Dish was pretty sure Lindsay Lohan and girlfriend Samantha Ronson would end up being Los Angeles' answer to Del Martin and Phyllis Lyon, the longtime San Francisco lesbian activists who made history (twice, in fact) by being California's first same-sex couple to wed.

OK, yes, Dish is kidding. Dish means no disrespect to Lyon and the late Martin, by sullying their names with comparisons to Lohan. It's just that Lohan and her rollercoaster reputation are in such stark contrast to Del and Phyllis, Dish couldn't resist a little ridiculous comparison.

Several media outlets, from ABC to the more journalistically dubious Us Weekly, have reported that Lohan and Ronson are on hiatu ... ]]> http://washblade.com/2009/4-10/arts/dish/14362.cfm Fri, 10 Apr 2009 05:00:00 EST Oy gevalt!
Lohan to become a Jew
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Friday, March 06, 2009
Lindsay Lohan hasn't officially confirmed her sexual orientation, but the possible lesbian does not seem to have much room for men in her life these days.

And apparently that includes Jesus. Lohan, a Catholic (and the pride and joy of the Vatican, no doubt) is dropping the cross and converting to Judaism to be closer to her Jewish galpal, Samantha Ronson. Oy vey!

The hard-partying shiksa announced her change of religious heart on her Facebook page, with an update that said, “I'm converting.” To what, pray tell?

All was confirmed when a paparazzi spotted her entering a synagogue, and asked if her coded message meant was going to convert religions ... ]]> http://washblade.com/2009/3-6/arts/dish/14198.cfm Fri, 6 Mar 2009 05:00:00 EST Beau in the buff
Portland mayor's ex to pose nude
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Friday, February 27, 2009

Beau Breedlove, the Monica Lewinsky of Oregon politics and a former beau of Mayor Sam Adams, has accepted an offer from Unzipped magazine to pose for a nude photo shoot.

Breedlove rose to “fame” when it was revealed he engaged in an illicit sexy time with Adams, who denied the affair during his mayoral campaign. Now that the cat is out of the bag, Adams is working overtime to control the damage from his lies, while Breedlove is apparently using the scandal to cultivate a career.

Dish realizes Adams created his own problems by lying, but isn't this a bit much? And Dish cautions Breedlove from getting swept up by temptation as she still regrets posing for thos ... ]]> http://washblade.com/2009/2-27/arts/dish/14144.cfm Fri, 27 Feb 2009 05:00:00 EST Showbiz smackdown
Dunaway blasts 'actress' Hillary Duff, Chesney protests and Village cop sues
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Friday, February 13, 2009

Hillary Duff is dead in Dish's eyes. The little moppet has made disparaging remarks about Faye Dunaway and Dish will have none of it.

The fracas stems from the news of a destined-to-flop remake of “Bonnie and Clyde,” the classic 1967 shoot-em-up film starring Dunaway and the delicious Warren Beatty. For some odd reason, Duff has been pitched to play Dunaway's role of Bonnie Parker — and apparently La Faye isn't pleased with the choice.

“Couldn't they at least cast a real actress?” Dunaway said, presumably with a roll of her eyes, when a reporter asked her thoughts on the choice. Or perhaps that's just Dish rolling her own eyes at the thought o ... ]]> http://washblade.com/2009/2-13/arts/dish/14080.cfm Fri, 13 Feb 2009 05:00:00 EST 'Fabulous' news
Boozed-up British faves coming stateside in new TV incarnation
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Friday, February 06, 2009

Every gay man in America who had cable TV in the 1990s is rejoicing at the news that “Absolutely Fabulous,” the cult hit originally broadcast on the BBC, is finally ready for its stateside rebirth — starring somewhat-unknown Kathryn Hahn as “Edina Monsoon,” and the comedic genius Kristen Johnson as “Patsy Stone.”

Johnson, who butched it up as a male alien trapped in a female body on “3rd Rock From The Sun,” is “99.9 percent” locked in for the role of Patsy, a mere X chromosome away from being a drag queen herself. Dish can't imagine anyone more suited for the role.

