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Mardi Gras - 2008
2008-03-04 11:09:00
If you were wanting more pics from Mardi Gras Sydney - check out Morgan Carpenter, who has been the photographer for Same Same. See Morgan's site here. Before I click out for the night, below is our very own N.Z safe sex poster boi partying it up at Mardi Gras... Can I just say he's sexier in real life ;-)
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Prince Harry @ War
2008-03-04 10:52:00
Made available Sunday, March 2, 2008, Britain's Prince Harry is seen playing rugby with fellow soldiers during a break in their duties in Helmand province, southern Afghanistan, Feb. 20, 2008. Prince Harry's secret tour of duty, due to last until April, was abruptly ended after a magazine and Web sites disclosed details of his whereabouts. Prince Harry, home from his abandoned military mission to Afghanistan, says he hopes to return to combat zones as soon as possible. [Photo's John Stillwel]

New Study Same-Sex Partners
2008-03-04 10:04:00
A new study show that similarities have been found for same-sex partners and heterosexual couples that are not not single, not married.Jeanine and Nichole Soterwood have made the same emotional and financial commitments as most married couples. They share a name. They have stood before a justice of the peace and exchanged vows. They both own their house and are the parents of a 4-year-old son, Isaac. But one thing about the Soterwoods is clearly not the same. They aren't married, because they can't be. Instead, they are among nearly 109,000 same-sex couples who live together in California - double the number of any other state. The most the Soterwoods could do is register with the state as domestic partners - a step roughly 43,000 California couples have taken, and that the Soterwoods moved specifically from Arizona to do.As the gay marriage issue returns to center stage in California, same-sex registered partners like the Soterwoods have a direct personal stake in the issue. A lo...
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Melbourne Fashion Festival
2008-03-02 23:11:00
L’Oréal Melbourne Fashion Festival - 2008 starts today through to the end of the week, the opening party was at the stunning Government House, as you can see from the picture left - it's an amazing place. Talking of amazing - picture right is my dwarf-like friend, hottie - Anthony Callea at the opening party.From what I've heard, you need to check out the Bond range... Which we should be able to see this week sometime.

Lifesavers With Pride
2008-03-01 11:42:00
Were only half way through the floats (So exciting) - One would think this would of been the hottest floats - Lifesavers With Pride ! Check out their blog and also their flickr site where it has some sweet pics.

Mardi Gras underway in Sydney
2008-03-01 11:14:00
The traditional dykes on bikes began the parade up Oxford Street to the cheers of around 300,000 spectators. They were followed by members of the original 1978 march before gay and lesbian life savers began dancing up the parade route alongside a fire truck, a small yacht and several moving dance floors.Among the 150 floats are a number of political groups, including same sex equality activists and political party. But for many people here the extravagant costumes and an array of loud brightly coloured floats are all part of a very large party. An international contingent of revellers is also joining the parade with people coming as far as the United States and Europe to be in Sydney .Organisers say this year's parade is the biggest in Mardi Gras ' history and is a time to reflect on the progress that has been made and the challenges still ahead.[source]

Mardi Gras - How Far We've Come
2008-03-01 10:30:00
Where ever you are I hope your loving the 30th Mardi Gras , it's hard to believe the people who are marching from Pastors, Federal Police, the people of 1978, kids and their parents and even the Defense Force. While I'm listening and watching I'm starting to get a better understanding of how far the GLBT community has come since 1978. Wow just amazing.

Mardi Gras Live Streaming
2008-03-01 08:57:00
If your wanting live streaming for the 30th Mardi Gras go here to Joy FM... click on listen - (if you can keep the bandwidth low as you can)
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30th Mardi Gras Start Now.
2008-03-01 08:30:00
If you are in Sydney - awesome! If you are anywhere else in the world you can stream Mardi Gras to hear what is happening as it happens link coming in next post.
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Mardi Gras To Be The Best Ever
2008-02-29 22:51:00
This story from SMH also check out some of the floats to watch for.Mardi Gras to outstrip all othersOrganisers of Sydney's Gay and Lesbian Mardi Gras say tonight's event will be the biggest ever, with 10,000 people taking part in the parade.Crowds of up to 300,000 people are expected to line the central city route to watch the procession of themed floats, drag queens and many more costumed and flesh-revealing revellers.Up to 80 military personnel and defence force employees are expected to march for the first time as the internationally renowned gay pride event marks its 30th anniversary.The head of New Mardi Gras, Marcus Bourget, said the event had achieved a great deal since the first parade in 1978."Mardi Gras has had its fair share of ups and downs so to achieve the 30th anniversary is a huge milestone for us," Mr Bourget told ABC Radio.But it retained much of its original political message, he said."Mardi Gras is all about the festival and it's all about telling Australia ou...

