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February 22, 2008

Poll says David Beckham is the top choice of gays

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Youth magazine AXM has put together a list of the sexiest men in the eyes of gays across Britain. As ever David Beckham is apparently the man at the top.

Gethin

Number five, Blue Peter presenter Gethin Jones is our favourite from the list.

1. David Beckham
2. Channing Tatum
3. Hayden Christensen
4. Ryan Philippe
5. Gethin Jones
6. Dermot O'Leary
7. Matt Di Angelo
8. James Marsden
9. Alex Pettyfer
10. Gerard Butler

February 17, 2008

Cleveland Browns quarterback denies anti-gay slur accusations

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Cleveland Browns quarterback Brady Quinn is turning out to be one of the hottest young players both on and off the field. This week, however, the 23-year-old stunner has come under some fire after it was reported that he was yelling anti gay slurs and harassing patrons outside of a Cleveland bar. Quinn adamantly denies the accusations, and the Browns are supporting their player.

While at Notre Dame, Quinn was a star player who broke over 36 school records during his four-year tenure. He placed third in the Heisman Trophy race, and was awarded honours as the top college quarterback in the nation.

With high expectations going in to the NFL draft, Quinn was the 22nd over all pick as the third string quarterback for the Browns. This year, he signed a five-season contract reportedly worth over $20 million and made his starting debut in the final game of the season.

On New Year’s Eve, Seth Harris placed a call to 911 and accused the quarterback of harassing gay patrons at a local bar.

The Associated Press reported that Harris told the operator, "There's a group of football players, Brady Quinn from the Browns ... and he's trying to cause a fight. His friends are yelling at all of the gay people that are around here."

Police arrived on the scene outside of La Fogata Grill, and Quinn was seen arguing with 32-year-old Jason Thompson.

by Dylan Vox © 2008 GayWired.com; All Rights Reserved.

January 21, 2008

Beckham is gayest straight man

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Lads mag Maxim has published a list of  "The World's Gayest Straight Guys" on its US website.

Included in the list are David Beckham (because of his penchant for tighty whiteys, apparently), Sarah Jessica Parker's husband Matthew Broderick, and Dave Cook, star of film comedy "Good Luck Chuck."

Also appearing on the list of nine celebrities is actor Jared Leto, who once described himself in interview as "as gay as a goose," and X-Men star Hugh Jackman.

See the full list at:http://www.maxim.com/StupidFun/Terrellowens/slideshow/11489/659.aspx?src=dx18:mtd

January 17, 2008

Basketball snog upsets fans

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Sometimes a kiss is just a kiss, and sometimes it requires an extreme explanation.

This week, columnist Pam Platt, who had posted a picture in the Louisville Courier-Journal of two University of Louisville Cardinal’s basketball players in what looked like a kiss, was forced to explain the photo after numerous complaints from outraged fans.

In a game where the Cardinals basketball team outplayed the Kentucky Wildcats in the annual men's Battle of the Bluegrass, photographer Sam Upshaw Jr. snapped a picture of Card’s Jerry Smith hugging Juan Palacios after an important play.   

The picture was posted as the header for the article about the game, and fans wrote in apparently disgusted by the photo of two men that appeared to be kissing.

In her column explaining the photo, Platt said that some of the responses included, "'Awful,' 'an embarrassment,' 'horrible decision,' 'poor judgment,' 'distasteful,' 'a mystery' and 'shame on you'.”

Now it is not apparent whether the complainers were offended that the magazine seemed to be capitalising on a sensationalized photo, or if they were disgusted by the thought that two men may have accidentally touched mouths in a moment of excitement.

What is clear is that Platt did not feel the need to apologise for the photo as much as she felt the need to explain why it was chosen.

In her follow-up article Platt stated, "What is it about two athletes sharing a moment of physical and emotional closeness in the middle of a big game, in the middle of a basketball court, that puts some people off so much?"

dylan vox

© 2007 GayWired.com; All Rights Reserved.

