Starbucks today joined a growing list of corporations, including Microsoft, that have endorsed gay marriage legislation in the state House and Senate.

Gay marriage supporters have apparently secured the votes needed to pass a measure through both houses, and Gov. Chris Gregoire has said she'll sign it into law.

We are deeply dedicated to embracing diversity and treating one another with respect and dignity, and remain committed to providing an inclusive, supportive and safe work environment for all of our partners."

Madonna landed stateside last night to premiere her directorial debut "W.E." in New York at the Ziegfeld Theater.

 While the dresses Madge wore to the European premieres were a bit more understated, like the black and pink L'Wren Scott and the blue gown with Chanel leather gloves for a photocall, you just never know what's going to happen when you've got one of the world's most famous faces in front of the camera.

Madge didn't disappoint. Madonna opted for full-on red carpet drama in a sheer black Marchesa gown with a lace and sequinencrusted bodice and gravity-defying ruffles on the sleeves. 

With Madonna's "W.E." taking home a Golden Globe just over a week ago (her "Masterpiece" won Best Original Song), much of the buzz at the film's NYC premiere Monday night (January 23) was about the upcoming Oscar nominations. (Today).

Among the night's well-wishers: star Andrea Riseborough , Oscar Isaac, David Harbour & James D'Arcy + Lady Bunny , Carson Kressley, Diane Von Furstenberg, Calvin Klein, Julia Stiles, Craig O'Connor, Ivanka Trum, Vinny Moschetta, Zac Posen, Joey Selden, Mark Nelson, Arik Azulay, Donna Karan, Christopher Jiménez,Ewan McGregor, Kristopher Haigh and Keith Jacobson!

And then the film? Make that W/E for whatever? She fancies herself a story-teller? You can't act, so...direct? A complete head-scratcher whose plot lost me in the second scene. In the very first scene, a woman does two things no one ever does: takes a drag from a cigarette and then gulps some booze before exhaling (!) and then unzips her dress before removing her high heels? Never! Ladies, don't we always kick off the uncomfortable heels first? Unless you have a crap director who doesn't know what she's doing and isn't capable of catching stuff like that. Had to split halfway through."

When Madonna takes the Super Bowl stage next month, her performance will reportedly be "imagined" by Cirque du Soleil and Madonna's longtime choreographer/ creative director Jamie King. The event may also feature appearances from her "Gimme All Your Luvin" collaborators, including Nicki Minaj. According to reports, the set list for the Super Bowl show will include "Luvin" as well as Madonna classics like "Ray of Light," Vogue" and "Music."

At the age of 24, Cape Town born Tyrone Nell has been rated as one of South Africa’s sexiest men and has built up a following both locally and internationally.

Tyrone’s career kicked off in London when he ventured outside of South African boarders after completing his school career. It was there where his interest in the entertainment industry became apparent.

With his striking looks and bubbly personality it is easy to see why people fall in love with him. Tyrone has worked with some of the biggest international and local brands including FHM, L’Oreal, Schwarzkopf, Edgars, Bonewear Underwear, Wonder Jock, Corrupt Underwear and FTV to name but a few and has also worked alongside some of the country’s top designers and photographers.

He has just launched a new and updated website, chock full of scorching hot images, a blog and more.

TYRONE NELL.com

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  Comedian Charlie Hides has made a name for himself as the latest YouTube sensation with his uncanny portrayal of a wide range of celebrities. Justin Bieber and Elton John to Madonna, Cher and Lady Gaga among the numerous A-Listers he has portrayed.

Born in Boston Massachusetts, the 7^th of ten children he developed a skill for mimicry on the school playground, imitating teachers, class mates and the comedians he’d seen on television.

In 1999 Charlie moved to London and has been performing stand up and in cabaret and fringe theatre productions. In March of 2011 a friend suggested he upload some of his comedy videos to YouTube, millions of views later he’s acquired a loyal following who eagerly anticipate his weekly comedy sketches. (including Kylie Minogue who called him a Genius on Twitter, Boy George, and even Cher)

Nominated for his first music video "Mad about the Boy" at the 2011 Music Video Awards of Right Out TV in the US, Gallavin releases his second single and music video “My Baby Just Cares for Me”.

