Stars Come Together to Support Gay Marriage
Posted on Jun 25, 2009 @ 06:51AM - Add a comment
Celebrities were on hand for a special NO H8 campaign photo shoot in North Hollywood, California on Wednesday. NO H8 was founded in order to counter Proposition 8, the exclusionary ballot initiative passed in California last November that banned same sex marriages.
Season six American Idol runner up, Blake Lewis, was eager to lend his name to the cause, and was brought to the shoot by fellow Idol'er from season four, Mikalah Gordon.
Obama White House Names June LGBT Pride Month
Posted on Jun 02, 2009 @ 04:13PM - Add a comment
After staying mum on gay marriage through the upholding of California's Proposition 8, the Obama White House has spoken out--sort of.
Yesterday, the President issued a proclamation saying that June 2009 would be Pride Month for the Lesbian, Gay, Bisexual and Transgender community--by far a most advanced move for an American President.
The language of the announcement seems to confirm, however, Obama's support of civil unions over the right to marry.
"My Administration has partnered with the LGBT community to advance a wide range of initiatives...these measures include enhancing hate crimes laws, supporting civil unions and Federal rights for LGBT couples."
Read the full release here.
EXCLUSIVE INTERVIEW: Drew Barrymore - "I Don't Want To Live In A World Where Prop 8 Exists!"
Posted on May 27, 2009 @ 02:06PM - Add a comment
A passionate Drew Barrymore was among the celebrities joining thousands of people marching in West Hollywood Tuesday night in protest of the California Supreme Court's decision to uphold Proposition 8, the constututional amendment that bans same-sex marriage.
Click here to see our photo gallery: "The Prop 8 Protest in Pictures"
Barrymore --speaking exclusively to RadarOnline.com -- said "I don't want to live in a world where Prop 8 exists." The outspoken star also told us she was raised by gay men and women. "It's who I am." Said Drew: "You cannot define a family.. I will fight for as long as it takes."
EXCLUSIVE: Stars Rally Against Prop 8 Ruling
Posted on May 27, 2009 @ 07:34AM - Add a comment
A host of stars -- including Drew Barrymore, Emmy Rossum, Sophia Bush, Eliza Dushku and Kelly Osbourne -- joined thousands of people marching in West Hollywood Tuesday night in protest of the California Supreme Court's ruling to uphold Prop 8, the constitutional amendment to ban same-sex marriage.
Click here to see our photo gallery: "The Prop 8 Protest in Pictures"
Speaking to RadarOnline reporter Ben Aaron, Drew Barrymore urged people to "live and let live."
EXCLUSIVE: Celebs React To Prop 8 Ruling In California
Posted on May 26, 2009 @ 03:09PM - Add a comment
The controversy over gay marriage has divided America and divided Hollywood as well.
Click here to see our photo gallery of openly-gay celebs who have married their partners
While some celebrities -- including Miss California Carrie Prejean --spoke out against same-sex marriage, other celebs were vocal in their opposition to Proposition 8, the consititional amendment that bans gay marriage in California.
Now that the California Supreme Court has upheld Prop 8, stars who support gay marriage are once again weighing in.
Melissa Etheridge issued this statement to RadarOnline.com:
"So, will anyone be sleeping better tonight? Those full of hate and fear will surely be disappointed that 18,000 same sex couples will be living in wedded bliss, kissing their spouses goodnight, checking off those little ' married ' boxes on all those forms we fill out nowadays. That’s really going to drive them crazy. Then there are those of us like me who still dangle in ' domestic partnership. ' We can adopt our own children, but we can’t bring our partners who might be citizens from out of the country, here. We can’t file joint tax returns. I could go on. Who will be happy tonight? How do I explain this to my children? Well, you know Ellen? She is married but Mommy and I are not. That is liberty and justice for all? I am hopeful as I see more and more states turn to the inevitable future of equality, California will get there. Change takes time. "
Lance Bass said: “The decision to uphold Prop 8 is deeply disappointing. I can only hope to one day live in a country that grants equal rights, opportunity, and freedom to all citizens.”
Reichen Lehmkuhl --the former Air Force officer who won season four of the reality game show The Amazing Race with his then-partner Chip Arndt -- told RadarOnline.com:
"This is yet another sad day for our state and our country, on which we’ll look back in shame, forever. I held some hope that today’s CA Supreme Court ruling would NOT uphold the discriminatory amendment known as Proposition 8, denying equal marriage rights to the LGBT community of our great state. I believe that Proposition 8 was born from misinformation, mis-education, and, ultimately, fear. My hope was that we would at least maintain our current 18,000 California LGBT marriages of love and commitment, which we did. I fear this ruling will delay the positive political momentum shown nationally in recent months, toward the non-discrimination of our LGBT citizens. However, overall we continue to make steady progress, which I find reassuring. I believe in the good nature of Californians and Americans, in general, to find it unacceptable to recognize two classes of citizens. I know that, eventually, everyone will see the light, understand that this issue is about equality for all, and that we will do the right thing to accept, love, and support each other in all forms of equal rights.”
(Photo: Wenn)
Governator Weighs In on Prop 8 Ruling
Posted on May 26, 2009 @ 01:46PM - Add a comment
California Governor Arnold Schwarzenegger believes the legalization of gay marriage will be back but he stands by Tuesday’s state Supreme Court ruling upholding Proposition 8.
"While I believe that one day either the people or courts will recognize gay marriage, as governor of California I will uphold the decision of the California Supreme Court,” he said in a statement. “Regarding the 18,000 marriages that took place prior to Proposition 8's passage, the court made the right decision in keeping them intact. I also want to encourage all those responding to today's court decision to do so peacefully and lawfully.''
Click here for a look at the gay celebrities who have been able to tie the knot
(Photo: PR Photos)
