In Providence
Engaged: Barney Frank and Longtime Boyfriend Jim Ready
Democratic Mass. Rep. Barney Frank’s spokesman recently announced that he plans to marry his longtime boyfriend, Jim Ready, in Massachusetts.
Catholic Church Raised $750K for Minn. Marriage Amendment
The Catholic Church raised $750,000 in 2011 to back an amendment to the Minnesota constitution that bands gay marriage. Additionally, several anti-gay organizations raised large sums of money to support the same cause.
Maine Catholic Bishop Creates Ministry to ’Help’ Gays
Richard Malone, the head bishop of the Roman Catholic Dioceses of Portland, Maine, recently announced that he created a new ministry to "help" gays with their "same sex attraction."
In Providence
Take Me Out
"Take Me Out," the award-winning play about a ball player’s coming out, now at 2nd Story Theatre, is a grand slam of superb writing, stellar performances, and keen direction.
Festen
Tempers flare after secrets are revealed during a birthday celebration in Gamm Theatre’s impressive production of the captivating family drama, "Festen."
’Twilight’ star Kellan Lutz defends Gisele
"Twilight" star Kellan Lutz sympathizes with Gisele Bundchen. Lutz expressed his feelings at an Indianapolis Super Bowl party attended by celebrities on Friday night. He’s rooting for the Pats.
Racy ads for French movie about infidelity pulled
What does it take to shock in the land of the Gallic shrug? Ads that suggest adulterous oral sex, according to complaints about new movie "Les Infideles."
Romney Cruises to Victory in Nevada GOP Caucuses
Republican presidential front-runner Mitt Romney cruised to victory in the Nevada caucuses Saturday night, notching a second straight triumph over a field of rivals suddenly struggling to keep pace.
Hazanavicius wins at Directors Guild for ’Artist’
Hollywood’s top filmmakers group presented its feature-film honor Saturday to Michel Hazanavicius for his silent film "The Artist," giving him the inside track for the best-director prize at the Academy Awards.