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Back in April, funnyman Jay Leno was in the LGBT community's dog house because of the way he teased Ryan Philippe for playing a gay teen on the soap One Live to Live and asking the actor to give him his best "gay face" on the show.
Leno eventually apologized, but it was his attendance at Wednesday's "Vow to Vote No" commitment ceremony benefiting Matthew Shepard's "Erase Hate" campaign that got him 100% back in the good graces of gay rights advocacy group GLAAD.
"You stood alongside Judy Shepard and T.R. Knight, you spoke about your gay friends and co-workers, and how you're supportive of their relationships and desire to marry," Damon Romine, Director of Media Entertainment at GLAAD wrote in an open letter to Leno posted on GLAAD's web site, US Weekly reports.
Romine also said, "Straight allies like Jay can be some of the most effective and powerful voices in our struggle for fundamental freedoms."
GLAAD is a useless org, but Jay's actions and words ARE very helpful!
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GLAAD is useless–?
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Sorry but how many gay people truely took offense to that comment?It was all in fun lets not be too too sensitive here please!!!
he looks weird
is jay gay? closeted???
Homo.
FUCK YOU PEREZ!!
"GLAAD is a useless org, but Jay's actions and words ARE very helpful!"
you mean useFUL right??
Before I came to your site, I checked my email.. there was an email from my Mom asking me to support Vow To Vote No.. indeed I did.
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Why don't we see a "separated at birth" with Jay Leno, Perez Hilton and Rumer Willis?
GLADD is useless? Why is that?
A very strong majority of Americans oppose gay "marriage" and yet a group of judges are going against the will of the people. This is democracy?
Ryan is a douche. It was a funny comment and hardly offensive.
Such bullshit!!! Jay Leno shouldn't have to "redeem" himself since he did NOTHING wrong! What the hell happened to FREEDOM OF SPEECH??? If I want to say "I hate all gay people" then that is a God-given right that I can take advantage of! Fuck being "politically correct", I speak what I feel in my heart no matter who decides they want to take offense to it!!!
GLAAD is a useless org!!!
Are you truly that stupid?
GLAAD is useless? what org do YOU like then, Perez?
HOW IS GLAAD A USELESS ORGANIZATION?!! As a gay man, you should be ashamed of yourself. Without GLAAD you probably wouldn't be able to have your shit show on VH1 or this website. You should def. reconsider your thoughts. You stupid piece of shit.
What is with that FUGLY necklace T.R keeps wearing?
Perez! How the hell can you state that GLAAD is a useless orgainzation? Get your swollen head out of your ass.
zzzzz I luv Jay..but hate that other piece of shit..zzzzzzzzz
Disgusting Homosexuals interferring with Comedy-they are JOKES!
perez, why is GLAAD useless?
Re: Warden – I agree!!
BRODY JENNER HAS A small DICK!!!! 4REAL
Bravo Jay, Fuck you Perez, you hate monger. Chicken Hawk my ass. Just cause with all your new found fame and money you have to pay for sex.
Re: Loved_ – Thank you my thoughts exactly people need to drop PC lets be sensitvie and not offend people crap.,It is truely taking the fun out of everything.
Jay Leno is a comedian. The best comedians are always pushing hot topic social buttons ie: Lenny Bruce, Sarah Silverman, Richard Prior, even Eddie Murphy. Comedians offend people because they want to poke fun at the seriousness of the world. Although Jay Leno is not funny, he should be able to say what he wants off the cuff and not have to apologize. No one is allowed to say anything funny because it always ends up offending someone. Perez you should know that by now. You offend people everyday.
Speaking of Jay Leno, I think the Tonight Show host should do a good deed and pay off Ed McMahon's mortgage.
How is GLAAD a useless organization?!?
I love your website, but you are kind of a douche.
GLADD is useless but Jay Leno showing up at one event to save face is helpful???
Jesus Christ, Mario. You either a self-loafing homo or not very bright. Or maybe both. Shame on you for that comment.
Re: Sasha – Thanks, 33. That's is the nicest thing I've heard all week. I would like to think I would do that if in Jay's position. You must be a very nice person to think of that.
And Bravo, Jay, thanks for the support.
