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Ladyboys to compete for shoes

PRs are not known for their subtlety at the best of times, but you would have thought even they would have shied away from publicising a Ladyboy beauty contest with the slogan “Are You Tarzan Or Are You Jane?”

Worthy of The Sun. There is a jungle theme, but still.

For a mere £27, you can attend this carnival of Ladyboy glamour, and savour the swimsuit, evening wear and creative costumes rounds to find out who will be crowned Madame Mango Tree 2007.

It is the fifth year this competition has taken place at Mango Tree restaurant which, we are told,

“Like its parent restaurant back in Bangkok, offers exquisite Thai cuisine in a modern, stylish venue, an offering so authentic even Ladyboys are being embraced by Belgravia.”

Yes, EVEN Ladyboys.

The winner gets a return ticket to Thailand and a pair of shoes by Jimmy Choo. 

The event is on Sunday 9th September at Mango Tree.

Two Dannii Minogue lesbian stories

Yes, two Dannii stories in one day - must be some sort of record.

The Sydney Morning Herald is reporting that Kylie's younger sister is "embroiled" in a new "scandal" - namely that an eight-year-old video of Danni snogging a lesbian in a pop video has appeared on YouTube.

"She made the video for a Gay Pride event, because she believes very strong that people should be able to love whoever they want," an 'unnamed source' told the paper

"She won't be happy to discover people are using it to try to encourage lesbian rumours."

Meanwhile, back in the UK, DigitalSpy reports that more lesbian images of the lady who sang This Is It are causing her trouble.

She did the saucy snaps for the News of the World and now she wants them back.

DigitalSpy quotes Ms Minogue: "I was totally set up.

"It woke me up to the fact that there are some creepy, nasty people out there willing to do anything take advantage of someone famous."

Isn't it though.

Of course, this rash of Danni-related stories has nothing to do with the fact that she has just begun a stint as one of the judges on ITV show X Factor. Nothing whatsoever.

Michael Ball to star in Hairspray

Camp comedy musical Hairspray is coming to London's West End.

All round family entertainer Michael Ball will be taking the drag role of Edna Turnblad, played in the 1988 movie by the iconic Divine and in the 2007 version by John Travolta. 

Morose-looking comedian Mel Smith will be taking the role of Wilbur Turnblad. Smith is probably best-known as the comedy partner of mountain enthusiast Griff Rhys-Jones. Check out the clip below.

Mel is the one on the left, by the way.

Hairspray will begin previews at the Shaftesbury Theatre in London on 11th October.

That Michael Ball has done it all.

Presented This Morning. Had a number 2 hit. Starred in lots of West End shows. Represented the UK in the Eurovision Song Contest and, in the finest traditions of our country, came second.

Love it. Check out his official fan club here!

Borat's gay T-shirt

Actor Sacha Baron-Cohen - now a worldwide star thanks to his comedy character Borat -  has amused tabloid hacks by wearing a t-shirt emblazoned with the words "Sorry girls - I'm gay."

It is funny because, you see, he actually isn't gay!

He even got a lady pregnant - his girlfriend, Isla Fisher, to be exact.

Isla, who some of you may remember from her star turn in soap opera Home And Away, also starred in Hollywood movies The Wedding Crasher and Scooby Doo,

It is thought she bought the t-shirt to ward off female admirers of the hirsute comic.

I don't see it myself, but I guess some people are into that bear look.

Their baby is due pretty soon judging by Isla's bump!

She and Baron-Cohen are engaged and she seems to be very happy with life.

It was not all fun for Isla though - at one point she had to tour the UK in the musical Summer Holiday - with Darren Day!!

See the gay t-shirt here!

Kanye laughs off gay rumours

Chart-topping rapper Kanye West has complained that people now think he is gay after he made comments calling for an end to rap homophobia.

Kanye has no regrets about speaking out against  gay hate in hip-hop music.

That's all well and good but Kanye, who made his comments in 2005,  admits he still wouldn't feel comfortable socialising in a gay club, an attitude he attributes to his upbringing in Chicago, Illinois.

According to femalefirst.co.uk, the 30-year-old said, "Speaking out against hip-hop homophobia, some people were like 'Oh, Kanye must be gay! Look at the way he's dressing! And why would he speak about it? He's a gay rapper.'

"And my whole point is, I wouldn't have spoke on that if I was gay or if I was in the closet. I would have stayed so far away from it.

"And I'm still homophobic myself to a certain extent. You know, I wouldn't go to a gay parade and feel comfortable. I wouldn't ever go to a gay club or something and just be chillin' and grab a drink.

It all sounds just a tad hypocritical. Kanye goes on to say:

"Where I came from, Chicago, being black and being a hip-hop artist, we used to really disrespect gay people. And the thing is, we can't get close to them with a 10-foot pole. And I realised, 'Wow, how ignorant has this been".

"It's being in the entertainment world, I meet so many different gay people who are actually nice people."

Thanks mate.

photo: S Affandi@flickr.com

 

People who require a slap

Today that ridiculous woman Janet Street Porter, clearly desperate to fill her column in The Independent, told her readers that Vladimir Putin, pictured topless while on holiday:

"wouldn’t look out of place in Attitude magazine, further proof that he realises his current iconic status in the gay community."

What? Are you on drugs or something? Putin, who happily presides over one of the most homophobic government in eastern Europe? Putin, who regularly insists that gay people are bad for Mother Russia?

According to Janet, we all spend hours lusting over him. What a silly moo she is - perhaps she was trying to be funny - it's hard to tell with her journalism.

