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Friday, April 04, 2008
.. New York Hit List: April 3
Gotham will provide a variety of antidotes for those among us who are still recovering from the Black Party and affiliated festivities.
.. New monarchs crowned at Night of a Thousand Gowns
Members of the Imperial Court of New York crowned Emperor CVII Rob Hunter de Woofs and Empress XXII Charlene Chivoe their new reigning monarchs at the Marriott Marquis in Times Square on March 29.
.. NY Court of Appeals Upholds State Law Honoring Gay Marriage
The latest development from what might be the next state to extend marriage equality to residents, New York, has taken place with the ruling by an appeals court in an insurance benefits case.
..Point Foundation to honor Nixon, Time Warner at annual New York fundraiser
Founded in 2001, the Point Foundation plans to expand its efforts on the East Coast as it seeks to provide financial and other support to more LGBT scholars.
.. NY couple visit Poland after leader’s anti-gay speech
A gay New York couple whose wedding images were used by the Polish president in a national speech warning against homosexual marriage say they have come to Poland hoping to start a dialogue on tolerance.
..From Wall Street Executive to Jail: One Man’s Crystal Nightmare
Gary Kiss was a gay success story: apartment in Greenwich Village, house on Fire Island, a husband, two dogs, expensive car, vice-presidency at a major financial firm--and a secret life that destroyed it all. AN EDGE EXCLUSIVE
.. "Still Lives" opens at the Workshop Theater
Written by Paul Hancock, "Still Lives" contains an array of characters who struggle with their own personal demons that also provide a glimpse into the complexity of the human condition.
.. With ’I Stand’, Idina Menzel relishes return to the stage
Broadway babe Idina Menzel is putting her pipes to work in the service of her own material, having penned nine of the ten tracks on her first full-length CD, I Stand , a lush collection of pop tunes about love, loss and transformation that give an intimate glimpse into Menzel’s inner workings.
.. e-Harmony: Gays & Lesbians Need Not Apply
You’ve seen those e-Harmony ads -- the ones that promise to match you with the right partner for life. But as it turns out, gays and lesbians need not apply. Scott Stiffler looks at this dating service and its relationship to the LGBT community. He even took the e-Harmony test. (And guess what -- he was rejected!
.. Jodie Embraces Her Playful Side
In her new film "Nim’s Island" the usually serious Jodie Foster makes a 180-degree turn to comedy. And it’s a move she is very happy to have taken. EDGE spoke to the star recently about comedy, parenting, and her latest passion -- playing Guitar Hero!
.. George Clooney Tackles "Leatherheads"
In his newest film George Clooney not only stars and directs in a screwball-styled comedy about the early days of professional football. As he says, he learned a lot from watching "The Philadelphia Story." EDGE spoke with Clooney about how he came to both direct and star in his latest effort, and how much fun he had with co-stars Rene Zellweger and John Krasinski.
.. The Optimist
A pair of twins face love and death on a trip home to Florida.
.. Amy Sedaris: Funny Girl
One reason that actress and comedian Amy Sedaris is so unique is her versatility. From her hilariously provocative series, Strangers with Candy, to her book I Like You: Hospitality Under the Influence, which has taken Sedaris from Letterman’s couch to Martha Stewart’s kitchen, she proves you can wear many hats and wear them all with great panache.
.. Sexy, and it can beat you at flag football :: The 2008 Infiniti FX45
Butch and androgynous women wearing lipstick isn’t a phenomenon exclusive to Los Angeles, but we have certainly perfected the art. The Infiniti FX45 is a different side of the same gender-bending concept. It’s the Victoria’s Secret model who can change your oil and beat you at flag football.
..Portable, Foldable, Fabulous :: The keyboard that goes anywhere
Looking for a way to make using your PDA simpler and faster? Look no further than this handy, portable keyboard. Here’s the scoop from the EDGE tech team!
