Black Kids

Every Friday our friend Colin over at NewNowNext tips us off to what's hot in popular music. Yet again, we got slammed on Friday and hogged all the music dish for ourselves all weekend. Sorry!

Video of the Week: Black Kids - “I'm Not Gonna Teach Your Boyfriend How To Dance With You”

Lead singer Reggie Youngblood recalls the days when he was “a little girl” – hm? – meanwhile, his Jacksonville-based band somehow blends cheerleading, powdered wigs and lasers into one chaotic debut music video. Check it out after the break.

Mariah Carey “Bye, Bye” Video

Perfect timing, huh? Fresh from her surprise wedding to Nick Cannon, Mariah Carey released her second E=MC2 video, complete with home videos of the newlyweds.

Buzz on Jay Brannan’s Upcoming LP

Out musician and Shortbus star Jay will finally release his full-length debut. Find out the details – as well as his tour dates – here.

New Cobra Starship Video & Making-Of Clip for “Guilty Pleasure”

After performing at TRL this week, the tongue-in-cheek pop band released a remake of its Viva La Cobra video – which features a reenactment of the group’s manager forcing them to remake its video…

Deliver us from Nagle ...

KYLIEX2008 is going on in Europe – here are some pictures

While this no-doubt amazing show won’t hit the States, Kylie Minogue’s new tour in support of her X album can still offer us Americans some entertainment.

New Panic at the Disco Video – “That Green Gentleman”

The second ballad from new album Pretty.Odd features the Panic boys popping out of Russian dolls and frolicking in surreal parks.

Michael Stipe: He's here, he's queer ... he's on TV!

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.

• The very gay Michael Stipe is still gay, and he and his confirmed not-gay R.E.M. bandmates performed on The Today Show this morning.

• Wait, they do April Fool's in England? Eminem reported set to play Elton John in upcoming biopic. As if.

• Speaking of April Fool's pranks, while our article about Katie Heigl splitting with BFF T.R. Knight was a gag, the story about Kylie Minogue divorcing her gay bestie may not be.

• AfterElton Hot 100-er and ABC go-to guest Eddie Cibrian will be guesting on Ugly Betty. Not that we get excited about that kind of OMGOMGOMGHOTTESTTHINGEVAARRRR ... ahem ... thing.

• The Advocate published a petition letter complaining about their positioning of the Lawrence King murder in an article called "Mixed Messages", which asked if we gays led Lawrence to doom by encouraging him to be out and proud.

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• Post-apocalyptic wishes and radioactive dreams:
  One of this year's most anticipated games is Fallout 3, the follow-up to what's seen as one of the best and most innovative role playing games. Those eager Fallout fans got some exciting news this week. Not only is the game done (with bugs to fix) the game promises to be huge -- with some 200 possible endings. Wow. Now if only someone could tell me if the game has any same-sex couples, as Fallout 2 did...
  
  
• Welcome to the Dollhouse, Helo:
  Before the Writers' Guild went on strike, we were pretty excited over the news of a new Joss Whedon series. Now that Hollywood has gone back to work, they've begun casting the roles not played by Eliza Dushku. Battlestar Galactica hottie Tahmoh Penikett will be playng Dushku's romantic foil. Nice...

  

  Maybe it's just the articles I read, but I haven't seen the usual talk of "We can work around his Battlestar Galactica commitments." Hurm, I wonder...
  
  
• I'd buy a record from a group called Doctor and the Three Companions:
  Oh, goody, the series four Doctor Who trailer hit the web this week. Check it out. I know this isn't a common opinion, but I'm looking forward to seeing the return of Donna. I like the idea of an everywoman companion who isn't immediately wowed by everything The Doctor does and the promise of a big companion meet-up is pretty exciting, as well. (Though why not throw Mickey into that mix, as well? And weren't we already promised that Captain Jack would be a part of the mix?) The fourth season arrives in the USA on the Sci-Fi Channel April 18, starting with the "Voyage of the Damned" special which co-stars dance diva Kylie Minogue.
  
  
• Look who's honoring him now:
  Four years ago, indie game developer Stardock introduced a strategy based around presidential politics, The Political Machine. The game was simple, but fun. It was like something you'd expect to play during a social studies class with the cool teacher. (So calling all you Oregon Trail fans...)
  
  This week, the publisher announced it would be coming out with a new 2008 edition. Here's what I find amusing: Four years ago the screenshot for the media screen showed a pundit looking a lot like Bill O'Reilly. This time, their media screen looks like:

  

  Notice the portrait in the corner? Heh.
  
  

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.

• Either the pic at top is of Kylie Minogue's performance at the Brit Awards, or the ghost of Marilyn Monroe is mounting a stage production of Earth Girls Are Easy.

• The Bay Area Reporter has a great interview with Dustin Lance Black, the screenwriter of the in-production Harvey Milk biopic being helmed by Gus van Sant. (via Towleroad)

• Poor Jimmy Kimmel ... his girlfriend is "F*cking Matt Damon", and he has to settle for Ben Affleck? That's like aiming for Hall and getting Oats... (chances are the clip will air on Kimmel's post-Oscar show this Sunday)

• ABC announced the return schedules for most of our favorite shows (considering that they air almost everything that's actually watchable these days) including Betty, Daisies, Housewives. Grey's, and Brothers & Sisters. All but Daisies return by late April with new eps.

