http://youtu.be/rbWF3wMFaUQ Few public figures have been accused of homophobia more frequently than Eminem — and now he’s coming out as gay, reports the Huffington Post. The rapper is just one of many celebrities who pokes fun of himself with a cameo in the controversial new comedy The Interview. In the clip above, Eminem, whose homophobic…
Despite a record number of states legalizing same-sex marriage, Michael Sam coming out and the very real prospect of a film about a gay mathematician taking home the ‘Best Picture’ prize at the 87th annual Academy Awards, 2014 was filled with reminders that the arc for LGBT civil rights is never a straight line. Brian…
A couple weeks ago President Obama announced his executive action on immigration. During his speech he said, “You can come out of the shadows”. So here I am. I am coming out of the shadows to share with you my experience, my reasons, my struggles and my journey. In my opinion, there is a misconception…
My favorite winter holiday mashup is of two pop icons from distinctly different generations singing a classic Christmas carol. Of course, I’m talking about David Bowie and Bing Crosby’s duet, “Little Drummer Boy/Peace on Earth”. Seriously. Find it on YouTube. You’ll be glad you did. In 1941 an American composer and teacher, Katherine Kennicott Davis,…
LOS ANGELES – Oprah Winfrey speaks exclusively with Michael Sam in his first television interview since being cut from the NFL on a special episode of Oprah Prime airing Saturday, Dec. 27 at 10:30-11:30 p.m. ET/PT on OWN: Oprah Winfrey Network. The interview follows the 90-minute documentary that follows the life of Michael Sam, who…
SAN DIEGO – Feeding the Soul Foundation, a local non-profit that creates concerts for causes, hosted the HoliDAZE show Dec. 20 at the Star Theater in Oceanside, benefiting Rock N’ Roll Camp for Girls Los Angeles—a non-profit empowering young girls through music education to “rock” in life. Surprise host for the evening was award winning,…
Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie have announced their support for their eight-year-old to self-identify as male, reports Pink News. John Jolie Pitt, who was assigned female at birth, asked to be called by that name, and attracted widespread attention when they appeared on the red carpet for Angelina’s film ‘Unbroken, wearing a tuxedo and with…
As the holiday season is only days away the Steam Room Stories guys are getting ready to fully embrace the festive spirit. Chris Reid, Ray Tezanos, Adam Bucci and Josh Wise share their festive decorations before discovering that one of the guys isn’t quite as into Christmas as the others. The discovery of a well-used…
Tylenol’s latest commercial re-imagines one of Norman Rockwell’s most iconic works with a group of diverse families, including a pair of lesbian moms who are raising their children with one partner’s ex-husband and another adult, reports the Huffington Post. Deemed “For What Matters Most,” the new campaign features three modern families, including the Beser Carr…
The upcoming Lifetime film ‘Whitney’ will star Yaya DaCosta as Houston and Yolanda Ross as Robyn Crawford, Houston’s longtime friend, personal assistant and alleged lesbian lover. According to TheWrap, the movie, directed by celebrated actress Angela Bassett, portrays Houston as a woman who was naïve about romantic love and who was perhaps never able to properly…