December 07, 2007

Mrs Beckham reveals bedroom secrets

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Victoria Beckham has finally 'fessed up to what anyone who heard True Stepper's 'Out of Your Mind' already knew.

The poor lass can't sing.

Talking to the American Elle, Posh said: "It became very obvious from the start that I was never going to be the best singer or the best dancer or the best actress. I was never a 'natural'."

Painting a picture of woe, she speaks of being bullied at school and current accusations that she spends all her time shopping - bravely admitting that she could, if she didn't 'work a seven day week'.

Posh also reveals why she holds such fascination, despite this dearth of talent:

"I'm so camp! I'm such a gay man trying to get out. I don't give a fuck what anybody thinks!"

No interview would be complete, of course, without a mention of her husband. "I sleep naked," she reveals. "I'm going to be naked if I'm getting in bed with him every night."

While we're not wholly convinced there's a gay man trying to get out of Posh, there's definitely a few we know who'd like to make their way inside David.

December 03, 2007

Tab tackles trans tryst with rugby hero

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You gotta love the News of the World.

The UK's best-selling newspaper - in fact the best-selling English-language newspaper in the world - was getting its head round trans issues yesterday.

This story has it all - sports stars, pop stars, and a lady with an impressive chest.
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Rugby star Danny Cipriani has been dumped by his Cheeky Girl girlfriend after the NotW revealed that he had bedded Larissa Summers. He was dating the Cheeky one who isn't going out with Lib Dem MP Lembit Opik.

Larissa used to go by the name of Darren. That's the story basically.

Most of the article is actually a surprisingly sympathetic treatment of how Larissa transitioned into a "curvy model," apart from calling her "Darren" practically the whole way through the article.

Of course the reporting of her night of passion with the rugby player is related in true NotW style:

"Last week model Larissa told the News of the World how he booked them into a £150-a-night Ramada hotel room for a night of passion.

"She said: "Danny was all over me and we had fast, frantic sex in about three different positions.              

"It was all over quickly, but it was exciting. He was very dominant and knew exactly what he wanted to do." "

According to the NotW, Danny's not the first "celeb" to be tempted by Larissa's charms - she also had a fling with Big Brother contestant Billi Bhatti.

A "source" told the paper:

"Danny is a big, strapping player and rugby is not known as a very forgiving sport.

"He may well come in for some ribbing over this.

"Anyone can see why he went with Larissa — she is stunning and no one could really tell she used to be a he.

"But the changing room will never be the same again for Danny! He had his fun — now he'll have to face the consequences."

Danny is one of the rising talents of English rugby, and <I>The Times </i> collectively almost wet themselves every time they mention him:

"He can kick beautifully at goal and out of hand, he can defend, he reads the game superbly, he has a deep well of self-belief.

"He is also seriously fast." Yeah, that's what Larissa said ...

November 07, 2007

Gay character not modelled on Becks

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There were rumours David Beckham would appear as a gay character on Desperate Housewives, which were quickly dispelled.

Now, former girl bander Kerry Katona is writing a semi autobiographical book which includes a gay character who is Beckham-esque and who she says has a “real bitch of a wife”.

Katona was part of the marginally successful British girl band Atomic Kitten, but was forced to leave the group after she became pregnant.

She then went on to become a high profiled troubled celebrity a la Britney Spears and starred in I’m a Celebrity, Get Me out of Here!   

After more public scandal, including refusing drug tests for the safety of her children, Katona now works as a columnist for the popular OK! Magazine.


Last year, she published her autobiography about growing up a celebrity, Too Much, Too Young.   

While this second book is supposed to be fictional, Katona claims that there are similarities between the characters and her real life.

In a her column, she made reference to the former Spice Girl and current wife of David Beckham stating,

“Sometimes I find it very hard to understand Victoria Beckham. Her walking out of the Ritz Hotel in Paris was so sad and desperate.”   

The quote was in response to Victoria’s appearance at the Hotel in Paris where Princess Diana was seen leaving moments before her tragic death.


Katona claimed that Posh was deliberately dressed like Princess Di on the day of her death to grab the paparazzi’s attention.

