As We Wait to Hear About DOMA, Let's Celebrate Love

On the eve of the hopeful repeal of the hateful Defense of Marriage Act by the Supreme Court of the United States, let's read all about the gorgeous wedding of Antonio Douthit and Kirven Boyd. The men met while dancing at Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater, and their friendship grew into love.
The Legendary Judith Jamison Retires
After decades with the company and a career as the choreographer's muse, Judith Jamison has retired as the artistic director of the Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater. Honored by Michelle Obama in September, the icon recently said farewell to fans.
Dancing Queen
Awesome news: The Alvin Ailey American Dance Theater is teaming up with Mattel to
launch the Alvin Ailey Barbie doll, the first Barbie ever based on a dance company. She looks very limber. []
The Karl Lagerfeld Teddy Bear: High Priced, Not Too Cuddly
- W on toy maker Steiff's limited edition, $1,500 Lagerfeld bear. "Naturally it looks just like him, from the impenetrable black sunglasses and high shirt collar to the skinny lacquered jeans. But, plush alpaca head aside, is the resemblance more than skin-deep? 'Bears are very nice, as long as you are nice to them,'…
Vivienne Westwood: Yup, Still Nuts
- Designer Vivienne Westwood is switching party allegiances from the (liberal) Labour to the (conservative) Tory, and will even be the keynote speaker at her new political party's Christmas party. Warns Westwood: "I'm going to take the opportunity to put them right on a few things. They're not going to get what they…
