QueerTube

Welcome to the new-weekly TV/Entertainment section of QC called QueerTube. Weekly we shall highlight, hunt down, stalk, analyze and report on GLBT TV and celebrities.
NipTuck Returns (Dr Troy Might Want A Boy?)

NipTuck returns next month and man is the buzz flying. Why? This show is highly controversial, exciting, sexy, and covers all sexual orientation and NOW NipTuck is going to trip the bisexual switch in Dr. Troy (Julian McMahon). Is this a definite? Who knows, but the rumor is that Dr. Troy will meet a “hot-new Plastic Surgeon” at his gym and becomes “turned on” by his amazing body. The hot-gym guy is none other than Mario Lopez (aka AC Slater) from Saved By The Bell and The Greg Louganis Story.

Now that’s one pairing that could blow…the lid off TV’s man on man. Is it hot in here? Nip/Tuck has lined up an incredible supporting-guest line up for the season:
Larry Hagman , Brooke Shields , Rosie O‘Donnell, Catherine Deneuve, Sanaa Lathan, Richard Chamberlain, Kathleen Turner, Jacqueline Bisset, Melissa Gilbert and Peter Dinklage.
The Nip/Tuck insiders have reported that NT will be going back to its roots this season after the whole Carver excitement. The show will focus more on the main characters and their lives. Personally, I thought the Carver storyline was over-the-top with excitement and propelled NT into the top line up, but what do I know… The season begins on Sept 5th, the same day as Rosie begins on The View, so you can bet she’ll be plugging it.
The View (The Rosie O Show)
The View,

The View is set to launch Rosie’s 1st air date on Sept 5th. Who could be her 1st interviewee? Sources say it is Jessica Simpson (aka I Divorced My Hottie Guy). Now being a long time Rosie fan, I remember back in the day when Jessica used Rosie’s show to boost herself into the spotlight. Could it be that Jessica is returning the favor? My question is this, why Jessica and not Nick? Since the whole divorced thing he has only gotten bigger and bigger and the only thing on Jessica that has gotten bigger is well…I’ll let you decide.
The Battle Between Talk Show Queens

On Sept 5th, Ellen moves to her new timeslot at the coveted 4 P.M. position opposite Oprah. Interesting move indeed, but why? Ellen has kicked butt for years in her timeslot and this seems like a risky move. Viewers are already barking against the move complaining that they are fans of both shows and to have them on at the same time is causing them to use their DVR’s more. Shame on you networks!!!
You’re The One That We Want (Grease Goes Reality TV)

NBC will search for the next Sandy Dumbrowski and Danny Zuko in “You’re the One That We Want,” a new talent competition series from BBC Worldwide Productions, for mid-season where America will ultimately get to choose the two leads for a new Broadway production of “Grease.” The new production of “Grease” will open on Broadway in June 2007 and will be directed and choreographed by two-time Tony Award-winner Kathleen Marshall (“The Pajama Game”). Paul Nicholas and David Ian Associates, Nederlander Presentations and Phoenix Productions will produce. Jim Jacobs, the co-creator of “Grease” along with Tony Award-winning director/choreographer Kathleen Marshall and renowned theatre producer David Ian are set as judges on “You’re the One That We Want.” The announcement was made recently by Kevin Reilly, President, NBC Entertainment.
My thoughts: Reality TV Killed The Broadway Star… oo oo oo
Straight To Prison Do NOT Pass Go (Richard Hatch Goes Martha Stewart in WV Prison)

“Survivor” star Richard Hatch is finding it difficult adjusting to life in prison. Oh the struggles!! The 45-year-old Hatch arrived July 25 at the minimum-security facility in WV to begin serving a 51-month prison sentence for failing to pay taxes on his $1 million “Survivor” prize and other income.
Hatch, who became known as the “fat naked guy” for refusing to wear clothes on the CBS show’s first season, is now required to wear khaki shirts and pants. No QC Orange?! It’s an outrage!!
“I’m doing lots of intake stuff, like clothing and getting to know the place … but I don’t think I will adjust to any of this until I can prove I was unethically prosecuted,” Hatch told The Dominion Post of Morgantown during a telephone interview on Wednesday.
Hatch said he has secured a job within the prison and will be tutoring inmates, helping them to earn their GEDs and hone their job-hunting skills. Hatch’s release date is Oct. 7, 2009. I hope he doesn’t teach them accounting…or memorization…
During his trial, Hatch argued that he forgot to tell his accountant about some of his income, and thought radio producers would pay taxes on his earnings. A federal jury convicted him of evading taxes on $327,000 he earned as co-host of a Boston radio show and $28,000 in rent on property he owned.
While Hatch’s lawyer works on his appeal, Hatch said he is using his time to read and write a book about his experiences on “Survivor” and his subsequent legal problems. “I’m focused on writing what has gone so terribly wrong,” he said. The Prison is nicknamed “Cupcake Prison.”
So You Think You Can Dance (aka It‘s Between Travis and Benji)

So this week we find our winner of So You Think You Can Dance. There are only two choices, Travis or Benji. FOX made all the gays and teen girls at home scream with glee this past week as they paired the two males together for a dance. Yes, it was amazing. I believe I heard a collective “SQUEE!!!!“ around the country as it happened.