Her new book has a gay character that many believe is based on the world famous footballer, but Katona explained to Now magazine: "I love the Beckhams, so I would never do that!"   

   



Dylan Vox © 2007 GayWired.com; All Rights Reserved.

October 08, 2007

Rugby players do calendar, forget clothing

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If you wanna raise money for a worthy cause, just ask a bunch of hot male athletes to pose naked; it’s guaranteed to do the trick. This year a group of Australian footballers have stripped down to their bare buns and are exposing their parts down under in the 2008 Naked for a Cause calendar that helps raise money for breast cancer research and awareness.

The hottest players in any league have donated their time and bodies to create one of the sexiest calendars available and all of the proceeds go to benefit the McGrath Foundation.

Founded in 2003 by Australian cricketer Glenn McGrath and his wife Jane, the couple realized they could make a difference in the lives of women and their families who were battling breast cancer. The organization helps to place specifically trained breast cancer nurses in rural arrears of Australia and helps raise awareness about the disease.

McGrath suffered from breast cancer and wanted to do something to assist women in the same situation. The foundation holds many different fundraising events throughout the year including football tournaments, lingerie fashion shows, and themed banquet dinners, but the calendar is certainly one of the most provocative and hopefully will be one of their most profitable undertakings.

21-year-old William Zillman, who graces the cover of the calendar with his rock hard abs and perfect pecs, admitted to the Daily Telegraph that he was a little nervous about posing nude, but knew it was going to help a great cause.   

Zillman is just one of 26 footballers covered in mud and nothing else in this vividly hot limited edition 19-month calendar photographed by Pedro Virgil. Why 19 months you ask? When you see the pictures, all of your questions will be answered.   

To order the calendar or for more information about Naked For a Cause click here

WARNING: Seriously distracting images of semi-naked men -  NOT worksafe!

Dylan Vox © 2007 GaySports.com; All Rights Reserved.

September 14, 2007

Robbie and Becks will not play gays

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Sad news from Wisteria Lane. 

It seems that rumours of a gay couple comprising slim singing sensation Robbie Williams and brainbox footie legend David Beckham are destined to remain fantasy.

There had been whisperings that the pair, probably the most famous Englishmen in America at the moment (apart from Trousers Cowell) would be drafted into Desperate Housewives as a pair of homosexual lovers!

But Eva Langoria has gone on record to say that it is not going to happen!

"I talked to Victoria the other day. I told her about that rumour and she was laughing. David had a good laugh out of it. They (Beckham and Williams) are not coming on the show," she said.

However, Wisteria Lane will still be getting a gay couple - actors  Tuc Watkins and  Kevin Rahm are to play Bob and Lee, who leave the big ciy for the burbs.

August 06, 2007

Becks lined up for gay Housewives role

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Ex-Take That star Robbie Williams
and David Beckham are reportedly set to star in Desperate Housewives as a gay couple.   

According to Contactmusic.com, the duo are show creator Marc Cherry's top choices to play the best friends of another gay couple - the latest characters to move into Wisteria Lane.   

Contactmusic.com quotes Cherry saying, "David and Robbie are perfect to star as the new neighbours' best friends; the gorgeous, eccentric couple flown over from Blighty.

"We haven't had that kind of wow for the wives since Jesse Metcalfe left and we want it to cause such a stir when they turn out to be together."

Williams and Beckham both currently reside in Los Angeles.

"David's keen, but though the obvious choice was to work with Tom Cruise, we wanted someone who matches him in height and well, Britishness, so Robbie is the one," Cherry added, reports Showbiz Spy.

"They're both funny, game for a laugh and ridiculously macho, so it should work wonderfully... the English are pitch-perfect for sending themselves up."



Antony Cuesta© 2007. GayWired.com; All Rights Reserved.

July 13, 2007

Americans catch Beckham fever

by Duane Wells

Beckhams
Beckham
-mania is already reaching frantic levels in Los Angeles as Hollywood braces itself for the arrival of its new centerpiece couple.

