“I believe in people's right to choose a partner that they love, and that's a decision that I have come to, and I have felt that way for a long time.” – Maria Shriver, wife of California’s Republican governor Schwarzenegger, makes her feelings known regarding the ban on gay marriage just days before the election.

 

Billy's scoop about Cloris Leachman landed him on Page Six of the New York Post and on The View - courtesy of his buddy Sherri Shepherd!

For years I’ve said that I’d rather be the funny, clever gossip columnist who flies under the radar than the trashy, nasty one who makes all the money but everyone hates.  So it was nice last week to wake up to hundreds of calls, e-mails, and website hits after landing the lead story on Page Six and the first Hot Topic on The View.  What makes it even better is that the story was a positive one about Cloris Leachman.  While nice guys may occasionally finish last, they still cross that finish line (and, incidentally, last a helluva lot longer).  By the way, you can hear a podcast with Sherri if you go to our homepage.

Jamie Denton and his love handles.  What do you think?

The previous day, James Denton was on The Bonnie Hunt Show.  When she showed a popular shirtless publicity shot of him, he cringed and said, “Look at those love handles.”  Bonnie was shocked and said, “Those are love handles?”  By most normal standards, Denton is in amazing shape.  But those of us who suffer from what my friend Bill Mann calls “body fascism” tend to hyper-focus on the “flaws”.  I thought this trait was limited to gay men…maybe it is.  I’ll run the photo on BillyMasters.com and you can judge for yourself.  After all, why should I be the only judgmental one?

Cheyenne sings for AmFAR in Rome, and drove the Roman ladies crazy.  No word on how the Roman boys felt about him.

By the time you read this, I will be in Merry Ole London doing some promotions for the column and expanding the Billy Masters Empire.  And I’m not the only notable queer to be overseas.  Sexy Cheyenne Jackson recently appeared at an AmFAR benefit at the Rome Film Festival and got the Italian ladies all hot and bothered.  Despite being told he’s gay (he and his spousal-equivalent hit a gay bar after the festivities), the cougars kept pawing his shimmery suit, asking for private concerts, and saying “What a beautiful boy.”  Of course, they said it in Italian.

Just ‘cause I wanna pat myself on the back (and credit you for reading such a stellar column), a couple weeks ago I reported that Melrose Place” was in for a 90210-type remake.  This week, the CW announced it has fast-tracked what they are calling a “contemporary take” on Melrose Place.  And days after I reported that Zac Efron would be heading a remake of the film Footloose, Paramount confirmed the story.  As it turns out, my buddies Craig Zadan and Neil Meron (happy birthday, Neil) will co-produce – just like they did the Hairspray flick.

Speaking of little Zac, he got quite a surprise when he found out that Michael Jackson loves the High School Musical series.  Efron got a call from director/choreographer Kenny Ortega who put Jacko on the line, gushing that he’s a HUGE fan.  I don’t need to say it, do I?

I guess Zac sudsing up in the shower was too much for the Disney censors.  But he did look hot in Hawaii (below).

If Mikey’s smart, he’ll head over to BillyMasters.com, where we will run a series of stills from Zac’s shower scene, which was cut from High School Musical 3.  Insiders tell us that the Disney brass were concerned that Zac’s body looked “too mature” (read: buff) and the scene was too “sexual” for their demographic.  And that’s bad, why?  You see a bit more than they probably planned on.  And, speaking of showing skin, we’ll also post a few scrumptious shots from when Zac attended the wedding of his manager in Hawaii last week.  He hit the beach with that Vanessa chick and seemed to have significant trouble keeping his shorts on.  Again, that’s a bad thing?

Although Queen Latifah has publicly stated she’s on board for a Hairspray sequel, don’t expect John Travolta to turn up.  “I think once is enough.  I did it and I did it well.  But I’m not a big sequel guy.”  Apparently, he’s forgotten the Saturday Night Fever sequel, two Look Who’s Talking sequels, and the slated Wild Hogs sequel.  Hmmm.

Antonio is looking for love...apparently anywhere!

I got a call from a source at VH1 telling me about a new reality show to help find a romantic partner for a well-known actor.  Rather than just tell you who it is, I’ll quote from the casting call: “Antonio Sabato Jr, one of the worlds most sensual, exotic and sexy male heartthrobs is looking for the true love of his life.”  OK, stop laughing – there’s more!  “For the first time ever, a romance novel comes to life in this groundbreaking reality competition soap opera.”  I’m speechless.  “In this heartfelt and romantic competition of love and seduction, one femme fatale will become the envy of all others and attain the love of Antonio Sabato Jr.”  You’re killing me!  Casting will take place in Los Angeles, Miami, New York, Puerto Rico, Houston, San Diego and Las Vegas.  Must see, indeed.

Sexy Preston Lee likes to pose - and note that like me, he has one look!  The head tilt, the coquettish smile, the doe-eyes.  You find something that works, you stick with it!