2nd Annual National Underwear Day Brazil
2008-02-29 22:03:00
Pictures from the 2nd Annual National Underwear Day, which took place in Brazil on Wednesday. All images Source Finíssimo.

Massive crowds expected for Mardi Gras
2008-02-29 21:41:00
Our Freedom Your FreedomOrganisers say tonight's gay and lesbian Mardi Gras parade in Sydney will be the biggest in the 30-year history of the event.Almost 10,000 people will head up Oxford Street on 150 floats tonight, three decades after the original protest march for gay rights.Organisers are expecting more than 300,000 people to watch tonight's parade.The head of New Mardi Gras, Marcus Bourget, says a lot has been achieved since 1978."Mardi Gras has had its fair share of ups and downs so to achieve the 30th anniversary is a huge milestone for us," he said.Mr Bourget says the modern Mardi Gras retains much of its original political message."Mardi Gras is all about the festival and it's all about telling Australia our stories, our lives, and showing Australia that our love is not a second class love and shouldn't be treated as such," he said."So it's all about compassion, understanding and acceptance, so I think they're universal values."Among the marchers tonight will be ga...

Oxford Street - Mardi Gras
2008-02-29 10:26:00
We take a look at the forthcoming Sydney Mardi Gras parade which takes place this coming Saturday. We visit Oxford Street down where the parade will proceed. It will be an extra special Mardi Gras this year as it is 30 years since the first parade took place back in 1978.

Christan Pastors - In Sydney Mardi Gras
2008-02-27 20:22:00
This has got to be a first for Sydney Mardi Gras - They have got Christian Pastors in the parade. This has bought mixed reactions from people - as you can imagine! Just to add to the politics their have been 100 Christian pastors who have signed an apology for their lack of welcome to gay community.I've pasted a number of links here that you might wanna check out.100 Revs - Christan Pastors ApologizeShould Pastors be apologizing? - ABC // Hear the MP3For the first time, military personnel and Christian ministers will take part in Sydney's Mardi Gras festival.

Mardi Gras : : On The Way To Sydney
2008-02-25 22:16:00
This coming Saturday is Sydney 's 30 Mardi Gras . Already people are leaving for Sydney! The above pink flight is from New York to Sydney. The flight put on by Air New Zealand. My home air line getting the flight on!

