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AfterElton Briefs: Kyle Lewis suits up, The Matthew Shephard Act one more step towards law, and more!

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snicks

Nick (Nicholas Rodriguez) and Kyle (Brett Claywell) prepare for their nuptials in a pic from Monday's episode of One Life To Live (ABC/STEVE FENN)

Following this 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.

  • Bad news for Dollhouse fans as FOX has decided to shelve the low-rated series during November Sweeps. It appears that the end is near for the cult show.
  • So You Think You Can Dance judge Mary Murphy talks to The Gay & Lesbian Times about Nigel Lythgoe's homophobic comments and the emergence of same-sex dancing.

Happy fiftieth birthday to composer extraordinaire Marc Shaiman

  • Alan Cumming has joined the cast of Christina Aguilera's film debut Burlesque, which also stars Kristen Bell, Cam Giganget, Stanley Tucci ... and Cher. Can't wait.
  • Movieline.com chats with out filmmaker/former The Amazing Race star Mike White about what's next in his eclectic career.
  • Finally, the Senate today passed the Local Law Enforcement Hate Crimes Prevention Act (also known as the Matthew Shepard Act) by a vote of 68-29. It now goes to the President for signing.

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

This guy!

Former Rugby star Danny Smith and his armadillo

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    • Submitted by
    snicks
    on Thu, 2009-10-22 16:48.
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    j U d E's picture

    His armadillo?!

    Submitted by
    j U d E (3541 points) (894 posts)
    on Thu, 2009-10-22 17:35.

    I AM LAUGHING OUT LOUD!

    I know it's not been asked for, but a possible caption for the KICK picture:

    Nick overly excited: Kyyyyyle I looooooove you so much (with both hands).

    Kyle totally under-excited: Yeah. Right. Me too... Wait. What? *hands-in-pocket*.. zzzzzzz...? [flashback to hot KISH kiss]

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    Would somebody hug OLIVER, already!?

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    Oracle's picture

    Cheese and Rice!

    Submitted by
    Oracle (941 points) (195 posts)
    on Thu, 2009-10-22 17:55.

    I would spread like peanut butter for Mr. Smith, there.

    Why is it that ruggers are always so much hotter than anyone else?

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    Mike White

    Submitted by
    Knickie (4275 points) (871 posts)
    on Thu, 2009-10-22 18:28.
    Forget "School of Rock" -- please ask him to explain "Chuck & Buck"! Please?
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    GayTVluver's picture

    Amazing moment...

    Submitted by
    GayTVluver (4763 points) (1106 posts)
    on Thu, 2009-10-22 20:48.

    It will be an amazing moment when President Obama signs the Matthew Shepard/James Byrd Act. This will be the first time in the history of the nation that the GLBT community has ever had a piece of legislation pass both houses and signed by the President.

     

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    Nanite's picture

    I'll be genuinely surprised if he does sign it

    Submitted by
    Nanite (360 points) (112 posts)
    on Thu, 2009-10-22 21:53.
    At this point, a large part of me expects him to not sign it and just make up some vague excuse that "he has too much on his plate right now" but super duper uber promise to sign it in the future, definitely, maybe keep voting for me, gays!
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    GayTVluver's picture

    It's certain he will sign it...

    Submitted by
    GayTVluver (4763 points) (1106 posts)
    on Thu, 2009-10-22 22:08.

    President Obama has already stated that when it reaches his desk he will sign it.

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    He's signing it, no question.

    Submitted by
    the herald (1250 points) (324 posts)
    on Fri, 2009-10-23 00:08.
    I think you're buying a bit too much into the " Obama hates gays" BS that a lot of the far left gay websites have been pushing.  It's true he could be doing more, but it's pretty bizarre to think that he would overrule his own party and veto the Hate Crimes Bill. 
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    The far left is not...

    Submitted by
    GayTVluver (4763 points) (1106 posts)
    on Fri, 2009-10-23 07:36.

    ...saying "Obama hates gay". They are saying "Obama is using the gays" or "Obama is afraid of the religious right"....or just a Joe Wilson "You LIE! ".

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    Yeah, but that's the

    Submitted by
    Dennis Mpls (575 points) (122 posts)
    on Fri, 2009-10-23 09:35.

