Secretly gay

Part social history and part Tinseltown expose, this entertaining book spans seventy years, painting knowing and vivid portraits of many of Hollywood's foremost gays and lesbians, often in the words of eyewitnesses or the principals themselves. Veteran entertainment journalist David Ehrenstein traces the gradual transformation from an era when gays and lesbians had no public profile in "polite" society to the modern era when many top entertainment figures are not merely comfortable with their sexuality but actually celebrate it -- and are in turn celebrated for it. In the process, he presents a unique reflection of American society as a whole and its ever-changing attitudes and values. But the intersection of queer sexuality and Hollywood admittedly covers a lot of territory, and Ehrenstein does an admirable job of providing an overview.

By Lewis Oakley. A common stereotype people believe about bi men is that we're struggling to accept ourselves as gay men. It's a strange conclusion, as most research shows we'd probably have a better time if we were gay. I'm used to this misconception, and arguably, it shouldn't really bother me after all this time, but the truth is, it still makes me angry.

A new analysis of implicit bias and explicit sexual orientation statements may help to explain the underpinnings of anti-gay bullying and hate crimes. Getty Images. Homophobes should consider a little self-reflection, suggests a new study finding those individuals who are most hostile toward gays and hold strong anti-gay views may themselves have same-sex desires, albeit undercover ones. The prejudice of homophobia may also stem from authoritarian parents, particularly those with homophobic views as well, the researchers added.

On the release of her new memoir, Can't Think Straight , Blakeley talks about the night that changed her life. KB: It was 11 p. It was business as usual. Suddenly he called out, "Kiri, we need to talk.