cocopops
09-23-2008, 03:42 PM
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vjel
09-23-2008, 03:47 PM
:eek: NO!
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;)
girlygirl_7
09-23-2008, 03:47 PM
Wow. What a shocker. ;)
I am shocked that this news flash made the main cover story rather than the plane crash.
I am shocked that this news flash made the main cover story rather than the plane crash.
bethnjim
09-23-2008, 04:29 PM
Haha...I don't think anyone saw this coming!! I am SHOCKED!:eek::D:D
junkinmytrunk
09-23-2008, 04:35 PM
He has Palin glasses!
1_mommy
09-23-2008, 04:53 PM
no way! who woulda thought?
Adaya
09-23-2008, 05:04 PM
Funny. :D
ellidew
09-23-2008, 05:12 PM
no way! who woulda thought?
Seriously, I thought everybody thought this! :p
Seriously, I thought everybody thought this! :p
cocopops
09-23-2008, 05:56 PM
All I want to know is why he waited so long when everyone knew he was gay?
I use to work with a girl that was a huge, I mean huge Clay Aiken fan and whenever anyone would bring up that they thought Clay was gay she would get hysterical. Lol, I wonder what she thinks now :D
I use to work with a girl that was a huge, I mean huge Clay Aiken fan and whenever anyone would bring up that they thought Clay was gay she would get hysterical. Lol, I wonder what she thinks now :D
Jaycee
09-23-2008, 06:06 PM
I had no idea he was havia baby. Who did he have a baby with? I'm glad he came out, maybe now he can be at peace with who he is.
JenniferEC
09-23-2008, 06:25 PM
What a cute picture.
imagirliegirl
09-23-2008, 06:48 PM
LMAO - I clicked on this and just went OOOOOOOOH!!!!
Well, I'm glad he finally felt like he could come out. Very cute photo. I might have to indulge in People.
All I want to know is why he waited so long when everyone knew he was gay?
A lot of people still view being gay as a horrible choice. Maybe he didn't want to disenfranchise his fans?
Well, I'm glad he finally felt like he could come out. Very cute photo. I might have to indulge in People.
All I want to know is why he waited so long when everyone knew he was gay?
A lot of people still view being gay as a horrible choice. Maybe he didn't want to disenfranchise his fans?
cocopops
09-23-2008, 07:01 PM
I had no idea he was havia baby. Who did he have a baby with? I'm glad he came out, maybe now he can be at peace with who he is.
Here is the story (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/detail?blogid=7&entry_id=26917)
A lot of people still view being gay as a horrible choice. Maybe he didn't want to disenfranchise his fans?
That makes sense.
Here is the story (http://www.sfgate.com/cgi-bin/blogs/sfgate/detail?blogid=7&entry_id=26917)
A lot of people still view being gay as a horrible choice. Maybe he didn't want to disenfranchise his fans?
That makes sense.
Jaycee
09-24-2008, 04:20 AM
OK, this is hilarious, it was one of the readers comments from the story:
Bill Vigars went on to tell People.com, "Clay inseminated Jaymes while blindfolded and drugged, wearing a deep sea exploration suit using a robotic arm that he operated via the internet from a couch in an exclusive men's bar in Hollywood. She looks great and glowing, Clay looks green and a little light headed. He told me he's now having nightmares and is losing his hair...but everyone is fine and really excited..."
Bill Vigars went on to tell People.com, "Clay inseminated Jaymes while blindfolded and drugged, wearing a deep sea exploration suit using a robotic arm that he operated via the internet from a couch in an exclusive men's bar in Hollywood. She looks great and glowing, Clay looks green and a little light headed. He told me he's now having nightmares and is losing his hair...but everyone is fine and really excited..."
KristyK
09-24-2008, 07:52 AM
I am shocked that this news flash made the main cover story rather than the plane crash
I thought this was a strange comment, not to offend, but only because a lot more people know who Clay Aiken is, than the other 2 in the plane crash. The only reason I knew who they were was from reading the smut magazines (People, Star, etc). The main population in America doesn't know who these 2 are, especially DJAM, who's known for his DJ abilities and his dating Nicole Ritchie. Yes, it's a tragic story, but outside of the reality/music world, the people who died and the 2 who survived aren't known.
As for Clay being the coverboy......cute pic, but not sure this was a cover-worthy story either. Everyone already knew it, everyone except him apparently! :p
I thought this was a strange comment, not to offend, but only because a lot more people know who Clay Aiken is, than the other 2 in the plane crash. The only reason I knew who they were was from reading the smut magazines (People, Star, etc). The main population in America doesn't know who these 2 are, especially DJAM, who's known for his DJ abilities and his dating Nicole Ritchie. Yes, it's a tragic story, but outside of the reality/music world, the people who died and the 2 who survived aren't known.
