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2008-01-02

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David Beckham loves being a gay icon, he recently told BBC Radio 2. 'I'm very honored to have the tag of gay icon,' Beckham said. 'Maybe it's things like I like to look after myself, I like to look smart and presentable most of the time.' Beckham added that his wife, Victoria, plays a large role in his fashion sense.

Jamie-Lynn Spears and her mother are now $1 million richer, thanks to OK! Magazine. The magazine already got the exclusive on Britney's little sister's pregnancy, but reportedly agreed to a $1 million deal for exclusive pictures of the baby once it is born, according to eFluxMedia.com .

In Touch magazine reports that MTV's The Hills star Spencer Pratt has received an offer from gay porn mogul Michael Lucas. Pratt plans on declining the offer to star in a gay porno.

'L Word' Showing

at The Vic

The Human Rights Campaign and Showtime will present the fifth-season premiere of The L Word at The Vic Theatre, 3145 N. Sheffield, on Sun., Jan. 6. Doors open at 5 p.m. and the screening will begin at 6 p.m.

Admission is $15, and will be collected at the door. ( Attendees must be 18 years old to attend. ) In addition to the premiere, there will be the venue's regularly scheduled Brew & View. Also, all party guests will receive an advance copy of The L Word's second episode of the fifth season—and there will be drawings for various prizes, including posters and other giveaways.


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