Some cast members from the hot television series on Logo stopped by to share some insights into this popular show. Who would have thought that there would be an african-american show on on television and the main theme of the show focuses on gay issues, i.e., hiv, relationships, and a host of other issues. This season seems to be the best ever. Several main stream actors have joined the cast. Is this a defining moment where "straight actors" are not afraid to play gay roles. To see the cast member interview click here.
Interview with Rodney Chester of Noah's Arc
by Josh Aterovis, August 9, 2006
If you've been holding out on ordering Logo, then here's the perfect excuse: The second season of Noah's Arc premieres tonight at 10 p.m. EST. The hit original series follows four gay African-American friends exploring love and relationships. If you missed the debut season, the first nine episodes are now available in a DVD set featuring an entertaining commentary track, deleted scenes, the original pilot episode and more. You can also download episodes on iTunes. The show's central character is Noah (Darryl Stephens), a young, aspiring screenwriter who also happens to be a diehard romantic. The first season followed his often rocky relationship with Wade (Jensen Atwood), a fellow screenwriter slowly inching his way out of the closet. At the end of last season when Wade learned Noah had been unfaithful, he walked away leaving Noah single again. But will he find it in his heart to forgive?
Gale Harold Hasn't Vanished Yet
by Christie Keith, September 6, 2006
Lots of actors have played gay, but there are still a few things Eric McCormack (Will & Grace) doesn't have to deal with — like hundreds of internet communities devoted to pictures of him naked, licking the backside of a teenaged boy. Welcome to the world of Gale Harold, poised on the brink of mainstream success as the star of Fox's new crime drama Vanished. There are few straight actors who have played gay quite as long and hard as Gale Harold. If he can break out after playing gay playboy Brian Kinney on Showtime's Queer as Folk, there's really no excuse for any straight actor anywhere to worry about taking on a gritty, gay-themed role ever again. But a number of factors, including a de-gayed bio on Vanished's official website and speculation about how long Harold's new character is going to stay alive, have led many fans to question whether Fox is trying to make his Queer past vanish.
Taking the Homophobia Out of Hip-Hop: A Progress Report
by Robert Urban, June 1, 2006
Having been around now for a full generation, hip-hop in 2006 has permeated American culture in every way imaginable. Hip-hop is now the new slang of suburban and corporate America, advertising, worldwide media, sports, and entertainment. In a way it has become the ubiquitous background noise to everyone's technology-drenched modern world. And some of that noise is homophobic. Whether it's in response to rappers belittling “faggots”, or reggae dancehall singers urging listeners to kill “batty men”, gays remain on guard in 2006 to monitor and protest homophobia in hip-hop. AfterElton recently examined the status of hip-hop's relationship with homosexuality, and although progress has been made in combating hip-hop's entrenched homophobia, problematic issues remain. The struggle continues against those in hip-hop culture who would encourage or glorify homophobic hatred or violence against homosexuals. What has been called “the campaign against murder music” reached its height a few years back with successful worldwide protests against homophobic reggae/dancehall/hip-hop artists.