As for Clay being the coverboy......cute pic, but not sure this was a cover-worthy story either. Everyone already knew it, everyone except him apparently! :p
msnicolea
09-24-2008, 08:06 AM
Good for him--I hate that we live in a country where this is actually "news." Who cares?
cocopops
09-24-2008, 09:14 AM
I thought this was a strange comment, not to offend, but only because a lot more people know who Clay Aiken is, than the other 2 in the plane crash. The only reason I knew who they were was from reading the smut magazines (People, Star, etc). The main population in America doesn't know who these 2 are, especially DJAM, who's known for his DJ abilities and his dating Nicole Ritchie. Yes, it's a tragic story, but outside of the reality/music world, the people who died and the 2 who survived aren't known.
As for Clay being the coverboy......cute pic, but not sure this was a cover-worthy story either. Everyone already knew it, everyone except him apparently! :p
Kristy K i'm sorry but that was extremely HARSH and way out of line!
As for Clay being the coverboy......cute pic, but not sure this was a cover-worthy story either. Everyone already knew it, everyone except him apparently! :p
Kristy K i'm sorry but that was extremely HARSH and way out of line!
Kimberland30
09-24-2008, 09:17 AM
Nice to see People thinks that a "nonshocking" coming out is more newsworthy than four tragic deaths and two horribly injured stars.
Anyway, I saw the news ticker last night on E! that said this issue of People would announce Clay being gay (hey, that rhymes!). I don't know of too many people that didn't know, especially after the whole Rosie/Kelly Rippa thing a while back when Rosie pretty much outed him.
Anyway, I saw the news ticker last night on E! that said this issue of People would announce Clay being gay (hey, that rhymes!). I don't know of too many people that didn't know, especially after the whole Rosie/Kelly Rippa thing a while back when Rosie pretty much outed him.
jennylou
09-24-2008, 09:31 AM
Was Rosie outing him (like did he personally tell her that he was gay?) or was she just speculating like the rest of us?
As for the reason People placed Clay as the cover and not the plane crash, perhaps they'd already signed Clay for the exclusive cover?
As for the reason People placed Clay as the cover and not the plane crash, perhaps they'd already signed Clay for the exclusive cover?
imagirliegirl
09-24-2008, 10:05 AM
They're in the business of making money. Since the celebrities aren't the ones who died, they don't get the cover story. Might seem mean, but it's really about the bottom line for them.
Kimberland30
09-24-2008, 10:15 AM
Was Rosie outing him (like did he personally tell her that he was gay?) or was she just speculating like the rest of us?
As for the reason People placed Clay as the cover and not the plane crash, perhaps they'd already signed Clay for the exclusive cover?
I can't remember what exactly what said, but she alluded to the fact that he was gay and just hadn't come out. IIRC - but I don't trust my own brain sometimes. ;)
As for the reason People placed Clay as the cover and not the plane crash, perhaps they'd already signed Clay for the exclusive cover?
I can't remember what exactly what said, but she alluded to the fact that he was gay and just hadn't come out. IIRC - but I don't trust my own brain sometimes. ;)
Lucy Van Pelt
09-24-2008, 10:27 AM
Kristy K i'm sorry but that was extremely HARSH and way out of line!
I don't think KristyK was being intentionally harsh, but I do think she is right about the reasons. Most people in mainstream America couldn't tell you who Travis Barker is and even less could pick DJ AM out of a crowd. I could only pick out Travis Barker because I know he has a lot of tattoos. DJ AM could walk right past me and I wouldn't know it was him.
I don't think KristyK was being intentionally harsh, but I do think she is right about the reasons. Most people in mainstream America couldn't tell you who Travis Barker is and even less could pick DJ AM out of a crowd. I could only pick out Travis Barker because I know he has a lot of tattoos. DJ AM could walk right past me and I wouldn't know it was him.
girlygirl_7
09-24-2008, 10:34 AM
I get that more people across america are going to know who Clay Aiken is. I just meant that it is funny to see a giant picture announcing something that the whole popultion already knows next to a tiny picture of something that is pretty tragic. Travis and DJ AM may not be known by the everyone, but they are still pretty big celebs and it is a major story IMO. And people has put much less known celebs then them on its cover before.
I agree with Jenny that they must have had this as the cover story before the plane crash and maybe couldn't change it.
I agree with Jenny that they must have had this as the cover story before the plane crash and maybe couldn't change it.
