. Take Mickey Rourke, who to reignite the flames, and topping it off hot nude photos of Christopher Atkins
everyone tells me is amazing in The Wres- with water from a nearby flower vase. They on BillyMasters.com.
tler, but who I must confess I couldn’t care probably used a cum rag to dry him off! When Robert Downey has a flam-
less about. According to those anonymous Who doesn’t love Antonio Sabato Jr.? ing crotch, it’s certainly the end of yet
sources that are as unreliable as certain He’s currently casting lovely ladies for his another column. I have a secret to share
bloggers, when Mickey did Letterman on own reality show. What’s the premise? He with you. I did something I’ve NEVER
Dec. 23, he turned to someone backstage wants to get laid. Lord in merciful heaven. done before: I made a list of New Year’s
talking about Sean Penn in Milk, and said, If Antonio Sabato Jr. is having trouble Resolutions! I was thinking that if I
“I’m not even sure he’ll get a nomination.” getting laid, what hope is there for the rest actually wrote some goals down, I’d
That’s his opinion. Who cares? Then, on of us? Don’t they have a straight version of actually stick to them. And one of those
Dec. 28, an alleged Hollywood insider Manhunt? Like WhoreHunt? Sounds like resolutions is to keep bringing the best
leaked a text message he received from where Tom Brady met Giselle! I refuse gossip and hottest celebrity nudes to
Mickey (typos intact): “Look seans an to believe there aren’t legions of straight www.BillyMasters.com. Do you have a
old friend of mine and i didn’t buy his women who are willing to have a quickie resolution I could fulfill? Then e-mail me
performance at all-thought he did an aver- with Antonio. at Billy@BillyMasters.com and I promise
age pretend acting like he was gay beside Anyhoo, I perused the online applica- to get back to you before Sean and Mickey
hes one of the most homophobic people tion and it seems the applicants must be share an “awkward guy moment”! Until
lindsay wagner I kno.” I’m certainly not going to hang
anyone for some mysterious text message
female (of course), single (sure), gor-
geous (surprise), glamorous (OK), refined
next time, remember, one man’s gossip is
another man’s bible.
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