You can challenge my right to marry.

You can deny me the right for civil unions.

But you right-wing Christians had better stay away from my Starbucks!

I'm actually a very religious person, but Mark Dice of a Christian group called The Resistance is a bit too much for me. He has called for a boycott of Starbucks over the design of a new logo for their international brand.

“The Starbucks logo has a naked woman on it with her legs spread like a prostitute,” proclaims Dice. “Need I say more? It’s extremely poor taste, and the company might as well call themselves Slutbucks.“

Are you kidding me? Call it what it is. I'll have a Quad Venti Iced Breve Latte. (I'm on a low carb diet for summer.)

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On Sunday, I first told you about the Rosebud Lodge, a camping resort slated to be built near my home town in Roane County, Tennessee.

For those who want a recap: Some closed-minded conservatives just outside of Harriman, Tennessee (about 30 miles west of Knoxville) have decided they want to run out a new camping lodge that would welcome the gay and lesbian community.

Gary Foster put up a website with rainbows and homosexuals holding hands to show that the Rosebud would welcome gays, and the rednecks in Harriman say that crossed the line. Foster took the site down and released a statement saying the camp was not going to be strictly gay and lesbian, but said his slice of Roane County would definitely welcome the LGBT community.

The conservative government officials are hoping to prevent Foster's camp ground by refusing to rezone the area.

The local media and Bible thumpers are tagging Rosebud as a nudist camp simply because it might be gay themed.

Now, the Roane County News is reporting that lands owner is begging for someone else to make a high offer so he can get out of the deal... are you kidding me? I smell a skunk!

This freakshow, Robert F. Whiteside Jr., wants to get all of this free publicity to get a higher offer. Whiteside said he hoped the land would be used for a Christian camp for kids. I'm sure you did Robert, blind orphan children...

It is a shame that Robert F. Whiteside Jr. is bailing on this offer after finding out that some neighbors are homophobic. It is people like Whiteside who make me completely embarrassed for the entire county. I also think it is a shame that Mr. Whiteside is using the media to get a higher offer and exploiting gays and lesbians and the same time.

I hope they snack up a big ole gay camp ground flooded with homos in feathers and tons of glitter everywhere.

That part of the country needs a little bit of gay, because they're so far removed from reality. The people of Roane County can't live their entire lives without any gays. We've got to break them in now. Reality check!

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This is just a reminder that we're giving away two tickets to see Boy George sing "The Hits of Culture Club and Beyond" at Terminal 5 on Thursday, August 14.

It's his first major NYC concert appearance in ten years, and we're giving away a pair of tickets!

As lead singer and chief provacateur of Culture Club, Boy George was one of the most iconic pop stars of the 80's, responsible for hits like "Do You Really Want to Hurt Me," "Karma Chameleon," "Miss Me Blind," "Church of the Poison Mind," and "Victims." As a solo artist, his hits have included "The Crying Game," "Everything I Own," "Generations of Love," and "Bow Down Mister." He wrote the music for the Broadway/West End musical "Tabboo!," in which he starred as Leigh Bowery.

And the icing on the cake, he's a total Hot Mess! That's why we love him.

So, here's how you can win. Complete this sentence and e-mail it to charles@gaysocialites.com with "Boy George" in the subject line.

"I love Boy George the most, because ____."

Be creative! Our editors will pick the most creative statement and notify the winner. The winner's statement and photo will also be published right here on GaySocialites.com!

If you can't wait to find out if you win, go buy tickets now for ONLY $35! Click here to get your seats at Ticketmaster now!

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I guess it depends on who you ask!

On Monday, Star Magazine broke the story that a source close to Jessica Simpson and Tony Romo says they have broken up.

TMZ is also reporting that Jessica and Tony have split, but their reps say it is not true! The celebrity gossip site, however, says don't believe the reps. TMZ claims their source knows better.

Improper.com is reporting that Romo kicked Simpson to the curb. I bet Dallas fans around the country are cheering!

Who do you believe? The couple's representatives or the tabloids?

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Hillary Clinton defeated Barack Obama in West Virginia on Tuesday night like she was the candidate who thinks they already won the party's nomination.

It looks like Clinton will win the majority of the delegates from West Virginia, and the popular vote by 30-35 percent. (At the time we're writing this article, Hillary leads 64% to 29% and has carried every county that has reported.)

Obama seems to have just skipped West Virginia all together, something that may hurt him since this is considered a swing state. No Democrat has ever won the White House without winning West Virginia. Senator Clinton has proven she can win both swing states like Pennsylvania, Ohio and West Virginia as well as Democratic strong holds like New York and California.

Hillary used her victory as a time to remind voters that she is still in the race and capable of winning by a landslide. Clinton seemed to be talking directly to the states who haven't voted and super delegates. She made a very good case.

Clinton told supporters that she is the best candidate now, the best candidate to beat John McCain and the best candidate to be President for the next 8 years.

Obama opted not to even give a concession speech. His actions tonight made it look like he is the one who is quitting the race!

To make a donation to Hillary Clinton's campaign head over hillaryclinton.com!

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Some gays in New York City are let down this week after a flopped grande opening of the city's second gay strip club.

Magnum 54 advertised as an alternative to the 20 Club at VIP's on Sunday. It is supposedly a new club for gays who like to watch other hotties strip down to nothing with a no touch policy.

We found this review from a message board by way of Jossip. It looks like the strip crowd isn't too happy with the dismal Magnum grande opening.

They should clearly just come to Hot Mess anyway!

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Marc Jacobs has a new man! Who's keeping count?!

The new guy has been identified as Lorenzo Martone (pictured far right), a Brazilian advertising executive.