Honestly, I can’t remember a time when one couple’s move to the United States has been met with such fan fare.

AsW Magazine fetes the photogenic Beckham duo in a flashy spread in its latest issue, NBC is readying a one hour special on Ms. Beckham that will certainly go along way towards introducing the erstwhile pop singer and fashion mannequin to the American pop culture scene.

Now the Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza is offering a series of overnight packages aimed at offering guests a taste of the Beckham’s notoriously high-flying lifestyle.

A $500 (£250) shopping spree on Melrose Avenue, tickets to a sold-out L.A. Galaxy soccer game. unlimited imported beer and a private jet service are all part of the Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza's overnight packages honouring the impending Beckham invasion.

In total, the Omni Los Angeles Hotel is offering three Beckham oriented packages with pricing reflecting a percentage of the British soccer superstar's purported salary and endorsements from the L.A. soccer team:

-- 'Bend It Like the Brits' package for men
-- 'Pampered Little Brit' package for ladies
-- 'Living Large' package

'Bend It Like the Brits' package for men   

Men in search of the ultimate soccer weekend can indulge in this guys' guy package that includes deluxe accommodation in a Junior Suite, L.A. soccer club jersey of choice and two tickets to an L.A. soccer club game. Upon arrival, guests will receive an unlimited supply of imported beer during their stay, $500 gift card to a chic sporting goods store and a bottle of cologne inspired by, of course, David Beckham.

'Pampered Little Brit' package for ladies

While men are enjoying themselves at an L.A. soccer game, women can live the posh lifestyle with a $500 gift card for a shopping spree on Melrose, a gift basket containing skin and hair products and a fragrance also inspired by Mr. Beckham. The stay at the hotel includes deluxe accommodation in a Junior Suite, dinner for two in Noe Restaurant and the Dragonfly Package for two at The Spa at the Omni Los Angeles Hotel at California Plaza.

'Living Large' package

Finally, for those who live or want to live the ultra-glamorous life, the 'Living Large' package includes luxurious accommodations in the Presidential Suite. Guests who book this package will have his and hers high-end French designer luggage delivered to their doorstep before flying round-trip to Los Angeles on a private chartered jet. Upon arrival, guests will find a 24-hour personal assistant, chauffeured service in a luxury automobile, unlimited champagne and caviar, $50,000 luxury designed Italian wardrobe and dinner for two in Noe Restaurant.

All the Omni packages are available beginning July 21, 2007 through November 30,2007.   

If there was ever any doubt that we live in a celebrity-obsessed culture Beckham mania and these Omni hotel packages put them to the rest.


© 2007 Navigaytion.com; All Rights Reserved.

June 28, 2007

Brazil gripped by gay footballer rumour


This nugget is from Popbitch:

"It's not just Britain that's obsessed by  gay footballers.

There's a huge rumour going around media circles in Brazil that a top player in Sao Paulo wants to come out on a TV show, Fantastico, but that his agent and the club are trying to talk him out of it."

We would hazard a guess, but tragically we know nothing about football in Brazil ... do you?

May 23, 2007

WAG wannabe threatens to go gay

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Role model for troubled youth Danielle Lloyd has demonstrated an admirable understanding of the nature of human sexuality in her latest comments to the gentlemen of the press.

Ms Lloyd is notoriously publicity-shy, but cunning journalists managed to coax a few words out of her on the topic of her failed relationships.

The 23-year-old, who was previously linked with 41-year-old former footie ball player Terry Sherringham, has of late been dating another sports star, "Charlton ace" Macrus Bent, 29.

While these liaisons might have led one to assume that Ms Lloyd is heterosexual, it seems that on the strange planet she inhabits such matters not so clear cut.

She told the UK's paper of record, the Daily Star, that she might "become" a lesbian.

Talk us through how one "becomes" a lesbian?

Is it a similar process to "becoming" a low rent trashy Z-list embarrassment?

