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Ian McKellen

AfterElton Briefs:  "Swill-Swallow Mountain", Sir Ian somehow survives "The View", and more!
, Nov 5, 2009
Plus AIDS deniers, Dan Savage on The President's Maine culpability, Jan Moir is honored just to be nominated, Kevin Williamson reminisces about Dawson's Creek (with Dawson himself), and Neil Patrick Harris plays with electronics ... of the future!
AfterElton Briefs: "DWtS" Boyfriends, Dustin Lance Black, Adam Lambert, Elton John's Virginity, and more
, Oct 20, 2009
Gay adoption, fake breasts, homophobia in sport, and Sir Ian McKellen caught our eye today. Plus, a hot, pocket-size celebrity boyfriend!
Comic-Con Roundup: Neil Patrick Harris sings to Batman, plus pics of David Tennant, John Barrowman and Russell Tovey!
, Jul 27, 2009
Marvelman escapes legal limbo, George Takei eats planets and more!
Gay roles by straight actors we could've lived without
, May 13, 2009
Not everyone can pull a Jake Gyllenhaal in Brokeback Mountain. When straights playing gay goes seriously wrong.
Exclusive video chat with Ian McKellen (Part 2): "King Lear" and "The Prisoner"
, Mar 26, 2009
Our chat with the greatest living actor (who also happens to be gay) continues, with a discussion of his recent King Lear production and the upcoming Prisoner miniseries.
AfterElton Briefs: Sir Ian gives a sneak peek at "The Prisoner", Jack Mack covers fashion week, and more!
, Feb 16, 2009
Plus, a sequel to The Saddest Male Models in the World, and your chance to own a piece of Milk.
Best. Gay. Week. Ever. (January 23, 2009)
, Jan 22, 2009
What was gay at the TCA? Spartans, teens, cops, Mormons, nurses, and outdoorsmen! Plus queer amusement park rides!
Video: Our exclusive chat with Ian McKellen (Part 1)
, Jan 16, 2009
Our exclusive video interview with the acclaimed actor, who in this installment discusses politics and the gay rights movement.
TCA Day Two: Is there something queer about "The Prisoner"?
, Jan 9, 2009
Move over Mad Men! AMC just might be bringing some new gays to the block!
TCA Day One: Sir Ian rocks and Idina defies gravity
, Jan 8, 2009
The first day of the Television Critics Association winter conference was a theater gay's dream, with the talents of Sir Ian McKellen and Broadway star Idina Menzel on full display.