.. Two Weeks without Exercise
I think by now you know that adding some exercise into your life will make you a healthier person and increase your quality of life. Until now though, you probably didn’t think that not including exercise into your routine could actually increase your chances of developing a chronic disease and severely lower your life expectancy.
.. New York Notebook :: April
April is a month custom-made for fools and lovers - sometimes both at once. If you want to show how "fond" you are of someone (the word was once synonymous with "foolish"), share the experience of some of the fun events in store...
.. Alegria Gladiators Claim New Fortress: Alegria Xtreme 8
Built in 1886, it housed costume balls and gay bacchanals-as well as a Madonna pajama party. In the years when it was known as the Ritz, performers such as Tina Turner, Prince, Pink, and KISS ruled the stage. Small wonder that earlier this month, the city of New York designated Webster Hall a historic landmark-and fitting also that this past Sunday of Black Party weekend in New York, Webster Hall became the latest home of Ric Sena’s Alegria.
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Giveaways
.. "Looking for Cheyenne" on DVD!
Genius Products, Liberation Entertainment and here! films present "Looking for Cheyenne". Would you sacrifice it all for true love?
.. "The 11th Hour" on DVD!
The 11th Hour describes the last moment when change is possible. The film explores how humanity has arrived at this moment; how we live, how we impact the earth's ecosystems, and what we can do to change our course.
.. "Starting Out In The Evening" on DVD!
Battling illness and unable to finish a novel that has taken him 10 years to write, aging novelist Leonard Schiller is slipping into literary obscurity. Formerly a famous author, Schiller has been all but forgotten by the readers, colleagues and critics that once praised him.
.. "Cloverfield" on DVD!
Five young New Yorkers throw their friend a going-away party the night that a monster the size of a skyscraper descends upon the city. Told from the point of view of their video camera, the film is a document of their attempt to survive the most surreal, horrifying event of their lives
.. "Bernard and Doris" on DVD!
Called "irresistible" by The Hollywood Reporter, "juicy" by the New York Post and "beautifully imagined" by the Chicago Tribune, Bernard and Doris is a witty and intriguing drama that explores the issues of money, class and sexuality.
.. "One Missed Call" on DVD!
It happens to one. Then another. And another. College students discover eerie voicemail messages on their cell phones. Each call comes from the near future. Each call has the chilling voice of the student during his or her last moments alive. And each call comes true.
.. "Battlestar Galactica: Season Three" on DVD!
The adventure of one of television's finest dramas continues with Battlestar Galactica: Season Three from the immensely popular SCI FI Channel series, the Peabody Award-winning Battlestar Galactica.
.. Jewelry from Alef Bet!
Alef Bet Jewelry is a forward-looking jewelry manufacturer that specializes in modern, meaningful Judaic jewelry. We pride ourselves on reinterpreting ancient text and symbols into modern jewelry.
.. "Father Knows Best: Season One" on DVD!
In 1949, Father Knows Best? first premiered as a NBC radio sitcom. The series star Robert Young and producer Eugene B. Rodney transplanted the popular radio series into television (minus the question mark in the show's title). The TV sitcom Father Knows Best premiered on CBS in October 1954 and has been part of the American cultural fabric ever since.
.. "Nina's Heavenly Delights" on DVD!
When Nina (Shelley Conn) returns to her home to attend her father's funeral, she is shocked to learn that her family has sold half of the share in their Indian restaurant.
.. "Bionic Woman - Volume One" on DVD!
Join one of TV's most stunning breakout heroines as the action-packed series Bionic Woman leaps into DVD! From executive producer David Eick (Battlestar Galactica) comes this gripping re-imagining of the universally beloved character.
.. "Surrounded by Insanity" by Robert Hofmann!
You're sitting around the dinner table. It's Christmas Day. Most of your family is there, along with a few friends. You've all just finished eating. You're talking about your Aunt Carla, who isn't there. You know which aunt. The one with the lisp.
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