Gary Busey Is An Arse
2008-02-25 15:46:00
Gary Busey was interviewed by an 11-year-old girl from Starzlife.com outside of an Oscar after-party and he was taking no shit. The girl asked him about young celebrities and Gary's brain sort of went haywire and he kept telling the girl to speak up and he didn't understand the question. When the words finally registered in his brain he immediately became the poet he is and went on and on about how Britney Spears, Lindsay Lohan and Paris Hilton aren't celebrities. He went on to say that, "Paris is a pathological liar in terms of what the heck she says on Larry King and what she doesn't do when she says it. That's a shameful thing." Gary is the truth teller of all truth tellers! I agree with everything that comes out of his dried up coke mouth. The girl also asked him to give her a website a shout out and Gary said he doesn't give shout outs.
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Model Alex Loomans & Photographer Geoff Barrenger
2008-02-24 01:48:00
For your weekend: Earlier this year the lovely male model Alex Loomans, did this editorial with Brazilian photographer Geoff Barrenger for Sir Magazine. I love his work here... so relaxed.
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Browsing History
2008-02-23 19:57:00
I was going through my history of the previous week, and this is some of the stuff I was checking out. Hayden Christensen will make us wonder if he is gay... (well I don't care if you are) he was recently the cover of details magazine. Have you seen the his new movie yet? Towleroad covered it check out the pics here and the video here.I didn't realise the French were skinner. Just I had never had thought about it. Mind you anything that sounds French or has a French accent is so sexy anyways... Go here to see why the French can eat anything and still not get fat.You have to check this out - Perez covers the latest saga's from Big Brother - America. Amanda, who is hypoglycemic, collapsed after not getting enough nutrition. And then she started having seizures! And it was all caught on the live feeds! Other houseguest Allison ended up having to go to in the ambulance too. Apparently Allison had a severe allergic reaction to something she ate and she started getting hives, her ...
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So You Think You Can Dance (AUST) - Rhys
2008-02-23 09:33:00
This guy is such a darling! Just an amazing guy. If you haven't seen Rhys yet you should! He did a brilliant performance the other night... when I get I'll post it here. In the mean time check him out here in episode 2. And below that some of his biography. His my Myspace here.If dance is about an entertainment factor, Rhys Bobridge's is smashing through the roof. Where to start with this absolutely fabulous Adelaide-born, Melbourne-based dancer? The fact he jokes that when he was born, he fell out of his mother and into the splits? What about fave colours listed as neon yellow and electric purple? Nah, let's go with what he reckons are his weaknesses; vanity ('I never met a mirror I didn't like') and anyone with a cheeky smile and a killer bod.With this performer in the Top 20, rest assured: hilarity will ensue. Rhys, 26, started his career as a child model at age five for the agency Mostly Kids, where he worked on fashion shoots, TV commercials and runway shows.He stu...
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Is This Zac Efron?
2008-02-23 09:30:00
Some guys just wish he was gay... but either way... I wish people would leave him alone he's just feeling the love as straight guys do? What do you think?
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Sydney Mardi Gras - One Week
2008-02-23 00:11:00
With only one week to go the 30th Mardi Gras is going to go off... check out the site here. Also stay tuned for pictures and updates building up to next weekend and on the weekend!To get your weekend started - we have CJ from Ethan James Please check out his site. Pictures courtesy of DNA.
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If You Really Give A Shit
2008-02-22 21:12:00
Lindsay Lohan presents for Dolce & GabannaWino really needs to work on her housekeeping skillsHollywood stars might have hepatitisWill Natalie Portman drop cloth again?Gwyneth Paltrow is back in LondonShannon Elizabeth is dancing goodness? Say what?More marriage rumors for Janet JacksonCelebs and their pretty pecsJennifer Lopez had an emergency C-SectionGet the look: last chance to wear tightsShia LaBeouf likes going commandoSalma Hayek thinks J.Lo will be a ?great? momJimmy Eat World and Paramore announce spring tour datesA fourth season of Prison Break? Say it ain?t so!
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The Sarah Connor Chronicles : : Brian Austin Green
2008-02-22 03:53:00
If your not watching, you should be! The above pics are from Terminator: The Sarah Connor Chronicles ... I'm loving the program and same with my friends that have seen it... not that it's on here in New Zealand yet... but I managed to check it out early. In the above pic is Austin Green in the flesh? He has appeared naked along with a couple of strangers in the brand new series. You can go here and see the site.

DNA #98
2008-02-22 01:27:00
Introducing to you to this month's cover model, Chris Rockway. He's famous for his performances on a certain website where he identifies as straight but makes a living from getting, er, busy with the other blokes. Late last year he told us he'd never want to be at the bottom of the pack - you get our drift - but just before Christmas he did! Twice. With two different blokes. (What a thoughtful Christmas gift!) So DNA caught up with him again to get all the details, and this issue he spills the beans. See more here!