• The Rocky Horror Show recently revived itself in Sydney, and Rocky creator Richard O'Brien was there to give it his blessing.

• Speaking of Australian monsters, radio host Sonia Kruger has come under fire for calling Alan Jones, a competitor whose sexuality is a topic of much speculation, a "queen". Considering that Kruger played Tina Sparkle in Strictly Ballroom, it's safe to say that her next step will be to challenge Jones to a paso doble-off.

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Leona Lewis

Every Friday our friend Colin over at NewNowNext tips us off to what's hot in popular music, but as we had a few technical issues on Friday afternoon, we weren't able to share them with you until today. (It's okay, it's not like music goes bad like milk or anything.)

Video of the Week: Leona Lewis - "Bleeding Love”

Simon Cowell’s glowing praise for X Factor champion Leona Lewis was only the beginning of her success: Her Spirit album sold faster than any debut in U.K. history! Now Leona’s ready to break into the U.S. with a remake of the video for her hit single “Bleeding Love” - this one set in Times Square.

Bjork video – “Declare Independence”

Bjork really gets into her audiences’ heads! With the help of an elaborate speakerphone (and visionary director Michel Gondry), the Icelandic spitfire energizes a group of drone soldiers.

Leona Lewis NewNowNext interview

After The X Factor, Leona made U.K. album-sales history, and now she and her Mariah Carey-level belting are ready to take on us Americans. The 22-year-old London-native spoke with NewNowNext about her break into the U.S. and bringing her music to a gay audience.

TWO New Kylie Minogue videos – “Wow” and "In My Arms"

Try to contain yourself ... it’s a Kylie Minogue double-hitter! The Aussie gay icon released two videos this week from her new album, X - in the "WOW" vid she's back to some of her old tricks, but she goes a little more wacky and fun-loving for the second track.

MGMT

MGMT video – “Time To Pretend”

Muse-esque Brooklyn band MGMT throws off “the management” for its debut, Oracular Spectacular. Hope you’re in your right mind when you watch this video; it’s a bit…out there.

New Mark Ronson video – “Just”

Seriously-hot DJ Mark Ronson’s first major success was his cover of Radiohead’s “Just;” and now he’s remade the music video – featuring multiple Marks! Ain’t nothin’ wrong with that.

Calvin Harris

Every Friday our friend Colin over at NewNowNext tips us off to what's hot in popular music. Enjoy this family-sized dispatch to get you through the next week!

Video of the Week: Calvin Harris - “Acceptable in the 80s”

Apparently excessive hair gel wasn’t the only thing “acceptable in the ‘80s;” multi-purpose otter innards were all the rage too. Scottish songwriter Calvin Harris’ latest video, from his album I Created Disco, gets a little freaky - but what could you expect with a track title like that? Watch it after the break.

New Feist video – “I Feel It All”

If you were a fan of Feist’s previous two videos - with director Patrick Daughters - you’ll crumble for the sweet sincerity of her new fireworks foray.

Jay Brannan Makes Top 5 Folk Covers of Hip-Hop Songs

Who knew sweet, little gay singer Jay was “Straight Outta Compton,” yo? Find out why the Shortbus star earned his spot on this prestigious countdown.

New Video From The Kills - “Cheap and Cheerful”

“Cheerful?” Maybe not … but the new video from garage duo The Kills will have you talking – especially with the gigantic wigs, smeared mascara and vomit in the first three seconds.

Out singer/songwriter/actor/cutiepatootie Jay Brannan

Two Kylie Minogue Videos in the Works

Kylie Minogue’s latest album is all kinds of fierce, and she’s been hard at work on her two new music videos. We’ve got the buzz on the upcoming double-release from X.

Hot Chip Single – “Made in the Dark”

The title track from Hot Chip’s upcoming album is finally up and ready for listening. It’s not their typical makes-you-want-to-funky-dance fare, though, so get ready for something different.

Each week our pal Colin at NewNowNext serves up the pipin' hot dish on what's new in music. Take it away, Colin!

• Video of the week: The Hives – “Tick, Tick, Boom”
  
  The Hives have returned with The Black and White Album (that's right - both), and this premiere video is…anything but boring. The garage-band boys all take on the giants-with-super-powers role, and give some Swedish museum patrons a very the hard time. Check out the video after the jump!
  
  
• “Wait A Minute (Just A Touch)” video from Estelle
  
  The genre-straddling, British beauty collaborated with the likes of Kanye West and John Legend for her new album, Shine. Here’s the video for the first single, “Wait A Minute (Just A Touch).” And that’s all you’re getting!
  
  
• New White Stripes Video – “Conquest”
  
  The White Stripes duo bring the drama for their new video, a cover of a the Corky Robbins/Patti Page song from the ‘50s. Jack enters the ring as quite the impressive bull fighter – while Meg coolly looks on. “Con-queeeest!”
  
  
• Review of Kylie Minogue’s new album, X
  
  And gays rejoice! The Australian icon is back – and she’s as fierce as ever! For their weekly video blog, John Polly and Colin Schoenberger show their love for Kylie Minogue’s new album, X.