Fabulous Newscast: February 19, 2011
Submitted By: Fabulous Rob on February 19, 2011
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- Narnia Producer Dead at 39
The 39-year-old executive producer of the Chronicles of Narnia trilogy, as well as the author of the Lambda Award-winning novel Hero, was found dead by his partner Thursday, and drugs are suspected as the cause of death. - Rufus Has a Baby
Singer Rufus Wainwright is a father — he, along with his partner Jorn Weisbrodt and Leonard Cohen’s daughter, welcomed Viva Katherine Wainwright Cohen into the world on February 2. - Russian Activist on U.S. Tour
Prominent Russian gay activist Nikolay Alekseyev will undertake a speaking tour of U.S. cities February 26 through March 7. - Sisterhood of the Gay Icons
Besides their permanent status as gay icons and chart-topping musicians, 60 Minutes reveals another similarity between Lady Gaga, Madonna, and Barbra Streisand. - LGBT Groups Protest Minister’s Uganda Ties
LGBT activists and allies will protest minister Lou
Engle’s work with antigay forces in Uganda with a vigil Sunday at his church in Kansas City, Mo. - Trans-Friendly Restrooms Sought in Chi.
Chicago activists are asking business owners to commit to offering gender-variant customers the restroom of their choice. - Amos: Repeal Won’t Cause Loss of Marines
Marine commandant Gen. James Amos, who vocally opposed repealing “don’t
ask, don’t tell,” now says he does not anticipate losing any troops
due to the new policy allowing gay and lesbian personnel to serve
openly. - Lesbian Teen’s Video to Fight Bullying
A Marietta, Ga., teenager comes out on YouTube and sends a powerful message that things get better. - Nashville Clergy Divided on Pro-gay Measure
There’s a bit of discord among Nashville ministers over a proposed ordinance that would require city contractors to comply with antidiscrimination rules, with the pastor of Cornerstone Church (pictured) among the measure’s opponents. - Gaga Talks About Target Partnership
Lady Gaga says her deal with Target requires the chain of stores to
start working with LGBT charity groups and make amends for past
mistakes.
