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AfterElton Briefs: No three-peat for Kathy, George Takei makes TV history, and more!


Kathy Griffin
at the 2009 Creative Arts Emmy Awards

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.

  • Kathy Griffin hosted the 2009 Creative Arts Emmy Awards (aka "The Schmemmys") last night, and unfortunately left empty-handed (hopefully there was a great giftbag though). My Life on the D-List, which won the Emmy the last two years, lost Outstanding Reality Program to Intervention, and her Bravo special She'll Cut a Bitch lost Outstanding Variety Special to The Kennedy Center Honors. You can see Kathy host The Schmemmys on E! Network Friday, September 18, at 1:00PM EST.
  • Out director/choreographer Adam Shankman has been made a permanent judge on So You Think You Can Dance? alongside Mary Murphy and Nigel Lythgoe.
  • Oscar winner Nicole Kidman is set to star as Danish painter Einar Wegener, who in 1930 was one of the first people to undergo gender reassignment surgery.

George Takei and Brad Altman may soon win a brand new ... washer & dryer?

  • George Takei and husband Brad Altman will make TV history when they become the first same-sex couple to appear on The Newlywed Game. They'll appear in a special celebrity edition when the show returns for its new season on GSN October 12. It's a wonderful thing, but the real thrill will be when a non-celebrity same-sex couple is booked on the show (but considering the show is sponsored by E-Harmony, I'm not holding my breath).
  • Gay reporter sprite Michael Ausiello has a huge spoiler possibility for next season's True Blood. If Alan Ball goes through with it (which he's contemplating) it will completely redefine the show.
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  • dback's picture

    "Years later, John Darling still remembered how to fly...

    ...growing up, however, had brought some unexpected pleasures and advantages."

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    Aaron R's picture

    I have to say...

    That looks like the best calendar ever made.
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    bambino italiano's picture

    Is Nygel Lythgoe patronizing the gay community?

    Is that an apology from last season bigotry treatment of a same sex couple? On tonight auditioning round a same sex couple were put through Las Vegas. This couple are US same sex dance champion. Certainly have the chop to get through to Vegas. Mia tearing up I can understand but Mary Murphy too?  And a humbled Nigel? I hope some of the members here did watch it. Certainly like to  see After Elton and the members response here.
    Bob-O's picture

    SYTYCD...

    I didn't buy Nigel's little bit about the same sex couple at all.  Mia I bought.  She seemed really moved, and she strikes me as someone who would embrace something like same sex ballroom.  Nigel seemed to be covering his ass because he got so much flack for what he said last season.  Mary seemed kind of fake to me as well, but I can't really tell because her face seems to be frozen in some quasi-confussed state.  Lay off the botox sweetie!

     

    It'll be nice to see Adam up there every week.  He's a good judge.  I actually kind of wish it was Mia though.  I don't know... she's grown on me over the years.  But if she was a judge then she couldn't choreograph, so... 

     

     

     

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    FreeBaller's picture

    SYTYCD

    I watched (I'm a fan of the show).  I didn't buy Nigel's comment at all.... especially since he made an off-handed quip about "Shorty" and "Biggie" dating.  It had a negative slant to it.  Then to be enlightened afterwards... bullshit.   Mia's reaction was sincere.  Mary's reaction, probably sincere, but I will give her the benefit.   For the show to have as many gay dancers and gay choreographers, it baffles me that Nigel can get away with being derogatory (even if slightly).   Not enough for me to quit watching, but it enough to raise an eyebrow.