Johnson says the initial script read was a ... ]]> http://washblade.com/2009/2-6/arts/dish/14062.cfm Fri, 6 Feb 2009 05:00:00 EST It's ugly for 'Betty'

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Friday, January 30, 2009

ABC orders hiatus of gay-fave show

Say it isn't so! The hacks at ABC just announced they are placing “Ugly Betty” on hiatus, prematurely halting the current season in March.

Apparently network execs wanted to use “Betty's” time slot to resuscitate “Samantha Who?,” the Christina Applegate sitcom, as well as introduce the new Megan Mullally comedy, “In the Motherhood.”

Dish hasn't even seen Mullally's new show yet and already she's bored. The network swears up and down this is just a temporary move, and the show will resume in June to wrap up the season — the month where TV shows go to die, amidst low viewer numb ... ]]> http://washblade.com/2009/1-30/arts/dish/14016.cfm Fri, 30 Jan 2009 05:00:00 EST So long, Boy George
Brit singer sentenced to prison, future U.S. visits unlikely
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Friday, January 23, 2009

Dish hates to be the bearer of bad news during this happiest of days, in the wake of our glorious presidential inauguration. But she would be remiss if she did not mention the unfortunate plight of George O'Dowd, better known to the Karma Chameleons of the world as Boy George.

Months ago, George was arrested in London after being accused of attacking a male escort named Audun Carlsen, who said George lured him to his apartment, handcuffed him to the wall and slapped him around a bit with chains and whips and such. And it wasn't in a fun sexy way.

In his defense, George said he believed the escort had snooped through his home computer and stolen embarrassing photos and he ... ]]> http://washblade.com/2009/1-23/arts/dish/13984.cfm Fri, 23 Jan 2009 05:00:00 EST Perez attempts 'Suicide'
Pop culture bottom feeder out with red carpet survival guide
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Friday, January 16, 2009

In what is certainly one of the signs of the apocalypse, Perez Hilton has published a book titled “Red Carpet Suicide: A Survival Guide on Keeping Up With the Hiltons.” It promises to be the most guilt-inducing of all guilty pleasures.

As if Dish does not have enough to worry about, compulsively checking Perez's site 10 times a day for updates on such luminaries as Ashlee Simpson and Hillary Duff, now she must read Perez in hardcover? Dish jests, of course. Her copy is already in the mail.

Among the highlights of this must read are the “12 steps to becoming famous,” a guide for the talentless denizens of the world who wish to embark on the path to H ... ]]> http://washblade.com/2009/1-16/arts/dish/13934.cfm Fri, 16 Jan 2009 05:00:00 EST Spandex scandal
Gladiator admits to abusing the juice
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Friday, January 09, 2009

Dish isn't one to spread rumors. But she must admit she is guilty of once suggesting, ever so casually, that the cast of “American Gladiators” may partake in the consumption of steroids.

Blasphemy! Slander! To say such things without proof! This means, of course, that she also admits to actually watching “American Gladiators,” which does not make her proud. But this was back in the '90s, when the show was good. And Dish does enjoy a creative application of a Spandex uniform.

Thank the Goddess, Dish is finally vindicated: Dan Clark, the handsome hunk who portrayed “Nitro” in the original incarnation of the show, has penned a tell-all memo ... ]]> http://washblade.com/2009/1-9/arts/dish/13887.cfm Fri, 9 Jan 2009 05:00:00 EST Etheridge and Warren: BFF
Singer defends Obama's inaugural pick
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Friday, December 26, 2008
Lesbian singer/activist Melissa Etheridge has lent her voice to the Rick Warren scandal — but surprisingly, she's taking Warren's side.

Etheridge was concerned that President-elect Barack Obama chose Warren to deliver the inaugural invocation. Never one to shrink from a battle (and perhaps feeling empty after debating that simpleton Elisabeth Hasselbeck on “The View”), she sent Warren her phone number, inviting him to have a chat. And he called! 