KristyK
09-24-2008, 10:49 AM
Kristy K i'm sorry but that was extremely HARSH and way out of line
Hmmmm, where was I harsh and outa line? :rolleyes: Just stating my feelings on the matter, and Clay is much more mainstream than the other 2, even thought 4 people DID die. Even I realize the irony behind the cover! But then you have to look at what magazine is sharing this story......It's PEOPLE, the same magazine that told us last week that "Jessica Simpson is in LOVE" again!
It's money, plain and simple, no matter who is on the cover. Didn't mean to sound harsh, and even added in that I didn't mean to "offend" with my wording. Take it with a grain of salt.
Hmmmm, where was I harsh and outa line? :rolleyes: Just stating my feelings on the matter, and Clay is much more mainstream than the other 2, even thought 4 people DID die. Even I realize the irony behind the cover! But then you have to look at what magazine is sharing this story......It's PEOPLE, the same magazine that told us last week that "Jessica Simpson is in LOVE" again!
It's money, plain and simple, no matter who is on the cover. Didn't mean to sound harsh, and even added in that I didn't mean to "offend" with my wording. Take it with a grain of salt.
diam124
09-24-2008, 11:18 AM
I do think it's true that most people do not know who Travis Barker and/or DJ AM are. My DH had no idea who they were when I told him about the plane crash. When I mentioned Blink 182 he knew who he was, but he had never heard of DJ AM.
imagirliegirl
09-24-2008, 12:37 PM
Was Rosie outing him (like did he personally tell her that he was gay?) or was she just speculating like the rest of us?
I thought it was somehow in response to him grabbing Kelly Ripa and her getting all pissed. Then Rosie made some comment about him being gay. Maybe I'm just confusing the two events, though.
I thought it was somehow in response to him grabbing Kelly Ripa and her getting all pissed. Then Rosie made some comment about him being gay. Maybe I'm just confusing the two events, though.
Yvangeline
09-24-2008, 01:07 PM
Good for him--I hate that we live in a country where this is actually "news." Who cares?
Once again, you've managed to read my mind with your singular abilities! ;)
I agree. Were he and LiLo trying to beat each other in coming out?
Once again, you've managed to read my mind with your singular abilities! ;)
I agree. Were he and LiLo trying to beat each other in coming out?
msnicolea
09-24-2008, 01:20 PM
That's why we're thisclose.
sea74
09-24-2008, 01:21 PM
msnicolea I agree. Who cares who is gay and who is not :confused:
I'd actually LOVE to see a high-profile celebrity call a press conference to discuss his/her sexual preference and then once everyone gets there and the news is all hyped and going crazy for that person to then say, "I'm straight."
Maybe that would make people see how dumb it all really is :rolleyes:
I'd actually LOVE to see a high-profile celebrity call a press conference to discuss his/her sexual preference and then once everyone gets there and the news is all hyped and going crazy for that person to then say, "I'm straight."
Maybe that would make people see how dumb it all really is :rolleyes:
msnicolea
09-24-2008, 01:57 PM
msnicolea I agree. Who cares who is gay and who is not :confused:
I'd actually LOVE to see a high-profile celebrity call a press conference to discuss his/her sexual preference and then once everyone gets there and the news is all hyped and going crazy for that person to then say, "I'm straight."
Maybe that would make people see how dumb it all really is :rolleyes:
Exactly! i am on a committee with a significant # of lesbians--probably 80% or so. One day, my husband brought me lunch and after he left, one of the women said--"I didn't know you had a husband!" I was like--yeah, I'm straight--now you all know." ;->
I'd actually LOVE to see a high-profile celebrity call a press conference to discuss his/her sexual preference and then once everyone gets there and the news is all hyped and going crazy for that person to then say, "I'm straight."
Maybe that would make people see how dumb it all really is :rolleyes:
Exactly! i am on a committee with a significant # of lesbians--probably 80% or so. One day, my husband brought me lunch and after he left, one of the women said--"I didn't know you had a husband!" I was like--yeah, I'm straight--now you all know." ;->
sparkle&shine
09-24-2008, 08:20 PM
Clay is gay - No way!
I would be surprised that people didn't know but heck people were surprised when Ellen came out too.
I would be surprised that people didn't know but heck people were surprised when Ellen came out too.
Michelle
09-24-2008, 08:24 PM
I thought it was somehow in response to him grabbing Kelly Ripa and her getting all pissed. Then Rosie made some comment about him being gay. Maybe I'm just confusing the two events, though.
No, I think that's how it happened. I think it was just a slip of Rosie's tongue and I think I remember her saying that she apologized to Clay for saying that at the time.
No, I think that's how it happened. I think it was just a slip of Rosie's tongue and I think I remember her saying that she apologized to Clay for saying that at the time.