Then, the finale dance showcased all 4 dancers doing a catwalk to Timberlake’s Sexy Back and indeed Travis stole the show.

Tune in this week to see who wins, and may the force be with you Travis because you truly brought Sexy Back.
Lifetime’s Lovespring International (Talk About Gay Undertones)

From Executive Producer Eric McCormack, of “Will & Grace” fame, comes “Lovespring International” — an outrageous, partly improv workplace comedy. Lovespring International is a supposedly elite dating service run by a crew of dysfunctional characters — from the secretary to the resident shrink. They’re out to find love matches for the romantically challenged — even though they’re more challenged than all of their clients combined!
Mondays at 11 pm et/pt on Lifetime- The Channel for Women and Gays.
The show has 3 openly-out actors with Jack Plotnick, Sam Pancake, and Jane Lynch. That said, sadly, none of the characters are out though the character of Burke Kristopher seems highly suspicious with bi undertones. He is the counselor on the show that seems to be as screwed up as any of his clientele.
Robin William’s In Detox (Plays Gay Character In The Night Listener)

(Via) People.
Robin Williams is seeking treatment for alcoholism, his publicist said Wednesday.
“After 20 years of sobriety, Robin Williams found himself drinking again and has decided to take proactive measures to deal with this for his own well-being and the well-being of his family,” the actor’s rep, Mara Buxbaum, said in a statement.
“He asks that you respect his and his family’s privacy during this time,” the statement continues. “He looks forward to returning to work this fall to support his upcoming film releases.”
Williams, 55, is currently starring in the thriller The Night Listener and will appear in the drama August Rush and the comedy Man of the Year, both due later this year.
The comic has battled substance abuse before. During his swift rise to fame on the 1978-1982 sitcom Mork and Mindy, Williams became addicted to alcohol and cocaine, he has admitted.
“Cocaine for me,” Williams told PEOPLE in 1988, “was a place to hide. Most people get hyper on coke. It slowed me down. Sometimes it made me paranoid and impotent, but mostly it just made me withdrawn. And I was so crazy back then – working all day, partying most of the night – I needed an excuse not to talk. I needed quiet times and I used coke to get them.”
Six months before his son Zachary was born in 1983, Williams quit cocaine and alcohol – cold turkey. “No visit to the Betty Ford Center, no therapeutic support,” a friend told PEOPLE in 1988. “He just quit, and he hasn’t touched drugs or drink since.”
What made him quit? Two events: His first wife, Valerie, became pregnant with Zach and pal John Belushi died from a drug overdose just a few hours after Williams snorted a line of coke with him at a hotel.
“The Belushi tragedy was frightening,” Williams, who is also dad to daughter Zelda, 17, and son Cody, 14, with second wife Marsha, told PEOPLE. “His death scared a whole group of show business people. It caused a big exodus from drugs. And for me there was the baby coming. I knew I couldn’t be a father and live that sort of life.”
Everyone at QC wishes Mr. Williams a speedy recovery.
QueerClickTunes Stand Outs Of The Week (Eric Himan and Jason and deMarco)
Eric Himan – is an exceptionally handsome, buff, soft-spoken, well-mannered, tattoo-covered, leather-clad gay folk singer. From Pittsburgh, PA this guy has a voice that just grabbed my attention immediately, not to mention those WOW looks.

With songs like One Night Stands, it is hard to pass up such talent. Check Eric out on his MySpace Music Page or Gay.com Entertainment Page
Jason and deMarco – (Via Gay.com) We know by now that gay people are everywhere. No longer confined to pink urban ghettos, we own track homes in grassy suburbs, shop at Wal-Mart and even play in punk and country bands that in no way resemble Bronski Beat. Gays, like milk, are becoming homogenized.
Still, some musical genres remain uncharted territory for out gay performers. Take, for example, Contemporary Christian. To have openly gay performers working this circuit was, until recently, unthinkable. But Jason and deMarco, a romantic and musical duo, are blazing new trails. And they’re winning converts fast enough to make Jerry Falwell’s head spin.
DeMarco was raised Roman Catholic, Jason Pentecostal. Both were successful performers before they met. DeMarco’s resume includes a solo pop album recorded in Italian, a part in a Carl’s Jr. commercial and a role in a traveling production of “West Side Story.” Jason toured with the Sound, a Contemporary Christian act, until he came out to his band mates, who kicked him out of the group. He then went solo and found even greater success.
In 2001, Jason moved to Los Angeles and met deMarco. After a year of dating, they decided to perform together.

Check out their music here.