I’m surprised this week’s Ask Billy question took so long to come in.  Nate in Key West writes: "I’m obsessed with Top Design – in particular, Preston Lee.  I assume he’s gay ‘cause he’s a designer and incredibly hot.  But do you know for sure?  And are there any nude shots of him out there?”

Preston Lee is most definitely gay.  And he’s a West Hollywood resident.  You might have seen him on Logo’s Open Bar – he designed the club (which has since closed, but that wasn’t his fault).  Dirt-wise, he’s actually pretty low-key for someone who was on a show called “open” and another called “top” – talk about your mixed messages!  I find it funny how he constantly stresses how “masculine” he is on the show.  Not that he’s not, but anyone who says it that often is suspect.  One thing that’s not suspect is his amazingly buff body – which he enjoys showing it off.  As it happens, we do have a number of hot shirtless pics which we’ll run on BillyMasters.com.

World champion dancer turned judge Bruno Tonioli posed for this risqué shot to prove he's still got it....and it's worth a 10!

Because people keep asking me if I have any nude photos of the professional dancers from Dancing with the Stars, I will post one that appeared out of nowhere in my mailbox.  While I wouldn’t have expected this guy to be an exhibitionist (especially given his tender years), I’m happy to say his body looks quite delectable.  You can see for yourself on BillyMasters.com.

When Jacko’s got a crush on someone of drinking-age, it’s definitely time to end yet another column.  Since I’m traveling, I will miss Halloween.  But I was thinking, it might be fun to see some of your more creative costumes.  And by more creative, I'm including those of you who find ways to expose as much of your bodies as possible.  You can e-mail me your pics while you're online checking out http://www.billymasters.com/ for not only the best gossip, but also the hottest naked celebs.  And even whilst enjoying a bit of foreign tongue, I’m still available to answer your questions.  Just e-mail me at Billy@BillyMasters.com and I promise to get back to you before Bravo launches it’s new show – Bottom Design!  Until next time, remember, one man’s filth is another man’s bible.

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“This show really destroyed a relationship that I had, which just sucked.  I just had no time whatsoever, so now it’s time to really focus on myself.” – Lance Bass reveals that while Dancing with the Stars may have bolstered his career, it took a toll on his private life.  P.S. For the next few months, he’ll be doing the Dancing with the Stars national tour.  I guess the opportunity to headline a national tour (albeit alongside Toni Braxton) trumps focusing on a personal life.  Plus, rumor has it, his sex life is still quite healthy.

Johnny Galecki was superb (and showed all) in The Little Dog Laughed - while Gale Harold (left) watched.

Last week, I went to the Kirk Douglas Theatre in lovely downtown Culver City to see The Little Dog Laughed, with original stars Johnny Galecki (he of the impressive appendage, on display at BillyMasters.com), and Julie White (she of the Tony Award).  While it was easily one of my favorite LA theatrical experiences of 2008, I wasn’t alone – sitting way in the penultimate row, hiding his scruffiness under a cap, was Gale Harold.  Yes, the recently hospitalized actor is up and about.  Since no other journalist has been allowed to talk to the actor, I took it upon myself to grill him for a few minutes.  He seems to be recovering nicely and, while he's not at 100%, I can reveal to you exclusively that he’ll be returning to Desperate Housewives after the holiday break.

Valerie Harper certainly loves the gays.  First Chad Allen (above), next Billy Masters (right).

Days later, I zipped to the beach house in Fort Lauderdale and got the opportunity to schmooze with the iconic Valerie Harper – courtesy of the combined efforts of the Hot Spots Holiday Party, the prodding of Howard from Fabscout, the dropping of names Ray Buktenica and Miss X, and the photographic efforts of Pompano Bill (whose work will grace our li’l ol’ website).  Harper is in SoFla preparing for the Palm Beach run of Looped, in which she’ll play the legendary Tallulah Bankhead.  This play was previously seen at the Pasadena Playhouse starring our own Chad Allen.  On the East Coast, his slot will be filled by the hunky Tony-winner Jarrod Emick.  Previews begin at the Cuillo Center for the Performing Arts on New Year’s Eve and the play runs through February 15^th.

Daniel Radcliffe can't decide if he'd like to be the bottom (above) or the top (left).  Either way, he still earned record amounts for BC/EFA.

While the Broadway production of Equus is far from making money, the cast achieved a huge financial milestone – they raised more money than any other Broadway play in the history of Broadway Cares/Equity Fights AIDS ($203,746, to be precise).  You’d think that this announcement would have been the highlight of the 20^th annual Gypsy of the Year Competition, but that was second to Daniel Radcliffe and the hunky “horses” from Equus performing a little ditty Danny wrote called, “The Love That Dare Not Speak Its Neigh”.  Radcliffe cavorted with his sexy man-crush, Lorenzo Pisoni, while warbling such words as “You were made for racing, while I prefer you facing forward while I’m on you and we ride.”  When asked why raising money for BC/EFA was so important, he candidly stated: “Because if you didn’t support it, you’d be an idiot.  I mean, if you are doing a play on Broadway, then you have a fantastic forum by which to actually spread awareness and raise money.  And if you didn’t want to do that, then I don’t know, I don’t understand it.”  You can watch Danny’s comments – and his sexy song (and horse) – via RealPlayer if you click here.