    Yeah, but that's the problem.  It seems pretty obvious to me that all those things you cite that "they're saying" are incorrect.  From what I'm observing it's a simple matter of a deliberative politician calculating where, when and how to spend his political capital.  Which does not translate into being afraid of anyone or using anyone.  Rather, the thinking is more like this, if I can channel the guy for a moment:  "OK, I desperately want to get this health care bill passed, and to do that I have to walk a tightrope of appeasing all sorts of people and opinions.  I need to be seen as a reasonable, middle of the road kind of guy so middle of the road politicians can follow me on this.  The last thing I need is a bunch of controversy about issues that can be twisted to make me look more like the rabid left wing socialist that the right is trying to paint me as being.  If that perception takes hold the middle of the road Democrats will get scared and desert me on health care.  I'll have to hold off on these other things until this health care thing gets taken care of."

    Based on how the right wing has indeed been trying to portray him, on a big picture basis he's probably totally right to do what he's doing.  Speaking for myself, I think health care reform is so vital, and affects so many people's lives, including determining in thousands of cases who will live and who will die (see the recent scientific study about that), that I'm willing to be more patient than I normally would be. 

    I think it's a big mistake for us to go to the extremes of saying that Obama doesn't really care about gay people's rights, or is "using" us, or is afraid of the religious right.  Keep the pressure up, yes.  Don't let anyone forget our concerns and needs.  If, during the year following enactment of health care reform, significant changes aren't made, then I'll be really surprised, and it would be time for a reappraisal..

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    I don't agree with them...

    Submitted by
    GayTVluver (4763 points) (1106 posts)
    on Fri, 2009-10-23 10:01.

    ...I just thought the claim that the left was saying "Obama hates the gays" was incorrect and wanted to clear that point up.

    I have no doubt that Congress will get us ENDA and a DADT repeal. Beyond that the clock is against us with the midterms. I'm not concerned about President Obama's love or ambivalence for us...we just need him to sign.

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    Dennis Mpls's picture

    I see from your picture that

    Submitted by
    Dennis Mpls (575 points) (122 posts)
    on Fri, 2009-10-23 10:13.
    I see from your picture that you've been working out!   :)  
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    Kyle

    Submitted by
    Valentina (160 points) (32 posts)
    on Fri, 2009-10-23 03:26.
    He sure doesn't look particularly thrilled, LOL
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    GayTVluver's picture

    Do either of them?

    Submitted by
    GayTVluver (4763 points) (1106 posts)
    on Fri, 2009-10-23 07:34.

    What's the context of the photo? Do you know what they are discussing?

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    adamblast's picture

    For the cause....

    Submitted by
    adamblast (135 points) (51 posts)
    on Fri, 2009-10-23 11:03.

    "Thank Microsoft for donating $$$ to Approve 71 in Washington...use Bing.com for a week."

    I'm ready to lay down my life for gay rights at any time. But using Bing for a week? You go too far, sir!  

    :D

     

     

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    Strangerous's picture

    Knick's Big Day

    Submitted by
    Strangerous (540 points) (112 posts)
    on Fri, 2009-10-23 09:07.

    KYLE: What do you mean too formal, it's our fricking wedding?! There is nothing formal about a sweater vest! WTH! and WHAT are you DOING here?! You can't see the bride before the joining ceremony, it's bad luck! Where's my corsage!?

    NICK: I can't believe this! Just typical! You're SO hetero-normative, JUST like your stupid ex! *SOB*

    ______________________________

    "You know when I heard Sandy wanted to write himself into a scene as Queen Cleopatra; I was aroused, and then furious.."

    Sue Sylvester, Oh, you know where it's from (!)

    &nb

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    Liz's picture

    i remember when kevin and scotty's suits...

    Submitted by
    Liz (10696 points) (2217 posts)
    on Fri, 2009-10-23 10:59.

    i remember when kevin and scotty's suits for their wedding commitment ceremony were criticized....

    I guess Kyle has better taste than either of them on that front.

    Speaking of kyle and taste...I was relieved and a bit shocked to see last week that the show didn't have him wear those big button down shirts he wears most of the time on the show.  I thought the show would never have him in any other kind of shirt

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    mamxnb's picture

    young restless soap brought up the guy seducing the gay guy

    Submitted by
    mamxnb (101 points) (19 posts)
    on Fri, 2009-10-23 21:40.
    yeah  i thought i mention it here since i have no idea where esle to put it, but this thur and friday in canada young restless soap , which is  a day ahead of the usa  , umm the  bad guy who seduced the  young  gay lawyer on the soap ,it was said about by the seducer , he confessed to sharon he  did sleep with the young lawyer oooooh  , and it was mentioned   2 times in 2 days in 2 different ways oooooooooooo wow, thought they would sweep that under the rug  for sureeeeeeeee, but maybe one life to live has  made the powers that be at the young restless  soap that it okay to bring up the homo stuff again i wonder i was so surprised ooooooooooh wow sheesh
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