Evidently, Marc and Lorenzo have been spotted all over the place together including the recent Marukami show at the Brooklyn Museum, the Costume Institute gala last week (that Jason Preston told me he was expecting to attend with Marc), and at fellow designer Valentino's birthday part on Friday night.

Richard Lawson over at Gawker seems to think Marc traded up. I'd say I have to agree. The past few boyfriends have either been rentboys, porn stars or "models."

Jason Preston, by the way, tried to introduce us to his new boyfriend on Sunday until the love of Jason's life mysteriously disappeared. Preston was spotted later in the night with the newest Hot Mess go-go boy partying the night away at Hiro.

Austin A. tells us he wasn't that impressed with Jacobs and the two only went out but never really dated. It looks like Austin's 15 minutes are over if he can't get on the Janice Dickinson Modeling Agency by this summer.

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Drew Barrymore is one fierce biotch!

On Monday, another driver rear ended Drew and attempted to hit-and-run; but Barrymore chased them down and got their license number.

The 33-year-old actress was not injured according to West Hollywood police. No one seems clear as to the extent of damage to Barrymore's car.

You might be able to pop into some people and run, but not everyone is Drew Barrymore! She's totally a "Charlie's Angel."

Police still haven't caught the driver as of Tuesday evening.

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Rapper Remy Ma is going to jail as a result of her ghetto temper. After being sentenced to 8 years behind bars, Ma boyfriend Papoose flipped out and got carried out of the jailhouse too.

Ma was sent to jail after a jury convicted her on four counts, including assault, weapons possession and attempted coercion, for shooting Makeda Barnes-Joseph in the gut last July in a dispute over $3,000.

Remy's boyfriend put on a show though. He started flipping out and screaming.

"Get the fuck off me. Fuck y'all. Fuck jail," Papoose yelled as the hearing ended and bailiffs escorted him out of the courtroom. "I don't care. Lock me up. Lock me up. Take me to jail. Arrest me. It's all about money."

The tragic couple was about to get married in the Riker's Island jail, but the nuptuals got nixed when they caught him trying to smuggle Ma a handcuff key.

No word yet on where Remy will put in your 8 years.

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During my last "I heard" gossip column, I seemed to have upset my friends at Club Rush and that wasn't my intention.

I worked for Rush (and Heaven) for seven years combined. I loved that place, and they were a great stepping stone for my career! Plus, twinks need a place to party too! I respect Rush for being that outlet. Always have and barring any major changes, probably always will.

In the column, I referred to the fact that everyone was under 21 and no one had a fake ID. Directly under that was a story about NYPD cracking down on underaged clubs. The two were completely unrelated.

While I may have just been given a little too much credit for my wit. I really didn't mean anything negative towards Rush or any of their promoters. If it came across like that, I apologize!

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The 62nd annual Tony Award nominees were announced on Tuesday morning, and the musicals dominated! The nods were handed out early this morning in New York City. In the picture above actors David Hyde Pierce and Sara Ramirez announce the nominees.

There's a complete list of nominees after the jump.

Whoopi Goldberg will be the host of this year's Tony Awards, even though isn't really calling it that. Every morning when the ladies on the View are tooting their own horns, Whoopi stumbles over her role at the Tony's. This morning she called herself "the guide."

And the nominees are...

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Miley Cyrus is more than a quadruple threat! The girl can already sing, act, dance and pose for risque photos. Now the "Hannah Montana" star is taking on animation.

Cyrus is set to star opposite John Travolta in a new kid friendly animated film called "Bolt."

Even better, Travolta's wife Kelly Preston says John and Miley may even record a duet together for the film.

"Johnny may sing (a duet) with Miley," Kelly told E!

The story is about Bolt, a German Shepherd, who lived his whole life on the set of an action TV show and thinks he has super powers.

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A 90210 remake is about to become a reality over at the CW, and one day after Jennie Garth signed up to play Kelly Taylor again, I hear that Tori Spelling may bring Donna Martin back!

We've heard that Tori really wants a part and has been "lobbying" for a part. After Jennie signed on, Spellings "lobbying" has turned into official "talks."

Ian Ziering also reportedly wants a spot on the show, but no word yet on whether talks have started with him yet.

I think CW should bring the entire 90210 cast back. Hell, call Shannon Doherty too. She would definitely spice things up!

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Democrats in West Virginia hit the polls on Tuesday, and Hillary Clinton is expected to win big.

This makes the primary process so confusing! If Barack Obama is the "presumptive nominee" why does Hillary continue to win primaries, and why do most polls show that Clinton is more likely to beat John McCain.

Hillary is expected to win West Virginia by the largest margin in her campaign's favor yet. The latest Suffolk University poll shows Clinton 36 percentage points ahead of Obama.

West Virginia voters are adding fuel to the fire behind the Clinton campaign while Washington insiders think she should drop out.

A football player doesn't quit in the third quarter if he thinks he isn't going to win, does he? If every vote is meant to be heard, then I think it is an insult to voters who haven't gotten to weigh in yet. Why quit if every vote hasn't even been cast?

After Tuesday's primary in West Virgina, the campaign moves to Kentucky.

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It is pretty much common knowledge that Fox News anchor Bill O'Reilly is a major dick, but this video from his days as host of "Inside Edition" has surfaced showing off a whole new side of the nasty news man.

In the video, O'Reilly flips out because the teleprompter messes up. That happens all the time in TV news, but you have to see how big of a baby Bill is after cursing off everyone else on the "Inside Edition" set.

Watch the video all the way through, and at the end (after he gets it right) O'Reilly flips out and throws his pen.

This officially makes Bill O'Reilly a stupid bitch!

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