Clay and his limber new beau - Reed Kelly. That's some extension!

Speaking of Broadway, Clay Aiken appears to have a new love interest.  Reed Kelly is a 26-year old, six-foot-two chorus boy in Wicked and is said to be thisclose to the Gayken.  We’ve unearthed some photos of the pair, and a few of a scantily clad Kelly, who appears to be quite “limber”, indeed.  Check ‘em out at BillyMasters.com.

Some familiar faces will turn up on AI this year, including ousted Annie Joanna Pacitti (above) and Von Smith (right).

We've gotten some clues as to who’ll be competing on the upcoming season of American Idol.  Some of the people who make it to Hollywood Week are the younger brother of dreadlocked dude Jason Castro, Miss New York 2008, the ousted star of the 1995 revival of Annie Joanna Pacitti, the nephew of Donny and Marie Osmond, the daughter of David Archuleta’s vocal coach, and, a familiar face – our very own Internet sensation, Von Smith.  Stay tuned to see if they make the Top 36 (oh, yes, the show has increased the finalist for the live shows from 24 to 36).

Zachary/Kirk has cleared up the issue of his gender - for the time being.

Back in 2005, Zachary Travis appeared on American Idol” in a clingy, scoop-necked top, tight jeans, heels, and sang “Queen of the Night” in a high-pitched voice – prompting the judges to openly question his gender.  Well, they needn’t wonder any longer – he’s showing every inch of himself as Falcon porn star Kirk Cummings.  Not only that, he’s a TOP!  OK, he’s a bottom, but wouldn’t that have been a hoot?  I bet he no longer has trouble hitting those high notes!  He’s buffed up and still singing – such as it is.  Check him out on BillyMasters.com.

Reportedly, T.R. Knight is concerned about the future of Grey’s Anatomy and, allegedly, walked off the set.  While his people deny this occurred, the story is circulating that he wants to break his contract in order to pursue film work…following, no doubt, in the footsteps of that burgeoning big screen Heigl career.

Jordan is rumored to be coming out while Prince Harry cozies up to leather men.

New Kid on the Block Jonathan Knight appears to be inching out of his alleged closet.  Last week, he ventured out to Hollywood’s Kodak Theatre to take in Kathy Griffin’s show – which would be enough to get tongues wagging.  But he brought his rumored paramour, sexy trainer-to-the-stars Harley Rodriguez.  The pair have also been seen frequenting a few WeHo hot spots (including the aforementioned Abbey), and were even spied locking lips.

Wanda Sykes brought the house down at !

Sometimes a photo is worth a million words.  Alas, this column only runs a thousand words…or so.  I only need about a hundred for the next item.   While we surely wouldn’t intimate that Prince Harry is gay, our UK sources sent us a photo of Harry posing with what appear to be two leather men, one of whom is shirtless and wearing a black leather vest.  The event was a charity for a London brokerage firm.  While I still don’t understand the outfit, the look on Harry’s face is reason enough to run the photo on BillyMasters.com.

Jude Law and Robert Downey Jr. in Sherlock Holmes.  Who knew they had ab machines in olden times!

We have oodles of hot pics to share with you this week.  First up is Robert Downey Jr., who looked unbelievably buff and cut during the shooting of a shirtless scene in Guy Ritchie’s Sherlock Holmes – opposite the “Watson” of Jude Law (sporting a creepy mustache – don’t get me started).  Check him out on our site.

Matty McConaughey dangles for the camera.  As does Scott Caan.

Then we have Matthew McConaughey, who never shirks the opportunity to flash a bit of flesh.  In his last flick, Surfer Dude (which, apparently, opened and closed on September 5^th), he shows off his luscious ass along with his naughty bits dangling betwixt his legs.  Of course, none of this is new to those of us who saw the unedited 3-way scene from Two for the Money – all of which can be found on BillyMasters.com.

Bad boy Scott Caan seems to have inadvertently given the paps a peek at his pee-pee while changing into his surfing attire.  In addition to some enormous testes, let’s just say that the thought of being encased in lycra seems to have him ever-so-slightly aroused.  Photographic evidence to follow on our website.

       
    
    
Lastly, in the spirit of giving, we’ll run James Franco’s nude swimming scene from Milk – just because.

 

When we have room for Franco’s Milk, it’s certainly the end of yet another column.  For those of you who are lactose intolerant, there’s so much more to www.BillyMasters.com, including some changes happening each and every week.  While at the computer, feel free to e-mail me at Billy@BillyMasters.com and I promise to get back to you before Prince Harry shows up at IML this year!  So, until next time, remember, one man’s filth is another man’s bible.

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