This is the first I've heard about the "gay face" thing, but it doesn't surprise me. Mainly because I don't think it's wrong. You say gay face all the time. I think we should be having a dialog about equality and speech. Not allowing straight people to use terms that gay people use regularly just furthers the divide between people. I hate it when people say the word fag, but I hate it when gay people use it too. AND i hate it even more when I call out my straight friends using it who justify using it by saying their gay friends say it.
AHH! ok i'm done. communication is just as much politics as DC. we need to start there.
PEREZ! I am gonna turn you over my knee and give you a good paddling!
Re: Warden – Remember how the evil government was trying to shut down the bath houses? Then AIDS came so now it's the government's fault for not doing enough to stop it. Which do they want it?
GLAAD IS USELESS? how about the 20 something organizations you put on your site every day a callsking for us to support them? HOw dare you call GLAAD useless …
you are on the top of hypocrisy lately, Perez.
Why is GLAAD useless? It it a great organization. What a stupid thing to say!
JEEEEEZZZZUUUUSS HE WAS JOKING! CAN'T GLAAD HAVE A SENSE OF HUMOR??? JESUS ARE THEY SO SENSITIVE THAT NO ONE ON EARTH CAN "JOKE"??? THAT IS JUST RIDICULOUS!
He's ALLOWED by law in this country to have his own opinion and is guaranteed to be able to verbalize it if he wants. He doesn't HAVE to take on any cause. Your constant demanding to have everyone love you and your lifestyle, Perez, is completely out of line. If you were intelligent and compassionate (you are neither, according to this site) then people would accept you for the person you are and not HAVE to accept you because you're GAY. That's just horseshit.
Jay was doing nothing more than trying to get a laugh when he made that comment to Ryan. This is what comics do…they are always trying TO GET LAUGHS, and first and foremost he is a comedian. He jokes around with Ross the Intern but always treats him with respect and keeps having him back to do the videos. Not sure why there was such a big deal about this Ryan thing.
i wish u guys could leave Jay alone. he has always been VERY gay positive. he has on numerous occasions bashed those who bashed Ellen when she came out of the closet in his monologue. Love Jay.
Chicken Hawk is a derogatory term for a predatory pedophile….I don't think it's very cool to use it in this case. TR's guy is young, but he's legal and that's all that really matters.
Listen you bigots, the "small group of judges" who are "going against the will of the people" and legalizing gay marriage are actually mostly conservative and appointed by republicans. It just so happens that they're following the will of the Constitution. I don't know why Perez thinks GLAAD is a useless organization, but I do know that when we all support gay rights, we're supporting our fellow Americans to have equal rights under the Constitution, just like every American deserves.
Jay is for doing underage boys too…like my new boyfriend
why is GLAAD useless?
"GLAAD is a useless org, but Jay's actions and words ARE very helpful!"
1. GLADD is useless? What the fuck is wrong with you?
2. Jay Leno is helping way more than you are - making fun of real homosexual people who happen to be dating celebrities, like Cynthia Nixon's girlfriend. And you wonder why celebrities stay in the closet? If you had a boyfriend, would you want to go online and see some douche making fun of him? Would you be compelled to come out in the public, then? You're an asshole. I can't believe I'm saying this, but I think this is the last day I'll be visiting your site. I've been a loyal reader since practically the beginning. But you're not clever, you're hateful, and you're just getting worse. If y'all agree with me, take a stand and stop coming to this site. Hurt Perez where it hurts - in daily hits.
Perez took a break from drooling all over 20 year old Zac Efron (and he's been drooling for 2 years), 18 year old Mitch Hewer, and that 15 year old Jonas Brother — just long enough to call TR Knight a chicken hawk.
Ridiculous.
Just because GLAAD doesn't like you outing people Perez, doesn't mean they're a useless organization.
THIS COUNTRY WAS FOUNDED ON SECULAR BELIEFS AND BEFORE RELIGIOUS DOGMA COMPLETELY CHANGED THIS COUNRTY, THE CONSTITUTION WAS THE MAIN DOCUMENT IN POWER, AND IT SAYS FREEDOM AND EQUALITY FOR ALL, NOT WHO EVER YOU WANT. THE STEPS THAT HAVE BEEN MADE IN THE LAST FEW WWEKS GIVE ME HOPE THAT THIS COUNRTY IS GOING TO START LIVING UP TO ITS TITLE, ANG GAYS AND STRAIGHTS WILL ALL GET EQUAL BENEFITS.