I actually think she is serious though - it must be agony to have an empty page in front of you and have to fill it up somehow - here are some other profound thoughts about Putin from Janet's column:

"Can you name any other head of state who would have the sheer chutzpah to be photographed topless? The fact that he’s holding his fishing rod incorrectly proves that the Russian leader fully intended this shot to be a contender for pin-up of the year.

"The guy clearly waxes his chest, and only a chap very confident of his masculinity would reveal such a foible. "

Had enough yet? There is more, and brace yourself, it gets worse.

"Putin is a Judo black belt, but his body is verging on the fleshy. Is he auditioning for an action movie, or what? Matt Damon better watch out …"

Watch out for what Janet? The Putin Ultimatum? Whatever she is on, I want some.

We would show you the picture in question, but obviously as  a work-safe site we couldn't have topless Russian leaders appear on our pages - where would it all end?

Nude Stalins? Erotic Andropovs?  If you are brave,  you can see the picture here.

Be warned, he has moobs.

BBC buys hot jock drama

BBC Three has acquired the UK rights to Greek, the ABC Family original series which focuses on US college life and the social minefield that is the Greek system of fraternities and sororities.

It's got hot gay jocks in it too. First episode sees hockey player Calvin (above) sneaking out of a frat house having just had sex with cutie pledge Heath (below).

Scroll down to watch some clips chronicling their romantic progress - awww!


It seems their lust develops into something more as the season unfolds.

Yes, gay inter-racial relationships from ABC's family division.

The Beeb press release explains:

20 one-hour episodes, licensed to the BBC by Disney-ABC International Television, tell the story of Rusty (Jacob Zachar) who is determined to make his college experience more exciting than his high school years, which he spent with his head buried in the books.

His answer: no more geek, he's going Greek. But he faces one small obstacle… his sister... Casey (Spencer Grammer), already ensconced as a college siren and not too keen on having her younger brother invade her world, is a high achiever and already at the top of her game.

The last thing she needs is her nerdy younger brother coming in and messing it all up.

Danny Cohen, Controller, BBC Three, said: "I'm delighted to have Greek as part of our BBC Three drama offering.

"It brings a very different kind of flavour to the channel, and is a further enrichment of the drama plans we're developing for the channel, including the pilots announced last month."

Jim Brehm, Senior Vice President, Sales, Disney-ABC International Television EMEA, added: "Greek has created a buzz in the international TV market right from launch, and we're looking forward to working with BBC Three to launch the series to the UK."

Rosie O'Donnell gives verbal

TV star Rosie O-Donnell was subjected to a furious homophobic verbal assault by a biker who accused her of driving at him.

The talk show host describes the incident, which took place during a vacation O'Donnell is taking with her partner in Miami, Florida, on her blog www.rosie.com.

She claims she was driving out of a parking lot after dinner on Saturday  when, "Along came a bald screaming infuriated man, it's always a man I tell ya...

"As I buckled my belt he ran towards (our) car angry, 'My motorcycle blah blah'.

"(I said) 'chill dude - we didn't touch it.'

"This apparently did not calm him down, however, and soon there was name-calling. He got madder, pupils big - snorting like a dragon: 'Fucking lesbians'. He screamed the trump card.

"And we are supposed to cower, to fall to our knees ashamed.

"Not good enough. Unworthy. Not tonight Mr bald muscle man with a pimped out hog, not tonight. I stood up in the front seat hands above my head smiled and yelled 'CORRECT SIR - FUCKING LESBIAN!!!'

"He stormed back to his table right there in the Lincoln Mall."

GO ROSIE!

When PRs don't pay attention

It did actually make me laugh out loud.

Check out the first line of this press release, sent to PinkNews.co.uk, the UK's leading GAY news website:

"Whether you want to pull the birds, impress your mates or nail that interview, the Morphy Richards Male Grooming Guide will tell you how to go from messy caveman to hot metrosexual."

Get this - it includes tips on WASHING yourself and how to WASH and IRON your clothes.



It's hilarious - and make us laugh so much we will even tell you where to get your own copy - just call 0870 060 2614.

Though we have to say it pales into insignificance next to this gem sent to PinkNews.co.uk earlier this year:

"On behalf of the Antigua & Barbuda Tourist Office, we would like you to invite you to join us for a rum punch and some Antiguan nibbles with music by Dread & the Baldhead (featuring Antiguan cricketing legends Richie Richardson on guitar and Curtly Ambrose on bass) on Friday 22 June at the private members only club - Hedges & Butler - just off Regent Street, London

"This informal evening begins at 6.30pm and will be a great opportunity for all to catch up over a rum punch or two and enjoy the music."

Yea, that all sounds lovely - just one problem - homosexuality is illegal in Antigua & Barbuda.

Silly PR people.

From the 2007 ILGA report into homophobic laws of the world:

Bi Angelina is now all Brad

There are reports that Angelina Jolie’s lesbian inclinations have waned since being with Brad Pitt.

She has reportedly told French magazine Public: "I have never hidden my bisexuality.

"But since I've been with Brad, I abandoned women. Now there is no room for that or S&M in my life."

In reference to her husband, she said Brad “lets me talk to whomever I want, he has complete blind faith in me."

Brad Pitt and Angelina Jolie met on the set of <I>Mr & Mrs Smith</I> and married in 2005. They have since adopted four children.

Jenny Shimizu, a former lesbian lover, has doubted the claims in an interview with the News of the World. She stated that Jolie "loves danger and dabbling in the dark side.

"Angelina is an unbelievable lesbian lover. That's where she gets her kicks - not playing happy families with one man."

Brad said last year that he will not be marrying Ms Jolie until all Americans, including the gay and lesbian ones, have the same rights. Love you! 

Why can't he be the bi one? Oh well.