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David Beckham: Gay Icon

Sassy Smith — Sat, 29 Dec 2007 18:32:00 GMT

David Beckham, who, we all know by now has a big "package" and is built like a "tractor exhaust pipe", is now considered a "gay icon" and the soccer hottie is honored to have that label.

Beckham, during an interview with BBC's Radio 2, admits that he used to wear ballet shoes on occasion as a child because they made him "happy." He also said, "I'm very honored to have the tag of gay icon. Maybe it's things like (the fact) I like to look after myself, I like to look smart and presentable most of the time."

Here is part of the interview:

On being metrosexual at an early age:
"I always liked to look good, even when I was a little kid. I was given the option when I was a page boy once of either wearing a suit or wearing knickerbockers and long socks and ballet shoes - and I chose the ballet shoes and knickerbockers. It was a little bit strange at the time and my dad gave me a bit of stick - but I was happy."

On how wife Victoria Beckham influences his style:
"Without a doubt Victoria has a huge part in the way I look these days. I think most couples agree you have to listen to your partner and you have confidence in your partner to tell you whether you look good or whether you don't and to help you out with your fashion and dress sense."

On his L.A. style:
"In America I am just in shorts, tee shirts and flip flops - although if Victoria is listening, she'll probably turn round and say the truth, that I actually get my outfit ready the night before. I'm very organized and controlled and need to go to bed at night knowing what I'm going to wear the next morning."

On how they spend Christmas:
"We spend Christmas just like most families around the world. We get up early. The boys woke up about 6.30am, which wasn't too bad. They open their presents. Me and Victoria always leave our presents to the end because we want to watch the boys open theirs…It's very traditional in our house. We love it."

On moving back to the U.K.:
"One day we'll be back here of course. We miss London and England."

Source

Rupert Everett is a Tightass, but Not in a Good Way

Whit Honea — Sun, 15 Jul 2007 13:02:00 GMT

Rupert Everett is godfather to 10 children. However, he doesn't think that he would make a very good father and has no dreams of adopting.

The criteria that he bases his theory on is his disregard for being "emotionally tricked into spending so much money," i.e., Christmas and birthdays. I suppose that's just as good of a reason as any. Why adopt a kid from some cushy orphanage only to deny him Christmas gifts? I'm sure the kid's making out like a bandit already.

I do think that it's refreshing that a gay actor can be featured and discussed within the confines of parenting without it being a matter of controversy as it was in our society until just recently. Hell, I'm sure it's still an issue in many areas.

As a matter of fact, I wouldn't have even brought up the fact that Everett is gay at all, except I wanted to make sure everyone got my tightass joke. That shit is funny.

Grim Julia Roberts Spotted in LA, America Reacts With Shrug "Big Enough To See From Outer Space"

BadKitty — Sun, 10 Jun 2007 14:26:00 GMT

Periodically People or US Magazine or some other "news" source will publish a photo of the increasingly pregnant Julia Roberts. Here she is at 9 months pregnant, about to drop that baby on a street corner. But for some reason her pregnancy, and really her existence, is now met with a collective "Mmmm, that's nice. Hey, look over there, fresh donuts!"

Has America has fallen out of love with our former sweetheart? We just can't get enough of Salma's amazing pair and Bridget Moynahan's situation is endlessly fascinating. It's the first time for both of them, so maybe Julia's just experiencing the Doldrums of the Subsequent Pregnancy where you don't get a baby shower or even a party and the kid's baby book has a lot of blank pages.

Of course, Salma and Bridget are both still famous and appear professionally in public. Unless Julia can come up with something interesting, like the baby daddy is really George Clooney, proving once and for all that he really plays for the home team (Julia counts as home team, doesn't she? She's no gay icon like Madonna, right?) or maybe a hit movie, then she's seconds away from a serious career hiatus.

Plus, I'm sure she's hot and uncomfortable, but man, would it kill her to crack a smile, ever? Maybe that could make us care again. Eh, maybe not.