ABOUT THE DOCUMENTARY:

A second class citizen is defined as: a person whose rights and opportunities are treated as less important than those of other people in the same society. There are many areas in which gays, lesbians, & bisexuals do not have the same rights & opportunities as others in society. We must change this now.

I want to make a documentary that encompasses all areas in which we are discriminated against. The general population is not aware that discrimination against the gay community goes beyond marriage & bullying. There is far too much hate directed towards our community and I want to capture that hate on camera. In addition, I want to explore where this hate comes from, why it continues to exist, and what we must do to get rid of it. A better solution is needed because the solution we have right now isn't working fast enough.

I am not a second class citizen. You are not a second class citizen. Right now, the laws in place (and lack thereof) say that we are. Let's change that.

With his flowing blonde hair, plunging maroon velvet jumpsuit and gold medallions, Steve Carell looked every inch a show magician as he shot scenes for his latest movie in Las Vegas this week.

The 49-year-old actor was worlds away from his usual appearance as he filmed scenes for highly-anticipated comedy Burt Wonderstone alongside Steve Buscemi and Olivia Wilde.

With his eccentric outfit, it looks like something from  world-famous Vegas magicians Siegfried and Roys closet.

The website — HIVHealthReform.org — is intended to educate people living with HIV, as well as their medical workers and social service providers, on the benefits and challenges of health care reform for HIV-positive Americans. The website will also provide opportunities to share resources on health care reform implementation and advocacy.

HIVHealthReform.org is the collaborative product of AIDS Foundation of Chicago, Project Inform, the Center for Health Law and Policy Innovation of Harvard Law School/Treatment Access Expansion Project, the HIV Medicine Association and San Francisco AIDS Foundation. The project is supported by a grant from the MAC AIDS Fund.

“Though there’s been plenty of media focus on the Affordable Care Act, it’s been hard to find the facts about what it will really mean on the ground for  those living with HIV,” said John Peller, the AIDS Foundation of Chicago’s vice president of policy.

HIVHealthReform.org intends to fill that void by compiling the work of leading HIV health care reform advocates and reporting on new developments at the federal and state level.

“People with HIV stand to benefit tremendously from health reform and they also face unique challenges in the upcoming transition, and this website will help them learn more about it,” Peller said.  “The site aims to demystify health reform for people with HIV, as well as their medical and social services providers to better prepare them for the new landscape.”

The website also encourages discussion and action in local communities. As one example of how the website will share updates, Project Inform and the San Francisco AIDS Foundation have launched a California-specific blog (HIVHealthReform.org/California) that details various implementation efforts that are on-going in that state as they relate to people living with HIV.

HIVHealthReform.org will further serve as an advocacy resource for activists working to educate key decision makers — particularly those opposing efforts to reduce funding for Medicaid, Medicare or health reform — on the importance of national health reform to people living with HIV.

Visit HIVHealthReform.org and its blogs — HIVHealthReform.org/blog

and HIVHealthReform.org/California.

Follow us on Twitter — HIVHealthReform — and on Facebook (search ‘HIVHealthReform.org’).

SURPRISE!   Kristy McNichol, best known for her roles on the TV shows "Family" and "Empty Nest," joined the ranks of celebrities who have come out of the closet.

People reports that McNichol, who was beloved for playing Buddy Lawrence in the '70s show "Family," for which she won an Emmy, and later Barbara Weston on the "Golden Girls" spin-off "Empty Nest," revealed she is a lesbian because she is "approaching 50" and wants to "be open about who I am."

The former actress, who has lived with partner Martie Allen for almost two decades, says she is also choosing now to come out because she "is very sad about kids being bullied... and she hopes that coming out can help kids who need support," her publicist Jeff Ballard told People, adding, "She would like to help others who feel different."

Huffington Post ran a slideshow of 25 other actors who surprised the world by coming out!

Now, a new report published by Identity, a gay magazine in Kenya, reveals that gay Kenyan men are being trafficked into the Gulf as sex slaves for the wealthy.

The report alleges that gay and bisexual men are lured from university campuses – particularly from Kenyatta University – with promises of high-paying jobs and then transported to labor as sex workers for men in the United Arab Emirates, Qatar and Saudi Arabia.

The publication interviewed one Kenyan victim who was promised a job in Qatar but ended up suffering sexual abuse.

Qatar specifically, has no laws against human trafficking, which has made cracking down on the practice nearly impossible.