Poor Elton John is having a rough time of late. A U.K. judge ruled against Sir John in a lawsuit against London-based newspaper the Guardian, after a columnist wrote a faux “diary entry” about an Elton John AIDS Foundation event.

The writer questioned the sincerity of donors, who write big checks to attend the lavish events: “We like to give guests a preposterously lavish evening because they're the kind of people who wouldn't turn up for anything less.” Ouch.

Needless to say, Her Royal Temper-mentalness was not pleased, and said the paper acted maliciously. But the judge threw the case out, saying “Irony is not always a form of sarcasm or ri ... ]]> http://washblade.com/2008/12-19/arts/dish/13777.cfm Fri, 19 Dec 2008 05:00:00 EST Knight falls on 'Grey's'
Is Dr. O'Malley leaving for good?
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Friday, December 12, 2008

The gay drama never seems to end on the set of “Grey's Anatomy.”

Following the unceremonious ousting of Brooke Smith, who was canned after her character took a lesbian turn, now it seems real-life gay T.R. Knight may be off the show as well. But this time, it is he who is breaking it off, not the “Grey's” execs.

Sources say Knight, who plays the loveable (and straight) Dr. George O'Malley, has become disenchanted with his character's story and has asked to be released from his contract early. Rumors swirl about Knight walking off the set, bidding farewell to production staff and saying he would not return.

Dish must admi ... ]]> http://washblade.com/2008/12-12/arts/dish/13739.cfm Fri, 12 Dec 2008 05:00:00 EST The lying game
Boy George now admits to beating escort
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Friday, December 05, 2008

Last week Dish brought you the news that British '80s pop icon George O'Dowd — better known as Boy George — was scurrilously accused of assaulting a male escort named Audun Carlsen. The boy-for-hire told police George lured him to his apartment, handcuffed him and beat him mercilessly until he freed himself and fled down the street in his underwear. Of course, George denied the tawdry affair.

New evidence shows he basically admitted to the scenario, however. In his statement to police, he said he did handcuff Carlsen, but George believed the escort had stolen nude photos of him, and he didn't want the boy to run away before he could check his computer. And yes, he had ... ]]> http://washblade.com/2008/12-5/arts/dish/13712.cfm Fri, 5 Dec 2008 05:00:00 EST Boy George back in court
'80s gender bender accused of playing too rough with boy toy
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Friday, November 28, 2008

Boy George faced off against the male escort who claims the Karma Chameleon kidnapped him, chained him to a wall and smacked him around until he could escape.

In a sordid tale recounted in court, the escort, Audun Carlsen, says he met Boy George (whose real name is George O'Dowd) online through Gaydar, a popular hookup site in England. Carlsen claims he was lured to the singer's apartment, where an unidentified man jumped out of the bedroom, grabbed him and held him down while George proceeded to slap him silly and call him names. George and the man then dragged the escort into the bedroom and handcuffed him to a hook conveniently drilled into the wall by his bed.

Carlsen ... ]]> http://washblade.com/2008/11-28/arts/dish/13667.cfm Fri, 28 Nov 2008 05:00:00 EST Kidman in 'trans'ition
Gender-bending role appeals to Oscar-winning actress
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Friday, November 14, 2008

Winning an Academy Award for playing a lesbian just isn't enough for Hollywood starlets these days. What's next? The transsexual Oscar, of course!

Nicole Kidman, who won the Oscar portraying Virginia Woolf in “The Hours,” is producing and starring in a movie adaptation of “The Danish Girl,” about real-life artist Einar Wegener, the world's first post-op male-to-female transsexual.

“The Danish Girl” tells the tale of Einar and his wife, Gerda, who were artists in Denmark in the early 1920s. Gerda was famous for her portraits of lanky, alluring ladies — which were painted based on the form of her loving husband, who would dress in w ... ]]> http://washblade.com/2008/11-14/arts/dish/13591.cfm Fri, 14 Nov 2008 05:00:00 EST Lohan goes to court
LiLo gets deposed, 'Bruno' strikes again and 'Grey's' nixes lesbian character
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Friday, November 07, 2008

AFTER BEING FIRED from “Ugly Betty,”pan class="header"> LINDSAY LOHAN is once again ready to appear in front of the cameras. But she wants only a select few to see the show.

