"Mark my words: If gay marriage goes through the Supreme Court and gay marriage becomes fine and they can put teeth in it so now they can go after churches, like the president's lawyer says, 50 percent of our churches will fall away."—Conservative radio host Glenn Beck's rant about gay marriage ruining the churches. But enough about the positives...
I'm for gay marriage as much as any gay man who hasn't had a permanent paramour this century—yeah, it's really important to me! While we're waiting to see how the Supreme Court rules, there's gay-marriage news elsewhere in the world. When put to a vote, citizens of Northern Ireland rejected legalizing same-sex marriage.... for the FOURTH time. Meanwhile in Ireland, a referendum to approve gay marriage as an amendment to the Irish Constitution will be voted on May 22. The most recent polls show 72 percent of the respondents in favor of the referendum. It will be interesting to see what happens.
Scouts for Equality ( SFE ) raised $50K ( and counting ) on Challeng.org, and they'd like to donate the money to the Boy Scouts of America ( BSA ). But there's a catch. The SFE says, "If they meet this challenge and vote to end their ban on gay adults, the proceeds from this campaign will be donated straight to the Boy Scouts of America. But if they don't vote down the ban, your donation won't be processed." I don't know which way would make me respect the BSA more—if they take the money or if they don't. If they turn it down, it could be quite a sizeable amount since the fundraiser ends May 22.
Another U.S. institution was in a potential pickle—what would General Mills ( makers of Wheaties ) think of Bruce Jenner coming out as transgender? We didn't have to wait long for an answer: "Bruce Jenner continues to be a respected member of Team Wheaties." It's been said that Jenner could again make history should Wheaties put him/her on the cover as a transgender athlete. First, he's gotta master walking in those pumps!
By the way, Bruce Jenner ( or Heather Jenner ) is being sued for negligence and wrongful death by the stepchildren of the woman who was killed when her car was pushed into oncoming traffic. The suit doesn't specify an amount, but states that the death of 69-year-old Kim Howe is a great loss—which is intriguing because Kim's friends say that she had "virtually no relationship" with her stepkids. Even more intriguing is that these stepkids are not included in her will! Howe's entire estate is being left to various charities—primarily animal related. Although the case is still being investigated, Mr/s Jenner has not been charged with any crime.
This week, the eye of the scandal moves to Rosie O'Donnell. According to court documents, her estranged wife Michelle Rounds is suing for full custody of their 2-year-old daughter, Dakota. Since the child was adopted by both ladies, neither has an edge in this case. A representative for Rosie said, "This is an absurd and desperate attempt to use the child for [Rounds'] own gain." Why? Although there is a prenup, Rounds would get child support were she to get custody of the kid.
Abercrombie & Fitch has just announced that you no longer need to be hot to work there. Stop the insanity!! Back when former CEO Mike Jeffries ran the company, he insisted that all store employees had to be hot. "Because good-looking people attract other good-looking people, and we want to market to cool, good-looking people. We don't market to anyone other than that." Since cool, good-looking people are getting their clothes elsewhere, A&F has decided to broaden their appeal by marketing to everyday folk—they call it being "more inclusive and diverse". If I wanted to see everyday folk selling clothes, I'd go to Target!
Things are heating up in Provincetown. I've already told you about the gaggle of celebrity concerts headed to our little seaside retreat. But now the stakes have been raised. Sarah Jessica Parker and Matthew Broderick will be appearing with Seth Rudetsky at Town Hall under the aegis of the Provincetown Art House. This will mark the first time the married couple has appeared in concert together. The special event takes place Aug. 17—the birthday of Big Mama Masters and Belinda Carlisle. You can get tix at PTownArtHouse.com .
Another performer heading to Provincetown this summer is my bon ami, Sam Harris. Rather than wait, you can experience Sam immediately. Until now, only a select few got to savor every delicious morsel of Sam Harris in their mouth. But that's all changed. We are pleased to announce the Sam Harris Sweet Life Bar. The milk chocolate bar also features caramel, sea salt and dark chocolate cream. Sam says, "I believe a little chocolate every day is the key to a sweet life!" I'd understand if Mario Cantone made this statement, but it's a strange sentiment to hear from a man whose mate is white as the driven snow ( and congrats to the couple on their recent 20th anniversary ). You can grab this and other celebrity-named confections at SweetLosAngeles.com .
Our "Ask Billy" question comes from Jason in Chicago: "I heard the paparazzi took photos of Zac Efron walking around the set of his new movie nude. Do you have the pics?"
This is a strange situation because Zac isn't nude, but he isn't exactly clothed, either. I've previously told you all about the "cock sock"—a flesh-colored garment that is placed over a man's genitalia while filming a nude scene. There is also a variation of this garment which is basically a nude brief. This is what Zac was wearing during the filming of Dirty Grandpa ... with a twist—his brief has some sort of a bumblebee plush toy attached to the front. He's walking around the set in this ridiculous outfit, talking on the phone, sometimes leaning on trash cans, all the while holding his bumblebee in place. But crazy as it sounds, he actually looks really hot. At some point, a small boy approaches him to ask him a question or take a photo or pat his bee. The cameramen captured Zac bending over in this flesh-colored brief, showing off his impressive assets whilst simultaneously evoking the essence of the late Jayne Mansfield. It goes without saying that you'll find a variety of these photos on BillyMasters.com .
When Zac's showing off his stinger, it's definitely time to end yet another column. I ask you, where else would you get a Zac Efron/Jayne Mansfield comparison? Only at www.BillyMasters.com, the site that's always cutting edge. If you have something for me to investigate, drop a note to Billy@BillyMasters.com, and I promise to get back to you before Sam Harris melts in your mouth, not in your hands ( or anywhere else ). Until next time, remember, one man's filth is another man's bible.
