Archive for September, 2007


Season 3 to Air 10/19

… from here! Networks:

here! Networks’ Debuts Season 3 of Gothic Soap Dante’s Cove on Friday, October 19
Six Openly Gay Actors Star in the Upcoming Third Season of America’s Sexiest Guilty Pleasure

LOS ANGELES – September 17, 2007 – here!, America’s premium gay television network, is pleased to announce the debut of the third season of its flagship series, Dante’s Cove. Season three of America’s sexiest guilty pleasure will be available on the network beginning Friday, October 19, 2007, and will continue through December with a new episode airing every other week.

Dante’s Cove, lauded by leading gay publication The Advocate as “Best Soap Opera” in 2006, follows a cast of mostly gay and lesbian characters who all live together in the sleepy beachside community of Dante’s Cove. Season three finds a new dark force wreaking havoc on the residents of the island. Meanwhile, a group of newcomers is sure to stir up the lives and relationships of the residents of the island town.

Season three also offers an impressive SIX openly gay actors, as newcomers Reichen Lehmkuhl, Jill Bennett and Jenny Shimizu join returning out actors Charlie David, Michelle Wolff and Gabriel Romero. Noah’s Arc’s Jensen Atwood has also been added to the cast, which sees the return of Tracy Scoggins, Gregory Michael, William Gregory Lee, Jon Fleming and Queer as Folk alum Thea Gill.

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Carrying a Torch for Capt. Jack

I’m in love. Yes, I’m in love with a married man! John Barrowman has official become my new crush. Unfortunately for us single guys he was married last December to his partner of 15 years in Wales. The Scottish-born actor is the star of the hit BBC series ‘Torchwood,’ just now beginning to air in the US on BBC America.

John’s character, Capt. Jack Harkness, is a time agent from the 51st century who ends up leading a team of alien investigators in current day Britain. The series is a spinoff of ‘Doctor Who’ where Jack was introduced in 2005 as one of The Doctor’s companions. Equally comfortable flirting and locking lips with men and women, Capt. Jack is a modern day gay superhero who saves the world from alien threats — not unlike Capt. Astro and Rage from ‘Queer As Folk.’

Only this gay superhero is not just fiction. Barrowman himself is a hero and inspiration to many a gay man, myself included. His infectious charm, wit and charisma not only shines in the characters he plays, but also radiates in the way he portrays himself.

Season 3 Trailer

Check out the Dante’s Cove Season Three trailer here.

Season 3 Pictures

Here! has added new photos of the upcoming season three cast of Dante’s Cove on the Dante’s Cove MySpace page and they couldn’t be any hotter. Check them out.

Rubba-Dub-Dub, Three Men in a Tub

There is no doubt that Ewan McGreggor is one of my favorite celebrities. A recent photo of him seemingly moving in to plant a kiss on a smoldering Colin Farrell is more than one can bear. Add to that, both men fueling the situation by Ewan joking around that he and Colin were lovers, and Farrell adding that they get together every now and then to “make love” but have no caring relationship. Reeeally???

Wouldn’t Colin, with his trademark colorful language, ordinarily have said they get together to “fuck?” However, in this instance he chose to say “make love?” Hmm… must be true love!

This reminded me of one my all-time favorite Ewan pictures where he’s taking a bath with Jude Law, sort of. The only thing better would be all three of these guys in the tub together! Just maybe, Ewan with has hand on Colin’s shoulder, is inviting him to join the bath!
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New Cast Members

In addition to old favorites, several new faces will show up in the cove this year. In addition to highly anticipated addition of Reichen Lehmkuhl, Jenny Shimizu and Jensen Atwood will join the cast as new characters this coming season. Jill Bennett will also be amongst the new faces and will take over the role of Michelle.

Reichen Lehmkuhl
Jenny Shimizu
Jensen Atwood
Jill Bennett
Reichen Lehmkuhl Jenny Shimizu Jensen Atwood Jill Bennett

Kathy Griffin Nabs Emmy

Kathy Griffin is now an Emmy award winner! Holy shit! The extraordinary comedian was granted the honor at a ceremony held outside of the televised award show. Her show, ‘Kathy Griffin, My Life on the D List’ won in the Best Reality Show category.

Unfortunately, we may not even get to see a clip of her acceptance speech because of the religious right threatening their wrath on The Academy of Television Arts and Science. Apparently, according to them, she insulted 85% of the population because she did not thank Jesus and cracked a joke. Uh huh. Yes, can you believe it? She started saying how so many people thank Jesus, but he had nothing to do with her getting the award and “he can suck it.” To get their knickers further in a twist she added that the golden idol clutched in her hands was her god! And so it should be and was very well deserved.

Well, she sure as hell didn’t insult me. I thought she was funny and right on her game. The Christian right that objects to her speech can suck it. Thank the gods that they didn’t see her bit of when she told her mother Bravo wanted them to go on Rosie’s gay cruise ship!

* Kathy will appear on CNN’s Larry King Live on Sept. 17, 2007 in her first interview since the win.

* UPDATE: Props to Larry King for showing Kathy’s uncensored acceptance speech, as well as Sally Field’s during the Sept. 17 show!!!

Dante Cove Season 3 Premier Party

… from Beacon reader Fred:
Season Three of Dante’s Cove will debut at Gay Day Anaheim, on October 7, 2007 at 3PM at the Disneyland hotel. The premier party will be attended by Reichen Lehmkuhl, Jensen Atwood and Jenny Shimuzu.