Kimberland30
09-25-2008, 05:52 AM
I thought it was somehow in response to him grabbing Kelly Ripa and her getting all pissed. Then Rosie made some comment about him being gay. Maybe I'm just confusing the two events, though.
No, I think that's how it happened. I think it was just a slip of Rosie's tongue and I think I remember her saying that she apologized to Clay for saying that at the time.
Yep, it was in response to Clay putting his hand over Kelly's mouth when they co-hosted the Live show.
Here is the call from Kelly to Rosie when she was on The View. Kelly Rippa calls The View (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhQQex2SY2Y). Although Rosie never comes right out and says anything about Clay's sexuality, she definately hints to it.
No, I think that's how it happened. I think it was just a slip of Rosie's tongue and I think I remember her saying that she apologized to Clay for saying that at the time.
Yep, it was in response to Clay putting his hand over Kelly's mouth when they co-hosted the Live show.
Here is the call from Kelly to Rosie when she was on The View. Kelly Rippa calls The View (http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=WhQQex2SY2Y). Although Rosie never comes right out and says anything about Clay's sexuality, she definately hints to it.
Kimberland30
09-25-2008, 05:54 AM
Good for him--I hate that we live in a country where this is actually "news." Who cares?
Once again, you've managed to read my mind with your singular abilities! ;)
I agree. Were he and LiLo trying to beat each other in coming out?
msnicolea I agree. Who cares who is gay and who is not :confused:
I'd actually LOVE to see a high-profile celebrity call a press conference to discuss his/her sexual preference and then once everyone gets there and the news is all hyped and going crazy for that person to then say, "I'm straight."
Maybe that would make people see how dumb it all really is :rolleyes:
I agree with all of this. I don't know why someone's sexual preference is such a big deal, much less something that warrants front cover status. :rolleyes:
Once again, you've managed to read my mind with your singular abilities! ;)
I agree. Were he and LiLo trying to beat each other in coming out?
msnicolea I agree. Who cares who is gay and who is not :confused:
I'd actually LOVE to see a high-profile celebrity call a press conference to discuss his/her sexual preference and then once everyone gets there and the news is all hyped and going crazy for that person to then say, "I'm straight."
Maybe that would make people see how dumb it all really is :rolleyes:
I agree with all of this. I don't know why someone's sexual preference is such a big deal, much less something that warrants front cover status. :rolleyes:
westamp
09-25-2008, 04:03 PM
Clay is gay - No way!
I would be surprised that people didn't know but heck people were surprised when Ellen came out too.
I don't know why people are surprised! I knew he was gay when he was on Idol. A great singer. I really don't care what he does in private.
I would be surprised that people didn't know but heck people were surprised when Ellen came out too.
I don't know why people are surprised! I knew he was gay when he was on Idol. A great singer. I really don't care what he does in private.
westamp
09-25-2008, 04:07 PM
I thought it was somehow in response to him grabbing Kelly Ripa and her getting all pissed. Then Rosie made some comment about him being gay. Maybe I'm just confusing the two events, though.
I think he put his hand over her mouth when he was guest hosting and Kelly said something like don't do that. I don't know where your hand has been. Rosie then accuses Kelly of being homophobic. :rolleyes:
I think he put his hand over her mouth when he was guest hosting and Kelly said something like don't do that. I don't know where your hand has been. Rosie then accuses Kelly of being homophobic. :rolleyes:
imagirliegirl
09-25-2008, 05:40 PM
I think he put his hand over her mouth when he was guest hosting and Kelly said something like don't do that. I don't know where your hand has been. Rosie then accuses Kelly of being homophobic. :rolleyes:
YES!! That was it.
YES!! That was it.
Kimberland30
09-26-2008, 12:11 PM
Well you know Rosie, everything was a sexual issue and anti-gay. :rolleyes: When she came out it just enabled her to say "I'm a big fat lesbian" before or after every.single.sentence.
maplekitty
09-27-2008, 09:32 AM
That whole hand over mouth thing was so ridiculously over-exagerated!
I felt for Kelly - I HATE people touching my face! Hands are dirty and disgusting and who knows if people wash their hands after going to the bathroom - or maybe he was just shaking a ton of audience people's hands in the commercial - I mean - yuck! You just dont touch other people's mouths, yuck yuck yuck.
I totally didn't see it as anything homophobic at all and did the biggest eye-roll at Rosie when that whole thing exploded!
I felt for Kelly - I HATE people touching my face! Hands are dirty and disgusting and who knows if people wash their hands after going to the bathroom - or maybe he was just shaking a ton of audience people's hands in the commercial - I mean - yuck! You just dont touch other people's mouths, yuck yuck yuck.
I totally didn't see it as anything homophobic at all and did the biggest eye-roll at Rosie when that whole thing exploded!
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