So, an appearance on Big Brother, a couple of boob jobs, "relationships" only with men who can be easily identified by paparazzi and tabloid audiences -  and a good old dollop of confessional stories leaked to said tabs?

Makes you proud to be British.

BTW, if you want a laugh, check out Danielle's myspace page
The blog is particularly amusing!

This is our favourite entry:

Sunday, April 15, 2007

 

I'M GOING IN HOSPITAL

Hi Everyone, well you may have read in the papers today that I am having a 3rd Boob Job! this is incorrect I am having a lump removed from my breast and they will have to replace my implants from my 1st Boob Job to remove the lump! so please send me your support I won't be online for a while as I have to rest for 2 weeks, but I may get my mum to come on for me and let you know how I am.  She is staying with me for a while to make sure I do everything I should and make sure I don't do anything I should'nt.

Danielle xx

 

May 09, 2007

Onanism as fundraising

Sometimes the press release just says it all ...

May 3, 2007: San Francisco, CA - The Center for Sex and Culture, the
only publicly available, non-profit sex education center in the
United States, is proud to announce the Seventh Annual
Masturbate-a-Thon, Saturday, May 26th in San Francisco, in honor of
National Masturbation Month.  Founded in 2000, the star-studded
Masturbate-a-Thon is like a walk-a-thon but a lot more fun.  Through
individual sponsorships, participants generate revenue in this live
group event for every minute they masturbate or for each orgasm
claimed.  Funds raised will go to supporting the Center of Sex and
Culture's efforts to promote a sex-positive cultural change and
reality.

In the last ten years, human sexuality and sexual education has been
marginalized or all but been eliminated from public and private
school, as well as university curriculum, and replaced with failed
abstinence and faith-based alternative teachings that have resulted
in record increases in teenage pregnancy and abortions, and sexually
transmitted diseases, including VD, Herpes and AIDS.  The Center of
Sex and Culture's mission is to provide non-judgmental, sex-positive
education and support to diverse populations by means of classes,
workshops, social gatherings, cultural events, and practical
skills-building events; to maintain and house these events and
supporting materials and functions; to maintain a publicly-accessible
library and archives; to staff and support this learning environment.

National Masturbation Month was founded in 1995 by San Francisco's
Good Vibrations, a national retailer of sexual aids and adult novelty
items, in the wake of then-Surgeon General Dr. Joycelyn Elders'
firing for stating that masturbation "is perhaps something that
should be taught" when discussing young people's safe sex options.
Elders' statement was both practical and supported by sex-positive
sex educators everywhere.  The folks at Good Vibrations realized that
the conservative factors that booted Elders from office were making
sex less safe and fun by making masturbation seem shameful.  National
Masturbation Month seeks to raise awareness and dispel the shame and
myths associated with the most common and natural of sexual
activities.  The Masturbate-a-Thon became the centerpiece of National
Masturbation Month when it was added to Good Vibrations' slate of
activities in 2001.

Since it's first year, Masturbate-a-Thons have raised over $25,000.00
from over 1,700 pledged participants from six different countries.
Trophies were awarded to stand-out participants and in 2006
participants for Longest Time Spent Masturbating (Male: 8.5 hours and
Female: 6.5 hours), and Most Orgasms (Male: 6 and Female: 49).  For
2007, a new record category has been established: Greatest
Ejaculation Distance.  Internationally recognized, the news about
past Masturbate-a-Thons reached audiences in Spain, Ireland, Austria,
Britain, Germany, China, South Africa, France, Brazil, Ireland,
Australia, and India and in 2006, the best-traveled competitor, and
winner of the "Longest Distance Come to Come" award, came from Hong
Kong.  In 2007, planners expect participants to come from as far away
as Australia.

Who participates in a live Masturbate-a-Thon?  Not surprisingly,
representatives from various sexual communities attend to come for a
cause; the Center for Sex & Culture is arranging this year's
co-sponsorships among gay men's clubs, erotic producers, adult
entertainers, and other sexual adventurers. 

