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AfterElton Briefs: T.R. talks wedding pressure, Colbert wins another Peabody, and more!

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Brian Juergens


Mark Cornelsen and T.R. Knight look smart at Get Smart

In a continued effort to bring you all that is important in the world of gay entertainment and ensure that you are being spoon-fed images of gorgeous, commoditized manflesh, we present the newly-minted AfterElton Briefs. Following the usual assortment of carefully-selected news items, interested readers can find a refreshing pic of a hot man in underwear after the jump. Yes, we're serious.

  • Access Hollywood caught up with T.R. Knight last night (at the Get Smart premiere with boyfriend Mark Cornelsen), and got his thoughts on the historic day in California marriage history.
  • Here's a clip of out hottiepants Cheyenne Jackson being interviewed at the Tonys red carpet!
  • Groomer Rumor has it that Queer Eye vet Jai Rodriguez will be playing Desi Arnaz in a West Hollywood production of the musical Dance With Me (which tells the love story of Desi and Lucille Ball) in July.
Better know a Peabody-winner: Stephen Colbert and his new best friend

  • One of our greatest (and funniest) straight allies, Stephen Colbert, was awarded another Peabody Award last night. Keep 'em comin'! Other recipients included 30 Rock, Dexter, Mad Men, and Project Runway.
  • Neil Patrick Harris and Michael Urie (as gay assistant Marc St. James on Ugly Betty) are amongst the nominees for this year's Teen Choice Awards. For the full list go on over here ... I'm sorry, I love Jake Gyllenhaal as much as the next guy, but is there anyone who qualifies as a "teen" who has even heard of Rendition?

And today's Briefs are brought to you by...

Pre-Happening Mark Wahlberg! (Don't worry, we'll forgive you.)

 

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    • Submitted by
    Brian Juergens
    on Tue, 2008-06-17 15:31.
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    Psionycx's picture

    Poor TR & Mark

    Submitted by
    Psionycx (7936 points) (1610 posts)
    on Tue, 2008-06-17 16:58.
    The one ironic side effect here is that they are probably getting absolutely bombarded with "the question".  Folks need to keep in mind that Mark is only 19.  It's unusual even for straight women to get married at that age unless they're members of a fundamentalist cult.  Still, it must be nice to have this problem.
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    Joseph's picture

    "It's unusual even for straight women...

    Submitted by
    Joseph (7150 points) (1457 posts)
    on Tue, 2008-06-17 17:26.

    ...to get married at that age unless they're members of a fundamentalist cult."

    Or pregnant. Ironically, it's often both.

    Hey, I'm just sayin'!

    And can I just say how incredibly giddy it is to me whenever I see pics of T.R and Mark or NPH and David on the red carpet, at premieres, at award ceremonies, etc.! It's just wonderful, you know....

     

    Check out my blog: http://radicalsexy.blogspot.com/

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    Bill S's picture

    I agree...

    Submitted by
    Bill S (1844 points) (373 posts)
    on Tue, 2008-06-17 17:16.
    Plus, they've only been together a short time-no couple, gay or straight, should be pressured to rush into marriage before they're ready.
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    ggtrig's picture

    But . ..but . . .

    Submitted by
    ggtrig (230 points) (46 posts)
    on Tue, 2008-06-17 17:53.
    Heck, that's one handsome couple. We should just wish them the best.

    Mark & T.R. . . . .Smart people rock!
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    db's picture

    I think marriage is too important

    Submitted by
    db (3165 points) (658 posts)
    on Tue, 2008-06-17 18:00.
    to rush in to--no matter how cute TR and Mark are.  My hubby and I have been together for 10 years but we're not rushing in to this (though people have said "you can always get divorced) marriage is too important just to jump into it because you can.
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    dgd417's picture

    Stephen Colbert for President!!

    Submitted by
    dgd417 (344 points) (68 posts)
    on Tue, 2008-06-17 22:11.

    That would sure solve the gay "issue" wouldn't it? Enough said. ;)

    dgd417

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    Frank's picture

    Mark & T.R.

    Submitted by
    Frank (635 points) (128 posts)
    on Wed, 2008-06-18 02:13.
    I can hardly stop looking at their pic. They're looking so happy and comfortable together. What a beautiful couple.
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    GaySpouseDotCom's picture

    Mark, T.R., and Gay soldiers who died in Iraq...

    Submitted by
    GaySpouseDotCom (1126 points) (360 posts)
    on Wed, 2008-06-18 02:58.
    Only 19... only???! He's an adult. Look at the rosters of the dead from Iraq and Afghanistan and you will see plenty of people Mark's age who have died, including gay soldiers. If you have the guts to experience battle conditions, you have what it takes to have a successful marriage. If they are in love and well suited to each other, they should get married if they want. They are both adults. The strength of a marriage is based on the strength of their relationship, not their ages. I know plenty of couples who are adults with a decade or more difference in age who are very content and committed to each other. And I'm certain everyone knows some people much older than 19 who should never get married, gay and straight.
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    I agree with you in principle...however...

    Submitted by
    RJ (3032 points) (649 posts)
    on Wed, 2008-06-18 08:10.
    I agree with you in principle, however, it could be argued that 19 is too young to get married OR to go fight and die in an unnecessary war.
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    dgchgo's picture

    Two points

    Submitted by
    dgchgo (1472 points) (280 posts)
    on Wed, 2008-06-18 08:28.

    First: In several interviews, Mark & T.R. have made the point that they've only been together for about six months. That speaks to their maturity -- that they realize they're still in the early part of their relationship and they want to wait till they know for sure that they're in it for the long haul. As T.R. has also said, a person goes into a relationship with the idea that it's the one that will last -- another mark of maturity.

    Second: I think any age is too young to fight in an unnecessary war. That having been said, Mark strikes me as a very mature 19. I hope we, as their adoring public, are allowing them the space to live their lives and explore their relationship so they can make it last. (I have a feeling we're doing okay in that regard.)

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