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Wanda Sykes Reveals Breast Cancer Battle; Underwent Double Mastectomy

September 23, 2011

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Wanda Sykes is known for cracking jokes, but during a visit to “The Ellen DeGeneres Show,” she revealed something very serious.

Former ‘Runway’ Finalist Rami Kashou To Design Gay Prom Dress For Margaret Cho On ‘Drop Dead Diva’

April 13, 2011

ATLANTA, Ga.

“Project Runway” Season 4 finalist and fan favorite Rami Kashou will be designing a one-of-a-kind gown for “Drop Dead Diva” star Margaret Cho for their very special upcoming gay prom episode, Access Hollywood has learned. The episode will be inspired by the real-life story of Constance McMillen’s same-sex prom ban.

Guest stars on the episode will include real-life LGBT celebrities and activists, including former *NSYNC member Lance Bass, “American Idol” alum and singer Clay Aiken, actress & comedienne Wanda Sykes, “Married…. with Children” star Amanda Bearse will appear. Constance McMillen herself will have a cameo in the show as Sykes’ bailiff.

Kathy Griffin To Mix It Up With Pal Margaret Cho On Third Season Of ‘Drop Dead Diva’

April 12, 2011

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Kathy Griffin is looking forward to causing trouble when she guest stars on the Lifetime series “Drop Dead Diva.”

In an episode of the upcoming third season, Griffin plays the sister of series regular Kate Levering’s Kim and clashes with Margaret Cho’s character, Teri.

Robert Greenblatt & Russell Simmons To Be Honored By GLAAD

March 02, 2011

NEW YORK, N.Y.

The Gay & Lesbian Alliance Against Defamation (GLAAD), the nation’s lesbian, gay bisexual and transgender (LGBT) media advocacy and anti-defamation organization, today announced it will honor pioneering entrepreneur and philanthropist Russell Simmons and Robert Greenblatt, Chairman of Entertainment at NBC, at the 22nd Annual GLAAD Media Awards.

Simmons will receive the Excellence in Media Award at the New York award ceremony on Saturday, March 19, 2011, presented locally by American Airlines and Prudential at the Marriott Marquis Times Square. Greenblatt will receive the Stephen F. Kolzak Award at the Los Angeles event on Sunday, April 10, 2011, presented locally by Wells Fargo at the Westin Bonaventure.

Sade Remains Reluctant Star, But Grammy Contender Feels A Bit More Comfortable With Media Gaze

November 29, 2010

NEW YORK, N.Y.

Posing for cameras at a red-carpet event is an everyday occurrence in the entertainment world, an almost mandatory requirement for Celebrity 101.

But for Sade, a woman who has had arguably the most uncommon career in music, doing things that typical stars do is atypical

Stars Gather Online To Put An End To LGBT Bullying

October 05, 2010

LOS ANGELES, Calif.

Following the suicides last week of five young men who took their lives because of being bullied, taunted and or tormented for being gay – some of Hollywood’s biggest stars are bringing awareness to these senseless deaths and demanding change.

Dish Of Salt: Emmy Weekend Wrap Up, Part Two

August 31, 2010

By Laura Saltman

HOLLYWOOD, Calif.

In part two of my Emmy weekend wrap up, I break down the night from the minute I hit the red carpet to the last dance at the HBO party.

All of the action… after the jump.