Confirmed celebrity appearances, thus far, for the 2007 Masturbate-a-Thon include adult industry legend and Mistress of Ceremonies Nina Hartley, Genesis Magazine Sex Star Hunt winner Tassy Pink, award-winning lyricist,
playwright and performer Tom Orr, adult performer and proprietor of
Endorphin High School of BDSM Robert Black, and Raging Stallion adult
performer Michael Starr.

The Masturbate-a-Thon is hosted and sponsored by GoodVibrations.com, with website design and live webcast on RedHandedPorn.com.  The Masturbate-a-Thon will take place at The Porn Palace, 415 Jessie Street, in San Francisco, and Kink.com is the live webcast connectivity sponsor.

Separate areas of the Masturbate-a-Thon site spaces will be set aside
for both mixed and single-gender groups.  Only part of the room will
be set aside for the webcast cameras, so less exhibitionistic
attendees can participate somewhat more privately.  This year the
event will feature a news commentary desk, commercials by and for
masturbators, an opera singer, and themed masturbation stages and
sets for men and women.  In addition to the music, there will also be
a video area where spectators can catch the action as it unfolds on
the live video stream.

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photo: lil'bear@flickr
 

May 08, 2007

Gay love advice from Princess M

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Stonewall's fabulous Equality Walk raised nearly £40,000!!

The 10 kilometre romp around the streets of Brighton was very well attended with 100s taking part - among them some celebs!

Mr Gay UK is actually quite pretty in real life .... not a midget as we had assumed ... Antony Cotton is also pretty tall for an actor .... 

Funny anecdote PinkNews.co.uk heard at the drinks reception afterwards ....

Her Royal Highness the Princess Margaret had a considerable number of gay male servants - the Royals like to hire gays apparently ....

Anyway HRH was apparently tiring of hearing one of her manservants moan once again the he could not find a boyfriend, so she imparted the following:

"Picky, picky gets no dickie."

God bless, you Ma'am.

I am sure HRH would have enjoyed the atmosphere in Brighton's Legends Bar after the walk - there were gays all over the place!

May 01, 2007

Nude Beckham excites American gays

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Golden Balls has done it again.

The nude shots of David Beckham that appeared on the internet had us all a bit hot under the collar, so it was disappointing when they turned out to be a cheap forgery.

Now it turns out that the head and pecs of Becks were superimposed onto the lower half of a well-endowed gay porn star. 

David and Victoria are moving to La-la land at the end of his contract with Real Madrid, and critics reckon the naughty pictures could be his key to success in the US.

Apparently US gay magazines are falling over themselves to get pics of Becks in the buff - but if we can't have him, then no-one can, damn it.

A "well-placed internet insider" told The Daily Star: "In a few months, David has gone from a relative unknown in America to the most searched-for star on the internet.

"These pictures are surely the reason why. He's huge now."

You can say that again.

David, seen above modelling a lovely pair of Adidas boots.

April 30, 2007

Chelsea players rate each other

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Ahh how times have changed.

Ten, maybe even five years ago, if you had asked a footballer which one of their team mates they think is hot  you would have got a punch in the nose.

But those metrosexual Chelsea stars have no such qualms.

England captain John Terry told the club's TV station that he reckons that Frank Lampard is the best looking player on the team:

"The girls like him a little bit.  If I was that way I’d see something in him,” he said.

We at PinkNews agree - there's something about Frank. We are that way and we do see something in him.

However, most of the rest of the team, including Lampard himself, picked Carlo Cudicini (pictured)

Those Chelsea lads certainly got good taste in men.

Cudicini is 33, which is about 70 in football years. Still, nice to know he is rated by his pals!

April 26, 2007

Beautiful thing

Latimes

We could go on and on about what a great piece of journalism this is but you know what?

Just read the damn article

April 19, 2007

Silence of the Lambs - Beckham edition

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BEFORE                                                    AFTER

Tourettes sufferer  Gordon Ramsay has played a nasty surprise on Britain's first family.

No, not the Jordan Andres.

Them Beckhams.

The Mirror reports that Dame Victoria Beckham was asked by Ramsay if some lambs could live in her back garden.