This Weekend!
2008-02-21 04:26:00
Some of the places to be this weekend would have be the Hero Party... If it was anything like the Salvation Party - it ought be hot. Also if your into beer check out below.This annual pride event which is in it's 18th yr... is always one of the most festive and colourful nights of the year and in 2008 the glamorous Hero Party will be held at Auckland's most majestic venue - The Civic, The Edge.Renowned for its flamboyant and spectacular shows, the 2008 party will be no different... nothing has been given away at this stage, but needless to say the shows will be sensational!And it won't just be the shows that are sensational! Party-goers can expect some of New Zealand's best production at the Hero Party thanks to M2 Events. There will be intelligent lighting, stunning full-colour laser lighting and Psyklonic mirrored objects, as well as big-screen visuals and other surprises.Confirmed DJs are Paul Goodyear (Barcelona), Dan Murphy (Sydney), Ruby (Sydney), Stephen Simpson (Sydney)...
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Brit Awards 2008 : : Winners
2008-02-21 02:19:00
The Osbourne Family hosted the Brit Awards in London tonight. Sir Paul McCartney was presented with the "Outstanding Contribution to Music Award" before he performed a medley of his hits.Kylie Minogue won for "Best International Solo Act."Mika won for "Best British Breakthrough Artist." He also performed with singer Beth Ditto. Take That won "Best Single" for their song "Shine." The Arctic Monkeys won two awards for "British Group of the Year" and "Best British Album." Mark Ronson won for "Best Male Solo," making it a first in Brit Awards history to award a non-singing performer this trophy.Ronson also made a duet performance with Amy Winehouse. Rihanna brought down the house with her performance.Leona Lewis was the biggest upset of the night. Lewis had the biggest-selling UK single of 2007 and went home empty handed despite having four nominations.AND Kanye West didn't show at the awards ceremony to pick up his trophy for "International Male Artist." Kelly Rowland appeared to ...
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American Idol : :David Archuleta
2008-02-20 23:16:00
Here's an Amercian Idol Spoiler so don't watch it if you don't want to know. David Archuleta has such a good spirit about him... so genuine and humble, check out his latest performance. I don't like the song.. but his voice is brilliant!
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Gig: Rock 2 WGTN
2008-02-20 07:58:00
Rock 2 WGTN Easter 2008 will see Wellington explode with some of the greatest legendary bands on the planet in a two-day double concert programme at the Westpac Stadium.After the announcement of KISS - we can now confirm that OZZY OSBOURNE, LORDI, ALICE COOPER, WHITE SNAKE and POISON will also be gracing the stage at the 2 day festival in Easter 2008! This is set to be huge. Wellington's Oscar-winning Weta Workshop has been drafted in to create special effects for the giant rock festival, that would include stage design for the whole festival, as well as developing a theme that has not yet been revealed.ANNOUNCEMENTS 80s glam rock band POISON is the final international act confirmed, playing as the big opening band of Sunday night. Called everything from ?glam rock, ?hair band?, ?hair metal?? Poison is synonymous with classic 80?s power rock. Original members Bret Michaels, C.C. DeVille, Bobby Dall and Rikki Rockett are back together and rockin? as good as they ever have. ...
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Counting Down Hero Party
2008-02-19 06:56:00
Counting down to the HERO Party 2008 By Matt Akersten - 18th February 2008 Paul Goodyear from Barcelona Since 1991, Auckland's HERO Party has been the Queen City's biggest gay night of the year. It's moved around a lot - from Princes Wharf, to the Epsom Showgrounds, to the Auckland Town Hall (bathed in pink, with a rainbow flag on top!), to Studio/Galatos, to the St James Theatre? and now for 2008, the party heads into Queen Street's grand old lady The Civic on Saturday 23 February. As usual, lots of different experiences will be offered up to please as many diverse partygoers as possible. There will be seven international DJs, multiple dance zones, tons of local talent, an outdoor smoking area and a separate women's space. Party-goers can also expect stunning full-colour laser and intelligent lighting, ...
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Gig: Westlife
2008-02-19 06:34:00
After fourteen UK No.1 singles and more than 36 million records sold worldwide, the biggest selling pop act of the last 10 years, WESTLIFE, triumphantly announce they will perform in NZ for the very first time.The all-boy band, who has dominated the charts since 1999 when they released Flying Without Wings, will appear in Christchurch, Wellington and Auckland in May.WESTLIFE is a cultural phenomenon and after a decade of hits, they are still at the top of their game and continue to surprise and astound in equal measure.As well as all their hits including Seasons in the Sun and Swear It again, they will feature songs from their latest album "Back Home" when they perform in three fabulous New Zealand venues.As a special gift to their New Zealand fans in celebration of their debut tour, Westlife will be releasing a NZ only edition of their "best of" album featuring all their greatest hits. "We are ecstatic to have such an amazing band coming here," says promoter Patrick Smith. "We advi...