All of a sudden all this back-pedaling from the ridiculous gay bashing you did the last week. What, no snarky comments for T.R. Knight??
Re: jane d –
YOUR UTTER STUPIDITY IS PURE COMEDY FOR ME. IGNORANCE IS BLISS.
Re: mei –
I HAVE HEARD SOME PRETTY DETAILED THINGS THAT HE IS, BUT I CANT QUITE CALL IT. BUT IF I HAD TO GIVE AN ANSWER, I WOULD SAY YES.
Re: STFU –
IF IT IS UNCONSTITUTIONAL, IT DOSENT MATTER WHAT PEOPLE WANT, THE LAWS DICTATE WHAT NEEDS TO HAPPEN. THE GOVERNMENT IN THIS CASE IS PROTECTING THE MINORITIES FROM THE DISCRIMINATION ALOT OF AMERICANS SHOW. ALSO, FYI, 51-55% OF CALIFORNIANS ACCEPT GAY MARRIAGE, SO YOURE WRONG IF YOU THING YOURE BELIEFS REFLECT COMPLETE THE IMAGE OF AMERICA
Re: hot ki – What the a Fuc* are You talking about? This is an area for opinions, right? it's My "right" as You gals always say!
Re: hot ki – Blah Blah Blah gag!
Perez, you're nuts. I have personally volunteered for GLAAD on several occasions over the past year. I've been to their NY offices, I've volunteered at the last two Media Awards in NY. I can personally say that I've never met kinder, more dedicated people than those I've met at GLAAD. I was treated with dignity and respect and have been thanked over and over again by them showing a true humbleness and seriousness for the cause. I think I know what your problem is though. They don't like you because you out celebrities. You're not so opposed to the good work they do (because you benefit from it). You're more opposed that they'd dare to insult YOU. Hey Perez, I read this site every single day at lunch and I love to read it. I never comment though. It's blithe opinions like what you just put out there though that causes more harm than good to the cause. Please retract that statement. I'm sure I'm not the only person who feels like you should.
Re: hot ki – You can not compare being a Minority to chosing to Homosexuality!
You are one sick pup!
Leave Jay Leno alone! It's His job to crack Us up! Just like Perez's!
Bitch, you wouldn't be where you are without GLAAD! You think you'd have your face up on VH1 or anywhere else on tv without GLAAD? And the thing with calling TR Knight a chickenhawk? You drool over the Jonas Brothers and any other teenage boy that comes along and then you call him names for dating another adult? You're too far up your own ass.
Re: Jane D –
YOURE RIGHT AND I APOLOGIZE IF I TOLD U TO SHUTUP OR WHATEVER. BASICALLY WHAT IM SAYING IS, GOD IS NOT ABOUT HATE AND DIVISION, AND WE SHOULD NOT TELL PEOPLE WITH ALTERNATIVE LIFESTYLES THAT THEY ARE WRONG JUST B/C THEY DIFFER WITH YOUR BELIEFS. HAVE A GOOD DAY!
Jay did his mea culpa attendance of contrition. Good on him. He needs to hit the treadmill.
Re: lance – Thankfully, science shows that you do not choose your sexuality. Open a book some day instead of some vapid magazine. You may find yourself educated and enlightened by actual facts.
Re: lance –
1. HOW DO YOU KNOW BEING GAY IS A CHOICE. THERE ARE MANY FACTS ASYING OTHERWISE, SO I WOULD ADVISE U TO NOT COME OFF AS FOOLISH
2. I AM SICK FOR HAVING A DIFFERENT OPINION THEN YOU. THATS NOT FAIR, OR GODLY TO JUDGE ME FOR MY OPINIONS. YOU SHOULDN'T TALK IF YOU HAVE NOTHING NICE OR EDUCATED TO SAY.
Re: Sasha – The Tonight Show paid off his mortgage many times over the years. What the hell did he do with all his money? Livin' the high life. It's a nice thought, still, but not likely to happen.
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Doesn't T.R Knight look kinda like Chloe Sevigny? I think it's the eyes and mouth.
Jay is Perez's twin. This is what Perez will look like in 25 years, chin and all.
A very strong majority of Americans oppose gay "marriage" and yet a group of judges are going against the will of the people. This is democracy?