LiLo agreed to allow her upcoming deposition forpan class="header"> SAMANTHA RONSON's ongoing lawsuit against her former attorney to be videotaped, but she has demanded only the lawyers, expert witnesses and the judge be allowed to see it. She has also mandated that all copies of the tape, as well as the court transcripts, be destroyed after the case has closed. Dish is quite impressed at LiLo's legal clout.

Of course, it is only a matter of time until the tape is mysterious ... ]]> http://washblade.com/2008/11-7/arts/dish/13549.cfm Fri, 7 Nov 2008 05:00:00 EST The nutty offender
Lewis slams the gays again, Madonna straps one on and an update on Jennifer Hudson
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Friday, October 31, 2008

Jerry Lewis has once again rankled the delicate nature of the gay community, in what is becoming a long string of insults. While on a press tour in Australia, a reporter asked Lewis his opinion on the sport of cricket. Lewis' response: “Oh, cricket? It's a fag game. What are you, nuts?”

Dish questions the wisdom of insulting the entire population of Australia by denouncing their national sport — while standing in Australia at the time — but Dish can't say she's terribly shocked by Lewis slurring such slurs again. Just like our favorite racist grandma we keep stashed in an upstairs room, Lewis is going to say these things and there's not much anyone can do a ... ]]> http://washblade.com/2008/10-31/arts/dish/13509.cfm Fri, 31 Oct 2008 05:00:00 EST Batter up?
Bad things come in threes for Madge; Aretha gets petty
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Friday, October 24, 2008

Dish laments the breakup of Guy Ritchie and Madonna because this means they'll never make “Swept Away II.” And Dish can't believe that she wasn't privy to some of the information contained in the rumors surrounding the split. Doesn't Madge know there's no comfort like shedding tears into Dish's hefty bosom?

Poor Madge. First her brother's nasty book. Then New York magazine's ugly dissection of her face. Now her happy home has been turned asunder. Maybe bad news really does come in threes.

A source told People that Madonna and Yankees star Alex Rodriguez (A-Rod to those in the know) have a “spiritual, emotional and romantic bond,” even though they st ... ]]> http://washblade.com/2008/10-24/arts/dish/13472.cfm Fri, 24 Oct 2008 05:00:00 EST LiLo goes glam
Elton dishes about new musical, coke jokes and ice cream tributes
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Friday, October 17, 2008

Dish wants to congratulate half of her new favorite couple, Lindsay Lohan, on announcing her new line of leggings.

“I named the collection after Marilyn Monroe's birth date, because to me she represents timeless, confident glam — and that is the voice of this brand,” LiLo wrote on her MySpace blog. Dish has to question whether she really understands what glam is — last time she went out for a night on the town, it was in a glittered bikini top and spanky pants. Maybe leggings are just what Dish needs to seal the deal?

LiLo says the holiday collection features zippers, cashmere and leather detailing. Oh, the thought of divine cashmere against Dish's ... ]]> http://washblade.com/2008/10-17/arts/dish/13423.cfm Fri, 17 Oct 2008 05:00:00 EST The mum Queen
Latifah's not telling, Michelle toys around and Clay runs his mouth
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Friday, October 10, 2008

Dish is rested, relaxed, back from vacation and grateful to Haggedy Ann for filling in for her. You don't wanna know what filling in for Ann involves, because Dish, of course, ALWAYS reciprocates, so we'll just leave it at that.

Though Dish makes her fortune in gossip, it is a little-known fact that her college degree is actually in philosophy. If you “Kant” tell that from my regular posts, it's usually because I don't let my “Kierkegaard” down long enough to show it. Ha! Dish cracks herself up sometimes, although her dissertation was serious business.

It was called “If you won't make a definitive statement about your sexuality, you're gay.&rd ... ]]> http://washblade.com/2008/10-10/arts/dish/13401.cfm Fri, 10 Oct 2008 05:00:00 EST