She said yes. They were delivered on Monday. Dame Victoria thinks they are adorable.

Gordon forgot to mention to the poshest woman in England that the lambs are to feature in the last episode of his high-concept Channel 4 show The F Word.

As food.

"There was no way she'd have agreed to it had she known and she's less than impressed at the news" a source told The Mirror.

Posh doesn't eat meat. Though I am led to believe that Rebecca Loos does.

photo: conor lawless@flickr.com

March 27, 2007

Thorpe: now gay rumours do bother me

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In August, Ian Thorpe said gay rumours did not bother him.

Known as the ‘Thorpedo‘, he won five Olympic gold medals for Australia, and had high hopes for more glory at the 2008 Beijing games, but retired last year at the age of 24.

Thorpe has been the subject of endless speculation from the Australian press. 

He is an avid follower of fashion and has launched his own jewellery line and fragrance. He also works as an ‘ambassador’ for Armani.

Now he has clarified the position - he is not a  homosexualist.

He spoke candidly to ladies periodical Australian Good Weekend and said categorically that he is not a gay.

"I’m not gay," he said. See, told you.

" I’m lucky that within myself I don’t care enough to get worried or upset over it.”

He said he has been a homo pin-up since he was 15, and is now sick of the constant rumours.

“I don’t think anyone should have to be asked that question. You don’t have to come out and declare you’re straight. It shouldn’t be a big deal today, but people still get hang-ups over it.”

photo: matthew blank@flickr

Brand Beckham Prepares to Pitch America

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It looks like Brand Beckham will make its debut stateside before the man himself.

God among men, David Beckham has not even been snapped buying his first latte in Hollywood, and yet it appears that the savvy Beckham marketing machine is already running at top speed in the US.

As part of what is sure to be only the first of many marketing campaigns designed to position the impossibly gorgeous international soccer giant as America’s most famous sports personality, Beckham recently shot photos for his new lifestyle clothing collection from Adidas.

Predominantly made up of loose-fitting tracksuits and hoodies, Beckham’s Adidas line has a definite hip-hop vibe, which the famous footballer channeled brilliantly judging from the campaign images that have surfaced thus far.

But then again… hip-hop… be-bop… or bell-hop… is it even possible for David Beckham to take a bad photo? Looks like his could sell water on a sinking ship. Which probably explains my sudden interest in soccer and the Los Angeles Galaxy now that I think about it.

© 2007 GayWired.com; All Rights Reserved.
photo: osakasteve@flickr.com

March 05, 2007

Calvin Klein says goodbye to Freddie Ljunberg

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Who says there’s ever a dull moment in fashion? Djimon Hounsou takes it off for Calvin Klein… “Okay…Drop ‘em Djimon!”

There’ll be no DiCaprio, but that’s what they’ll be saying on the set of Djimon Hounsou’s next project.

Taking the place of the scrumptious soccer star Freddie Ljungberg, Oscar-nominated actor Djimon Hounsou is set to be the new face (and body) Calvin Klein Steel, the latest product line from Calvin Klein, Inc.

Look for the diamond cut star of films like Amistad, Gladiator and Blood Diamond to be featured in Calvin Klein’s global print and outdoor campaign for Fall 2007 a la Mark Wahlberg and Travis Fimmel.

Hounsou is only the ninth man to be featured in a Calvin Klein Underwear campaign.
He will also be one of the few African-Americans and the first actor in over a decade to serve as the all-important face of the ubiquitous and extremely popular underwear brand.

© 2007 GayWired; All Rights Reserved.

March 01, 2007

Charlotte Church is with child

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There were rumours last week when the Welsh whirlwind celebrated her 21st birthday with like no drinking and no cigs, yea?

But now singer, hell raiser and TV presenter has confirmed on her lovely website that she is preggers, and that rugby boyo Gavin Henson is the father.

What a lovely present for St David's Day - the Welsh answer to Posh n Becks are with child!

Char's new TV chat show starts on Channel 4 soon!