The judges are voted for by the people, yes its a democracy. Feel free to leave at ANY time
Damm Perez you are such a hater for the gay community.
You cant stand to see a couple of guys happy and now youre hating on GLADD.
You should remember Mathew Shapard next time you start writing your hatred and vitriol. Id love to see you beaten and tied to a wire fence and left for dead by a couple of red necks. If youre not careful you might find it happening to you by a bunch of us very pissed of fags outside Marcos coffe shop where you write your hatred, there is a fence out back you shoudl take a good look at it next time and think about keping your fat mouth shut and start and do some good in the world
Is this what this country has come to? Jay Leno makes a harmless comment and is lambasted for it and cornered until he makes hundreds of apologies and now an enormous donation.
I am in no way homophobic, and think that if he had given a donation without the incident on his show occurring it would be wonderful. But the fact that he had to go to such lengths to make up for the 'gaffe' is really baffling to me.
GLAAD is a useless org …
useless to perez … who hasn't been honored by them
HE WAS IN ALL MY CHILDREN, NOT ONE LIFE TO LIVE.
HE WAS IN ALL MY CHILDREN, NOT ONE LIFE TO LIVE
Why did you steal your nick from the biggest air head of the century "Pervz Hilton"? Oh, YOU are the biggest air head of the century, sorry, I forgot, gay basher! How many 15 year old Disney boy stars have you drooled over today Pervz Hilton?
Know what? You give GAY a bad name Queen Fatty. Now go hug your "old lady type of dog" and dream of all the good looking guys you can't have…
I am never reading your website again… glaad is a useless organization? You should be ashamed of your ignorant language. You need to consult a public relations firm for what is going to come at you… believe that.
Re: Matt – Wrong asshole. Most judges are appointed not voted on (i.e., The Supreme Court). I highly suggest an instiution of higher learning.
PEREZ, WHO THE FUCK R U TO DEGRADE AN UPSTANDING ORGANIZTION SUCH AS GLAAD. THE THINGS THE HAVE DONE FOR OUR COMMUNITY IS PRICELESS AND TO SHOW THE LACK OF CLASS YOU DO ON A REGULAR BASIS TOWARDS GAYS, YOU ARE IN NO POSITION TO CALL ANY GAY PERSON OR ORGINIZATION USELESS.
Could not agree with you more…GLADD is useless, big pay for executives and major travel expenses all paid for by contributions–I've always wondered how an organization like this can call itself a non-profit. Give your money to an organization that benefits people who can use the help. Not an organization that only throws BIG parties.
Re: STFU – 61% of americans age 17 to 29 are supportive of gay marriage. the question about gay marriage isn't IF, the question is merely WHEN!
.. .if he was only he was funny
Agree with you on GLAAD…they're a joke! I used to work for Human Rights Campaign…now theres an organization getting stuff done!
Jay Leno! I love him, I hope to go see the show before he hands it over to Conan.
Then I'd like to go see it again with Conan hosting. Saturday and Sunday are the worst nights of the week because there's no Leno!! =)
Re: STFU – What are you talking about? Maybe in the south where you hicks are all backwards! Maybe the majority of you are against it, but not the rest of the country!
Jay looks like Foghorn Leghorn from Looney Tunes and T.R. looks like the little hen with glasses that Foghorn always trying to get with. Do a "separated at birth" perez.
I didn't realize they made 'mom jeans' for men..??
Re: smeeja – Bullshit. Who cares what a 17 year old thinks.
These mainstream gay groups are full of sh@t. They trashed and savaged Donna Summer for her comments, but since Leno has a TV show and acted all contrite they'll suspend the fatwa against him. I guess it'll be a cornucopia of gay celebs on his show now.
Phony, bigoted hypocrites.
Re: smeeja – What is sickening is You included MINORS!
JAY LENO FUCKED DEMI MOORE AND THATS HOW RUMER WAS CONCEIVED. HOW ELSE DID THAT FUCKING UGLY CHIN COME ABOUT.
Looks like certain gays need to grow some thicker skin. Jay said nothing wrong. I've seen Perez say 10x more hate mongering type attacks on groups of people.
BTW Equality also means being equal to voice your own opinions or beliefs. Regardless if you agree with them or not.