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Lesbians and gays see a more accepting society
A sweeping new study of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans finds that the overwhelming majority believe society has grown more accepting over the last decade — and will continue to do so in the decade to come. Yet many said they...
Tags: Civil Rights, Barack Obama, Marriage, Religion and Belief, Minority Groups
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Same-sex marriage may overshadow other LGBT issues, poll finds
As Americans await Supreme Court rulings tied to same-sex marriage, a sweeping new study of gay, lesbian, bisexual and transgender Americans finds some fear that the battle over marriage has drawn too much attention away from other problems they face....
Tags: Barack Obama, Marriage, Religion and Belief, Minority Groups, Same-Sex Marriage
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The Sunday Conversation: Michael Shannon can be such a bad guy
Actor Michael Shannon's recent high-profile run of villains turns to Superman's nemesis, General Zod, in Warner Bros.' "Man of Steel," opening June 14. Shannon, 38, lives in Brooklyn with actress Kate Arrington and their daughter, Sylvia. Do you...
Tags: Portia de Rossi, Celebrities, Al Capone, Watchmen (movie), Man of Steel (movie)
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Farewell to the Palms, a bar — and a home — in West Hollywood
I remember the first time I walked into the Palms. It was late and packed; there were women everywhere, and the music was blaring. Through the haze of smoke, I could just make out the DJ booth in the back as the crowd moved to the beat of the music....Tags: Gays and Lesbians, Minority Groups, Music, Entertainment, Social Issues
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Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi buy Montecito mansion
Talk-show host Ellen DeGeneres and her wife, actress Portia de Rossi, have bought a 13-acre estate in Montecito that had been listed at $26.5 million. The purchase price has not yet appeared in the public record. The restored Tuscan-style villa and...
Tags: Portia de Rossi, Entertainment Events, Robin Williams, Homes, Celebrities
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Last call at WeHo's last lesbian bar
On Sunday night at West Hollywood's last lesbian bar, Cyndi Lauper's "Girls Just Want to Have Fun" blared over the speakers. Dozens of women stood outside the Palms on Santa Monica Boulevard, hugging old friends and escaping from the heat inside the...
Tags: Proposition 8 (California, 2010), Business, Minority Groups, Los Angeles Police Department, Melissa Etheridge
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Mariah Carey officially exits 'American Idol'
This post has been updated. See the note below for details.Mariah Carey is officially done with “American Idol.” While rumors of her expected departure from the singing competition have been widespread, reps for the singer confirmed her exit Thursday afternoon via Twitter. The glitzy pop icon will...Tags: Jennifer Lopez, Mariah Carey, Radio Industry, Simon Cowell, Music
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Jennifer Aniston reunites with 'Friends' co-stars on 'Ellen'
Jennifer Aniston joined Ellen DeGeneres as guest co-host Wednesday on "The Ellen DeGeneres Show." To prepare for the gig, she went to the house of former co-star Matthew Perry with cameras in tow to ask for advice. What she got was a mini "Friends"...
Tags: Friends (tv program), The Ellen DeGeneres Show (tv program), Jennifer Aniston, Go On (tv program), Brad Pitt
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Ellen DeGeneres drops millions on Montecito mansion
Ellen DeGeneres and Portia de Rossi have bought a 13-acre estate in Montecito that had been listed at $26.5 million. The purchase price has not yet appeared in the public record. The restored Tuscan-style villa and gardens has undergone years and...
Tags: Portia de Rossi
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Millennials say debt stalls retirement savings
More than half of millennials -- 54% -- surveyed by a Wells Fargo & Co. retirement unit said their "biggest financial concern currently" was longer-term debt, mainly student and credit card debt. With the cost of college continuing to rise, about 64% of...
Tags: Career and Workplace, Credit and Debt, Wage Contract Issues, Collective Contract, Finance
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A plus-size protest to Abercrombie and Fitch's backward thinking
The scandal over Abercrombie and Fitch’s exclusionary marketing strategy, now into its third week, shows no sign of letting up. “You’ve probably heard about it if you are a teenager, have a teenager or if you like to wear your shorts...
Tags: Minority Groups, Social Media, Social Issues, Media Industry, Fashion Trends
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Mark Twain Prize to go to Carol Burnett
The 2013 Mark Twain Prize for American Humor will be awarded to actress, comedian and bestselling author Carol Burnett, the Kennedy Center announced Tuesday. Burnett, of course, was the star of "The Carol Burnett Show," which won 25 Emmy Awards during...
Tags: Will Ferrell, Tina Fey, Primetime Emmy Awards, Mark Twain
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